SoS: March 2023

DE SOTD, Sunday, March 26th, 2023

Razor : Yaqi Zephyr with a Yaqi SS dimpled 316 SS handle, Mfg 2023> mild range, excellent design for clamping, smooth as silk roaming over the face, great daily shaver for folks who has sensitive skin issues. One of the smoothest razors I have ever used, very hard to cut yourself, good buffing razor IMO. I bought mine of the trending sale 3 weeks ago. Testing for first shave and it is like others have mentioned already, a excellent mild razor. The razor is accurately injection molded when shaving with both sides shaving evenly + a excellent finish with excellent QC IMO. I will have to try a Kai SS blade extra wide some time this week. Very affordable good razor if a person likes a mild razor with a standard blade IMO, a Kai SS blade extra wide will give it a boost I'm thinking for folks who like a little more blade feel (I will try the Kai SS extra wide blade a try on Tuesday).
Blade : Gillette silver blue (3) sharp & smoooth with reasonble longevity.
Soap : Razorock American barber, sharp linear unique scent with excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi "Ferrari" bleached boar bristle brush, excellent lather generator, soft split end bristles, nice gentle splay scrubber + 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 : Razorock American barber with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results : CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= excellent shave with my new Yaqi Zephyr razor with a GSB blade.


Have some great shaves!

 

thank you Jeff.

 

Sunday Afternoon 03.26.23
RAZOR: Gillette ‘50s Brit Rocket HD 500
BLADE: NOS Wilkinson Sword made in England
BRUSH: Vintage Opal w/new 16mm silvertip knot
LATHER: OSP Neroli Scented Shaving Soap
POST: OSP Neroli Scented Aftershave Lotion

 

Preshave: Hot shower
Soap/Shave cream: Proraso Green
Brush: Perfecto Badger
Razor: Razorock Game Changer 68-P
Blade: Pol-Silver (1)
Post shave: Gillette Gel

 

Newly Acquired and Honed. It was a very smooth 2 pass shave, that left me BBS. Zero issues. Fantastic razor, that will be in a regular rotation.

Razor- Mondesir 95 "Mondesir Special". 7/8th
Soap- AOS Kingsman Bourbon. Super slick, and easy to lather.
Brush- @oscar11 Special. Synthetic knot. One of my favorites
Aftershave- Vintage Avon Spicy

 

Schick Krona Razor
Personna 74 Tungsten Blade (29)
RazoRock Synthetic Brush
TOBS Lemon & Lime Shave Cream
Sea Breeze Astringent
Pinaud Citrus Musk After Shave

 

March 26, 2023
Yates with Hybrid Plate
Brad Sears Synthetic
Gillette 7 O’clock Black
Mitchell’s Wool Fat
Speick After Shave

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Aaaaand...here it is for March Madness Monday(my menthols are all for warmer weather)
prep-Clubman Pinaud Beard&Bodywash
shave-Razorock Italian Shaving Soap*
brush-Stoylin 26 mm. Pro-Handle Synthetic
razor- Gillette Pivot DisposeABLE
A.S.-Clubman Pinaud Original Scent**

*-American Barber
**12.5 oz.

 

Monday 03.27.23
RAZOR: REX Ambassador Adjustable @3
BLADE: Wizamet Super Iridium
BRUSH: Vtg. Rubberset w/new 22mm Synthetic
LATHER: Taylor‌ ‌of‌ ‌Old‌ ‌Bond‌ ‌Street‌ ‌Sandalwood‌ ‌Shaving‌ Soap
POST: OSP Sandalwood Aftershave Lotion

 

Mon 27th March

Jayaruh Syn No67
L`Occitane Cade cream
Schick Super 11 Ultrex twin -disposable [ 4 ]
GB Grey Flannel A/S Lotion

Never would have thought that I would be using a disposable Cart Razor again, having converted to regular use of Vintage SE/Injectors & AC/SE. Today I used the amazing Vintage Schick to clear 3 days growth with no repercussions.

 

Monday 27th March


Boti 27mm Boar - Stirling Bay Rum - Razorine Original/Treet Platinum #3 - Lustray Bay Rum

I enjoyed that

 

Sensor 3
Edge Extra Moisturizing Gel
Dana Canoe

 

What a cracking good shave you had my friend!

I’ve heard great reports about the Stirling Bay Rum soap!


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Menthol Monday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
TSD Iced Lime Shave Stick
Jayaruh #224
Gillette NEW DeLuxe Norfolk
Gillette Silver Blue SS Blade
CWS
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Osage Rub

The TSD Iced Lime Shave Stick lathered well with the Jayaruh #224 Synthetic brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette NEW DeLuxe Norfolk and a Gillette Silver Blue SS Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Dickinson's Witch Hazel and Osage Rub. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

Menthol Monday:

A sensational Grand Freeze!

L’Oréal Men Expert Facial Wash
Yaqi 30mm Barber Pole
Junjie/Rapira day 7
Stirling Glacial Citron SS
Prep ASB
Stirling Glacial Citron AS Splash

This Junjie may be cheaper than dirt and it’s definitely on the milder as well as the minimal aggressive side but is it ever terrific and efficient particularly if it’s loaded with a sharp blade like a Russian Rapira. As always Rod’s Glacial Citron soap delivered wonderful lather that turned out so thick, rich, incredibly slick, I enjoyed the gorgeous citrusy scent, the menthol sensation hit me like two tons of frigid bricks, and the postshave feeling was so comfortable. The Prep enhanced the soothing and moisturizing while the Glacial Citron aftershave with the same scent as the matching soap and the intense menthol kick made me smell and feel super duper. Three passes gave me another dynamite BBS shave!

Wishing you all a great week - be well and stay safe!


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Shave of the Week Starting 3/27/2023

Gillette Adjustable razor
Treet 7 Days blade
Whipped Dog Synthetic brush
Speick Shave Stick
Palmolive Shave Stick
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Assorted A/S

Another week of alternating shave sticks. Started with the Speick, got a fine lather and a smooth comfortable shave. Like the scent of the Speick as well. I've used the Palmolive before and kinda figure I know what to expect there. The Gillette/Treet combo is very nice as well, smooth/comfortable/effective which is what I was looking for. My face is happy. Now go enjoy your day folks.

 

Aaaand..yet ANOTHER artisan company to research. Italian Leather, huh? Sounds grest.

 

monday
#58/spoiler
simpson
trumper's
davidoff

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Preshave: Hot shower
Soap/Shave cream: Cremo Cooling Refreshing Mint
Razor: Vikings Blade Emperor Meiji
Blade: Derby Extra (3)
Post shave: Gillette Gel