SoS: October 10, 2016 - October 16, 2016

A little rough around the edges
This shave was excellent on my cheeks, but rough on my neck, especially the lower part. I'm still learning the best angles for this slant. The lather was thick and rich, so I fault my technique and maybe the rougher Personna blade, as compared to Voskhod. B-M Reserve Cool and WSP Tobacco balm took care of my neck irritation, though I will be very gentle tomorrow.



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Looking good Rob. Man its been a long time since you picked up a DE. I guess you bought a one way ticket on the SE train!

 

Thank you Andrew! Yes, I also quit buying stuff I didn't need. I found my perfect shave buddy. Riding the injector train all the way!...........

 

Shave 31. The John Clarke was calling to me and this was my second shave with it. This thing is surgically sharp. I dipped the point a little too much on one stroke and it made a nice little slice that took the capillaries at least 10 seconds to realize they had been cut. Because it is so sharp it's a great teacher of a light hand and staying on top of all variables.

This was my closest overall SR shave yet and the alum was relatively mild. It's starting to rival a decent injector shave.

Hot water prep
AOS Lavender PSO
Haslinger Aloe Vera Shave Soap
T&H Wellington Super Badger
John Clarke & Son NEVA 11/16 Bellied Hollow
Bloc d/Alun
AOS Lavender After Shave Balm

 

That is a very cool razor Brian. I really like the obscure ones.

 

Gillette New Long Comb/Custom Handle Razor
Rapira Super Stainless Blade
Frank Shaving Badger Brush
Shave & A Haircut Soap
Witch Hazel
Clubman Virgin Island Bay Rum AS

An effortless three pass BBS shave that was very smooth and comfortable.

 

Thank you. So do I.

 

My friend

 

Here's my Thursday Shave lineup plan:

prep-Nivea 4 Men ENERGY Bodywash
shave-Rise Super Foam
razor-Gillette Sensor Deuce Pivot + DiseposeABLE
A.S.-Wind Drift by English Leather, via MEM Co**

**I've enjoyed using this one, but it's impossible to see how much I have left as I go along.

 

Merkur 1904 open comb razor
generic DE blade
Maggards 22mm black synthetic brush
Tabac soap
Skin Bracer aftershave

 

I stopped trying so many different blades a while ago. Upon finding a few that I liked, I stayed with them. Perhaps my technique has improved and I should revisit some blades I tried earlier. Today Med Preps got another go. Quite an uncomfortable shave. Fairly close. Quite a few weepers. The hairs just didn't seem to want to cut.
I'm not sure if I will give this blade a second shave. I may be spoiled by the GSB's, Nacets, and the Kai's. Have a great shave everyone.

 

12 October 2016



Fatip Grande
Gillette Silver Blue
L'Occitane Plisson Synthetic
Arko!!!!
Alum
Pinaud Lilac Vegetal

Have a great evening!
☺

 

Did your blades come in a ten pack dispenser? Probably Personna Israel.

 

A combination of favorites and I’m enjoying a perfectly comfortable BBS shave.



After showering …

Pre-shave: Shave Secret
Razor: 1961 Gillette 195 Adjustable "Fat Boy” (WTG = 7, XTG = 5 & ATG = 3)
Blade: Gillette 7 O’clock Permasharp (1)
Brush: Patriotic, Bi-centennial handle with a 24mm TGN Finest knot
Soap: Chiseled Face Groomatorium’s Ghost Town Barber
Water: Cold
Alum Block: Yes, and no wincing.
Post Shave: Thayer's Witch Hazel with Aloe
Aftershave Balm: Nivea Sensitive Post Shave Balm
Aftershave: Chiseled Face Groomatorium’s Ghost Town Barber

 

October 12

Gillette New LC
Feather blade (2)
Kent BK4 brush
Tabac shave stick
Thayer's Lavender witch hazel, unrefined shea butter, and Fine Platinum aftershave

I enjoyed a near-BBS, two-pass shave this morning before taking my Bride out for breakfast. I shaved slow and easy, paying attention to the basics, to avoid the occasional weepers I've been getting with this set up. The end result was one of the best shaves I've had the month. Compared to a few months ago, my technique now allows me to get an acceptable shave on most days without touch-ups after the second pass.

I hope everyone had a fantastic day!

 

Razor: Gillette OC
Blade: Personna Platinum (4)
Brush: El Druida Red Heart Chakte Kok/African Blackwood 2 Band Badger.
Soap: Eufros Tierra Humeda
Aftershave: Myrsol F./Extra

 

Very Doug, love the holiday spirit!

 

Thursday Planned SOTD



Razor: Steampunk Fat Handle Tech
Blade: Gillette Spoiler 74 (D15)
Brush: Romera Rustic Chubby 26mm Manchurian
Bowl: Yuzu Tenmoku 4-3/4"
Pre Shave Scrub: MRGLO
Pre Shave Oil: AOS Sandalwood
Shave Soap: Neumann Signature 1907
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave Neumann Signature 1907
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Thanks Roby.