SOTD 31 May-6 June 2020

Friday, June 5

Eufros~~Simpson~~Gillette/Wizamet
Have a great day!

I have a history of being a blade skeptic, finding very little difference in shave quality amongst most blades. Despite that I threw $35 at 100 Kai blades specifically for use in my negative and neutral exposure razors like the Stahly and H&S. Closest shave I've ever had with the Stahly. If I only get results like this in the Stahlys that's good enough to consider the experiment a success. A little bit of exposure goes a long way.



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First time using the new Proraso Super Formula - I am impressed Proraso white tub was my first soap ever, so, the smell bring my memories years back.



Razor : Gillette Super Speed flare tip (Z-2)
Blade : Sputnik teflon (1)
Shaving brush : Bevel badger
Shaving soap : Proraso white
AS : Nivea Sensitive balm

June 5, 2020
Rex Ambassador
Gillette 7 O’clock Black
Simpson CH2 Synthetic
Asylum Colonia
Shave Soap & Aftershave

SOTD 06.05.2020

Wolfman SS WR2/WRH7XL Hybrid with WRH2 Knurling

Black Eagle 25mm HT2

GD Preshave

Cutting Edge Soap

GD Post Shave

Personna Blue

SOTD FRIDAY, June 5, 2020

I own four Valet Auto Strop (VAS) razors, all of which I’ve shaved with except for my silver plated VB2 model. That razor and my NOS Le Coq Cage Head are the only two in my collection that I’ve never used. My other three VAS razors are all great head and face shavers. Today I decided to shave with the VB2. Tomorrow I’ll shave with the Le Coq.

The VB2 model was made between 1922 and 1929 and predated the Probak razor model that Henry Gaismann used to take over Gillette. It, like all VAS razors I’ve shaved with, turned out to be a great shaver as well. Software selected for the shave was Nancy Boy Signature shave cream and balm, and my brush was one of my four Jayaruh Custom brushes - the #374 Boar.

I loaded the VAS with a Feather FHS-10 blade and began my shave. The Nancy Boy generated its usual thick, yogurty lather with the help of the Jayaruh Boar. While not a fan of these particular Feather blades, my modified Gem didn’t fit well because of the raised indents in the blade receiver. Despite this, the shave went quite well.

After my shower and cold water rinse, I lathered up and had a good first pass (WTG). The Nancy Boy provided a great cushion as the razor sheared through the 36 hours growth of whiskers practically down to the skin line. The second pass (ATG) made short work of the remaining stubble and put the baby to bed leaving your surprised narrator with an excellent BBS, not quite to the VBBS level, but I’ll attribute that to the blade and not the razor. I feel clean, smooth and refreshed.

RAZOR: Valet Auto Strop Model VB2
BLADE: Feather FHS-10
PREP: Cold water rinse
BRUSH: Jayaruh Custom Boar #374
CREAM: Nancy Boy Signature
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with Glyce Glycerin soap followed by Humphreys Lilac WH and Nancy Boy Signature Scent Cooling Aftershave Gel.

Janus Toggle LE & Lord Super Stainless

Maggard 30mm Tuxedo

LNHC’s Somali Rose

Hazelet’s Apothecary SoCo Rose after shave splash

Amouage Lyric Man Eau de Parfum 


Time to enjoy the best of the cold, refreshing Rockies.
From my balcony, of course. Salud, Gents.... 

Hello
Colonial brass
Proline P30
El druida brush
Eufro foroafeitado 2019
Floïd vigoroso


Have a good day.