SoS: July 2021

Pre-shave:- Cold Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Semogue SOC 2 Band Finest Badger in Cherry Wood 24/53mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Stirling Soap ~ Autumn Glory
Razor/Blade:- Merkur 34C / Gillette Stainless (red & white) #9
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Invite E High Potency Pure Oil (10 drops), Natural Plant Glycerin (20) & Tea Tree Oil Antiseptic (5)

 

Zingari man shaving soap
La Maison du barbier shaving brush
Merkur c15 razor
Astra superior platinum blade
Fa Man sport aftershave

 

3 July 2021

Muhle DE89 + Stork Aristocrat 1 Titanium
Wizamet Iridium Super
Oscar11 Amber
Mystic Water Bay Rum
Unrefined Shea Butter
Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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Thanks, Gary!

 

Saturday SOTD



Razor: Gillette Rhodium Fatboy
Blade: Super Iridium (D6)
Brush: Heritage Collection Merit 99-5 26mm Gel Badger
Bowl: Junichi Tanaka 5"
Pre-Shave Scrub: MRGLO Lime
Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Patchouli & Mint
Shave Soap: La Savonniere du Moulin " Asses Milk" 40%
Balm: Saponificio Varesino Puro Burro di Karitè
Aftershave: Extro Pirata
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SOTD : 3rd July 2021.



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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
Pears ~ Transparent Bar Soap. + Nuage Menthol shaving Oil.
Brush: Omega S10018.
Bowl Lather.
Bowl: Home Bargains Stainless Steel Side Bowl.
Lather: Omega Eucalyptus Shaving Cream.
Blade: Personna Gem PTFE.(D4)
Razor: Gem Micromatic OC.

Post:
Cold Water Face & Rinse./Homemade menthol crystals +Eucalyptus peppermint,+ Tea Tree Oil Witch Hazel Mixture./Alcolado Glacial Mentholated Splash Lotion. /Nivea Men Fresh Kick ASB.

Greetings,

Vintage SE razor Week.

A new shave set up to start the weekend...After a long run with my DE razors I'm making this a vintage SE razor week as it's been a while since i added them to my razor rotation.

Starting with the Micromatic OC...Like my other vintage SE razors my shaving angle is almost sliding flat against the skin using short strokes with each pass. The Gem Micromatic OC is the most efficient of all my vintage SE razors that mows down my stubble with effortless ease showing no mercy....However as with any razor i shave with regardless if it's aggressive or non-aggressive, respect good technique shaving confidence, & no pressure is essential.

A enjoyable 3 pass + pick ups close comfortable near BBS shave with no errors to report...Finishing the shave off with a small dollop of Nivea Men Fresh Kick ASB.

My face is feeling cool & super smooth.

Stay safe, and enjoy the start of the weekend ladies & gentlemen.

 

Beautiful razor! I always wanted to get that very razor (Flower) as a second ABC model. I was going to have it plated in rose gold by Razor Emporium. But I have not been able to find one. I was very lucky to be able to piece-meal an "Empire" razor (my most wanted) and have Razor Emporium plate it in Rhodium. It's the one I wanted the most. Eventually I may locate and buy the "Flower" model.

 

Saturday 07.03.21 SOTD



RazoRock BBS / Gillette‌ 7 O'clock Yellow
Yaqi Aqua 24mm High Mountain Silvertip
WK Fougere Mania Shaving Soap & AS
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Beautiful razor, Steve.

 

Saturday's Shave


Cold Water Rinse
Cella Shave Soap
Jayaruh #1 Silvertip Badger
AutoStrop A2 Safety Razor
Personna GEM SS PTFE
CWR
Lucky Tiger AS

The Cella Shave Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #1 Silver Tip Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the AutoStrop A2 Safety Razor with a Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Lucky Tiger AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

Saturday morning:

L’Oreal Men Expert Facial Wash
Razorock Plissoft 26mm Monster
Super Speed/Astra Green day 6
Pascale SC
Prep ASB
Aqua Velva Sport AS Splash

It’s not often that I use creams but I still enjoy certain ones now and then - this Pascale is from Bulgaria and it’s made by a company called Aroma Cosmetics. It has a very nice cologney type of scent, it lathers very easily, there’s a slight menthol sensation, and the skincare is pretty good. The Prep and the Aqua Velva Sport aftershave completed the job in fine style. Three passes cleaned me up so well and left me completely BBS!

