What soap/cream did you use today?

Didn't someone a couple of years back claim to have the genuine Shulton, or was that a new recipe coming out of the old factory?

HS - very curious about that?! That recipe would be awesome for someone like Frank or Will to have.

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HS - very furious about that?! That recipe would be awesome for someone like Frank or Will to have.

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Agreed Tommy.

I have all the original aromatic notes that Shulton used. What is not known is how many of them were synthetic and how many were natural. In discussions with Gareth at The Shave Supply I mentioned that every note listed could be done using all natural aromatics. Will it be close to the original I’m not sure but in the back of my mind I’ve been thinking about giving it a try at some point as I don’t offer a Barbershop scent and it has some personal meaning to me as a kid that’s pretty much all my Dad used and for years I used to do “ Old Spice Sundays “ as my SOTD in memory of my dad. I had a great collection of the original juice, talc powder and the mugs etc but all melted in the fire this past March.

It’s easy to find the dupe fragrance oil and make a copy of Old Spice but I wouldn’t go that route. I’d want to start it from scratch.

The newer version is missing the warmth and signature powdery note the original had.

Exactly right Italian Stallion . The current versions are missing that roundness... I am guessing it is that carnation note? . There's something magical with that Shulton juice.... You can do it Frank. I used to have the same routine. Sunday's was spice Sunday per my pops and grandpa who used shulton. Pappy used to straight razor shave from the shulton mug. Do it Frank! You need to have a bbshop puck . [As long as you doNT forget the Magnolia as well lol.]

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Brush: Black Eagle “Cheetah” 25mm HT2
Blade: Timor
Soap: GD “Ketoret” Kairos SE
Razor: WR2 Ti SB 1.25 w/ Timeless Ti Crown  Handle

Mike’s Bay Rum (Mike’s Natural Soaps) bay & bergamot
Shave 23 ・ 86 g left ・ $0.70 / shave

vtmax, thanks for mentioning Orkney Tapestry. Until yesterday, I’d never heard of the book, but it looks very interesting, just the thing for a blustery Sunday afternoon. And good luck with finishing your puck of the Art of Shaving’s Sandalwood. By all accounts, it’s one of the greatest soaps ever made for shaving. Valobra knew how to make good stuff. Once I get through Mike's Bay Rum, I just may have to finish up Czech & Speake’s Oxford & Cambridge.

Merkur Man's classic video on making a glossy lather has done wonders for my shaves. I should review it once a week. Following his simple technique for making cream right on the puck, my lathers are turning out thicker than hung yoghurt and shinier than melting gelato. Most irritation has disappeared, and I’m feeling bold enough to start messing around with heavy razors again.
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Brush Phoenix Shaving Amber Aerolite (179) ・ Razor Blackland Sabre v. 1 (4) ・ Blade Gem (1) ・ Aftershave Captain's Choice Cat o' Nine Tails

Sunday January 26, 2025
Razor: 3D Printed Injector Style Razor
Blade: Schick Injector
Brush: Wolf Whiskers / Badger
Soap: Stirling Arkadia
AS : Witch Hazel + Terre D'Hermes Splash
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 2,272

Had to run a friend to the Hospital early this morning and took most of the day there with him before stable and in a room. Hence a Late shave is now entered. Time for a beer or 2 and the Eagles Game. Have a good day Everyone !!

Had a very quick shower/shave this morning - had to be at the doc's office by 6:30 am for some tests and told no cologne or aftershave.  Really would have appreciated at least a balm once I stepped out into  that sub-zero wind chill!

Hope things at the Doc turned out well!

Thanks Lip!  It wasn't the news I was hoping to hear.  But on a positive note, I'm relatively young at 50 years and all the "bad" things on the test are easily manageable with diet, exercise and a daily pill or two.

LJDJ - Long Sunday

Tom Ford Oud Wood homage....
with Allen Long 28mm bulb ebonite beehive

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