SoS: June 2022

Menthol Monday:

A nice Grand Freeze!

Stirling Mentholated Pre Shave Soap
Yaqi 30mm Barber Pole
Wilkinson Sword/Shark day 13
MSC Peppermint Latte SS
Prep ASB
MSC Peppermint Latte AS Splash

It felt so good to use the Peppermint Latte soap and aftershave this morning and to enjoy that lovely espresso/peppermint scent. The soap’s tallow formula is so similar to Stirling’s formulas - in fact all of Fernando’s soaps are like that. The lather of this soap is so thick, rich, as well as super slick, the menthol sensation hits really hard especially on the second and third passes, and the skincare is brilliant. The Prep delivered beautifully on the additional postshave care, and the Peppermint Latte aftershave’s witch hazel formula feels so good - not to mention how frigid it is, and the scent lasts all day. What a wonderful three pass BBS shave this was!

Have a good week - be well and safe!



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Shave of the Week Starting 6/20/2022

SNMIRN razor
Bic Astor blade
RazoRock Plissoft brush
William SS (vintage)
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Assorted A/S

After using the Henson razor for a bit, using anything else feels strange to me. Regardless, all the parts worked well together and a dandy shave was had. All is well. Now go enjoy your day folks.

 

Menthol Monday
June 20, 2022
Really liking this shaving cream!!

Brush: Simpson T3 Trafalgar
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper Bowl
Lather: TOBS Peppermint
Razor: Henson AL13 ++
Blade: Gillette Super Stainless (1)
Razor: Gillette Styler
Post: Omega Alum Block
Post: Thayers Unscented
Post: Aveeno
Have a great day!

 

Hawk V3-A
Schick Proline (1)
Semogue BC Mistura (26mm)
Institut Karite Shave Soap
Superior 70 Bay Rum

A very nice 2 pass shave with a fresh blade. Enjoy your day.

 

Gillette New LC / Polsilver Super Iridium
Soap Commander / Honor
Yaqi Synthetic

8/19 /42

 

Kind of high on the Washingtons, though(dollars).

 

Superior 70 is supposed to be one of the best.

 

MMMonday, June 20th, 2022

Razor : Micromatic clog Pruf(Peerless model 17tooth)- Mfg 1945, mid range, well built to last, all brass + nice shave.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE (9) very sharp, great longevity, smooths out nicely + predictable.
Soap : Ach Brito Lavada cream, nice mild lavender scent with excellent lather qualities. Great cream!
Brush : Yaqi Mountain lake 24mm 2band badger, excellent lather generator, pillow like soft tips, nice scrub, great 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 : Ach Brito Lavanda AS with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results :CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= Excellent shave with my MMCP with a coated Gem blade.

Have some great shaves!

 

What's this deal with your South African buddies-how often do they send you shave stuff?

 

i usually buy mine when the store has sales on.

 

Hi Friends,

Here my belated Wednesday Shave (15.06.2022)


Razor: Merkur 34c // Blade: Gillette Wilkinson India // Soap: Calani Oriental Plum // Brush: Nightdiver´s Honeystick // Aftershave: Majestät

Great shave again. The Merkur 34c was the very first „quality“ razor in the beginning of my classic wetshaving career. My very first razor has been the Wilkinson Classic. As i bought the Wilkinson Classic back in the days 2012 i liked it very much. When i was familiar shaving with it i thought of buying a quality razor. My choice was the Merkur 34c. What a great choice. Since this point i was cought in the rabbit hole…

This shave reminded me of that time. Even today the Merkur 34c is a fantastic razor. Shaves gentle, smooth and thoroughly. The soap smelled wonderful and made the shave an amusement. It is a tragedy that Calani has gone out of business. Especially this scent is so amazing.

The brush had no problems whipping up a great lather. 3 joyful passes later i was very near BBS. I applied the Aftershave and was happy.

This is it for now.

Take care, enjoy your shaves and stay safe and healthy.

Greetings
Thorsten

 

Hi Friends,

Belated shave from Sunday (19.06.2022)


Razor: Blackland Vector // Blade: KAI Captain Titan Mild // Soap: PAA Cold Spices // Brush: RazoRock 400 // Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Special Reserve

Long time ago since i used the Vector the last time. Man, does this razor shave well. Gentle, smooth and precise. It is so easy maneuverable that it is a pure joy.

The soap smelled fantastic. My second PAA Soap but definitely not my last. The lather was fantastic. With the little bit of Menthol in it it was quite a bit cooling. The brush whipped up „tons“ of lather with only a 10 second load.

BBS in 3 passes. After the shave i used my Pinaud Clubman Special Reserve because i adore this scent.

Have a great time, enjoy your shaves and stay safe and healthy.

Greetings
Thorsten

 

tuesday
brit fb new
gsb
ap shave tuxedo
ach brito
l'oreal birch

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And...here we go for Tuesday,as Throwback Week continues:

Brush-Crown King (Duro Spindle Tali)

Everything else? The same.

 

For me, depends on how much is chopped off.

 

3 passes on a ten-second load???

 

Tuesday’s Shave


Stando SE Brass Limited Edition / Feather Professional
Spiffo African Blackwood 24mm HMW SHD Fan
Blue Devil Sandalwood Shaving Soap
Lucky Tiger Aftershave/Face Tonic
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Tuesday SOTD


Razor: Gillette Rhodium Fatboy
Blade: Super Iridium (D2)
Brush: Sawdust Creations Dixie Chicken OUMO Lotus 26mm
Bowl: Castle Shave 4 1/4"
Pre-Shave Scrub: SheaMoisture African black soap
Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Mojito
Shave Soap: MAOL & Grooming Dept FrankinLime (Iced)
Balm: Luxx Jasmine Lime
Aftershave: MAOL FrankinLime (Iced)
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Tuesday
Merkur 47c / Polsilver Super Iridium
Stirling Sandalwood
Yaqi Synthetic

8/19 /42

 

Late evening shave today, with a Ukrainian made razor. This wonderfully made 8/8 inch razor smoothly wiped away 10 days of growth, in two passes. This left me with a BDBS results.

Razor- Gipson Razor "Alvaro". Ukraine
Brush- Rubberset 400 #4. Original boar knot.
Soap- Stirling Spicy
Aftershave- Florida Water. Because I just got back from Florida, last night.