Thread: SOTD -'HALLOWEEN THEME' - October 30th - November 05th

Monday

Razors: '62 Gillette Slim Adjustable; JM Schmid & Son 6/8
Blade: Astra (1)
Brush: Altesse Badger
Soap: Omega
A/S: Aqua Velva

Tried something different this morning and did my first pass with the Gillette (the only vintage Gillette I own that I really like) and did the last two passes with the straight so I could focus on refining my technique while shaving my neck. I usually spend too much time focusing on the first pass with the straight and not enough on the last two passes and as a result I usually need some touch up with a DE. I'm happy to report that the experiment was a success...now to see if I put to use what I learned when I shave with a straight only (aiming for BBS shave with a straight...so far I've only been able to get DFS shaves).

Spooktacular Shave

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: 26mm Custom Rudy Vey w/ TGN Grade A Silvertip Badger (w/ Buckeye Burl handle)

Devil's Razor: 7/8" Toyo Scheön Burg #666 "Frameback, Wedge, Spike Point

Honing (Refresh) regimen: 5 (light) laps on CrOx treated Premium IV Bridle leather

Strop: 0/55/25 laps (Neil Miller Linen / Imperial Shave "Pegasus III" Horse hide leather / Cordovan leather)

Soapreme: CarrieM "Orange Spice" Shave Creme + Arko Stick Shave Soap + Glycerin

Toner: Thayer's Witch Hazel (Rose, no alcohol)

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer

After Shave Splash: Floïd Italian Amber AS

After Shave Balm: Al's "Spicy Orange" ASB

Cologne: Creed "Tabarome" EdT

Results: What better way to celebrate Halloween than with Devil's own razor, i.e., the SB 666? Combined with a little mix of CarrieM/Arko, she delivered an ultra smooth and irritation free shave. Whiskers have another nickname for Devil's blade; The Graeme Reaper . May God have mercy on their souls. I must say though, as much as I really love the performance of the Arko soap, it stinks to high heavens. Not even the creme was able to mitigate the strong stench. But, the end result was well worth it. Now, I gotta spend some time coming up with ways of scaring the living daylights out of the neighborhood kids .

Have a SPOOKTACULAR Monday gentlemen.


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Cheers,
Robert

Loving that brush Robert, Buckeye Burl, what a beautiful piece of wood.

Regards Jamie

Today we found this H2 with a garter/ suspender inside.
Isn't it cool???

Which translation is the right one for the German word "Strapse"?
Garter or suspender?

BTW:
I told my wife I need one for my own car!

Tom,

Here in Ohio that style is known as "Hillbilly Chic" (pronounced sheek) LOL

Thanks, Joe.
Excellent. I get the chance to learn more English.

Monday:

Red Man 6/8
Thater Stout 2
C.O.Bigelow SC
Witch Hazel
Nivea Sensitive Balm
Old Spice Splash

Halloween more and more you see the pompon in Holland
Prep.facewash
Strop.rch
Brush.FSsilvertip
Soap.Mb Iceberg
Razor.boker
As.le male
The razor looks not so good but,he gives a wonderful edge and a great shave. I love him.

Razor:Harrison Bros. & Howson 3/8 regrind
Brush:Rooney pure badger
Soap:Ugli Soap-True Grit
AS:Thayers Lavender and English Leather
Resultidn't need much of a shave after the great shave I had yesterday.Perfect opportunity for this little 3/8.Back to BBS in no time at all.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Monday
TOBS lavender SS/Edwin Jagger Barley with Polsilver/Frank Shaving brush/Alum/Weleda Balsam