Mike Swofford Memorial Super Speed Saturdays (MSMSSS)

[azwetshaver]

Thanks for checking in, Gabe. I guess we need some new blood. How are you enjoying the dark side?

I've been using straights for 99% of my shaves. I really enjoy the whole process including stropping and honing. I am to thempimt where my straight shaves are better than my DE shaves.

You guys are posting some great set ups.

 

[sandstone]

I've been using straights for 99% of my shaves. I really enjoy the whole process including stropping and honing. I am to thempimt where my straight shaves are better than my DE shaves.

You guys are posting some great set ups.

Thanks, Gabe.

 

[sandstone]

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’56 B3 Custom Red Tip / Feather
Rudy Vey ‘SOC’ Boar
Tabac Shave Soap
Fine American Blend ASL

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[azwetshaver]

No picture today, but I finally used a Superspeed on Saturday. Today was a 1957 Redtip loaded with an Astra SP blade.

 

[troy]

No picture today, but I finally used a Superspeed on Saturday. Today was a 1957 Redtip loaded with an Astra SP blade.

Glad to see you back Gabe.

No Super Speed for me today, and maybe for a while, I've been getting some of my less used SEs out for SEptember and then it will be OCtober. I'll still be checking in and probably sneaking in a few Super Speed shaves though.

 

[sandstone]

I also have been neglecting my Superspeeds lately, chiefly due to devoting most of my shaves to a newly acquired ATT Windsor. Now that I have the Windsor dialed in nicely I can go back to giving my Superspeeds the attention they deserve.

Here is today's Superspeed Saturday SOTD

’56 B3 Custom Red Tip / Gillette Super Platinum
Doug Korn Classic with Omega 1066 Boar knot
Shave Nation Lather Bowl
Lakewood Smoky Mountain Rain Shave Soap
Fine Snake Bite ASL
Castle Forbes Lime Shave Balm​

 

[troy]

Nice one Phil!

 

[sandstone]

Nice one Phil!

Thank you kindly, Troy! It was nice to get back to my superspeed again.

 

[sandstone]

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’55 A4 Gillette Red Tip / Feather
Whipped Dog HMB
Lakewood Sweet Orange Chili Pepper Shave Soap
Fine Platinum ASL with added menthol

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[azwetshaver]

9-22-2018
Valobra Cologne
Proraso Pro
Gillette Redtip Superspeed
Astra SP
Folsom & Co. Shambala

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[sandstone]

9-22-2018
Valobra Cologne
Proraso Pro
Gillette Redtip Superspeed
Astra SP
Folsom & Co. Shambala

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Very nice, Gabe! What's the Shambala like?

 

[azwetshaver]

Very nice, Gabe! What's the Shambala like?

Thanks Phil. I missed the effortless shaves from a Redtip.

Shambala is a clone of Issey Miyake L'ea d'Issey Pour Homme. It's an aquatic scent. Very fresh and perfect for the 100+ degree temps here in AZ. Its one of my favorite from Folsom & Co.

 

[sandstone]

Thanks Phil. I missed the effortless shaves from a Redtip.

Shambala is a clone of Issey Miyake L'ea d'Issey Pour Homme. It's an aquatic scent. Very fresh and perfect for the 100+ degree temps here in AZ. Its one of my favorite from Folsom & Co.

Thanks Gabe. Shambala sounds very nice and something that I would like.

 

[azwetshaver]

Thanks Gabe. Shambala sounds very nice and something that I would like.

Unfortunately I don't believe he is making anymore.

 

[sandstone]

Unfortunately I don't believe he is making anymore.

That is a pity. I may have a look around for some Issey Miyake L'ea d'Issey Pour Homme then.

 

[sandstone]

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1951 Gillette Superspeed / 7 O’Clock Yellow
Simpson Persian Jar 2 Best Badger
Tabac Shave Soap | ASL | EdC

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[sandstone]

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T3 Gillette Flare Tip Superspeed / Gillette Super Platinum
Doug Korn Classic Omega Boar
Lakewood Solar Eclipse Shave Soap
Fine L’Orange Noir ASL​

 

[troy]

Super Sunday for me today.
This was going to be my yesterday shave, but worked a double shift on Friday and skipped the Saturday's shave. It's been a while since I had a Super Speed Saturday shave after SEpember and OCtober. I didn't want to wait another week for next Saturday. Feels good to be back!

'55 Red Tip
Astra SP
Whipped Dog Synth
Vintage Williams
Aqua Velva Ice Blue

 

[sandstone]

Super Sunday for me today.
This was going to be my yesterday shave, but worked a double shift on Friday and skipped the Saturday's shave. It's been a while since I had a Super Speed Saturday shave after SEpember and OCtober. I didn't want to wait another week for next Saturday. Feels good to be back!

'55 Red Tip
Astra SP
Whipped Dog Synth
Vintage Williams
Aqua Velva Ice Blue
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Awesome Superspeed Saturday shave, Troy! Great pic as well.

 

[sandstone]

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’56 B3 Custom Gillette Red Tip / Feather
Omega 21762 Professional Boar
Lakewood Smoky Mountain Rain Shave Soap
Aqua Velva Original Sport ASL
Castle Forbes Lime Essential Oil ASB

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