Soap performance 7/10, but the scent is 10/10, by far my favorite lavender and some of the best artwork around.
What did you use today? +Rate the shave 1-10 (10 best)
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I’m expecting a delivery of Abysso, Chronos and Pino Alpestre tomorrow. Expecting very good things too!
Let me know how Chronos is. The lather I get from Abysso and Sea Citrus is very good, not to mention the scents. Goodfellas's Smile is producing some winners.
9/10 - BBS!
Razor: Karve brass SB E
Blade: Bic platinum (1)
Brush: 24mm RR Silvertip barrel Badger brush
Pre-Shave: Stirling Ben Franklin pre-shave oil
Lather: Myrsol Andis Liquid Shaving Cream
Aftershave: Myrsol Metilsol AS /
RR Signature Scent Aftershave Wax
Additional Care: Thayers Lemon WH
Razor: Karve brass SB E
Blade: Bic platinum (1)
Brush: 24mm RR Silvertip barrel Badger brush
Pre-Shave: Stirling Ben Franklin pre-shave oil
Lather: Myrsol Andis Liquid Shaving Cream
Aftershave: Myrsol Metilsol AS /
RR Signature Scent Aftershave Wax
Additional Care: Thayers Lemon WH
Razor: Timeless TI.95 Matte
Blade: VOSKHOD - 4
Brush: RR Big Bruce
Lather: Phoenix and Beau Imperial Rum
Aftershave: Ogallala Bay Rum
Additional Care: Razorock Alumn / Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel / Hyaluronic Acid/Every Man Jack Face Lotion
9.5/10 BBS
Another great shave today. First time using the Phoenix and Beau soap and was impressed. Great smell, nice slickness, cushion and post shave feel. Smoothest shave with the TI.95 so far. 3 pass shave and a bit of touch up. BBS
Blade: VOSKHOD - 4
Brush: RR Big Bruce
Lather: Phoenix and Beau Imperial Rum
Aftershave: Ogallala Bay Rum
Additional Care: Razorock Alumn / Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel / Hyaluronic Acid/Every Man Jack Face Lotion
9.5/10 BBS
Another great shave today. First time using the Phoenix and Beau soap and was impressed. Great smell, nice slickness, cushion and post shave feel. Smoothest shave with the TI.95 so far. 3 pass shave and a bit of touch up. BBS
6/24 Shave
9.9/10
Razor/Blade: GEM OCMM/GEM PTFE
Brush: Yaqi Sagrada Familia
Soap: TOBS Grapefruit
AS: Lucky Tiger
9.9/10
Razor/Blade: GEM OCMM/GEM PTFE
Brush: Yaqi Sagrada Familia
Soap: TOBS Grapefruit
AS: Lucky Tiger
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
SE SOTD - Wed, June 24th 2020- A very inexpensive shave today!
Razor: Gem Junior 1912 baton handle
Parade- Mfg 1943, Excellent razor, mid range & no blade overhang.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE (8) Very sharp, excellent longevity, good cost, smooths out nicely over blade life cycle!
Soap: ARKO- legendary shavers soap and very controversial Scent, great lather qualities IMO.
brush: Razorock Noir 400 Plissoft synthetic- great brush, does everything I want and a little more.
Pre shave: Brush wash my 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 (WTG,ATG) + pickups.
Post shave: Pinaud Clubman with witch Hazel + a tiny dollop of Nivea balm.
Results: 10/10 or CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers =
Just a great shave with my Gem Jr 1912 with baton handle. Hit my sweet spot exactly, BBS sometimes is over rated IMO.
Have some great shaves!
Razor: Gem Junior 1912 baton handle
Parade- Mfg 1943, Excellent razor, mid range & no blade overhang.Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE (8) Very sharp, excellent longevity, good cost, smooths out nicely over blade life cycle!
Soap: ARKO- legendary shavers soap and very controversial Scent, great lather qualities IMO.
brush: Razorock Noir 400 Plissoft synthetic- great brush, does everything I want and a little more.
