SoS: March 14, 2016 - March 20, 2016

My SOTD for Thursday

Razor- Gem 1912 (PIF from Jared)This thing shines!


This will be only my second try at an SE razor. I think my abilities are better now, my knowledge of technique improved so I'm looking forward to this shave!

 

Thank you, Sir. That really helps.

 

Oh! Ok, I`ll go along with that. Thank you.

Bill

 

Thanks Billy!

 

Ok wait....

How did you put a custom handle on a SE head???

 

March into Artist Club Blades

March 16

Razor - Feather SS
Blade - (2)
Brush - BoS Omega 10066
Soap - Tabac
Post - Cole water, Alum, Nivea, The Veg

Day two on the Feather Pro and not much to report, mostly due to a light growth and only two quick passes needed. I shaved late on Monday, for me anyway so a light beard to work on today. Made it nice to get out of the door a bit quicker and it did make me pay attention as I didn't want to make a bloody mistake on such an easy day. I didn't, so there's the good news. Sorry for being a bit boring but what can you do when it all works together eh?

 

The Shaving Shop / Ginger's Garden / Acqua di Florida
Vulfix 660S Medium Super Badger & Suribachi bowl
Manhattan Cutlery Co. 6/8+ Near Wedge Hollow Point
Alum block / Murry & Lanmann Florida Water Cologne

Our very own @soapbuddy crafted this fine tallow product. Thick, slick, cushony, and a bullseye match for the cologne. Loaded up for a heap of lather. Mixed it up in a textured ceramic spice grinding dish that works like it was made for the job. Using a wedge is quite different from hollow ground blades - very little acoustics but for the wiping away of soap and whiskers. No nicks, no weepers, smooth alum report. It's already spring in the South Coast and Florida water is good stuff. Good shaves Ya'll.

 

March Madness - Day Two
16 March 2016



Yup.

Near BBS.


Have a terrific Thursday!

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Those babies are capable of giving fantastic shaves once you get the stroke down. I'm so glad I did a focus on the Feather AC.

 

Sorry JR trade Secret!

Actually I believe I pulled the screw out of the head and replaced with a 10/32 set screw if I remember right. Did this about four months ago. Have the package of spare set screw laying around her somewhere.

 

Thursday SOTD

Mongoose razor
New Forest brush
CRSW Puro Fresco shaving soap
F&C Black Powder aftershave

 

Learning a straight first has been of benefit with the CJB. The biggest difference is feel, and the lack of audio and mass versus a straight. Technique is basically identical. And I agree, it's really smooth after a taut ATG pass. These CJB handles are a pretty good shaving option.

 

You will see me do a straight focus this summer. You have been an inspiration and I want to learn straights.

 

I appreciate that, watching you on a Feather gave me insights and a willingness to try SR. Straights are marginally easier, and much more forgiving. You'll have it smoothed out in short order, considering you can do the AC.

 

Wednesday Shave

Hot water
Pso-Homemade mint oil
Razor-Gillette Flair Tip SS
Blade- Rapira Platinum Lux (4) seconds
Brush- none needed
Soap- Eli's Extracts Oceania
Thayers Witch Hazel
ASB- Pinaud "Veg"

A couple new items were tried out tonight for excellent results. I received 3 jars of creams from Eli's Extracts from the February newbie giveaway even though they only promised 2! I tried the Oceania tonight; eucalyptus, lemon and lime scent. I wasn't sure whether to shave with it or eat it, it smells wonderful. This was my first go with a lather-less cream but it preformed beautifully. I used a dime sized dollop and rubbed it on my hands then face. 3 passes and I chased the baby just a bit but very little irritation, I'm BBS everywhere. I also tried the veg for the first time tonight. I like it a lot, very cooling and I like the scent. My wife will be the judge if I've been chosen. Have a great evening folks!

 

Thank you sir, and I am glad you like the liner. I restored that case specifically for my father's Black Tip Super Speed. He was a highly decorated veteran of the Korean War, and I thought it fitting. Thank you again for your kind words, and thank you all for your kind thoughts. God Bless.

 

Razor: Schick Dial SE (4)
Blade: Wilkinson Sword (2)
Brush: Isana Men Synthetic
Soap: ARKO
AS Balm: Gillette Mach 3 Irritation Defense

 

Pre-Shave: Occams pre-shave soap, cold water
Razor: Bunny V3 Injector Mild head
Blade: Schick Injector (3)
Brush: Paladin Chief
Lather: Mystic Waters Lime
Post-shave: Alum, Barrister & Man Kyovu Original, South Australian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil​

 

Lovely photo!