SoS: July 2022

Stirling SS ST Razor/Dallas Handle
Kai Blade
TOBS Lemon Lime Shave Cream
Aloe Vera
Ogallala Bay Rum

 

Great shave!

I owe the De Vergulde Hand soap some more use because it’s so nice!


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Friday morning:

Stirling Mentholated Pre Shave Soap
Yaqi 30mm Barber Pole
Canadian Tech/Wilkinson Sword day 10
MSC Frosted Bay Rum SS
Prep ASB
Floid Vigoroso AS Splash
Kisses from my beautiful wife

Smoother than silk, feeling well chilled, and smelling great - what more can I ask? Fernando’s Frosted Bay Rum is another South African treasure - the tallow formula gives it such awesome lather that’s so thick, rich, slick, and protective, the menthol sensation is heavenly, and the skincare is A1. The scent of the Prep seems to go so well with any bay rum scented soaps not to mention how soothing and moisturizing it is - there’s also a good menthol content in it, and the Floid Vigoroso aftershave went on icy cold along with its beautiful old school barbershop scent that I love so much - finally Madame admitted that she likes it on me. Three passes left me ultra BBS - what a beautiful shave this was!

Enjoy your weekend - be well and safe!



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Friday's Shave


Cold Water Rinse
De Vergulde Hand Shaving Soap
Bunny B-400 by Tom
TNNSER V1 by Tom
Personna GEM SS PTFE
CWR
Lustray Spice After Shave

The De Vergulde Hand Shaving Soap lathered well with Bunny B-400 Badger Brush by Tom. Two passes and touch ups with the TNNSER V1 Razor with a Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Lustray Spice After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

It's Dutch, but it is very nice. I use it like a stick and rub it on my wet face. It smells fresh and lathers great.

 

Today was a nice end to the week of pleasant shaves with my vintage open comb razors. I end the week with a Micromatic shave.

Razor - Micromatic open comb with GEM Personna SS blade (3rd shave)
Mitchell's Wool Fat (I forgot to take the lid off for the photo!!!!)
Simpson Trafalgar T3 brush
Proraso Blue pre-shave
Thayers & Pinaud finish the shave.

The shave was another pleasant one. The blade is still sharp and efficient. I did manage to get 2 small nicks but, the alum bar took care of them both. One was low on my neck where I ventured off the cream protected areas!

I did a 2-pass shave with cleanup. WTG & ATG.
Alum bar gave minimal feedback. I will call this one a good shave!
Tomorrow, it's back to the Hawk for the weekend. I am going to try the open comb base plate with a mild blade to see if I can get thru a shave with no nicks or cuts. That open comb plate is VERY aggressive so, I had been using it with the ProGuard blades.

 

SOTD Friday July 15 2022

Brush: Simpson T3 Trafalgar
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper Bowl
Lather: Southern Witchcrafts Fougère Nemeta
Razor: Henson AL13 +++
Blade: Gillette Platinum (4)
Razor: Gillette Styler
Post: Omega Alum Block
Post: Southern Witchcrafts Fougère Nemeta
Have a great day!

 

SE SOTD, Friday, July 15th 2022

Razor : Yaqi Excalibur AC 50mm- Mfg 2021> tame mid range, good design for clamping, small head parts, I seem to get great shaves from this razor consistently. Good daily driver for some folks.
Blade : Schick Proline p30 50mm injector(2), sharp & smooth with reasonable longevity.
Soap : Speick, nice mild spicy scent, with excellent lather qualities. Completed 1st stick of soap.
Brush : Yaqi Tailcoat 24mm synthetic, excellent lather generator, cloud like soft tips, great scrubber, excellent lather painter.
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 : Pinaud Clubman AS + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results :CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers=Excellent shave with my Yaqi Excalibur with a Schick p30 50mm blade.

Have some great shaves!

 

looks awesomely refreshing.

 

friday
french new rfb
nacet
bbj 10098
dr.harris arlington

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Gillette Fatboy / Gillette 7o'clock Super Stainless
RajonCajonBrushes / Maggards Synthetic
Stirling Sandalwood

8/19 /42

 

Thanks, Gary!

