SOTD 13-19 November 2022

Show off those mid-November shaves.

Sunday SOTD

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Razor: Supply Provision The Single Edge Jet Black

Blade: Schick (D7)

Brush: Black Eagle Rhino Black Feather 25mm

Bowl: Castle Shave 4 1/4"

Pre-Shave Scrub: SheaMoisture African Black Soap

Pre-Shave Oil: Taconic Unscented

Shave Soap: PAA Atomic Age Bay Rum

Balm: Viking Soaps Bay Rum

Aftershave: PAA Atomic Age Bay Rum

Pre: P.A.A. Cube 2.0 w/Cube Dock

Razor: T.R. Cadman & Sons "Bengall"
Razor: Gillette Rocket (English, 1947-1950)
Blade: Eddison Super Stainless

Soap: Stirling Soap Co. Executive Man
Brush: Vikings Blade White Knight
Bowl: Bluff Cove Pottery

Post 1: P.A.A. Alum No-Slip Grip System w/ Dry Dock System
Post 2: Dickinson's Enhanced Witch Hazel Deep Cleansing Astringent w/ Menthol & Eucalyptus
Aftershave: Proraso / Pinaud Lilac Vegital
Post 4: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry w/ Hyaluronic Acid

So here we have it. The day has finally come. My very first shave with a straight razor. Yep, I asked for this. So without further ado...

I figured I'd go with some Stirling Soap Company Executive Man soap today for a couple reasons. One, I knew I could rely on this soap to provide me some really good slickness and the protection I need. Or at least most of the protection I need. And two, because I think seeing the name "Executive Man" gave me so sort of, (unquantifiable) confidence boost. Either way, I had my mind made up. I'm doing this today!

As I'm right handed, I started on the right side of my face. This positioning felt the most comfortable. I was pretty easily able to just jump right in and clear the right side of any whiskers. This was good! Using the straight did feel a little weird in hand though. The extension of the razor from my hand as a tool, is definitely a "feel" that will take some time and experience to get comfortable with. This is because shaving with a straight is a new fine-motor skill for me. I definitely have some growing to do. This is all fine and dandy though as I've been looking forward to this new challenge.

I proceeded to tackle the left side of my face in an even more awkward way, but never the less I got the job done. The process on this side took longer and was a little more choppy, for lack of a better term, but in the end the results were the same as my right side.

I did go on and do a with-the-grain pass on my upper lip, lower lip, chin and entire neck area. I did not dare go any further after this.

I didn't have any major bleeding which was fantastic! I did however end up with a couple superficial "lines" in my face with some very light bleeding. Nothing worse than sticking through a full shave with a double edge blade of unknown number of uses, only to find out it's way past its useful life.

I continued on using the beautiful English Gillette Rocket for my across the grain and against the grain passes. This was all easy peasy for me but enjoyable none the less.

I finished things off with some Proraso aftershave but due to reasons I showered shortly after shaving the so once out I decided to switch things up and opt for some Lilac Vegital.

Long story short this was a unique and eventful shave to say the least and I'm looking forward to building my skill with this form of shaving.

Enjoy your shaves gentlemen.

WOLFMAN WR1 0,67 DC / ASTRA SP / YAQI / PRORASO

Spicy Sunday

11.13.22

RAZOR: Yates 921-H Brushed Brass

BLADE: Gillette‌ 7 O'clock SharpEdge Yellow

BRUSH: Ever-Ready F-40 24mm Oumo Boar

LATHER: B&M ‌Reserve‌ ‌Spice‌ Shaving Soap

POST: B&M ‌Reserve‌ ‌Spice‌ Aftershave Splash

POST: Old‌ ‌Spice‌ ‌Cologne‌ ‌Original‌

Have a nice shaves you all

Razor: GC 68 / UFO Tornado handle
Blade: Gillette Nacet
Brush: Paladin Synthetic
Soap: Turkish Artisan
AS: Nivea Balm + Denim Original

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Sunday November 13, 2022
Razor: Autostrop A1
Blade: Gem SS
Brush: Antique No Brand/Badger
Soap: London Razor/Coffee and Contemplation
AS 1: Alcoholado Eucaliptino 70
AS 2: London Razor/Coffee and Contemplation
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,468

Greencult 2.0 Timeless Ti Handle
Personna Lab Blue
Barbasol Aloe Shave Cream
Aloe Vera
Stirling Duke Aftershave

RR Lupo .95/Derby Premium
Fendrihan 24mm Tux B&C 
Wholly Kaw King of Bourbon soap
Wholly Kaw King of Bourbon a/s splash
Guerlain L’Homme Ideal L’Intense eau de parfum 

Sunday, November 13

Le Père Lucien Oud-Santal~~Simpson CH3~~British Gillette Red Tip/7 O'Clock Black~~Avon Premiere Luxe Oud
Have a great day!