SOTD 8-14 January 2017

Now that we're settled into the new year, what are you settling into for those upcoming shaves?

Sunday's Planned SOTD

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Razor ATT H-2\Windrose Z1P SS
Blade: Super Iridium (D1)
Brush: Oscar11 Amber 28mm TGN finest
Scuttle: Yoresh
Pre Shave Scrub: Tiki 1920’s Barber Shoppe
Pre Shave Oil: Homemade Bay Rum w Lime
Shave Cream: Al’s Calypso (Bay Rum) Mentholated
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: Al’s Calypso (Bay Rum)

Simpson X2L 2-band ~ Gillette Old Type / Bakelite ~ Kai (4)
Barrister & Mann Seville ~ Aqua Velva Ice Blue

Sunday's Planned Shave, 8 January 2017:

Razor: 1919 Gillette w/Merkur 30C Handle
Blade: Gillette Blue
Brush: Simpson Colonel
Cream: TOBS Sandalwood
Toner: Thayers Original Witch Hazel Astringent
A/S: Soap Commander Integrity

--
John

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Plisson Beehive
SV Manna
Sheffield Silversteel
Weleda Rasierwasser

Sunday, January 8, 2017

Rudy Vey Chief
Route 66 Cranberry Citrus
The General with UFO Colibri SS
Feather Pro #3
Fine Italian Citrus
Aqua Di Parma Colonia Esenza

Cuadrado 14
Fichard Horn ST
Tallow + Steel Classic
Biotherm Homme AS
Creed Original Santal

Time to try some different tallow soaps for this new year as like the ol' 1950's-60's Williams tallow. Thus, obtained a few that caught my fancy such as L&L, NSS, and this Tallow + Steel. They are all awesome, though still have to learn to lather the L&L better and thicker. The NSS is quite airy and the Tallow + Steel has a nice scent and is superb. Canada is know for hockey and maple syrup, and now some good sweet and syrupy shave soaps (both vegan and tallow) - so no need to apologize any longer . . .

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Pre-Shave[/B]: Cypriotian Olive/Argan Oil soap, cold water
Razor[/B]: ATT S1 Colossus
Blade[/B]: Voskhod (1)
Brush[/B]: Whipped Dog 24mm Synthetic
Lather[/B]: Mike's Lemongrass & Eucalyptus
Post-shave[/B]: Alum, Stirling Coniferous, South Australian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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**Theological Post**

SOTD: 1/7/2017 - "Finding Balance"

Pre: Hot shower
Soap: Catie's Bubbles "Noah L'Orange"
Brush: Pav Brushworks 3-band "Ghost Trails" Silvertip
Razor: Hone Type 15/a Hybrid w/ Personna Lab Blue (3)
Post: Captain's Choice Products Cat O' Nine Tails splash

This shave went deep for me. Be prepared, I'm about to open up.
I've struggled with this soap. To be honest, I'm not a huge fan of cypress, which is the first not that hits my nose. It's strong. It's difficult to get past. You have to lather this soap to get through it and get to the other sweeter, citrusy, more enjoyable notes.
In a lot of ways, this soap is a metaphor for my relationship with my son - especially tonight. I have a hard time with his disability. A REALLY hard time. So much so that I often find myself fighting and getting angry with God because he gave me a son that I struggle to love. The things I find difficult are so ever-present with him. And yet, if I will just get into it and allow it to open up, I find a much sweeter, more satisfying experience. It's a balance that *I* have to strike on my own.

This shave was perfect - just like Noah, once I gave it a chance.

Be Smooth and shave it up, everyone!


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