SoS: March 14, 2016 - March 20, 2016

I'm glad you are ok!

 

March into Artist Club Blades

March 15

Razor - Feather SS
Blade - (1)
Brush - Wolf Whiskers Custom Silvertip
Soap - Tabac
Post - Cole water, Alum, Nivea

After taking yesterday off I had a nice two day growth to challenge the Feather Pro with on its first day of comparisons. So far the Kai blades both performed extremely well with the difference between mild and original being the irritation level (original creates more) and the forgiveness level of the blades (original has less). Obviously those results aren't real shocking. Sharper blades can create more irritation, though not always a given, and are normally less forgiving as well. Of course a blade that is truly dull is worst of all with both categories. The mild Kai is not dull. Just less aharp.

The Feather Pro is a tried and true blade in the AC world. I've used it before and had mixed results. I like the results once it's under control. Getting it under control has been a challenge at times. Now, is that its true character or is that just because I don't have enough experience to have the technique locked in?

Great Tabac lather again. I will say that two weeks with Tabac has improved my lather with this soap. It was always a superior lather but it could be a bit inconsistent for me. It's definitely thick, slick and consistent at this point. I miss the Fat but I can be quite content with the Tabac for awhile longer.

First pass with the extra growth and the blade acts like there's nothing extra there. Nice audible feedback but the beard was wiped away fast and easy with the WTG. Not finished, of course, but definitely less beard than even one day's growth. I would have to call it a CCS after that first pass. Really sharp and effective and felt very comfortable and smooth. Second pass, XTG, also proved smooth and no problems at all. Had a DFS after two but went back for a bit of touch up in some small areas, like next to my left ear. Just seemed a bit rough there. Went WTG and had the tip a little too close to my ear and nicked the upper ear. No blood to speak of, just a visible mark. Well, that's what happens when you set down off by a 1/16th of an inch. Other than that a great finish, nice DFS and the alum was mostly quiet. A couple of areas I overworked on the neck lit up but that was it. A fine shave with a fine setup. Now, for a Japanese snack to celebrate.

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The Ides of March

March Madness 2016



CJB - aka "the Pain Stick"
Kai Captain Blades
L'Occitane Plisson Synthetic
Route 66 - Lumberjack
Alum
TSD ISZ AS Splash
Pinaud Lilac Vegetal
Patience
Care

Have a nice evening!
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I sincerely hope the bandaids are not needed

 

I think Mike (@m54daboll) is developing an after shave splash or balm to go with his soap. Check out his Vendor's Corner post.

 

Clubman and Muskgo.....good combo

 

@markjnewcomb I hope you heal quickly from your motorcycle accident.

 

Wednesday Planned SOTD



Razor: Valet AutoStrop
Blade: Feather FHS (D10)
Brush: Vie-Long 13061 Horsehair
Bowl: Corbell Pedestal Bowl 4"
Pre Shave Scrub: MRGLO
Pre Shave Oil: Homemade Rosemary Mint
Shave Soap: Beaver WoodWright Black Beard
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: Extro Pirata
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Beautiful bowl Guy!

 

Thanks Robert!

 

Great Find, Billy!

 

I believe that's a yoga move called heel of foot to the crotch stretch. Translated to a flavour as "this is going to hurt you more than me".

 

BBS-1/UFO/Voskhod
The Varlet
I Coloniali
Speick

 

WEDNESDAY
Evening Shave for Tomorrow
First shave post-restoration of this jumbo Wostenholm & Son IXL frame back razor; MdC lather and 'Snake Bite' finish.
Three pass shave that was extremely smooth and close, plus the big blade was quite manageable! Near-BBS results.
Have a happy hump day, all!

 

Dad......



RIP

 

Weds SOTD

Mongoose/MR8 handle
Rudy Vey beehive brush
MdC Fougure shaving soap
Myrsol Masaje Antisol aftershave

 

Wonderful tribute, I am sorry for your loss

 

The head has a strong structure to lock even thinner DE blades besides, It isn't really difficult to inject a DE. If you run out of injector blades, you should give it a try.

 

Razor: Edwin Jagger w/ "Laser" handle
Blade: Astra Platinum (1)
Brush: Edwin Jagger Badger
Soap: Stirling's Bay Rum
After Shave: Witch Hazel and Old Spice

Enjoyed the Edwin Jagger, I hadn't used it for quite some time. Glad I had it out this week, along with one of the two Weber's I bought a couple years ago. Both razors need to be added to the rotation for awhile.

 

Thank you for your condolences.
I lost my father approximately 18 years ago. I visited him every day in the local VAMC for the last 6 months of his life. He died hard. The experience started me out on a three month drunk during which time I lost everything. Recovery took a long time. Dad was quite a guy. Fast Forward to today, I still cringe and shudder when I think of his death. My dad was many things, but he was also my real life hero. I miss him to this day. As I do my mom. May god have mercy on their weary souls.