SoS: April 24, 2017 - April 30, 2017

I'm glad they arrived (insert evil laugh here).

 

Pre-Shave: @khun_diddy Olive Oil Soap, cold water
Razor: ATT S-1 Jurgen Hempel Ti
Blade: Ladas (2)
Brush: Paladin TSN LE
Lather: Valobra Fougere from P&C travelling box 4b
Post-shave: Alum, Stirling Bay Laurel Witch Hazel, South Australian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil​

 

Wed 26th April

Vulfix 404 mixed
OSP Bay Rum
Mercer Progress LH
Personna Lab Blue [ 2 ]
Alum Rub/Rinse off
Tuff Green A/S Lotion

My first DE Shave in ages, always a bit worried things will go awry but made sure that I concentrated and did not rush. Used a modest 2.5 setting and had a nice smooth Shave, which resulted in a nice close all round finish. When returning to the occasional DE Shave, I stick with the Lab Blues which I got before the saga of the white wrappers. As I do not use them often I have enough to last me out

 

Hi all, here's today's SOTD-



40's style Gillette Rocket. (Rhodium Replate) 1948 Gillette Blue Blade. Caties Bubbles Spanish Holiday soap. Simpsons Duke 2 in pure badger. Vintage English Leather splash and cologne. Definitely a two pass BBS. If I am not back in a day or two, it's been a real pleasure folks. God Bless You All!


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'52 Gillette Super Speed
Wilkinson (2)
Synthetic
Col. Conk Lime
Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block
Old Spice A/S

A Very Enjoyable Hump Day Shave!

 

SOTD 20170426



Brush: Cadman with finest knot (24 mm - loft 50 mm).
Shaving soap: Barbiere di Figaro "Distinto" .
Razor: SSSeygus Extrem OC.
Blade: Asco Super Stainless (red wrapper).
After shave: Hawkins & Brimble balm.

Smooth !

Have a nice day, everybody !

 

Brass Colonial General SE
Feather Pro (10)
Santa Marie Del Fiore Soft Soap
RR Chrome 26 mm Synthetic
Nivea Creme Balm
Paul Sebastian After Shave

 

Pan-Galactic Wednesday
Superb shave today with 42. Slugger 159 did a great job lathering - the soft knot and wooden handle seemed to work effortlessly. I think this knot is similar to the HIS knot, but perhaps more dense.
Prep: Chattilon Lux butter
Soap: B-M 42
Brush: Slugger 159
Razor: Futur
Blade: voskhod
AS: B-M 42

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Hey Friends,

it´s Wednesday and i had a very good shave. Here is what i´ve used:


Razor: Edwin Jagger DE89 // Blade: Gillette Bleue Extra // Soap: Saponificio Varesino Felce Aromatica // Brush: Rubberset Replica // Aftershave: Floid Blue

The razor is fantastic. Very gentle and smooth and it gives me nearly everytime a perfect shave. With the blade it is a great combination. The lather was outstanding again and my bathroom smelled wonderful. At least i used my Floid Blue to get this "Barbershop" feeling. It works. Memories kicked in...a shame that this Aftershave is discontinued. That is the reason why i use it not often. But if i use it, i use it with pure joy and love.

Have a great time, enjoy your shaves and take care.

Greetings
Thorsten​

 

Wed. 4/26/17







Excellent shave with the Gillette Mach 3 Disposable this morning. Three passes for a dolphin smooth and refreshing finish. Enjoy your day friends.

 

All I really needed were two passes to get the job done but I was enjoying the Glacial Wintergreen's frigidly-cold lather so much that I opted for a third pass and I got an even better BBS shave. The matching balm and witch hazel completed the job in fine, freezing style!

 

Hope to hear from you soon. I'll be praying for you.

 

SOTD April 26

Pre: Warm water splash
Razor: Fendrihan closed comb DE / Astra SP
Cream: GFT Coconut Oil
Brush: Semogue
Post: Witch Hazel / Proraso Green ASB

This is a really nice combination of products and it always results in a darn near perfect shave every time. For some reason lately I have been experiencing some irritation and small red bumps on my neck (not razor bumps and not ingrown hairs). A rare occasion for me...not sure of the cause. But fortunately I do know the cure. When this happens I usually go back to one of my basic shaves...a DE with an Astra SP, a moisturizing rich cream, like GFT and a soft boar brush. I don't really need any post shave product with the GFT Coconut...it leaves my skin feeling really good with just a warm facecloth post shave and Witch Hazel...but I just can't resist...I do love the scent of the Proraso green ASB!

 

SOTD April 26, 2017

Blade: Chinese Schick
Razor: Schick G1 injector
Brush: JR #60 synthetic
Lather: Stirling Dunshire
Post: Witch hazel, Stirling Dunshire aftershave
WTG, touch-up

Very nice shave with Stirling Dunshire and the Schick G1. Smooth is the word. Terrific, well-hydrated lather enabled the high quality of the shave. No complaints here.

Have a great day!

 

and now an update...called an audible. Instead of the Clubman A.S. I used the Wind Drift by English Leather. Nice mix with the 66 Cavendish.

 

I chose a 4/8 Square Toe Japanese Frameback for today's shave. Don't bother to ask me the name of the razor, because it is all in Japanese symbols. I had used this razor once before and even though I was much less skilled then than I am now, I had gotten a very nice shave. Today's shave showed that this was a good choice.

I like the frameback because it is very flexible. It is almost as if the blade curves around my face.

Here are some questions for those with more info than I about straights:
Are frameback razors more flexible than other razors as a general rule?
Is there a type or brand of straight that is known for being flexible?

DIY Pre-Shave Oil
ABC Face Lathered
2+ pass, WTG, XTG
24MM silvertip set an extra 10mm deep
Sampsons All Natural Aftershave Balm

 

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

PAV Brushworks Barbershop with Envy White Two Band
Saponificio Varesino Stella Alpina
Colonial Razors The General
Feather Pro
Myrsol Agua Balsamica
Pino Sylvestre

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What happened to your avatar?

 

I killed it without realizing it, and without having full confidence to change it. I'm stuck.