SOS: September 2020.

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by Boojum1, Aug 31, 2020.

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  1. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Beautiful photo of stunning gear Joseph. The 1947 Gillette is a great razor. My birth year also. I have a couple of them.
     
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  2. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Great setup and picture Amigo. I really enjoy this Limited Edition Brush.
     
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  3. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Very nice Jim. Great brush.:eatdrink047:
     
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  4. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Excellent picture with a stunning brush Jim. I like this bowl also. :happy096::eatdrink047:
     
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  5. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Good looking shave Daniel. :happy096:
     
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  6. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thank you, Doug. I have a few bowls but this one is by far my favorite.

    Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
     
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  7. MrDaniel's

    MrDaniel's Well-Known Member

    Thanks, Doug!
     
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  8. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Doug. Happy Wednesday
     
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  9. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Closer to Friday Clint. ;)
     
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  10. Ron R

    Ron R Well-Known Member

    SE SOTD, Wed, Sept23rd 2020

    Razor: Gem Featherweight 1st Generation[​IMG]- Mfg 1950-52, 2nd Gen1952-54(different cap), excellent lower mid range, great results 98%+.
    Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE(1) Excellent blade, good longevity, very sharp, smooths out nicely, predictable.
    Soap: Razorock Irsh Countryside - mild scent with excellent lather qualities- very slick IMO.
    Brush: Yaqi Rainbow brown whiskers 26mm synthetic - excellent at making great lather + cloud like soft tips.
    Pre shave: Brush wash my whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser+ a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on beard area.
    Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
    Post shave: Razorock XXX with witch hazel + a dollop of Nivea balm.
    Results:CCS,DFS,BbS + no irritation + no weepers= [​IMG] Excellent Shave with my Gem Featherweight 1st Gen.

    SE SOTD, Wed. Sept 23 2020.jpg

    Have some great shaves! Stay & think safe in these times!
     
  11. ram57

    ram57 Don't Open til Christmas

    Thank you gentelmen!
     
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  12. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Good setup and shave Ron.
     
  13. ram57

    ram57 Don't Open til Christmas

    Happy Birthday, young man! :git::greet002::git:
     
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  14. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    SEptember 23rd SOTD
    GEM Jr w Gem PTFE (2)
    Zenith boar/BRM
    Stirling Deep Blue Sea combo
    Thayers
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    Have a great day all!
     
  15. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Good picture Jason. Clors really work.
     
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  16. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Thank you, Doug.
     
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  17. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Yes indeed. I am so ready for Friday
     
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  18. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    A great year for razors and Marines, if you ask me.
     
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  19. AlfredoT

    AlfredoT Well-Known Member

    Young man...
    Correct! :cool:
    (Compared to Methuselah...) :(

    Thank you Guy!
     
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  20. Somnos

    Somnos Well-Known Member

    Hump Day and the middle of the week has arrived. I don’t mind Wednesday as I treat it as the tipping point...all down hill to the weekend! AS-D2 again today loaded up with a Precision SS on its second use. Really want to see how this polymer coated beauty will do. Last shave with it in the AS-D2 was stellar!

    Soap today Ariana & Evans Cafe au Lait. What a great scent filled with rich milk chocolate and coffee goodness. Not the new base but this soap lathers so easily, is super slick and just makes the shave so good. The matching AS carries the same great scent and is great skin food post shave.

    Slow and leisurely was the shave all the while enjoying that chocolate & coffee scent. Four passes (why not?) and a beautiful BBS finish. Again the Precision (off brand Personna) performed admirably. No issues noted from the alum block and smooth and comfortable as can be. I don’t know if I would say they are any better or worse than other Personna Blades or that you could find them in numbers large enough or at a cheap enough price to buy in bulk but I got these two tucks of 10 at a thrift store and they have been very good so far.

    Now to finish it all off I reached for D&G The One. I believe the tobacco and ambergris in the base notes allows it to go so well with the soap and AS. Just a great match for me.

    So there you go a great mid-week shave! Hope you all enjoy the day and stay safe!

    Rating: 5 / 5

    Razor: Feather AS-D2
    Blade: Precision Super Stainless
    Brush: RazoRock Chubby Extra - Silvertip Badger 27.5mm knot
    Lather: Ariana & Evans Cafe au Lait
    Aftershave: Ariana & Evans Cafe au Lait
    Additional Care:
    B.I.G. Co. Alum Block
    Dolce & Gabbana The One
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