SoS: May 15, 2017 - May 21, 2017

Awesome brush

 

Tonight's shave was with a freshly honed and restored razor. It took a laser sharp edge, and delivered a BBS 2 pass shave, without any issues. Excellent razor.

Razor- John Brown.?? Barbers notch.
Brush- B400 By Tom
Soap- Arko/Avon Spicy
Aftershave- Lucky Tiger

 

May 16th, 2017
Jamie's Night Shave.
I SMELL AND FEEL CLEAN AS A WHISTLE!
Type E2 injector with personna 74 on 4th shave...

 

Quick evening shave. Blade challenge I signed up for in another forum. 2 day stubble to get things cracking. It was a 3 pass, with more touch ups and buffing than usual. Not the best blade or the worst. Got the job done for a good clean shave. Irritation? A bit, but I'll live. Have a great evening Gents.....

Razor: Futur (4,3,2)
Blade: Super Homex S/S Platinum
Brush: Omega #81052
Soap/Cream: Stone Cottage Coconut & Sandalwood
W/H: Thayers Medicated
A/S Balm: Nivea
A/S Splash: Fine Platinum

 

Wednesday Planned SOTD

Schick type D
Simpson KH2
L&L Cuir et Épices soap
L&L Cuir et Épices AS
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This soap/AS has been described as smelling like John Waynes kitchen?

 

Tuesday, May 16
Brush: Omega Synthetic Hi-Brush
Soap: Proraso Green
Razor: FaTip Gold "Gentle"
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (2)
Lotion: Omega Alum Stick / Mennen Skin Bracer / Nivea Post Shave Balm

A bbs shave with the FaTip Gold "Gentle" and the Silver Blue. I've been using the black Omega Synthetic Hi-Brush daily for several months and have been so pleased with its performance that I've had no inclination to rotate it. In firmness, it is between my boar and badger brushes, but it lathers better and feels smoother on my face than either. It has yet to lose a single hair and dries quickly. I am well pleased with it as well as with the splendid FaTip.

 

That is one sweet Brass General...... awesome!!

 

MAYhem Continues!!!

May 16

Razor - W.B. Speed - The Rabbit
Soap - Soap Commander
Brush - Wolf Whiskers Custom Silvertip
Post - Alum

So, after taking a couple of days off from shaving to add to the whole MAYhemic feel to this month, I'm back and have a traditional straight razor in my hand. It's the Rabbit, the first real straight I owned, and it has been ages since I've used it. Why don't I use TSR's more? I hear a few of you screaming - BECAUSE HE HATES TO STROP!!!!! Yep, you got it. However, with three days growth and the need for a razor that will mow it down easily, I put up with the strop. And, I will admit, it went well. I didn't feel like I was hurting anything, just relaxed and went with the flow. A little Zen perhaps?

I chose Soap Commander for the lather and used the Wolf. It's been several weeks since I've used anything besides a synthetic. I'm ready to feel some luxurious badger on my face.

Before proceeding to the shave let me say something that I'm sure @Bama Samurai won't be surprised at, other than it coming out of my mouth. I missed my synthetics. Yes, I enjoyed the feel of the badger but the quality of the lather suffered. I thought I had it wet enough, but it wasn't quite as slick as when I use a synth. And, while there was plenty, there wan't the overabundance I've grown used to. Ok, ok, I'll say it. I understand where synthetics can outperform the natural brushes. Does my tradition bound and vintage loving shaving mind enjoy saying that? No, not really. But man, I missed the JR46 and WSC tonight.

Moving on. I got the grip on the Rabbit and started on the first stroke and it took a couple of strokes for me to realize how loose and relaxed I was. That was a nice surprise. No tension in the grip, no pressure on the blade, just smooth strokes to finish the right side. The left side was a bit of a trick to start, but that's because my left hand should be chopped off and shredded, the useless idiot. Still, I managed a pass without tension or pressure and had a good result. I went for the second pass, some XTG and other cleanup and even a bit of ATG on the neck. Ended with a nice DFS, no blood, and overall a very self-satisfied look on my face. Apparently, absence makes the shave grow better when it comes to me and TSR's. I may have to spend some more time with them again since it seems my mental block has a huge crack in it.

Alum was a bit on the warm side but that's not a problem. As for tomorrow night? It's MAYhem - how the heck should I know?

 

Date: 17 May 2017

Brush: - Semogue SOC Boar in Cherry Wood 24/55mm
Cream/Soap: - Mitchell's Wool Fat
Razor: - Colonial Razors "The General Alum. Head" SE with iKon Bulldog Handle
Blade: - Kai Captain Titan Mild (Pink) #18
Post: - Thayers Witch Hazel 'Rose Petal' Aloe Vera Alcohol Free Toner / Lucky Tiger Aftershave Lotion

 

Thanks to @Morman Bridge for the great PIF. Smooth shaves don't come cheap and good people are far and few between, with this razor I have found both!



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Good Morning Everyone! SOTD 05/17/17

Pal Adjustable (set at 1/2)
Schick (4)
VDH Boar
Col. Conk Bay Rum
Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block
Suavecito Bay Rum A/S

My Third Injector Shave This Week With BBS Results!

Have A Great Hump Day Everyone!!

 

Wed 17th May
Omega 10026 boar
MWF
a/ PAL S/S Adj [ No 4, now 2nd in collection]
Schick [ 1- japan]
b/ PAL S/S Adj. [ No3 ]
Schick Chick [ 7 ]
Alum Rub/Rinse off
Jaguar Prestige A/S Lotion

Having had a poor Shave from my last PAL purchased [ razor a/ ], I was not sure it was the Razor or the NOS
blade causing a problem. Therefore decided to try again with another blade. Dial on mechanism seems OK, and the Razor moves smoothly, but despite varying the settings cutting of whiskers is poor. Looks like I have managed to get one of those poor PALS, that folk report about.

Shave aborted with Razor a/ , and carried with a well used PAL No 3. Immediate difference noted in whisker eradicating , and I attained the First Class close all round Shave that I become used to with a PAL. Rather a shame as the dodgy Razor came in a pristine case, hinges not broken as is common. Consolation is that I have Two PALs which function properly.

 

Good shot Guy. Will you PM me a few shots of your Buffalo Horn bowl?

 

Good photo with a fine aftershave.

 

Paradigm Ti Razor
Voskhod Teflon Blade
Stirling Synthetic brush
Cremo Cream cooling shave cream
Nivea Creme balm
Captain's Choice bay rum after shave

 

Wholly Kaw Wednesday
I used Monaco Royale and it's matching toner today. The lather was excellent as usual, making for three very easy passes with the Futur. The toner went on with no sting at all and left my skin smooth and comfortable.
Prep: Chattilon Lux Butter
Soap: Wholly Kaw Monaco Royale
Brush: Brothers Bristles Bronze Shadow
Razor: Futur (6)
Blade: voskhod
AS: Wholly Kaw Monaco Royale Toner

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May 17, 2017
Colonial Razors “The General”
Feather Pro
Shavemac D01 3 Band
Mystic Water Raspberry Lemon
Folsom & Co Capri

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SOTD 20170517



Brush: J&T® bamboo / Tuxedo synthetic 24 mm.
Shaving soap: Scheermonnik "Confijter".
Razor: Colonial Razors "The General".
Blade: Schick Proline (13).
After shave: Hugo Boss ASB.

 

Thanks. And yes, Fine is one fine a/s. Good freshness with a little greenness and nice sophistication.