SOS: October 2019

Wool Fat Wednesday SOTD

A smooth and comfortable first shave with the DLC Razorock Lupo SS. I definitely dig the somewhat bronzy color. It isn't quite as efficient as I was expecting for my beard but did pretty well. It obviously does not have a significant blade gap. I may try a Feather in it and see how that goes. Slight irritation next to my chin from extra buffing but otherwise all good. I hope everyone has a wonderful Wednesday.

Josh




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OCtober 9th SOTD
Gillette Single Ring
WD HM Badger/ Cypress Handle
Jeeves Blood on Steel 2018 Combo
Thayers

Have a great day all!

 

Get Well Soon Jayruh!
This was a superb shave. Jayruh made this brush handle from the wood of a Louisville Slugger and I will always cherish it. Roam and Bon Vivant work together nicely.

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Rockwell 6s R6
Blade: Personna Lab Blue
Brush: Jayruh Slugger 159
Pre-Shave: PAA Cube 2.0 Menthol
Lather: B-M Roam
Aftershave: Chatillon Lux Bon Vivant Toner
Additional Care:
Dr. Jon's Flowers in the Dark

 

2019-10-09, Wednesday


This morning I used for the first time this soap: great mechanics and scent.
Funny enough I got a couple of nicks on my cheeks and can't guess why: razor is a feaher on my skin, as usual.
The only option is the blade: it seemed me thinner than the Gillette's i normally use, but I can't see why, especially in a, normally, safe area!



Sapone PS: Valobra Glicerolanolina
Sapone: Declaration Grooming, TSM Fougère
Ciotola: La Mariolina
Pennello: Lab. Villefranche, Cucciolino Padouk/Silvertip 24
Rasoio: Gillette, Rocket
Lametta: Personna, Lab Blue
AS 1: MilMil, Figaro Gel
AS 2: Lab. Lirici, Biancamenta
EdT: Vicious, Accidia
ST: Artie Shaw

 

Merkur 34c
Astra SP
Omega 10049
Proraso green SS
Hega AS

 

I note that you are still struggling with this setup. Why do you think that is and what do you think you need to do to make it shine? Or is this razor and blade just not going to work fully for you?

 

My results have improved a lot, but i'm not a big fan of the razor. Nothing really wrong with it, i can get a good shave out of it, but the handle just feels too short for me. I'll try different blades after i've completed the 30 days, today was day 22 i think.

 

I did 30 days with the same razor after which i called it the vegetable equivalent of a potato. Not great at anything but not rubbish either.

 

Pre: Warm water face wash
Brush: Shavemac TSR 2015 ST
Soap: Stirling Spice
Razor: Valet AutoStrop VC-1
Blade: Gem PTFE (de-spined)
Post: Warm then cold water rinse, Old Spice ASL

Smooth Shaves to one and all.

 

Dart (Tibam hsndle)/Treet Platinum (1)/Murphy & McNeill. Marvelous shave.

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Gillette ABC Razor
Astra SP Blade
Frank Shaving Boar Brush
Love My Skin Beau Brummel Cybilla Soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel w/Orange
Aqua Velva Musk After Shave

 

Wednesday 9th October (am)




Clubman Shave Butter (Pre Shave)
Vitos Red Shaving Soap
Simpson Beaufort (B6) Badger Brush
PAA Bakelite Slant with a 7 O'Clock Super Platinum
Witch Hazel
Dove Moisturiser
Clubman Special Reserve

3 Passes for a smooth and close finish

 

quite possible..

 

very cool Perry..

 

my 34c sits in its box and has done for almost 3 years..it works but no redeeming qualities about it.. kind of boring..

 

awesome shaves and pics everyone..

 

Thursday's Plan:

Well, not much of one-coming back to Agadir A.S,/Lumbjerjack(TSE)soap-but with a different brush:

Brush-Stoylin " li'l brudder" Synthetic

 

My poor Stoylin Spice-haven't used it for a long time. As with the WSP Mahogony, I'll give it more time these cold months.

 

You'll enjoy it all the more after the wait.