Synthetic Summer

[never-stop-learning]

20210723
Synthetic Summer
Razor: Fatip Lo Storto Originale
Blade: Bolzano (1)
Brush: Omega EVO
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: TFS Rasozero - Barbacco
Aftershave Balm: Nivea Post Shave Balm + InstaSkincare Hyaluronic Acid
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman

Full shave notes here:
Comparison of DE Razors in My Den From ~$75 to ~$125 (USD) - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/comparison-of-de-razors-in-my-den-from-75-to-125-usd.600310/post-11367048

 

[Cesare]

Once again: a therapeutic evening bowl lathering, after a stressful day (Friday).

Trafalgar T2
MWF

PS. Before someone points out that this is not a proper wine glass, I’ll just say that the bowl is not a proper lathering bowl either! It’s a plain cereal bowl. But both will do!

Happy shaves!

 

[bjm]

Once again: a therapeutic evening bowl lathering, after a stressful day (Friday).

Trafalgar T2
MWF

PS. Before someone points out that this is not a proper wine glass, I’ll just say that the bowl is not a proper lathering bowl either! It’s a plain cereal bowl. But both will do!

Happy shaves!

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I don't get it; it's wine in a glass. What's not proper?

 

[Ron R]

DE SOTD, Sat, July 24th 2021

Razor: Gillette Fatboy adj E4, Mfg 1959 4th qtr, Well designed & built for that era of time, I like to use it, shaves well around 7.
Blade: Gillette 7oClock SP black(5 tossed) Excellent blade, Sharp & Smoooth, reasonable longevity. Top tier.
Soap: Gillette Pure, nice scent with excellent lather qualities. Easy to make nice lather IMO.
Brush: Yaqi rainbow 26mm brown whiskers synthetic, Excellent lather generator + cloud like soft tips, nice scrub, great lather painter.
Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on the cleaned beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave: Razorock blue barber with witch hazel + a dollop of Nivea with 2 drops of HA.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= excellent shave with my Gillette fatboy with a7oClock black.

Have some great shaves!

 

[Cesare]

DE SOTD, Sat, July 24th 2021

Razor: Gillette Fatboy adj E4, Mfg 1959 4th qtr, Well designed & built for that era of time, I like to use it, shaves well around 7.
Blade: Gillette 7oClock SP black(5 tossed) Excellent blade, Sharp & Smoooth, reasonable longevity. Top tier.
Soap: Gillette Pure, nice scent with excellent lather qualities. Easy to make nice lather IMO.
Brush: Yaqi rainbow 26mm brown whiskers synthetic, Excellent lather generator + cloud like soft tips, nice scrub, great lather painter.
Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on the cleaned beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave: Razorock blue barber with witch hazel + a dollop of Nivea with 2 drops of HA.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= excellent shave with my Gillette fatboy with a7oClock black.

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Have some great shaves!

This brush seems to get nothing but high praise!

 

[Ron R]

This brush seems to get nothing but high praise!

I got mine on sale 2 + yrs ago for a good price so it was worth the chance, it is a great brush. Yaqi makes nice handles also that feel good in the hand & that is a important part of any brush.

 

[never-stop-learning]

20210724
Synthetic Summer
Razor: Blackland Razors Ti Blackbird
Blade: Personna Israeli Platinum Red (2)
Brush: Mühle 39K256 (19mm STF)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: TFS Rasozero - Barbacco
Aftershave Balm: Nivea Post Shave Balm + InstaSkincare Hyaluronic Acid
Aftershave: TFS Intense Line - Tabacum Crepito

Full shave notes here:
never-stop-learning's Quest for Knowledge - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/never-stop-learnings-quest-for-knowledge.611194/post-11368485

 

[Ron R]

Sunday Schick shave, July25th 2021

Razor: Schick i2 injector with hydro magic, Mfg 1954-57, excellent tame mid range, very nice razor to manipulate all areas of the face. Small foot print around the nose or high lining a beard.
Blade: Personna SS PTFE(9) excellent blade, very sharp, great longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable IMO.
Soap: Colonel Conk Bayrum, nice mild scent with excellent lather qualities>good slickness IMO.
Brush: Yaqi Tuxedo knot 24mm synthetic , one of my favorites, excellent lather generator, cloud like soft tips, great scrubber and excellent lather painter. Hard to beat and got me interested in Yaqi this brush did.
Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on the cleaned beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave: witch hazel + Ogallala bayrum with Sandalwood + a dollop of Nivea balm + 2 drops of HA.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers=excellent shave with my Schick i2 injector with hydro magic with a Personna coated blade.

Have some great shaves!

 

[Ted A]

Razor: Schick Adjustable, Chinese Schick
Brush: Yaqi Aqua tuxedo
Lather: Stirling Mountain Man
Balm: Gillette
A/S: Stirling Piacenza

 

[never-stop-learning]

20210725
Synthetic Summer
Razor: Blackland Razors Vector SB
Blade: Schick Proline (7)
Brush: Craving Shaving Debris Handle (PAA 24mm Roswell Grey Hybrid Synthetic knot)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: TFS Rasozero - Barbacco
Aftershave Balm: Nivea Post Shave Balm + InstaSkincare Hyaluronic Acid
Fragrance: Original Stetson Cologne Splash

Shave notes and other musings:
never-stop-learning's Quest for Knowledge - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/never-stop-learnings-quest-for-knowledge.611194/

 

[never-stop-learning]

20210726
Synthetic Summer
Razor: Jones Shake Sharp v1
Blade: Bolzano (2)
Brush: Wild West Brushworks Volcanic Ash Handle (TNS 26mm Original BOSS Fan)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Martin de Candre Fougère
Aftershave Balm: Nivea Post Shave Balm + InstaSkincare Hyaluronic Acid
Aftershave: Unnamed Prototype #3
Fragrance: Cuba Orange EdT Spray

Check out my Journal for shave notes and other musings:
never-stop-learning's Quest for Knowledge - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/never-stop-learnings-quest-for-knowledge.611194/

 

[Multum in parvo]

Once again a Synth shave after 2 weeks of boar…
The Yaqi Bali whips up lather super quick and the Krona with a Nacet is a super combo for me - DFS.

