SoS: October 2021

Thank you Sir !

 

Everybody breaking out the Cooper MonoBilt razors! Love it!

 

While they are awesome shavers (imho), they were Chrome plated. Mine was very corroded and I had it replated. Chris at Sport Shave almost wasn't able to save it. I suspect if that was the case for many of them, that may be why there aren't many around.

 

Vintage SotD
Vintage SIR Irisch Moos Shaving Soap, After-Shave, EdC.
Vintage Thermos Silvertip.
Vintage Merkur Razor.
Vintage Rotbart Blade.

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Tomorrow's(Tuesday)action:

prep-AgadirMen Sport Bodywash*
shave-Razorock Tuscan Oud Soap
brush-Crown King Spindle Duro Tali(26 mm)
razor-Gillette Sensor Deuce Pivot + DisposeABLE
A.S.-AgadirMen Oud Wood*

*Face&Body

 

17 October
Pre-shave:- Cold Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Semogue SOC 2 Band Finest Badger in Taj Resin 24/53mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Stirling Soap ~ Amyris (Limited Edition)
Razor/Blade:- Merkur 34G / Gillette Minora Stainless #29
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Invite E High Potency Pure Oil (10 drops), Natural Plant Glycerin (20) & Tea Tree Oil Antiseptic (5)
Fragrance:- Tabac Craftsman


19 October
Pre-shave:- Cold Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Semogue SOC 2 Band Finest Badger in Butterscotch 24/53mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Stirling Soap ~ Amyris (Limited Edition)
Razor/Blade:- Merkur 34C / Gillette Stainless (red & white) #29
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Invite E High Potency Pure Oil (10 drops), Natural Plant Glycerin (20) & Tea Tree Oil Antiseptic (5)
Fragrance:- Tabac Craftsman


Lost Tribe of the Sith book 2 of 9

 

Sounds like a great time and a fun way to celebrate.

 

October 18th, 2021

Improved Stoll Razor
GEM ptfe blade (1)
Tabac shave stick
TOBS Super Badger
AVON Spicey A/S Lotion​

 

Tuesday SOTD



Razor: Timeless TRBR38 Bronze
Blade: PoliSilver (D2)
Brush: Vie-Long 75th Anniversary LE
Bowl: Black Ship Grooming 4.5"
Pre-Shave Scrub: MRGLO Lime
Pre-Shave Balm: TSD Oakmoss Sandalwood
Shave Soap: Barrister & Mann Beaudelaire
Balm: Saponificio Varesino Puro Burro di Karitè
Aftershave: Barrister & Mann Baudelaire

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I used to love that basball game!

 

Fine shave with my (to me) most aesthetically pleasing, ok… sexy razor. Great smile and great curves and a wonderful shave

Hot water preparation
Argan oil PSO
Savile Row 3824
Castle Forbes 1445 Shave Cream
John and William Ragg 11/16 near wedge
Thayer Rose Petal Witch Hazel



Happy shaving - Karl

 

My parents bought it for me 40 years ago. My friends and I played tons of games with it but you would never know it. It still looks like new!
Paul D

 

TUESDAY'S SHAVE​

Bath Soap - Lucky Girl Boutique's Pure Body Delights "Autumn Essence" *(Scent provided by Rod & Mandy of Stirling Soaps)

Razor - OneBlade Genesis
Blade - *3rd Shave
Shave Brush - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - The Solar Flare
Shave Soap - Lucky Girl Boutique's Pure Body Delights "Autumn Essence" *(Scent provided by Rod and Mandy of Stirling Soaps)
Deodorant - Lucky Girl Boutique's Pure Body Delights "Autumn Essence" *(Scent provided by Rod and Mandy of Stirling Soaps)
Aftershave - Stirling Soaps "Autumn Glory"
Fragrance - Stirling Soaps "Autumn Glory" EDT

 

SOTD : 19th October 2021.



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Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Nivea Men Power Fresh Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
FatFace Ocean Escape Soap Bar.
Brush: Yaqi 26mm Rainbow Brown Synthetic. (Faux Horse)
Bowl Lather.
Bowl: Home Bargains Stainless Steel Side Bowl.
Lather: Cella Crema Da Barba.
Blade: Derby Premium. ( D3)
Razor: Kanzy K100.

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./P&G Old Spice Original ASL./Boots Freshwood ASB.

Greetings,

Early morning shave.

The Derby Premium /Kanzy K100 duo paired together wonderfully. The Kanzy K100 razor isn't the most efficient razor but it gives a close acceptable shave.
It's been quite a while since i last used the cella shaving cream and forgot how much of a wonderful performer it is...Every time i use it's scent reminds me of Cherry Bakewell Tarts...If i had to pick a favourite cream/soap ASL duo then the classic old school Cella Crema Da Barba & P&G Old Spice original aftershave would be a very strong contender.

A Enjoyable 2 pass + pick ups close comfortable shave with no errors to report...Finishing the shave off with a small dollop of Boots Freshwood ASB.

My face is feeling super smooth & smelling divine.

 

Tuesday



Valet Auto/Strop Silver Plate VB2 Canada / Feather Fhs-10
Elite Red, White & Blue 24mm Manchurian White Fan
Fine American Blend Shaving Soap & Aftershave​

 

Tuesday OCtober 19, 2021
Razor: Gillette LC
Blade: Wizamet
Brush: SV 2.0 Bamboo
Soap: Tabac Tallow
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: CHH Tobacco
Fragrance: Paco Rabanne 1,000,000
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,077

 

SOTD TUESDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 19, 2021

I do love vintage razors. My son urged me to acquire this Smith Bros. of Boston straight razor (1860-1910) when we came across it in an antique mall. The blade was tarnished black. Since I was buying a costly piece of commercial stoneware, the dealer tossed it in for nothing. Some elbow grease, cleaned up most of the blade, but the original horn scales were insect eaten. The steel was quite hard, so it took a while to set a decent bevel, and that first shave was quite good with it. My friend Bill honed it to his liking, and also commented on how much he liked the shave.

I decided to keep it, and sent it off to the well-known Sandpoint, ID beauty spa for a makeover, and boy do I like the result. Glen Mercurio took a sow’s ear and created a silk purse. The blade was totally cleaned up, and the new scales fit the razor much better IMO, and really do make a difference, not just aesthetically, but also balance-wise. The razor delivered a fabulous three pass mug shave, and just glided through the slick MWF lather generated by the Tuxedo synth knotted, Rearden Razor 1lb 316L SS brush.

For my noggin shave I grabbed the Christopher Bradley razor from Karve Shaving fitted with an OC baseplate and wide body top cap which encloses the blade tabs. This safety razor was my first non-vintage purchase several years ago. The original cap didn’t enclose the blade tabs. As a result, I ended up unintentionally nicking my ear early on. The newer wide body top cap made a great difference. This morning’s OC October two pass ATG shave left me velveteen smooth from dome to shoulders.

RAZOR: Smith Bros. 6/8 (Mug), Karve w/ OC E Plate (Dome)
BLADE: Feather DE
PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a scrub with Argan Oil
BRUSH: Rearden Razor 316L SS Handle with Tuxedo Synth Knot
SOAP: Mitchell’s Wool Fat
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by a rinse with Humphreys Lilac WH. Finished with PAA Frost Byte AS Splash.

 

October 19, 2021
Charcoal Goods Everyday Razor
Feather
Alpha Outlaw
AOS Bergamot & Neroli
Shave Cream & Aftershave Balm

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Dscosmetic Z0 Stainless Ti Handle
Voskhod Stainless
Martin De Candre Fougere
Semogue Boar
Aloe Vera
First Line Shave Aftershave