SOS: October 2019

Thanks, Gary!

 

Thanks Douglas.
The soap was new to me but everything worked together very nicely for a great result!

 

Super 84 (5)/Treet/MDC



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Muhle :: Paladin :: Barrister & Mann "Reserve Classic"​

 

SOTD OCtober 21st


Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap
Timeless SS .95OC
Feather (3)
JR #352 (30mm, Cruiser Class)
Tabac
The Veg
SP Dottie lather bowl

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Razor: Non-Diamond Gillette Tech Aluminium.
Blade: Feather
Soap: Boots Cool Cologne *waves at @wchnu *
Brush: No.26

Well, when my face isn't on fire from (stress?) my job is on fire. Absolute manic at the moment so not much time really to shoot the breeze.
Boots cream for fuzzy's interest and because its menthol (mental) -Monday . I picked the feather because of 3 days growth. I must have a tough beard because it was a bit of a rough shave even with it. 3-ish passes for a SAS. The cream is good, lovely and slick and isn't one for fluffing up which will also be fuzzy-positive. A cool menthol rather than face burning. The razor is a beaut as well, it is a lovely little Brass/Aluminium handled and base plate tech. No diamond around the gillette and the font is a bit odd as well. Suspicions it is a Sportsman, but @mr-razor doesn't give a head shot or weight on his, so one can't be sure. Either way, it had no issue dealing with my 3 days of fuzz.

Shave-on.

 

Monday OCtober 21

Going with some US made razors this week. First up is my 1934 Aristocrat. While this razor shaves well, it's not quite as good as my British Aristocrat #15.

Bowl/Scuttle - GP12
Soap - MWF (it's Monday)
Brush - Rubberset 400-3
Blade - Gillette Platinum (5)
Razor - Gillette Aristocrat 1934 (US)
Post Shave - OSMA Pierre alum, Clubman Reserve Whiskey Woods

Shave rating 5 of 5

This Aristocrat is a mild razor and not very efficient. I received a good shave in 2 passes. I didn't shave over the weekend so I had 3 days beard growth. The first pass WTG was smooth with no blade feel, and not very efficient and it left me with some stragglers, <DFS. The second pass, XTG and again was a very smooth pass with absolutely no blade feel and and finished BBS. The MWF lather was very good on both passes. I got a 2 pass, nick and weeper free shave. The alum was silent, even on my neck area which is unusual. I finished off with the Clubman Whiskey Woods, a scent I really like.

Overall, a really good shave. Going with some US made OC razors this week.

Happy OCtober and great shaves everyone.



- Ken

 

Cold Water Rinse
C.O. Bigelow Shave Cream
Jayaruh #340 Badger
C.V. Heljestrand
Heljestrand wedge
CWR
Osage Rub

My prep was just a cold water rinse. The C.O. Bigelow Shave Cream face lathered well with the Jayaruh #340 Badger Brush. I did two passes and a cleanup with the C.V. Heljestrand razor with a Heljestrand wedge blade and ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Osage Rub. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

Great brush!


- Ken

 

Gillette New SC/Colonial General Brass Handle Razor
Bic Chrome Platinum Blade
Semogue Excelsior Boar Brush
Proraso/Love My Skin Spearmint Soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Lucky Tiger Aspen After Shave

 

New week and a new razor to try! I really haven’t been excited for a new razor in quite a bit but the Supply V2 really caught my eye and as I have no other Schick type SE I figured why not?! So today I loaded a new Schick blade into this polished beauty and gave it a go.

Today’s soap Henri et Victoria Cognac and Cuban Cigars. So good a scent and an amazing performing soap. Really enjoyed using this today and honestly really liking the tobacco and leather scents lately.

So I got through a very easy two pass shave with the “classic” or two dot plate. Close and comfortable with zero nicks or irritation. The angle took a little to get used to but no issues. I have the mild (one) and aggressive (three dot) plate which I will try next. I figure this week will be dedicated to the Supply V2!

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Supply The Single Edge V2
Blade: Schick Injector
Brush: Simpson Colonel X2L
Lather: Henri et Victoria Cognac and Cuban Cigars
Aftershave: Henri et Victoria Cognac and Cuban Cigars
Additional Care:
B.I.G. Co. Alum Block
Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza

 

Grazie, Sergio.

Vielen Dank, mein Lieber.

 

Monday’s Shave

Razor: 1914 Aristocrat
Blade: Feather Hi Stainless
Brush: ER 2500
Soap: Derby
AS: THE VEG!

Tonight was my first go with my new to me razor. It performed as expected for the old type. Smooth and mildish feeling. It is a bit deceptive as it gave a no effort DFS 3 pass no touch up.

I find I much prefer really sharp blades on the old Gillette’s.

The Derby is a surprisingly nice and slick soap. It will stay in my rotation. Especially as I am mostly a stick soap guy as of late.

What can you say about THE VEG. If you are chosen it ROCKS.

Tom



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I likey!!

 

October 22, 2019
Tatara Masamune OC with Nodachi Top Plate
Gillette 7 O’clock Yellow
Thäter 4125/3
Signature Soaps Hibernia
Fine L’Orange Noir

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Tuesday 10.22.19 SOTD
RazoRock Essential Oil Of Lime Shave Oil
RazoRock Game Changer OC .84-P. / Gillette Nacet (1)
Simpsons Commodore X3 Best Badger
RazoRock "What The Puck?!" Lime Burst
Italian Barber Amici After Shaving Splash

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Niiiiice

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Essenza is great. Nice soap as well

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awesome..

 

fantastic shave and pic Tom..the aristocrat looks excellent..