 

[Ted A]

Razor: Twig
Blade: Ladas (3)
Brush: Yaqi Sagrada Familia Tuxedo
Pre: Proraso White
Soap: Speick
A/S: Pinaud Citrus Musk

 

[Ron R]

A.S.Razor shave, July 27th, 2021

Razor: Star bar #4 model- Mfg 1920, excellent mid range, well built for that Era, I just get great shaves with it.
Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE(5) excellent blade, Very sharp, great longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable.
Soap: Ach Brito Lavanda cream(New), mild scent of lavender with great lather qualities.
Brush: Yaqi Dandi lion 24mm Cashmere knot- excellent lather generator, heavenly cloud like soft tips, mild scrub + great lather painter.
Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera Gel on the cleaned beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave: witch hazel + Ach Brito Lavada cologne AS(New) + a dollop of Nivea balm + 2 drops of HA.
Results: CCS, DFS, BBS + no irritation + no weepers = excellent shave with my Star bar(Kampfe brothers Brooklyn NY) with a Gem coated blade.

Have some great shaves!

 

[never-stop-learning]

20210727
Synthetic Summer
Razor: Timeless Ti Slim SB (Timeless Ti TRH6 Handle)
Blade: Personna Israeli Platinum Red (3)
Brush: AP Shave Co Elegant Emerald (24mm Synbad Knot)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Cella Extra Extra Bio
Aftershave Balm: Nivea Post Shave Balm + InstaSkincare Hyaluronic Acid
Aftershave/Fragrance: Bootlegger's El Dorado

Superb shave!

Check out my Journal for shave notes and other musings:
never-stop-learning's Quest for Knowledge - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/never-stop-learnings-quest-for-knowledge.611194/

 

[never-stop-learning]

20210728
Synthetic Summer
Razor: Wolfman WR2 1.25 SB (Timeless Ti TRH8 Handle)
Blade: Personna Israeli Platinum Red (4)
Brush: Frickwerkz Blue handle (PAA 26mm Roswell Grey Hybrid Synthetic knot)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Cella Extra Extra Bio
Aftershave Balm: Nivea Post Shave Balm + InstaSkincare Hyaluronic Acid
Aftershave: Epsilon Mediterranean Blue
Fragrance: Belcam Blue Depths EdT Spray

Check out my Journal for shave notes and other musings:
never-stop-learning's Quest for Knowledge - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/never-stop-learnings-quest-for-knowledge.611194/

 

[cryhavoc]

Yaqi Purple Haze Mew Brown synthetic

 

[Whilliam]

Synths are all I have used for the past ten years. I could keep listing the same candidates on a regular, boring basis; instead, I'll list them once here:

• (3) H.I.S 25mm synths
• Stirling 24mm "Kong"
• PAA 26mm "Atomic Rocket"
• PAA 24mm "Star Craft"
• PAA 24mm "Aerolite Amber"
• PAA 26mm Aerolite Phantom
• Yaqi 24mm "Barber Pole"
• Haircut & Shave 24 mm
• Frank Shave 24mm "5G"

A modest collection, to be sure, and one that cries out to become an even dozen. But for now, the odds are one in eleven that I'll be shaving with one of these brushes on any given day.

(None cost more than $20, save for the H.I.S brushes, which were about $35 each back in 2012. Despite their vintage, they still hold their own with today's synths.)

Any thoughts as to what I should add next?

 

[Ron R]

DE SOTD, Thur, July 29th 2021

Razor: Razorock SLOC, Mfg 2017> Excellent tame mid range, one of my favorites, carefree shave, great under the nose area.
Blade: Gillette Astra Superior stainless, smooth and sharp, great longevity.
Soap: Razorock XXX, nice clean scent, with excellent lather qualities.
Brush: Yaqi Moka Express 24mm syn, excellent lather generator, heavenly cloud like soft tips, gentle scrub + great lather painter.
Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on the cleaned beard area.
Prep: cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave: Razorock XXX with witch hazel + a dollop of Nivea balm + 2 drops of HA.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= excellent shave with my RR SLOC with a Astra SS blade.

Have some great shaves!

 

[never-stop-learning]

20210729
Synthetic Summer
Razor: Karve Brass Widebody SB-G
Blade: Personna Israeli Platinum Red (5 and Retired)
Brush: Zenith S10 26mm Synthetic
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Cella Extra Extra Bio
Aftershave Balm: Nivea Post Shave Balm + InstaSkincare Hyaluronic Acid
Aftershave: Bootlegger's Green Freeze

Check out my Journal for shave notes and other musings:
never-stop-learning's Quest for Knowledge - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/never-stop-learnings-quest-for-knowledge.611194/