SoS: April 24, 2017 - April 30, 2017

You too Chris.

 

For tomorrow's shave:
Substituting Aqua Velva A.S. for the TSD Splash,but other than that, same as today.

 

Saturday Planned SOTD



Razor: 1958 Gillette Super Speed T.V. Special
Blade: Ladas (01)
Brush: Wolf Whiskers THBS Black Wolf 25mm
Bowl: The Distinctive Goat Style 3 5"
Pre-Shave Scrub: Lisa's Invigorating Eucalyptus
Pre-Shave oil: Homemade Lavender Mint
Shave Cream: Irisch Moos
Post: Monster Block Alum
Aftershave: Irisch Moos
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Saturday's Saturday Straight Shave


Dove Men Face Wash
VDH Luxury
Bunny B-400 Boar
Wade & Butcher Spanish Tip 5/8
CWR, Asma Alum Block
Thayer's Lemon WH
Pinaud Clubman

The VDH Luxury Shaving Soap face-lathered well with my Bunny B-400 Boar brush. I did two passes the Wade & Butcher Spanish Tip 5/8 razor, and with the exception on one little cut, I ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse and alum block, I finished off with Thayer's Lemon WH and then Pinaud Clubman AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

My Friday shave getting ready to go out: I just finished shaving with Williams for the first time. I did a bowl lather using my Captain's Choice bowl. The rest of the shave set up was some of my usuals - Merkur 34c with a new Rapira PL blade, SOC boar brush, and finished with Nivea balm and Cella after shave. I found that Williams easily produced a good lather. I loaded the brush for about 30 seconds and then went to the bowl for another 45 seconds or so. I did have to add a bit more water during the process than I do with many of my artisan soaps. But still the lather was thick and still moist. More than enough lather for three passes plus touch up. Washed a good amount of excess lather down the drain. I did not find Williams to dry out as some have said. The shave was good. I did not find Williams to be very "slick" especially compared to Stirling, Captain's Choice, and Barrister & Mann - which are my mainstay soaps. I think the lack of "slickness" causes some folks to equate that sensation to a drier soap. I don't. The scent of Williams is that of soap - not bad but nothing to get excited about. All in all, for a shave soap that cost a buck - it certainly is one that folks should try. Glad I did.

 

Razor: Timeless SB 0.95, w/ El Druida Titanium & Carbon Fiber Handle
Blade: Personna Star (6) Made in Great Britain
Brush: Elite Razor Amigos Ironwood Beehive w/Envy White
Soap: Route 66 Bay Lime Twist
Aftershave: Myrsol Agua de Limon
Boise Mudworks bowl Olive

Near perfect shave tonight. Nothing more to add.

 

Thanks Doug!

 

Excellent lineup today!

 

Thanks Doc. Have a good weekend!

 

You too. Babysitting granddaughter this weekend and just thinking about it I'm already exhausted.

 

04/29/17 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with Cellar Door Bath Supply Co Haunted Woods Soap
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Dirty Glow Soap
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Dirt Artisan Shaving Soap
Wolf Whiskers Blue Train Custom 24mm Silvertip Badger Brush
Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
Mühle R41 Razor 2013 Head
Personna Blue Comfort Coated Blade - 6th Shave
RazoRock Alum Stick
Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel Toner
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Dirt Aftershave & Cologne
NIVEA Men Sensitive Cooling Post Shave Balm​

 

Another killer lather. That bowl must be pretty awesome to use!
Steve

 

Cowboys who??? Do they play ladies intramural soccer? Come on, what do you expect from a Giants fan!
Steve

 

I bought the Maca Root cream early down the rabbit hole journey. I liked it so much, I bought 2 more tubs 50% off. I didn't have any idea that I'd become a bit crazy wanting to try everything and that having 3 of something was a bit much! At least I enjoy it and my younger boy has been getting into wet shaving. He will probably take a tub before long! He already has my Blackbird and has been enjoying it after giving the 34C a whirl for a bit.
Steve

 

Tonight's shave was with a big chunky wedge. It was one of my rescue razors, that looked almost hopeless. It's now a First String shaver. I had a fine 2 pass shave, that was silent, and left a near BBS shave. Excellent old razor. BTW, I'm doing further fixes on the cracks near the pivot pin. The scales were in pieces when I was working on it originally.

Razor- "Philadelphia Works" Cast steel Wedge.
Brush- B 400 By Tom
Soap- Stirling Spicy
Aftershave- Avon Spicy

 

I noticed you have been using the Alpha regularly. How do you like it? How aggressive is it? I would like to here more about this cool looking razor, but have seen very little write up on it.
Steve

 

Cool looking razor. Great photo.
Steve

 

I did the same thing I ended up giving a tub to my wife and she likes it as well.

 

40% off with free shipping if she needs more.

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