SoS: November 2021

Thank you very much, Gary!

 

Thank you Gary!!

 

Gary that aftershave must leave your face feeling fine!

Paul D

 

Aaaaaand....it's that time of the week again-Throwback Thursday. Here's my plan for tomorrow:

prep-AgadirMen Bodywash(in shower)
shave-Simpsons(Luxury Shaving Cream In A Tub)*
brush-MaggardRazors (Marble Handle)
razor-Gillette Sensor Deuce Pivot DisposeABLE
A.S.-Safari 4 Men(by Ralph Lauren)**
Fragrance-Pierre Cardin
*-1919(says so right on the lid)
**-1990

 

Thank you Gary.

 

Thanks Dave. It feels very mild, along the lines of a Schick Krona but also shaves very close and comfortable. The head has a pivot feature very much along the lines of a Persona Floating Head Razor & tension is adjusted with the band spring you see on the bottom of the handle. When I first got it I shaved it with it with a head locked in place and it was okay, but every shave since I've used the pivot feature and they have been outstanding shaves. Here is an older post showing the pivot & patent info The Misfit Razor Thread I tried to show the minimal blade gap in following pics.

 

Thanks, another cool razor to hunt then

 

Thursday SOTD



Razor: OneBlade Hybrid
Blade: Feather FHS (D4)
Brush: WildWestBrushworks 24mm Zenith Silvertip Tulip
Bowl: ShaveWorks 4.25"
Pre-Shave Scrub: MRGLO Lime
Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Rainforest
Shave Soap: Grooming Dept Chypre Conifere
Balm: Saponificio Varesino Puro Burro di Karitè
Aftershave: Chatillon Lux Bon Vivant Toner
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Conifere, as in Stoylin's Coniferous?

 

Gracias Señor Gary

Sweet tech shave Gary. Love the french handle

 

I remember hunting google for that picture. I try to find the perfumer and their picture. I'm probably WAY overboard in my postings as nobody probably cares who made the scent. I just like giving respect to creators of what I enjoy. Of course you like Clubman products. You're human. Who doesn't like them?

 

Nice pictures. Nice Tabac set.

 

This looks like a razor I'd love to see fully restored by Razor Emporium. I wonder how 'new' and shiny they can make that look. And what it would look like with a mirror shine and plating or perhaps even a protective coating on the brass to maintain the mirror polish. Hmm....

 

THURSDAY'S SHAVE​

Perfumed by:
Henry Creed III


Bath Soap - Lucky Girl Boutique's Pure Body Delights "Black Magic" (Scent by Shannon's Soaps)

Razor - Merkur 45 Bakelite
Blade - *3rd Shave
Shave Brush - YAQi R1605-S Synthetic
Razor/Brush Stand/Shave Soap Mug Mud's Evolution Pottery
Pre-shave Oil - Lather & Wood "unscented"
Shave Soap - Citrus Dusk (Vegan soap formulation by Country Club for Men & "Black Magic" Scent by Shannon's Soaps)
Aftershave - Citrus Dusk (Aftershave by Country Club for Men & "Black Magic" Scent by Shannon's Soaps)
Deodorant - Lucky Girl Boutique's Pure Body Delights Black Magic (Scent by Shannon's Soaps)
Fragrance - Creed Sélection Verte [Vaulted]

 

Tim I think it’s pretty cool that you’re calling out the individuals who created the products you enjoy.

paul D

 

SOTD : 18th November 2021.



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Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Asda Pomegranate & Apple Extract Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Pears Transparent Bar Soap.
Brush: Fine 24mm Synthetic.
Face Lather.
Lather : Erasmic Shaving Soap Bowl.
Blade: Trig Silver Edge. (D2) (Green cover)
Razor: Parker 98r.

Post:
Cold water face wash with brush squeezings, Cold Water Face Rinse./ Homemade (~Autumn/Winter mix~) peppermint lavender, eucalyptus, + Tea Tree essential Oils Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./ Cien X-Bold ASL. + Sensitive ASB.

Greetings,

Early morning shave,

Last outing of the Treet Trig silver Edge which performed wonderfully feeling smooth & efficient...The Erasmic Soap Bowl & Semogue 1470 both gave an admirably face lathering performance this morning providing me with slick protective lather in a short space of time. Leaving a wonderful post shave feel.

Another enjoyable 2 pass + pick ups close comfortable shave with no errors to report...Finishing the shave off with a small dollop of Cien Sensitive ASB.

My face is feeling smooth cool, & smelling divine.

Keep safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.

 

Thursday November 18, 2021
Razor: One Blade Core
Blade: Feather
Brush: JT Hybrid/Boar
Soap: Highland Springs Forge
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Nivea Deep
Fragrance: Paco Rabanne 1 Million
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,107

Figured I'd take the 3 new to me things for a spin. The soap was a nice scent but not what I expected but a nice bright scent. The slickness was extremely good. Even residual slickness had me grab a cloth to get traction on my neck when skin stretching. The Brush was a pleasure to use and comfortable in the handle. The knot is a little floppy for me but I adjusted technique and am very happy with it and the connection it gives me. The One Blade was easy to use and got me a close shave. Just on the fence about a razor that will train me to do the exact opposite of what we learn here about proper pressure. Had to really apply pressure to get it to cut for me. I'll need some more shaves with it and check on the blades availability and longevity. Very thankful for the new additions to the den and hope all have a great day !

 

Mike, that head design is virtually identical to the Fine Accoutrements’s “Marvel” razor. For $40, it’s a great little shaver.

 

SOTD THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 18, 2021

If you’ve ever heard the term ‘hidden gems’, then that’s an apt characterization of the two splendid shaving tools used in this morning’s shave. My software this morning was PAA Coconut Bay, an oldie but goodie pre-CK6 formulation soap that SWMBO can tolerate. The RazoRock Rubberset Synth is a great little brush and did a superb job, both generating and spreading the two types of lather I like, thin and watery for my mug, and thicker and more yogurty for the dome.

Despite several years of searching, I can find nothing on this wonderful little Lord 6/8 straight razor. It was my second straight razor acquisition. Its Art Deco look would seem to place it in the 20s or 30s, but I would welcome other information on this particular razor from any more knowledgeable shave brothers or sisters out there. The red coffin box is marked NY, NY and the blade was imported from Solingen, Germany. It’s a beautifully balanced little razor, and holds a great edge. Two and a half passes left my mug blissfully velveteen.

When Italian Barber first designed their “Lupo” as an improved CNC SS knockoff of the hallowed Wolfman WR1, it was initially rolled out a year or so ago with a dark DLC coating. Yours truly bought this one from their second batch release. They’re now well into the the second generation of this safety razor. Current offerings are uncoated with different gaps. This original razor has a narrow sweet spot like my AS-D2, and is a great noggin shaver. Two ATG passes and your happy narrator was back in the land of smooth velveteen bliss from noggin to shoulders.

RAZOR: Lord 6/8. (Mug), RazoRock DLC Coated Lupo (Dome)
BLADE: Kai DE (3)
PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a scrub with Argan Oil
BRUSH: RazoRock Rubberset Replica with Synth Knot
SOAP: PAA Coconut Bay
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by a rinse with Thayers WH. Finished with Coconut Bay AS Splash.

 

Thursday's Shave


Cold Water Rinse
3P Shave Soap
Semogue 1305 Boar
ENDGEM SPEED 3D
Personna GEM SS PTFE
CWR
Lustray Spice After Shave

Day 18 of 3D Printed Razor Month

The 3P Shave Soap lathered well with the Semogue 1305 Boar Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the ENDGEM SPEED 3D Razor with a Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Lustray Spice After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...