SoS: July 20, 2015 - July 26, 2015

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by crackstar, Jul 19, 2015.

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  1. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

    Supporting Vendor
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    Friday's
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    Dove Men Face Wash
    Van Der Hagen Deluxe Shave Soap
    Jayaruh #4 High Mountain
    Merkur 15C
    Astra SP
    CWR, Asma Alum Block
    Thayers Cucumber WH
    Aqua Velva

    The Van Der Hagen Deluxe Shave Soap face-lathered well with my Jayaruh #4 High Mountain badger brush. Two passes with my Merkur 15C razor and a Astra SP blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, alum block, and a final cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayers Cucumber WH and then Aqua Velva after shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
     
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    Jayaruh, Jul 23, 2015
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  2. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    Maybe on The Onion, nowhere else.
     
    gorgo2, Jul 23, 2015
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  3. crackstar

    crackstar Israeli Ambassador to TSD

    Friday morning's planned shave:

    Neutrogena Men Facial Wash :love055: :love055: :Animatedfrozensmily: :Animatedfrozensmily:
    Large Horsehair Barbershop
    Super Speed/Derby day 3
    Stirling Black Ice SS :love055: :love055: :Animatedfrozensmily: :Animatedfrozensmily:
    Gold Bond Moisturizer :love055: :love055: :love055: :Animatedfrozensmily: :Animatedfrozensmily: :Animatedfrozensmily:
    Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS :love055: :love055: :love055: :Animatedfrozensmily: :Animatedfrozensmily: :Animatedfrozensmily:

    There's just no way I can stay away from my menthol stuff for more than one day at a time - in fact although I actually have a lot of non-mentholated soaps, creams, etc which I really enjoy, NOTHING gives me more pleasure than a good cooling sensation while I'm shaving. The Black Ice soap is not anywhere near as frigid as the Glacial Obsidian, but it still has a good amount of menthol in it along with great lather as well as a nice black liquorice scent and perfect Stirling skincare. Oh yeah - back to the Gold Bond moisturizer for some additional cooling and soothing and then a slap or two of Aqua Velva to finish off the job. ;) :D

    A good weekend to all in advance! :)
     
    crackstar, Jul 23, 2015
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  4. crackstar

    crackstar Israeli Ambassador to TSD

    Back to the cold stuff for Friday! ;)
     
    crackstar, Jul 23, 2015
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  5. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Razor: Gillette Black Handle Flair Tip (P1)
    Blade: Wilkinson Sword (5)
    Brush: Semogue 1305 Superior Boar
    Bowl: KnockOut Shave
    Soap: Jack's Shave Soap
    A/S: Pinuad Musk

    I did have a very good 3 pass shave this evening. Working on the 1305 to try and get it to perform for me.
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    Douglas Carey, Jul 23, 2015
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  6. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Planned SOTD - 23 July 2015

    30 Days of Maggard and MITA!

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    Maggard MR11 OC
    Stirling MITA
    Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum (3)
    L'Occitane Plisson Synthetic
    Alum
    Aqua Velva Musk AS
    Myrsol Blue

    Have a Fabulous Friday!
    :)    ​
     
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    Bama Samurai, Jul 23, 2015
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  7. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Looks like a nice deep bowl. How do you like the soap?
     
    Douglas Carey, Jul 23, 2015
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  8. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Not buying the @crackstar part. Nice try.;)
     
    Douglas Carey, Jul 23, 2015
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  9. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    I've noticed number of members using the Gillette 7 O'clock blades. How are they different from the Gillette Platinum? What would they compare with?
     
    Douglas Carey, Jul 23, 2015
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  10. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    I am unsure of the actual difference, but seem like they might be similar. They are quite smooth, and perform as good as anything I have tried. These blues from Russia may not be in current production, also a bit of a debate about that, though they are also made in India.
     
    Bama Samurai, Jul 23, 2015
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  11. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Thanks.
     
    Douglas Carey, Jul 23, 2015
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  12. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    July 23 SOTD:

    Arko Cool SC
    VDH Boar Brush
    Phoenix Dbl OC
    Stirling Unscented PSB
    Barbasol Brisk AS

    Skipped another day yesterday. I am on vacation, and it is difficult to get myself to shave every day. A good shave this evening, though. Hope everyone is having a good week.
     
    Norcalnewb, Jul 23, 2015
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  13. Skinny Rogers

    Skinny Rogers Well-Known Member

    It's a very nice bay rum to me. It's heavy on the cinnamon and I get quite a bit of vanilla. It doesn't burn as much as other bay rums to me which actually surprises me. Most bay runs hang around on me all day but this one doesn't for some reason. I wish it did tho cause the smell is fantastic. My father also has a bottle and his last forever on his skin. It's a shame!! That's why it never gets used...
     
    Skinny Rogers, Jul 23, 2015
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  14. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    The verdict is still out. I will need a few more days of testing it.
     
    GDCarrington, Jul 23, 2015
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  15. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    Well you will have to double up on Menthol Monday! :lyrtuy5:
     
    GDCarrington, Jul 23, 2015
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  16. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    24 July 2015

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    GDCarrington, Jul 23, 2015
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  17. wmbjr

    wmbjr Duck, duck, cooked goose!

    My shave today

    Pre shave Homemade PSO (Lavender scent)
    Razor Lord L6
    Blade Gillette Superedge
    Soap TOBS LavenderLavender M-Bomb added
    Brush VDH boar
    Post shave Lavender WH and Iced Subzero AS

    Not a bad shave but not the greatest. No nicks but a few areas of irritation. Blade seemed smooth as it went along face so probably all technique. Loved the soap with the M-Bomb. Officially addicted to menthol chill!!!
     

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    wmbjr, Jul 23, 2015
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  18. Hodge

    Hodge Well-Known Member

    Planned Friday SOTD
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    48' Aristocrat razor
    Personna Blue blade
    Vintage Rubberset c/w TGN synthetic knot
    Proraso white preshave cream
    Artisan Frosted Woodland shaving soap
    Thrift Store vintage shaving bowl
    Captains Choice North aftershave
    Mondial Axolute Homme EDT



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    Hodge, Jul 23, 2015
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  19. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    July 24 Plans

    Gillette New LC
    Feather blade (1)
    Edwin Jagger XL Synthetic
    Trumper's Coconut cream
    Two passes plus touch-ups
    Alum, Thayer's Lavender witch hazel, unrefined shea butter, and Trumper's Coral Skin Food

    For some variety and out of great curiosity, I plan to use my Gillette New LC (compliments of @Rufus T. :)) for the next three days, and then I'll finish the month with the FB on setting 9. Photo and report to follow!
     
    wristwatchb, Jul 23, 2015
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  20. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Kerry, I'm catching up on the thread tonight. I hope by now you are feeling much better.
     
    wristwatchb, Jul 23, 2015
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