SoS: March 14, 2016 - March 20, 2016

SOTD March 19, 2016
Schick Saturday

Prep: Warm shower
Blade: Chinese Schick
Razor: Schick G1 injector
Brush: Trader Joe's synthetic
Lather: TSD Tabac-type (sample)
Post: Witch hazel splash, Country Club Sweet Water after shave, Nivea sensitive balm
WTG, XTG, touch-up



Really close shave with the G1 injector. This little razor looks quite innocuous but is a tool to be respected. No nicks or weepers today. I had one little area right under my nose that felt a little raw, but it was okay in the end. I did two passes with touch-up today as I had more time. I would qualify this shave as DFS. There is only little area under my jaw around the point of the chin that could've used more touch-up.

The TSD Tabac-type soap was fantastic. I'm really bad at describing scents and I couldn't really put a finger on the main scent of this one. It was a little powdery? I enjoyed it immensely. The consistency of the lather is thick and yogurty, the slickness is great, and the protection is top-notch. I could only use TSD soaps and be happy. I need to get some more.

I'm trying to go with longer strokes as I shave. My previous technique was shorter strokes, perhaps two or three inches long. I've switched to a long stroke all the way down my face (on the first pass) and then back to the top of the lather and pull straight down again without stopping.

I hope you all enjoy your Saturday!

 

March 19 SOTD:

Stirling Synthetic Brush
TSD Lanolin Iced Sub-zero
Johan Engstrom
Stirling Unscented PSB
Aqua Velva Musk

 

This weekend is a busy weekend for me. NASCAR is in town and we are day 2 for our three day events!! Loving it!


My SOTD
Prep - hot shower
Razor - aristricrat
Blade - Israel store brand
Brush - trader joes synthetic
Soap - trader joes
Post - witch hazel, trader joes balm

3 passes with a light touch and I'm freaking smooth. Wasn't chasing, just trying to get as smooth as possible without irritation and I got that. I cleaned a few spots but stopped when a couple of weepers appeared.. This razor and blade combo is great.
Happy shaving gents!!

 

NASCAR! Very exciting stuff...have fun buddy!

 

Two shaves to post - yesterday and today

Friday:
hot shower w/San Francisco Soap Co Coconut Mango bar soap
Maggard Grapefruit PSO
Gillette Aristocrat 2+ passes
Gillette Silver Blue (2)
Omega Ready boar
TSD Mango Coconut soap
Thayers unscented w/aloe
TSD Mango Coconut A/S milk

Just an average shave. Despite lots of fellow denizens touting GSB's, I only seem to get an average shave from them. They're not awful or anything, they just aren't in my top 10. But as always, YMMV.



Saturday:
hot shower w/Brut bar soap
ShaveSecret PSO
Schick N1 2+ passes
Schick (1)
BurmaShave boar
VDH Unscented soap in a warm mug
Thayers unscented w/aloe
Brut A/S balm
Brut A/S

It's rare that I shave two days in a row since my beard just doesn't grow that fast but I have to play dress up both tonight and tomorrow afternoon so I'll probably even consider another light shave tomorrow as well.
First run with the N1 and I have to say its quite mild, maybe too mild. We'll give it a few more shaves before deciding if it stays in the rotation.
I had so much Brut (I even scented my unscented VDH puck) that I thought I might be stinky but I took it very easy with the A/S and the wife said it was quite tolerable and even pleasant.

 

March 19,2016

Razor(s): Gillette SS /Atra Cart.
Blade: Personna Blue (6)
Brush VDH Badger
Soap: Italian Barber
Pre Shave oil:Homemade
AS: Dove. Men + Care
Newspaper: Medford Mail Tribune Dec.6,1943

Something a little(?) different this morning. The Italian Barber lathered up so nice. Started ATG for the 1st pass. As usual my SS performed flawlessly, leaving a thin slick film, which i removed with the Atra cart, which in turn set up my "beard" for a WTG that achieved a true BBS. Miraculous shave! Got those several difficult spots that I`ve had so much trouble with. Talking about a happy camper................... I are one! May all be so lucky, God Bless. Thank you, Charlie!

Bill

 

Thank you Robert It's a good shaver, has a sturdy structure and always gives BBS!

 

I'm very happy it works well for you...it's very !!

 

my friend

 

Thanks Jim!

 

Thanks Robert!

 

RazoRock ABCBA
Vintage Fuller w/ Omega knot
1959 Gillette Redtip
Gillette Silver Blue blade
Lime Sec (because its warming up)
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I switched from my Fat Boy to my Slim Adjustable because I am a little bit better at using it. Overall, today was acceptable.

Slim Adjustable set to 9
Rapira Platinum Lux Blade
MDC face lathered
2 passes

 

I loved today's shave. I broke out the D and had the most wonderful shave with it. Probably the best yet with this razor. Unbelievably smooth, great reduction. End result was smooth, smooth, smooth in every way. Nothing but face rubbing goodness.

Castle Forbes Lavender Shaving Cream
Savile Row 3824
Schick Type D
Schick (1)
T&H Classic After Shave Balm



Happy shaving everyone - Karl

 

Comics and war news +1

 

Hello folks, here's today's SOTD;

1908 Gillette Single Ring.
Personna Platinum Chrome blade.
Vintage Ever Ready 500PBT brush.
Maggards London Barbershop soap.
Avon Mesmerize post shave cream.
Avon Mesmerize cologne.



A two pass BBS!

 

RazoRock Black Mamba
Paladin TSN LE PK-47
Saponificio Varesino 70th

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Outstanding Chris!

 

19 March 2016

* Wolfman WR1-SB + UFO Colibri 12mm
* Iridium Super
* WSP Original 2-Band + Oscar11 Rootbeer Translucent C7
* Mystic Water Vetiver & Oakmoss
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO



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Hi Roby, again i learned something new. Palmolive sounds very interesting and i had been looking at some of evah`s razors on the web. Is there a certain one you would suggest( of course I`m old enough to make up my own mind) but advice always helps. BTW, nice layout. Happy shaving.

Bill