SoS: Oct 30 - Nov 5, 2017

I like the looks of that razor. Wow! Great picture, BTW.

 

Thanks Jim. The jet black finish is a b**ch to keep spotless as the glossy finish doesn't hide any water spots, oils from your fingers. Great shaver though so only complaint I have regarding the razor.

 

NOVember!!!

November 1 - Stalling for time


Razor - Qshave Futur Clone
Blade - (1)
Soap - Stirling Barbershop
Brush - Jayaruh #54
Post - Alum

It's the alternate focus to start NOVember for me. Two packages still in transit for my planned focus. One finally arrived in NYC over the weekend and left Connecticut today to head west. The other is still in between Moscow and NYC. Looks like the Qshave razor and I are going to get well acquainted, and that's perfectly fine.

I have used this razor a few times but hadn't focused on it yet. It comes with 5 blades, made in the USA (don't know where but I'm hunting) and they are Titanium coated, so they say at least. There's no branding or anything else on the blades themselves.

I chose setting 2 for the razor to start the month. That puts the gap just over the Fatboy/Slim on 9. I noticed Rick went all out for #6 on his clone today and seemed to do well overall, especially given the circumstances. I decided on Stirling Barbershop with the JR54 to get the ridiculously easy lather. Seriously - instant lather nearly as fast as a can of goop but oh so much better.

Two impressions. As for the razor it is heavy but not hard to control. I let the weight of the razor do all the work. Getting the angle wasn't too tough but holding it is a bit of a challenge compared to most. That funky head tends to throw me off just a bit. It provides a nice audible feedback so you know when you're on target. The #2 setting was effective and comfortable, but you know there's a gap. No doubt about that. As for the blade, well, I'll say it's ok. I'm not overly impressed. Kind of ordinary. It did do the job without pulling or tugging but there are certainly better blades out there. Still, I finished with a near-BBS after two passes and some fumbling for touchups trying to get the angle right. Nothing to complain about.

I want to give one of the blades a trial through a Gillette Adjustable at some point just to see what's there by the standard I'm used to. In the meantime I'll give this blade at least another day before switching to something I trust. All in all a good start to the month!

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Thursday shave

shavemac 26 silvertip badger brush
muhle r89 and derby blade

tobs sandalwood shaving cream
alum block
Thayer witch hazel

aftershave....pitralon classic

have a nice day guys

 

Pre-Shave: SebaMed, cold water
Razor: Razorock Mamba SS
Blade: Voskhod (1)
Brush: Hucklaration
Lather: Mike's Bay Rum
Post-Shave: Alum, Stirling Bay Laurel Witch Hazel, Australian Emu Oil​

 

Good Morning Everyone SOTD 11/02/17

'62 Gillette Slim (set on 5)
Ming Shi MP-036 (2)
Synthetic
Col. Conk Amber
Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block
Aqua Velva Musk A/S

A Fine Shave The Ming Shi Blade Was Still Smooth

Have A Great Day

 

Cobra Classic & Feather Pro #3
RR Beehive 28mm
PannaCremma Labdano
Humphreys Alcoholado Maravilla
Nivea 2in1 lotion/balm


An exquisite shave from the Cobra Classic. Received it yesterday as I was extremely lucky in purchasing it off the BST on another forum. Wonderful razor and just gorgeous to look at. I couldn't be any happier with the acquisition of this fine tool. May you Gents have a great day and shaves.....​

 

SOTD 20171102.



Yaqi model R151016-S2.
Dusy Professional MEN Kabinett.
Schick type O injector (copy).
Personna S/S PTFE coated (5).
PeReJa Lavender EdC.

 

ThuRusseday
It's been a while since I've used this soap, and I love it. The scent is a classy cologne and the lather is excellent. The shave was smooth, easy and comfortable.
Prep: PAA Cube
Soap: B&M Cologne Russe
Brush: Wild West Go Green
Razor: Rockwell 6sR6
Blade: voskhod
AS: B&M Cologne Russe

 

November 2, 2017
Colonial Razors General
Feather Super Pro (2)
Doug Korn DK7 with Druida Manchurian
Nuàvia Rossa

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Good picture and setup Steve.

 

Great colors Clint.

 

Thank you Doug.

 

November 2 SOTD:

Stirling Synthetic Brush
la Cigale
Ever-Ready 1914
Stirling Unscented PSB
Vintage Old Spice AS

 

Good picture and line up Jim. Vintage Old Spice is a keeper.

 

Thank you, Doug!

 

This shave was a three pass work of art that turned out so BBS. The freezing power from the Glacial Black Cherry soap is insane, just like the other ones from this line. The lather worked up so rich and slick, with wonderful blade glide. The Diana balm is a real menthol bomb, and the Rubby Dubby Doo clobbered me with a huge freeze of its own!

Wishing everybody an awesome day!

 

SOTD November 2, 2017

Prep: Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
Blade: GEM stainless
Razor: GEM Featherweight
Brush: Surrey badger
Lather: Stirling Sharp Dressed Man
Post: Witch hazel, Stirling Sharp Dressed Man aftershave
WTG, touch up

Nice and easy shave with good results. Stirling always comes through. Terrific scent and performance.

Have a great day!

 

2 November


Pre-Shave: Hot Shower
Brush: Omega Boar Brush 81064
Soap: Palmolive Stick
Razor: Black Aluminium General w/ Stainless Steel Handle, Colonial Razors
Blade: Kai Pink, Kai Captain Titan Mild (7)
Post-Shave: Cold Water rinse and Tribute After Shave, Avon Touring T Decanter
Photo:


A two pass, some where between DFS and BBS shave.

 

TSD Bourbon Vanilla Shave Stick
Doug Korn Brush
SRD Gold Bug Razor
Lucky Tiger
Pitrulon Classic After Shave
Have fun!