SoS: October 2021

I bought this six years ago from a woman named Amanda who is a chemist living back in Alabama or did back in 2015. Tiki Shave Soap was the second (Prairie Creations being the first) artisan shave soap and to date still one of the best shave soaps in my den. I don't think Tiki Shave Soap is still around as I haven't seen any new scents in years and assume she went from being a stay-at-home mom to using her Chemistry degree in the business world.

The aroma strength seems just right; not overpowering which is unusual for me as I like strongly scented soaps and appears more powdery and sweeter somehow. Once lathered up the aroma got a little stronger but again not overbearing. Tiki Shave Soap was the first shave soap back in 2015 that ranked first in my den in pre and post-slickness, blade glide, and ease of lather ability, and a little went a long way. This jar I have used 34 times now and I have around 80% still in the jar. This is one of her tallow-based soaps but she also made vegan-based soaps as well. I have nine of her soaps in my den with four of them being custom soaps I asked her to make for me.

 

Jim, your pictures are always outstanding and so color coordinated! So much so that I was actually looking for the little man on the brush too LOL

 

Shave Nation #359 / Personna Reds
Yaqi Synthetic
Via Barbaria / Fruiti

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Thanks, Dave! I appreciate the compliment!

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OCtober 28th
DS Cosmetic Z0 w GSB (1)
Omega Pro/Poculi
Soap Commander Endurance
Thayers
Shulton OS

Two back to back 3 pass shaves with this '13 R41 clone is enough, methinks. Looks like I can finally see the bottom of this tub again. I fully expect it to regenerate itself tonight, though.
Have a great day all!

 

SOD Wednesday October 28, 2021

Ever wonder how many shaves in each tub or tube of Proraso? See below in the Lather report!

Brush: Simpson T3 Trafalgar
Bowl: Shave Nation
Pre shave: Proraso Red
Lather: Proraso Red (67)
Razor: Henson AL13 Mild
Face WTG-XTG-ATG
Head WTG:XTG-ATG
Blade: Astra Superior Platinum (2)
Razor: Gillette Styler
Post: Omega Alum Block
Post: Thayers Witch Hazel
Lotion: Proraso Red Dopobarba
Balm: None

Have a great day!

 

Halloween SOTW theme, OCtober 28th 2021

Razor: TARMAX DE by @twhite : Mfg 2021 (1of 4 proto types) excellent razor, interesting design, good results. Raffle winner.
Blade: Gillette Astra SP (4) Sharp & smooth with good longevity.
Soap: Haslinger Schafmilch, mild clean scent with excellent lather qualities, still tinkering with the spray mister and today received a great rich lather.
Brush: Yaqi 24mm mountain lake 2band badger, excellent lather generator, pillow like soft tips, nice scrub + great lather painter.
Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on the cleaned beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups.
Post shave: Razorock blue barber with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizer lotion balm + scentless.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS, + no irritation + no weepers = Excellent shave with my TARMAX DE razor with a Astra SP.

Have some great shaves!

 

Congrats on seeing the bottom Jason and that brush.......wood, shape and knot just looks great together!

 

Excellent post, Guy. Your collection is as eclectic as it is terrific.

 

I did a 30day focus with my R41 ('11) a few months ago, and I can understand how your skin is feeling. That being said, how did I get through 30 straight shaves? It absolutely compelled me to...wait for it, ride the scallops. Yup, most of my "user errors" were caused by trying to "ride the cap" because...the face isn't flat! I would lose the angle coming around the corners, whereas when you ride the bar, you have a sensation that is easier to keep, than is it attempt to "float" your razor across your face. You can keep a very light touch and, as has been oft-mentioned on another interesting shave forum, it's almost "flat blading" (I think that's the term). Can't post without my font...

 

Thank you, Dave. I like how this beehive worked out as well.

 

I remember that 30 day focus with the R41, Joseph. Could I do it? Absolutely. This is a fair shaver in terms of rewarding technique. Your advice to ride the scallops is really interesting. I am usually a 'ride the cap' type of chap with most razors. What I find works with this razor is 'zero pressure'. Almost like I am barely touching the cap to the soap. Almost a feeling of negative pressure, if that makes any sense at all.

 

Makes perfect sense. Try it once---using your exact criteria.

 

Friday SOTD



StandoPolska SE Brass / Schick Proline
TurnNShave Chess 25mm BOSS Knot
CF ‌Cedar & Spice ‌Shaving‌ ‌Soap‌
Reuzel Wood & Spice AS​

 

Why thank you, Joesph.

 

Friday SOTD



Razor: Steampunked Gillette Fat Handle Tech
Blade: Personna Med Prep (5)
Brush: Spalted Maple w 24mm Super Silvertip
Scuttle: Dirty Bird 1.5
Pre-Shave Scrub: MRGLO Lime
Pre-Shave Oil: Homemade Frosted Woodlands
Shave Soap: L & L Grooming Dark Fall
Balm: MdC Huile Végétale Camomille
Aftershave: L & L Grooming Dark Fall
​

 

FRIDAY'S SHAVE​

Perfumed by:
Chris Cullen


Razor - Rex Supply Co. "Ambassador" Adjustable Stainless Steel with matching stand
Blade - *4th Shave
Shave Brush - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements "The Solar Flare"
Shaving Cream - West Coast Shaving "Oriental"
Aftershave - West Coast Shaving "Oriental"
Fragrance - West Coast Shaving "Oriental" Eau de Parfum

 

Karve Aluminum G Plate Razor Kponf Pommel Handle
Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum
Williams Mug Soap
Maggard 2 Band Badger
Aloe Vera
First Line Shave Aftershave

 

First Safety Razor Shave!
Pre: Hot towel
Razor: WCS Multicolour Titanium Collection Razor, 84M
Blade: Van Der Hagen
Shaving Cream: Barbasol Classic
After: Alum Bar & Every Man Jack lotion

Results: Very happy with the experience, but I did manage to cut myself. Clearly I need to practice

 

Congrats on your first safety razor shave.


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