SOTD 21-27 August 2016

The shaves that saved the world! (Of course, because would DFSers have it any other way? )

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EJ Head + iKon Bulldog II Handle
Polsilver Super Iridium
Simpson Captain Manchurian
B&M Beaudelaire Soap
Italian Floïd Blue AS

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August 21, 2016
Timeless OC with Hempel
Feather (2)
Zenith B02 Boar
Route 66 Frozen Margarita
Witch Hazel
Route 66 Frozen Margarita AS Balm

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Claymore SE
Feather Pro Super
Omega Boar
Saponificio Varesino Dolomiti
Bulldog Balm
Paul Sebastian After Shave

21 AUG

Prep: Lots of hot water to the face and a smearing of Vitos preshave
Razor: 1940s Super Speed
Blade: GSB (3)
Brush: 28mm Fauxmere in Whipped Dog handle
Lather: Dr. Jon's RazWar
Post: Lucky Tiger then CFG Ghost Town Barber

I was lucky enough to get an order in at Dr. Jon's that included a NOS tin of RazWar. They had uncovered a small box of the tins during their move and offered to drop a tin into the next 40 orders. It smells just like fresh cut sawdust to me. I like the smell very much as it reminds me of my dad's wood shop at our home when I was growing up. There's something special about the smell of freshly cut wood and the smell of warm sawdust. I have no idea what the scent profile is supposed to be for RazWar, but I doubt it's fresh sawdust. Ha!

Full Bozzano for Sunday

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Sunday 21 August 2016



Mastro Livi Club Razor 2016 CarboInox, 7/8 Full Hollow, Spanish Point

The great moment has finally come and I could shave with the long awaited Mastro Livi Club Razor 2016 edition, a magnificent straight razor, a pure and exquisite masterpiece, just another superlative work from Mastro Livi. Yesterday I received a phone call from Mastro Livi and he told me I could go to his laboratory and pick up my club razor. It has been an exciting day, not only for the club razor, but also for the launch of the new Mastro Livi website, completely new and loaded with lots of information about this revered craftsman, in particular the story of his family and his professional career. As for the club razor, it is a superb shaver, giving the usual velvety and close shave a Mastro Livi CarboInox is capable of giving. Superb straight razor, superb shave!

• Pre-Shave: RazorGuy Pre-Shave Oil
  
• Soap: Aguzzeria del Cavallo
  
• Brush: Mastro Livi Bristle, Padouk Handle, 26mm knot
  
• Bowl: Mastro Livi Olive Wood Bowl
  
• Strop: Mastro Livi Medium Loom Strop "Coramella Italiana" and Hand Palm
  
• Razor: Mastro Livi Club Razor 2016 CarboInox, 7/8 Full Hollow, Spanish Point
  
• Post-Shave: Alum Block
  
• Post-Shave: Umbrian Extravirgin Olive Oil
  
• After Shave: Brut
  

Sunday, 21 August, 2016:

Razor: iKon X3 Slant
Blade: Feather
Brush: Vulfix Super 2234 Best Badger
Cream: Coate’s Lavender
Balm: Castle Forbes Lavender
EdT: Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet

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John