SoS: November 20, 2017 - November 26, 2017

I'm dedicating my shave to you-two cool ones together. But it will be 55 here, after all. Not warm enough for Stoylin Glacial Wintergreen, though.

 

Thanks, Steve.

 

Great shave tonight! The MERS soap was slick and cushioned with great protection and residual feel, Shark Chrome on it's second shave in the Aristocrat mowed my whole dome down smooth and comfortable even against the grain. Rose Thayers, Skin Bracer and AV Sensitive ASB left me feeling great and fresh!

 

NOVember!!!

November 24 - Pot luck shaves

Razor - 1946-47 Gillette Aristocrat
Blade - (2)
Soap - Route 66 Bourbon Jungle
Brush - Jayaruh #54
Post - Alum

Late night shave thanks to a very busy day and wanting to finish off the last two episodes of Godless when I got home finally. If you have Netflix I highly recommend that show. Seven episodes and highly entertaining, especially for you fans of westerns!

Second night for the Treet New Steel and I matched it up with Route 66 Bourbon Jungle and the JR54. The lather was absolutely incredibly slick. Probably the slickest lather I've gotten from Route 66. Nice! In spite of the lather, the blade was a bit on the rough side. And then I remembered the blade. First shave as good as the Treet Platinum, no questions. Second shave it tends to show a little wear and it won't get a third shave from me now. The blade is quite good if you are a one or two shave per blade shaver. Otherwise, the Platinum is the better choice.

The result showed that as well. Three full passes and a very nice DFS but no baby tonight. That's the first miss in five shaves. I'll move on to a different blade tomorrow.

Another early start tomorrow morning as the annual shopping frenzy continues. Hope you have all your shopping done or you're smart enough to avoid it! Have a great weekend!

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Nice Scuttle Doug!
Steve

 

11/25/17 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with The Sudsy Soapery Lavender & Peppermint Soap with Soothing Oatmeal
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Sandalwood Shampoo/Conditioning Puck
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements ICE Pre-Shave Soap
Stirling Soap Company Christmas Eve Shave Soap
RazoRock 400 Solid Aluminum 24 x 57mm Plissoft Synthetic Shaving Brush
Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
Mühle R41 Razor 2013 Head
Derby Extra Blade - 3rd Shave
RazoRock Alum Block
Thayers Lemon Witch Hazel Astringent with Aloe Vera Formula
RazoRock Mr. Pink After Shaving Splash
NIVEA Men Sensitive Cooling Post Shave Balm
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Sandalwood Natural Deodorant​

 

Pre-Shave: SebaMed, cold water
Razor: Guerrilla
Blade: Ladas (2)
Brush: Maseto 2-band Finest
Lather: Mike's Lime
Post-Shave: Alum, Stirling Bay Laurel Witch Hazel, Australian Emu Oil​

 

Congratulations on the Jeff's Soap.

 

Thanks very much Steve.

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Saturday 25th November



Birch Tar Soap and Groomed Facial Scrub
Vitos Preshave Cream
P&B Imperial RumSoap
Yaqi Mysterious Space 26mm Tuxedo
Ikon SBS on a Windrose Damascus Handle
Gillette 7 O'Clock Yellow Blade
Alum Block and Rinse
BBA Post Shave
Benjamins Mentholated Bay Rum

First time using the Ikon SBS which was given some heft by the Windrose handle. I have never had much interest in dual format razors...but for some reason this one intrigued me. Perhaps it was the reversible base plate . For this shave I used the less aggressive mode and got a wonderful BBS shave with 3 passes and a little touchup

My nearest and dearest is away for the weekend attending a British Dressage event, so tonight it will be Beer, Burgers and Strictly......or perhaps that should be strictly Beer and Burgers!

Enjoy your weekend

 

SvdD 20171125.



J&T® wengé / Maggard synth.
Arko Men Fresh shaving cream.
PAL Injectomatic.
Schick Proline B-20 (2).
Hugo Boss ASB.
In a foldable shaving bowl (actually meant to contain doggy's water or food ;-) )

 

Good picture and a great setup.

 

November 25, 2017
Above The Tie Calypso R1
Feather (3)
Rubberset 400 #3 with WSP HMW
Nuàvia Blu

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Good picture Clint. Beautiful blume on your knot. Have a good Saturday.

 

Good Morning Everyone SOTD 11/25/17

'62 Gillette Slim (set on 6)
Wilkinson Sword (5)
Synthetic
Col. Conk Almond
Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block
Aqua Velva Musk A/S

A Smooth Saturday Shave

Have A Great Day!

 

Thank you Doug

 

Thank you Doug. I have a work appointment at noon but I am looking forward to spending the afternoon with the girls watching some college football, Don't worry I won't buy anything.

 

TTFFC Saturday
Superb shave today with Through The Fire Fine Craft. I also wanted to draw attention to their cross country trek to rescue dogs and bring them to a no kill shelter. The lather and scent are both excellent, as is the post shave feel.

 

A funny thing happened today. I used a soap that normally would never touch - that soap was WILLIAMS! It actually worked pretty good thanks to my Plissoft synthetic which is such a good brush. A splash of Booster Polar Ice and I'm good to go!

Have a nice Saturday!

 

Good picture of fine gear.