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Ya I am going to give it one more chance and then probably call it. We’ll see. To many great shaves coming up to waste more non-straight shaves LOL
Patelliott
"I NEED NurseDave's Energy"
Nice journal and shave Dave!
Date: 06.4.2020 SR Shave #1746 (on hold) SE Shave
Razor: Occam / Feather Pro Guard (4)
Brush: Sorrentino BrushWorks 1st Anniversary / 2-Band Silvertip Badger
Shave Soap: Proraso Cream
Aftershave: Proraso Green
EdT:MKFM Tribute
Welcome to Day 4 of the Shootout. Today was probably the most recognized shave brand of products in the world, and is also one of the most associated with Old School Barbering as well. The barbering we know of today largely is the product of the small Italian barbershops and where many of the greatest shave products and techniques were born.
I had every intention to call the contest of the razors today, however the Occam threw a 4th quarter pass for a touchdown to remain in the game for another day of testing and comparison. It has a LARGE deficit to surmount, and I think the results will maintain on the Vector, but again, will give it a chance.
Today's shave was the BEST of the Shootout so far. Proraso needs no introduction, nor fanfare, it is just GOOD. DSBBS today and more thought in the attached Video
Set-up today & Video Link:
Video:
Razor: Occam / Feather Pro Guard (4)
Brush: Sorrentino BrushWorks 1st Anniversary / 2-Band Silvertip Badger
Shave Soap: Proraso Cream
Aftershave: Proraso Green
EdT:MKFM Tribute
Blackland Vector / Occam DLC
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Barbershop Soap Shootout
Day-4
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Barbershop Soap Shootout
Day-4
Welcome to Day 4 of the Shootout. Today was probably the most recognized shave brand of products in the world, and is also one of the most associated with Old School Barbering as well. The barbering we know of today largely is the product of the small Italian barbershops and where many of the greatest shave products and techniques were born.
I had every intention to call the contest of the razors today, however the Occam threw a 4th quarter pass for a touchdown to remain in the game for another day of testing and comparison. It has a LARGE deficit to surmount, and I think the results will maintain on the Vector, but again, will give it a chance.
Today's shave was the BEST of the Shootout so far. Proraso needs no introduction, nor fanfare, it is just GOOD. DSBBS today and more thought in the attached Video
Set-up today & Video Link:
Video:
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Come on Vector, swat that pass down at the goal line. DEFENSE..........DEFENSE.........DEFENSE
It is. In my mind however it comes down a simple comparison. The Vector is to the F-22 Raptor as the Occam is to the F-4 Phantom, as the Asylum is to the A-10
All great but nothing matches and checks off all the buttons like the Vector IMHO
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Date: 06.5.2020 SR Shave #1746 (on hold) SE Shave
Blackland Vector / Feather Pro Guard (5)
Brush: Sorrentino BrushWorks Corleone/ Synth
Penhaligon's Bayolea Shave Soap
Aftershave: Penhaligon's Bayolea
EdT: Penhaligon's Bayolea
Bayolea is a contender as a modern barbershop scent, and unlike many triple milled English Soaps... This one lathers and does it well. A dryer brush load, careful to add agua just wen needed prevents breakage, and provides a great race track surface for the race car that is the vector.
3-passes, very little cleanup, and DSBBS, liberal on the aftershave, some new Proraso Rosemary & Mint Talc and the Bayolea EDT and....... Wonderful., Just wonderful.
Day - 6 will take us, in our continuing Barbershop Tour to Spain, and then back on over to the US. Stay tuned and thanks for reading/watching
Set-Up / Video
Blackland Vector / Feather Pro Guard (5)
Brush: Sorrentino BrushWorks Corleone/ Synth
Penhaligon's Bayolea Shave Soap
Aftershave: Penhaligon's Bayolea
EdT: Penhaligon's Bayolea
Day -5 Barbershop/Razor Shootout
Bit of an audible today and decided to finish up the Occam / Vector Shootout with the Vector. We have a winner........ The Vector. both good razors but the Vector is just Great. My video explains why I came to that decision and is linked below.
Bayolea is a contender as a modern barbershop scent, and unlike many triple milled English Soaps... This one lathers and does it well. A dryer brush load, careful to add agua just wen needed prevents breakage, and provides a great race track surface for the race car that is the vector.
3-passes, very little cleanup, and DSBBS, liberal on the aftershave, some new Proraso Rosemary & Mint Talc and the Bayolea EDT and....... Wonderful., Just wonderful.
