SOS: September 2018

I don't know - Soap Smooth makes it, and I got it from the Groomatorium clearance sale

 

SOTD 20180925.



J&T® noten / APShaveCo STF.
Cibe Fiori&Frutta Eucaliptus (sample).
Rockwell 6S R5 only / custom handle.
Rembrandt Super Stainless (NOS) (8).
Loris "E-31" EdP.

 

9/24/2018 - Menthol Monday
Shave of the Night

1. Shower: PAA neroli shampoo bar.
2. AOS - lemon pre shave oil.
3. Stirling Lemon Chill shave soap - in a vintage AVON shave mug.
4. PAA: sting ray brush/bowl lathered in FINE bowl.
5. GEM - bakelite bullet tip.
6. PAL Super Carbon [2nd shave]
7. Thayers Lemon Witch Hazel.
8. Stirling Lemon Chill Splash.
9. AOS Lemon post shave balm.

 

Pre: Warm water splash
Brush: Vie-Long 13052 Horse
Cream: Apothecary87
Razor: Claymore V1, iKon OSS
Blade: Schick Proline P
Post: Warm then cold water rinse, Pashana ASL

First time with the V1, it looks like a cross between the General and the Mongoose, not as pretty/slinky as the General and not quite as utilitarian as the Mong.
The shave, I was quite impressed, I found it easier to use under the jawline than the Mong and ended up with a DFS+.
I'll try it tomorrow on a less unwieldy handle and see if it can become as manoeuvrable as the General.
Happy Shaving one and all.

 

It's just an f-type. I just polished it. To keep this color, I wipe it down with a polish cloth about once per week. It's just copper (not gold). If you let it tarnish and patina, it turns almost maroon like any copper. In other words, you've probably seen this razor frequently, but you're just not used to seeing it polished.

 

SOTD September 25, 2018
A Stirling SEptember

Prep: Cold water and Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
Blade: GEM PTFE
Razor: GEM Featherweight
Brush: Artisan badger
Soap: Stirling The Lounge
Post: Witch hazel, Stirling Baker Street aftershave

Have a great day!

 

That is brilliant! Out of curiosity, how do you compare the shaving experience to a full size blade?

 

Tabac Tuesday's Shave


Cold Water Wash
Tabac Shave Soap
Jayaruh #319
Bunny V3 Injector
Schick Proline B20 Blade
CWR
Tabac AS

My prep was just a cold water rinse. The Tabac Shave Soap face lathered well with the Jayaruh #319 brush. I did two passes with the Bunny V3 Injector Razor with a Schick Proline B20 Blade and ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Tabac AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

Paradigm Ti 2 Razor
Astra Superior Blade
Pacific Shaving Stick Shave Cream
Yaqi 24 mm Pro Synthetic Brush
Nivea Men Creme Balm
Blue Aqua Velva

 

September 25th
Razor: Timeless Bronze SB
Blade: Personna Platinum Chrome(3)
Brush: Envy White Supreme 8 Ball
Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated
Soap: Stirling Gentleman
Stirling mentholated witch hazel
AS: Stirling Gentleman

Tobacco Tuesday!


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SEptember 25th ‘Tobacco Tuesday’
GEM Jr w Gem stainless (2)
Omega ‘49/Walnut
Stirling Gentleman
Thayers
CL Unconditional Surrender AS

 

Travel SOTD
TSD Barber Shoppe Soap
AoS Pure Badger Brush
Portland Razor Company Siren
Craftsman Citrus & Spruce After Shave
Have fun!

 

SOTD Stirling SEptember 25th


Portland Razor Co Hydra
Stirling Electric Sheep
Satin Tip The Purest

 

Lovely photo and colours.

 

Thank you!

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Tabacstag!
Superb shave as always with Tabac. Second day in a row with the Vision wide open. Close and somewhat comfortable. I may dial it down tomorrow.

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Merkur Vision
Blade: Voskhod
Brush: Lutin Lightning
Lather: Tabac Original
Aftershave: Tabac Original
Additional Care:
WSP Sandalwood PSO

 

Razor: Mongoose B2 w/Custom handle
Blade: Captain Titan Mild
Brush: El Druida Cocobolo 2 Band
Soap: CRSW Jeff's Soap
A/S: Myrsol F/Extra



Cocobolo is a tropical hardwood of Central American trees belonging to the to the genus Dalbergia . Only the heartwood is used; this is typically orange or reddish-brown in color, often with a figuring of darker irregular traces weaving through the wood.
The Mongoose handle was made by a machinist who is a prototype machinist so more about accuracy than finish, which is why I hand polished them so they aren't perfect.
The heavy one (SS) is modelled on the Futur, the idea being to add mass to the end of the handle to make it less head-heavy. The aluminum one was my design to see if I could make a lighter razor without making it hard to control hence the greater diameter. Purchased from Paul at ATG from England.

A great 2 passes with a clean up and I'm ready to go, however, I forgot where I have to go.

 

Tuesday, September 25

Myrsol Don Carlos 1972~~Vie-Long Silvertip Beehive~~1941 Gillette Ranger Tech~~Personna 74 (6)~~YSL Pour Homme
Have a great day!​

 

Just a simple black 16" PVC background

 

Great set up & picture Doug! Huge fan of Cocobolo for razor scales and brushes... beautiful wood.
Tom