SoS: January 2023

Simply a fantastic shave with the MK 32 and a new soap

Hot water preparation
Argan Oil PSO
Shavemac 2-band Silvertip Badger
Master Soap Creations Vintage Spice
CV Heljestrand MK 32
Shulton Old Spice After Shave



Happy shaving - Karl

 

Jan 4th
RR Gamechanger ‘Jaws’ w
Merkur Platinum (2)
Omega Pro/ Walnut & Brass
Stirling Mountain Man
Thayers
CL GLSq AS

Have a great day all!

 

Wednesday's evening shave.

Prep: shower
Pre shave: Nivea shower oil
Razor: Schick Model L
Blade(s): Schick Injector II
Shave oil: homemade
Shave: 1 pass + touch-ups

Lovely shave.

 

Aannnd....we are about at that time again-Throwback Thursday...first of 2023. Here's the lineup:

prep-Clubman-Pinaud Beard&Bodywash(in shower)
shave-Razorock American Barber(Italian Shaving Soap)*
brush-Crown King Spindle Duro Tali
razor-Gillette Sensor Deuce Pivot DisposeABLE
A.S.-Clubman-Pinaud Original**

*-2009
**1830(yeah, I know most Clubman products list 1810, the year Monsieur Pinaud was BORN. Kinda hard to start a parfum company from your crib. 1830 was Doc Pinaud's big year).

 

Wednesday, January 4

Vintage Williams~~Simpson H4~~Cooper Monobilt/Spoiler~~Christian Dior Leather Oud
Have a great day!​

 

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Charcoal Goods Everyday / Nacet / AP Shave Co. 26mm G5C / CF ‌Santa Paula Citrus ‌Shaving‌ ‌Soap‌ / Fine Italian Citrus AS​

 

mid week
r-3 super adjustable 84
spoiler
wcs lantern silvertip
crown shaving co

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SOTD: 5th January 2023.



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Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Asda Tingly Mint & Tea Tree Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Palmolive Naturals Olive & Milk Bar Soap.
Brush: Omega 11137.
Face Lather.
Lather: Tabac Original Shaving Soap. (Tallow )
Blade: Lancet SP. (D2)
Razor: Wilkinson Sword Classic.

Post:
Cold water face wash with brush squeezing's, Cold Water Face Rinse./Alum Rub./Cold Water Rinse. / Homemade (~Autumn/Winter mix~) peppermint lavender, eucalyptus, + Tea Tree essential Oils Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel. / Tabac Original ASL. /L'0REAL Barber Club Reinforcing ASB.

Greetings,

A wonderful shave to finish my first week of 2023 on a good note.

The Omega 11137 boar brush continues to feel & perform wonderfully on it's fourth outing.

It's been a while since i last used the Tabac duo and as always, the performance from the soap & a/s was astounding, a wonderful slick protective lather from the soap with a classic old school scent from this superb old school duo....I have yet to try the new version of the soap, which isn't tallow based. I still have an unopened refill of the old tallow version which will keep me going for quite some time.

From my first use of Tabac products i was instantly hooked by the wonderful slick protective lather it created & old school fragrance.
It's one of those soaps that i could quite happily use with every shave, but that would become tedious and making it a mundane routine for me which traditional wet shaving should never become...I know some people have 'love/hate opinions on Tabac products The scent isn't for everyone which i totally understand, but for me personally the fragrance comes second besides once i do my cold water rinse the scent of the lather has virtually gone anyway with the exception of Tabac and a few others.

The Lancet SP was a joy to use this morning, paired together wonderfully with non-aggressive Wilkinson Sword classic making an excellent smooth efficient razor & blade duo.

A very comfortable & close 2 pass + pick ups shave with no errors to report. Finishing the shave off with a few small dollops of L'0REAL Barber Club Reinforcing ASB.

My face is feeling smooth cool, & smelling divine.

Keep safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.

 

Thursday January 5, 2023
Brush: Simpson T3 Trafalgar
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper Bowl
Lather: Canada Shaving Soap
Razor: Henson Ti22 V2 +
Blade: Feather Hi-Stainless (1)
Post: Osma Alum Block
Post: Southern Witchcrafts Desairology

 

Carbon Shaving Brass ++ USS Shoup
Feather
C O Bigelow Eucalyptus Shave Cream
Q Shave Badger
Aloe Vera
Old Spice Musk

 

Thursday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
La Toja Shave Stick
Jayaruh #188
Schick M Adjustable
Personna Injector Blade
CWR
Lucky Tiger After Shave

The La Toja Shave Stick lathered well with the Jayaruh #188 synthetic brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Schick M Adjustable and the Personna Injector Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Lucky Tiger After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

I am really liking this La Toja Shave Stick. It lathers so easily. I think I may do this shave tomorrow and make a video of the shave.

 

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Indeed an awesome shave brother!

What do you think of that Vintage Spice soap? Isn’t it wonderful?


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Thursday morning:

Hot shower
Yaqi 30mm Barber Pole
Goodfella 3 Piece/Astra Green day 13
Lyko SC
Nip Man ASB
Alt Innsbruck AS Splash
Aramis EdT

A quickie but a very goodie - this Lyko cream from India is terrific. I love the aquatic/minty scent, it lathers so easily and great from just a small dab on both cheeks, it has a good dose of menthol that becomes more noticeable during the second pass, and it’s so skin friendly. The Nip Man balm has a nice minty scent, it’s very cooling as well as moisturizing and soothing, and the Alt Innsbruck aftershave is not only icy cold it smells so classy and old school European, but the scent doesn’t clash with the Aramis or any other fragrance I wear. Two passes left me smooth as a baby’s little tukhis!

Enjoy your day and your shaves - be well and stay safe!


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Nice to see two vintage soaps on this page(Old Spice and Colgate).

 

And vintage Williams.

 

Jan 5th
RR Gamechanger ‘Jaws’ w Merkur Platinum (3)
APShave 2Bed / MrEE Aluminum
Palmolive Classic stick
Thayers
Chatillon Lux Gratiot League Square AS

The last 3 days have been the first time using this blade in about 6 years. While is is usable, my neglect of it was justified. Just not a quality slicer for me. I don’t think there will be a shave apocalypse anytime soon, so bye bye Merkur…
Have a great day all!