Brush: La Maison du Barbier Lather: The Art of Shaving "Sandalwood" Razor: Wilbert Cutlery Co. "Stoll Chrome Steel" Blade: Gem Stainless PTFE Witch hazel: Thayers "Coconut Water" Alum block: Osma After shave balm: The Art od Shaving "Sandalwood"
Razor : Gillette New Long comb, Canadian variant- Mfg 1930's, tame mid range to mid range. When learning Traditional wet shaving I thought this razor was aggressive and now it feels like a nice tame mid range(My beard has changed for easier shaving IMO) Had a close comfortable shave this morning. Blade : Gillette Perma Sharp- sharp and smooth + longevity? It has been a long time since using this blade and the packing has changed + wrapper. Made in India for Gillette (P&G). Soap : Yaqi The Green- very nice fresh natural scent with excellent lather qualities. The scent is addictive and is referenced to similar Lacoste essential green cologne according to Yaqi reference. Master soap creations did a nice job for scent and quality for Yaqi soaps and fragrance IMO. Brush : Yaqi "Dandelion"24mm cashmere knot, excellent lather generator, heavenly cloud like soft tips , nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. Very nice handle and knot 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 : Yaqi Green AS with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless). Results : or CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= excellent close shave with my Gillette New long comb with a Gillette Perma sharp.
Razor: Gillette 1922 New Improved Gold New Standard Set
Blade: Rapira Stainless
Brush: Teton Shaves Zen Series, Synthetic
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Noble Otter Logbook
Aftershave: Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
8/24/23
La Toja Shave Stick
Vie-Long 12705
13/16 Filarmonica #14
Tony Miller 3" Steerhide Strop
Omega Alum Stick
La Toja
Nivea Maximum Hydration
Versace Pour Homme
8/25/23
Noble Otter Northern Elixir
Shavemac Silver Tip
1961 Gillette Model 195 "Fatboy"
Gillette 7:00 Yellow (3)
Omega Alum Stick
Mennan Skin Bracer
Nivea Maximum Hydration
Penhaligon's Juniper Sling
8/26/23
Haslinger Schafmilch
Muhle 31K 256 Silver Tip Fiber
6/8 Fontenille #134
Tony Miller 3" Steerhide Strop
Omega Alum Stick
Murray & Lanman Kananga Water
Nivea Maximum Hydration
Acqua di Parma Bergamotto di Calabria
SOTD AUGUST 26th
AUGUST 2023 GRUME
ARKO AUGUST 2023
Semogue Saturdays
Hello friends
Winter is finally here and excited me for a perfect BBS: Arko! Semogue SOC Boar, Green Cult 2.0 plate IV, Perma-Sharp (3) and Floïd The Genuine. Started the weekend well...
On this spectacular journey, none other than the Pres, Lester Young and the Oscar Peterson Trio.
All this talk of Slantember made me want to pull out my PAA Slant, even waited until tonight to shave instead of this morning so I would have two full days of growth, worked beautifully. Noble Otter never disappoints and the new Simpson also worked beautifully. Stellar way to end my menthol theme week.
Razor - Alpha Shaving Co Outlaw Brass
Blade - Schick Double Edge (2)
Brush - Alpha Shaving Co Albert
Bowl - Captain’s Choice Copper Heavyweight
Software - Catie’s Bubbles Two to Mango
Five ️ shave with this set up. The Outlaw razor is a pleasure to use. Efficient, comfortable, and just the right amount of blade feel. I would consider it to be medium aggressive, but it can be used a a daily driver by just easing up on the pressure of shaving daily. Cleared one day of growth with just one pass. The scent from the Catie’s Bubbles Two to Mango is addictive - it’s as if I am walking by the produce store and taking in a whiff of fresh mango. The soap is very slick and cushions well. I really like the blade from Schick - I am surprised it’s not seem more often.
Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face & head.
Pears with Mint Extracts Transparent Bar Soap.
Brush: Yaqi Sagrada Familia 24mm Synthetic.
Face Lather.
Lather: Tabac Original Shaving soap. (Tallow Version)
Blade: Polsilver Super Iridium. (D2)
Razor: Yintal 9036-I TTO.
Post:
Cold water face wash with brush squeezing's, Cold Water Face Rinse./Alum Rub./Cold Water Rinse. /Homemade (~Spring/Summer mix~) Lemon, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Essential Oils.3 Menthol Crystals Mixed Together With 200ml of Care + Witch Hazel./Superdrug Forest Fresh ASL./Nivea Men Body shaving Anti-Irritation ASB.
A relaxing Sunday morning shave.
A wonderful performance from the Chinese Gillette super speed clone & Polsilver Super Iridium duo...I've forgot how smooth and efficient Polisilver are.
A enjoyable 2 pass + pick ups close comfortable shave with no errors to report.
Finishing the shave off with a few small dollops of Nivea Men Body shaving Anti-Irritation ASB.
My face is feeling super smooth & smelling divine.
Stay safe, and enjoy your Sunday ladies & gentlemen.