SoS: September 4, 2017 - September 10, 2017

Thanks very much Matt.

 

Tonight's shave was with a Hamburg Ground Razor, "Bengall". I had a very smooth 2 pass shave, with near BBS results. One small nick on the earlobe, that couldn't be seen, but bled very little. I've never done that before.

Razor- "Bengall". Hamburg Hollow Ground.
Brush- Semogue 1800 Boar
Soap- Stirling Glastonbury
Aftershave- Osage Rub

 

Thanks. Love my Old Spice.

 

Yeah, I'm liking the Chrome-Platinum a lot. I'm going to test it in all my razors eventually and find out if I like the BiC in everything. It would be great if I found a universal blade, but for now I cannot say that for sure until the testing is done over a course of many months. I have many other blades I'm testing at the same time.

 

SOTD - Sheep Sunday!

 

Great picture, Doug!

 

Beautiful picture, Roby!

 

Another great picture, Doug!

 

SEptember 10 SOTD:

Stirling Synthetic Brush
Stirling Glastonbury
CJB Pain Stick
Stirling Unscented PSB
Stirling Glastonbury AS

 

Sandalwood Friday afternoon delight!

 

SOTD September 9, 2017
A Stirling SEptember

Blade: Schick
Razor: Schick I1 injector
Brush: Omega Hi synthetic
Lather: Stirling Iced Pineapple
Post: Witch hazel, Stirling Iced Pineapple aftershave
WTG, touch-up

Yesterday's shave. Just now able to post as I was out of town last night. Really smooth and enjoyable shave. Have a great evening!

 

Wow! Very interesting, Matt. Thank you. You really know a lot about these. I really appreciate the info.

 

I've actually only used a Feather in my Focus which is my mildest razor by far, so not a good sampling as it was tame. I will say compared to Personna Red, Astra SP, Sharp, Rapira Super Stainless, Sputnik, Shark, Lord, and Bolzano, its the sharpest IMO.

 

Yeah Man!!! Thanks Matt! This cat knows from wince he speaketh....We need more material like this for our razor porn library! Would you please post these over at our Injector and SE Party Thread?.... http://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/injector-se-party.23113/page-881

You have put in the effort and I'm sure you are now reaping the rewards of owning such a beautiful set of razors....Bully! And I mean that sincerely. Now through pics like these we can all benefit....Tks

 

Smells like the Drug Store SEptember!!!! (Stirling Booster)

September 10

Razor - Schick Injector M2
Blade - (3)
Soap - Stirling Bay Rum
Brush - Jayaruh #46
ASOD - Clubman

Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!!! Oh, I didn't cut myself. No, nothing that ordinary. I just managed to get some of the bay rum Stirling in my left eye as I was getting ready to go for the second pass. Now, soap in your eye isn't a good thing, but I'm thinking the alcohol content of that soap may be high. Sheesh! Still burning after rinsing my eye repeatedly with cold water and saline, finishing the shave, rinsing with more saline and ending with some Visine rewetting drops since I don't have any other kind. I think I'd rather do a slice and dice with a pain stick that try the bay rum in the eye again. I suppose the one saving grace - still better than menthol below the belt, from what I'm told.

Other than that little mess up the shave was awesome. Smooth, near-BBS, great lather as long as it was only on my face and my weekend has officially begun!!

Funny thought - since I'm squinting like a pirate now from the bay rum soap, does that mean I might find another one-eyed matey about? Perhaps someone like........

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Route 66 Retro Spice soap sample
B-400 WD High Mountain badger
Old Spice Mug - Hull Pottery 03
The Bunny V3.1 and a Chick blade
Alum, Old Spice AS - Shulton '70-'72

 

SHAVE OF THE DAY


Prep: Gustafsons Woodlands
Razor: Wilkinson Sword Classic
Blade: Pol-Silver
Brush: Razorock Plissoft
Soap: Grooming Dept Basique
Post: Lucky Tiger, Proraso Woods and Spice balm


Had a smooth 2 pass shave this afternoon. The scent of Basique is woodsy and pleasent but is a much lighter scent than the Aether, although it did get a bit stronger once lathered. Lather quality is reminiscent of Turtleship since it was dense and shiny, this is a excellent vegan formula and it could pass for a tallow lather if blindfolded. Very happy with the results from today's shave, finished off with Proraso Woods& Spice balm which is a scent that reminds me a lot of Nuavia Rosa, at least the 2 would compliment eachother beautifully. Hope everyone enjoyed their shave!