My new bowl is here, my new bowl is here. Thank you Jason, this thing is gorgeous. It almost turned me into a night shaver It’s all ready for morning with the equally beautiful LE 30DC brush
Monday October 30 just before midnight -- pick me up shave Schick E2 / Personna (5ish) Semogue Owners Club cherrywood boar brush TOBS Mr. Taylor cream TSD Sandalwood Milk Aftershave Balm I'm into the last stretch of a very long multiple shift and had a quick shave to perk me up. Worked very well. TOBS creams always produce a wonderful lather for me and tonight was no exception. I used a generous dash of the Mr. Taylor cream and the SOC brush whipped up a bowl full of creamy goodness for me. I think my SOC brush is well broken in now. The brush is very soft and when heavily loaded does an excellent job of painting the lather on my face. And there is absolutely no scritch from it. Even when the brush doesn't work well because I haven't added enough product, all that happens is that the lather is skimpy -- the brush still feels soft and without any scratchiness. Mr. Taylor is a sandalwood base with a bunch of other primarily herbal scents added to it. I don't have an aftershave balm or splash that exactly matches it (TOBS does make balms and aftershaves that match its most popular scents, including Mr. Taylor, but I don't have any of them.) However, the TSD pure sandalwood balm was close enough, and between it and the TOBS cream my face is left feeling smooth and well hydrated. Overall a pleasant break.
Monday Shave: Woke up late so no time for a straight, good thing I had preloaded my Hoffritz Slant. Nice shave and out the door, I hate jet lag. Irritation A Closeness A Razor: Hoffrizt Slant Rapira Swedish Steel Brush: Simpson Duke 3 best Pre: Nivea Soap: MdC AS: Antaeus ASB Scent: Chanel Antaeus
Tuesday Shave: Sunday night in a jet lagged crazed moment I touched up allot of razors on the new Gomukyo 20k, one was this monster of a blade, M Martinez smiling 8/8. The edge was very smooth and very sharp. I really enjoy this big blade with it's big smile. Just short of epic with a small weeper. Irritation A Closeness A Smoothness A+ Sharpness A+ Razor: M Marinez 8/8 Stop: Mastro Livi Brush: Rooney Best Pre: Nivea Soap: B&M AS: Speick Scent: Guerlain Derby
OCtober 31, 2017 Wolfman OC Ti (0.74mm) with Triad Ti Aristocrat Personna 74 (16) Wild West Brushworks 30mm Tuxedo CRSW Jeff’s Soap Floid Blue The pumpkin Maya painted is up for today's SOTD picture. A good shave is always a nice start to the day. The WWB whipped up Jeff's Soap easily. Three passes and some touch ups left me with a very close comfortable shave. The blade is just about done. It requires more buffing and touch ups each day to get the same results. Overall I am pleased with how long the blade lasted. Thanks @Douglas Carey for the chance to give them a try. A splash of Floid Blue and I am ready for the day. I hope everyone has a great Tuesday.
OCtober 2017 Recap Open Comb razors are my favorite type of DE razors, so I always look forward to OCtober. Overtime I have reduced the number of OC razors I own down to three. During the month, I took the opportunity to use all three of these OC razors. Each deliver close smooth shaves but have their own characteristics which keep things interesting. The regular Wolfman has the blade feel of a Slim on 5 but the efficiency of Slim on 9+. The Timeless 0.95mm OC is a very smooth and efficient shaver. It does require a light touch but has a wide range of angles that work with the razor. The Wolfman with increased blade gap is just as efficient but has a much narrower sweet spot. As always, I have enjoyed reading and following along during the month. I am looking forward to next month with the 30 Day Crew.
Gem OCMM Gem Stainless PTFE 2 Semogue BC Mistura Soap Commander Love Last shave of the OC focus was another good one. After 3 foci over the last 3 months, I think I am going to skip the No Variation November. I have spent plenty of time with my razors and don't feel like being locked into a kit for the month. Enjoy your day.
Great picture, Clint! Another beautiful pumpkin. And, once again, a terrific write up to wrap up the month!
OCtober 31 SOTD: 30DC LE Brush MWF Gillette Sheraton Stirling Unscented PSB Clubman Special Reserve Wrapping up this OC Focus with the Sheraton. It has been a great razor, as has the Aristocrat. I've always enjoyed OC, but these TTO OC are a lot of fun. I've definitely enjoyed this month. I hope everyone has a great day!
SOTD October 31, 2017 Prep: Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap Blade: Schick Razor: Schick G8 injector Brush: Jayaruh #142 black badger Lather: Wilkinson Sword shave stick Post: Witch hazel, Pitralon Classic aftershave WTG, touch up Final shave of the month and another shave stick shave. The Wilkinson stick has made terrific lather all month. I've been really pleased with the results of this month's focus and now feel quite confident that I can get serviceable and even terrific lathers from shave sticks. That makes traveling a little easier! The key for me was a "less is more" approach and not rubbing in too much soap initially. Then keeping the brush nice and hydrated as you work up the suds was the next step. Nice shave today and a good month all around. I've enjoyed the addition of the pre-shave soap and will continue using it. Have a great day!
