Brush: Oumo 24mm Manchurian SHD
Soap: Zingari Man - The Watchman
Razor: Razorock MJ-90A
Blade: Voskhod
10/10: Had to rush things quite a bit this morning. No problem.
What did you use today? +Rate the shave 1-10 (10 best)
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Brush: Oumo 24mm Manchurian SHD
Soap: Zingari Man - The Watchman
Razor: Razorock MJ-90A
Blade: Voskhod
10/10: Had to rush things quite a bit this morning. No problem.
Razor: AutoStrop Valet VB2 (1927-1937?)
Blade: AutoStrop - “Valet” (Vintage) (5)
Brush: Dscosmetic - Lennon/Sinatra handle & Oumo Knot
Pre-Shave: Face Wash & Hyaluronic Acid
Lather: Highland Springs Soap Co(HSSC): Barber Shop
Aftershave: HSSC Barber shop (Splash)
Shave Rating: 9.9/10
...and the winner is...
An absolutely wonderful, smooth and close, two pass BBS this morning shaving with my VB2.
I gave the vintage “Valet” blade ten strops a side before taking it out for its fifth facial adventure in an AutoStrop. This blade just keeps getting smoother and smoother.
Because shaving and shave gear is so subjective, I don’t like assume something that is good for me will be good for someone else, but today I’ll go out on a limb.
For a while now I’ve been experimenting with all the various models of Autostrop razors and blades that can be adapted. My initial statement is that the “2” series Valets (VB2, VC2) are far smoother shavers than their “1” series brethren (B1, VB1, VC1). Obviously Autostrop‘s retooling for a new model would not intend for it to give a worse shave. It’s all a matter of the design and positioning of the blade stops.
“1”series are definitely more agressive and can be pretty grabby and tuggy on a blades maiden shave. They do smooth out after the blade is broken in, but not as nice as the “2” series valets.
Onward ho ouchyfoot! My next quest is to determine which is smoother (to me), VC3 open comb or VC4 solid bar. They are both the same razors except for the comb and bar. Let me at em!
Keep your eye on you nose!
Blade: AutoStrop - “Valet” (Vintage) (5)
Brush: Dscosmetic - Lennon/Sinatra handle & Oumo Knot
Pre-Shave: Face Wash & Hyaluronic Acid
Lather: Highland Springs Soap Co(HSSC): Barber Shop
Aftershave: HSSC Barber shop (Splash)
...and the winner is...
An absolutely wonderful, smooth and close, two pass BBS this morning shaving with my VB2.
I gave the vintage “Valet” blade ten strops a side before taking it out for its fifth facial adventure in an AutoStrop. This blade just keeps getting smoother and smoother.
Because shaving and shave gear is so subjective, I don’t like assume something that is good for me will be good for someone else, but today I’ll go out on a limb.
For a while now I’ve been experimenting with all the various models of Autostrop razors and blades that can be adapted. My initial statement is that the “2” series Valets (VB2, VC2) are far smoother shavers than their “1” series brethren (B1, VB1, VC1). Obviously Autostrop‘s retooling for a new model would not intend for it to give a worse shave. It’s all a matter of the design and positioning of the blade stops.
“1”series are definitely more agressive and can be pretty grabby and tuggy on a blades maiden shave. They do smooth out after the blade is broken in, but not as nice as the “2” series valets.
Onward ho ouchyfoot! My next quest is to determine which is smoother (to me), VC3 open comb or VC4 solid bar. They are both the same razors except for the comb and bar. Let me at em!
Keep your eye on you nose!
Happy Birthday. Hope it’s a good one!16012021 - Birthday Shave
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Proraso Pre White | Yaqi Lucky Dice | Stirling Noir Soap | Merkur Progress + Voskhod | Aloe Vera gel | Stirling Noir A S
I let the stubble grow for 72h to have a top shave. I'm turning 30 and I thought a lucky dice for the Progress would have been a nice touch ahah
3 passes + touch-ups, super bbs
9.5/10
I have a Level 2 stainless. I think that equates to a .84 gap.
Parker Semi Slant
Gillette
Arko
Proraso
9,2 / 10
Gillette
Arko
Proraso
9,2 / 10
Today's shave
USA: Gillette Pre-War Fat Handle Tech
India: Gillette 7 O'Clock Black SP (7)
USA: Mike's Orange, Cedarwood and Black Pepper
China: Yaqi 24mm Purple Haze Mew Brown synthetic
USA: Pinaud Clubman Citrus Musk
Rating: 10/10
Had a great BBS shave this AM. Now to do some cleaning and then sit down to an afternoon of NFL playoff games!
