🧑🚀🌝🪐💫☄️ This week’s SOTD thread March 25th to Sunday 31st March theme is Space Week. 🛰️🛸🚀📡🌞
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RR Lupo 0.95 OC, and Proraso
Smooth day for everyone
Smooth day for everyone
Brush: Leonidam Roma
Razor: Gillette Aristocrat
Blade: Treet Carbon
Soap: Barrister and Mann Nordost
Aftershave: Barrister and Mann Nordost
EdC: Barrister and Mann Nordost
Razor: Gillette Aristocrat
Blade: Treet Carbon
Soap: Barrister and Mann Nordost
Aftershave: Barrister and Mann Nordost
EdC: Barrister and Mann Nordost
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| Pre-Shave | Face wash with Cera Ve Hydrating Facial Cleanser |
| Soap/Cream | Vintage Williams |
| Brush | B&B LE 2014 |
| Bowl | Old Spice Mug + Captain’s Choice Copper |
| Razor | Henson AL++ |
| Blade | Personna Medical Prep |
| Aftershave | Thayers WH & Duke Cannon ASB |
| Fragrance | Beverly Hills Polo Club |
| Rating | 10/10 |
| Comments | I am back home after a two – week fishing trip. While away I used my travel setup: A Gillette Red Tip Razor and a Rudy Vey synthetic. This is the 4th shave with my Henson AL++ paired with a Personna Medical Prep blade. The Williams soap was used for the 98th time. The shave was perfect. Have a great day, folks. |
The Key to Space is losing weight: The Rise of Aluminum
Razor: Design94 Aviation94 (aluminum) OnFire (red)
Blade: AmSafe Apache Titanium (haven’t found an aluminum blade)
Brush: Alpha Shaving T-400 (aluminum)
Bowl: Granite
Preshave: Crew Ultra Gliding Shave Oil
Soap: Pinnacle Grooming Cristal – smells like a new box of aluminum foil, back when I was making hats all the time….
Aftershave: Pinnacle Grooming Cristal
The hiss of escaping air echoed in the sterile chamber as the astronaut tightened the grip on his aluminum razor. This metal, lighter than steel yet strong as his resolve, held a secret history intertwined with humanity's celestial dance.
Aluminum wasn't always a friend to the skies. For centuries, it remained a frustrating curiosity, a silvery gleam hidden within alumina, its most abundant ore. It wasn't until 1825 that a young Danish chemist, Hans Christian Oersted, unlocked the key. Through a complex process involving electricity and molten salts, he wrestled the metal free, but at a price – aluminum was rarer than gold.
Fast forward to the dawn of the 20th century. With the Wright brothers taking flight, a new demand arose – lightweight yet robust materials. Enter a young American, Charles Hall. Independently, and almost simultaneously with a Frenchman named Paul Héroult, Hall developed a more efficient method for extracting aluminum. This breakthrough changed the game.
Aluminum wings took to the air. Early airplanes, like the Junkers J 1, were testaments to the new age. Lighter planes meant longer distances, heavier payloads, and the dream of spaceflight flickered ever brighter.
The space race ignited, and aluminum soared. Rockets like the Saturn V, the workhorse of the Apollo missions, relied heavily on aluminum for its fuel tanks and external structure. Every pound saved meant more fuel for the fiery ascent. The lunar modules, the first human outposts beyond Earth, were cocoons of aluminum, shielding astronauts from the harshness of space.
Even today, on the International Space Station, aluminum reigns supreme. From the massive truss structure to the intricate heat shields, it's the silent partner in humanity's cosmic exploration.
As he draws the razor across his face, a glint of metal catches the light. It's more than a shave; it's a connection to the pioneers who dared to dream beyond the blue, carried aloft by the strength and lightness of a once-elusive element. Today, aluminum whispers stories of the endless sky, a testament to human ingenuity and the unwavering desire to reach for the stars.
