SoS: March 7, 2016 - March 13, 2016

Gillette Fat Boy set to 8
Rapira Swedish Blade
My French Soap Mix face lathered
3 passes

 

Thank you very much Primo.

 

today's shave
pre-lather prep
whipped dog silvertip deep set
chai tea
Eaton 85 Diamond Edge 5/8 full hollow spike
Pinaud lilac vegital
Corn Huskers lotion
today I lathered up while stropping. then three passes with the Diamond Edge. by the end I was experiencing some burning. the veg was like fire. I cooled the whole mess down with the corn Huskers. I'm smooth but a bit burnt. Ithink the chai tea should not have been pre-lathered. live and learn.
hope y'all did as well, or better.

 

Thank you @Robyflexx! Your picture this morning was great! You have a way of using a background.

 

Fatboy / Med Prep

SOC

Jabonman Brisa de Oriente

 

Cool photo!

 

THURSDAY
Early morning shave with this fine FON 'Golden Star Deluxe' 13/16," Route 66 'Cavendish' and a 'Snake Bite' finish. Wonderfully-smooth three-pass shave. Love this razor!
Have a great Thursday, all!

 

Thank you my friend.

 

How beautiful your Fatboy Lance!

 

@Tdmsu

 

10 March 2016

* Weber DLC + UFO U2V1 Graphite Black
* Iridium Super
* Paladin Butterscotch Chief
* Mystic Water Vetiver & Oakmoss
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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Thursday

Prep: Warm Shower-Stirling Bath Soap-Gatlinburg
Soap: Route 66-Bourbon Jungle
Razor: Gillette Fat Boy
Blade: Gillette Platinum (4)
Brush: Ever-Ready 50R Silvertip-20mmx55mm
Aftershave: Chiseled Face-Sherlock

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

Route 66 Bourbon Jungle today. 20 seconds to load the Ever-Ready Silvertip. Easy, thick, slick, lather. Gillette Platinum in the Fat Boy. Excellent smooth, close, shave. I finished with Sherlock.

Bob

 

SOTD
March 10, 2016
Prep: Hot Shower. Noxzema
Razor: iKon ShaveCraft Short Comb
Blade: Personna Lab Blue
Lather: Tim's Signature Soap
Brush: RazoRock Boar 26x64mm
Post: Thayers Rose Petal WH. Gold Bond Ultimate
Aftershave: Folsom & Co. Muir
Wonderful way to start my day. Tim's Signature soap is very nice! A great blend of lavender, pine, tobacco and love. The RR boar is a beauty of a brush. Pulled out the iKon SC Short Comb and I'm very happy I did, smooth yet efficient.
Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try

 

Beautiful brush and razor combo Bob!

 

Nice pick Robert. Guess you are a R41 convert now.

 

I am Guy but tomorrow I'll be taking my Red Tip for a spin.

 

Excellent choice for tomorrow!

 

SOTD 3/10

Merkur 34C / Gillette Super Platinum black (India)
Satin Tip The Purest
Arko

Not a very comfortable shave today. Lots of tugging from the blade which caused me to stop after two passes. Got some irritation on the neck and overall not nearly as close as I would like . My second cold water shave with generally well regarded blade and noticeable tugging. I'm going to give this blade another shot with a warm water shave and see what happens, I think the cold water may be stiffening up my whiskers too much. Hoping you all had better shaves then I this morning. Have a great day everyone!

 

Maybe that blade just doesn't work for you buddy. Plenty of folks like Derby's but they are horrible for me. Just an example.

 

Unfortunately at this point I feel like I need to pin down the culprit, either the blade or the cold water. Its a gamble that may end up costing me another crappy shave. But hey, its all about learning what works best for each individual right ? I'm glad I have you all here to share my joy and my pain with on this fantastic journey!