SoS: February 22, 2016 - February 28, 2016

Been there, done that.

I would imagine the blade was partially at fault due to number of shaves. But, sometimes I just have an off day.

Tomorrow is a new day....and a new blade.

 

6/8 Wacker Inox
C&S Oxford and Cambridge
Thater knot/ homemade handle
Knee replacement surgery went good but I blew out some stitches yesterday during PT so I'm flat on my back for the next 4 days. This is from Wed. shave. I'll post another pic of today's shave later. Have a good one.

 

I should have mentioned this. A lot of people just mash the Arko into a shallow bowl or mug and load it into the brush from there.

 

Friday

Prep: Warm Shower-Stirling Bath Soap-Gatlinburg
Soap: Martin de Candre-Fougere
Razor: Gillette Slim
Blade: Personna 74 Tungsten Plus (18)
Brush: Thater Silvertip-26mmx55mm
Aftershave: Tuscan Oud

WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angles for my beard)

MdC today. 20 seconds to load the Thater Silvertip. Easy, thick, slick, lather. Personna 74 still cruising along. Excellent smooth, close, shave. I finished with Tuscan Oud.

Bob

 

Good to see back Steve. Hope you have a speedy recovery!

 

Sides tub from KFC.

 

How many more blades do you have in that dispenser ? at this rate they could last you a whole year!

 

I was thinking that yesterday lol

 

mmmmm Clubman

 

Good to see you Steve!! Hoping for a speedy recovery.

 

Wishing you a speedy recovery. Don't blow out anymore stitches please!

 

Feb. 26/2016

Razor: Gillette Tech
Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux(5)
Brush: VDH Badger
Soap: Italian Barber Primavera
Oil: Homemade
AS: Nivea Balm

1st. pass, WTG, 2nd pass. ATG/XTG, clean up as the lather left my face a little slick (Proaso is slicker) but Italian Barber is pretty good. On this particular shave, the Rapira irritated a couple of areas, but not bad. The AS balm took care of that. All in all, I guess maybe a DFS+. I`m satisfied and as always, I enjoyed some time well spent.

Bill

 

Andrew-I was lucky enough to locate 60 in four 15 count dispensers at a reasonable price. These are truly amazing!

 

There are certainly more impressive SOTD gear out there, but I appreciate your recognition. The SS with a 5/day old Med Prep made short work out of my stubble. I am always amazed at the quality of the vintage Gillettes. The CH2 is, and I know that I have said it before, like rubbing a little bunny rabbit over my face.

 

OK, I give up Bill. What's that red thing in your SOTD photos? Enquiring minds need to know.

 

Thank you, gentlemen and you are, both, very kind.

 

Can't speak for the brush but I believe you. I whole heartedly agree about the old Gillette's, not only are they beautiful but finely made razors providing outstanding shaves.

 

Thank you!

 

Razor: Gillette Goodwill #162 1934 (4 corner positioning posts)
Brush: Jerusalem Olive Wood/WD Silvertip 24/48 by ObiDon 2015
Mug: Old Spice 1985 Cobalt Blue
Cream: Truefitt&Hill Grafton
Blade: Feather (1)
Post shave: Thayers Cucumber WH, Jack Black Post Shave Gel, Vintage Avon 1981 California Perfume and Co. Anniversary Bay Rum

The Goodwill shaves me like my LC and like the LC you have to watch the angles, for a smooth shave. Loaded a Feather blade, and checked the alignment. The Silvertip is one of my favorite, because it is both very soft and has great backbone. It whipped up a nice lather in no time. Got a nice two pass shave with some touchup on my trouble spot on my neck, but not too much, as I will pay later. Warm water rinse and pat dry. Some WH and after cleanup and a shower, some JB balm. Finished up with some Vintage Avon 1981 California Perfume and Co. Anniversary Bay Rum , Makes me want to Dance!

 

Primo. I love you, finally someone noticed............. refrigerator magnet to help me pick up sharps when my hands begin to shake. Thank you for asking, now I don`t have to show it.(justa game) OK? Levity is the spice of life.

Bill