March 18, 2018 Colonial Razors Brass General Feather Super Pro WDC-6 with El Druida Manchurian Nuàvia Blu
Pre: Warm water face wash Brush: Omega 11137 Boar Soap: Salters Tallow Razor: MIL Industries OC (pass around) Blade: Astra SP Post: Warm then cold water rinse, Pashana AS As others have said the finish on this razor isn't great, lots of burring between the teeth on the underside of the baseplate. Definitely not a £70 razor, though I understand you can pick them up for £20 on eBay. The blade aligns up evenly and is held securely and the shave was pretty efficient and smooth but my skin feels slightly uncomfortable. I suspect this is due to the very heavy (3 5/8oz) handle and I'll try it with a different one next time. The Pashana aftershave is really growing on me, the very old school scent is like comfort food for the olfactory receptors. Have a great Sunday.
Sun. 3/18/18 Good morning friends. A fine three pass shave this morning. I am smooth and refreshed. Have a great day guys. ☺️
SOTD 20180318. J&T® black walnut / APShaveCo synthetic STF 26 mm. Razor Master "Ari". Vintage 7 O'Clock NEW / custom handle. Hema blade (5). Jan's Splash "Orange/Thyme/Pine".
SE Sunday's Shave Proraso Pre Shave Williams Jayaruh #268 C.V. Heljestrand Lather Catcher C.V. Heljestrand Wedge CWR Thayer's Lemon WH Aqua Velva Musk I started off with Proraso Pre Shave. The Williams Mug Shaving Soap face-lathered well with the Jayaruh #268 synthetic brush. I did two passes with the C.V. Heljestrand Lather Catcher Razor using a C.V. Heljestrand Wedge 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...
Although my Astra blade is pretty well finished it still gave me one last hoorah by cleaning me up BBS in two passes - there's no way it could have done a third one. This Wriggly Tin Rosemary Mint soap from South Africa wouldn't win an Academy award for its scent, but it sure lathers beautifully, it's fairly cooling, and it has excellent post-shave care. The Lucky Tiger and Skin Bracer were a perfect finish to this great shave! Enjoy your Sunday!
Sunday Prep: Warm Shower-Maggard London Barbershop Soap Soap: Country Club Spice Trail Razor: Gillette NEW Long Comb Blade: Perma-Sharp Super (Shave #8) Brush: Elite Razor Manchurian White-24mmx50mm Aftershave: Country Club Southern Oud WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angles for my beard) Country Club Spice Trail today. 20 seconds to load the Elite Razor Manchurian White brush. Easy, thick, slick, lather. Perma-Sharp Super still in the Gillette NEW Long Comb. Excellent smooth, close, shave. I finished with Country Club Southern Oud aftershave. Bob
It’s been over a week since I posted last on SOTD, been traveling for work. So, I ask my fellow brethren to forgive my temporary derailment of my usual shaving routine. Yes, disposable razors. I know, I know....... The worst part is, I’ve got about 2 more weeks of travel and the plastic blues. May the shaving gods pardon my infractions. The Travel Kit Barbasol Twin Disposable Razor Omega Boar Dr. Carver’s Pillowy Shave Lather Dr. Carver’s Post Shave Cream Nivea Sensitive A/S Lotion Actually, these plastic blues from Barbasol aren’t half bad. A 2 pass plus touch ups gives a pretty good close shave. Light as a feather, but they do their job. Have a great day and shaves Gents....
March 18,2018 Sunday Razor : Gillette Guard Blade: Guard Single edge(5) Lather: Gillette Foamy AS: AV Musk/ Afta Newspaper date: Sept. 10, 1943 I believe this mornings shave is far better than anything I`ve experienced in the near past. A 2 pass, WTG/ATG with some clean up with small dabs of lather where needed. I`m gonna say awfully close to Dolphin Smooth. So smooth, I didn`t even need the Kleenex test. One very Happy Camper here, wishing the same for all. God Bless. Bill
PAA Bakelite Slant/BIC. Last night's SPEHS and this morning's full beard and head shave provide further evidence (not that I needed any) that if you need a heavy razor to get a great shave the razor is not your issue. My only problem here is that the blade ends don't have much protection, but I can't fault the shave one wit. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk
March 18 SOTD: Razor: Vanta Blade: Derby Premium Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts Aurora Lather: Stirling San Antonio Aftershave: Chatillon Lux Gratiot League Square Additional Care: Stirling Unscented PSB
Here's my Menthol Monday setup: Neutrogena Men Facial Wash Razorock Plissoft 26mm Monster Super Speed/new Astra Stirling Glacial Spearmint SS Stirling Glacial Spearmint AS Balm B&M Arctique AS Splash Acqua di Selva Cologne Bring on that heavenly freeze!
Sunday, March 18 Vintage AoS Lavender~~Paladin PK-47~~2011 Mühle R41~~Personna Med Prep Have a great day!