Day - 6 will take us, in our continuing Barbershop Tour to Spain, and then back on over to the US. Stay tuned and thanks for reading/watching
Set-Up / Video
Date: 06.062020 SR Shave #1747
Filarmonica JMP 14 Medallon Taurino Capote 7/8
Brush: @Graydog Keyhole / Synth
Barrister & Mann Seville Shave Soap
Aftershave: La Toja Aftershave Locion
EdC Agua De Colonia Flor de Naranja
Today we journey to Espana, for the perfect representation of a Spanish Barbershop. If you have ever been to Spain, Barrister & Mann Capture all the scents, sights, tastes, and culture of the Seville Region of Spain. It is a fun scent yet refined, a scent that makes you feel alive, happy and that you just left the best of the best of barbershops. A bit more spicy and peppery, but still the essence of an old school shop.
The performance is typical of the older formula of B&M and lathers well provides nominal slickness and great post shave. A tier 1 soap, not elite, but still very nice. What would a Spanish shave be without a Spanish Razor.....An old Spanish razor. When talking the Best of the Best in razors, the conversation must include if not dominate with the word FILARMONICA.
The older JMP models are the best and arguably the best steel ever produced on a razor with the "Fili 14" being the pinnacle. Add to that the Specialized versions such as the Medallon Taurino Capote, and add "Sevilliana" to the scales and you are in for a treat.
Three passes today for a perfect DSBBS (G) shave. This soap is most definitely a contender and runs in the top 5 in the race right now. Finished with a lovely dousing of La Toja and the same with a poured Vasilli rapture of the Cologne and ready to do some shaves and cut some hair! See you for Day - 7
Set-up and Video:
Video:
Filarmonica JMP 14 Medallon Taurino Capote 7/8
Brush: @Graydog Keyhole / Synth
Barrister & Mann Seville Shave Soap
Aftershave: La Toja Aftershave Locion
EdC Agua De Colonia Flor de Naranja
Day-6 Barbershop/Razor Shootout
Today we journey to Espana, for the perfect representation of a Spanish Barbershop. If you have ever been to Spain, Barrister & Mann Capture all the scents, sights, tastes, and culture of the Seville Region of Spain. It is a fun scent yet refined, a scent that makes you feel alive, happy and that you just left the best of the best of barbershops. A bit more spicy and peppery, but still the essence of an old school shop.
The performance is typical of the older formula of B&M and lathers well provides nominal slickness and great post shave. A tier 1 soap, not elite, but still very nice. What would a Spanish shave be without a Spanish Razor.....An old Spanish razor. When talking the Best of the Best in razors, the conversation must include if not dominate with the word FILARMONICA.
The older JMP models are the best and arguably the best steel ever produced on a razor with the "Fili 14" being the pinnacle. Add to that the Specialized versions such as the Medallon Taurino Capote, and add "Sevilliana" to the scales and you are in for a treat.
Three passes today for a perfect DSBBS (G) shave. This soap is most definitely a contender and runs in the top 5 in the race right now. Finished with a lovely dousing of La Toja and the same with a poured Vasilli rapture of the Cologne and ready to do some shaves and cut some hair! See you for Day - 7
Set-up and Video:
Video:
Right out the gate. Great start to the tour. Love my Fili's, B&M and LatoJa. It would be hard to start a day off better. Have fun at work.
Fluffy
Fluffy
Date: 06.07.2020 SR Shave #1748
Genco Easy Aces 5/8
Brush: Rubberset 400-4 / 2-band Silvertip
Mike's Natural Shave Soap / Barbershop
Aftershave: Nivea 2 in 1 / Pinaud Clubman Frankenaftershave
EdP Speick for Men
All in all a great shave as we enter the last 5- days or so of the shootout.
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Video:
Have a Blessed Sunday
Genco Easy Aces 5/8
Brush: Rubberset 400-4 / 2-band Silvertip
Mike's Natural Shave Soap / Barbershop
Aftershave: Nivea 2 in 1 / Pinaud Clubman Frankenaftershave
EdP Speick for Men
Day-7 Barbershop/Razor Shootout
Another Good Shave with Mike's, a unique contender as I believe it uses Duck Tallow. Not quite as slick as the others, but post shave is not notch. All worked in unison today. A bit more powdery than a traditional barbershop scent but still nice. Would have been a DSBBS shave, however a little kiss on the lips of crimson negated that. A bit of inattention on my part as the DC-10 ad Sikorsky's are flying overhead, and of course...Shaving or Aircraft... hmmmm who "squirels" me the most HAHA.All in all a great shave as we enter the last 5- days or so of the shootout.
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Video:
Have a Blessed Sunday
oh I need that
Have you ever dressed up like this to feed them? 