SOTD 30 May-5 June 2021

Friday SOTD

Gillette ’46 Milord / Gillette Nacet

Yaqi Mountain Lake 24mm 2-band Silvertip

 B&M Seville Shaving Soap & Aftershave

Barbarostr-2
Mozingo zt2 28mm
Noble otter firefighter
Super iridyum (4)

I am a newcomer and this is my very first post here on DFS 

Blackland Blackbird Ti + Astra SP
Grooming Dept Barbershop
Simpsons Chubby 2 Synth
Pereira Shavery Bowl

(as aftershave using nothing but alum block)

Welcome aboard.


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Friday June 4, 2021
Razor: Gem Junior/Batan Handle
Blade: Gem (3)
Brush: Graydog/Synbad
Soap: Zingari Man The Soloist
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: CHH Tobacco
Fragrance: BVLGARI Man in Black Essence
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 940

June 4, 2021
Wolfman WR1-OC (0.61mm)
Feather
Simpson CH3 Synthetic
Mitchell’s Wool Fat
Grand Bay Rum Aftershave

Razor: Ralf Aust 6/8
Strop: Tony Miller & Mastro Livi
Brush: Synthetic
Soap: Zingari Man
Finale: English Leather

Muhle R41 SS / Timeless Crown Ti Handle
Super Iridium
MWF
Stirling 24mm Synthetic
Harry's Post Shave Balm
Puros Aftershave

SOTD FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 2021

There’s no question in my mind; I’ve become an unabashed Victor Creazzi fanboy! I've always liked smaller straight razors. And after the marvelous shaves his ‘Bone Mosaic’ straight razor delivered, I decided to acquire a second of his “Fancy” modified SanMai-constructed pattern-welded Damascus beauties. I ordered the razor he’d advertised as a ‘shorty’ because as I stated earlier, I really like shorter blades, however, I disliked the acrylic scales displayed with it, and instead ordered a set of Victor’s homemade “Mycarta” blue scales which I really like. It arrived a day early, so I elected to shave with it today.

This little Creazzi straight razor feels extremely well balanced in hand, and like its predecessor is masterfully honed. It easily swept away my mug whiskers in three slow luxurious passes. The final toe down pass cleaned up my scraggly “old man” neck effortlessly leaving me smooth and clean. The scales are beautiful and nicely compliment the gorgeous blade they enclose. Victor Creazzi is a true master of his craft, and I know anyone acquiring one of his razors will be well-served with the superb shave they deliver. His monosteel (ie non pattern-welded) razors are gorgeous as well. My dome shave featured my LaResche 51, which delivered its usual excellent two pass result. I feel clean and velveteen smooth.

RAZOR: Victor Creazzi ‘Shorty’ 7/8 (Mug), LaResche 51 (Dome)
BLADE: Polsilver DE
PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a scrub with Argan Oil
BRUSH: MrEE LE Aluminum Handle fitted with 24mm SynBad Knot
SOAP: Mitchell’s Wool Fat
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by a rinse with Humphreys Lilac WH. Finished with Pre de Provence Bergamot & Thyme AS Balm.

June 4th
Razor: RR Mamba .70
Blade: Rapira PlatinumLux (2)
Brush: Maseto 30mm Finest
Pre-shave: PAA Cube
Soap: ZM The Soloist
PAA Galactic Witch Hazel
PAA unscented Star Jelly
AS: ZM The Soloist

Good morning!



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Friday June 4, 2021
Razor: Timeless SS 0.68
Blade: Wizamet (2)
Brush: Simpson Duke Best
Soap: Czech & Speake “Oxford & Cambridge”
AS: Fine/WCS Aquamarine

Balm: Cera Ve Daily Moisturizing Lotion (and a dab of Cooper & French “Santa’s Workshop” for that great cherry pipe tobacco scent and because, since it’s already past June 1st and we’re now more than half-way to the Winter holidays).

Three passes; CCS-DFS

What a great razor, brush & soap!  I haven’t used the Timeless SS 68 in a while and I forgot to let the razor’s weight do all the work.  It feels mild, but I got a hint of burn in one spot because of too much pressure.  Definitely User Error.  This razor is so smooth.  The C&S soap is really great, provided you take the time to fully pre-moisten your face and then carefully work the lather until it’s “just right” for that first pass.  Excellent classic soap that I’ll always have in my den.  This product comes from a time when you could actually take the time. (Tougher these days; everyone’s so jammed up always, it seems).  For me, trying to slow down a little is a big part of this hobby.  

Happy Shaves.