SoS: November 13, 2017 - November 19, 2017

11/18/17 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with Daisygirl Soaps - Citrus Spice Goats Milk Soap
Crown King Atomic Age Bay Rum Shampoo & Conditioner Puck
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements CUBE Mentholated Preshave Soap
Crown King Atomic Age Bay Rum Artisan Shave Soap
RazoRock 400 Solid Aluminum 24 x 57mm Plissoft Synthetic Shaving Brush
Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
Charcoal Goods Dark Antique Brass Closed Comb Level 2 Head with Tritium Bishop Handle
Gillette 7 O'Clock Russian Green Pack Super Stainless Blade - 2nd Shave
RazoRock Alum Stick
Homemade Lime & Rose Witch Hazel
Crown King Atomic Age Bay Rum Aftershave & Cologne
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Bay Rum Aftershave Tonic
Crown King Mentholated Atomic Age Bay Rum Star Jelly Aftershave
Crown King Atomic Age Bay Rum Natural Deodorant - Sport Strength ​

 

Pre-Shave: SebaMed, cold water
Razor: Weber PH UFO Titan L
Blade: Voskhod (1)
Brush: Paladin TSN LE
Lather: Mystic Water Bergamot, Cedarwood & Juniper
Post-Shave: Alum, Stirling Bay Laurel Witch Hazel, Australian Emu Oil​

 

Here you go @Yehuda D .....Pretty awesome!

 

NOVember!!!

November 17 - Qshave Focus


Razor - Qshave Futur Clone
Blade - (1)
Soap - Truefitt & Hill 1805
Brush - Jayaruh #46
Post - Alum

From here on out there's only one setting on the Futur. Mine. Wide open at 6 and ready to either shave or strip bark. Whatever's needed for the day. I'll be using some blades that have performed well for me in trials, and are not Russian. I've chosen the Treet Platinum, Treet New Steel, Gillette Platinum Plus (Brazil), Kai, and to start with tonight, the Israeli Red Personna. This is a blade I've only used in trials along with its cousins by different names but who all seem to perform the same. It will be an interesting comparison to the Qshave American Personna.

Truefitt & Hill 1805 with the JR46 tonight and I can now say, after two successful lathers with it, that I have this soap dialed in. Great lather, slick, nice and cushy and not at all difficult to get that way. Once you get the water right, at least, and I seem to have the formula figured out.

With the razor wide open it's just so easy to get a great first pass. The Qshave Personna was rough. Not serious enough the first night to cause problems, but on the second night it was getting worse fast. The Israeli Personna - smooth, effective and comfortable, just like in its trials. The second pass was just as easy and comfortable. I used diagonal "X" patterns on the neck to touch up and finish and the baby is in the house. Alum is just slightly warm on my neck. No worries.

I like this razor when it's on my namesake setting. And this blade is a winner with it as well. I'll stick with it a couple more days and just enjoy the shaves. Have a great weekend! The last before Thanksgiving!

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SOTD Friday - November 18, 2017
SIX BLADE Cartridge Razor DISTRACTION
RAZOR: Gillette Fusion5 Proglide (the original Gillette 5+ blade razor)
BLADE: - features five blades spaced closer together (vs MACH3) for incredible comfort.
PREP: Hot shower with Zest Soap, hot water rinse
BRUSH: NO - applied by hand
PRE-SHAVE: NO
SHAVE CREAM: Gillette Fusion ProGlide - Sensitive OCEAN BREEZE
POST SHAVE: Hot water rinse
AFTER SHAVE: Aqua Velva Ice Blue
BALM: Maison the Collection - Moroccan Mint Tea Lotion

Needed a fast, efficient shave this morning. Reached for my trusty 5+ blade Gillette Fusion ProGlide.
Achieved a great 1-pass DFS using this razor with the compatible Fusion ProGlide shave gel. This has a nice scent and provides a nice chill to the face.
Though I get great protection from this cream, it leaves my skin a bit dry post shave.
AV Ice Blue is very compatible with the Moroccan Mint Tea Lotion.
Friday came fast this week.

Have a good weekend, all.

 

Wow, great pic Celestino. I really like the background you chose.
Steve

 

Saturday shave

Muhle r89
Razorock plisoft 28 mm brush

Razorock blue shaving Soap
Alum Block
Thayers witch hazel

Aftershave... Paa sancre de draco

Have a great day guys

 

Gillette Atra Plus
Dollar General Cart. (1)
Barbasol Original
Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block
Witch Hazel

A Simple And Smooth Saturday Shave

Have A Great Day Everyone

 

Good picture and a great looking brush.

 

SOTD 20171118.



J&T® bamboo / Tuxedo.
TFS Tabacco Verde.
Fatip Testina Gentile / custom greep.
Gillette 365 Stainless (4).
Hugo Boss ASB.

 

SOTD: Early morning shave today and I decided to put to use this unusual Sheffield-made 6/8" 'Celebrated 3415' razor with a fullered blade, made by Joseph Smith & Sons (ca1850). I'm happy to report that, typically, no 'blood gutter' is required for the majority of my shaves. Crowne & Crane 'Lavender & Cedar' soap, Omega #627 silvertip brush, and a homemade Bay Rum aftershave to finish. Have a great weekend, gents!

 

November 18, 2017
OneBlade Genesis
Modified Gem PTFE (8)
30 DC LE with Omega 20107 Boar Knot
Nuàvia Blu

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It felt so wonderful to get that lovely-scented rich lather from the Gin+Tonic on the Rocks soap on my face and the menthol chill was so nice. Three passes gave me a perfect BBS shave, the Lucky Tiger balm felt so cooling as well as soothing, and the Fougere Santal aftershave from Reef Point earned me kisses from my beautiful wife and compliments from the waitress who served me breakfast!

Have a great day!

 

Great shot Clint.
Steve

 

Thank you Steve.

 

Last Night's Shave 11/17/17

NEROLI MADNESS - Crown King Planet 9.
LADY EVERSHARP, Vintage Schick Super Chromium (2)
Whipped Dog 30mm BOAR.
Rite-Aid Witch Hazel.

 

Soho Joe Original Face Wash
JR #168
Tabac Soap
Gillette Slim
GSB
A little alum
Nivea Sensitive Post Shave Balm
Pinaud Clubman splash

Good shave. Going back to the rocket HD for next one. Don't think I get on with GSB's either. Have a nice day all.

 

Great shave when 2 woman are fighting over u .

 

Saturday

Prep: Warm Shower-Stirling Bath Soap-Arkadia
Soap: Proraso Blue Cream
Razor: Gillette Red Tip Super Speed
Blade: Vintage 70’s Wilkinson Sword “Light Brigade” NEW Chromium (Shave #2)
Brush: Bethlehem Olivewood/Whipped Dog High Mountain-24mmx50mm
Aftershave: Fine Platinum

WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angles for my beard)

Proraso Blue Cream today. 20 seconds to load the Bethlehem Olivewood/Whipped Dog Silvertip brush. Easy, thick, slick, lather. Vintage Wilkinson Sword “Light Brigade” NEW Chromium in the Gillette Red Tip SS. Excellent smooth, close shave. I finished with Fine Platinum aftershave.

Bob

 

Oh my goodness, my wife is JEALOUS!