Razor : Yaqi 2nd Generation Mellon 3166 SSP head with a Yaqi Chippendale 316 SSP handle. Mfg 2023>, mid range. Excellent razor for my shaving needs. Had a close comfortable stellar shave this morning. Blade : GSB(3) sharp and smoooth with reasonable longevity. Soap : Razorock XXX, unique clean scent with excellent lather qualities. Brand new 4th tub used this morning. Top tier soap for myself. Brush :Yaqi "Red Zebra" 26mm snow leopard synthetic. Excellent lather generator, luxury heavenly cloud like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. 26mm synthetic brushes are the best for wanting to indulge yourself in a Zen moment or two. 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 : Razorock XXX splash (3rd bottle) with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless). Results : or CCS,DFS,BBS+ no irritation + 1 small blemish weeper = Had a close comfortable shave this morning with my Yaqi Mellon 2nd Gen razor with a GSB blade. (it does not get much better shaving for myself!)
Tuesday Morning Shave Soiree
Schick blade on it's eighth use shaved better than some out of the box. Lothur Soap
laid down an amazing lather. Overall near perfect shave.
Tuesday night, May 21st Shave
Dedicate to Japan's IKAROS Mission
IKAROS, short for Interplanetary Kite-craft Accelerated by Radiation Of the Sun, was a spacecraft launched by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) on May 21, 2010.
The main objectives of the mission were:
Deployment and control of a large, thin solar sail: The spacecraft successfully deployed a 20-meter square sail made of a thin polyimide film.
Thin-film solar cells: The sail also featured thin-film solar cells for power generation, demonstrating the potential for solar-powered space travel.
Measurement of acceleration due to solar radiation pressure: IKAROS verified the acceleration of the spacecraft using the momentum of photons from the Sun.
Attitude control: The spacecraft used liquid crystal devices on the sail to change its reflectivity, enabling attitude control by adjusting the sunlight pressure on different parts of the sail.
Name Meaning:
The name IKAROS is an acronym that cleverly describes the spacecraft's technology and purpose. Additionally, it references the Greek myth of Icarus, who flew too close to the Sun with wings made of feathers and wax. While Icarus's myth ended in tragedy, the IKAROS spacecraft successfully harnessed the Sun's energy for propulsion, avoiding a similar fate.
Prep: Shower, Shiseido Men’s Face Cleaner PreShave:Nanka Preshave Gel by Feather Razor: Carbon Shaving Cx-Ukita (named after a famous Samurai instead of a serial number). Mokume-gane is a forge-welded layered metal (brass and copper here) that is historically developed in Japan, resulting in a mixed-metal laminate with distinctive layered patterns. It was initially used to decorate the Katana swords of the samurai. The word translates to “wood-grained metal” and was called such because of the unique pattern it creates with the different layers of material that look like wood grain. Making Mokume-Gane items is about ten times more time-consuming and time-consuming than other general metalworking methods. Custom: Cx-Mokume - https://carbonshavingco.com/products/cx-mokume Blade: Feather Hi-Stainless Brush: Chikuhodo SH-2 water badger. Compared with badgers, water badger hair is more expensive and has finer tips. The long hairs are used in men’s shaving brushes. With excellent drainage, the hair foams well, creating both fine and dense lather. Artisan make-up brush maker - CHIKUHODO | About Us - https://www.chikuhodo.com/en/company/index.html Bowl: Suribachi, A suribachi is a traditional Japanese mortar and pestle, where the suribachi is the bowl and the surikogi is the wooden pestle. The word Suribachi translates to "grinding bowl," the bowl has small ridges on the inside called Kushi-no-me that are ideal for grinding spices, nuts, and seeds. Suribachis are durable, lightweight, and glazed on the outside. They generate excellent lathers. Soap: Bushido by Hoffman’s Aftershave: Bushido by Hoffman’s Post Shave: Shiseido Facial Lotion, Bushido by Hoffman’s Eau de Parfum
Razor: Timeless Bronze OC .78, Rod George handle
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Brush: Simpson Emperor 3 Super Badger
Lather: Long Rifle Brown Bess
Aftershave: Long Rifle Brown Bess Shave Tonic
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Nivea Post Shave Balm