SoS: March 21, 2016 - March 27, 2016

You know you're on holiday when your shave gear looks like it was made for hobbits.



Razor - Gillette Travel Tech
Blade - Gillette Silver Blue
Brush - Omega boar
Preshave - Proraso green
Lather - Proraso green
Aftershave - Proraso White

 

Thats is a nice write up. I have yet to try a straight. This is encouraging. Although I don't yet know what 6/8 means.

 

Joe that's a fine kit full of goodies!

 

Thank you very much. They do come in handy.

 

Thank you! I encourage you to give it a try. There are so many knowledgeable folks here that are always willing to help. "6/8" refers to the width of the blade in inches.

 

Funny, my wife asked that same question

 

Oh, give me a break!

 

Hey, i think it`s pretty neat.

Bill

 

Good picture.

 

6/8 means 3/4". But I`m just guessing.

Bill

 

I haven't posted past couple of days but you ain't missing anything. They were ok.

My SOTD


Razor - hoffritz slant
Blade - Israel store brand
Brush - trader joes
Soap - trader joes
Post - witch hazel, trader joes balm
Cologne - citrus musk

- today was by far the best shave with the slant.. And I'm soo glad. I want to love this razor. And today I'm in the " i think I like you a lot " part of our relationship. To me.. This razor is very aggressive. The blade combo with the slant is important I think for me to get a good shave where I don't feel the razor is trying to cut the hairs that haven't even grown yet.. With the Astra sp it feels like I'm shaving with a machete. With the spoiler Gillette superstainless it feels like I'm shaving with a Bowie knife.. The Israel blade seems just right. I have a slight irritation spot under my chin but that's all me. I kept going over that spot. But damn if I ain't smooth all over.. A couple of spots I can tell I missed a few tiny hairs but I mean I'm smooooth all around. I'm very very happy!!
Happy shaving gents.

 

Nice setup and picture.

 

Prep - Woods Of Windsor Cedar Woods soap / Pre-lather / 3 min steam
Razor - Gillette Super Speed Flare Tip
Blade - Gillette 7 o'clock SharpEdge (#2 and definitely out!)
Brush - Omega 20106
Soap - Dusy Kabinett
After - Frozen towel / Brut Original A/S
Result - Just okay.

First shave in a long time that I'm not happy with. The first run out with this blade was up to the usual standard but by the third pass today, it was just plain blunt. It nearly felt like I'd forgotten to put a blade in! Subsequently I have to record my first non-BBS shave in a year and a half. I'll probably clean up tomorrow.
I'm certainly not going to lay any blame with the soap, great glide and cushion although I'll defer my verdict on how it performs post-shave.

 

Razor: Gillette Slim (k3) 1965 (5) (3) (original case and blade pack with instructions)
Brush: Maggard Synthetic 24/57 2016
Mug: Old Spice 1985 Cobalt Blue
Cream: Truefitt&Hill No 10
Blade: Feather (1)
Post shave: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera, Jack Black balm, Old Spice Lime original Shulton AS Frosted Glass 1960s

Whipped up the Truefitt&Hill No 10 in a minute with the Maggard . I like the Syntheric brushes, no fuss and they cleanup fast. Nice slick cushion and I really like the scent of the No 10. The heavy handle and head of the Slim gave me a nice smooth shave with no pressure with a Feather blade set on 5. WTG and XTG on my face and neck. Then ATG set on 3. Very smooth. The Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera felt good on my face and that natural scent was nice and fresh. After cleanup, I smoothed on some Jack Black, and then some Vintage Old Spice Lime AS from 1960s. This AS is my favorite, and it is the real deal. Y'all have a good one!

 

Nice shave.

 

Beautiful photo and great spread!

 

Beautiful setup

 

Third shave with the Crystal and it was still smooth and sharp, no need to ditch it yet. Gave me a three pass BBS! Have a great shave and day everyone. And have happy Easter too!

 

Thank you, guys