SoS: September 14, 2015 - September 20, 2015

September 14, 2015 SOTD

60 yo newbie’s intro to traditional shaving. (Week 18 AC*)

Single-Edge SEptember
Injectors and perhaps a GEM

So far this month I've shaved with four different Schick injectors for the first time (Type E, G, I and J) and had very good to excellent two-pass shaves. Today I'll be trying my first shave with a PAL Adjustable injector.

Morning shave
Hot Shower
Soap: Arko stick
Brush: Omega Pro 48
Razor: PAL Adjustable
Blade: Schick Injector (China) (1)
Thayers Lemon & Aloe Witch Hazel
After Shave: Myrsol Limon

Three day growth, so I'll do a three-pass shave.

First shave - WTG - Since I've never used this razor before, I chose to ride the blade flat against my skin for most of the first pass. I had almost no feedback. Actually rechecked for a blade halfway through - it was there and cutting very efficiently.

Second pass - XTG - I chose to adjust the blade a few degrees from the first pass. Slightly more feedback, but pretty quiet. Good result, left me in a great position for a third pass.

Third pass -ATG - used same steep angle as last pass and was rewarded with excellent shave. Next best part - little or no irritation based on AS application. With the increased blade angle going ATG, I had even more feedback but not the velcro-ripping sound I was mostly accustomed to with the Schicks.

BBS in spots, but I did not chase. Looking forward to more experience with the razor first. The great first shave with the PAL makes me certain there will be many more to come!

Cheers!
RT

*AC = After Carts

 

Razor: Valet Auto Strop Model "C"- 1935-40/ Gillette 1958 TV Special(7) Feather blade)
Blade: Valet New Process (7)
Brush: Omega 10066 Boar
Soap: RazoRock Don Donato
A/S: Lucky Tiger

Finish one week with the Valet Auto Strop Model "C". Two passes with the Valet, and a 1958 TV Special cleanup. Learned how to use this razor and how to strop it. Have to admit I wasn't sure when I started a week ago how this would finish, but today I had a BBS shave. I don't use the BBS lightly and this may be only the second time I've used it. As the result of an earlier focus I'm now enjoying using a boar brush. These are two things I never thought I would use, a SE and a boar brush.

 

Thanks I'll have to try that. I also like the eucalyptus/menthol scent.

 

"OUTSTANDING"

 

Fourth shave with the Rockwell 6s. Shave report here.

Gear:
Rockwell 6S
Rapira
L'Occitane Plisson
Soap Commander Endurance
Zirh Erase

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Hope it works for you!

 

Tuesday's


Dove Men Face Wash
TOBS St. James Collection
Jayaruh #17b Best Badger (first shave)
Schick L1
Personna SS Injector
CWR, Asma Alum Block
Thayers Lemon WH
Aqua Velva

The TOBS St. James Collection Shaving Cream face-lathered well with my Jayaruh #17b Best Badger brush. Two passes with my Schick L1 Injector razor and a Personna SS Injector blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, alum block, and a final cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayers Lemon WH and then Aqua Velva after shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

For September 14th:
Razor - Schick J3 – “Golden 500”
Stainless Soap - Mentolated Vintage Willams
Blade - 1960s Vintage Personna Vydax Coated
Brush - TSD Russian Leather 2X Menthol




It's Now Or Never (O Sole Mio) - Elvis Presley 1960


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For September 15th:
Razor - Schick L – “The Grip”
Brush - Ever Ready C40 w/TGN 3 Band Synthetic 24/53 mm Brush
Blade - 1960s Vintage Personna Vydax Coated
Stainless Soap - TSD Russian Leather 2X Menthol



Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In - The 5th Dimension 1969




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SOTD - 14 SEptember 2015



Have a terrific Tuesday!
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The debut of my new Thiers Issard straight razor
TOBS Sandalwood Soap with Fendrihan brush
Proraso Blue aftershave balm.

 

Tuesday morning's action:

Neutrogena Men Facial Wash
Large Horsehair Barbershop
Super Speed/Personna day 2
Stirling Glacial Lemon Chill SS
Gold Bond Moisturizer
Osage Rub AS
Chabrawichi 555 Cologne

I heard we're getting another warm spell here in Montreal so I'll keep up the menthol freeze for as long as possible. The Glacial Lemon Chill is rapidly becoming my new favourite of Rod's soaps. The lemony/menthol scent drives me nuts, the lather is so easy and rich as well as BONE-CHILLINGLY cold, with some of the best skincare you can possibly find in a soap. The Gold Bond is also very, very cooling - in fact, I think it's verging on being a face-freezer. The Rubby Dubby Doo is just that, and it's famous for being just that. I'm really impressed with these Personna blades - they're easily as good as the Derbys.

 

That Bill Newman AS looks pretty good indeed.

 

Its actually a balm, and I do like the stuff. not inexpensive, but the scent and skin conditioning is tops….
Heres a review I did of it in Feb 2014:
Neumann Balm

 

So it is....and thanks for permitting me to see your review.

 

The Crazy Ivan in SEptember!
September 14

Razor - Feather SS Artist Club/1959 Gillette Ball End Tech
Blade - (3)
Brush - The Pony Vie Long 12061
Soap - TSD Lanolin Bay Rum
Post - Cold Water, Alum, Clubman

Third and final shave with the Tech and Vietnamese Gillette. I have to say I was a bit surprised by this blade's performance though not shocked. Gillette usually protects the integrity of the name by controlling quality so I didn't expect a Chinese experience. Definitely a workable blade that I could turn to if needed and not be terribly upset.

Went with the pony today to work with the TSD Lanolin. The BoS yesterday did a fantastic job once I got the water right so I wanted to try the horse and see what it would do. Didn't shake the brush as much before lathering but noticed it was a bit dry and lackluster while loading for the first pass. Dipped the brush tips in water and went back to load and yep, that did it just like yesterday. Great lather to work with so all set to go.

First pass was great, no issues, the blade is performing through the third shave, actually with a couple of extra passes on it from yesterday, as well as it did day one. I didn't notice any particular difference in feel. Result was good for the first pass as well. Went for DFS on the second pass XTG then G-slide on the neck. Got DFS and called it good. I'm noticing tonight that it feels a bit rougher than days I do the third pass but still a great result overall. Great performance by this setup. As I said, a blade I could use without any issues but it's not something I'll order in bulk with the other better (Russian) (Bic) (Kai) choices out there.

Crazy Ivan spins back to SEptember in the morning to the 1914 Lather Catcher and a PAL Blue Carbon blade. Halfway through the month already!

 

Thank you for your kind words!

 

Thank you for your kind words, Doug and I have been enjoying your outdoor pics!

 

Fatboy Tuesday SOTD
Razor: Gillette Rhodium Fatboy
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (D2)
Brush: Paladin PK-47 26mm Blonde Badger
Bowl: Georgetown G12
Pre Shave Scrub: MRGLO
Pre Shave Oil: Saponificio Varesino Fern
Shave Soap: Penhaligon`s English Fern
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: Penhaligon`s English Fern



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Tuesday 15Sep15 SOTD





Gillette Fusion Flexball Proglide {D-14}
Pre-Shave: Dr. Bronner's Magic Soap
Pre-Shave Oil: Tiki Bar Frosted Woodlands Pre-Shave Oil
Shaving Mug: VDH Luxury Mug
Shaving Brush: "Oscar 11" Custom 24/48mm TGN Super Finest Black& White Resin Handle
Shaving Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat Shaving Soap
After Shave Alum: Razorock Ultimate Aftershave
After Shave Balm: Afta After Shave Skin Conditioner
After Shave: Captain's Choice North
WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angles for my beard)​