SoS: July 24, 2017 - July 30, 2017

Actually the Giants. I don't get it. As a Yankee fan, all my life I hear how they are the evil empire while many root for the opposing underdogs, but when the Giants played the undefeated Patriots, everyone rooted for the Patriots - at least here in Michigan. I think that is what happens when you are a Lions fan for too many years!

An interesting story is a took a pilgrimage to Cooperstown and then went to Boston. I caught 2 games with NYY in Fenway. Great series. I was there in the bleachers for the biggest NYY blow out of the Red Sox 22-1 on 6/19/00 and saw Jeter walking around the street. We had lots of fun that trip.
Steve

 

My next Rte 66 Soap will either be Lavender Woods or Lumberjack. One of the "Block Soap" (artisan hand soap) choices is Lavender. It's quite nice.

 

Saturday Straight's Shave


Proraso Pre Shave
Soap Commander Renewal Shaving Soap
Jayaruh #206
Lee Mfg. Straight
CWR
Thayer's Lemon WH
Aqua Velva Ice Blue

I started off with Proraso Pre Shave. The Soap Commander Renewal Shaving Soap face-lathered well with the Jayaruh #206 Badger brush. I did the two passes with the Lee Mfg. Straight and ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayer's Lemon WH and then Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

Love that razor Guy. Excellent photo my friend.
Steve

 

Wonderful pic of the Grand kids Doug and excellent gear selection as well.

 

Thank you Steve!

 

Agreed!

 

SOTN

F4 Toggle
Polsilver SI
Mariana Cottage "Southern Gentleman"
Made Rite 95 pure badge brush
'79 Homer Laughlin mug

'pert near BBS

 

It a bit difficult to lather and it looks thin, but it really cushions the shave. The smell is like Christmas. When you wipe your blade, the lather turns black.

 

7/28/2017
Jamie's Night Shave
1. PAA ATG Mentholated pre shave soap.
2. Crown King HAN POLO Soap.
3. Colorado Razor Designs - Brush with Synth knot.
4. Siribachi Bowl
5. MAC METAL WORKS DE RAZOR - aluminum Fatso. ASTRA Green blade
6. Humphries Citrus Witch Hazel
7. Crown King HAN POLO after shave / NIVEA Crème

 

Stirling Orange Chill
Hardright Davy Jones with a 22mm Synthetic knot
Asian rice bowl
WW2 Gillette Plastic Tech (1941-1945)
Gillette Silver Blue blade

 

Time to straighten up!

July 28

Razor - Kai Captain
Blade - (1)
Soap - Route 66 Sweeney Todd
Brush - 30DC LE
Post - Alum

Well, after realizing I wasn't going to be able to log on here last night I gave up on the whole idea of shaving. Yep, missed you that bad. I was tired anyway and figured I had earned a day off. So, no shave last night. Tonight is the night to give the Kai guarded blade a whirl to see how it compares to the Feather Pro Light that was amazingly bad before. Two Feather blades, both designed to be mild and easier to use, have been somewhat disappointing. The Soft Guard, pink case and all, provided a decent shave but nothing overly spectacular. Definitely harder to cut yourself, though. A plus for some. The Pro Light - is it even a real blade? So little exposure it is almost worthless, in my opinion, and too mild to even consider on a regular basis. For those with super-sensitive skin or super nervous about trying a pain stick? Maybe, but I'd pass on it if only because it doesn't provide enough of a shave to consider it worth it.

I've used the Kai guarded blade before, actually starting with this blade. And, it is an effective enough choice even with the guards. The first thing to notice from the picture below is, yes, you can see the blade in the razor. That helps. There is exposure to actually shave with. It is guarded fairly heavily as you can see but is also sharp enough that it remains smooth and very effective. I didn't have the urge to add pressure during the shave. Good steady strokes at the right angle produced a very fine near-BBS in two passes and a bit of touch up. I was able to go WTG and XTG very easily and with only one sensation of a potential problem. That occured largely due to my own lapse in concentration as I moved from the goatee line back to the ear on the right side to take another stroke. My mind wandered for a second and I felt the blade set down too steep. With a Feather Pro - blood on the steel. With this blade, though, nothing. Just a shudder as I anticipated the worst.

Overall I would recommend this blade for a beginner who wanted to take away some of the risk. It did the job well, and that's what a blade should do.

Hard to believe the week is gone already. Hello Saturday, and here's to everyone out there having a great weekend!

 

Saturday Shave​

Razor - Edwin Jagger "Kelvin"
Blade - Astra Superior Platinum
Shave Brush - Satin Tip "The Purest"
Shave Soap - Wet Shaving Products "Gaelic Tweed" Rustic Vegan Formula (In my own personally labeled tub)
Aftershave - Wet Shaving Products "Gaelic Tweed"
Deodorant - Creed Green Irish Tweed
Fragrance - Creed Green Irish Tweed

 

Date: 29 July 2017 is nearly 6:50am in West of London

Pre Shave: - Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush: - Envy Shave '8 Ball' 25/53mm Black Wolf Fan Knot
Lather: - Wilkinson Sword Shave Stick (european version grated into a plastic tub)
Razor: - Parker Variant Adjustable in Satin Chrome (WTG #5, XTG #5, ATG #2)
Blade: - Astra Superior Platinum #1
Post: - Thayers Witch Hazel 'Unscented' / Bulldog Original Aftershave Balm
Fragrance: - Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male EDT

 

Pre-Shave: @khun_diddy Olive Oil Soap, cold water
Razor: Guerrilla
Blade: Ladas (2)
Brush: Hucklaration
Lather: Australian Private Reserver Idoru
Post-shave: Alum, Stirling Bay Laurel Witch Hazel, Australian Emu Oil​

 

Good Morning Everyone! SOTD 07/29/17

Pal Adjustable (set at 1/2)
Schick (2)
Synthetic
Col. Conk Bay Rum
Cold Water Rinse, Witch Hazel
Stephan Bay Rum A/S

A Smooth Saturday Shave!

Have A Great Day Everyone!

 

SOTD 20170729



J&T® bamboo / Tuxedo.
Tadé “Savon du Barbier”.
SSSeygus Extrem OC.
Derby Extra (Turkey) (3).
Arko Men Cool after shave cream.

Don't like this (Aleppo) soap (for shaving) ...

 

Everything top notch friend. Beautiful combo

 

July 29, 2017
Wolfman Ti OC (.74mm)
Feather (3)
30 DC LE with Omega Boar
Mystic Water Lavender Lime
Folsom & Co Shambala

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