SOTD 2-8 April 2023

Thursday AM 2023-04-06
Little Orphan Annie premiered on NBC radio on this date in 1931


Rooney 1/1 Ivory Finest (22/45) 
Woods of Windsor shaving soap (tallow) in Wedgwood bowl
Wilkinson Sticky
Personna 74 Tungsten (18)
Versace Eros aftershave

Despite the soap making excellent lather, the razor gave me a good but not BBS shave. That may be due in part to the blade being on its 18th and last shave. The razor has an effective cutting angle that is much steeper than modern razors, requiring different technique.

Thursday Afternoon Shave 04.06.23
RAZOR: Boti Anodised Titanium AC Razor: Meteor
BLADE: Kai Captain Mild PINK
BRUSH: AP Shave Co Lemon Drop 26mm Gel SHD Euro Bulb
LATHER: Lodrino La Riviera Shaving Soap
POST: 4711 Original Aftershave Lotion (splash

Timex watch? 
Deep Blue dive watch, 1000 meters

Wolfman WR2 1.25 OC w/ WRH1 in Polished Bronze
Gillette Platinum 
Declaration Grooming B14 ‘Pearl of the Stars’ Washington 
Barrister and Mann ‘Rhapsody’ Soap
Barrister and Mann ‘Rhapsody’ Splash
 Barrister and Mann ‘Rhapsody’ EdT

Have A Great Day!

Pre: Topsy Blends Gold & Glowing Raw Honey Cleanser Foaming Face Wash

Razor: Alpha Shaving Works The Bandit (brass prototype)
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Sharp Edge (d6)

Soap: Alien Shave Fruit Rings (Formula 51 w/ Goat Milk)
Brush: Heritage Collection Ever-Ready w/ High Mountain White Badger

Post 1: P.A.A. Alum No-Slip Grip System w/ Dry Dock System
Post 2: Dickinson's Enhanced Witch Hazel Deep Cleansing Astringent w/ Menthol & Eucalyptus
Aftershave: Lucky Tiger

Today I had the pleasure of shaving with a new soap from an artisan I've never tried before. We're talking Fruit Rings from Alien Shave. This soap is Alien Shave's Formula 51 base. It's a soap that contains oils of coconut, palm, safflower, argan, shea butter and goat's milk. More about this later.

From the label art alone you should have a pretty clear picture of what this soap smells like. Let me tell you though, it's freakin amazing! Lol. I swear! If I were blindfolded smelling this I would think there was a bowl of cereal right under my nose. Not only are the fruit scents there but there's also the cereal component. I don't know how they did it but the overall scent is spot on. Bravo on this one Alien Shave.

With the soap being dense, I simply loaded my brush off the jar and built the lather on my face. I found the lather to be slick and protective with the scent volume dialed up high. Just how I like it.

Hardware wise I went with one of my most favorite razors. One of the best I've ever used. The Bandit from Alpha Shaving Works. This brass prototype is the $#]+! It's a solid tool that's effective, efficient, and good-looking all at the same time.

I did a three-pass shave and earned a bbs face all the while basking in the beautiful fruity cereal scent that is Fruit Rings. I wasn't sure what aftershave to use so I thought Lucky Tiger would be an appropriate match considering its citrus scent. And I was right. It worked out well.

Back to the soap. The post-shave feel was very good. I think the inclusion of many natural ingredients like goat milk, shea butter, marshmallow root extract, and oat straw extract, combine to give a great result. My skin feels very soft and hydrated afterward.

I had a great shave that was enlightening and fun. I'd say the only problem I had was shaving with this soap before having breakfast.

Thanks for reading, take care, and enjoy your shaves.

April 6, 2023
Feather AS-D2
Feather
Mondial Boar
Mitchell’s Wool Fat
Speick After Shave

Wolfman WR2 1.25 OC w/ WRH1 in Polished Bronze
Gillette Platinum 
Declaration Grooming B14 ‘Pearl of the Stars’ Washington 
Barrister and Mann ‘Rhapsody’ Soap
Barrister and Mann ‘Rhapsody’ Splash
 Barrister and Mann ‘Rhapsody’ EdT

Have A Great Day!

Great shave my friend!

Face Shave
Razor: WSC Winning Razor w/Ti Crown Handle
Blade: Feather (2)
Brush: Mozingo Brushworks/Jesse Chapman pour w/DG B5
Soap: A&E Asian Pear

I can’t seem to put this razor combo down. I really love this B5 and the pour and handle are really special.


Head Shave
Razor: WSC Winning Razor w/Ti Crown Handle
Brush: TNS Galaxy 29mm H5
Soap: A&E Asian Pear

This tub is almost dead. It's always a pleasure using this gorgeous 29mm TNS H5.

Wolfman WR2 1.25 OC w/ WRH1 in Polished Bronze
Gillette Platinum 
Declaration Grooming B14 ‘Pearl of the Stars’ Washington 
Barrister and Mann ‘Rhapsody’ Soap
Barrister and Mann ‘Rhapsody’ Splash
 Barrister and Mann ‘Rhapsody’ EdT

Have A Great Day!

Man, I love that POTS B14!!!

FAT FRIDAY 04.07.23
RAZOR: Gillette ‘60 F-1 Fatboy Adjustable @ 4
BLADE: Gillette‌ Nacet
BRUSH: Oumo 03 Venus Kaleidoscope 26mmSHD Badger
LATHER: Mitchell's Wool Fat
POST: Fine American Blend Classic After Shave Splash