SOS: May 2018

Thank you, Roby!

 

Here's Monday's Planned Shave:

prep-Nivea 4 Men Bodywash(Sport)in shower
shave-Rise Super Foam
razor-Gillette Sensor Dooce Pivot Lovely DisposeABLE
A.S. Stoylin Sandpiper w/Menthol

 

Nice LC handle.

 

The Schick eXtreme 3 is a great disposable, I used it for years until I started the "craze". But I get a dfs, too mild for bbs... I do the 3 pass method, very little pressure, I think folks who don't re-lather for multiple passes and push a disposable for weeks of shaving get in trouble. even before I learned the whisker reduction, multi pass method I always used fairly fresh cartridges and would re-lather with barbosol.... only difference now is a bbs vs a dfs, oh yeah and I have spent lots of money on old and new safety razors, and bought way too many epensive soaps . hehe

 

Monday SOTD



Razor: Parker Variant
Blade: Parker Platinum SS (D1)
Brush: SV 2.0 Manchurian HMW 26mm
Bowl: Corbell Pedestal Bowl 4"
Pre-Shave Scrub: Holy Black True Grit - Coffee
Pre-Shave Oil: Saponificio Varesino
Shave Soap: Saponificio Varesino SE Cosmo
Post: SV Puro Burro di Karitè
Aftershave: Saponificio Varesino SE Cosmo
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Yes Sammy, that zy oc/cc combo is amazing! I got it on ebay for like 6 bucks free shipping from china. the handle was a faux ivory plastic thing that did not screw in tight and was loose so I tossed it, I have plenty of handles but I learned not to use the really heavy handles since this does bite. But for 6 bucks it is one of my best DE shaves, another shaver i know from a G+ group compared it to the mule r41 performance wise. For mugs, I really recommend amazon prime photos, if u have prime - photo storage is unlimited and ez to make a mug, I did a regular and a menthol mug.

 

It was made by the master!

 

http://www.coatescream.com/

 

Razor: Belgian Verbeke-Devrieze “14”
Brush:Shavemac 26mm D01 Silvertip
Soap: B&M Soapmakers of Awesometown
A/S: Stirling Mountain Man

Enjoy your shave!
Tom

 

May 7, 2018

Colonial Razors 'The General'
Feather Pro Super
Rubberset #4 with Envy White Two Band
Knockout Shave Cotton
Barrister and Mann Night Music
BB 1818

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Tonight's shave was with an "Old English Razor". I had a very nice 2 pass shave, that left me near BBS. Zero issues.

Razor- M.J.Higgins. Sheffield
Brush- B400 By Tom
Soap- Arko/Avon Spicy
Aftershave- Shulton Old Spice. Ships Lantern.

 

Thanks I’ve ordered three.

 

Bath Soap - Echt Kölnisch Wasser "4711" Cream Bar Soap (originally by Muelhens)

Razor - Stirling Soap's Slant
Blade - BiC Chrome-Platinum *6th shave
Shave Brush - Wood Razor's TruStone Turquoise (with 24mm Synthetic Nylon Knot by The Golden Nib)
Chrome Razor/Brush Stand
Shave Soap - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements "11235"
Scuttle by Karen's Pottery
Aftershave - Echt Kölnisch Wasser "4711" (originally by Muelhens)
Deodorant - Tom Ford "Neroli Portofino"
Fragrance - Tom Ford "Neroli Portofino Forte"

HELP SAVE MY 4711/NEROLI SHAVE KIT! I am nearly out of the PAA "11235" shave soap! With the help of TobyC finding a link through Black Diamond Shaving in another thread, I managed to place an order for......just 'ONE' tub of soap, but the site would not allow any more orders for it and lists it as 'SOLD OUT' after my order for what seems to be, the LAST tub. If anyone can find another seller or if you have an extra tub or two or three, please let me know.

 

Evening Head Shave: Postwar Tech/Astra SS

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MAYhem 2018!!!!!

May 6

Razor - 1959 (E4) Gillette Fatboy (9)
Blade - (3)
Soap - Soap Commander Courage
Brush - Stirling Two Band Synthetic
Post- Alum, Styptic

Third shave on the Curley blade and I just left the Fatboy on 9. It was a better shave on 9 than 6, so no reason to go backwards any. Soap Commander for the lather with the Stirling brush and it was as slick and fine as ever. No issues there.

I noticed an immediate difference from yesterday's shave. That incremental loss of smoothness showed its hand early in the first pass. It wasn't horrible, just not as smooth as yesterday. From being an ok shave to a shave that you know isn't going to get any better. First pass WTG wasn't too bad and still pretty effective. On the XTG pass I found myself working harder on my neck to get it to work up to par. And, when you work harder you generally add a little pressure and that was enough to nick myself. I'm putting that blood right on the blade. Yes, I added pressure, but the failing blade created the need. That buck is passed.

Alum was warming up this shave all over and the styptic on the nick gave the final burn effect. The finish is still DFS, but nowhere near BBS. I'd say this blade is good for two shaves, three if you need it, but I wouldn't push it any further than that.

My final take on the blade for this trial - definitely a surprise since it didn't just SUCK. That's a positive for any Chinese blade. If it had stayed consistent on this shave from yesterday's shave I might have even raved a bit. Don't know many, if any, Chinese blades that can go three shaves, especially consistently. The Curley had the chance but just isn't up to the task. So, a pretty average "C" grade for this one. Use it once or twice and you can get a very nice shave. Beyond that, and I fear it will just get worse, and accelerate the process.

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Proraso Green preshave soap, Stirling Port Au Prince sample
B-400 brush - O'Pro 98 boar knot, Suribachi bowl and cool water
Fatip Piccolo, Kai blade (2nd use), Osage Rub, M&L Florida Water​

 

SOTD - 6 May, MMXVIII A.D.

 

7 May 2018

* Blackbird Black Oxide SB 85
* Wizamet Iridium Super
* Shavemac Americana XL Unique 2-Band
* Mystic Water Barbershop
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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Red, White, or Green? I've been enjoying the Green of late. Gives a great menthol/eucalyptus start to my shave. Just might add slickness to the lather, too.

 

Started with the eclipse but the 3 day growth was too much for the used kai blade. I pulled out the R41 to assist end result was a great bbs shave!