USA: Gillette Pre-War Fat Handle Tech
India: Gillette 7 O'Clock Black SP (7)
USA: Mike's Orange, Cedarwood and Black Pepper
China: Yaqi 24mm Purple Haze Mew Brown synthetic
USA: Pinaud Clubman Citrus Musk
Rating: 10/10
Had a great BBS shave this AM. Now to do some cleaning and then sit down to an afternoon of NFL playoff games!
Saturday morning shave
Razor: Gold Dollar
Brush: Badger
Soap: Col. Conk Amber
Post: Old Spice
Great shave this morning. Still enjoying the Gold Dollar, nothing subtle about it, suits me fine. Happy Saturday!
9/10
Razor: Gold Dollar
Brush: Badger
Soap: Col. Conk Amber
Post: Old Spice
Great shave this morning. Still enjoying the Gold Dollar, nothing subtle about it, suits me fine. Happy Saturday!
9/10
Saturday shave from earlier this morning- superb two-pass, with touch up, 10/10, like glass result, no nicks, two tiny weepers, no irritation.
Razor: Feather AC SS Japanese style- this SS is just fun to use
Blade: Proline P-30 (1)- new blade, these when new seem to give me a slightly harsh first pass, then smooth out.
Brush: Zenith Euro boar- This is another of the basic budget brushes I've been trying. First shave, so we'll see how it breaks in. The Zenith P2 with a teak handle has been surprisingly nice. I forgot to include the brush in the photo, duh!
Soap: B&M Classic Reserve- After reading a few posts in another thread I thought I may have been over-loading this soap. I got a nice lather today, but did need to go back to the puck for more soap before touching up. Probably still me getting the hang of this soap, or the new little boar not being broken in yet. Nice and slick lather, and a good post-shave feel.
Post shave: cool rinse, alum on the weeper, then a healthy splash of vintage Avon Wild Country AS in the old-timey radio bottle.
May the slick be with you!
Razor: Feather AC SS Japanese style- this SS is just fun to use
Blade: Proline P-30 (1)- new blade, these when new seem to give me a slightly harsh first pass, then smooth out.
Brush: Zenith Euro boar- This is another of the basic budget brushes I've been trying. First shave, so we'll see how it breaks in. The Zenith P2 with a teak handle has been surprisingly nice. I forgot to include the brush in the photo, duh!
Soap: B&M Classic Reserve- After reading a few posts in another thread I thought I may have been over-loading this soap. I got a nice lather today, but did need to go back to the puck for more soap before touching up. Probably still me getting the hang of this soap, or the new little boar not being broken in yet. Nice and slick lather, and a good post-shave feel.
Post shave: cool rinse, alum on the weeper, then a healthy splash of vintage Avon Wild Country AS in the old-timey radio bottle.
May the slick be with you!
Saturday Shave
Razor: Game Changer .68 SB
Blade: GSB
Soap: Cella Bio
Brush: 24mm Silvertip Badger
Post: Clubman Pinaud
9/10
Razor: Game Changer .68 SB
Blade: GSB
Soap: Cella Bio
Brush: 24mm Silvertip Badger
Post: Clubman Pinaud
9/10
African Blackwood Ralf Aust 5/8” Round point
Nuavia Blu
Simpson Classic 1 SiLVERTiP
Vintage Sterling Silver lather bowl
Westholme Shell Cordovan & Linen Strop
Ardennes Coticule La Nouvelle Vein
Thayers WH & Nivea Balm
Nuavia Blu
Simpson Classic 1 SiLVERTiP
Vintage Sterling Silver lather bowl
Westholme Shell Cordovan & Linen Strop
Ardennes Coticule La Nouvelle Vein
Thayers WH & Nivea Balm
My Saturday Afternoon Shave
Prep: Warm shower
Strop: Tony Miller Premium Steerhide Smooth w/ Linen
Two pass shave: WTG, ATG/XTG
Razor: T. The Aiku'M No. 60 - 6/8"
Pre-Shave Cream: Proraso Blue Cream, Aloe & Vitamin E
Brush: Elite Razor Waterfall Bubinga w/ 26mm High Mountain White – Fan
Soap: Murphy & McNeil Crann Bethadh Shaving Soap
After Shave Splash: Murphy & McNeil Crann Bethadh Aftershave Splash - Alcohol and Menthol Free
Aftershave Balm: Murphy & McNeil Crann Bethadh Aftershave Balm
9.2/10 No nicks! No irritation! Some feedback with my splash...- A very enjoyable shave!
