SoS: October 9, 2017 - October 15, 2017

I'll give an alcohol soak a shot. I tried a very small brush but the bristles are too soft.

 

OCtober!!!

October 9



Let's have some FUN!!!!!!

Razor - Pacific DE - the Dollar Tree Special
Blade - (2)
Soap - Proraso Red (Sandlewood)
Brush - BoS Omega 10066
Post - Alum

Second shave with the Pacific el-cheapo razor and blade. I switched soap to Proraso Red which I haven't used in ages. The sandlewood scent is certainly not bad but....after using Stirling Sandlewood a number of times I can definitely detect a bit more of an artificial scent to the Proraso. The ingredient list is much longer so I'm sure the extra stuff in it tends to take the scent a different direction. Not a complaint, necessarily, but proof that the enablers who took me into the rabbit hole have definitely created a bit of a monster.

As far as the shave goes I am rather surprised and happy to say that it was as smooth and nice as yesterday with the same quiet alum. This razor is proof that even at the ultra-cheap level it is possible to get nice shaves. The finish was a solid DFS and the blade didn't give any indication of slowing down so I'm sure it will go three shaves, maybe more. If I was going to compare the feel of the blade to one I know I would put it in the same range as the Ladas or Nacet. All stainless blade like they are, similar feel and I can't say it performed any worse, really. Now, at $1 for razor and 5 blades you're paying about 20 cents per blade so it is more expensive than the Russians in bulk. But for a quick and local solution it isn't bad at all.

Blues now 3-0!! Just thought you'd like to know.

 

Tuesday shave

merkur progress de razor and dorco blade
fine 24mm stout brush

proraso red shaving soap
alum block
Thayer witch hazel
proraso red aftershave

good day gent's

 

Pre-Shave: @khun_diddy Olive Oil Soap, cold water
Razor: Guerrilla
Blade: Voskhod (2)
Brush: Morris & Forndran Tigris
Lather: Mystic Water Lime
Post-Shave: Alum, Stirling Bay Laurel Witch Hazel, Australian Emu Oil​

 

Good Morning Everyone SOTD

Gillette Ball End Tech (ndc)
Wilkinson Sword (6)
Barbasol Pacific Rush
Cold Water Rinse, Witch Hazel
Barbasol Pacific Rush A/S

A Fine Refreshing Shave With Dolphin Skin Smooth Results

Have A Great Day!

 

Tabacstag
Tabac never fails.
Outstanding shave in every way.

 

Tue. 10/10/17



Excellent three pass shave this morning with the Gillette Sensor 5. I am smooth and refreshed. Enjoy your day friends. ☺️

 

10.10.2017​

This Antiga Barbearia do Bairro it's a top soap indeed! Top shave today.

 

OCtober10, 2017
Timeless OC 0.95mm with Triad Ti Aristocrat
Feather
Shavemac LE with DO1 2 Band Flat Top
Reef Point Test Depth
Witch Hazel with Menthol
Cool Water EDT

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BBS in just two passes and I would have gone for that third one had I not gotten a couple of weepers. Still, other than that I really enjoyed the overwhelming freeze from the Glacial Black Cherry's awesome, super-rich lather as well as the lovely scent. The Glacial Unscented balm treated me very well by moisturizing my skin and healing those two weepers in no time, along with a powerful menthol effect of its own. Finally, a couple of dabs of the Arctique left me frozen-solid just like yesterday. Today's rating was 9/10, so no real complaints!

Have a great day!

 

Excellent picture!

 

Beautiful picture, Roby!

 

SOTD October 10, 2017

Prep: Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
Blade: Schick
Razor: Schick G1 injector
Brush: Semogue boar
Lather: Palmolive shave stick
Post: Witch hazel, Fine American Blend aftershave
WTG, touch up

Nice and easy shave with the Palmolive shave stick. I'm impressed with this product. Easy, slick lather. The G1 is always a favorite razor. Nice all the way around.

Have a great day!

 

Mitchell’s Wool Fat Soap
Jayaruh #84 Brush
Air-Mail Razor
Lucky Tiger
Chiseled Face Ghost Town Barber After Shave
Have fun!

 

Tuesday

Prep: Warm Shower-Stirling Bath Soap-Arkadia
Soap: Stirling Margaritas in the Arctic
Razor: Gillette NEW Short Comb
Blade: Vintage Schick Plus Platinum (Shave #11)
Brush: Elite Razor/TGN Grade A Silvertip-24mmx50mm
Aftershave: Stirling Gentleman w/Menthol

WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angles for my beard)

Stirling MITA today. 20 seconds to load the Elite Razor/TGN Silvertip brush. Easy, thick, slick, lather. Vintage Schick Plus Platinum still in the Gillette NEW SC. Excellent smooth, close shave. I finished with Stirling Gentleman w/Menthol aftershave.

Bob

 

I LOVE THIS SHAVE!!!!! I do the same thing - I scrape extra cream off palm into a bowl - no need for a brush - heck barbosal and Gillette foamy worked up until a year ago... was that a dollar store razor? what store?

 

OCtober 10th SOTD
Gillette Old Type w Feather
30DC LE/ Tuxedo
Soap Commander Endurance
Thayers
Barrister's Reserve Spice

 

Gem Contour II razor
Gem Stainless blade
WD Synthetic brush
TSD Iced Lemon Grass SS
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
TSD 2X Mentholated Lemon Grass A/S

The Contour II worked pretty well. I think a carbon steel blade would be better for me as I find the stainless blades very mild. Needed a bit of extra work but a pretty darn nice shave was had. Now go enjoy your day folks.

 

Schick E2 and another excellent shave with the Kai Mild AC blade. One smooth cue ball. Great post shave feel with the Coates and a touch of my shave oil.

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