💎 💎 💎 SOTD - “Unknown Gems" Theme Week - December 5th, 2022 to December 11th, 2022 💎 💎 💎

[Time Bandit]

Unknown Gems Week / DecemBoar

Pre: Dermalogica Ultracalming Cleanser

Razor: Haircut &Shave Company Ti Efficient
Blade: Astra Superior Platinum (D3)

Soap: P.A.A. CaD
Brush: Omega Boar 10005/80005
Bowl: Bluff Cove Pottery

Post 1: P.A.A Alum No-Slip Grip System w/ Dry Dock System
Post 2: Dickinson's Enhanced Witch Hazel Deep Cleansing Astringent w/ Menthol & Eucalyptus
Aftershave: P.A.A. Diver Down
Post 4: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry w/ Hyaluronic Acid

Today's shave was a quick one as I have plans today so that means this shave has to be a quick one. I opted for the Haircut & Shave Ti Efficient as this will by my last dance with it. Its being sent off to its next dance partner to play with.

I did a quick face wash with some Dermologica cleanser and my Clarisonic Mia Men. Both of these are gems for sure. The cleanser is one of the best out there and when combined with the exfoliating action of the Mia Men, you get great results.

I loaded the TiE. with a third use Astra and away I went. I have to say, this razor is efficient and in a way that is noticeable and remarkable. At first I thought it bold for H&S Co. to use the word "efficient" in the name, thinking "damn, if they're going to call it out like that, it better be!" After having used this razor multiple times I can attest to this razor's uh, efficiency. The name does apply.

I whipped up a full bowl of lather with the Omega boar and the Phoenix Shaving CaD (CK-6) soap. This soap smells great! It's a great take on the classic barbershop scent. If you're a fan of barbershop scents you have to own this one. Three passes were done and I had a sweet bbs face.

I topped things off with some Phoenix Shaving Diver Down aftershave/cologne. Wow! I really like the scent profile on this one! It's smooth, sophisticated and lovely. I then rubbed in some Hydro Boost Gel-Cream. I've said it before but I'll say it again. This stuff is fantastic! It leaves your face feeling like you didn't just shave.

There you have it. A great shave was had and I'm off….

Shave on gentlemen!

 

[eezee]

12/7/22
Green Mountain Soap Co. Balsam Spice
Vie-Long 12408
Schick Eversharp Type G Injector Razor
Parker Injector Razor Blade (2)
West Coast Shaving Alum Block
Old Spice
Nivea Sensitive Cool Balm
Montblanc Starwalker

12/8/22
Art of Shaving Lavender Shave Soap
Art of Shaving in Fine Badger
6/8 Fontenille #134
Tony Miller 3" Steerhide Strop
West Coast Shaving Alum Block
4711
Nivea Sensitive Cool Balm
Davidoff Cool Water

12/9/22
Mitchell's Wool Fat
Simpson Duke #2 in Best Badger
Schick Eversharp Type G Injector Razor
Parker Injector Razor Blade (3)
West Coast Shaving Alum Block
Murray & Lanman Florida Water
Nivea Sensitive Cool Balm
Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue

12/10/22
Omega Eucalyptus
Semogue 610
11/16 Opinel
Tony Miller 3" Fast Bridle Strop
West Coast Shaving Alum Block
Mennan Skin Bracer
Nivea Sensitive Cool Balm
Versace Pour Homme

 

[lasta]

Tuesday December 6 - SOTD

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Razor: Pearl Flexi
Blade: Astra SS (4)
Brush: Proraso Professional (Omega) Boar
Soap: Tabac (Tallow)
Aftershave: Tabac

I love the knurling on that handle. That Pearl deserves it's name.

 

[sarimento1]

SOTD, Saturday, December 10th, 2022

Shower at gym + glycerin soap face lather and rinse
G.F. Trumper's violet shave soap
Kent badger brush
Henckel's 5/8" stainless steel straight razor
Cool washcloth rinse
The Art of Shaving lavender aftershave balm

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[cryhavoc]

Saturday SOTD

Ever Ready 1914
GEM PTFE (20)
Stirling Bergamot Lavender (sample)
Omega 10065 Boar
Aqua Velva Ice Blue​

 

[ram57]

Sunday SOTD

Razor: North Shore Razors blk-copper Gillette Slim (I2)
Blade: Tomac Super Stainless Steel (D7)
Brush: Zen Shave Crossbones 24mm Romera Manchurian
Bowl: Creek Road Pottery 5½”
Pre-Shave Scrub: SheaMoisture African Black Soap
Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Mojito
Shave Soap: Nobel Otter Monoi de Tahiti
Balm: Castle Forbes Lime
Aftershave: Nobel Otter Monoi de Tahiti​

 

[ajkel64]

1) Great Britain: Brush Simpson Trafalgar T3.
2) Israel: Shaving Cream Israeli Menthol Shaving Cream.
3) England: Razor Gillette Flat Bottom Tech.
4) Germany: Razor Blade Timor.
5) France: Alum Block Osma.
6) Poland: Aftershave Lotion Nivea Men 2 Phase Aftershave Lotion.
7) Germany: Aftershave Splash Nivea Men Deep Aftershave Splash.
8) USA: Lather Bowl Captain’s Choice Copper Lather Bowl.

