SOS: May 2018

Pre-shave: 50/50 blend of Grapeseed and Sweet Almond oils
Razor: iKon "El Jefe" Head with PAA Bomb Tip Stainless Handle
Blade: Kai Captain Sharpblade
Brush: Rubberset 400-4 with Maggard 26mm Brown Synthetic
Soap: "Atomic Age Bay Rum" by Crown King/Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements
Aftershave: T.N. Dickinson's Witch Hazel followed by "Atomic Age Bay Rum"

-- Sammy

 

Friday's Planned SOTD



Razor: 1946/47 Gillette Aristocrat
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (D5)
Brush: Neep Retro Deluxe Manchurian badger 24mm
Bowl: TDG Style 3 5" Maple\Walnut band
Pre-Shave Scrub: Holy Black True Grit - Coffee
Pre-Shave Oil: AOS unscented
Shave Soap: Grooming Dept Earl Grey
Post: Monster Block Alum
Aftershave: Barrister's Reserve Spice
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Today's shave was with a newly acquired, restored, and honed razor. I had a fantastic 2 pass shave, that left me BBS, without touch-ups. This razor has a very nice feel to it, and everything about it was spot on, construction wise.

Razor- F.W.Engels. "Special"
Brush- JR #262. Ebony/Birdseye Maple w/Whipped Dog Silvertip Knot.
Soap- Arko/Avon Spicy scented
Aftershave- Shulton Old Spice(The Good Stuff)..

 

YESTERDAY'S SHAVE


Prep: Musgo Real Classic
Razor: Gillette Fat Handle Tech
Blade: Pol-Silver
Brush: Yaqi 26mm synthetic
Soap: Tiki Fougere
Post: Hi-Karate aftershave


Excellent shave yesterday with Tiki Fougere. Hard to believe this is a vegan soap, the lather quality is top notch. Also paired well with the Hi-Karate A/S. Very happy with the results of yesterday's shave.





Prep: pre shave soap mix
Razor: Wilkinson Sword Classic
Blade: Pol-Silver
Brush: Razorock BC Plissoft
Soap: Country Club Root Beer
Post: Stirling Ben Franklin A/S


Nice lather from the CC today. First time with their vegan formula and since yesterday's vegan soap went so well, I decided to try another one. Finished off with Stirling Ben Franklin and managed a BBS but did get a few nicks, nothing major. Hope everyone is doing well and getting great shaves!

 

SOTD 05.17.18
Rotbart/Gillette Hybrid
Feather (new)
ivory Simpson
Tallow and Steel Boreal
Alum
Thayer's Alum
Jack Black Cool Moisture
Tallow and Steel Boreal balm
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GEM Contour I (push button)& GEM SS ptfe #8
Maggard 30mm Tuxedo
GD After The Fire
Thayers Medicated W/H
Chiseled Face Sherlock A/S splash


Skipped a day to try this GEM razor. It performed, though it was a much milder shave compared to a MMOC or even a Clog Pruf. A 3 pass plus a bit of touch ups to get a BBS finish. Slight irritation but, the Thayers and Chiseled face squashed it within 30 mins. A good shave in the end. Have a great evening and great shaves Gents...
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5/15/18
Tuesday Night Shave.
Peace,
Jamie
*Valet VC4* and FINE

 

05/16/2018
Wednesday Night Shave.
Schick Type O
colo. razor designs brush
peace,
Jamie

 

Lovely photo.

 

18 May 2018

* Weber DLC + Stork Ex Brass
* Wizamet Iridium Super
* Shavemac D01 2-Band Marble Blue
* Wholly Kaw Fern Concerto Tallow
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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Friday May 18, 2018

Wolfman WR1-OC with Darwin Ti
Feather HS
Simpson Captain 2 Manchurian
Saponificio Varesino Opuntia
Myrsol Agua Balsamica
ADP Blu Mediterraneo Cedro Di Taormina

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05/18/18 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with Crabtree & Evelyn Indian Sandalwood Triple Milled Soap
Crown King Alt-Eleven Shampoo & Conditioner Bar- w/ Prickly Pear, Neem Honey & Yucca Root
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Clubguy Honey & Cider Vinegar Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap
Henri et Victoria Savon Fin Cognac and Cuban Cigars Handmade Shaving Soap
Wolf Whiskers RCE# 47 Custom Fluted DWW-3 25mm Black Wolf 3rd batch Synthetic hybrid/fan knot
Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
RazoRock Stainless Steel Game Changer Razor with Radio Knob Handle
Feather New Hi-Stainless Blade - 9th Shave
RazoRock Alum Block
Homemade Lime & Rose Witch Hazel
Clubman Pinaud After Shave Lotion
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements High Jump 47 Soothing Aftershave Balm
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Lime Ginger Tea Tree Natural Deodorant - New Sport Strength ​

 

Nice picture Clint!
Steve

 

MAYhem 2018!!!!!

May 17

Razor - Kampfe Star
Blade - (1)
Soap - Stirling Ozark Mountain
Brush - Stirling Two Banded Synthetic
Post - Alum

After three shaves with the Gem Junior that convinced me I probably need one. Notice - not WANT one but NEED one so it's all kosher and everything - I switched back to the Kampfe Star to give it three shaves. Put in a new Treet Super blade, chose the Stirling Ozark Mountain with the Stirling brush to make sure the lather was marvelous, and went to work.

I sense that the Kampfe may be a bit more ready to bite than the Junior but it's still a great smooth shave. I don't quite feel the blade like I did with the Junior, but the result is equal and, as I say, it does at times feel like if the angle goes off much it could nip a bit. Two passes, a little touch up, DFS and a very nice one at that was the result. The alum was just a hair warm which makes me think it's a bit more aggressive than the Junior as well. Some of it could be just my learning curve with it as well. Whatever the case, it was a great shave and I'm looking forward to a couple more days with this one. Not scouring the bay yet for this one......but hey.....it's in the same rabbit hole as the Junior so there's always a chance.

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Razor: Halfmann Special “Souvenir De Ossendorf”
Brush: Razorock Extra Chubby Silvertip
Soap: LA Shaving Soap Blackfern
A/S: Razorock XXX

Enjoy your shave!
Tom

 

Pre: Cold water face wash
Brush: Boots Travel BB
Soap: LaToja Stick
Razor: Cobra Classic
Blade: Kai Pink
Post: Cold water rinse, LaToja Balsamo

The LaToja Stick would make a good everyday soap imo, four days of use and my skin is doing grand.
Happy Shaving one and all.

 

MÜHLE : YAQI : BEAVER WOODWRIGHT : LÙCIDO AS​

 

Good Morning Everyone SOTD 05/18/18

Gem Junior
Gem Personna (5)
Synthetic
Col. Conk Almond
Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block
Aqua Velva Musk A/S

Have A Great Day!

 

Thank you Steve.