SoS: November 20, 2017 - November 26, 2017

L&L Grooming - Darkfall
Kent V8
Radio 1912 | Gem PTFE

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This was my first use of the rare Radio razor. It appears to just be a regular 1912 with "Radio" branding. However, the blade sits back a bit farther resulting in much less blade-feel, but surprisingly no sacrifice in efficiency. Of course the stock solid handle is much heavier and longer than most 1912 iterations, also contributing to a different experience. This was an outstandingly comfortable shave.

 

Nice picture of an interesting-looking razor!

 

SOTD 11.20.2017
Head Shave Only:
Pre-shave: hot shower
Brush: Omega Synthetic Hi-Brush
Shave creams: Barbasol Sensitive Skin travel can + CO Bigelow Premium Shave Cream
http://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/the-adulterated-barbasol-thread.57857/
Razor: Schick Krona
Blade: Wilkinson-Sword (4)
Post-shave: Assured WH (Dollar Tree), Nivea Sensitive Skin Cooling PS Balm, Skin Bracer

This was the last shave for this travel size can of Barbasol Sensitive Skin. You can go to http://theshaveden.com/forums/threa...m-travel-can-experiment-sensitive-skin.57755/ for further details.

Excellent shave today. I'm very tempted to start shaving my face again because the whiskers are driving me crazy, but I promised my bride I wouldn't (face) shave this month. The things we do for love, right?

Have a great week, everyone! And Happy Thanksgiving for those who celebrate it!

 

Thank you, Kerry. I appreciate the kind words, my friend.

 

11/21/17 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with Crabtree & Evelyn Indian Sandalwood Triple Milled Soap
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
Charcoal Goods Dark Antique Brass Closed Comb Level 2 Head with Tritium Bishop Handle
Gillette 7 O'Clock Russian Green Pack Super Stainless Blade - 5th Shave
RazoRock Alum Block
Homemade Lime & Rose Witch Hazel
Booster Mosswood Aftershave
NIVEA Men Sensitive Cooling Post Shave Balm
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Sandalwood Natural Deodorant​

 

Nice razor and another outstanding photo Matt!
Steve

 

Thank you!

 

NOVember!!!

November 20 - Pot luck shaves with a light Stirling focus


Razor - 1947 Gillette Super Speed
Blade - (1)
Soap - Stirling Ben Franklin
Brush - Stirling Synthetic
Post - Alum

Well the mailman was good to me today. My latest order from Stirling arrived. SWMBO needed more bath soap so that was really why I placed the order but hey.....if I'm ordering I'm not going empty handed. I ordered a sample of Ben Franklin, Galtlinburg and Mountain Man as well as a full bar of the Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap. Yep, he got me. I don't use it every time but I like it as an option. Vendor enabling win!! His attempt to seduce me into another product is a sample of Executive Man bath soap. I think I'm immune to this one even though I like the scent. My African Black Soap is hard to beat for what I need a bath soap to do.

I decided that I'll try each of the samples over the next three nights for a light focus on the new soaps. I picked the '47 Super Speed that I don't use enough and, in keeping with my earlier vow on the Qshave to not use Russian blades, I loaded a Treet Platinum. This is a blade I have used and trust. Pretty decent.

I went with Ben Franklin to start tonight. Very nice scent. Not at all like the sweaty pants of a guy in Philly in the summer writing revolutionary documents. (You'll have to read the actual description on Stirling's website to fully appreciate that remark). I did three full passes just because and have an extremely nice BBS to show for it with the alum being nearly silent. Very, very nice. This razor was the first model of the Super Speed and they knew they had a winner from that day I'm sure.

Tomorrow I'll pick one of the other new samples and give it a try. For the first shave with Ben Franklin I rate it a winner. So far I've only eliminated one Stirling soap from my den. The Scots Pine Sheep went away, but the Electric Sheep is definitely in. Just too much pine for my liking with the Scots, even though it was mutton tallow. I've always been sensitive to pine scents and, while it wasn't horrible like a pine cleaner, it just didn't work with my dislike for artificial pine. Great feel though.

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A very nice shave with my Herder today. Nothing remarkable about the reduction but the end result said it all. I rarely use a brush two shaves in a row but I enjoyed the Romera so much on it’s maiden voyage that I put it to use again today. Sweet.

Hot water preparation
AOS Lavender PSO
Mike’s Natural Soaps Barber Shop
Romera Wengue Chubby Manchurian Badger
Friedr Herder 77 Square 6/8
Thayers Witch Hazel Rose Petal



Happy shaving - Karl

 

Fun shave with a fun razor...
Razor: “Hot Rod Wosty” George Wostenholm & Sons Celebrated I•XL Razor 7/8 wedge
Brush: 24 mm Shavemac D01 Silvertip
Soap: Captain’s Choice North
A/S: Country Club 1837

 

Good Morning Everyone SOTD 11/21/17

Ming Shi 2000s (set on 5)
Wilkinson Sword (2)
E-Shave Badger
TCD White Birch & Tobacco Shave Butter
Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block
Stetson Fresh A/S

Another Fine Shave With The Ming Shi

Have A Great Day!

 

You have some outstanding outdoor photos Matt.

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Tabacstag
Sometimes I wonder why I bother using anything else. Then I remember that I like variety, and there are so many excellent artisans that I want to support.
Prep: PAA Cube
Soap: Tabac
Brush: Brothers Bristles Silver Surfer
Razor: Rockwell 6sR6
Blade: voskhod
AS: Tabac Splash and Balsam

 

SOTD 20171121



J&T® bamboe / Tuxedo.
Jabones by Luna "Java".
Maggard slant / MR14 handle.
Gillette 365 Stainless (7).
PeReJa Lavender EdC.

 

Thank you, sir!

 

Good looking brush Jan.

 

Doug ...

 

This Frozen Cranberry soap lives up to its name - it smells like Cranberry and it's as cold as hell with great lather and good skincare. The Snake Bite froze me big-time. What a nice BBS shave this was!

Best wishes!

 

Snow already? Nice photo Doug.