SOTD 15-21 November 2020

SOTD FRIDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 20, 2020

This morning I decided to shave with my 1976 Gold Bicentennial Edition Schick Krona. I shaved with a regular Krona for over 50 yrs until it broke. They are excellent shavers, and this particular safety razor did the job. Coupled with my C-Mon Special, new Sapele/Resin handled Pro48 boar, and MWF the shave was spectacular. Alum check revealed no heat. I feel cool, velveteen smooth, clean, refreshed and ready for the day.

RAZOR: C-Mon Special 11/16 (Mug), 1976 Gold Bicentennial Edition Schick Krona (Dome)
BLADE: Feather DE
PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a scrub with Argan Oil 
BRUSH: Sapele/Resin Handled Pro48 Boar 
SOAP: Mitchell’s Wool Fat 
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by Humphreys Lilac WH and Osage Rub.

Hello
CG copper level 2
Simpson Polo manchurian 
DG Nightman
Have a good day. 

Friday, November 20

Klar Kabinett~~Simpson D3~~'47 Super-Speed/Wilkinson~~DRH/Penhaligon's
Have a great day!

Cooper & French - Fair Isle Harbor
Elite Razor - Black Ash Burl with 26mm High Mt. White
Wolfman SS WR2 1.25 SB w/WRH2 Hollow
Personna Med Prep (1)
CC Ceramic bowl
Ethos Succes Splash
Three passes BBS
Splendid shave!  I tried to get as many variables as right as possible.  Previously used a mild razor two days in a row to let my face settle down.  Retired the Wizamet after five, and chose a brand new med prep.  Selected a smooth but efficient razor.  Spent a lot of time with the lather, pre- mixing it a little wet, and then face lathering until it was smooth and thick, and a “just right” consistency.  Took my time with every pass, and didn’t try to force anything.  Then finished with the Success, which beautifully complemented the scent of the soap.  Great stuff!  Shaves like this morning’s make the whole hobby worthwhile.

Happy Shaves to All!

First shave after two-week hospital stay

Razor: Timeless Ti .95 OC
Blade: Feather
Brush: Synthetic
Pre-shave: Castle Forbes
Soap: Wholly Kaw
Balm: OneBlade
Finale: Spanish Leather by Truefitt &the Hill

20/11/2020
Morris & Forndran Tortoiseshell/Daisho Tuscan
Citrus/Karve D + Wizamet Super Iridium/
Razorock XXX



Felices afeitados.
All the best.

Cooper & French - Fair Isle Harbor
Elite Razor - Black Ash Burl with 26mm High Mt. White
Wolfman SS WR2 1.25 SB w/WRH2 Hollow
Personna Med Prep (1)
CC Ceramic bowl
Ethos Succes Splash
Three passes BBS
Splendid shave!  I tried to get as many variables as right as possible.  Previously used a mild razor two days in a row to let my face settle down.  Retired the Wizamet after five, and chose a brand new med prep.  Selected a smooth but efficient razor.  Spent a lot of time with the lather, pre- mixing it a little wet, and then face lathering until it was smooth and thick, and a “just right” consistency.  Took my time with every pass, and didn’t try to force anything.  Then finished with the Success, which beautifully complemented the scent of the soap.  Great stuff!  Shaves like this morning’s make the whole hobby worthwhile.

Happy Shaves to All!

Love that brush and how the rings set it off.

SOTD Friday November 20
Red SBBS Shave
Kinfolks - Real Red Point Razor - I got this tuned up so sharp I just had to get it near my face. I didn't even the feel shave, alum, or aftershave at all.
Tony Miller's Heirloom Notovan Old No.2 Strop
Saponificio Varesino's TSC Brush
Proraso Red Shaving Cream
Proraso Red Aftershave

Friday AM 2020-11-20
National Mad Scientist Day


Rooney 3/1 Faux Horn Finest (22/48)
Acqua di Parma Colonia shaving cream (vintage) 
LASSC BBS-1 
Polsilver Super Iridium (4)
Acqua di Parma Colonia aftershave