- This is my most photogenic brush and I failed to get a picture today....
16012021 - Birthday Shave
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Proraso Pre White | Yaqi Lucky Dice | Stirling Noir Soap | Merkur Progress + Voskhod | Aloe Vera gel | Stirling Noir A S
I let the stubble grow for 72h to have a top shave. I'm turning 30 and I thought a lucky dice for the Progress would have been a nice touch ahah
3 passes + touch-ups, super bbs
9.5/10
Happy Birthday, youngster!
Shouldn't that be a Jackson/McCartney handle?
And how is the HSSC Barbershop scent compared to other well know barbershop scents (Fine, PAA, ect)
- Prep: Shower
- Brush: Simpson Colonel X2L
- Razor: Merkur Progress
- Blade: Personna Barber (1)
- Soap: Stirling Green
- Aftershave: Stirling Green
- Post Shave: Alum block and Thayers Rose
Good shave but I nicked my Adam’s apple like a dummy. Totally user error. I find the Progress to be very aggressive. Even on 2.5-3. Nice razor but can give me irritation (like today).
I forgot how strong the Stirling Green AS splash is. Wow. Likely the strongest I own. It acts like an AS on the face but the scent lasts for hours like a cologne. Great Polo dupe though. My wife asked me if I was going to the club. Use sparingly!
Not much to say about the Simpson Colonel. Anyone looking for a great best badger for under $50, the Colonel is likely the best place to start.
8.5/10
- Brush: Simpson Colonel X2L
- Razor: Merkur Progress
- Blade: Personna Barber (1)
- Soap: Stirling Green
- Aftershave: Stirling Green
- Post Shave: Alum block and Thayers Rose
Good shave but I nicked my Adam’s apple like a dummy. Totally user error. I find the Progress to be very aggressive. Even on 2.5-3. Nice razor but can give me irritation (like today).
I forgot how strong the Stirling Green AS splash is. Wow. Likely the strongest I own. It acts like an AS on the face but the scent lasts for hours like a cologne. Great Polo dupe though. My wife asked me if I was going to the club. Use sparingly!
Not much to say about the Simpson Colonel. Anyone looking for a great best badger for under $50, the Colonel is likely the best place to start.
8.5/10
It’s a powdery scent just like Stirling Barbershop.
Razor: Gillette Super Speed G3 (1986)
Blade: Lord Super Stainless (3)
Soap: Williams
Brush: Semogue 1460
Post: Pinaud Lilac Vegetal
10/10
Blade: Lord Super Stainless (3)
Soap: Williams
Brush: Semogue 1460
Post: Pinaud Lilac Vegetal
10/10
Saturday evening shave
Timeless SS .95 Scalloped Razor
Polsilver (3) Blade
MDC Argumes Soap
Australian Mallee Burl Wood, with a 24mm SHD , 2 Band from Maggard
Captains Copper Lather Bowl
AS Pinaud Clubman
Really getting used to the. .95 base the blade feel is just enough, but firmly held
Also really enjoying my rotation of soaps, all lather easily and leave a slick service.
I am pretty this is the same for everyone, my face is the smoothest about 30 to 40 minutes after shaving.
9.8/10
Have a great evening and Sunday
Timeless SS .95 Scalloped Razor
Polsilver (3) Blade
MDC Argumes Soap
Australian Mallee Burl Wood, with a 24mm SHD , 2 Band from Maggard
Captains Copper Lather Bowl
AS Pinaud Clubman
Really getting used to the. .95 base the blade feel is just enough, but firmly held
Also really enjoying my rotation of soaps, all lather easily and leave a slick service.
I am pretty this is the same for everyone, my face is the smoothest about 30 to 40 minutes after shaving.
9.8/10
Have a great evening and Sunday
Timeless Ti .95 SB
Wizamet
Ethos Greenfresh
SOC boar
Thayers
Ethos Unscented Skin Food splash
Wizamet
Ethos Greenfresh
SOC boar
Thayers
Ethos Unscented Skin Food splash
Damn David if you had used MDC and I had used a Boar brush that would have been hilarious
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