SOTD 13-19 October 2019

Weds OCtober 16

Birthday shave today, using 2 of my Gillette birthday F4 razors, a Fatboy and a Toggle. First pass was with the Fatboy set at 7 and I probably could have done 8 or 9. Second pass with the Toggle was set at 3.

Bowl/Scuttle - GP12
Soap - MWF (it's Weds)
Brush - Paladin Vesuvius
Blade - Gillette Platinum (2)
Razor - Gillette 195 Adjustable (Fatboy) F4, Gillette Toggle F4
Post Shave - OSMA Pierre alum, Stirling Ramblin Man A/S, Stirling Ramblin Man EdT

Shave rating 5 of 5

First pass with the Fatboy at 7 was WTG and was DFS+. I could have increased the setting as this pass was very smooth with almost no blade feel. The second pass with the Toggle on 3 was XTG and again was a very smooth pass with no blade feel and also was an easy BBS. Both razors are very smooth shaving razors. The MWF lathered well and provided excellent lubrication and cushion for the shave.  I had no nicks or anything close to a weeper but the alum barked a little on my neck area. I finished off with the Ramblin Man duo of A/S and EdT.

Overall, a great shave. Tomorrow I'm back to my OC focus this month with a few more French and English razors that will be the razors for my next few shaves this week.

Happy OCtober and great shaves everyone.



- Ken

Happy Birthday, Ken!!

Thank you


- Ken

Weds OCtober 16

Birthday shave today, using 2 of my Gillette birthday F4 razors, a Fatboy and a Toggle. First pass was with the Fatboy set at 7 and I probably could have done 8 or 9. Second pass with the Toggle was set at 3.

- Ken

Happy birthday. 

Thank you


- Ken

Weds OCtober 16

Birthday shave today, using 2 of my Gillette birthday F4 razors, a Fatboy and a Toggle. First pass was with the Fatboy set at 7 and I probably could have done 8 or 9. Second pass with the Toggle was set at 3.

Bowl/Scuttle - GP12
Soap - MWF (it's Weds)
Brush - Paladin Vesuvius
Blade - Gillette Platinum (2)
Razor - Gillette 195 Adjustable (Fatboy) F4, Gillette Toggle F4
Post Shave - OSMA Pierre alum, Stirling Ramblin Man A/S, Stirling Ramblin Man EdT

Shave rating 5 of 5

First pass with the Fatboy at 7 was WTG and was DFS+. I could have increased the setting as this pass was very smooth with almost no blade feel. The second pass with the Toggle on 3 was XTG and again was a very smooth pass with no blade feel and also was an easy BBS. Both razors are very smooth shaving razors. The MWF lathered well and provided excellent lubrication and cushion for the shave. I had no nicks or anything close to a weeper but the alum barked a little on my neck area. I finished off with the Ramblin Man duo of A/S and EdT.

Overall, a great shave. Tomorrow I'm back to my OC focus this month with a few more French and English razors that will be the razors for my next few shaves this week.

Happy OCtober and great shaves everyone.



- Ken

Happy birthday Ken!!
I hope you are mostly recovered and been able to enjoy your birthday.
Lovely gear to celebrate the day.


Greetings from Santa Rosa, CA

Thank you


- Ken

October 17, 2019
Tatara Masamune OC
Gillette 7 O’clock Yellow
Paladin Vesuvius
WSP Barbershop
Myrsol Antesol
Guerlain Habit Rouge

Wolfman WR1 .86 SB w/WRH7 in Mirror Finish
Gillette Platinum 
Declaration Grooming ‘Magic Hour’ B8 Jeffo
Barrister and Mann ‘Clusterfig’ Soap in Excelsior 
Barrister and Mann ‘Clusterfig’ Splash in Deltus

Have A Great Day!

Thursday, 17 October, 2019:

1930’s Gillette NEW
Rapira Platinum Lux 
Simpson M6 Best Badger Tortoiseshell 
Asylum English Collection Shaving Cream -Charcoal
Pitralon Suisse 
Stirling Tea Tree Aftershave Balm

--
John

17 October 2019

* Blackbird Brass SB 101
* Wizamet Iridium Super
* Shavemac Silvertip 2-Band Black
* Mystic Water Bergamot/Cedar/Juniper
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO

Finally! It has come time to share the custom of 3 special artisans that have pulled off (to me) the greatest razor I have in my den. A collaboration between SnailForge(Bruno van Dooren), Charlie Lewis of Lewis Razors & Randy Paquette of First Canadian Shave. This beast is just spectacular. Reading through all of the debates on Wootz steel I can assure you gentlemen that edge this steel can take is Fantastic!!

SOTN:
Brush: Wolf Whiskers B6
Soap: THB TTH
Razor: Lewis/ SnailForge/ Fcss 10/8 custom Wootz
Aftershave: THB TTH


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Thursday SOTD

 

Razor: GEM Featherweight
Blade Gem PTFE SS (D9)
Brush: Rod Neep Retro Deluxe Manchurian 24mm
Bowl: The Distinctive Goat Style 10 5½” Walnut/Cherry
Pre-Shave Scrub: Ginger Garden Enigma
Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Mandarin and Cardamom
Shave Cream: Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet
Balm: Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet
Aftershave: Alpha 378

Date:- 17 October 2019

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Yaqi Moka Express Synth. 24/53mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Ariana & Evans ~ Vanille de Tabac
Razor/Blade:- Merkur 38C / Astra Superior Stainless #3
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Natural Glycerin (20), Tea Tree Antiseptic (10), Lavender (15) & Peppermint (10 drops)
Fragrance:- Tommy Hilfiger for Men