 

[Smooth Steve]

12/11/22 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Coconut Bay Rum with Lime Moroccan Argan Oil Body Soap
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Good Vibrations Boardwalk Barbershop Scent Shampoo & Conditioner Puck
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements ICE CUBE 2.0 Preshave Soap - Mentholated
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Festive Kiritimati Shaving Artisan Shave Soap - Ultra Premium CK-6 Formula
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements The Solar Flare - 24mm Nexus Hybrid Synth Brush based on the Erskine K-250
Captain’s Choice Copper Lather Bowl - Obsidian
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements The Ascension Twist-Adjustable Copper Double Open Comb Safety Razor
Phoenix Shaving Platinum Strangelet Super Sharps Double Edge Blades - 1st Shave
The Razor Company Beige and Black Luxury Shaving Towel
Phoenix Shaving No Slip Grip Alum Block with Rubber Grip Band
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Alum Block Dry Dock System
Thayers Alcohol Free Cucumber Witch Hazel Toner with Aloe Vera
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Kiritimati Seasonal Artisan Aftershave Cologne Oak Barrel Aged 1 Year
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Mentholated Mysterium Serum Advanced Fragrance & Alcohol Free Aftershave Balm
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements The Shaving "Ray Rum" Natural Deodorant - Sport Strength - A Cyber Monday Limited Edition!
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Atomic Age Bay Rum Pomade Wax Based Ol' Fashion Pomade Grease! Medium Hold ~ Limited Edition​

 

[TheLegalRazor]

 

[Cal]

Brush: Shavemac Silvertip 2-Band 20/46
Soap: Phoenix Scentsless
Razor: 1920s Gold Gillette Tuckaway*
Blade: Willy's Premium (3)
ASL: Pashana American Bay Rum

A superb shave.

My new to me (today) New Improved Tuckaway (*it's actually a Milady Décolletée but I believe they're the same barring the plating) was a fantastic surprise. I've always liked the look of the Tuckaway. I've never seen one on eBay UK, so when the Milady popped up I made an offer and it was accepted.

Unless it was a first time fluke, this is now my Top Favorite Razor, bar none. Of course, I'll need to give it several more shaves to see if it was a fluke or not.


Happy shaves guys.

 

[Chard52142]

Sun 11
Soap & Aftershave Yaqi PinaColada Chillers
Brush Yaqi 24mm Sagrada Familia
Razor Joseph Elliott "Fine India Steel" 13/16
This soap is quite good and really cold & the matching splash is like a local anesthetic...
One of my favorite razors...the edge is beautifully soft yet crisply keen. Had a super enjoyable 3 pass shave for a bbs-ccs finish...

 

[hopper_64]

Sunday December 11 - SOTD

Parker A1R
Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Stainless (1)
Omega EVO 2
LEA Shave Stick
Epsilon Blue Mediterranean

 

[Klinker]

Sunday 12.11.22
RAZOR: RazoRock Superslant L2
BLADE: Feather
BRUSH: Custom Handle w/20mm synthetic Knot
LATHER: Ethos Mélange d’agrumes Shave Soap
POST: Ethos Mélange d’agrumes Skin Food Splash

 

[motto]

SOTD 20221210
Prep: Razorock pre barba
Bowl: White Marble
Brush: Morris & Forndran Polo
Soap: Saponificio Varesino Dolomiti
Razor: Carbon Shaving CX~ Anubis
Blade: Gillette Nacet
Post: Alum Rub
AS: Saponificio Varesino Dolomiti

Best Regards
Marco

 

[bazza1]

SOTD: 11th December 2022.

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Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/ Nivea Men Power Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Palmolive Naturals Olive & Milk Bar Soap.
Brush: Wilkinson Sword Boar.
Face Lather.
Lather: Wilkinson Sword Soap Bowl.
Blade: Gillette Winner Stainless. (D2)
Razor: Parker 22R.

Post:
Cold water face wash with brush squeezing's, Cold Water Face Rinse./Alum Rub./Cold Water Rinse./ Homemade (~Autumn/Winter mix~) peppermint lavender, eucalyptus, + Tea Tree essential Oils Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel. /Nivea Men 2 Phase + P&G Old Spice Original ASL Mixture /Cien Aloe Vera Body Lotion.

An invigorating Sunday morning cold water shave.

The Winner stainless felt super smooth & efficient paired together with the 22R on it's second outing n the outing....I find that some DE blades especially stainless & teflon coated ones start show to their true potential on the second shave.

A comfortable 2 pass + pick ups silky smooth shave with no errors to report. Finishing the shave off with a few small dollops of Cien Aloe Vera Body Lotion.

My face is feeling cool, smooth & smelling divine.

Stay Safe, and enjoy your Sunday Ladies & Gentlemen.

 

[Pawel pksa]

Chiseled Midnight Stag
Black boar knot in the Stando handle
Self made ceramic bowl
Eiko SR

 

[Gian66]

 

[CRISANTO]

Sunday, December 11, 2022.

Floïd pre shave oil. Declaration Grooming, Gratiot League Square: Shaving soap & post shave toner. Simpson, Chubby 2, shyntetic bristle, faux horn. Otto Busch, World Master 164, 6/8, Wald Solingen.

 

[uptown]

Carbon Shaving Copper ++
Astra SP
Ogallala Bay Rum Stick
Q Shave Badger
Aloe Vera
Stirling Duke Aftershave

 

[StuMcB]

While not an unknown gem, possibly a forgotten one? Not the original Erasmic cream, which as we all know was made by the Gods. But this modern interpretation. A slick lather and a nice clean bathroom scent make for a DFS with no nicks etc. And the price? well here in the UK as little as 0.75p.