SOS: September 2018

What are friends for.

 

Tonight’s SOTN.

Rex Ambassador with Sputnik and Feather Blades
Shavemac TSR 2016 LE D01 3-Band
Faena Corinthian and JE Atkinson’s Cream Uber Lather
Sweyn Forkbeard Pre-Shave Oil
Extro Positano AS Balm

Second shave with the Rex tonight.

I ended up with a 4 pass shave swapping between a Sputnik and a Feather on each pass.

The drag was noticeable again even with razor dialled down to it’s lowest setting below 1.

Again it reminded my of an oxidised Blackbird in this respect and the skin sucking effect was by no means unpleasant.

Result = another successful and very smooth shave.




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Friday
September 7, 2018

Blackland Sabre L2
GEM PTFE
Doug Korn Taca with Shavemac D01 Flat Top
Saponificio Varesino Opuntia
Myrsol Aqua Balsamica
ADP Ginepro Di Sardegna

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Great picture, Roby! Congrats on the expected baby!

 

September 6 SOTD:

Razor: Razorock Hawk V2
Blade: Feather AC Professional Super
Brush: PAA Atomic Rocket
Lather: Soapy Science Doc's Special Blend
Aftershave: Grand Bay Bay Rum
Additional Care:
Stirling Unscented PSB

 

Terrific picture, Mark!

 

Thanks Jim!

 

Face wash x2
Sink of cool water
brush hot soaked in a mug
presoaked williams
Omega cream
Dollar tree razor w/derby blade
Hero a/s
Horizon cologne
Afro Sheen conditioner
Brut Revolution deodorant
Gold Bond powder
Cool scent powder

The omega and williams is a pretty good combo,did 3 passes wtg,diagonal,atg
cool water rinse
Shower then application of Hero a/s w/glycerin added(hero is a light aquatic scent pairs well with the dark aquatic scent of Horizon)
Application of Afro sheen conditioning cream which has light marine scent and good hold properties
basically just about every grooming product today fits into the marine/aquatic scent,I had a long day scheduled at work and wanted to smell decent for most of it.

 

Jim, thank you so much my friend and beautiful photo yourself!

 

Thank you, Roby!

 

SEptember is a Stirling month!

September 6

Razor - Gem Micromatic Open Comb - OCMM
Blade - (1)
Soap - Stirling Iced Pineapple
Brush - Stirling Pro Handle Synthetic
Finish - Alum

No time warp tonight. Day off so I'm in the right time zone, right place, right day - it's kind of amazing. Two shaves today - head shave with the Merkur 23c/Astra SP and VDH Deluxe came first a bit earlier. It was not uneventful. I had a small bump at the top of my head - probably a zit from my oily scalp that can be a problem. Thought I was past it and I wasn't. Drove the razor right into it. Blood everywhere but it soon stopped. No lasting damage. Shave tonight - switching to the OCMM and Treet Super blade. Stirling Iced Pineapple with the big synthetic and baby - that's lather.

Three full passes just because I had all the time in the world and I was enjoying every minute of it. I have chosen to take Thursday off from all my various jobs since it's my weekly official day off at the Firm. No driving tonight, nowhere to be, so time to reconnect with my shaving zen and see how good it could be. Brother, it was outstanding. I locked right onto the angle for the beast that the OCMM is, let the weight of the razor do all the work and just guided it through three passes of smoothness and delicious scents from the soap. The finish? I'm so smooth it's like I may never need to shave again. Outstanding result. Alum was quiet. I'm relaxed, enjoying the holdover on the scent and my wife loves this scent as well! Wins all the way around.

Tomorrow is another day off from the bed thingy but I'll be doing an 8 hour delivery shift for GrubHub, then a few hours break, then out for my usual late night Friday runs. I should get another good shave in tomorrow so I'm anticipating a great lead in to the weekend!

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Beauty of a brush there.

 

Maggards Razor MRT V3A Head / Rapira Platinum Lux / EB Latherworks Custom Brush / Stirling Soapwork Naked and Smooth

This blade is one of the best I've used to date, if not the best, many more to try, minimal nicks, nearly no touchups.

 

Congrats on your pending new addition! Do you know if the baby is a boy or girl? Best wishes and may everyone be healthy and happy.
Steve

 

I understand you can travel completely across Canada via canoe/kayak although that may be a bit over ambitious! Enjoy.
Steve

 

09/06/18 Shave of the Day Traveling in LA & Portland, OR
Range Travellr XL Brown Leather Toiletry Dopp Bag
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Clubguy Honey & Cider Vinegar Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap
Palmolive for Men Classic Shaving Soap Stick
RazoRock 400 Butterscotch 24 x 57mm Synthetic Noir Plissoft Brush
Harry's Truman Razor
5 German Blade Cartridge and Trimmer - 3rd Shave
RazoRock Alum Block
Clubman Pinaud After Shave Lotion
Aqua Velva Sensitive 5 in 1 After Shave Balm
Old Spice Timber with Mint Deodorant​

The funny thing is I used a cart because I did not want trouble going through security at the airports, but Portland and LA both gave me hassles with my insulin pen and gel pouch used to keep it cool! I actually had to get patted down pretty thorough and they even asked if I wanted a room for the event. To top it off, all I had in my bag were meds, a blood sugar meter, one change of undergarments, my dopp bag, and a shirt. My luggage was virtually empty. You just never know. The good thing is I had plenty of time. Oh well, at least I am now home safe after my brief whirl wind trip and everything went well with my customer visits.

 

09/07/18 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with Disney Resorts H2O+ Sea Salt Facial Soap
Crown King Atomic Age Bay Rum Shampoo & Conditioner Puck
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements CUBE Mentholated Preshave Soap
Black Ship Grooming Co. White Whale Shaving Soap
Dogwood Handcrafts Aurora Shaving Brush - 24mm Maggard Synthetic Knot
Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
RazoRock Black Hawk Single Edge Razor
Feather Artist Club Professional Blade - 6th Shave
RazoRock Alum Block
Homemade Lime Infused Witch Hazel
Brut Classic Scent Splash-On
Stirling Soap Company Glacial Unscented Post-Shave Menthol Balm
The Sudsy Soapery 100% Natural Rain Deodorant​

 

Thank You Roby !, And Congrats!!

 

Good Morning Everyone SOTD 09/07/18

'59 Gillette Fatboy (set on 6)
Wilkinson Sword (3)
Synthetic
Col. Conk Bay Rum
Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block
Stephan Bay Rum A/S

Have A Great Day

 

SOTD 20180907.



M Keramiek / APShaveCo SilkSmoke.
Scheermonnik "Soek".
Timeless Ti 0.68 OC / Stork Ti "Taipan" handle.
Supermax Super Platinum Tiger (6).
Wars Classic EdC.