SOTD: May 6 - May 12, 2019
SOTD: May 6 - May 12, 2019
Monday
Brush: Simpson Duke 3 Best
Cream: Arko Normal
Razor: Gillette New Bar Handle SC
Blade: Indian Wilkinson
A/S: Dollar Store Facial Cream
Cologne / Fragrance: Grey Flannel
Mike
Brush: Simpson Duke 3 Best
Cream: Arko Normal
Razor: Gillette New Bar Handle SC
Blade: Indian Wilkinson
A/S: Dollar Store Facial Cream
Cologne / Fragrance: Grey Flannel
Mike
Re: SOTD: May 6 - May 12, 2019
Monday 5/6
Sudsy Soapery Rose and Black Pepper soap
Yaqi Tuxedo synthetic brush
Colonial General razor
Kai Captain Original blade
Pino Sylvestre aftershave
Sudsy Soapery Rose and Black Pepper soap
Yaqi Tuxedo synthetic brush
Colonial General razor
Kai Captain Original blade
Pino Sylvestre aftershave
Best regards,
Basil
Basil
Re: SOTD: May 6 - May 12, 2019
Edwin Jagger XL synthetic
Homemade mentholated lime soap
Rockwell 6S, plate 4
Gillette Platinum blade
Homemade Lime-Wood aftershave
Maybe a bit overdone on the menthol, but I dig this soap on its 2nd use. Avena sativa oil, avocado butter, oat extract, marshmallow extract, and a couple other skin goodies, plus it lathers very well.
Homemade mentholated lime soap
Rockwell 6S, plate 4
Gillette Platinum blade
Homemade Lime-Wood aftershave
Maybe a bit overdone on the menthol, but I dig this soap on its 2nd use. Avena sativa oil, avocado butter, oat extract, marshmallow extract, and a couple other skin goodies, plus it lathers very well.
Regards,
Tim
Why should we not meet, not always as dyspeptics, to tell our bad dreams, but sometimes as eupeptics, to congratulate each other on the ever-glorious morning? - Henry David Thoreau
Tim
Why should we not meet, not always as dyspeptics, to tell our bad dreams, but sometimes as eupeptics, to congratulate each other on the ever-glorious morning? - Henry David Thoreau
Re: SOTD: May 6 - May 12, 2019
Alpine Frost soap
SilkSmoke synthetic brush
General razor
Kai Captain Original blade
Superior 70 aftershave splash
SilkSmoke synthetic brush
General razor
Kai Captain Original blade
Superior 70 aftershave 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
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
Re: SOTD: May 6 - May 12, 2019
Tuesday
Brush: Simpson Duke 3 Best
Cream: Arko Normal
Razor: Gillette New Bar Handle SC
Blade: Indian Wilkinson
A/S: Vintage Avon Clint
Cologne / Fragrance: Yatagan
Mike
Brush: Simpson Duke 3 Best
Cream: Arko Normal
Razor: Gillette New Bar Handle SC
Blade: Indian Wilkinson
A/S: Vintage Avon Clint
Cologne / Fragrance: Yatagan
Mike
Re: SOTD: May 6 - May 12, 2019
24mm Synbad/Whipped Dog
Homemade vetiver-fern soap
Rockwell 6S, Plate 4
Gillette Platinum blade
Homemade Douglas Fir splash
Comme des Garcons Vettiveru
The Synbad is just not working for me. Will PIF to a new shaver soon.
Homemade vetiver-fern soap
Rockwell 6S, Plate 4
Gillette Platinum blade
Homemade Douglas Fir splash
Comme des Garcons Vettiveru
The Synbad is just not working for me. Will PIF to a new shaver soon.
Regards,
Tim
Why should we not meet, not always as dyspeptics, to tell our bad dreams, but sometimes as eupeptics, to congratulate each other on the ever-glorious morning? - Henry David Thoreau
Tim
Why should we not meet, not always as dyspeptics, to tell our bad dreams, but sometimes as eupeptics, to congratulate each other on the ever-glorious morning? - Henry David Thoreau
Re: SOTD: May 6 - May 12, 2019
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
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
Re: SOTD: May 6 - May 12, 2019
Semogue Mistura Taj Resin
Homemade vetiver fern soap
Rockwell 6S Plate 4
Gillette Platinum blade
Homemade Douglas Fir splash
Guerlain Vetiver
Homemade vetiver fern soap
Rockwell 6S Plate 4
Gillette Platinum blade
Homemade Douglas Fir splash
Guerlain Vetiver
Regards,
Tim
Why should we not meet, not always as dyspeptics, to tell our bad dreams, but sometimes as eupeptics, to congratulate each other on the ever-glorious morning? - Henry David Thoreau
Tim
Why should we not meet, not always as dyspeptics, to tell our bad dreams, but sometimes as eupeptics, to congratulate each other on the ever-glorious morning? - Henry David Thoreau
Re: SOTD: May 6 - May 12, 2019
There was a change in my lineup this morning. Instead of the usual SilkSmoke synthetic, I used the Made-Rite Finest.
