SoS: June 22, 2015 - June 28, 2015

Great setup.

 

Thanks Douglas!

 

PAL Injecto-Matic Injector Razor (c.1956)
Edwin Jagger STF XL brush,
Lather-up with Mike's Hungarian Lavender,
finish with cold water, Witch Hazel
and Pinaud Clubman

 

Wednesday morning:

Neutrogena Men Facial Wash
Large Horsehair Barbershop
Super Speed/new Derby
Synergy Frost_byte SS
Gold Bond Moisturizer
Alcolado Glacial Menthol Splash
Old Spice Cologne

Although the Glacial soaps are still colder, the Frost_byte is still bloody cold and should be classified as a hyper-mentholated soap. Its lather is so easy to whip up and when the freeze hits, it HITS. The skincare is pretty moisturizing and protective as well. A new Derby blade in my Super Speed will pave the way for a very close shave that the Gold Bond and Penguin will end with plenty of frigid comfort. I received a bottle of Shulton Old Spice cologne several years ago and I still have quite a bit of it left - to me there's a difference in scent from the P&G version on the market. I prefer the Shulton one.

Une Bonne Fete de St-Jean a tout le monde au Quebec!

 

Thanks!

 

Plan for 24 June 2015


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SOTD JUNE 24

 

Much better! I'm using this brush all week, maybe next? Maybe all of July as my @Bama Samurai Focus group?

 

That would be wise =) best way to break in a brush. How do you feel about bowl lathering

 

I'd rather face lather, but with this brush I tend to overload the brush. I need to figure it out. I'll use a bowl when needed...

 

Love it when you guys drop in!

 

I really like what you are doing with the group.

 

Thanks Kerry!

 

Thanks =) hey is that focus for a whole kit for a whole month?

I'm also working on breaking in my Semogue and I use my Merkur 37c exclusively but i wanna keep using different soaps =)

 

I like it too

 

Wednesday's


Dove Men Face Wash
Cella
Omega 11137 Boar
Gillette Black Handle SS
Gillette Rubie PP
CWR, Asma Alum Block
Thayers Lemon WH
Pinaud Clubman

The Cella Shave Soap face-lathered well with my Omega 11137 Boar brush. Two passes with my Gillette Black Handle SS razor and a Gillette Rubie Platinum Plus blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, alum block, and a final cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayers Lemon WH and then Pinaud Clubman after shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

Hump Day SOTD Wednesday, 6/24/15



Razor: 1957 Red Tip
Blade: Astra SP
Brush: Whipped Dog Silvertip
Soap: Stirling Margaritas in the Arctic
AS: Barbasol Brisk/Pacific Rush mix

Still enjoying the Red Tip. I think this is my favorite Super Speed. It may be more aggressive than the standard, but it's not overly so. I think the reason I don't like the regular SS is that, because they are relatively mild, I tend to 'overwork' areas trying to get the shave I want. With the Red Tip I just shave and enjoy.

The Stirling Margaritas in the Arctic is fast becoming one of my favorite soaps. While I can get a good lather, it does take some 'elbow grease' like most Stirling soaps. But it's slick and the medium menthol cold really feels great.

 

Stirling Lavender Rose
Parker best badger
Fatip Piccolo Personna blue
Coldwater/alum
WM Neumann Absolute Zero

The Lavender Rose shaving soap is a delight. This stuff is hard to describe beyond saying you to contact notes of lavender (obviously) and the earthiness of Sage. It's a beautiful combination. The performance of the soap is quintessential Stirling; extremely slick, dense, luxurious lather… It's a beautiful way to start the day.

 

Wednesday Planned SOTD

Razor: Gillette Fat Handle Tech Steampunk finish
Blade: SuperMax SP Tiger (D3)
Brush: Plisson size 14 European White Badger
Bowl: Turkish Porcelain Bowl 4 ¾”
Pre Shave Scrub: RazoRock GLO
Pre Shave Oil: Frosted Woodlands
Shave Soap: Saponificio Varesino Manna
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: Saponificio Varesino Manna
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Have to say that I was pleasantly surprised with the Steampunk Fat Handle Tech. The Gun Kote finish on this is perfectly laid on the surface but I believe the clear coat is what sets this one over the top. Jay (James) states on his page that nothing sticks to the finish and cleanup is as easy as rinsing off. I didn't put much stock into that statement as we know how that sometimes goes, but in fact all I had to do was rinse off as there was no soap buildup or residue at all. Four days ago I used another regular Fat Handle Tech and not one of my best shaves with a three passes and touchup all over but with this Steampunk Tech I was back to my normal two passes which were super smooth and no irritation what so ever. Reminded me of a freshly waxed car it was that smooth. Really impressed with the finish quality of the shave and now contemplating sending in my Cobra Classic to have it gun koted with a clear coat finish.

Now I get to try SV Manna and this soap really does smell good. I thought the SV Fern smell great but I think I like the aroma of this one a touch better and I haven't even lather it up yet. If you have not tried SV products yet, I believe you are missing out on a wonderful soap and I am a Tallow type of guy.

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Planned Wednesday SOTD

Gillette black handled SS razor
Rapira blade
Semogue Texugo brush
MdC Huile Vegetale Chamomille preshave
Me' Costa Dorada shaving soap
Myrsol Agua de Limon aftershave
Floid Blue EdT
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The lemon/citrus scent of the PSO, shaving soap and the aftershave should be a great combo for the expected hot weather tomorrow. Although I don't use the SS razor often, I'm normally quite happy when I do.

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