SOTD 23-29 October 2022

Monday, October 24, 2022 - Shave of the Day

Prep  ||  Cantu Pre-Shave Scrub
Brush  ||  Maseto Shaving 'Memphis'
Soap  ||  Chatillon Lux + L&L Grooming Blackberry Blossom Bay
Razor  ||  Above The Tie H1 / Feather Hi-Stainless (2)
Post  ||  Witch Hazel
A/S  ||  Krampert’s Finest Bay Rum Acadian Spice
Growth  ||  45.0 Hours

SOTD Monday 10/24/22

I missed a few days, had a lot going on. My wife had surgery on Friday, so I was at the hospital for a bit, then had family come in Friday afternoon and through the weekend, so not a lot of extra time. Regardless, good to be back into a routine - and today (and the past few days) trying out a new addition - Rex Ambassador.

Shower: Nivea Men Deep Charcoal body soap
Razor: Rex Ambassador set on 1.5
Blade: Nacet, day 1
Preshave: PAA Cube 2.0
Soap: Roborock xXx
Bowl: Timeless
Brush: AP G5C
Postshave: Cold water rinse, Thayers Witch Hazel and Aloe, unscented, cold water rinse
Aftershave: Roborock xXx
Balm: Zingari Man unscented balm

I've had the Rex for a couple days and have been thoroughly impressed. Bladefeel is there even on setting 1, but no nicks so far (head and face shaves each day). Its a fine piece of work and I'm quite happy with it although I also want to try a Konsul now. I also acquired another vintage Gillette, this time a Fatboy in fantastic shape and shaved one day with that - also a great shave. Although I have to say that so far, out of my 10+ razors I think I like the Rex the most so far. BBS shaves, no nicks, lots of feedback and just very well made.

My wife had surgery on Friday, thank you for the prayers, she came through it with flying colors. Our pastor showed up before the surgery (a 45 min drive for him) to pray with us - we just love our pastor! In his prayer was an ask that God would guide the doctor's hands and bring my wife through the surgery better than before. Well, in pre-op as they're getting her prepped for surgery the surgeon came in - a very young woman, lots of energy yet very calm, welcoming, and comforting. We knew at that moment that God was in control. After all the prep discussion, my wife asked her about her (unique) name and if it had some meaning - the doctor sort of blushed a bit and said "My name means 'God's Hands' ". Wow! Thank you Lord!  The surgery went very well (this is her 7th for the same condition) and she came out of it WAY better than the previous 6, very little pain (compared to a lot) and we feel incredibly blessed that all went so well. So again, thank you for the prayers! 

Thank you for reading, blessings to all my new-found friends here, and please be kind in your daily walk, and keep looking up!

Shave of the Week Starting 24 October 2022

SCS Model A razor
Silver Star blade
Stirling Synthetic brush
Gillette Regular SC
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Assorted A/S

Very nice way to start the week. All the parts liked each other and a fine shave was had. My face is happy. Now go enjoy your day folks.

Timeless Ti 95
German Wilkinson
PAA Peregrino
Proraso
Nivea
Pinaud Clubman

Monday AM 2022-10-24
World Tripe Day


Rooney Stubby 1 Porcelain Finest (22/45)
Crabtree & Evelyn Almond Oil shaving cream (vintage) 
LASSC BBS-1/UFO Titan Fine
Iridium Super (4)
RazoRock R-160 Sweet Almond aftershave balm

Razor: Treet Baton Handle, black with red cap
Blade: Pal Carbon Steel Gem-type blade
Brush: Jayaruh #429 White Rook in two-band badger
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Seaforth! Sea Spiced Lime
Aftershave: Shannon's 25th Street Lime splash
Additional Care:
  Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented

Monday, October 24

Valobra Patchouly~~Semogue 2012 SE~~1958 D3 Gillette Adjustable(9)/Voskhod~~Montale Leather Patchouli

Have a great day!

Le Maurice razor (1.0), Feather blade, Simpsons shaving cream, Semogue brush, Gold-Dachs aftershave

SOTD

Razor: Executive Fatboy
Blade: Astra SP
Brush: Paladin Chief 26mm Tigris Perla
Soap: 345 Rumpkin
Splash: PAA Atomic Pumpkin

My first time using 345 soap. This is a nice twist on the pumpkin. It's like a pumpkin pie and an apple pie went on a date?. The first pass did not seem all that slick but passes 2-3 were very slick. At about $16 for 5.8 ounces this soap is a no-brainer. The lather explodes and only 20 sec of brush loading. The scent strength is around 4-5 and does not linger. Maybe the splash is stronger. The scent notes are on the top label that's a treasure map, super cool???

9 out of 10.

Notes: Pumpkin, Apple and Bay Rum

Tuesday SOTD

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Razor: Colonial Razors The General Stainless Steel

Blade: Schick Proline (D2)

Brush: Shavemac TSR2015 LE 2-band Silvertip Xmas Coral

Bowl: Symmetrical Sheet Metal

Pre-Shave Scrub: SheaMoisture African Black Soap

Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Unscented

Shave Soap: Tabac

Balm: Tabac

Cologne: Tabac