SOTD 25-31 October 2020

Henson AL13 IB UFO Handle
Astra SP
Razorock Don Marco
Yaqi Moka Express Finest Badger
Proraso Vitamin E Balm
Paul Sebastian

SOTD 20201025 Wabbit
by IschiaPP @ Forio
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Bat71 PP73
Prugno (Plum), Abalone, Oumo Mother Lode, 28x53x115mm
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Saponificio Varesino 1945 Dolomiti
Sapone Beta4.3 Limited Edition 2020 & Lozione Dopobarba
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TNNIBR Wabbit V3 Black PLA 3D Print
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Personna Injector PTFE #6
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#Shave #WetShaving #WetShavers
#ShaveOfTheDay #ShaveLikeaMan



Full size:
https://imgur.com/5m6N4gr
Soundtrack:
Run DMC - Walk This Way ft. Aerosmith
https://youtu.be/4B_UYYPb-Gk

Razor: Wade & Butcher 6/8 in ivory
Strop: Tony Miller & Mastro Livi
Brush: Simpsons Tulip 3
Pre-shave: Castle Forbes
Cream: Castle Forbes
Balm: Castle Forbes
Finale: Santa Maria Novella
Coffee: Kenya
Music: Tchaikovsky — Swan Lake ballet suite

Date:- 25 October 2020

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- RazoRock Plissoft Bruce Synth. 24/57mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Stirling ~ Pumpkin Spice
Razor/Blade:- Karve CB Matt SS 'SB-C' / Vintage Gillette Aussie 'Gold' Spoiler #5
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Invite E High Potency Pure Oil (30 drops), Natural Plant Glycerin (20) & Tea Tree Oil Antiseptic (5)

Blackland Tradere & Rockwell Swedish SS

Knothead 28mm Tux African Blackwood/Blue Resin

Shannon’s Soaps Barbershop

IB Amici a/s splash

Acqua Di Parma Colonia Intensa 

Filarmonica Especial 14-Scales By Max Sprecher
Sē'bŭm Purple
Declaration Grooming Nebula B3

[b]SOTD SUNDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 25, 2020[/b]

Although the morning was a bit gloomy and cold, the shave certainly was not. My usual shave prep consists of a bracing, cold water rinse followed by an Argan Oil scrub. This is then followed by brush application of the MWF bloom water to the shave surfaces. The MWF paste follows, and is face and head lathered into the lanolin-rich, protective carpet that leaves behind post shave the incredible skin feel this legendary shave soap is renowned for.The shave proved to be awesome. I attribute it to a combination of both tools and technique. 

At TSD the ‘technique trumps tools’ mantra is the theme new 30DC crew members are taught, and there is a great deal of truth inherent in the saying. Good technique is the mainstay of decent, acceptable shaves with basic tools. However, every craftsman will readily admit that the best tools yield better results, or else why is there so much interest in the best DE blade, the best safety razor design, the optimal knot characteristics, the best cream/soap, or the best best edge on our open edge tools. The beauty of this hobby of ours, is its subjective nature! We qualify every review/assessment with YMMV (Your Mileage May Vary).

In that spirit I found this morning’s shave to be exemplary. The Puma 5/8’s jasper stone finished edge was a true delight to shave with. My son has a huge honing stone collection, everything from synthetic water stones, natural water stones, oil stones, slates, jnats, and dry ceramic stones. There are probably many that would provide a better edge, but I like the mug shaves from my jasper stone edges on all my straight razors.. My dome shave with my Supply 2.0 safety razor was every bit as good. Daily shaves with my straight razors and safety razors have definitely improved my technique, but focusing on acquiring the best shave tools has also paid off. I feel cool, clean and smoothly velveteen.

RAZOR: Puma Solingen 5/8 (Mug), SS Supply 2.0 (Dome)

BLADE: Schick Twinjector 

PREP: Cold water rinse followed by Argan Oil

BRUSH: Rooney Ebony Pure Badger 

SOAP: Mitchell’s Wool Fat 

POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by Humphreys Lilac WH and Chiseled Face Natural AS Splash. Finished with A&E Post-Shave Serum.

October 25, 2020
Gillette New SC
Feather
Heritage Collection Dubl Duck
TOBS St James Collection Shave Cream
Fine Green Vetiver After Shave

SOTD Sunday 10.25.20
Pre: Hot Water Splash
Soap: Czech & Speake Oxford & Cambridge (in a Tabac jar)
Brush: Morris & Forndran 26mm
Bowl: CC Ceramic
Razor: SS Wolfman WR2 1.05 SB, w/WRH1 solid handle; basic polish-textured finish
Blade: Wizamet  SI (4)
Post: None
20 hours of stubble; Two passes: WTG & ATG-XTG
Result: BBS.  My second go in 2 days with the WR2 1.05.  I put in my order for this razor on 2/14/20, and it arrived a short while ago.  This is my first new Wolfman.  I purchased others (more aggressive) off the BST during my wait. The 1.05 is very smooth, and seems to provide a smooth daily BBS, without worry or close attention.  It seems to be just a little more aggressive than the SS Timeless scalloped 0.68 plate.  For me, the 1.05 hits a sweet spot for daily shaves provided, of course, the blade is still in good shape.  Shave #4 on the Wizamet was just fine.  It may turn out that two days with the 1.05 followed by one day with the 1.25 will be a “Goldilocks” rotation.  But, let’s face it, with all the wonderful razors available, who would want to limit the fun to just to these two amazing razors?
   Happy shaves to all.