SoS: March 14, 2016 - March 20, 2016

Bill, thank you for the encouragement and kind words, my friend. That means a great deal to me. I'm happy to know that your medication has helped you overcome your physical challenges. Praise the Lord for the miracles of modern medicine! I can only imagine how much that allows you to enjoy life and good shaves all the more. I always like reading and learning from your posts. Have a fantastic weekend, and please give those carts another try. I think you will be pleased.

 

I will and thanks again, God Bless.

Bill

 

Hey great, man. Dog`s rule and all dogs go to heaven. Happy shaving, my friend.

Bill

 

Saturday Planned SOTD



Razor: Gem Micromatic Bullet Tip
Blade: Gem PTFE SS (D4)
Brush: Rod Neep 28mm Extra Silvertip
Bowl: ShaveWorks 4.25"
Pre Shave Scrub: MRGLO
Pre Shave Oil: Pacific Shaving Iced
Shave Soap: Ginger's Garden Havana Cognac
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: Ginger's Garden Havana Cognac​

 

I really like your brush.

 

March into Artist Club Blades

March 18

Razor - Feather SS
Blade - (4)
Brush - Wolf Whiskers Custom Silvertip
Soap - Tabac
Post - Cold water, Alum, Nivea, The Veg

What a nasty near cut I had today. About an inch long, and why it didn't bleed more I don't know. Oh wait, that wasn't from shaving, that was from hitting my forehead on a shelf at work today! So all's well. And, at least I smacked myself on my head which is the hardest and least likely to damage area on my whole body. Lots of rock and fat up there.

As far as the shave goes it was a much better day. I worked on the angle as planned, watched the set downs and held the angle and ended with a two pass near BBS. I find it's a bit harder to get close to BBS with the Pro for me, mostly because I think I tend to back off a bit due to showing it maybe too much respect. More work with it will help with that. The alum was a bit hot today on the neck but not as bad as some so overall a good day with the pain stick. Now, to avoid plexiglass shelves that are hanging in front of me.

 

Fabulous setup my friend...classy as always.

 

Shave Secret PS oil, Arko
VDH boar, Suribachi bowl
WD 5/8 Brandt Round Point
Wild Country AS, Clinique PSH

Thought I'd "rub the stick on my face" but didn't have enough stubble to get a good
load. Next option was rubbing on the textured ceramic bowl, much more better! For those considering joining The Dark Side a Whipped Dog is a decent vintage starter straight. It won't be as pretty as a restored or new razor. It will give good shave for a decent price. Larry will discuss your needs and wants and set you up. My shave was efficient and uneventful, but Arko left me feeling dry. After a splash of Avon AS, I grabbed a smear of Clinique post-shave healer. It has very little scent and a good dose of aloe. Hope Ya'll have good shaves!

 

To mix things up, huh?

 

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Pre-Shave: Occams pre-shave soap, cold water
Razor: Bunny V3 Injector Mild head
Blade: Schick Injector (4)
Brush: Rudy Vey Shavemac
Lather: Mike's Hungarian Lavender
Post-shave: Alum, Barrister & Man Kyovu Original, South Australian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

My last shave with the Bunny - I have written a review on our Australian forum - I hope it is OK to link...

 

Safety razor: Schick Clone No Brand DE
Blade: Treet Dura Sharp (1)
Soap: Proraso Green Tea & Oat
Brush: Isana Men Pure Badger
AS: Barbasol Pacific Rush

 

SOTD March 19, 2016
Proraso preshave cream
Gillette Heavy Tech / Astra SP
Semogue/TOBS Natural
WH / Clinique ASB

 

GOOD MORNING ALL!! SOTD 03/19/16

'59 Gillette 195 Aka Fatboy(set on 7)
Topcare Stainless (local store brand)(2)
Badger Brush
E-Shave Orange Sandalwood Cream
Cold Water Rinse,Alum Block
E-Shave After Shave Soother
Old Spice A/S

Decided to use the Fatboy again this morning with the E-Shave products,got a really nice BBS without even trying!
I think the Old Spice goes rather nice with the Orange Sandalwood After Shave Soother.

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE!!!

 

19.iii.2016

 

SOTD Sat. 3/19/16
Pre Shave Cleanser: Noxzema Classic
Pre Shave Oil: RR Essential Oil of Lime
Shave Soap: Palmolive Cool Menthol
Shave Brush: Semogue 620 Boar
Razor: Evahs
Blade: Personna Lab Blue

After Shave Balm: Stirling Mita
Soap: Grandpa's Pine Tar Soap
Cologne: Lapidus by Ted Lapidus

Good morning everyone. This morning I had the opportunity to try Palmolive Shave Cream for the first time thanks to my good friend Lance aka @Skinny Rogers. This was the cool menthol version...Amazing! This cream packs a really nice cooling effect but where it really shines is performance. A small amount creates Gobs of creamy thick, slick, especially protective lather. Even more surprising was the post shave skin feel, leaves the face soft and feeling moisturized. Wonderfully dolphin smooth in three passes today with the Evahs. The Evahs is an outstanding razor and I can't recommend it enough, at it's price point it's a razor anyone can have. The finish is near perfect. Have a great shave and a great day guys.

 

BBS and BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR-COLD from my Glacial Obsidian soap which buried my face under tons of rich, FRIGID lather that my Plissoft brush whipped up so easily and fast. The matching balm and Snake Bite aftershave splash increased that freeze ten-fold!

 

Very nice clean photo Can. Your razor is super ..does it shave well? I like the flags very much.

 

03/19/2016
Ikon B1 OC with Triad SS
Feather (3)
BSB-2 with Vie-Long 2 Band
Jabonman Citricos
Witch Hazel
Folsom & Co Shambala
Whipped Shea Butter

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SOTD
March 19, 2016
Prep: Hot Shower. Noxzema
Razor: Merkur Futur (3)
Blade: Personna Lab Blue
Lather: The Strop Shoppe Russian Tea
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft
Post: Thayers Rose Petal WH. Gold Bond Ultimate
Aftershave: Fine L'Orange Noir
Wonderful shave. The Strop Shoppe Russian Tea is a fantastic soap, the skincare is right on. The Merkur Futur wow! I'm glad I bought this one, it feels so well made. I may dail it down tomorrow to 2.5 I don't think I'll ever get it up to 6, no need.
Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try

 

I really love my Gillette Blue Tip. It's a little milder than my beloved Flair Tip and doesn't feel dangerous anywhere on my face - its the perfect level of comfortable.

My Parker Badger ties with my Edwin Jagger Synthetic in making a thick wet lather.

The Speick cream has a wonderful lavender scent and mixes so quickly on days I'm running behind.

Aces!