SoS; April 2018

I`m researching 2 piece razors. They are so easy to slip a `Snapped` de blade in (load). I need something that is pretty mild because of my tremors, and I have a ton of de blades. It`s just research. I will more than likely PIF them with a couple of de razors I no longer use. Thanks for the info.

Bill

 

Parker Variant razor
Silver Star blade
VeraSoapCo Peppermint SS
Plisson/L'Occitane brush
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Basbasol Brisk A/S w/added menthol

Another great shave from the above. So what did I learn this week? That this is a great combo for me and I could use it everyday but I don't have to cuz we have so many choices and that's super nice. Also, using the same setup for length of time helps us to understand our gear and that's always good. Anyway, my face is very happy. Now go enjoy your day folks.

 

Prep: hot shower with conditioner to my face.
Brush: Semouge owners club 2012 SE
Soap: wet shave products black orchid sample I received free from Lee.
Razor: merkur 38c
Blade: persona medical prep
Post: menthol crystal spiked witch hazel
Aftershave: la Toja
Lotion: Gillette aftershave gel
Cologne: CK One

Wanted to use something different and when I saw the black orchid I new that was what I was looking for. Especially since spring is here. La Toja aftershave, witch hazel and Gillette gel left my skin feeling great this morning.

 

I agree! That is a great refreshing scent!

 

Fougere Friday
Fantastic shave today. The lather smelled great and provided the slickness needed for the Vision to destroy my stubble closely and comfortably. Virtually no burn from the splash confirmed the quality of this shave.

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Merkur Vision
Blade: Personna Platinum
Brush: Wild West Go Green
Lather: B-M Beaudelaire
Aftershave: B-M Beaudelaire
Additional Care:
PAA Cube

 

Friday April 6,2018

Razor: Gillette Guard
Blade: Guard Cart. (8)
Lather: Gillette Foamy
AS: Mennen Afta
Newspaper Date: July 27,1945

WOW ! A 2 1/2 pass shave, WTG/ATG/ then lather only the neck and turn that little plastic masterpiece loose. Rinse with warm water, then really cold water. One tiny weeper disappeared with the cold water. No little red dots on my Kleenex test. Applied Mennen Afta for a BBS. Happy as a flea on a dog`s back. God go with each one of you.

Bill

 

look like the dog approves of the Gillette(Foamy)

 

Saturday morning:

L'Oreal Men Expert Facial Wash
Razorock Plissoft 26mm Monster
Super Speed/Astra day 6
Proraso Green SS
Lucky Tiger AS Cream
Proraso Green AS Splash

That's it, that's all!

 

The Saturday Plan:

prep-Dial 4 Men Bodywash(Max. Moisture)
shave-Barbasol Original
razor-Gillette Sensor Deuce Pivot DisposeABLE
A.S.-Clubman Special Reserve

 

Testina Gentile-DOC/BIC (2). Marvelous! Happy Friday.

Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

 

Current tally at Amazon for Clubman Vanilla: 5-stars, 64%, 4-stars 18%. Nice wide gap .

 

April 6th SOTD
Gillette SA-84 w 7 O'clock SP (blue pack)
Arko
Omega '49/ Walnut
Thayers
Florida Water

 

Brush: WDC-8/Maseto 24mm 2BF
Soap: D.R. Harris Lavender Stick
Razor: Igor (on loan)
Blade: Gem Blue Star
Post: Warm then cold water rinse, Vitamin E Oil, Cella Eau de Lavande

First time with the Igor and I tried it on mid setting.
It's a very audible razor and has quite a bit of blade feel even on mid setting. Both helped me find and maintain the ideal angle.
When rinsing whilst shaving it needs a few shakes, as the head holds a lot of water, possibly even more than a 1924.
I'm very impressed indeed and it never ceases to amaze me just how talented some members of these forums are.
If this was for sale or a Kick Starter project I'd be all over it.
Happy Shaving one and all.

 

Custom Lady Eversharp Razor
Vintage Personna Injector Blade
Frank Shaving Badger Brush
Vintage Klar Shave Soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Avon Wild Country After Shave (Snoopy)
Avon Wild Country Cologne (Brush)

I wasn't going to shave today, but I had to try out this razor I worked on (http://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/custom-lady-eversharp-razor.59329/#post-1414030), in case you want to see how I did it. I ran out of new blades, but loaded the razor with one from an older Personna dispenser. Since my early model Schick I (55) is my favorite injector razor, I pretty much compare other injector razors to that one. And I have to say, it was a great shave, maybe even better than my I, at least an equal to it. The handle just feels so good and easy to control, and the older Personna blade seemed to feel a bit sharper and smoother compared to modern ones. After two passes, it was a nice DFS shave, but finished the shave with some minor touch up for an excellent smooth and comfortable BBS shave.

 

Friday, April 6

Proraso~~Semogue 620~~'56 Super-Speed~~Wilkinson Light Brigade
Have a great day!​

 

L'Oreal Men Expert Hydra Sensitive Face Wash
Maseto 30mm silvertip
OSP Barbershop soap
Geo. Wostenholm and Sons Pipe Razor
A little alum, and
Pinaud Clubman After shave lotion

3 passes. Excellent BBS. SUCH a good shave!

 

He`s guarding it with his life. I have a can of equate (Walmart brand, 98c). Hope I don`t make him mad. You have to put down `Maddogs`.

Bill

 

Today's shave
Hot water wash with a washcloth
Hoffritz pure badger
Sara's Creations Loud Lavender
Merkur Progress (3.5)
Rapira ss (1)
Laboritorios del Pueblo Lavender Florida Water
This afternoon's shave was very nice. I used a blade given pif here at the den. I don't remember having used this brand before. It was quite nice. It felt very keen and reminiscent of Ladas (one of my favorites). The progress did it's usual excellent job. Sara's loud lavender filled the room and made very nice lather. Finished with Lavender Florida Water. Quickly becoming my favorite setup (at least a setup i reach for often).
Hope y'all did as well, or better.

 

Saturday Planned SOTD


Razor: Ever-Ready Streamline
Blade: Gem PTFE SS (D10)
Brush: Nathan Clark Envy White 27mm Anodized Bronze
Scuttle: Woodhead Medium
Pre-Shave Scrub: Lisa's Spicy Lime Patchouli
Pre-Shave Butter: Mickey Lee Lime
Shave Soap: Krampert's Acadian Spice Bay Rum
Balm: Viking Soaps Bay Rum
Aftershave: Krampert's Acadian Spice Bay Rum

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Good shot of Doc Pinaud-well, from his kneecaps on up.