SoS: March 21, 2016 - March 27, 2016

Exceptional gear Guy and what beautiful colors in this photo!

 

I've been looking at the Beaver Woodwright with interest.

 

BWW is my favorite Artisian soap right now Super easy to lather, great pre and post shave feel and scents are wonderful. AS is very good leaving your face soft and nourished. If you like aftershave scents that fade quickly then bypass his afersahves as they have some staying power.

 

Thanks Robert!

 

March into Artist Club Blades

March 23

Razor - Feather SS
Blade - (3)
Brush - BoS Omega 10066
Soap - Proraso
Post - Cold water, Alum, Nivea

Ok, I'm officially bored with the Proraso but at least it produces a great lather. I really shouldn't say I'm bored, but I do prefer MWF and Tabac. Still, for a soap to get me through packing and moving, Proraso is doing a great job. Maybe I just need to add the Sandlewood to my collection for a bit of variety. I've actually never tried any Proraso other than the Green. Probably time.

Anyway, on to the important stuff. The blade. Day three on the Dorco. Day one was surprisingly good. Day two a bit of a concern with a noticeable loss in smoothness. Day three......pretty much a repeat of day two. Still not as smooth as day one but not noticeably worse than yesterday either. And, the irritation level was a bit less today based on the alum. So, probably more about how I mishandled it with my left hand yesterday. The blade is not going to feel, for me at least, as smooth as a Kai Mild over several days, but if it stays at its current level a few more days I'd have to say it has the longevity to go the distance. Still surprising given the fact we all expected massive failure with this blade.

On the moving front....three days to load and go time. It looks like internet may not follow exactly on time so there may be a few days when I go silent. Hopefully not for long but you know cable companies. I hate to complain too loudly though lest they send out their enforcer.

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Wednesday Shave

Cold water
In Shower Prep- Noxzema
Pso-Homemade mint oil
Brush- RazoRock Plissoft
Razor-Gillette Slim on 5
Blade- Astra SP (2)
Soap- Kiss my Face mint
Thayers Witch Hazel
ASB- Pinaud "Veg"

I love this razor! Three passes for a BBS shave. The Kiss my Face lathers like a dream, the Astra was smooth but cut close, very little irritation tonight. What little I had was cooled off by the Thayers. I finished with the "Veg".

There was a problem with a small nick on my upper lip when using my left hand. This is going to take some work learning to use it because it feels like someone else is controlling it. I'm going to keep with it though because I want a cookie.

On a sad note this will be my last use of the "Veg" tonight. My wife is off her pain pills from her surgery and she is not a fan. I am not Chosen after all, she was just heavily medicated

 

Planned Thursday

Schick type D razor
New Forest manchurian tubby brush
Martin de Candre lavender shaving soap
Myrsol Plastic Shave aftershave
Terre de Homme edt

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Thursday it is.

Gillette Fat boy Red dot
Astra SP
Bearded Jacks Cherry Vanilla in a wood bowl
Omega 10049 Pro Boar
Nu-Skin Napa moisturizer
Royall Spice Mandarin Orange AS.
The Red Dot shaved beautifully. Very impressed with bearded Jack's cherry vanilla soap got it very cheap under $5 on eBay. The Nu-skin napca is the best moisturizer on the planet and what can you say about Royall spice Mandarin orange. Heavenly.

 

Hi everyone, today's SOTD;

1930's Gillette Red and Black set New.
Rapira Stainless blade.
Vintage Ever Ready 500PBT brush.
Maggards London Barbershop shave soap.
Avon Mesmerize post shave conditioner.
Avon Mesmerize cologne.



This was a great shave. It used to be that I disliked the Gillette New. I felt that way for my first two years of traditional shaving. For some reason I grew to love these old razors. Now I enjoy using them. I think my technique developed and I became proficient with most razors. Today's shave is another DFS. Have a great day!

 

Lovely set Alan.

 

SOTD Thu. 3/24/16
Pre Shave Cleanser: Noxzema Classic
Pre Shave Oil: Shave Secret
Shave Soap: Arko Extra Performance
Shave Brush: Semogue 620 Boar
Razor: Gillette 1964 J2 Slim (9)
Blade: Rapira Super Stainless

After Shave Balm: Stirling Mita
Soap: Grandpa's Pine Tar Soap
Cologne: Grey Flannel by Geoffery Beene

Good morning friends. Very nice three pass shave this morning with the Slim set to 9. Super efficient and comfortable, Arko EP produces mounds of creamy nice smelling lather. The Rapira Super Stainless felt very sharp and I'm surprised I rarely see them mentioned. They are worthy of note. Have a great shave and a great day guys.

 

Thank you Robyflexx, when I got this set it didn't look too good, so I replaced the felt. It came out pretty good. Thanks for the compliment.

 

slim and a beautiful yard there Robert

 

Thank you my friend!

 

Very nice setup! I'm so glad your red dot worked nicely for you.

 

Great post! I'm so happy you've found a lineup that works so well for you!

 

Thanks. I totally lucked out. It's really also in super condition

 

03/24/2016
Ikon B1 OC with Triad SS
Feather (3)
BSB-2 with Vie-Long 2 Band
Haslinger Sandalwood
Witch Hazel
Myrsol F/Extra
Whipped Shea Butter

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It is in lovely condition for sure!