SOTD: August 13. 2018 - August 19, 2018

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Mike R
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SOTD: August 13. 2018 - August 19, 2018

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Monday

Brush: Simpson Chubby 1 Best
Soap: The Yeti
Razor: '46-47 Aristocrat
Blade: Indian Wilkinson
A/S: Barbasol Pacific Rush
Cologne / Fragrance: Azzaro Pour Homme

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Re: SOTD: August 13. 2018 - August 19, 2018

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MONDAY:

Razor: 1946 Super-Speed
Blade: Iridium Super (from 2010) #6
Brush: Semogue 1250
Soap: Williams
P/S: Thayer's Alcohol-Free Unscented Witch Hazel/ Lucky Tiger After Shave & Face Tonic
A/S: Nivea Splash
EdT: Azarro Chrome "Sport"

Ciao,
Roger

I've been a wet shaver for 56 years! 8)
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Monday AM 2018-08-13

Moss Anniversary Slate scuttle
Rooney Stubby 1 Horn Heritage Super (24/55)
Cussons Imperial Leather shaving soap (vintage)
Delta Echo Ink Edition Feather AS-D2/Triad Diamond Aluminum Antique Bronze
Personna 74 Tungsten (11)
Penhaligon's Racquets Formula aftershave (vintage)
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Monday -
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SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
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Re: SOTD: August 13. 2018 - August 19, 2018

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26x57mm tuxedo dscosmetic brush
the call of the wild soap
ebony wood razor
enjoy the shaving life
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Tuesday AM 2018-08-14

Moss Anniversary Slate scuttle
Rooney Stubby 2 Porcelain Finest (24/50)
Roger & Gallet l'Homme shaving soap (tallow)
RazoRock Mamba/Stork Advoco Titanium
Personna 74 Tungsten (12)
Roger & Gallet l'Homme aftershave (vintage)

This week, remembering the original Woodstock festival that happened this week in 1969, I'm listening to some of its music while shaving. Today it is Creedence Clearwater Revival.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9KKo8mZ5Eo

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Tuesday -

Salter's Solid shaving soap
SilkSmoke synthetic brush
General razor
Kai Captain original blade
Superior 70 splash
Gary

SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
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Tuesday

Brush: Simpson Chubby 1 Best
Soap: The Yeti
Razor: '46-47 Aristocrat
Blade: Super-Max Platinum
A/S: Barbasol Pacific Rush
Cologne / Fragrance: Azzaro Pour Homme

Mike
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Wednesday

Brush: Simpson Chubby 1 Best
Soap: The Yeti
Razor: '46-47 Aristocrat
Blade: Super-Max Platinum
A/S: Barbasol Pacific Rush
Cologne / Fragrance: Obsessed

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Wednesday AM 2018-08-15

Thrift store mug
Rooney Stubby 3 Porcelain Finest (26/54)
Williams Rose shaving soap (vintage)/Bulgarian Rose EdP
Wolfman WR1-OC/Darwin
Personna 74 Tungsten (13)
Lagerfeld Classic aftershave (vintage)
Floris Rose Geranium EdT (vintage)

The Wolfman was smoother and less harsh than other open comb razors I have used. The cutting angle was intuitive, and the handle - while more slender than I would prefer - was not as slippery as I expected. Overall a very easy BBS shave.
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Wednesday -
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SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
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Thursday

Brush: Rooney Stubby 2
Soap: The Yeti
Razor: '46-47 Aristocrat
Blade: Super-Max Platinum
A/S: Skin Bracer
Cologne / Fragrance: Classic Match Obsession

Mike
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Thursday AM 2018-08-16

Thrift store mug
Rooney Stubby 3XL Ivory Finest (30/52)
D.R. Harris Almond shaving soap
RazoRock Mamba/UFO Little Titan
Personna 74 Tungsten (14)
Love My Skin Almond aftershave
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Thursday:

Razor: 1954 (Z-1) Super-Speed
Blade: Wilkinson Sword - vintage - (not LB, but very smooth and sharp) #1
Brush: Semogue 1250
Cream: BIC
P/S: Thayer's Alcohol-Free Unscented Witch Hazel and Lucky Tiger After Shave & Face Tonic
A/S: Old Spice
EdT: Old Spice

Best,
Roger

I've been a wet shaver for 56 years! 8)
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SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
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Friday

Brush: Simpson Duke 3 Best
Soap: The Yeti
Razor: '46-47 Aristocrat
Blade: Astra SS
A/S: Skin Bracer
Cologne / Fragrance: Aramis

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Friday AM 2018-08-17

Moss Anniversary Slate scuttle
Rooney Stubby 3XXL Ivory Finest (33/52)
Penhaligon's English Fern shaving soap (tallow)
Delta Echo Ink Edition Feather AS-D2/Triad Blue Aristocrat Titanium
Personna 74 Tungsten (15)
Penhaligon's English Fern aftershave (vintage)
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Today's departure from the routine was the introduction of one of my homemade shaving soaps.
Gary

SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
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Saturday -
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SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
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Saturday AM 2018-08-18

Moss Anniversary Slate scuttle
Rooney Beehive Ivory Finest (24/50)
Floris Verbena shaving soap (tallow)
Wolfman WR1-SB/WRH1
Wilkinson Light Brigade (1)
Ralph Lauren Polo aftershave next or Mennen Skin Bracer

The Wolfman, like its open comb sibling, gave me an effortless BBS shave. The hefty handle makes it heavier than I like: with a blade loaded, it is 118g total (the handle alone being 90g). I think I'll like it better paired with one of my titanium handles.
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