Pre shave: Brush wash my 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 (WTG,ATG) + pickups.
Post shave: Pinaud Clubman with witch Hazel + a tiny dollop of Nivea balm.
Results: 10/10 or CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers =
Just a great shave with my Gem Jr 1912 with baton handle. Hit my sweet spot exactly, BBS sometimes is over rated IMO.Have some great shaves!
Razor: Rex Supply Ambassador
Blade: Astra Superior Platinum
Brush: Simpson's Commodore X2 Best Badger
Pre-Shave: Cremo Brushless Shaving Cream
Lather: Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood
Aftershave: Art of Shaving Sandalwood & Cypress cologne
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Duke Cannon Supply Company Ice Cold Balm
Pinaud Finest powder
Rating 10
Blade: Astra Superior Platinum
Brush: Simpson's Commodore X2 Best Badger
Pre-Shave: Cremo Brushless Shaving Cream
Lather: Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood
Aftershave: Art of Shaving Sandalwood & Cypress cologne
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Duke Cannon Supply Company Ice Cold Balm
Pinaud Finest powder
Rating 10
Pre: I always seem to leave this out. Hot shower, Stirling pre-shave soap.
Razor: ATT SS Windsor H
Blade: GSB, 2nd shave
Brush: Pally PK-47 26mm
Soap: B+M Seville
Splash: See above
9 out of 10
Notes: B+M Seville was one of the first "artisan" products I tried, and, God willing, it will always be stocked in my den.
Razor: ATT SS Windsor H
Blade: GSB, 2nd shave
Brush: Pally PK-47 26mm
Soap: B+M Seville
Splash: See above
9 out of 10
Notes: B+M Seville was one of the first "artisan" products I tried, and, God willing, it will always be stocked in my den.
Midweek Shave
Following a lukewarm shower:
Razor: Merkur 42C
Blade: Gillette 7’o clock super stainless (4)
Brush: Razorock Snowman
Soap: LEA Classic
Post shave: LEA Classic aftershave lotion; Rosa Impex Men‘s Master Professional Aftershave Balm (Tea Tree and Menthol).
Rating: 9.5/10
Two first tries today - the LEA Classic shaving soap and LEA Classic aftershave lotion. Very impressed! The menthol cream inspired me to try their classic soap, which according to the description online has a sandalwood and moss scent. It is a nice masculine scent and you can detect a little bit of menthol too - gives it a not too dissimilar ‘deep heat’ sort of smell I think. Definitely one you can use all year round.
Merkur 42c was good to use as was old Frosty!
Following a lukewarm shower:
Razor: Merkur 42C
Blade: Gillette 7’o clock super stainless (4)
Brush: Razorock Snowman
Soap: LEA Classic
Post shave: LEA Classic aftershave lotion; Rosa Impex Men‘s Master Professional Aftershave Balm (Tea Tree and Menthol).
Rating: 9.5/10
Two first tries today - the LEA Classic shaving soap and LEA Classic aftershave lotion. Very impressed! The menthol cream inspired me to try their classic soap, which according to the description online has a sandalwood and moss scent. It is a nice masculine scent and you can detect a little bit of menthol too - gives it a not too dissimilar ‘deep heat’ sort of smell I think. Definitely one you can use all year round.
Merkur 42c was good to use as was old Frosty!
My Wednesday Morning Shave
Razor: Rockwell 6S, #3 plate both passes
Pre-Shave Cream: Proraso Red Cream, Sandalwood & Shea Butter
Brush: Elite Razor Spalted Maple w/ Full Moon Synthetic
Soap: Colonel Conk Natural Shave Cream Rio Grande Lavender
After Shave: Proraso Blue Balm, Aloe and Vitamin E
Rating: 9.8/10
Razor: Rockwell 6S, #3 plate both passes
First pass WTG
Second Pass ATG
Blade: Gillette Nacet halved (2,3)Pre-Shave Cream: Proraso Red Cream, Sandalwood & Shea Butter
Brush: Elite Razor Spalted Maple w/ Full Moon Synthetic
Soap: Colonel Conk Natural Shave Cream Rio Grande Lavender
After Shave: Proraso Blue Balm, Aloe and Vitamin E
Rating: 9.8/10
DFS! No nicks! Close even shave, but not quite BBS. This is only the second time using this razor and I have yet to try a different plate.
