SoS: March 7, 2016 - March 13, 2016

Yup, I'm going back to my regular pre shave oils...if it isn't broke.

 

SOTD March 8, 2016

Noxema Preshave
Gillette Heavy Tech / GSB
Semogue / MWF
WH / Shea butter
Nice 2 pass WTG shave this morning. MWF is such an amazing soap. Even Flash was shocked!

 

March 8 SOTD:

Stirling Synthetic Brush
Mitchell's Wool Fat
W&B Congress Razor
Stirling Unscented PSB
Skin Bracer

 

Nice colors @Norcalnewb

 

Know it was not my pic but I think "large" means overall file size of the picture. Some cameras have more mega pixels which leads to more pixels in the photo which leads to a larger file. And even then, some cameras just do a better job at compressing the file to a smaller file size. It is mostly dependant on the camera. At least I think, I'm no camera expert whatsoever, I just have a PhD in human behaviors, my expertise is BS

 

Hilarious! Great post CJ!

 

Haha thanks! I tend to be more sarcastic and loopy when I first wake up. 5am here in Colorado

 

Magnificent Chris and what a gorgeous brush!

 

Beautiful angle on this photo Roger.

 

Very elegant @melyus

 

Thank you, Roby!

 

SOTD March 8, 2016

Prep: Warm shower
Blade: Voshkod (1)
Razor: Maggard MR1 with V2 open comb
Brush: Omega 10049 boar
Lather: Soap Commander Vision
Post: Witch hazel splash enhanced Old Spice knock-off, Nivea sensitive balm
WTG, XTG (neck and jaw line)



Pretty smooth shave this morning. I am going to use the Soap Commander Vision sample until it dissipates but it's going strong! I've gotten a good many shaves from that small sample. I'm hoping to use it up and move on to a sample of Endurance.

My lather was a little thin to begin with but with more face lathering I brought it up to a passable level. Soap Commander is nice and cushiony with lots of protection and slickness. They seem to be really top-notch products.

First shave with a Voshkod blade and I was pleased. No issues or complaints. They seemed smooth and sharp. Thanks to @John Beeman for throwing in a tuck on a PIF he sent my way. The open comb razor performed well again. I enjoy the open comb experience and enjoyed the Injector experience that past three shaves.

Hope you all have a great Tuesday!

 

Very effect on that photo Perry!

 

To all you pic posters - WOW!!! SUPER SHOTS!!!!

Week 1, day 2 of the Derby Challenge

Prep: Hot shower, hand strop blade
Coffee: Maxwell House Breakfast Blend, black
Tunes: Pandora Shuffle
Razor: Stahly head on Fat Handle Tech handle
Blade: Derby, day 2, 3 passes
Brush: HIS synthetic
Soap: TSD Brut Type
Post: Cold water rinse, Brut ASB, Brut cologne, Brut pit stick
'Stache Wax: Dirigo Blue

Not bad. Not bad at all. Another darn near BBS. Yes, I am pleasantly surprised thus far.

 

Weber Triad / Voskhod

M&F

RR SMDF

F&C Shady Past

 

Superb!

 

3/8/16 - #86 - Farewell Old Spice Cologne/Aftershave

I purchased this bottle of Old Spice cologne in the mid 1990's and have moved it around a few times. In 2014, I decanted a half bottle of newer Old Spice aftershave into the glass bottle and filled it back up - it was around half full at the time. Today it gave me its last little bit. Gonna miss it, but I will keep this glass bottle and refill it with Avon Spicy at some point.

Prep: warm wash
Lather: Dusy Kabinett
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft
Razor: Blackbird
Blade: Feather (2)
Post: Old Spice

The Feather blade was smoother today but still very loud, almost a crackling sound, as it seemed to cut each whisker. The shave turned out well and I call it a DFS.

 

SOTD for Tuesday..................

Stirling Barbershop face lathered w/Simpson's Duke 2 Best
'56 Red Tip Super Speed w/Wilkinson Sword blade
Witch hazel rinse followed by Nivea Cooling ASB finishing w/a splash of Canoe aftershave

2-passes for a DFS!!

 

Beautiful red tip and brush @LaSalle82

 

March 8 - Straight Shave 9
Henckels Twin Works #50
PSO, hot shower
JR #40 Brush
Chiseled Face Ghost Town Barber Soap & AS
Alum, Nivea balm