Soap: Alpine Frost by Strop Shoppe
Brush: Made-Rite Finest badger brush
Razor: General
Blade: Kai Captain Original
Aftershave: Superior 70
Soap: Alpine Frost by Strop Shoppe
Brush: Made-Rite Finest badger brush
Razor: General
Blade: Kai Captain Original
Aftershave: Superior 70
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
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
Re: SOTD: May 6 - May 12, 2019
Wednesday
Brush: Simpson Duke 3 Best
Cream: Arko Normal
Razor: Gillette New Bar Handle SC
Blade: Astra SS
A/S: Aveda
Cologne / Fragrance: Aramis Havana
Mike
Brush: Simpson Duke 3 Best
Cream: Arko Normal
Razor: Gillette New Bar Handle SC
Blade: Astra SS
A/S: Aveda
Cologne / Fragrance: Aramis Havana
Mike
Re: SOTD: May 6 - May 12, 2019
Thursday
Brush: Simpson Duke 3 Best
Cream: Arko Normal
Razor: Gillette New Bar Handle SC
Blade: Astra SS
A/S: Dollar Store Facial Cream
Cologne / Fragrance: Burberry
Mike
Brush: Simpson Duke 3 Best
Cream: Arko Normal
Razor: Gillette New Bar Handle SC
Blade: Astra SS
A/S: Dollar Store Facial Cream
Cologne / Fragrance: Burberry
Mike
Re: SOTD: May 6 - May 12, 2019
Today's change in the lineup was the Rooney Manchurian brush.
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
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
Re: SOTD: May 6 - May 12, 2019
Edwin Jagger XL Synthetic
Homemade vetiver fern soap
Rockwell 6S Plate 4
Gillette Platinum blade
Homemade Douglas Fir splash
Comme des Garcons Vettiveru
Plate 4 on the Rockwell with a Gillette Platinum is simply superb. The best DE shaves I have ever enjoyed.
Homemade vetiver fern soap
Rockwell 6S Plate 4
Gillette Platinum blade
Homemade Douglas Fir splash
Comme des Garcons Vettiveru
Plate 4 on the Rockwell with a Gillette Platinum is simply superb. The best DE shaves I have ever enjoyed.
Regards,
Tim
Why should we not meet, not always as dyspeptics, to tell our bad dreams, but sometimes as eupeptics, to congratulate each other on the ever-glorious morning? - Henry David Thoreau
Tim
Why should we not meet, not always as dyspeptics, to tell our bad dreams, but sometimes as eupeptics, to congratulate each other on the ever-glorious morning? - Henry David Thoreau
Re: SOTD: May 6 - May 12, 2019
Friday
Brush: Simpson Duke 3 Best
Cream: Arko Normal
Razor: Gillette New Bar Handle SC
Blade: Astra SS
A/S: Aveda
Cologne / Fragrance: Aramis Tobacco Reserve
Mike
Brush: Simpson Duke 3 Best
Cream: Arko Normal
Razor: Gillette New Bar Handle SC
Blade: Astra SS
A/S: Aveda
Cologne / Fragrance: Aramis Tobacco Reserve
Mike
Re: SOTD: May 6 - May 12, 2019
Shavemac 2-band silvertip
Homemade vetiver fern soap
Rockwell 6S, Plate 4
Gillette Platinum blade
Homemade Douglas fir splash
Guerlain Vetiver
Really great, although I am coming to the conclusion that this silvertip - as good as badger gets, objectively - is just not giving me what I want out of a shave/lather.
Homemade vetiver fern soap
Rockwell 6S, Plate 4
Gillette Platinum blade
Homemade Douglas fir splash
Guerlain Vetiver
Really great, although I am coming to the conclusion that this silvertip - as good as badger gets, objectively - is just not giving me what I want out of a shave/lather.