Have a great weekend - be well and safe!



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I don't think I have ever seen a silver colored VAS before, or is the lighting and towel color just faking me out? Also, if I may ask how do you like the Lucky Tiger A/S compared to something like Clubman?

 

Nice choices, Gary.

 

July 3rd
Razor: Paradigm Diamondback 2020
Blade: Gillette Platinum (2)
Brush: Oumo Chubby
Pre-shave: PAA Cube
Soap: PAA AA Bay Rum
PAA Galactic Witch Hazel
PAA AA Bay Rum Star Jelly
AS: PAA AA Bay Rum

Good morning!



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WSC/YPM Winning & Merica ~ Gillette 7 O’Clock SS Green
APShaveCo. 28mm Silksmoke Winter
Ethos Grooming Succes soap
Ethos Grooming Succes skin food splash
Creed Aventus eau de parfum


Both razors delivered nearly identical results on each side of my face. Both feel different but, they get to the same result and that is a BBS finish. I don’t think you can give yourself a bad shave with either one of these razors. As a daily and a couple days worth of whiskers, either one will most definitely work except for the thickest of beards out there. Economically priced even though the Winning Razor is nearly half the cost of the Merica which makes it perhaps the best deal in wet shave land.

Both are worth the price of admission……​

 

July 3, 2021
Yates 921 EH Plate 1.27mm
Gillette 7 O’clock Black
Thäter 4125/3
AOS Bergamot & Neroli
Shave Cream & Aftershave Balm

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Saturday, July 3

Santa Maria Novella~~Simpson 57~~Portland 1905~~Vintage Dior Eau Sauvage EdT
Have a great day!​

 

DE SOTD, Sat July3rd 2021

Razor: Gillette Fatboy E4- Mfg 1959,4th qtr, excellent adjustable, nice weight feel in the hand, easy to adjust on the fly, some blade tab over hang.
Blade: Gillette Silver blue(5) excellent blade Sharp & Smoooth with reasonable longevity. Top tier blade for myself.
Soap: Razorock The Dead sea, unique scent, with excellent lather qualities, one of my favorite soaps.
Brush: Yaqi 22mm Cola synthetic- Excellent lather generator, cloud like soft tips, great scrub+ great little lather painter & not a lather hog for this small 22mm brush comparing to 24mm>.
Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on the clean beard area.Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups
Post shave: Razorock The Dead Sea with witch hazel+ a dollop of Nivea balm.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers = Excellent shave with my Gillette Fatboy with a GSB coated blade.

Have some great shaves!

 

Razors:
Shavette
Gillette (UN) Sportsman
R41
Blades:
Derby half
Personna Blue
7oclock Blue

Brush: jayaruh synthetic
Pre: Cremo cooling
Soap: WSP Lavender
Post: lavender witch hazel
A/S: Nivea 2phase
Post: home made preshave oil

Ok this was simply the worst shave ever. I started with one pass with the shavette and with a derby and yeah. It was as if a paraplegic blind man shaved me. I thought i was being careful.. i thought i was being smooth… But by the end of the first pass i had weepers, cuts, and my skin was on fire. Man o man did i feel like a cucumber being peeled for a salad. The soap was great and the cremo was nice but i had to stop and go to the Tech for the second pass and finally the R41 to smooth it out. I know what you are thinking… the r41 did more damage, but i assure you that it didnt. My face was stinging just from rinsing with cold water. Once i applied the aftershave…. Like a thousand bee stings.. i yelled out.. it stung bad. Lol




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