SoS: August 29, 2016 - September 4, 2016

Interesting a DE blade emblem on a straight

 

SOTD: Menthol Monday, August 29
Mike's Peppermint & Rosemary
Semogue BC Mistura
Merkur Progress (3.5)
Personna 74 Tungsten (3)
Floïd Mentalado Vigoroso

My technique clearly needs to make more Progress with my Progress.
It has an unusual balance; indeed, it's one of my heaviest razors.
Created a few small "divots" in my chin, as I came around the bend.
Quit after two passes.
You gotta love Alum.
The Floïd is one of my favorite aftershaves.
Who doesn't love to smell like they just stepped out of the barber's chair?
Have a great day!​

 

Excellent selection Clint!

 

Thank you Guy.

 

It may be all in my head but by first applying the Osage then following up a few minutes later with the AV I think the scent is just as strong but it lasts longer. I get the same effect when I use the Osage/Florida Water combo.

 

imteresting.....some reviewers of Osage say there's little if any fragrance, it's just COLD and feels nice on the skin. But with that green color, one would have to imagine some mint in there.

 

I've seen that Men's Stock before-just didn't know who produced it.

 

a question to which I should know the answer(y'know, Churchill didn't like ending a sentence with a preposition)-what does that Williams mug consist of-hardened soap that needs to be softened before using????

 

Aug. 29/2016 Monday

Razor: Schick Injector J1
Blade: Ted Pella (2)
Lather: Nivea Gel
A/S: Nivea AS Balm/Brut
Newspaper Date: Oct. 25,1944

A 3 pass shave, 1st 2 passes were WTG. The 3rd pass, WTG/ATG/XTG and clean up. The first 2 passes were done with tender, loving care. Everything went smoothly on both passes. The 3rd pass dealt mainly with my boo boo, seems as though I`m making progress, there was a slight infection, but most of that is gone, hooray for Hollywood. Tomorrow should be a "normal" shave. The best to all. Over all maybe a DFS+, satisfied.

Bill These papers are encased in plastic, so lighting is difficult. Any suggestions are welcome.

 

Stellar shave from the Blackbird-Feather combo. The 1912 is awesome soap and the Simpson is broken in now, feels great and makes plenty of smooth abundant lather. Followed up with some Pitralon Classic and a bit of Mazarin balm. Nice. Have a great day everyone.​

 

Why "number six"? Were 7 and 8 taken?

 

No, 1-5 were taken..."I am not a number, I am a free man" or something like that.

 

Slim Adjustable set to 9
Rapira Stainless blade
La Toja Face Lathered
3 passes

 

Ok, i give up...what is this from i dont know...

 

Really nice lay out there. David. Good photo.

Bill

 

Shave 11. Nothing new to report, good shave and I'm sticking with the Weltmeister for the time being.

AOS Lavender PSO
Haslinger Aloe Vera Shave Soap
T&H Wellington Super Badger
Weltmeister Sonderclasse
Osma Alum Block
AOS Lavender After Shave Balm



Happy shaving everyone - Karl

 

It was a hardened puck, i let a bit of water set on it, then three dtops of m-bomb (it has som gliserine in it). Then i used a boar brush to whip ip a lather. Its the older williams.

 

Gillette Fatboy and Rapira Super Stainless with the FS Badger delivering lots of Proraso Green lather for an easy BBS shave. Finishing up with some Mentholated Avon AS Balm for a refreshed feeling.

 

SOTD: vintage DublDuck 'Goldedge' 5/8"- 'smooth as silk,' Route 66 'Lavender Woods' soap and Musgo Real finish.

 

British TV show from the '60s.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061287/