B.O.S.S. Brotherhood of Slant Shavers

[mtcn77]

Love my new FOCS. I am in!

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That is some razor... Lovely brass tone.

I recommend periodic maintenance by tooth-brushing and rinsing it with "canned" shaving foam periodically to dissolve the limescale safely. Nothing has so much additives as the good old can!

 

[Tanuki]

The FOCS got a run out yesterday. Quick shave before the first party we have hosted since BEFORE.

Piccolo handle
PolSilver iridium (2)
vintage Old Spice grated in a shave stick
the closest brush to the sink (in a hurry!)
Stirling vetiver witch hazel

One of the most enjoyable time-pressure, high-speed shaves I have had. FOCS + PolSilver is an excellent combination - a very close shave without even trying!

 

[Trollky]

Been on a slant kick of late with the Merkur 37C on duty for the last week or so. I wheeled out the 39C for today with a fresh Kai blade.

 

[sarir97]

How does the iKon X3 compare with its older, stainless steel twin? Do they effectively produce the same shave experience?

Alternatively, which slant razor, if not the X3, is mild enough for a daily shave?

 

[Old Hippie]

which slant razor, if not the X3, is mild enough for a daily shave?

PAA "Monster" slants
iKon Shavecraft 102
ATT S2
ATT X1
Parker SemiSlant
RR German 37
RR Stealth V3 Stainless
Merkur 37/39

Those are ones I've used and found somewhat mild. Remember that "mild" is subjective. But I find "aggressive" razors in my opinion to match up with others' assessments, so I'm probably not far off.

My experience of the X3 is that it is certainly mild. Too much so, for me. So I no longer own one. I think it was a good effort but it's run its day and they should bring back the 102. (Heh. Waving the "Personal Opinion" flag...)

O.H.

 

[Cal]

BOSS SOTD

Brush: Shavemac 20/48 Silvertip 2-Band
Soap: Bignoli Licorice and Mint
Razor: Phoenix Crimson Ghost
Blade: Personna Red (6)
ASL: Orange FREEZE [home brew]

A good shave.
My first shave with the Crimson Ghost was interesting, and enlightening!


Happy shaves guys.

 

[Cal]

BOSS SOTD

Brush: Shavemac 20/48 Silvertip 2-Band
Soap: Bignoli Licorice and Mint
Razor: FOCS GT
Blade: Personna Red (7)
ASL: Clubman Whiskey Woods

A very pleasant shave.
All is well in ZenShaveLand.


Happy shaves guys.

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

Razor: FOCS GT

Really cool handle, Cal.

It jazzes up the FOCS big time.

Happy shaves,

Jim

 

[Cal]

Really cool handle, Cal.

It jazzes up the FOCS big time.

Thank you, Jim.

Doug (@Rosseforp) sure knows how to make great handles.

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

Thank you, Jim.

Doug (@Rosseforp) sure knows how to make great handles.

That he does, Cal.​

 

[Cal]

BOSS SOTD

Brush: Shavemac 20/48 Silvertip 2-Band
Soap: La Toja
Razor: Fine Slant GT
Blade: Personna Red (2)
ASL: Clubman Whiskey Woods

A fine shave.


Happy shaves guys.

 

[Klinker]

Friday 09.10.21 SOTD

Vintage “Marks” *(Merkur) 37HD Silver / Polsilver
Heritage Collection Ever-Ready 26mm SHD Fan
Barrister and Mann Oceana Soft Heart Base & AS

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*Merkur only produced a handful of razors with the “Marks” trademark, which was the store brand of Stoddard’s Cutlery in Boston Mass.

 

[Cal]

BOSS SOTD

Brush: Shavemac 20/48 Silvertip 2-Band
Soap: Bignoli Neutro [no fragrance]
Razor: FOCS GT
Blade: Personna Red (3)
ASL: Chocolate Orange [home brew]

A super shave.


Happy shaves guys.

 

[Tanuki]

My Merkur Super Slant shave report is here:

Slantember (Used to be September) Is For Slants! | Version 4 | 2021

Third shave of Slantember! Razor: Merkur 37c Blade: Dorco Prime first use Soap: Arko Brush: Yaqi 26mm unlucky dice Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman 10/10 Knocked off a weeks growth like nothing. This is why i bought the 37c and not once have i been disappointed.

www.badgerandblade.com

Post #295 if the link is wonky.

 

[TAM340R]

BOSS SOTD

Brush: Shavemac 20/48 Silvertip 2-Band
Soap: La Toja
Razor: Fine Slant GT
Blade: Personna Red (2)
ASL: Clubman Whiskey Woods

A fine shave.


Happy shaves guys.

I suppose that the La Toja tub is from some grated sticks ?
if yes I do the same, one of my favorites
tam

 

[Cal]

I suppose that the La Toja tub is from some grated sticks ?
if yes I do the same, one of my favorites
tam

Yes, the tub contents are indeed from La Toja sticks, Tam. But I simply slice the sticks into tub-fitting shapes (with a sharp knife) then press them into the tub with my thumbs (giving a nice smooth finish for blooming and loading).

 

[Old Hippie]

ASL: Chocolate Orange [home brew]

We got any threads around here for shave potion recipes?

If not, to misquote @FarmerTan ... "Let's doggone start one!"

O.H.

 

[TAM340R]

Yes, the tub contents are indeed from La Toja sticks, Tam. But I simply slice the sticks into tub-fitting shapes (with a sharp knife) then press them into the tub with my thumbs (giving a nice smooth finish for blooming and loading).

Mainly I,am doing the same way , just slices .... works great
during last week I added some drops of grapefruit essential oil (on the brush) .;.., you should try
tam

 

[Tanuki]

We got any threads around here for shave potion recipes?

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Bootlegger's Aftershave Reviews

Now that I have compiled all the ingredients and commenced blending, I will regularly be posting Bootlegger's Aftershave reviews on this thread. Acquiring the ingredients and transporting to my home in Western Australia has been an 18 month exercise, due to travel restrictions, the existing ban...

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[FarmerTan]

We got any threads around here for shave potion recipes?

If not, to misquote @FarmerTan ... "Let's doggone start one!"

O.H.

I'm actually thinking about auctioning off a one-of-a-kind thing I came up with that I THINK has 3 different vintage Avon aftershave lotions in it. Maybe it was two?