SOTD 14-20 May 2017

May 14, 2017
Gem 1912
Gem PTFE
Shavemac D01 3 Band
Mystic Water Raspberry Lemon
Folsom & Co Capri

Alpha Ecliptic Slant
Perma Sharp Stainless
Barbasol Shave Cream
Nivea Creme Balm
Asylum Vetiver Bourbon After Shave

Sunday 5.14.2017

Barrister & Man Seville :: Wolf Whiskers/Shavemac 2-band Silvertip :: Stork Ti RWD/Above the Tie SE2 :: Pitralon Polar

Razor: Paradigm titanium
Blade: Feather
Brush: shavemac 24x50 custom two-band silvertip
Pre-shave: Castle Forbes
Soap: D.R. Harris lavender
Balm: Institute Karite
Finish: Halston

Sunday 14 May 2017



Mastro Livi RWL34, 9/8 Full Hollow, French Point, Black African Ebony

After having shaved for about two weeks with the prototype of Mastro Livi Club Razor 2017 - and, of course, after having returned to the legitimate owner, that is Mastro Livi - this Sunday I opted for this RWL34 razor. First of all, differences between the two razors: while the Club Razor 2017 gives a very close shave with a velvety touch, the RWL34 blade too provides a very close shave however with a more aggressive feeling. They certainly are two superb shavers, two different ways of experiencing shaving, however both giving impeccable and magnificent results. Today was also the occasion to use one of my favorite aftershave brands - Floïd - in this case the Spanish Mentolado Suave. Although I like the "Vigoroso" better, this one certainly is a very good lotion. Mastro Livi Best Badger shave brush had no problem at all in mounting a super rich and creamy lather from my homemade shaving soap. Not to mention how happy I am for the quality and performance of my "kitchen experiments" in making soaps.

• Pre-Shave: RazorGuy Pre-Shave Oil
  
• Soap: RazorGuy Shaving Soap
  
• Brush: Mastro Livi Best Badger, Black African Ebony, 24mm Knot
  
• Bowl: Gerby Bowl
  
• Strop: Mastro Livi Medium Loom Strop "Coramella Italiana" and Hand Palm
  
• Razor: Mastro Livi RWL34, 9/8 Full Hollow, French Point, Black African Ebony
  
• Post-Shave: Alum Block
  
• Post-Shave: Umbrian Extravirgin Olive Oil
  
• After Shave: Floïd Mentolado Suave
  

SOTD - 14.v.2017

SV 2.0 Ivory
Stella Alpina beta 4.3
Mach 3

Mothers Day Shave
Sunday, May 13, 2017

Paladin El Dorado
Panna Crema Nuavia Blu
Blackland Blackbird OC
Polsilver Super Iridium
Barrister and Mann Reserve Cool
Brooks Brothers Blue

Sunday
Prep: Warm Shower-Stirling Bath Soap-Port-au-Prince (mutton tallow)
Soap: Cold River Soap Works “Original”: Bergamot & Bay
Razor: Gillette Red Tip Super Speed
Blade: Vintage 70’s Gillette Platinum Plus (Shave #18)
Brush: NEW John’s Brushes Silvertip-22mmx48mm
Aftershave: Country Club Southern Oud

WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angles for my beard)

CRSW Bergamot & Bay today. 20 seconds to load the JB Silvertip. Easy, thick, slick, lather. Gillette Platinum Plus still in the Red Tip. Excellent smooth, close shave. I finished with Country Club Southern Oud aftershave.

Bob

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Sunday, May 14

Happy Mother's Day!