Atelier Durdan Le Maurice 1.0 • Wizamet • M&F 2XL w Longshaving Reserve VI Manchurian • Aion
Thursday
Preshave: Harry’s Exfoliating Face Wash / Cremo Sandalwood
Razor: RazoRock Mamba
Blade: SuperMax Blue Diamond Platinum
Brush: DaVinci 293
Soap: Mama Bear’s Aged Spice
Aftershave: Kiehl’s Blue Astringent Herbal Lotion /Alum
Balm: Baxter of California After Shave Balm
Preshave: Harry’s Exfoliating Face Wash / Cremo Sandalwood
Razor: RazoRock Mamba
Blade: SuperMax Blue Diamond Platinum
Brush: DaVinci 293
Soap: Mama Bear’s Aged Spice
Aftershave: Kiehl’s Blue Astringent Herbal Lotion /Alum
Balm: Baxter of California After Shave Balm
Thursday Morning Bristle Banishment
Space Week - and the Razor that went to the Moon.
Can't say more about Gingers Garden Soap. Big Pour - Easy Lathering - Amazing Face Feel.
Overall a Fantastic Shave.
Gillette TechMatic S4 Razor
Gillette Adjustable Band Cartridge (2X)
Ginger's Garden Vizier Soap
Maggard TimberWolf Brush
Citrus Musk Splash On
Barrister & Mann Seville Aftershave
Space Week - and the Razor that went to the Moon.
Can't say more about Gingers Garden Soap. Big Pour - Easy Lathering - Amazing Face Feel.
Overall a Fantastic Shave.
Gillette TechMatic S4 Razor
Gillette Adjustable Band Cartridge (2X)
Ginger's Garden Vizier Soap
Maggard TimberWolf Brush
Citrus Musk Splash On
Barrister & Mann Seville Aftershave
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Razor
arker Solo Edge
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (1)
Brush: Yaqi Atlantis
Bowl: Captain’s Choice Copper
Pre: Stirling Unscented soap - Proraso White cream
Lather: Zingari Man The Rambler
Aftershave: Stirling Mountain Man
Only the first shave, but the Solo Edge was comfortable and efficient
arker Solo EdgeBlade: Gillette Silver Blue (1)
Brush: Yaqi Atlantis
Bowl: Captain’s Choice Copper
Pre: Stirling Unscented soap - Proraso White cream
Lather: Zingari Man The Rambler
Aftershave: Stirling Mountain Man
Only the first shave, but the Solo Edge was comfortable and efficient
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
DE SOTD, Thursday, March 28th 2024
Razor : Yaqi 2nd generation Mellon 316SSP head with my 2nd purchased Yaqi Chippendale 316SSP handle (Darwin handle looking, close to resemblance to that time era for "The Grande shave King razor",1940's existence)-
Mfg 2023>, mid range. What a nice well machined and finished razor head with excellent QC. The audio feed back is a nice sizzling sound of snipped whiskers is best way to describe it. The razor is delightful to use and performs well + results do no lie. Had a stellar close comfortable shave this morning.
Blade : GSB (2) sharp and Smoooth with reasonable longevity. Very nice blade to use on 1-3 shaves for excellent results on my beard mostly.
Soap : Razorock Santa Mari del Fiore, nice vanilla light tobacco scented soap with excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi "Orbital ring" 24 mm boar bristle. Excellent lather generator, soft split end boar bristle hairs, nice splay scrubber + great lather painter.
Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area.
Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave : Razorock MF splash with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results :
or CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers=
Had a stellar close comfortable shave this morning with my Yaqi Melon razor with a GSB blade. Lots of stellar close shaves lately, not complaining just observing!
Have some great shaves!
Razor : Yaqi 2nd generation Mellon 316SSP head with my 2nd purchased Yaqi Chippendale 316SSP handle (Darwin handle looking, close to resemblance to that time era for "The Grande shave King razor",1940's existence)-
Mfg 2023>, mid range. What a nice well machined and finished razor head with excellent QC. The audio feed back is a nice sizzling sound of snipped whiskers is best way to describe it. The razor is delightful to use and performs well + results do no lie. Had a stellar close comfortable shave this morning.
Blade : GSB (2) sharp and Smoooth with reasonable longevity. Very nice blade to use on 1-3 shaves for excellent results on my beard mostly.
Soap : Razorock Santa Mari del Fiore, nice vanilla light tobacco scented soap with excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi "Orbital ring" 24 mm boar bristle. Excellent lather generator, soft split end boar bristle hairs, nice splay scrubber + great lather painter.
Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area.
Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave : Razorock MF splash with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results :
or CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= Had a stellar close comfortable shave this morning with my Yaqi Melon razor with a GSB blade. Lots of stellar close shaves lately, not complaining just observing!Have some great shaves!
Thursday March 28
Leaf Thorn
BIC halfblade (8)
Yaqi Sagrada Familia
Proraso Green
A&E L'Orange Verte
Leaf Thorn
BIC halfblade (8)
Yaqi Sagrada Familia
Proraso Green
A&E L'Orange Verte
YOC
Rubie (10)
Macca Root & Aloe
Revuelle balm
Rubie (10)
Macca Root & Aloe
Revuelle balm
March 28, 2024 Thursday shave
Razor: Karve Christopher Bradley, C OC plate, brass
Blade: FlyDear (1)
Soap: Cella Bio
Brush: Omega 10049 Professional Boar
Post shave: Osma alum block, Thayer's Witch Hazel
Aftershave: Mennen Skin Bracer
This was a two and a half pass shave. It was great until the blade caught a cut that had healed. It's not healed anymore...
It was a very close shave, not particularly smooth.
The Christopher Bradley with C plate is much more blade forward than the Overlander, which I normally use.
It was the first time using the Cella Bio. A few more shaves will be needed to evaluate it.
Enjoy your day!
Razor: Karve Christopher Bradley, C OC plate, brass
Blade: FlyDear (1)
Soap: Cella Bio
Brush: Omega 10049 Professional Boar
Post shave: Osma alum block, Thayer's Witch Hazel
Aftershave: Mennen Skin Bracer
This was a two and a half pass shave. It was great until the blade caught a cut that had healed. It's not healed anymore...
It was a very close shave, not particularly smooth.
The Christopher Bradley with C plate is much more blade forward than the Overlander, which I normally use.
It was the first time using the Cella Bio. A few more shaves will be needed to evaluate it.
Enjoy your day!
Razor: RazoRock, Game Changer .68-P
Blade: Gillette Nacet
Brush: Simpson, Chubby 2 Two Band Silvertip Badger
Soap: Shannon’s Soaps, NIL
Post Shave: Duke Cannon, After-Shave Balm
Razor: Rockwell T2
Blade: Astra Superior Platinum
Brush: Simpson Captain 2 Best Badger
Pre-Shave: Proraso White Pre-Shave Cream
Lather: Chiseled Face Ghost Town Barber
Aftershave: Pinaud Lilac Vegetal
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Nivea Post Shave Balm
Razor: GILLETTE Contour aluminum 4 I
Blade: Gillette CONTOUR
Brush: M1 A3 Finest Badger 32x60 mm by Alfredo Hdez Glez
Lather: COLGATE PALMOLIVE vintage Jabón
Aftershave: FLOID The Genuine Italian y MYRSOL emulsión.
Blade: Gillette CONTOUR
Brush: M1 A3 Finest Badger 32x60 mm by Alfredo Hdez Glez
Lather: COLGATE PALMOLIVE vintage Jabón
Aftershave: FLOID The Genuine Italian y MYRSOL emulsión.
Thursday, March 28
XPEC~~Simpson PL8~~Gillette Senator/Personna 74~~Dior Leather Oud
Have a great day!
XPEC~~Simpson PL8~~Gillette Senator/Personna 74~~Dior Leather Oud
Have a great day!
Kai Captain Excelia Razor
Vitos Pre/Post Shave
Caswell-Massey Number Six Shave Cream
Thayers Lavender Witch Hazel
Clubman Pinaud Reserve Whiskey Woods After Shave
Vitos Pre/Post Shave
Caswell-Massey Number Six Shave Cream
Thayers Lavender Witch Hazel
Clubman Pinaud Reserve Whiskey Woods After Shave
3/28/24
RazoRock Tobacco #2
Vie-Long 13052
6/8 Thiers-Issard for Art of Shaving
Tony Miller 3" Fast Bridle Strop
Clubman Virgin Island Bay Rum
Stirling Sandalwood Balm
Dolce & Gabbana The One
RazoRock Tobacco #2
Vie-Long 13052
6/8 Thiers-Issard for Art of Shaving
Tony Miller 3" Fast Bridle Strop
Clubman Virgin Island Bay Rum
Stirling Sandalwood Balm
Dolce & Gabbana The One
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