SoS: April 11, 2016 - April 17, 2016

Schick M1 Adjustable razor
Personna 74 (day 3)
RazoRock Plissoft brush
Williams SS
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Pinaud Clubman A/S

Turned down the aggression on the M1 and did much better today. Much more comfortable and still very effective. Love Williams too! I get great creamy lathers from it and it works so well for me. Now go enjoy your day folks

 

Arko April in Russia!

April 13



Razor - Edwin Jagger DE89l
Blade - (2)
Brush - BoS Omega 10066
Soap - Arko
Post - Cold water rinse, Alum, The Veg

Second day of the Dorco ST-301 Platinum trial. After a somewhat surprising start yesterday it's time to push this piece of steel. It's all about chasing the baby today. Or flaying a layer of skin trying. So off we go. Arko is a great choice for this kind of exercise as it will stay slick and easily re-lather if I need more. The DE89l is pretty mild but not too mild so it should work well for the chase. Now, does the blade have it in it?

First pass was a bit concerning. It felt ok, not too rough, but still not the smoothest. But, unlike yesterday, I felt the effect was a little weak. Seemed a bit rough after I finished the first pass. Is the blade losing it a bit? Second pass, XTG and a much better finish to the pass. Face was near BBS, neck has some work. Pretty typical for my shaves. If I could get rid of my neck I'd have an easier time every day. Of course, my head would also sit right on my shoulders and I'd be even shorter than I am. So, it's the third pass that will make the difference.

Made sure I had a really good lather and went to work ATG. Face first and I could tell I was there. After the first time over with ATG I no longer heard any audible feedback. That's gotta be it for the face. Neck was an XTG, followed by an ATG, followed by a daring G-Slide. By daring I mean I don't know how I avoided a slice. Light touch, keep the pressure off and maintain speed is all I can say. Checked at that point and had my usual two spots still mocking me. Touch up time. Went both directions XTG on those spots, then another G-slide....in the reverse direction of angle. Called it a shave. Can't do more than that.

Rinsed, and here comes the alum. As aggressive as I was I figured it would be a hot day. Not so much. Nice. A bit of heat on the neck but I earned that. I'll take it. Rinsed again and went ahead and got dressed and then checked it. Did you hear the music? That's the sweet sound of the Baby entering the room. Yep, got it. Even SWMBO noticed when she gave me a kiss. That is one smooth shave from a blade that I didn't think could do it.

@Douglas Carey I think you're onto something here. I'll give it another day just to see how it lasts through three full shaves but I am impressed. That's two Dorco's in a month that have worked. Who is that man behind the curtain?! He has to be a wizard!!

Good news!! The boys sobered up had a great night's sleep and made some progress. They got too close to a military base and barely escaped being "recruited". But judging from the training picture they sent they might have been a great fit!

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4/13/2016 Wool Fat Wednesday!

Prep: Hot shower with Neutrogena Face Wash with menthol, home made PSO
Razor: Mongoose, CMON Blackie straight razor
Blade: Feather Professional (4)
Brush: Turkish #6
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
After: Home made ASB, Nivea cooling after shave
Cologne: Prada - Amber Pour Homme Intense

 

Good morning gentleman, I had a real good smooth and close shave today. Two passes, N to S, and N to S. With little strokes most of the time. Aces!

 

Appreciate your kind words Joseph!

 

Thanks Rodger. This one is the slickest one yet and aroma I would classify as Oud scent. Can't really put my finger on it but I like the aroma.

Thanks Robert!

 

Slim Adjustable set to 9
Rapira Platinum Lux Blade
MDC and TOBS Rose Face Lathered
3 passes and a good shave

People have been asking me why like the Rapira Platinum Lux blade so much that I use it almost every day. The reality is that it is the least favorite blade I have. I am using them up so that I can move to what I consider a better blade. Yes, in case you are wondering, I do eat the cake first and the frosting last.

 

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There is a method to your madness Mark!

 

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Thank you my friend.

A new type of scent for me. Guess you would call it an Oud scent and cant really point my finger on what I like about it but I do (sifelong sinus issues). It is also the slickest one they have come out with and I have tried all the SV except the Asylum version. I like the scent best of the lot too followed by the 70th Anniversary.

 

buddy!

 

LASS: BBS-1/Hempel/Feather // PALADIN: Sherlock // SOAP COMMANDER: Inspiration​

 

April 13/2016

Razor: Gillette Tech
Blade: GSB (5)
Cream: Proraso White
Brush:VDH Badger
Pre Shave: Palmer`s Cocoa Butter Moisturizer
AS: Dove. Men+ Care
Bowl: Walmart Soup Bowl
Newspaper Date: Sept. 10,1943

Two pass shave with small amount of lather on neck for clean up. !st 2 pass WTG straight forword, no bumps or grinds, easy as she goes, smooth like ice. 2nd pass WTG, XTG, again nice and smooth, no weepers or anything. Then lather on neck cleaned area nicely. Another BBS, for sure. Happy young man, am i. Wishing the same for all.

Bill

 

I like reading the paper each morning Bill, nothing like nostalgia. MJB coffee 33 cents a pound, cant imagine that!

 

Thank you for the info. I've been mixing my Nivea ASB with essential oils with wonderful results. Grapefruit EO really pairs well with the Nivea Sensitive.

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Or a madness to my method.

 

SOTD
Mitchell's Wool Fat
Doug Korn synthetic brush
Schick Type F
Chick blade (2)
Alum
Thayers Witch Hazel
Ogallala Bay Rum
Have fun!

 

Is that newspaper circa WWII? I can't make out the date. Very interesting piece of history...............

 

It is my pleasure! BTW, i do too. Best wishes for the day.

Bill