My New Razorock Game Changer .68 with a Parker Premium Blade
Proraso Green Shave Cream
Every Man Jack Exfoliation Soap
Gentleman Jon Alum
Duke Cannon Ice Cold After Shave Balm
Paco Rabanne cologne
An 8. The Game Changer is great, extremely mild
Proraso Green Shave Cream
Every Man Jack Exfoliation Soap
Gentleman Jon Alum
Duke Cannon Ice Cold After Shave Balm
Paco Rabanne cologne
An 8. The Game Changer is great, extremely mild
H&S N075 Al with a Weber Bulldog handle
Nacet
Ethos Lavender
Paladin 26mm El Dorado
Thayers
Lucky Old Man
The H&S N075 razor is the best razor I've used. Mild & incredibly efficient!
Rating: 10/10
Nacet
Ethos Lavender
Paladin 26mm El Dorado
Thayers
Lucky Old Man
The H&S N075 razor is the best razor I've used. Mild & incredibly efficient!
Rating: 10/10
Preshave: Shower
Soap: Arko Stick
Brush: Omega pro 49
Blade: (1) Shaverboy
Razor: Gillette Tech
Aftershave: Aqua Velva Green
7.5/10
Soap: Arko Stick
Brush: Omega pro 49
Blade: (1) Shaverboy
Razor: Gillette Tech
Aftershave: Aqua Velva Green
7.5/10
That E Dorado...and the Ethos
Shave 20200624
Razor: @Blackland Razors Vector
Blade: Feather Artist Club Professional Super (2)
Brush: OMEGA Jade 011842 Premium Pure Bristle
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Soap: Cella Extra Extra Bio
Post-shave: Gentleman Jon Alum Block
Aftershave Balm: Hyaluronic Acid
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Lilac Vegetal
WTG, XTG & ATG. Minor touch-up.
DFS++ with no nicks, cuts, weepers or irritation.
Outstanding shave!
Razor: @Blackland Razors Vector
Blade: Feather Artist Club Professional Super (2)
Brush: OMEGA Jade 011842 Premium Pure Bristle
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Soap: Cella Extra Extra Bio
Post-shave: Gentleman Jon Alum Block
Aftershave Balm: Hyaluronic Acid
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Lilac Vegetal
WTG, XTG & ATG. Minor touch-up.
DFS++ with no nicks, cuts, weepers or irritation.
Outstanding shave!
Thank you sir, I enjoy them both a great deal.
Castle Forbes lavender cream and balm
Gillette Rocket HD with a Gillette Silver blue blade
Simpsons Beauford B1 brush
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Gillette Rocket HD with a Gillette Silver blue blade
Simpsons Beauford B1 brush
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Some months ago, I bought a Mulcuto Slant new old stock from bay. This is a pre-war razor. Wrapped in the box, I decided to use it today. I like slants and most of my razors are slants.
This razor though, is the smoothest razor I have ever tried. Different in construction from new slants, but it is smooth and efficient.
Razor : Mulcuto Slant pre-war
Blade : 7 o'clock (2)
Brush : Simpson's S1 pure badger
Soap : Haslinger Schafmilch
Post : Alum
Aftershave: Meissner / Dark Limes
WTG--> ATG--> DFS++ 9.8/10
This razor though, is the smoothest razor I have ever tried. Different in construction from new slants, but it is smooth and efficient.
Razor : Mulcuto Slant pre-war
Blade : 7 o'clock (2)
Brush : Simpson's S1 pure badger
Soap : Haslinger Schafmilch
Post : Alum
Aftershave: Meissner / Dark Limes
WTG--> ATG--> DFS++ 9.8/10
