SOTD 11-17 September 2016

SOTD: 9/15/16

Soap: Pasteur Pharmacy Alchemy.
Brush: Nathan Clark '16 Wet Shaver Review.
Razor: Merkur 34C.
Blade: Persona Lab Blue.
Post: Humphrey's Lilac, Pasteur Pharmacy Alchemy AS.


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After showering:

Pre-shave: Shave Secret
Razor: 1961 Gillette 195 Adjustable "Fat Boy” (WTG = 5, XTG = 5 & ATG = 3)
Blade: Gillette Wilkinson Sword (1)
Brush: Patriotic, Bi-centennial handle with a 24mm TGN Finest knot
Soap: Italian Barber Amici with some Chiseled Face Cryogen
Water: Cold
Alum Block: Yes, and no wincing.
Post Shave: Thayer's Witch Hazel with Aloe
Aftershave: Italian Barber Amici with some Chiseled Face Cryogen
Result: A DFS and a cool face on a hot day.

King Cobra with Triad Aristocrat
Kai Mild
Le Père Lucien Cèdre Patchouli
Simpson Chubby 3 Manchurian

King Cobra With Triad Aristocrat
Kai Captain Mild
Barrister and Mann 42
Simpson M7 Manchurian

Heck of a setup Michael.  

Thanks so much, Doug. I keep coming back to the 42, something about the scent I really like. First time with the Kai (I use Feathers in all of my DEs, the FHS in the OneBlade, and the Artist Club in the SEs) and I really enjoyed it-a much milder feel, as advertised.

Cold River Soap Works - Le Chypre Sombre
Zenith Manchurian
Gem 1914-1915 Damaskeene
Gem PTFE (1)
Stirling Noir

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I won this Zenith brush in an Instagram SOTD pic contest sponsored by razorock . Specs: Specs: 28 x 52mm 2-Band Manchurian with 65mm chromed copper handle. 145g total dry weight.

Pic I took before bloom:

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Bloom after one night's use:

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Great travel gear.

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SEptember 16, 2016



SOTD-16sep16:
Schick J1 / Schick Super Stainless Steel
Romera Wengue Rustic Chubby Manchurian
Cold River Shave Works Oliva Colonia Mediterrania
Chatillon Lux Colonia Balsamica Toner

EJ Head + iKon Bulldog II Handle
Gillette Silver Blue
Romera Afeitado Vintage 2014 LE Manchurian
AoS Lavender (tallow)
Italian Floïd Blue AS
Parfums D'Orsay Arome 3 EdT

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RR Tech 11 Rocnel Knurled Handle
Derby Extra
Tabac Shave Soap
Bulldog Balm
Pinaud Clubman After Shave