SoS June 2020.

Menthol Monday:

Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap
Razorock Plissoft 26mm Monster
Super Speed/Wilkinson day 3
Stirling Glacial Obsidian SS
Stirling Glacial Unscented ASB
B&M Arctique AS Splash
Bleu de Chanel EdP
Kisses from my lovely wife

In complete contrast to the approaching winter in South Africa the hot summer is coming here to Canada so I wanted to gear up for it with some of my coldest stuff - even the mentholated pre-shave soap from Stirling has more than enough menthol in it to put a good chill in it and it does such a great job of cleaning the skin and softening up the beard, it protects against dryness, and it adds so much slickness. The Glacial Obsidian soap’s black licorice scent is beautiful, the lather is so rich, mega slick as well as mega frigid, and the skincare is so wonderful. The Glacial Unscented balm felt so icy cold, not to mention how moisturizing and soothing it was, while the Arctique aftershave brought the freeze to another level and although it smells lovely the scent moves out of the way for the Bleu de Chanel which has become my favorite fragrance. Three passes got rid of my tough stubble and left me as smooth as a baby’s tukhis!

Have a great week - be safe and healthy!



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Monday, June 15

Mediterráneo~~Simpson~~Boker~~Santa Maria Novella
Have a great day!​

 

That soap looks like a clone of Stoylin's Eucalyptus&Mint.

 

SOTD 20200615 San Francesco
by IschiaPP @ Forio
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Oleolito LCC Olio Prebarba Medicato by Dr IschiaPP
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The Grooming Co. AVAmix Sintético 4gen 24x52x95mm
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Vitos Sapone Verde Supercrema Fisissima Emolliente (sample, repack)
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Gillette “Fusion” ProGlide Power SilverTouch Flexball
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Gillette “Fusion” ProGlide Power Multi5 GFPGP5 #287
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Mennen "Skin Bracer" After Shave
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#Shave #WetShaving #WetShavers
#ShaveOfTheDay #ShaveLikeaMan
#MoneyForNothing #GreatValue

Full size:
https://i.imgur.com/1730hrt.jpg
Soundtrack:
I've got You under my skin | Frank Sinatra
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June 15, 2020

WR1-OC with Darwin Ti
Wizamet Super Iridium
Paladin Shaving Round Table LVII LE
Krampert's Frostbite Soap and Aftershave
Barrister and Mann Reserve Cool
Brooks Brothers Blue

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For the most part yes. I have a couple DE razors that I will use every once in a while.

 

Shave of the Week starting 6/15/2020

Rotbart #15 razor
Gillette Nacet blade
Plisson/L'Occitane brush
Taconic Eucalyptus Mint SC
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Taconic Eucalyptus Mint A/S

All the parts are known to me and work well except for the Nacet blade. I know lots of people like them, I find them adequate. Still, the shave came out ok and my face is happy. Now go enjoy your day folks.

 

Mon., June 15, 2020
Hot shower w/Dove Men+ Care Extra Fresh
Proraso Green Preshave
RazoRock Plissoft
C. O. Bigelow
Q Shave "Future" (3) w/Gillette 7 O'clock Black (4)
4 passes
Cold rinse
Thayers Witch Hazel
Duke Connor Ice Cold Balm
Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue

Acceptable shave.

 

Square Root Pascal-SLOC/Kai

 

SOTD MONDAY, June 15, 2020

RAZOR: FrankenFamex (Rockwell SS Top Cap, ATT Atlas handle, Famex baseplate)
BLADE: Sharp Star (2)
PREP: Cold water rinse followed by Chel Cooling Gel
BRUSH: MrEE Hybrid Knot #007
CREAM: Nancy Boy Signature w/6 drops M-Bomb
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with Glyce Glycerin soap followed by Humphreys Lilac WH and Nancy Boy Signature Scent After-Shave Cooling Gel.

 

GEMonday, June 15th 2020

Razor: Gem Push button - MFG 1958-65 one of my favorite looking Gem razors, black and gold is eye appealing.
Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE (6) Excellent blade,very sharp,good longevity, Smooths out nicely over it's life cycle.
Soap: Tabac- good soap with light flowery scent with good lather qualities.
Brush: Yaqi Tuxedo knot 24 mm synthetic- Excellent brush and had no problem lathering my Tabac triple milled soap.
Pre shave: Brush wash my whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of Aloe Vera gel on beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 3 + any pick ups.
Post shave: Pinaud Clubman with witch Hazel + a tiny dollop of Nivea balm.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers = Excellent shave with my GEM push button razor.



Have some great shaves!

 

June 15th 'Menthol Monday'
Canadian NEW LC w Nacet
Zenith boar/Resin
Palmolive Menthol cream
Thayers
Fine Fresh Vetiver

Have a great day all!​

 

Monday's Shave

GEM Heavy Flat Top "G-Bar"
GEM Stainless PTFE (6)
Turn-N-Shave "Party Brush"
Palmolive Shaving Soap Stick
Proraso Green Aftershave

 

fine shaves and pics gents..

 

The way it must be for Tuesday:

prep-Nivea 4 Men Bodywash(Energy)in shower
shave-Razorocks Lime Burst soap*
brush-Stoylin "no-name" synthetic
razor-Gillette Sensor Deuce Pivot+ DisposeABLE
A.S.-Clubman Reserve Gent's Gin

*Stoylin Frost Drops Added.

 

This lovely Wester Bros Manganese Steel razor is one I bought early on. It was shave ready and was a nice shave - until I got more experience and started paying for honing. Then it paled a little too much to get much use. It just came back from @gssixgun and back into good graces

I have too many 5/8 and 11/16 straights and I wanted to give this one an equal shot at staying in the den when it comes time to clear a few out.

Hot water preparation
Argan Oil PSO
Romera Wengue Chubby Manchurian Badger
AOS Lemon Shaving Cream
Wester Bros. Manganese Steel 11/16
Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel



Happy shaving - Karl

 

SOTD

Pre- Neutrogena Men Face Wash & warm water
Razor- Merkur 34c
Blade- Dorco (2)
Soap- Proraso Red
Brush- Surrey boar
Bowl- Fine Accoutrements
AS-Proraso Red
Cologne- TOBS Sandalwood

2cd time using the Dorco blade and it was not as good as the 1st time with the GFT cream. I suspect that's due to me and Proraso Red croap just not getting along. While I love Proraso cream, I find the croap to produce a lather that is drying to my skin. There was no slickness at all, the complete opposite of Trumper's.

For shave #3 I'll go back to GFT or try my Proraso Green cream.

The TOBS Sandalwood cologne paired nicely (better than I expected) with the Proraso Red AS. The former is a more floral scent, and the latter is more woodsy, to my nose. They kind of come together as the best of both worlds.

For the warmer weather I've been skipping the Alum and Thayer's WH, and going right to AS. I find that my skin doesn't need the extra product like it does in the winter to counteract the dryness (although alum can be drying in the winter). I do keep the alum close by in case of a nick or any feeling of irritation.

 

fine shave and pic Leo..

 

Thank you Gary.