Razor : Gem Damaskeene Open Comb(The original Damaskeene 1912 design). Mfg 1912-15, mild to tame mid range. Gem(ASR) most successful razor was the 1912 model, millions of 1912 model variants where sold. This one still has the strop attachment inside the handle as shown that was used in those days. Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE(1) very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle. Soap : Cyril R Salter Wild Rose, nice rose scent with excellent lather qualities. Brush : Yaqi "Artic sky" 24mm 3band silvertip badger. Over all great brush for my shaving needs. 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 : Italian Barber Amici splash with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless). Results : or CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= Had a close comfortable shave this morning with my Gem Damaskeene 1912 OC with a coated Gem blade. Wonderful shave this morning.
Sunday 10/27 Shave OCtober/OBtober Day 27 Open Blade/Open Comb
Archibald A77 Open Blade Shavette today
I over-shaved a bit - new blade is wicked sharp
Very Smooth & Efficient Shave - Razor is Nimble
It will be A77 Blades all this week
Razor: Archibald A77 Shavette
Blade: Cloud A77 Mini Blade (3X)
Lather: Abbate Y La Mantia Fufluns Mix
Brush: AP ShaveCo MIG Knot
Post Shave: Osage/Mennen/Glacial Splash Mix Post Shave: L T Piver Heliotrope Blanc
Shower at gym + glycerin soap face lather and rinse
P.160 shave soap
Rudy Vey badger brush
Friedellko 5/8" "Sunday" straight razor
Cool washcloth rinse
Truefitt & Hill West Indian Limes aftershave
10/26/24
Le Pere Lucien
Plisson for L"Occitane
11/16 Chaussis Torpedo #270
Tony Miller 3" Fast Bridle Strop
4711
Nivea Sensitive Cool Balm
Davidoff Cool Water
10/27/24
Van der Hagen Scented Luxury Soap
Vie-Long 13052
6/8 Johan Engstrom Frameback
Tony Miller 3" Steerhide Strop
Old Spice
Bath & Body Works AS Balm
Montblanc Starwalker
In the spirit of Van Gogh, this evening's ritual is a masterpiece of artistry and innovation. The Barbaros & Rocnel Black Adjustable, a unique collaboration forged in black titanium nitride, provides the perfect canvas for a close and comfortable shave. The Arno Halberd, adorned with a swirling 'Starry Night' motif, whips the 'Brilliantly Broke Man' soap into a rich lather, its vibrant scent a symphony of mint, cedar, and vanilla. As the Zaza blade glides effortlessly, I imagine Van Gogh himself, gazing upon his masterpiece with a freshly shaven face, ready to embrace the day with renewed brilliance.
Razor: Barbaros & Rocnel Adjustable with black titanium nitride coating Blade: Zaza Super Stainless Brush: Arno Halberd Titanium Starry Night with A4 knot Soap: Hendrix Brilliantly Broken Man AS: Hendrix Brilliantly Broken Man
Pre-shave: Warm water rinse Razor: Wolfman WR2 0.90mm Blade: Kai (3) Soap: Bundubeard Nosy Bee (soft) Brush: Nordic Shave Design Boti 2-band Post Shave: Alum Balm: Stirling Unscented
A splash of A A Shaving Nanaimo
From a lunar outpost, gazing at Earth's rising crescent, this shave transcends the ordinary. The Damtanium Cx-Orion, forged in celestial fire, meets the soothing embrace of epsilon's Blue Mediterranean. A symphony of patchouli, cedar, and mint awakens the senses, preparing me for a journey beyond the stars.
Razor: Carbon Shaving Cx-Orion, a Damantium (grade 3 and 5 titanium forge welded damascus-like composite) work of art. Instead of serial numbers, Carbon Shaving uses constellation names for the Damtanium razors. Blade: Apache Titanium Brush: Carbon Shaving Damtanium Soap: epsilon 01 (Blue Mediterranean) AS: epsilon 01 (Blue Mediterranean) Balm: epsilon 01 (Blue Mediterranean)