SOS: September 2018

Thank you Doug. I really like the Sabre L2. Its smooth and efficient.

 

Looks great to me Tim. As always, very well planned and coordinated.
Steve

 

I have enough SE razors for the month, but only 2 Stirling soaps, one aftershave and one balm. Should be enough for the month.

 

Excellent...

 

8 September 2018

* Blackbird Polished SB 101
* Wizamet Iridium Super
* Maseto Shaving XD 2-Band + Oscar11 Amber Barbeiro
* Mystic Water Sardinian Honey
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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Thanks Steve. I love this set. Can't wait to use it tomorrow.

 

THAT IS A HOT BRUSH!

 

Maggards Razor MRT V3A Head / Gillette - Super Thin Platinum (Thailand) / EB Latherworks Custon / Oleo Soapworks Windy City Barber Shop

This blade is a surprise performer, less feedback than the Feather but some, yet minimal nicking, great blade. Soap a good lather'er as well.

 

SEptember is a Stirling month!

September 7

Razor - Gem Micromatic Open Comb - OCMM
Blade - (2)
Soap - Stirling Mountain Man
Brush - Stirling Two Banded Synthetic
Finish - Alum

Something is up with this blade and I think I know what it is. I dropped it while loading it and saw as it landed in the sink. It hit the spine on the original hit but when I went to pick it up it had settled on the drain. I suspect the metal drain did a little number on the edge. Definitely a rough shave, though not horrible. Just enough to leave the alum burning a bit and a low-end DFS for the finish. Not what this blade is capable of. I may try to strop it for tomorrow and see if it will improve or it may get tossed in favor of a new one that I will be more careful with when loading.

Whatever the issue I didn't draw blood, nor did I have any other real problems. The OCMM did its job quite well on a two pass and touch up and the Mountain Man soap left me in good spirits from the scent. It reminds me of Nautica - one of my favorite colognes from days gone by. Very nice indeed.

I did a little over 8 hours of GrubHub work today and it's raining cats and dogs. I'm a bit more tired than usual, visibility out there sucks and everybody driving is an idiot in this stuff. I'll be staying in for the remainder of the evening. Enjoy the beginning of your weekend!

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Curious here but how do those "lather catchers" shave? Aggressive, medium aggressive or somewhat middle of the Gillette shaving world road?

 

A penny for a splash of that OLD SPICE.

 

Good Morning Everyone SOTD 09/08/17

'62 Gillette Slim (set on 6)
Wilkinson Sword (4)
Barbasol Pacific Rush
Cold Water Rinse, Witch Hazel
Barbasol Pacific Rush A/S


Have A Great Day!

 

SOTD 20180908.



J&T® bamboe / Tuxedo.
Razor Master "Ari".
Timeless Ti 0.68 OC / Stork Ti "Taipan" handle.
Supermax Super Platinum Tiger (7).
Jan's Splash "Pine/Orange".

 

Monday.
Prep: Hot towel
Pre shave: Prep
Razor: Weber ARC
Blade: Wizamet Polsilver
Brush: 'Papa Chub' (Chubby 3 Manchurian)
Soap: Mike's Natural
Post: Cold water rinse / Witch Hazel / RazoRock Aftershave Wax

the Weber/Wizamet Polsilver gave a wonderfully smooth, BBS shave... this blade could well end up being my fave for the Weber... 'Papa Chub' is always a pleasure to use.. Simpsons Manchurian, and 2 Band really are in a class of their own.. a fantastic start to my week.



Friday.
Prep: Hot towel
Pre shave: Prep
Razor: Merkur 34C HD
Blade: Polsilver Super Iridium
Brush: Rough,No Name Boar
Soap: Lisa's Natural: Orange clove
Post: Cold water rinse / Witch Hazel / Chatillon Lux: Bon Vivant Post Shave Toner

the Merkur/Super Iridium gave an outstanding shave, with Lisa's Natural (old version) providing the lather... and I must admit, that I'm very tempted to give the new soaps a whirl, after such an impeccable performance..

 

Pre: Warm water splash
Brush: Omega 11137 Boar
Soap: Cyril R. Salter Tallow
Razor: Blackland Sabre L2
Blade: Pal Super CS
Post: Warm then cold water rinse, Myrsol Blue ASL

A very nice Saturday morning shave and for those of you out there who think boars brushes aren't worth the wait..
..invest a couple of bob in one of these and be patient.
Of course ymmv.

 

Saturday Straights' Shave


Cold Water Wash
Mitchell's Wool Fat
The Brush B-3 by Tom, Badger
Lee Mfg. 5/8
CWR
Pinaud Clubman Vanilla AS

My prep was just a cold water rinse. The Mitchell's Wool Fat Shave Soap face lathered well with The Brush B-3 by Tom. I did two passes with the Lee Mfg. 5/8 Razor and ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Pinaud Clubman Vanilla AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

Saturday
Prep: Warm Shower-Stirling Scots Pine Sheep
Soap: Bulgari Man in Black
Razor: Gillette Fat Boy
Blade: Vintage Gillette “Spoiler” Super Stainless (6)
Brush: Thater Silvertip-26mmx55mm
Aftershave: Bulgari Man in Black

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

Bulgari Man in Black today. 20 seconds to load Thater Silvertip brush. Easy, thick, slick, lather. Vintage Gillette “Spoiler” Super Stainless still in the Fat Boy. Excellent smooth, close, shave. I finished with Bulgari Man in Black aftershave.

Bob

 

Nice to be able to see your shave today Bob. Very nice.

 

Saturday's fun:

L'Oreal Men Expert Facial Wash
Razorock Plissoft 26mm Monster
Super Speed/Wilkinson day 7
RVT Chapmunk SS
Fino ASB
Chabrawichi 555 Cologne

And a great shave was had!

 

September 8th
Razor: ATT S1
Blade: Ladas Super Stainless
Brush: Switchback/TGN Finest
Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated
Soap: Stirling Barbershop
Stirling mentholated witch hazel
AS: Stirling Barbershop


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