SOTD 17-23 November 2019

Friday NOvember 22

No Repeat (mostly) NOvember. No repeats so far except for scuttle, blades, and alum. Up today, one of my Heljestrand lather catchers with a Heljestrand wedge blade.

Bowl/Scuttle - GP12
Soap - Barristers Reserve Cool
Brush - ThatDarnRob 26mm
Blade - CV Heljestrand Wedge (3)
Razor - CV Heljestrand lather catcher
Post Shave - OSMA Pierre alum, Barristers Reserve Cool A/S

Shave rating 4.5 of 5

It was a tale of two passes. Didn't shave yesterday so shaving on 2 days growth. First pass WTG felt like I was pulling each whisker out. Thought I would have to stop and switch razors and blades. Finished the first pass and my face still felt like 60 grit sandpaper. I don't know why but decided to keep using razor and blade for 2nd pass. Relathered and did 2nd pass ATG and what a difference. This pass was smooth and everything was cut except my face. Finished the 2 passes DFS+. Maybe the blade could use a touch up on the 20k hone but it really shouldn't after 3 shaves. Anyway, love the scent of this soap and A/S but for some reason, I don't use it much. I thought the alum would be vocal but it was surprisingly silent. As noted, the A/S smells nice.

Happy NOvember and great shaves everyone.



- Ken

23 November 2019

* Blackbird Brass SB 101
* Wizamet Iridium Super
* WSP 2-Band + Oscar11 Aquamarine C7
* Mystic Water Poggio dei Pini
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO

23 November 2019

* Blackbird Brass SB 101
* Wizamet Iridium Super
* WSP 2-Band + Oscar11 Aquamarine C7
* Mystic Water Poggio dei Pini
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO

That is very nice. Love that fall picture.


Greetings from Santa Rosa, CA

Saturday SOTD
 

Razor: Schick Type F
Blade: Schick (D3)
Brush: Simpson Duke 2
Bowl: Olivewood 4"
Pre-Shave Scrub: Ginger Garden Enigma
Pre-Shave: Balm: Vitos
Shave Soap: WSO Bill The Barber
Balm: Viking Soaps Old Norse (barbershop)
Aftershave: Tiki Bar Soap 1920s Barber Shoppe


 

November 23, 2019
Occam’s SS Safety Razor
Feather
Brad Sears Disco
TOBS Mr. Taylors Shave Cream
Floid Blue
Habit Rouge EdT

Occam’s SS DE/Gillette Platinum/Fendrihan 24mm B&C Tux/Grooming Dept Veritas
LEA Classico after shave splash/Guerlain L’Homme Ideal L’Intense Eau de Parfum 

Saturday 23 November, 2019:

Gillette Heritage-Inspired DE
Gillette Platinum Blade
Coate's Lavender
Simpson Chubby 2 Best Badger
Osma Bloc d’Alum
TOBS Mr. Taylor Aftershave

--
John

Date:- 23 November 2019

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- WCS Two-Tone Tall (Blue & White) Extra Dense Synth. 26/56mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Barrister & Mann ~ Cologne Russe
Razor/Blade:- RazoRock MJ-90A / Gillette Silver Blue #3
Post/After-shave: T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Natural Glycerin (20), Tea Tree Antiseptic (10) & Peppermint (10 drops)
Fragrance:- L'Eau Bleue D'issey Pour Homme