SoS: January 23, 2017 - January 29, 2017

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by crackstar, Jan 22, 2017.

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  1. razorguy

    razorguy Well-Known Member

    Sunday 29 January 2017

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    Mastro Livi CarboInox, 6/8 Full Hollow, Barber's Notch

    CarboInox time! This Sunday I wanted to use my very first Mastro Livi CarboInox razor which made me think about the beauty of this straight razor, both the blade and scales. The blade reminds me of the sea - blue like water, golden like a beach - and the two color cocobolo scales with its light-dark pattern is a perfect match to the blade. I also wanted to use two of the products I recently bought in my last trip in the Netherland: De Vergulde Hand Extra Fris shaving soap and Mennen Blue aftershave. It is now a very long time I use De Vergulde Hand soap and I have always wanted to try the "Extra Fris" version, a soap that seems to be harder to get and less popular than the "classic-yellow" one. It is not so bad, although I expected it to really be "extra fris" like they said. The Mennen Blue aftershave proved to be a good lotion and I like its "classic" fragrance quite a lot.​
    • Pre-Shave: RazorGuy Pre-Shave Oil
    • Soap: De Vergulde Hand Extra Fris
    • Brush: Mastro Livi Best Badger, Black African Ebony Handle, 24mm Knot
    • Bowl: Gerby Bowl
    • Strop: Mastro Livi Medium Loom Strop "Coramella Italiana" and Hand Palm
    • Razor: Mastro Livi CarboInox, 6/8 Full Hollow, Barber's Notch
    • Post-Shave: Alum Block
    • Post-Shave: Argan Oil
    • After Shave: Mennen Blue
     
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  2. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
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  3. crackstar

    crackstar Israeli Ambassador to TSD

    I'm so happy that I used the Krampert's Frostbite soap this morning because it gave me its super-rich lather with a ton and a half of menthol freezing which felt so good. Its matching aftershave is downright frigid (ok, not like anything Glacial!) and it allows you to not have to use any balm or moisturizer. Its scent fades away fast so your cologne or eau de toilette are not hampered. I ended up with a great BBS shave but the Derby blade is all dulled out so I'll change it tomorrow morning. :happy088: :happy088:
     
  4. billdog2

    billdog2 Well-Known Member

    Jan. 29/2017 Sunday

    Razor: Gillette J1 injector
    Blade: Ted Pella(2)
    Brush: VDH Badger
    Lather: Proraso Red
    Pre Shave: Homemade
    AS: Hibco Butter Balm
    Newspaper Date: Dec. 9,1943

    A Three pass shave, WTG/ATG. Smooth on both passes, except a small boo-boo, I think a razor bump on WTG. The 3rd pass was a thinner wetter lather for a real nice clean up, resulting in a BBS. Happy Camper. May all members do as well or better, God be with you.

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  5. ChiefShaver

    ChiefShaver Well-Known Member

    Hi Friends,

    i had a very nice shave today. Used a new soap, which i like a lot, after my first use today.

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    Razor: Feather Professional Artist Club SS // Blade: Feather Pro Guard // Soap: Haslinger Schafmilch // Brush: PAV Brushworks Gold Coast // Aftershave: Majestät

    Great!!! The scent of the soap is a mix of fresh, clean soap and a flowery touch. Nice. Latheres up VERY fast and easy and gives a fantastic cushion and glide. I think i have to use it more often to give a definite review but for the first time i´m really impressed. No my left cheek starts to war up...hopefully not a reaction to the soap...

    Enjoy your time, have a good shave and take care.

    Greetings
    Thorsten​
     
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  6. PanChango

    PanChango Not Cute

    Gillette Triangle Slot Tech Bulldog
    Gillette 7 O'clock Blue (3)
    Semogue BC Mistura
    Institut Karite Shave Soap
    Alum

    A fantastic shave this morning.... I was pretty much done with a few days growth after one pass, but did a second because I had a brush full of lather.
     
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  7. ram57

    ram57 Don't Open til Christmas

    Excellent pic Robert!
     
  8. celestino

    celestino Friendly Neighborhood Wetshaver

    29 January 2017

    * Blackbird Polished 101

    * Iridium Super
    * WSP Manchurian + K-Translucent
    * Jabonman/Eufros Tallow Tobacco
    * Unrefined Shea Butter
    * Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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  9. Omelmad

    Omelmad My printer email address is..........

    Nice shave!


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  10. david of central florida

    david of central florida Rhubarb Rubber

    Today's shave
    Hot water wash with nivea mens face wash and a washcloth
    Rubberset 49-4/silvertip knot
    Taylor of Old Bond Street Avocado
    HYTONE 6/8 full hollow spike
    Pinaud Fleur de France
    Today's shave was wonderful. The 49-4 made excellent lather that smelled sooo nice. Three passes with a very nice edge. Then topped off with a scent that is magnificent. Its hard to describe. It's like a blend of rose, lavender, nicely worn leather,and the smell of ladies lipstick all blended together. I like it very much, pity they dont make it anymore. If y'all get the chance, try it.
    Hope y'all did as well, or better. 20170129_124931_resized.jpg
     
  11. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Great looking brush David. :happy096:
     
  12. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Beautiful brush. Doug Korn does such nice work.
     
  13. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    :signs011:
     
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  14. Drawer

    Drawer Well-Known Member

    Wonderful shave today. I have been away for a week using an electric shaver. It sure is nice to be back at it with a DE. I really liked the Catie's Bubbles this time. It is much nicer than I remembered. Have a great week everyone!

    Edwin Jagger DE89
    GSB
    Badger brush
    Catie's Bubbles soap
    Catie's Bubbles Aftershave


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  15. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Very nice setup and photo. :happy096:
     
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  16. Robyflexx

    Robyflexx Broke the Like button

    Thanks Guy! Enjoy your Sunday buddy. :)
     
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  17. billdog2

    billdog2 Well-Known Member

    Ezra, you have a PM from me.
     
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  18. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Very nice Ben!

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  19. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    Didn't really need to shave but my back hurt so I was soaking in the tub and I saw this box of razors my Dad gave me a few weeks back and, well, one thing led to another...you know how it is...

    •Schick J1
    •Chick blade
    •Barbasol Sensitive

    2 pass BBS. Very nice, mild injector. Whoever my Dad got it from, had the matching (ivory) I1. They must've knew what they liked back in the day.
     
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  20. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    That is the neatest looking brush.
     
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