SOTD 4-10 July 2021

SOTN Friday, July 8

I had my second shot of Pfizer vax yesterday, so the shoulder is a bit tender. Fortunately, it's not the arm I shave with.

[Note: Actual event not exactly as depicted.]

prep - shower with Caprina Fresh Goat’s Milk Original Formula bar soap
razor - Henson AL13/Mild
blade - Feather (5)
brush - Stirling 2-Band Synthetic
soap - CRSW Select "Jardin d'Orange"
post - warm water rinse, DSA “Pure & Natural” alum, cold water rinse
aftershave - Mennen Skin Bracer
music - streaming CBC Listen's "Chill Out" playlist

Super-smooth BBS. 
By golly, Feathers do pair nicely with the Henson.

I know what you mean. I have a couple of tubs with just a few shaves remaining of discontinued product — C&E "Sienna", First Canadian "Barber Shop Taper Fade" (original formula).
Also some Chatillon Lux "Pure Lavender" AS.

Tom White Tarmax/Temple (BIC 2).



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What's the story on that brush? 
Is it a purpose-made flat-top knot, or just a worn vintage fan?

9 July 2021

Blackbird Titanium
Wizamet Iridium Super
DK Amber Taca
Mystic Water Sandalwood Rose
Unrefined Shea Butter
Bergamot/Vetiver EO

TGIF SOTD

Razor: Charcoal Goods OC Level 2

Blade: Super Iridium (D12)

Brush:  Saponificio Varesino LE Manchurian HMW  26mm

Bowl: Symmetrical Sheet Metal 

Pre-Shave Scrub: MRGLO Lime

Pre-Shave Oil: Art of Shaving Sandalwood 

Shave Soap: Art of Shaving Sandalwood

Balm: Art of Shaving Sandalwood

Aftershave: Chatillon Lux Santal Auster

Friday 07.09.21 SOTD

RazoRock SS Hawk V3 OC / Schick Proline

Yaqi Arctic Sky 24mm Silvertip Badger

Fine American Blend Shaving Soap & AS

Pre-shave:- Cold Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Semogue SOC 2 Band Finest Badger in Ash Wood 24/53mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Stirling Soap ~ Baker Street
Razor/Blade:- Merkur 34G / Gillette Minora Stainless #11
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Invite E High Potency Pure Oil (10 drops), Natural Plant Glycerin (20) & Tea Tree Oil Antiseptic (5)

Timeless Ti SLIM OC
Astra SP
CBL mixed Barbershop/Bergamot Lemon Soap
Yqi Sagrada Familiar 2 band
Harry's Post Balm
Puros Aftershave

Friday July 9, 2021
Razor: WSC Winning
Blade: Wizamet (1)
Brush: Knothead brushworks "The Kentuckian"
Soap: VSC Flak Bait
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Avon Island Lime
Fragrance: ???
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 975

1st shave/thoughts with the winning razor. The shape of the head and how it clamps the blade and shaves ALL remind me of a Stainless Steel Henson. I'm on the fence as it gives an amazing shave but tends to stick/grab at times instead of gliding which messes with the flow of the shave. A comfortable and close shave for SURE but the experience left me wondering if I want to keep it in the den. No rash decision will be made but those are the initial thoughts. Have a stellar day Guys !

SOTD
Wapienica Razor in original SS scales
Heirloom Razor Strop Co. Old. No2 Notovan
Richman Shaving 26mm Ultralux Bulb 'Red Forge' Brush
PAA Beach
Pinaud Special Reserve Clubman

Razor: Bartmann 5/8
Strop: Vintage F.W. Engels 771, Mastro Livi
Brush: Synthetic
Cream: St. James of London
Finale: Spanish Leather
Coffee: Ethiopia
Music: Chopin — Piano Concerto No. 1