SOTD 25 June-1 July 2017

Second shave on the Permasharp is the sweet spot and the shimmed Rockwell-6 thus equipped is just stupid good. I'm liking the Coate's Tea Oil more and more, sufficient protection and slickness that with this combination I could have pretty easily stopped after one mixed pass on my head for a DFS. That's nuts.

FWIW I see Refined Shave's sharpness testing found the Permasharp to be the sharpest blade tested on second use (sharp as Feather on first). He had issues with its smoothness but they work for me fine.

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Barrister's Reserve - Spice
DrivenLegend Red & Black | APShaveCo Tuxedo 30mm
Ever-Ready 1912 | Delta Echo | Gem PTFE (1)

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Holy crap. Not only is this a wonderful color coordinated picture, but that delta echo scheme is awesome. Is that the ink edition?

Regardless, A+.

Jay didn't really give it a name, but yeah it looks similar to the ink scheme. I just sent him a user-grade 1912 with 2 art deco handles. One handle had deep engraving, so I knew it would be the better candidate. That's the one that I asked he do in the black and grey scheme. The "spare" handle (the one pictured) I suspected would be a challenge. On a lark, I just asked that if it was possible to try red and black. He admitted it took a couple tries, but ultimately it turned out flawless. What more can I say, the guy does beautiful work. And he does, in fact, work. He didn't have to invest the extra time, but he did so without charging extra. He was more concerned about churning out a product of which he was proud.

Maggard Friday SOTE

Maggard Mango Sage Tea
Maggard 24mm Synthetic
'63 Gillette Slim
Gillette Platinum
Thayer's Original Witch Hazel

Gillette '61 Aristocrat Adjustable / Astra Superior Platinum
Stirling Soap Co. 24mm Finest Fan
Soap Commander Passion(Teakwood & Cardamom) Shaving Soap
Thayers Aloe Vera Formula Rose Petal Witch Hazel
Soap Commander Passion(Teakwood & Cardamom) Aftershave Balm w/menthol

Sorry, Freddy, I did find a Soap Commander shaving soap, but not "Love," yet.  It was still a great shave and, as always, a great scent with SC "Passion."  I know I have "Love" and "Inspiration" around here somewhere.  I guess I'll just have to dig deeper!  

Razor: Globusmen 6/8
Strop: Mastro Livi
Brush: Thater 26mm two-band
Cream: Castle Forbes lime
Balm: Castle Forbes lime
Finale: TOBS No. 74 Victoria Lime

Saturday 7.1.2017

Barrister & Mann Adagio :: Paladin Chief :: Blackland Sabre :: Myrsol Formula C

Terrific Tobacco today. WSP is underrated. The lather comes easily and matches up well with more prominent artisans. I used a Rapira super stainless blade with the 6s and they work very well together. I guessed that the Rockwell blades were Rapira, but I don't think so now, since the latter is much smoother. The balm feels great and adds a bit of menthol, too. I like the CL preshave butter so much that I've used this jar up pretty much and ordered another.
Prep: Chatillon Lux butter
Soap: WSP Tobacco Formula T
Brush: Brothers Bristles Bronze Shadow
Razor: Rockwell 6s R6
Blade: Rapira Super Stainless
AS: WSP Tobacco Balm

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Saturday, 1 July 2017

Stirling Soap Company Kong synthetic brush
RazoRock HAWK Aluminum Artist Club SE razor
Schick Pro-Line P-30 blade (2nd use)
Stirling Soap Company Unscented Pre-shave Oil
Desmond's Barrow Patchouli Spritz Shaving Soap
Wal-Mart witch hazel
Chatillon Lux Colonia Balsamica Aftershave Splash
Pinaud Clubman Moustache Wax

A fine shave for an early morning flight.

Saturday, 1 July, 2017:

Razor: 1955 Gillette Red Tip Super-Speed
Blade: Personna
Brush: Shave Revolution High Mountain White Silvertip
Soap: Soap Commander Integrity
A/S: Lucky Tiger Tonic
Balm: Aqua Velva Sensitive 5 in 1

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John