SoS: February 22, 2016 - February 28, 2016

February Focus - German blades DONE! Best of the Best to the Finish!

February 25

Razor - '59 Gillette Super Speed
Blade - (1)
Brush - Vie Long 12601 The Pony
Soap - Tabac
Post - Cold rinse, Alum, Nivea, The Veg

Two day growth to start the day and the blade of choice is the Black Beauty from Treet. This Pakistani carbon blade is tops on my carbon list. Yes, the Treet New Steel is an awesome blade but something about this blade always brings me back. Paired with the SS it really gives a great shave. Or so I remember. The Pony and Tabac for the great lather today and time to rock and roll.

This blade always gives great audio feedback and with two days growth it's really something to hear. Very smooth, not as smooth as some stainless blades, but not tuggy or uncomfortable at all. Great result on the first pass as well. XTG on the second pass and a nice DFS was the result. I did some ATG touchup on the cheeks and a G-slide on the neck to finish with a near BBS. It's just fun to hear and feel this blade work.

Rinsed and used the alum and found it quiet. A few minor burns on my neck but I was a bit heavy handed in a couple of small areas. Overall a great shave and result. Same setup for tomorrow then moving on to the Feather. Hope you all have a great Friday, and may you enjoy your weekend ride!

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Thank you! It sucks but it is certainly better than the alternative. Best wishes to you and your wife as well.

 

It's funny that you mention a heavy tag for your Red Tip set. I've seem one of those recently, however, I can't recall were. I'll put on my thinking cap.

 

Thank you!!

 

Thanks for the goodwill but my wife succumbed to her cancer 11 years ago next month. She made it five years after the colostomy was removed but sounds like your wife is going strong and wish your family the best through times like this.

 

I am so sorry for your loss.

 

Planned TGIF SoTD

Mongoose
Feather Pro Guard (4)
Custom plisson synthetic brush
Arko shave stick
Crown Shaving Co aftershave Tonic
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First time using Arko.....not sure what to expect, not sure im liking the scent.

 

Praying for her. Best wishes.

 

Ao Nam Mao, Krabi, Thailand.
Great shave last night with the B'bird and Feather combination. Lathered with the Alluminati, cushioned and protected by Gentlemen's Refinery.

 

Thank you so much .
@Roger.
@Robyflexx .

 

Nice clean pic. Nice razor too...

 

Redtip
Voskhod
CRSW v.2 Bergamot and Bay
RR Monster 26mm
Alum
Chatillon Lux Gratiot League Square A/S

Great shave, good lather as usual from CRSW and tried out the new a/s tonight, it seems to work pretty good and the scent is nice, tobacco and leather and something sweet and spicy.

And to finish off,

O'Doud's Heavy Hold pomade
Baldy Beardy Lip Weasel wax

 

Thanks Doug! It belonged to my Bride's dear uncle Bill, so it means a lot to me.

 

February 26

Weber PH
Feather (2)
Kent BK4 silvertip badger
Jabonman Oriental Breeze
Alum, Thayer's Lavender witch hazel, unrefined shea butter, and Fine Platinum

Thanks to the February focus, I consistently get very good two-pass results with the Weber. I've essentially eliminated touch-ups by incorporating careful WTG face/ATG neck and ATG face/XTG neck passes. I have a light beard, so I could probably stop shaving after the first pass. However, I enjoy the experience so much that I always go for the second pass.

The Kent brush is a bit floppy, but it builds a great lather and just feels good to use. The Jabonman soap and the Fine Platinum aftershave are favorites as well.

I hope you all have a great weekend.

 

Razor: Gillette Aristocrat No.16
Blade: Treet Durasharp (1)
Soap: Proraso Eucalyptus & Menthol
Brush: Isana Men Synthetic
AS: Proraso Eucalyptus & Menthol

 

26.ii.2016

 

SOTD Fri. 2/26/16
Pre Shave Cleanser: Noxzema Classic Cleanser
Pre Shave Oil: RR Essential Oil Of Lime
Shave Soap: Maggard Mango Sage Tea
Shave Brush: @Jayaruh #12
Razor: Muhle R41 Head/Maggard MR5 Handle
Blade: Polsilver Super Iridium

After Shave Balm: Stirling Mita  

Soap: Grandpa's Pine Tar Soap 
Cologne: Halston 1-12 by Halston

Good morning everyone. Reached into my Maggard sampler today and pulled the Mango Sage Tea. This soap is wonderfully slick and creamy with such a lovely scent I didn't want my shave to be over. This one could be a future full size tub. The Polsilver blade performed nicely in this razor and that wasn't a big surprise, it has done so in all my others as well. Wtg, xtg, atg for a dolphin smooth finish, no touchups needed. This Maggard handle is so awesome to use providing mega control and nice heft. Stirling Mita balm is such a pleasurable cooling finish. Have a great shave and a great Friday folks.

 

How beautiful @Number six

 

TGIF!!! TSD 02/26/16 SOTD

'59 Gillette 195 (7)
Crown Stainless(5)
E-Shave Badger
Weleda Shaving Cream
Cold Water Rinse
Alum Block
Nivea PSB
Old Spice A/S

It's Fatboy Friday!!,this razor is always fun to use,the Crown blade was awesome on day five it's the second time I've used one for five days in a row with the same results.
The Weleda cream is a pleasure to face lather with it's slick and has a nice scent .The alum block was quiet today,topped everything off with the Nivea PSB and Old Spice A/S for a BBS finish!!!
"And that's the way it was February Twenty Sixth Two Thousand and Sixteen"

HAVE A GREAT FRIDAY EVERYONE!!!