SoS: May 30, 2016 - June 5, 2016

AlumiGoose2
Feather Pro Super
Van Der Hagen Badger
TOBS Almond Shave Cream
Dove Post Shave Balm
Old Spice Aftershave

 

If this shave would have been any colder my face would have fallen off. The Glacial Eskimo Tuxedo soap's menthol effect is sooooooooooooo potent that it takes hold as soon as your brush makes contact with your face while getting stronger and stronger with each pass. The lather is so rich, easy to work up, and it has the delightful Sharp Dressed Man scent. The Diana balm is another menthol delight and the Arctique aftershave must be applied very sparingly to avoid a "freezer-burn" sensation - yes, that's how strong it is. It felt great to use my Super Speed, and with the help of a new Astra blade it cleaned me up absolutely BBS!

A happy Memorial Day to all!

 

05/30/2016
Cobra Classic
Kai Mild (1)
BSB-2 with Vie-Long 2 Band
Route 66 Frozen Margarita
Witch Hazel
Route 66 Frozen Margarita Aftershave Balm

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A great shave this morning. The Route 66 Frozen Margarita soap brings a smile to my face each time I use it. The scent is fantastic and the performance is top notch. The BSB-2 whipped up a mountain of rich slick lather providing a nice cooling base for the Cobra. Even with a Kai Mild, the Cobra is very efficient and will bite if my attention wanders. Two passes with minor touch ups ended in a near BBS. Finished off the shave with the matching Frozen Margarita AS balm. I hope everyone has a great Memorial Day. Thank you to those that lost family and friends in our service.

 

Memorial Day Shave

Prep-Nivea 4 Men Bodywash(RELAX)
Shave-Barbasol orginal(nice touch, as the red&white pole signifies Mem. Day. I don't mean to compliment myself, but I did that anyway-chuk yuk)
Razor-Gillette Sensor 2 Pivot + DisposeABLE
A.S.-Wind Drift by English Leather(via MEM)

I'm anxious to see how the Wind Drift handles hot, humid weather. The humidity isn't here just yet, but it's "around the far turn"

 

He's good at that, as we know .

 

This setup I used today is off the charts when it comes to menthol freeze - most guys I know would have trouble handling it, but with care and determination it can be done and sooner or later a GREAT love for it will develop!

 

@crackstar , you're succeeding in talking me into trying a Stoylin' freezer for next summer. I have too many aftershaves in my arsenal now for THIS summer, but I now have a goal for NEXT summer.

 

Remembering those that have served this country. Thank you for you dedicated service.

Monday, May 30, 2016

Pre: Sterling Pre-shave Soap, Noxema
Razor: Gillette Aristocrat OC
Blade Feather HS #1
Brush: Druida Manchu
Lather: Fine American Blend
Post: Witch Hazel, Whipped Shea Butter, Fine American Blend

 

excellent choice for today, Mark!!

 

Memorial Day Shave


Semogue BC Mistura
Stirling Mentha PSO
B&M Arctique SS ......nice and frosty
Cobra Classic /Feather ProGuard (6)
Sliver of Bloc Osma
B&M Arctique ASL .......wowsa!!!
Beardsmen Spirit BO
L'Artisan Parfumeur Fou d'Absinthe

Stay frosty,my friends!

 

30 May 2016

* Wolfman WR1-SB + UFO U2V1 Brass
* Iridium Super
* Super 3-Band + ZenShave C7 Snakewood
* Mystic Water Poggio dei Pini
* Thayers Witch Hazel Unscented
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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Thanks Paul!

 

May 31/2016 Memorial Day

Razor: Gem SE
Blade: Gem SE (3)
Cream: Italian Barber
Brush: The Horse With No Name (again)
Pre Shave: Homemade
AS: Gillette Gel/Brut Splash On
Newspaper Date: Nov. 7,1943

Another fantastic shave with an SE, unbelievable, there is a little irritation on my upper lip, but that goes away shortly. 1st pass, ATG, stunningly smooth everywhere. A little on the loud side, but I`m hearing impaired anyway. 2nd pass WTG, and again smooth sailing all the way. Right now I`m about an hour out from the shave, and I feel nothing but a BBS. Happy days are here again. Hope all are as well off. Have a nice Memorial Day all.

Bill

 

Monday

Prep: Warm Shower-Stirling Bath Soap-Scots Pine Sheep
Soap: Chiseled Face-Ghost Town Barber
Razor: Gillette Slim
Blade: Gillette Platinum (3)
Brush: RazoRock/Zenith High Mountain White-24mmx57mm
Aftershave: Ghost Town Barber

WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angles for my beard)

Ghost Town Barber today. 20 seconds to load the RR/Zenith HMW. Easy, thick, slick, lather. Gillette Platinum in the Slim. Excellent smooth, close, shave. I finished with Ghost Town Barber.

Bob

 

Nice New Can, I really like the New, it always gives me great shaves.

 

Thank you, my friend New is a great razor, maybe I can replate it in gold this summer.

 

I hope you do, please let me know if you do and take pictures!

 

Heart Columbia 22
Mike Sherron "Cheerwine" Boar Brush
LASS Vanilla/Eucalyptus/Mint Shaving Soap
Proraso Pre/Post Shave


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That's right, Bob, rub that GTB in my face!!!(teasing.....you may remember that I said in an earlier post that I wish I'd purchased the GTB instead of the Sherlock. )

 

Pre: PREP
Razor: iKon B1 Deluxe + Astra SP Blade
Brush: Simpson Duke3 Best
Soap: Mike's Bay Rum.. the only scented soap I use, as I prefer unscented
Post: Witch Hazel