SoS ; July 2023.

Sunday shave, July 23rd 2023

Razor : Yaqi TFC adjustable- Mfg 2021>, well made and works well for my shave needs + affordable. This razor is based off the the 1930's Gibbs adjustable design but takes regular Gillette blades where as the Gibbs had proprietary blades. I receive nice shaves from the TFC adjustable and that is all I want in a razor. This morning had a close shave with no issues.
Blade : GSB (1) sharp and smoooth with reasonable longevity. Top tier in my blades.
Soap : Ogallala Bayrum + sage & cedarwood- nice Bayrum scented soap + excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi " barber shop pole" 24mm 2band badger, excellent lather generator, pillow like soft tips, great splay scrubber + great lather painter. I enjoy this brush + has a nice big handle for large hands if needed.
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 (3) + ATG(4) + pickups (4 settings).
Post shave : Witch hazel beard area cleanse +Ogallala Bayrum & sandalwood + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results : or CCS,DFS,BBs + minor irritation + no weepers= Had a close shave with minor issues post shave with a fresh GSB blade. Should of left setting on 3 for ATG pass, one of those forgetful mornings.



Have some great shaves!

 

Above The Tie Windsor SE1 * Schick Proline * Moon Soaps 26mm 2-Band Badger Fan
Boellis Panama 1924 Coffret Shave Soap * Moon Soaps Amaretto Speciale Aftershave Splash​

 

-Menthol-Monday-
aristocrat/kcg
tuxedo
stirling

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Fine, fine shave from the Otto Busch

Hot water preparation
T&H Ultimate Comfort PSO
Romera Wenge Chubby Manchurian Badger
Otto Busch Weltmeister Sonderklasse 265 11/16
Thayers Lavender Witch Hazel



Happy shaving - Karl

 

Monday Shave 07.24.23
RAZOR: Shield Meteorite Anodised Titanium AC Razor
BLADE: Schick Proline
BRUSH: AP Shave Co. 24mm G5C Synthetic
LATHER: Lodrino La Riviera Shaving Soap
POST: 4711 Original Aftershave Lotion (splash)

 

Here it is for Monday(24th):

prep-NiveaMen(Fresh Ice)bodywash(in leukwarm shower)
shave-Stoylin Glacial Electric Sheep
brush-Razorock "400" Plissoft Synthetic
razor-Gillette Sensor Deuce DisposeABLE
A.S.-Clubman-Pinaud Reserve Gent's Gin

 

Menthol Monday SOTD


Razor: Steampunk Gillette Slim Adjustable I-4
Blade: Gillette Nacet (D1)
Brush: Semogue 2020 TSN LE Boar 24mm
Bowl: Supply Provision Marble 4.5"
Pre-Shave Scrub: PAA Ice Cube 2
Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Unscented
Shave Soap: Tim's Ruby Red Iced (Koolada)
Balm: Nancy Boy Cooling
Aftershave: The Holy Black Ruby Red Creeper

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Sunday, July 23

Klar Kabinett~~Simpson CH2~~Gillette New LC/Feather~~West Indies Bay Rum
Have a great day!​

 

Monday
Blackland Dart / Gillette Silver Blue
Fine Accoutrements / Santal Absolut
Hotoffthelathe Silvertip

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Boti Ti Gem
Yaqi Roman Column Ti Handle
Gem PTFE Balde
ATT Silvertip
Saturnia Shave Soap
Dead Sea Aftershave

 

What a terrific shave you had Gary!

Lemony scented icicles in your face from the Glacial Lemon Chill - you gotta love it!


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July 24, 2023
Asylum Rx V2
Shavemac Synthetic
Kai Captain Titan Mild
SV Felce Aromatica
Shave Soap & Aftershave

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Menthol Monday:

A beautiful Grand Freeze with:

L’Oréal Men Expert Facial Wash
Yaqi 30mm Barber Pole
Super Speed/new Rapira
Stirling Glacial Spearmint SS
Stirling Glacial Spearmint ASB
MSC Frosted Spearmint AS Spray

If this kind of setup doesn’t freeze your face off then nothing will - wow, it’s so potent. The Glacial Spearmint soap’s beautiful scent filled my bathroom, my Yaqi 30mm Barber Pole synthetic churned up wonderful lather that had the great Stirling slickness, the menthol sensation was killer cold, and the skincare was brilliant. The matching balm and the Frosted Spearmint aftershave were a great frigid finish. The brand new Rapira blade helped to ensure a terrific three pass BBS shave that I enjoyed from start to finish!

Have a good week - be well and stay safe!




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Menthol Monday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Eskimo Tuxedo Shave Soap
Semogue Excelsior 1305 Boar
GEM G-bar
Personna GEM SS PTFE
CWR
Osage Rub

The Eskimo Tuxedo Shave Soap lathered well with the Semogue Excelsior 1305 Boar brush. Two passes and touch ups with the GEM G-bar Razor and a Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Osage Rub. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

thank you Jeff..my favorite mentholated scent.

 

Preshave: Hot shower
Soap/Shave cream: Stirling Soap Barbershop
Brush: Perfecto Badger
Razor: 1955 Gillette Super Speed Blue Tip
Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (2)
Post shave: Gillette Gel

 

Shave of the Week Starting 7/24/2023

Gem Jr. razor w/baton handle
Gem Super Stainless blade
Omega 10066 boar brush
TSD 2X Iced Lemongrass SS
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
TSD 2X Iced Lemongrass A/S

My face is frozen. The TSD SS and A/S, along with Osage Rub turned me into an icicle! Hard to do in SE Louisiana in July. At any rate, a fine shave was had and my face is happy. Now go enjoy your day folks.

 

SOTD 20230724 Fresco

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GEMonday, July 24, 2023

Razor : Gem Push button theme, Mfg 1958-65, mild to tame mid range, interesting razor inspired by that time period when cars had push button transmissions instead of shifters and appliances had lots of push button speeds and start mechanisms. This is one of my favorite razors for appearance for the Gem line(gold & black) and a fine shaver also. Had a excellent shave this morning.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE(4) very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle.
Soap : Ogallala Bayrum & sandal wood, nice Bayrum scent with excellent lather qualities. I like the sandalwood soap the best.
Brush : Yaqi "Casino clubs" 26mm timber wolf synthetic knot, excellent lather generator, luxury cloud like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. Interesting handle with a excellent knot.
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 & sandalwood + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results : or CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= Excellent shave with my Gem Pushbutton with a coated Gem blade.



Have some great shaves!

 

Tatara Masamune with open comb plate.
Astra SP blade (fresh).
Tatara/Semogue boar brush.
Lakewood Soap Company Smoky Mountain Rain soap (sample).
Timeless Razor Shave bowl.
Irish Chestnut by Andy Hilfiger cologne