SoS; February 2018

Friday's Shave


Proraso Pre Shave
Old Spice Musk
JR #258 Synthetic
47 Gillette Aristocrat
Polsilver Super Iridium
CWR
Thayer's Lemon WH
Aqua Velva Musk

I started off with Proraso Pre Shave. The Old Spice Musk Shaving Cream face-lathered well with the JR #258 Synthetic brush. I did two passes with the 1947 Gillette Aristocrat Razor using a Polsilver Super Iridium blade 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 Musk AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

I got and used some today. It's good with a shavette because it's slick and doesn't lather too richly. The scent reminds me of Nivea ASB unscented. Great recommendation! Thanks!

 

Your Most Welcome!

 

For Friday's shave, virtually the same but a couple changes, so you get the whole menu:

prep-Nivea 4 Men Bodywash in shower(Maximum Hydration-w/Aloe Vera)
shave-Stirling Barbershop soap
brush-Jayaruh #59
razor-Gillette Sensor Deuce Pivot + DisposeABLE
A.S-Clubman Original

 

Wostenholm IXL Frameback
Rubberset 400
Vintage Yardley
Shulton Old Spice

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Looking at the razor... one blade?

 

Beautiful setup my friend

 

Do you hone your own blades? I have a Wilkinson Sword seven day set but have not ever used it.

 

Date: 09 February 2018

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush:- Stirling Finest Badger 26/54mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Tabac 4x
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Frankenrazor:– Muhle R41 v2013 head with Bulldog Handle
Blade:- Astra Superior Platinum #4
Post-shave:- Thayers Witch Hazel / Lucky Tiger Aftershave & Face Tonic
Fragrance:- L'eau D'issey Pour Homme

 

Love this matching set.

 

I mentioned across the street that some people say grating helps the lather. I say grate away.

 

Used the Lord plastic disposible shavette today. New blade snapped in but did not feel as smooth as it usually is. DFS with one weeper down very low on my neck. The VDH boar worked good with the Williams and the Boots AS finished it all up.

 

SOTD Wednesday 2/08/2018
RAZOR: Parker SR1
BLADE: Derby Professional blade - 9+ shaves on this particular blade
BRUSH: NO - applied by hand
PREP: hot water shower with Nourish Cool Cucumber Green Tea Moisturizing Soap, followed by hot water rinse
PRE SHAVE: None
SHAVE CREAM: Gillette Venus (with OLAY) Vanilla Cashmere shave gel
POST SHAVE: Hot water rinse
AFTERSHAVE: Aqua Velva Ice Blue
BALM: Gillette AS Gel

A very quick, uncomplicated and efficient shave. 1-pass DFS - no touchups neck or chin.
This is the 1st time I have used the Gillette Venus cream with my trusted Parker SR1.
Excellent protection, glide, and wonderful scent. WINNER!

 

Yes, but I haven't honed a Wilkie 7 day blade yet. I have many NOS Wilkie Empire blades, but haven't honed any.

 

Getting in the Olympic mood with the Schick L Championship Edition (I believe made for the 1976 games in Montreal)...
Schick Plus Platinum blade
Razorock Extra Chubby Silvertip Badger
Vintage Williams
Topped off with some Country Club Frozen Vetiver since it is the Winter Games.

Enjoy your shave!
Tom

 

02/09/18 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with Daisygirl Soaps - Citrus Spice Goats Milk Soap
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Lime Ginger Tea Tree Conditioning Shampoo Puck
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements ICE Pre-Shave Soap
The Sudsy Soapery 100% All Natural Supercreamed & Whipped Delor De Treget Shave Soap
RazoRock 400 Butterscotch 24 x 57mm Synthetic Noir Plissoft Brush
Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
Timeless Polished Stainless Steel OC Razor with 0.95mm Blade Gap, Scalloped Cap, & Dimpled Handle
Bolzano Superinox Blade - 1st Shave
RazoRock Alum Block
Homemade Lime & Rose Witch Hazel
Lucky Tiger After Shave and Face Tonic
The Sudsy Soapery 100% All Natural Sandalwood & Citrus Creamy Aftershave Balm
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Lime Ginger Tea Tree Natural Deodorant - New Sport Strength ​

 

Favorite February

February 8

Razor - Gem MMOC
Blade - ASR Carbon - CVS (5)
Soap - Stirling Ozark Mountain
Brush - Stirling Two Band Synthetic
Post - Alum

Fifth shave on the blade and I think that's going to do it. It's starting to lose just a little of its effectiveness even though it's still basically as smooth as it was on the first day. Just the slightest hint of roughness, if any, but the two passes and touch up only got me to a low-end DFS. Perfectly fine for a shave while on two days off, but I can tell that I need to switch out for tomorrow.

Great lather with the Stirling brush and soap and the alum was quiet tonight. Either I finally got the touch right or the blade is just not able to cause irritation anymore. Either way, I'll take it.

My better half and I will be heading out late tomorrow morning for an early Valentine's Day trip. Going to drive over to the lake in Illinois where we got married and just kind of hang out and maybe check out a few shops. Having a nice dinner tomorrow night at a great steakhouse and winery. Should be a fun day. Hope you have a great Friday and roll into your weekend on a high note!

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RR Gamechanger prototype & Feather blade #1
RR F-400 XXL
B&M Seville
Humphreys Alcoholado Maravilla
Nivea 2in1 lotion
B&M Seville A/S splash

Great shave and the final one as it goes off tomorrow. What can I say? I signed up for the email alerts from Italian Barber when it becomes available. I’m buying 2 of them. Have a great evening and shaves Gents....
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9 February 2018

* Weber DLC + Stork Ex Brass
* Wizamet Iridium Super
* Shavemac D-01 2-Band Marble Blue
* Mystic Water Egyptian Dragon
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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FRIDAY'S SHAVE​

Razor - Edwin Jagger "Kelvin"
Blade - Feather HI-Stainless *7th shave
Shave Brush - Satin Tip "The Purest"
Razor/Brush Stand by Royal Shave
Pre-shave Oil - Lather & Wood "unscented"
Shave Soap - Catie's Bubbles "Le Piment de La Vie"
Aftershave - Country Club for Men "Southern Oud"
Post-shave Balm - Retseliney Luxury Skin Care Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum
Deodorant - Sam's Natural "Tobacco"
Fragrance - Creed Royal Oud