SOTD 6-12 August 2017

SR Shave #8.

Shaved with this bad boy, a 1850s era King, near 9/8 wedge made in NYC. Nice smooth shave but I had issues with the soap drying out. It's a thirsty mofo. For fun, I've included a photo of what NYC looked like in the 1850s. I love the character of this blade.

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Pre-Shave: @khun_diddy Olive Oil Soap, cold water
Razor: Razorock Baby Smooth Al
Blade: Ladas (2)
Brush: Paladin Lotus
Lather: Mike's Lemongrass & Eucalyptus
Post-Shave: Alum, Stirling Bay Laurel Witch Hazel, Australian Emu Oil[/align]

Lovely colour, my friend.

12 August 2017

* Blackbird Machined SB 85
* Iridium Super
* MS 2-Band + Doug Korn Amber Taca
* Mystic Water Bay Rum
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO

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Saturday AM 2017-08-12

Georgetown Pottery G12 scuttle (Hamada & Persimmon)
Rooney 1/2 Faux Horn Finest (24mm/58mm)
Floris No. 89 shaving soap (tallow) + Floris No. 89 shaving cream
Weber Polished Head/Stork Aristocrat 2 Titanium
Polsilver Super Iridium (1)
Floris No. 89 aftershave (vintage)

A special thanks to Sean Land for a fantastic job on the blade. One of the best shaves I've had with a straight, hands down! Thanks brother! 

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Sábado 12 Agosto 2017

• Myrsol Emulsión
• Paladin Winston 26mm Jade
• Álvarez Gómez
• Charcoal Goods Brass Antique Dark Lvl-1
• Iridium Super
• Fine Italian Citrus
• Acqua di Parma Colonia

Iwasaki Tokiwa

Phoenix Ice
Wolf Whiskers Synthetic

Prep - Hot towel
Pre shave - Prep
Razor – ‘The Rock’ (Rockwell 6S – #3)
Blade – Gillette Silver Blue
Brush - 'The Duke' (Duke 3 Best)
Soap – Reef Point: Espresso
Post - Cold water rinse / Chatillon Lux: Bon Vivant Post Shave Toner

wonderful shave.... Reef Point: Espresso laying down a 5* foundation for ‘The Rock’/GSB combo