SOTD - November 2021

[GAW9576]

Oops I forgot it was Micromatic Monday when I grabbed a razor this morning. 
The Mitchell's lathered better today than it previously has but could still use some improvement. 
The Veg has never let me down. And the Wabbit by twhite is a fantastic and very efficient razor. 

   

[Dave in KY]

Tuesday November 23, 2021
Razor: Bumpless Micromatic
Blade: Gem
Brush: Stirling Synthetic
Soap: Test Soap
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: n/a
Fragrance: n/a
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,112

I pulled a Fuzzy Wchnu and did a Micromatic Monday on Tuesday    3rd shave with the Sheep fat Test soap and each shave was better than the previous. This last one was everything you would expect from a shave soap. I was able to use a synthetic brush and load it from the bowl as I would from a tub and face lather. I had enough product that it lathered easily for enough to get 3 full passes and some to spare. It was a richer feeling lather and plenty slick enough for me with a nice sheen on the face. For 3 days now I have used ZERO post shave products except for my Humphrey's which is my witch hazel equivalent. My face feels soft and as it should. Not dry and not greasy but just as it should. The scent described to me was nonexistent. The soap was being tested for performance alone but if doing scents I would say that it would need a great deal more to be detectable. That said I would have no problem buying and using this soap exactly as it is and I have ZERO unscented soaps in the den(except for Williams). Great job olschoolsteel David and the Soap maker. Have a great day Everyone !

   

[Jayaruh]

Tabac Tuesday's Shave


Cold Water Rinse
Tabac Shave Soap
Jayaruh 287 Synthetic
TNNSER 3D
Personna GEM SS PTFE
CWR
Tabac AS

Day 23 of 3D Printed Razor Month

The Tabac Shave Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh 287 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the TNNSER 3D Razor with a Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Tabac AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Post Script: I just want to add that this is one of the finest razors I own. It is easy to use, has a nice little audible feedback, and leaves me with very little to touch up after two passes. twhite created a winner here. Thanks again, Tom.

[Twelvefret]

Honed unmentionable/Atomic Rocket brush/Chiseled Face soaps and AS

[mayer57619]

Razor: Schick H1 aka The Hussy
Blade: Personna Injector
Brush: Klenzo with mixed knot
Soap: Wheat State Sandalwood and Vanilla
Aftershave: Old Spice

I have been on a Schick kick for the past few shaves.  Do not think I have one that I do not like as they all provide me with enjoyable shaves.

   

Have a great day!

[Whiterook]

Razor: undisclosable
Blade: Made by the lads in Petrograd
Brush: Simpson Emperor 3 Super Badger
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Long Rifle Bay Rhum
Aftershave: Long Rifle Bay Rhum Shave Tonic
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Imperial Leather Talcum Powder

[Old Sarge]

Razor: Schick H1 aka The Hussy
Blade: Personna Injector
Brush: Klenzo with mixed knot
Soap: Wheat State Sandalwood and Vanilla
Aftershave: Old Spice

I have been on a Schick kick for the past few shaves.  Do not think I have one that I do not like as they all provide me with enjoyable shaves.



Have a great day!

That's a great image, Justin...thanks for sharing!

[Old Sarge]

Tabac Tuesday!

Cold Water Shave w/ Hot Water Lather
Pre: Aloe Vera Glycerin Soap Face Wash, Noxzema Cream as Pre Shave
Razor: Unmentionable German Made TTO
Blade: Smooth and Sharp!
Brush: Semogue SOC Boar in Taj Resin
Lather: Tabac, Face Lathered
Post: Generic Reformed Alum Block, T.N. Dickinson’s Witch Hazel, Clubman Pinaud After Shave, Nivea Sensitive Balm


A successful, easy peasy two pass shave. I've been so focused on shaving with vintage SE razors lately that it takes a bit of remembering proper unmentionable technique...assuming I've ever had proper unmentionable technique!  The dreamy feeling of the Semouge SOC boar against my face was matched perfectly with the creamy goodness of Tabac. I didn't load too much to the brush, but spent a good deal of time adding water to get proper hydration. The more I think about it, when I was bowl lathering I would spend a good bit of time adding water and agitating to get the just right lather. Why would it take any less time on my face? I need to continue to practice increased patience while face lathering!

Tomorrow's programming will include more unmentionable goodness!

[Jayaruh]

Menthol Micromatic Monday!
Cold Water Shave w/ Hot Water Lather
Pre: Aloe Vera Glycerin Soap Face Wash, Noxzema Cream as Pre Shave
Razor: Gem Micromatic Flying Wing/Bullet Tip (w/ Guiding Eye)
Blade: Personna PTFE Injector (1st Use)
Brush: Yaqi Green Obsidian Two Band Badger
Lather: Stirling Soap Co. (Glacial Electric Sheep), Face Lathered
Post: Generic Reformed Alum Block, T.N. Dickinson’s Witch Hazel, Jeris Osage Rub, Nivea Sensitive Cooling Balm

A successful two pass shave using an injector blade for the first time. Thank you GAW9576 for the images and tips, they really helped!

Nice pic. Beautiful Flying Wing with Guiding Eye, my birth year razor.

[mlb 549]

Razorock ECO, White Star Barbershop soap, Zenith 28mm black horse knot in aluminum handle, C O Bigelow Barber AS!! White Star is a very good soap. if you have not tried it---it's worth the price of Admission!!!!!!!!!!!