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๐Ÿ’ˆ ๐Ÿช’ ๐Ÿ’ˆ ๐Ÿงผ SOTD "B&B SUPPORTING VENDOR WEEK" October 9th-15th, 2023 ๐Ÿ’ˆ ๐Ÿช’ ๐Ÿ’ˆ ๐Ÿงผ

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Razor: Gem Micromatic Chrome Flying Wing
Blade: Wilkinson Sword Classic (German)
Brush: Simpson Butterscotch Chubby 2 Synthetic
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Seaforth! Sea Spiced Lime
Aftershave: Shannon's 25th Street Lime splash
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
 
Shave Date 10/9/23
Razor:
Yates 'Merica
Blade: GSB(4)
Pre-Shave: PAA Cube 2.0
Soap: Barrister and Mann Hallows
Brush: WCS Clear Smoke Burlwood Synthetic
Post-shave: Alum Block, Thayers, PAA Mysterium Serum, Barrister and Mann Hallows Aftershave
Bowl: Douglas Smith Pottery Suribachi Shaving Bowl
Rating: 9.5/10 BBS Cheeks and DFS+ on the neck. 0 weeper.

Notes here.

A fine shave this morning, the first time using a B&M soap. I had read about the difficulty of lathering the soaps from B&M. Not so for me. I did my usual and had a fine bowl of lather. It seemed to be slicker than my other soaps, so much so that I didn't feel the blade at first.

The scent of Hallows is different but in a good way. As if they distilled the essence of a fall outdoor swamp and took out the offending smells. The aftershave has some lasting power, faintly holding on now.

I wish everyone a blessed Monday, may all your shaves be BBS, nick, and weeper free.

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SOTD OCTOBER 9th
OCTOBER 2023 GRUME
TABACTOBER 2023
OCtober 2023


Hello friends

The week started with cloudy skies here. It seems that this spring, all roads lead me to Tabac. We started very well, with the fantastic Omega Jade, with my great little friend Il Piccolo and a perfect Wizamet SI (5). To finish, the splendid Floรฏd The Genuine.

An extremely easy BBS.

With us straight from 1961, the great Donald Byrd and a young Herbie Hancock.

Rating: 10


Have a nice week and great shaves.
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Tuesday SOTD
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Razor: Oneblade Hybrid
Blade: Feather FHS-10 (D2)
Brush: Rubberset 200-4 w Maggard SHD 24mm
Bowl: Black Ship Grooming 4.5"
Pre-Shave Scrub: PAA Iced Enigma Machine Cube 2.0
Pre-Shave Balm: Grooming Department Rainforest
Shave Soap: Moon Soaps Astoria
Butter: Saponificio Varesino Puro Burro di Karitรจ
Aftershave: Moon Soaps Astoria
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SOTD: 10/09/2023

Razor: Yates Merica
Blade: Crystal, 1st use
Brush: Simpson Chubby 1 Best
Preshave: PAA Enigma Machine CUBE 2.0
Soap: Summer Break Woodshop
Aftershave: Summer Break Woodshop
Balm: Geo. F. Trumper Coral Skin Food
Additional Care: Thayerโ€™s Cucumber WH
Fragrance: Paco Rabanne 1 Million EdT
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4.5 out of 5 tonight, blade was just a bit draggy in this razor but otherwise perfect
 
Tue 10
Soap & Aftershave Stirling BarberShop + Iced Pineapple
Brush Yaqi 24mm Mojito
Razor J. R. Torrey 5/8
Good lather from the soap whip-up nicely by the excellent brush. The splash is just fantastic!
This razor was refreshed on the HBA. The edge feels soft, silky smooth, and yet very keen. It is nice to experience some natural vs diamond balsa edge...
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Razor - Timeless SSBYOR .95
Blade - Personna Lab Blue (2)
Brush - Trotter Handcrafts Tangerine Glass
Software- Catieโ€™s Bubbles Two to Mango

Second shave with this razor. Iโ€™ve come to conclude that this razor is best used every 2-3 days instead of daily. Thereโ€™s some blade feel, itโ€™s smooth, and efficient - but it is also on the aggressive side. While 2 pass BBS shaves are possible, it does leave my neck feeling a bit irritated. No razor bumps or razor burn, but I can feel that if I push my luck and overdo it in the buffing department, they will come. Great razor, just have to avoid using it daily. The performance of the T1 knot is excellent. Love the scent of this mango soap.
 

SOTD: 10th October 2023.

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Shaving Recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/ Nivea Men Power 24H Fresh Effect Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face & head.
Cien PURE Fragrance Free Sensitive Bar Soap.
Brush: Fine 24mm Synthetic.
Bowl Lather.
Bowl: Home Bargains Stainless Steel Side Bowl.
Lather: Gillette Sensitive Original Scent Shave Foam. (Green)
Blade: Gillette London Bridge. (D1)
Razor: Parker 24C (Face) - Gillette London Bridge. (D1)
Razor: Gillette Guard. (Head) (D4)

Post:
Cold water Face & Head wash with brush squeezing's/ Cold Water Face & Head Rinse./ Alum Rub./Cold Water Face & Head Rinse./Homemade (~Autumn/Winter mix~) peppermint lavender, eucalyptus, + Tea Tree essential Oils Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel/ Brut Sport Style ASL./ Aloe Vera Gel.

Greetings,

(Face & Head shave)

Early morning Shave,

Everything in my shave set up this morning worked together superbly.

The mild efficient Gillette Guard performed wonderfully mowing through my head/dome stubble with ease...The pivot design is a great bonus for head shaving. What i like about it is the wide gap open comb head so there is no clogging whatsoever it's super safe for head/dome shaving. The overall finish is DFS and comfortably smooth with no irritation or cuts. If only the handle had more weight, it would be perfect.

Another enjoyable close comfortable face & head shave with no errors to report.

Finishing the shave off with a few small dollops of Aloe Vera Gel.

My face is feeling cool smooth, & smelling divine. ;)

Keep safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen. :cool:
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ajkel64

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1) Portugal: Brush Semogue Heriditas Boar.
2) Germany: Shaving Soap Tallow Tabac.
3) England: Razor Gillette Flat Bottom New.
4) China: Razor Blade Pink/Blue Flying Eagle.
5) France: Alum Block Osma.
6) Australia: Aftershave Balm Natio For Men Calming Aftershave Balm.
7) USA: Cologne Jovan Musk.
 
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Pre-Shave
Face wash with Neutrogena Liquid Face Soap
Soap/Cream
Martin de Candre
Brush
B&B LE 2011 by Rudy Vey
Bowl
Captainโ€™s Choice Copper
Razor
Wolfman WR2 1.05 SB
Blade
Personna Med Prep
Aftershave
Thayers WH & Every Man Jack
Fragrance
Mont Blanc
Rating
10/10
Comments
Another perfect shave with my Wolfman WR2 SS SB 1.09 loaded with a Personna Medical Prep blade. This is the 4th shave with this combo. Todayโ€™s brush features the first B&B LE brush that I purchased: my B&B LE 2011 made by Rudy Vey. This brush got me started me to expand my shaving brush collection. Another wonderful performing brush. The MdC soap is on its 249th use. Have a great day, folks.
 
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