The Double Edge Adventures of Somnos...

[Somnos]

Sport Shaving in Louisiana, Baton Rouge, I think. Last I checked their prices hadn't gone up from the $80 24k gold replate I paid at least five years ago. Back Roads Gold has also done work for me, replating and repair. I highly recommend both businesses: they are honest, skilled, and very fast.

Chris Spencer I know and I have four of his razors. I’ll check out Sport Shaving though.

 

[Somnos]

The mid-week shave or as it is commonly referred to “hump day”. Halfway to the weekend but still plenty to go. Merkur 34C is a nice and mellow choice and hasn’t been up in the rotation for a while. Loaded up with a Kai SS.

Cella and that lovely almond scent reminds me of Spring so why not that one today. Sold. Paired with the matching balm. Have to get around to trying the AS splash but the balm does impress.

Beautiful three pass shave. Smoothissimo! Topped off with some Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza. Ahhhh hump day...got ya covered! Safe travels all.

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Merkur 34C
Blade: Kai Super Stainless
Brush: Simpson Chubby 1
Lather: Cella
Aftershave: Cella Aftershave Balm
Additional Care:
B.I.G. Co. Alum Block
Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza

 

[Graybeard57]

Classic shave with classic software. Nice.

 

[Somnos]

Really do love Cella, it was the first really good (non-artisan) soap I ever purchased.

 

[GearNoir]

Ed going Classic Italian! Nice!

 

[Somnos]

The weekend! Even though we lose an hour’s sleep on Sunday it’s still a glorious thing! Going old school Cella for the mid-week shave had me thinking about old school scents and so today’s soap of the day is TOBS Sandalwood. Nothing hits me as old school quite as much as this one. Love it!

I have been pining for the General and so succumbed to the temptation though the Timeless OC .95 SS was on deck. The Sunday shave will belong to that scalloped and polished beauty.

Thoroughly enjoyable three pass BBS shave. Topped it off with some Blackstone Sandalwood balm and Guerlain Santal Royal.

Well let’s get through the day, snow and hopefully, safe home to those you hold dear. Happy Friday all!

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Colonial General SS
Blade: Feather Pro
Brush: Rocky Mountain Barber Company - Best Badger
Lather: Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood
Aftershave: Blackstone Sandalwood - Post Shave Balm
Additional Care:
B.I.G. Co. Alum Block
Anoru Ceramic Bowl
Guerlain Santal Royal

 

[GearNoir]

Even though we lose an hour’s sleep on Sunday it’s still a glorious thing!

Nooooooooooooo! I hate losing the hour

 

[Somnos]

Nooooooooooooo! I hate losing the hour

I won't lie...it blows.

 

[Somnos]

The Sunday shave better late than never. Rockwell 6C instead of the aforementioned Timeless OC .95. Just was at hand and ready to go so it won out.

Stirling Agar with the matching AS. Nothing more to say on that one.

Lovely two pass DFS. It has been a long weekend filled with work around the house but that is always better than “work”. Hope the weekend was good to you.

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Rockwell 6C
Blade: Personna Lab Blue
Brush: Rocky Mountain Barber Company - Best Badger
Lather: Stirling Agar
Aftershave: Stirling Agar
Additional Care:
B.I.G. Co. Alum Block

 

[GearNoir]

I had a later than normal shave too!

better late than never

Darn right!

 

[Somnos]

I had a later than normal shave too!

Darn right!

Damn “lost hour” screwed me!!!

 

[woodpusher]

I changed all our clocks yesterday around 9pm. That solved EVERYTHING! (including world hunger!)

 

[Somnos]

I changed all our clocks yesterday around 9pm. That solved EVERYTHING! (including world hunger!)

What about world peace? Eh?

 

[woodpusher]

That'll maybe come in the fall when I change the clocks and household-batteries once again.... unless I get hungry. Then I will use the extra hour for food!

PS. My small Cadre world is already peaceful

 

[Somnos]

I must say that the "hour" lost is reeking havoc upon the natural body clock. I usually am not bothered by it but its killing me...

 

[Somnos]

Hey...you with thumbs...that can ain’t going to open itself...

 

[Graybeard57]

Hey...you with thumbs...that can ain’t going to open itself...

Your cat looks displeased. Better sleep with one eye open tonight.

 

[Somnos]

Your cat looks displeased. Better sleep with one eye open tonight.

He doesn’t sleep with a vest...

 

[Somnos]

As promised I finally got around to the Timeless OC .95. Not only is it a beauty to behold the Timeless are super well made and the fit and finish quite nice indeed. Love the Timeless Bronze OC .78 also however, that is a different beast all together. The OC .95 is a really smooth shaver and today I loaded it up with a Kai SS.

Soap of the day H et V Cognac & Cuban Cigars. I love the scent and the quality of the soap but some have said that this soap doesn’t agree with them at all. Shame because the scent really is so good.

Lovely two pass DFS was all that was needed to get the day going. Rainy day but I wish you all safe travels and happy shaves.

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Timeless Stainless Steel OC .95
Blade: Kai Super Stainless
Brush: Paladin 26mm Select Badger - Sumo
Lather: Henri et Victoria Cognac and Cuban Cigars
Aftershave: Henri et Victoria Cognac and Cuban Cigars
Additional Care:
B.I.G. Co. Alum Block
John Varvatos Dark Rebel

 

[jgreenepa]

A little under the weather and wanting a quick shave to hit the road. Karve CB on the B SB plate was just the ticket. Mild and easily went through two days growth with no fuss at all.

Shave cream was the Nivea Protect and Care followed up with the matching balm. Very nice two pass shave as close as can be. The B, C SB and the B OC plates have provided stellar shaves. Next up will be the D SB and A OC.

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Karve Christopher Bradley
Blade: Voskhod
Brush: APShave Co. 24mm Silk Smoke
Lather: Nivea Protect & Care
Aftershave: Nivea Protect & Care
Additional Care:
B.I.G. Co. Alum Block
Anoru Ceramic Bowl

Karve is an excellent razor!