 

Saturday SOTD


Razor: King Cobra
Blade: Feather Super Pro (D6)
Brush: M&F 26mm 2-band Blonde
Bowl: Castle Shave 4 1/4"
Pre-Shave Scrub: SheaMoisture African black soap
Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Mojito
Shave Soap: Tiki Soaps Bay Rum w Lime
Balm: Viking Soaps Bay Rum
Aftershave: Dominica Bay Rum w lime
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It’s Friday so it was natural to pull out the frameback. Although, honestly, I can’t say I’ve ever really enjoyed shaving with a frameback. Oh well, the face is smooth once again

Hot water preparation
Argan Oil PSO
Shavemac 2-Band Silvertip Badger
Castle Forbes Lavender Shaving Cream
Arbenz Frameback
Castle Forbes Lavender After Shave Balm



Happy shaving - Karl

 

saturday
brit tech hybrid
nacet
simpson
mdc
c & e

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SOTD : 16th July 2022.



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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 & head.
Pears Transparent Bar Soap.
Brush: Anbbas 24mm Tuxedo synthetic.
Face Lather.
Lather : Phoenix & Beau Citra Royale Shaving Soap.
Blade: Schick Japanese Twin. (D6.)
Razor: Schick I1 Injector. 1955-58

Post:
Cold water face & head wash with brush squeezing's, Cold Water Face & Head Rinse./ Homemade (~Spring/Summer mix~) Lemon, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Essential Oils.3 Menthol Crystals Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./Brut sport Style ASL./Nivea Men Fresh Moisturising Gel.

(Face & Head Shave.)

Greetings,

New shave set up to start the weekend...I intend to carry on with my tribute month using the Gem Featherweight & the Schick Type G Injector but to feed my urges & need for variety with my SOTD set ups, for the rest of the month i will be adding an assortment of other shaving soaps/creams, ASL's & post shave balms & gels that i haven't used in a while. 'If the truth be told, to start using them up, because I've had some of them for a considerable amount of time, along with the Ever-Ready 1912 (US) "my first SE vintage ER, & the most recently added the Schick I1 Injector 1955-58, another two kindly gifted SE razors, and finally to further my appreciation & enjoyment of these remarkable vintage shaving tools, I'll also be adding my modern Supply V2, & Parker InjRzr to carry on with my eclectic shave set ups.

The P&B Citra Royale soap i haven't used for a while, which provided me with a excellent slick protective lather, with a really nice fragrance which reminds of lime opal fruits/starburst chew sweets, leaving a wonderful post shave feel.

With the mini heatwave we've had in the UK recently my cold water shaves have been refreshing & a great tonic for my mature skin type.

A comfortable face & head shave to start another weekend on a high note...Finishing the shave off with a few small dollops of Nivea Men Fresh Moisturising Gel.

My face & precious swede are feeling super smooth and smelling divine.

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

 

Saturday's Shave


Pre - Hot washcloth & bloom water
Razor - Charcoal Goods Everyday Brass
Blade - Wilkinson Sword Classic (Germany)
Brush - Elite Razor Fire and Ice 24mm Manchurian White Fan
Soap - Declaration Grooming Yuzu Rose Patchouli Shave Soap
Post - Declaration Grooming Yuzu Rose Patchouli Aftershave​

 

This mug looks interesting. Could you be so kind to post the complete text on it? Thank you in advance.

Greetings
Thorsten

 

I got a very nice shave with the Hawk open comb and a mild blade. This is a first for me! No cuts, nicks, or weepers!

Razor - Hawk v3 with open comb base plate
Blade - Captain Titan Mild (2)
Soap - Sir Hare Classic Barber
Brush - Simpson Trafalgar T3
Pre-shave - Proraso Blue
Thayers toner & Proraso balm

I was a bit apprehensive going into the shave using an un-guarded blade but, it turned out to be very nice. I rode the cap and this is what was needed. I simply did not have the correct angle before. I may try a Professional blade next! 3-pass shave WTG, ATG, XTG with minimal cleanup. Alum bar gave almost no feedback. Very light touch & ride the cap works!

I also used a lighter coat of cream so,I could see what I was doing. Slow going. This blade is wider but, that doesn't mean you need to shave more faster! Easy does it!

I think I have tamed this beast!

 

It is a Christian story.

The Legend of the Sand Dollar


There's a pretty little legend
That I would like to tell
Of the birth and death of Jesus
Found in this lowly shell

If you examine closely,
You'll see that you find here
Four nail holes and a fifth one
Made by a Roman's Spear.

On one side the Easter Lily,
Its center is the star
That appeared unto the wisemen
And led them from afar.

The Christmas poinsettia
Etched on the other side
Reminds us of His birthday
Our Happy Christmastide.

Now break the center open
And here you will release
The five white doves awaiting
To spread Good Will and Peace.

This simple little symbol,
Christ left for you and me
To help us spread his Gospel
Through all eternity.


Anonymous



Scriptures for the Story of the Sand Dollar

shorter version on the mug.