SOTD 31 January-6 February 2016

Friday, February 5, 2016

Soap: Mystic Water Jasmine
Brush: Druida D-7 Manchurian
Razor: King Cobra w Triad Aristocrat
Blade: Kai Captain Mild #3
Post: Whipped Shea Butter, Fine Fresh Vetiver

SOTD 2/3/2016

Razor: Theirs-Issard Spartacus 5/8 Str8Rzr
Brush: Simpson Shaving Brushes Cobalt CH2 Manchurian
Soap & AS Toner: Chris Cullen Catie's Bubbles Celtic Knot
Balm: Stirling Soap Company Sharp Dressed Man
EDT: Davidoff Cool Water Cool Water

TGIF Planned SOTD

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Razor: Gillette Rocket HD 500
Blade: Gillette 7 O’CLOCK Blue (D02)
Brush: Simpson Chubby 2 Synthetic
Bowl: Beaver WoodWright 4.5"
Pre Shave Scrub: MRGLO
Pre Shave Oil: Homemade Rosemary Mint
Shave Soap: Ginger's Garden Brown Windsor
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: Extro Cologne Italiana

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SOTD 2/4/2016

Razor: Saponificio Varesino SV by @Koorat 8/8 Str8Rzr
Brush: Simpson Shaving Brushes Light Horn Duke 3 Manchurian
Soap & AS: Saponificio Varesino ‪#‎DYD_Varesino‬ Dolomiti
Balm: Darren Seibert Carrie Stevens Seibert Soap Commander Courage
EDT: Penhaligon's Quercus Cologne

Mike that looks like a great shave - I have Stirling Ozark Mountain and find I have the same problem with it - strong pine-sol smell.  Too bad, thats not what pine forests smell like.  Also, how do you like your ATT R1? I got the R2 a couple of months back and I'm finding it uncomfortable - I can get the BBS and being careful can avoid the bloodshed but it just feels harsh. Might sell it.
Cheers,
Mark

My first ATT was the R1 and immediately clicked with me. Superbly smooth but with a touch of bite; just the right level of aggression for me. Previous to this I'd found my EJ DE89 to be too mild.
Next I purchased the open-comb R2 (because why not, the R1 was so good). It's a very different beast. I think the sharpness of the metal cut of the teeth themselves can make it feel more aggressive than it is. I'd say the R2 is slightly more aggressive than the R1 but with care the two razors can deliver the same results. The R2 certainly takes more practice.
I would definitely recommend the R1; easy to use straight off the bat and worth the investment. I would also recommend you keep hold of the R2 and come back to it later, you might find it works for you then.
I also find that getting the blade aligned correctly in ATT can be tricky due to the small holding pins. Double-check your blade after loading.
Also try a Rapira Lux blade in your ATT - perfect pairing for me. You might find a blade like Gillette Green will be smoother in your R2.

Tonight's shave:
BLACKBIRD
ENVY SHAVE
DR. JON'S
PITRALON PURE
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2/5/2016
Mongoose Satin B2 with Triad Ti
Feather Super Pro (3)
DK7 with Druida Manchurian
Mystic Orange Vanilla
Witch Hazel
Folsom & Company Shambala
Whipped Shea Butter

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SOTD-05feb16:
Shick I1 / NOS Schick Injector Twin(2)
RazoRock 24mm Finest w/Barber Handle
Nuàvia Blu