Regards,
Tim
Why should we not meet, not always as dyspeptics, to tell our bad dreams, but sometimes as eupeptics, to congratulate each other on the ever-glorious morning? - Henry David Thoreau
Tim
Why should we not meet, not always as dyspeptics, to tell our bad dreams, but sometimes as eupeptics, to congratulate each other on the ever-glorious morning? - Henry David Thoreau
Re: SOTD: May 6 - May 12, 2019
Razor : Gillette Super Speed flare tip (Z-1)
Blade : Shark Super Stainless (2)
Shaving gel : Balea men ultra sensitive
Aftershave balm : Viking sensitive
Blade : Shark Super Stainless (2)
Shaving gel : Balea men ultra sensitive
Aftershave balm : Viking sensitive
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Humbert Humbert: Yes, of course, because all the best people shave twice a day (from the film Lolita (1962))
Humbert Humbert: Yes, of course, because all the best people shave twice a day (from the film Lolita (1962))
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Re: SOTD: May 6 - May 12, 2019
Friday AM 2019-05-10
Ayars (Bonnyman) Waterfall Lathering Bowl
Rooney Polo 2 Ivory Finest (28/60)
Sebum Gold shaving soap
Wolfman WR1-SB Antique Bronze/Darwin
Wilkinson 'Light Brigade' (13)
Sebum Gold serum
Trumper Portugal EdT (vintage)
This was my first use of the Sebum products. The soap required a lot of water and time to make adequate lather in the bowl. (This may differ with scuttle use.) The lather had excellent cushion and fairly good glide, and it left my skin feeling moisturized and quite smooth and soft. The serum felt greasy on my hands but seemed to be absorbed into my facial skin pretty well, and it further softened the skin. Since I rarely get any skin irritation, which is handled well by splash aftershaves, I'm not at all sure the serum is a necessity. I don't really like their musky fragrance very much, but that may change with time. Overall I was generally pleased with the results of the shave but not tremendously impressed, and I'm left thinking that for me the software is quite overpriced. But this was just a single use, and no doubt my views will be moderated with further experience over time. I'll comment more then.
Ayars (Bonnyman) Waterfall Lathering Bowl
Rooney Polo 2 Ivory Finest (28/60)
Sebum Gold shaving soap
Wolfman WR1-SB Antique Bronze/Darwin
Wilkinson 'Light Brigade' (13)
Sebum Gold serum
Trumper Portugal EdT (vintage)
This was my first use of the Sebum products. The soap required a lot of water and time to make adequate lather in the bowl. (This may differ with scuttle use.) The lather had excellent cushion and fairly good glide, and it left my skin feeling moisturized and quite smooth and soft. The serum felt greasy on my hands but seemed to be absorbed into my facial skin pretty well, and it further softened the skin. Since I rarely get any skin irritation, which is handled well by splash aftershaves, I'm not at all sure the serum is a necessity. I don't really like their musky fragrance very much, but that may change with time. Overall I was generally pleased with the results of the shave but not tremendously impressed, and I'm left thinking that for me the software is quite overpriced. But this was just a single use, and no doubt my views will be moderated with further experience over time. I'll comment more then.
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John
John
Re: SOTD: May 6 - May 12, 2019
Semogue Taj Mistura
Homemade vetiver fern ss
Rockwell 6S Plate 4
Gillette Platinum
Homemade Douglas fir splash
Simply stunning how well this blade performed on day 7 in this razor. I'd have thought it was a new blade if I didn't know better.
Homemade vetiver fern ss
Rockwell 6S Plate 4
Gillette Platinum
Homemade Douglas fir splash
Simply stunning how well this blade performed on day 7 in this razor. I'd have thought it was a new blade if I didn't know better.
Regards,
Tim
Why should we not meet, not always as dyspeptics, to tell our bad dreams, but sometimes as eupeptics, to congratulate each other on the ever-glorious morning? - Henry David Thoreau
Tim
Why should we not meet, not always as dyspeptics, to tell our bad dreams, but sometimes as eupeptics, to congratulate each other on the ever-glorious morning? - Henry David Thoreau
Re: SOTD: May 6 - May 12, 2019
A repeat of yesterday other than the brush.
Simpson 58 Best
Vetiver fern soap
Rockwell 6S Plate 4
Gillette Platinum blade
Douglas Fir splash
Good, but day 1 of these GIllettes is not as good as subsequent shaves. I will consider trying to ride this one beyond 7 shaves, which I don't do with any of my other blades.
Simpson 58 Best
Vetiver fern soap
Rockwell 6S Plate 4
Gillette Platinum blade
Douglas Fir splash
Good, but day 1 of these GIllettes is not as good as subsequent shaves. I will consider trying to ride this one beyond 7 shaves, which I don't do with any of my other blades.
Regards,
Tim
Why should we not meet, not always as dyspeptics, to tell our bad dreams, but sometimes as eupeptics, to congratulate each other on the ever-glorious morning? - Henry David Thoreau
Tim
Why should we not meet, not always as dyspeptics, to tell our bad dreams, but sometimes as eupeptics, to congratulate each other on the ever-glorious morning? - Henry David Thoreau