SOS: January 2024

thank you Jeff.

 

Tatara Masamune with open comb plate.
Feather blade (2).
Tatara/Semogue boar brush.
Soap Commander Purpose shave soap.
Timeless Razor shave bowl.
Black Tie Gentleman cologne.

 

Preshave: Hot shower
Soap/Shave cream: Stirling Soap Bay Rum
Brush: Jequil & Corenveo 24mm
Razor: Pearl Flexi
Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (1)
Post shave: Gillette Gel

 

Gary, I decided that I don't have enough funding for a Truefitt&Hill(as nice as they look). Same for Guerlain, for that matter. Need to win a couple Lotteries for them.

 

SE Sunday shave, January 28th 2024

Razor : Yaqi SE Excalibur with a Yaqi Milano 316 SSP- Mfg 2021>, mild to tame mid range. Small head parts make it interesting to assemble, I assemble on a wash seems to be safest. Simple clamping system make for a great secure blade. One of my favorite SE razors.
Blade : Schick proline(2) sharp and smooth + reasonable longevity.
Soap : Ogallala Bayrum sage and cedar, nice Bayrum scent with great lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi "Mountain lake" 24mm 2band badger. Excellent lather generator, pillow like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + great lather painter. One of my better badgers that I enjoy + great handle.
Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area.
Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave : Ogallala Bayrum + Saddle wood splash some clove scent + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results : or CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= Had a close comfortable shave this morning with my Yaqi Excalibur with a Schick proline blade.


Have some great shaves!

 

Guy, I'm pleased to see that numerous artisans have come up with Oud products.

 

Sotd 1.28.24


Supply SE
Muhle STF
AWSB Sassafras


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RAZOR: Paradigm Shaveware Salient
BLADE: Gillette Nacet
BRUSH: Oumo 11 Pandora Green Resin 28mm SHD Badger
LATHER: Penhaligon's London Blenheim Bouquet (vintage)
POST: Pitralon Classic Aftershave (Germany)

 

one time purchase for me Paul.

 

-Monday-
#58
yaqi
the royal


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Sunday, January 28, 2024

Lather: HC & C Unscented soap
Brush: @jtspartan with SynBad knot
Razor: Henson AL13 mild
Blade: Personna Platinum (2)
Post: HC & C Unscented Aftershave balm

Comfortable, smooth shave today. The Personna blade was milder on this second outing and felt great.

 

Agree. Oud is not cheap from what I understand.

 

Menthol Monday SOTD


Razor: Jurgen Hempel Jarwin
Blade: Personna Reds (D1)
Brush: Simpsons Trafalgar T2 Royal Pearl Sovereign 24mm
Bowl: Castle Shave 4 1/4"
Pre-Shave Scrub: PAA Ice Cube 2
Pre-Shave Oil: Taconic Bay Rum
Shave Soap: Master Soap Creations Frosted Bay Rum
Balm: Balm: Nancy Boy Cooling
Aftershave: Extro Bay Rum Artigianale

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Monday January 29, 2024
Brush: Zenith
Lather: Tabac
Razor: Henson
Blade: Feather
Post: Tabac

 

GEM Push Button Razor *GEM Super Stainless NOS (D2)
HC&C Awesome Blue 26mm G5C Synthetic
Boellis Panama 1924 Coffret Shave Soap * Moon Amaretto Aftershave​

 

Menthol Monday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Fine Snake Bite Shave Soap
Jayaruh #41 2-band Badger
Parker Variant
Gillette Silver Blue Blade
CWR
Osage Rub

The Fine Snake Bite Shave Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #41 2-band Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Parker Variant Razor and a Gillette Silver Blue Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Osage Rub. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

Great shave Guy!

That Frosted Bay Rum is such a terrific soap - the scent is gorgeous, and does it ever lather like a champ. It’s also got an awesome menthol feeling!


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Menthol Monday:

The Mother of all Grand Freezes!

L’Oréal Men Expert Facial Wash
Yaqi 30mm Barber Pole
Wilkinson Sword/Derby day 2
Stirling Glacial Wintergreen SS
Stirling Glacial Wintergreen ASB
Stirling Glacial Wintergreen Witch Hazel
Givenchy Gentleman EdT

OMG, any colder and my face would have disintegrated - the Glacial Wintergreen trio is unimaginable in terms of menthol power. The scent is absolutely beautiful, the soap’s tallow formula promotes such awesome lather that has has the trademark Stirling slickness, the menthol sensation clobbers you mercilessly, (I love it!) and the skincare is perfecto. The matching balm and witch hazel are two other menthol atom balms with the same delightful scent and they provide lots of soothing. Finally, the lovely Givenchy Gentleman fragrance and I’m ready for the new week. Three passes gave me a brilliant BBS shave that I enjoyed immensely!

Wishing you all a good week - be well and stay safe!


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Shave of the Week Starting 29 January 2024

Shield Predator razor (Titanium)
Gem Stainless blade
Seaforth! Heather SS
AP Shave Co brush
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Seaforth! Heather A/S Tonic

Mighty fine start to the week, no nicks/no cuts/no errors, so all is well. I've used the Shield Predator a bit and have to admit that its become my preferred SE. Feels great in hand, very comfortable to use and gives a right dandy shave. Anyway, my face is happy. Now go enjoy your day folks.