SOS: May 2018

Friday's Shave Plan:

prep-Nivea 4 Men Bodywash(Sport)in shower
shave-Stoylin Glacial Wintergreen soap
brush-Jayaruh#59
razor-Gillette Sensor Deux Plus Pivote DisposeABLEment**
A.S.-Clubman Reserve Gent's Gin

**-qualifying matches for the French Open Tennis Tourney are going on....might as well get the Francais going!!!

 

Beauiful, Guy!

 

Thanks Andrew!

Thought I would give Primo a little eye candy today with the re-plated toggle..........

 

Today's shave was with a Russian Beauty. I had a fantastic 2 pass shave, without touch-ups, that left me near BBS. Very Very noisy shave. Very Very Hard steel.

Razor- Russian "Орбита"(Orbita) 1970's
Brush- RazoRock 400. Whipped Dog HMB.
Soap- Arko/Avon Spicy
Aftershave- Vintage Avon Brisk Spice

 

There’s that Karve handle again. Nice! I’m looking into the factory setup.

 

Friday SOTD
May 25, 2018

Blackland Sabre L2
GEM PTFE
Dorian Craft Works Barberpole Two Band
Panna Crema Nuavia Verde
Folsom Capri
Creed Aventus

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Clauss "Royal Brand"
Morris & Forndran Polo 28 mm
Irisch Moos Stick
Floid Blue

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I remember someone likening the scent to an ashtray...I can ALMOST see where they were coming from. Operative word being "almost".

 

25 May 2018

* Blackbird Black Oxide SB 85
* Wizamet Iridium Super
* Shavemac D01 2-Band Marble Blue
* Grooming Dept Mallard
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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I do, but I mainly use one of my Chubby 2 Synthetic brushes as they are just so practical with drying. However, I do also use one of my Omega Pro brushes, as well.
I reserve my 2-Band brushes to pamper my face when I face-lather.

 

Date: 25 May 2018

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush:- RazoRock Plissoft Synth. 24/57mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Dr Harris Windsor Shaving Stick
Razor/Blade:- Merkur 34C / Astra Superior Stainless #6
Post-shave:- Thayers Witch Hazel & Tea Tree Oil / Lucky Tiger Face Moisturizer / Lucky Tiger Aftershave & Face Tonic
Fragrance:- Dolce&Gabbana The One for Men

 

05/25/18 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with Daisygirl Soaps - Citrus Spice Goats Milk Soap
Crown King Alt-Eleven Shampoo & Conditioner Bar- w/ Prickly Pear, Neem Honey & Yucca Root
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Prickly Pear ATG Pre-Shave Soap
Barrister's Reserve Spice Shaving Soap
RazoRock Rosso Corsa F-400 XXL 34MM Noir Plissoft Synthetic Shaving Brush
Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
Detroit Grooming Co. Adjustable 'Alpha' Stainless Steel Razor with Smooth Handle
Feather New Hi-Stainless Blade - 6th Shave
RazoRock Alum Block
Homemade Lime & Rose Witch Hazel
Old Spice Classic Aftershave
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements High Jump 47 Soothing Aftershave Balm
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Lime Ginger Tea Tree Natural Deodorant - New Sport Strength ​

 

That Shavemac is really pops and looks great. Nice photo as always Celestino!
Steve

 

That is such a cool looking razor!

 

Single Pass Evening Head Shave: Pearl-Yaqi/Astra SS

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MAYhem 2018!!!!!

May 24 - It's a Marvy kind of day!

Razor - Simplex
Blade - (3)
Soap - Marvy
Brush - Marvy
Post - Alum

Well, I dug out the Marvy hiding in my den. I've had the puck since 2016 in a baggie and the brush was put back all neatly in its box after the last time as well. It's MAYhem. Let's give the Marvy a go. The brush is a small boar brush and I remember it shedding pretty good back in the day. It's not particularly anything other than a brush.

My recollection of the soap is not good. As in.....I pretty much hated it. Had trouble getting a usable lather in 2016, and it dissipated faster than Williams under a fan. I have a few shaves under my belt since then with other soaps so my first move was to get some water just on the top of the puck and give the brush a longer than normal soap. I stuck with the Simplex razor and Voskhod for its third shave.

When I started loading the puck I noticed it made a lot of soapy bubbles. Kind of like dish soap. I kept working on it until it seemed well loaded then went for the face lather. I was actually able to get good coverage, though the big bubbles were clearly visible. Since I had lather on all of my face I grabbed the razor quick and went for a fast WTG. The lather actually hung around for that pass. I also noticed that the smell of the soap has apparently diminished by sitting in the baggie for two years. Marvy has a scent that I do not like, but it's not noticeable anymore. Second lather was equal to the first and the XTG with touchups was a bit slower than the WTG. By the time I was done I was working on very little lather but it was slick enough to get the job done. In fact, when I checked the shave after the alum (which was a bit warm) I was surprised to find the best shave with the Simplex yet! How in the world did that happen?

A successful run with Marvy soap and brush. Either two years of shaving has given me skills to conquer even the worst soap, or a miracle just dropped in on me. Not complaining either way.

Friday is on the horizon and the start of the Memorial Day Weekend. I hope all of you are able to get out and enjoy the weekend as we roll into the Summer season. As for me - it's the biggest sale of the year and the hours are long and grueling. I'll still be here - but I may later than usual. Have a great one!

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Filarmonica Novodur
Sears Archduke 30 Manchurian
MdC Fougere
LAB AS

 

Razor: Jardy 60
Brush: Leo Frilot Disco Haze 24mm Silvertip
Soap: LPL Rose de Pushkar
A/S: Stirling Mountain Man

Enjoy your shave!
Tom

 

SOTD 24/May/2018

Drew Dick 7/8 near wedge
Alfa custom Rubberset tribute brush with blond horse hair
3P Pre shave cream
Proraso for sensitive skin






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SOTD 20180525.



Brush: M keramiek / Tuxedo.
T.O.B.S Mr. Taylor's scheercrème.
Vintage Souplex razor / custom handle.
Asco Super Stainless (red wrapper) (5).
Hugo Boss Bottled EdT.

Brush with ceramic handle is under test (23).