SoS: March 21, 2016 - March 27, 2016

Tuesday will be a nice Spanish cream:

Nivea Facial Wash
Razorock Plissoft 26 mm Synthetic
Junjie/Astra day 2
Lea Classic SC
Gold Bond Moisturizer
Folsom & Company Shambala AS

Hey, I have to show my creams some love too, huh? This Lea Classic which I bought from Italian Barber has a wonderful scent which I find hard to describe. Some guys say sandalwood, but I really don't know. It lathers very easily and it's also fairly cooling with an excellent post-shave sensation. The Shambala aftershave has one of the nicest scents I've ever experienced and its menthol effect is terrific. The longevity of this scent is also great!

 

Wow Chris! Awesome gear and !!

 

Tuesday's


TESC Pre-Shave Oil
TABAC
Jayaruh #51 synthetic (first shave)
GEM G-Bar
CVS Carbon Steel SE
CWR, Asma Alum Block
Thayers Rose Petal WH
Vegetal

Started with the GEM G-bar this morning. It gave a pretty effortless shave. I got great results. Love the TABAC. My new JR51 got its first run today. It performed flawlessly. It has a great feel. The bristles are very soft, but have just the right amount of backbone. Overall though, I couldn't help thinking about Thursday. Two important things happen. I will be switching to the Ever-Ready 1914 for its annual shave, and The Bunny is scheduled to arrive. That means I have to be very careful with my Thursday shave so The Bunny will have a good face to work on come Friday.

The TABAC Shaving Soap face-lathered well with my Jayaruh #51 synthetic brush. Two passes with my GEM G-Bar razor and a CVS Carbon Steel SE blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse and alum block, I finished off with Thayers Rose Petal WH and then Vegetal After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

Beautiful setup Chris!

 

Thanks. I'm excited to give this new brush a go...actually several.

 

No shave today but I wanted to let people know that today 3/21 is National Down Syndrome Day. In my avatar is my young son Paul who has DS. As to why March 21st? Down Syndrome or Trisomy 21 is the condition where the person has a 3rd 21st chromosome. thanks for reading and God Bless............

 

This is what mine looks like, no idea where it was made. Probably marked "Club" to advertise the blade. Like I said it shaves real well.

 

3/21/2016 Menthol Monday!! Woo Hoo!!

Prep: Hot shower with Neutrogena Face Wash with menthol, home made PSO
Razor: Muhle R41 (2011), CMON Blackie straight razor
Blade: Big Ben Super Stainless Steel (2)
Brush: Turkish #6
Soap: Stirling - Glacial Obsidian
After: Home made ASB, Osage Rub after shave
Cologne: Guerlain - Habit Rouge

 

They are the exactly he same except for the word "club" on the cap. Mine shaves as well, if not better than any that i have, really smooth. Thank you for the time you spent. Really appreciate it. Happy shaving.

Bill

 

Is that Obsidian cold or is that Obsidian COLD? (I LOVE it!)

 

It was COLD!! The black licorice smell will take a little getting used to.

 

How did you find the lather? For me it's perfect. I use my Razorock Plissoft 26 which is a synthetic and it makes that soap lather rich and slick in so little time.

 

I used the #6 today. The lather took a few minutes and a little more water. But that lather was thick and slick. I will try the RazoRock Plisson Monster next time.

 

SHAVE OF THE DAY


Prep: Musgo Real Oakmoss
Razor: 1953 Gillette Tech
Blade: Asco super stainless (1st shave)
Brush: omega s synthetic
Soap: Maggard's Tobacco & Leather
Post: Stetson cooling moisture


2 pass shave today. I love the scent of Tobacco & Leather, but this soap has been hit or miss. Sometimes it burns my face, sometimes it doesnt. The last time I used it was ok, but it lit me up today. On a positive note, the Asco blade from the sampler pack felt pretty smooth and so far so good. Finished off with Stetson cooling moisture. Hope everyone had a great shave!

 

A longer SOTD today

The "regular" SOTD photo (with my Wilkinson T70 razor and e-Shave brush):


Since I am now also really 'getting into' pens and paper...sigh....here's what I used during the day (a Uniball Jetstream 0.7 and Rhodia 5x5 notbook);


And this is where it gets a bit 'silly' maybe (you mean the other parts were not?)
I used to like drawing and sketching but haven't done so in a couple of decades.
My 'plan' is to dedicate one notepad to sketch the razor I use and date the sketch.
That way I have constantly new material to draw and a sense of 'purpose' to that notebook.
Note: I am not a very good artist at all so here is the razor next to the drawing just in case you thought I just drew a hammer.

Curious if anyone else is doing something similar. A razor drawings thread could potentially be fun.

 

Wow, that one made me pause.
Beautiful razor!

 

Broke out my 1924 as I've been on an injector bender for longer than I remember and I thought it would be a good idea to re-familiarize myself with an SE before picking up my 1914 on Thursday. It didn't disappoint. A new blade would have been a good thing facing 2+ days of beard but it did the job and then some. A smooth, close shave all around that I just wanted to keep going. No cuts, nicks, or weepers.

T&H Ultimate Comfort PSO
Bio Palmyra Shaving Cream
Savile Row 3824
GEM SS PTFE (4)
T&H Classic After Shave Balm



Happy Shaving Everyone - Karl

 

Welcome back to SOTD Vince.

 

Planned Tabac Tuesday SOTD
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Schick type D razor
Schick twin blade
Vintage badger brush
Tabac shaving soap
Lea aftershave
Tabac EdT