SOTD 11-17 September 2022

Mitchell's Wool Fat
Vintage scuttle
Every-Ready 480 w/ Shaveforge boar knot
Wilkinson Imperial razor w/ AC blade mod
Pinaud Citrus Musk

Razor: Otto Fromm Red Head 11/16
Strop: Illinois #203 shell and Mastro Livi loom
Brush: Synthetic
Pre-shave: Spanish Leather Skin Food
Cream: Spanish Leather
Balm: Spanish Leather Skin Food
Finale: Spanish Leather
Coffee: Burundi
Music: Isaac Albeniz — Piano Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op. 78

ERA OC L5 Timeless Crown Handle
Nacet Stainless (4)
Ogallala Bay Rum Soap
Semogue Boar
Aloe Vera
Clubman Bay Rum

Friday, September 16, 2022 - Shave of the Day

Prep  ||  Cantu Pre-Shave Scrub
Brush  ||  Simpson’s Chubby 3
Soap  ||  Sir Henry's Island Estate
Razor  ||  Blackland Sabre / GEM PTFE (7)
Post  ||  Witch Hazel
A/S  ||  Krampert’s Finest Bay Rum Acadian Spice
Growth  ||  48.0 Hours

Friday SEptember 16, 2022
Razor: Hoffritz Slant
Blade: Wizamet
Brush: Trotter Kickflip/Synthetic
Soap: Ethos Vanilla Safi
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Small Batch Shave Tonic Winter Reserve
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,410

Another SE Cheat day as I wanted to take my new to me Hoffritz for a spin. She cleaned up from the soap scum and hand oils of the previous owner just fine. Nice smooth shave with some quality products is a great start to the day for things around the homestead. Have a great day everyone !

Friday 16 AM
Razor: Karve alu SB (C plate)
Blade: Gillette Platinum (2)
Brush: Homemade with Tuxedo knot
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: LaToja classic cream
Aftershave: LaToja splash

Friday AM 2022-09-16
Birthdate of actress Lauren Bacall


Rooney 2/1 Ivory Finest (22/56) 
Floris Verbena shaving soap (tallow)
Wolfman WR2-SB/Darwin Copper
Wilkinson Light Brigade (3)
Guerlain Vétiver aftershave (vintage)

A fresh, green shave this morning, accompanied by the uplifting Brahms second symphony. The Darwin handle is a bit slippery in my hand when wet, despite its sharp angles.

Razor: Razorock Eco
Blade: Lion Super Stainless
Brush: Simpson Commodore X2 Best Badger
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Shannon's Soaps Barbershop
Aftershave: Old Spice Classic
Additional Care:
  Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented

Friday, September 16

AoS Unscented~~Simpson Rover~~Gem MMOC/Gem~~Bulldog ASB

Have a great day!

Slantember / Stirling September

Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Gel Cleanser w/ Hyaluronic Acid (fragrance free) used w/ a Clarisonic Mia Men

Blade: Gillette Nacet Stainless
Razor: Rex Supply Co. Konsul Slant Adjustable

Brush: Omega Boar 10005/80005
Soap: Stirling Soap Co. Tsuka

Post 1: P.A.A. Alum w/ dry dock system
Post 2: Dickinson's Enhanced Witch Hazel Deep Cleansing Astringent w/ Menthol & Eucalyptus
Aftershave: Stirling Soap Co. Tsuka
Finish: Stirling Soap Co. Tsuka EdT


I know I said my last shave with the Konsul was my last, but it wasn't. Today's shave will be the last. Fortunately for me I got to hold onto it longer than expected but will be sending it off today.

So, being that I like to feel some blade with this razor, I dialed it up to its max of 6.5 for the first pass. I know some might find this a bit excessive but what can I say? This razor is smooth, so a little blade feel is nice, in my opinion.

Pass two I dialed it down to 5 for my across the grain (outward) run then down to 4 for my across the grain (inward) pass. I mostly chose 4 because I find it smoothest for my against the grain passes on my neck.

Again, I'll say it... The Rex Supply Co. Konsul Slant Adjustable is a quality razor. It's got some weight, but the diamond grip is solid. This thing has a grip design that will not let the razor slip out of your hands. The head cuts real smoothly and I
find it really fun to shave with.

I did some touching up at the end and achieved a sweet bbs shave.

I then finished things up with some newly acquired Stirling Soap Co. Tsuka aftershave and EdT. It has a bold, somewhat exotic scent profile. I wouldn't say it's for everyone but if you're into its notes, this stuff is great and shouldn't be missed! In case you're wondering, it's based on the original Hanae Mori.

All in all, I had a great shave today.

Shave on gentlemen but don't forget to respect the locals.