Thread: Sun October 07th - Sat October 13th

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Razor:	Kron Vest "Jaguar" 14 (15/16)
Strop:	Handmade felt&horsehide (20/60)
Brush:	Vulfix Grosvenor+Simpson superbadger
lather:	Tabula Rasa Herbs SC
AS:	Eau d'Émeraude
EdT:	Loewe pour Homme
Comments:	One month ago I visited a hairdresser, elivelimen, in San Sebastian (Basque country, North of Spain) but I couldn't have an haircut because he was too busy, but the barber gives me some samples of Tabula Rasa creams, that were being sold in his store. He trusted a lot this creams and, after some uses, I understand his opinion very well. They are easy to face lather, the later don't dry and the glide and protection are top quality. Today this features have been convenient, I've used a spanish razor, full hollow ground, very aggressive, that have not taken prisoners among the hairs of my beard,....All of them have been merciless eliminated . In contrast I have less feel the alcohol of the distilled "Émeraude" aftershave, not in the nose, it smells like brandy, fortunately for few seconds. I finish wearing a classical spanish cologne: Loewe pour Homme, a scent in the way of Floris Elite, but a bit fresher and "raw".

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Hello Milwaukee

Pre Prep : Mitchell's Wool Fat : Simpson Chubby 2 Two Bands : Mastro Livi Kamisori : Proraso Balsam

Razor: Dubl Duck 6/8 Square Point
Soap: C&E Sienna
Brush: AOS Fine Badger
A/S: C&E Sienna Aftershave Balm

Result: Things have changed in that I now prefer soaps over creams, and I'm not really sure why. This soap has become my favorite. I chose the Dubl Duck today, I think because I purchased another Dubl Duck to add to the rotation. Some vintage razors look good with some patina and what not. Dubl Ducks, IMHO, do not. So this new one (new to me) is going to take a little work to make it presentable, and I believe it is going to be an incredible looking razor when it is done, as far as razors go. Anyway, had a great shave, and now back to work. Have a happy 10-11-12 (every hundred years)

Received my SRP razor from Mr. Williams today. I immediately put it into service.

Hot Shower, Stephan's rubbed into the whiskers
Warm Oil
Dirty Bird 1.5
Custom badger by Tim
AOS Lavender shave Cream
Robert Williams SRP Razor #9
Razorock Aluminum
Thayer's Lavender Witch Hazel
Vaseline For Men

I was very pleasantly suprised about the way the SRP razor felt in my hand. I don't have any razors with a long tail. This razor, with the finger notch and long tail was very comfortable to hold. It also gave a very nice shave.

Enjoy the evening.

Brush – Altesse pure badger
Cream – Nancy Boy
Razor – Giant Belgian Full Hollow
Aftershave – Truefitt & Hill Grafton
Cologne – Truefitt & Hill Grafton

13/16 Toyo "Special Razor", Full Hollow Ground, Square Point
Kanayama No.3 Strop
Simpson Chubby 1 Super
JabonMan Vetiver-Mandarina-Litsea Cubeba Soap
Cold Water Rinse
Proraso Splash
Guerlain Vetiver EdT

Friday

I was wondering today (this evening) what to do for a photo, because everyone's are so creative lately, so I did the post card thing; which got me thinking, the thoughts which I've posted here...

The shave was not bad, but I had a bit of stubble on the lower left cheek by early afternoon. The cream was too watery; I might start using my badger brush again. I don't mind the boar brush I've been using lately, but the bristles seem to stick together a bit...

The Floïd was simply OK, I’m not sure I’d buy that again, it’s a bit ‘bathroomy’…


Razor: Wade and Butcher Special, 5/8 | Cream: Body Shop Macca Root | After Shave: Floïd

Life has been super hectic lately. I feel like I've become a bit disconnected. Today was a good opportunity to slow myself down and focus. So, I decided to break out a razor I haven't used often. This Joe Chandler is probably my most pronounced smiler. Sadly, it's starting to tug a bit, so probably needs some love on the hones. Despite that, fact, by taking it easy and focusing on technique I still got a great two+ pass CBS shave. Of course, the subpar edge was coaxed along to shaving nirvana by a great supporting cast. The Jabonman Haitian Vetiver really takes me to my happy place. The scent is incredible, the lather rich, and the afterfeel is simply amazing! The shave was rounded out with my Lucido, which gave nary a tingle today, and Profumum's Fumidus. This cologne is one that every vetiver loving man should try. It's like splashing your face with a mossy single malt spiked with rooty vetiver - pure man nirvana!

Prep: Hot Shower/ Proraso pre-post creme
Scuttle: Georgetown Pottery G5
Brush: AOS Pure Badger
Soap: Mikes Natural Soap Lemongrass/ Eucalyptus
Razor: Fromm 'Redhead' #50, 11/16" round point
Post: Hot water rinse, cold water splash, Proraso AS
Finish: T&H West Indian Limes Balm
Result: I haven't used the MNS L/E in quite a while and I don't know why because it is an outstanding performer and I love the clean lemony scent. Coupled with the Fromm and finished by the Limes balm, I am feeling summery on one of the last warm days of the year here. 3 passes to BBS and off to the last day of work for the week!

Have a Great Friday Gents!