Shave of the Week Starting 20 September 2021 Another "I haven't used this stuff in awhile" shave Gillette Red Tip razor Gillette 7 O'Clock blade More For You SS JR #85 brush Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe Assorted A/S The More for You SS works well for me though it does have a strong Arko like scent. I don't mind that at all. All the parts seemed to like each other and a fine shave was had. My face is happy.
MMMonday, SEptemper 20th 2021 Razor: Gem Micromatic Flying wing, AKA- Guiding eye, MMBT, MMFW.....Excellent tame mid range, heaviest of the Micromatics, built to last generations, good for sensitive skin very enjoyable shave this morning. Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE(1) excellent blade, very sharp, great longevity, smooths out nicely + predictable. Soap: Razorock Lavender, nice masculine scent with excellent lather qualities. 2 tubs used up and 1 to go. (discontinued, hope they bring it back in the future.) Brush: Yaqi 2band badger, excellent lather generator, pillow like soft tips, great scrubber + great lather painter. Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on the cleaned beard area. Prep: cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. Post shave: Razorock King Louis Lavender with witch Hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizer balm(great stuff ) Results: CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers= Excellent shave with my MMFW + a Gem coated blade. Have some great shaves!
Shave of the Week Starting 27 September 2021 Weber DLC razor Silver Star blade WD Synthetic brush Palmolive SC Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe Assorted A/S All the parts liked each other and all is well. My face is happy. Now go enjoy your day folks
Shave of the Week Starting 4 October 2021 Gillette Tech razor Gillette 7 O'clock blade Burma Shave Boar brush Arko SS Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe Assorted A/S Mighty fine shave with some very basic tools. The Burma Shave brush is a pretty darn nice one. Well broken in, it's more scrubby than scritchy and make a fine lather. So all the parts liked each other and my face is happy. Now go enjoy your day folks
Shave of the Week Starting 11 October 2021 Gillette SuperSpeed razor Minora blade Plisson/L'Occitane brush Proraso Green SS Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe Assorted A/S First time with a Minora blade and it was right nice. Very smooth, comfortable and effective. I like it. All the other parts liked each other too so my face is happy. Now go enjoy your day folks
Shave of the Week Starting 18 Oct 2021 English FB Tech razor Astra SP blade Stirling Synthetic brush Lea Menthol SC Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe Assorted A/S A right dandy shave this morning. Extremely smooth, comfortable and very close. I'd rate it a DFS+. My face really really liked it. My pre-war Tech is a great shaver, but for me, this one is better. Now go enjoy your day folks.
Shave of the Week Starting 1 November 2021 Parker 87r razor Gillette 365 blade Shave Revolution Synthetic brush Proraso Green SS Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe Assorted A/S Nice razor/blade combo, very smooth and comfortable. Got an easy DFS and I liked it! All is well and my face is happy. Now go enjoy your day folks
Shave of the Week Starting 8 November 20221 SNMIRN razor Voskhod blade WD Synthetic brush Seaforth! Heather SS Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe Seaforth! Heather A/S Toner What a delightful way to start the week. Love the Seaforth Shave Soaps, they lather easily and well, smell divine and work so very well for me. The SNMIRN razor is such a surprise in that it shaves me closely, easily and very comfortably. It really is a bargain as I only paid $9.99 shipped to me. Not sure how long the magnets that hold the head together will last but I'll enjoy it till they quit. So all is well, my face is happy & ya'll need to go enjoy your day
MMMonday shave, Nov 8th 2021 Razor: Star bar #4 lather catcher- Mfg 1919-20, might of been the last models of the Star lather catchers MFG, tame mid range, beautiful design and works like a charm. I always get excellent shaves with razor and is one of my favorites. Excellence IMO. Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE(2) very sharp, great longevity, smooths out nicely + predictable. Soap: Razorock Santa Maria del Fiore, nice mild vanilla & tobacco scent with excellent lather qualities.(Misted) Brush: Yaqi 24mm 2band High mountain badger, excellent lather generator, pillow like soft tips, nice scrubber + great painter. Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe and bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on the cleaned beard area. Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. Post shave: Razorock Santa Maria del Fiore AS with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(balm) + scentless. Results: CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers = Excellent shave with my Star bar #4 with a coated Gem blade. Have some great shaves!
Shave of the Week Starting 15 November 2021 Gillette English Tech razor Astra SP blade Maggard Purple Swirl Synthetic brush Williams Menthol SC Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe Assorted A/S Mighty fine shave to start the week with. The Williams SC lathers easily and gives as right fine menthol sensation. So, all the parts liked each other and my face is happy. Now go enjoy your day folks.
Shave of the Week Starting 29 November 2021 Gillette Super Speed razor Astra SP blade Plisson/L'Occitane brush Lea SC Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe Assorted A/S Last week was tough, had to have lower back surgery fusing L4/L5/S1 and assorted other stuff while the surgeon was in there. So shaving wasn't high on my list, pain killers were though. Anyway, back at it now and glad about that. All the parts liked each other a lot and a fine shave was had. My face is happy AND, according to the wife, handsome. Lucky me that she thinks so. Now go enjoy your day folks
Shave of the Week Starting 6 December 2021 Gillette Flair Tip razor Treet Dura-Sharp blade Shave Revolution Synthetic brush Seaforth! Spice SS Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe Seaforth! Spice A/S A delightful start to the week, all the parts liked each other and my face is happy. The Seaforth! Spice SS lathered so easily and gave great protection. And I smell fabulous. Now go enjoy your day folks
Shave of the Week Starting 13 December 2021 Parker Variant razor Silver Star blade Stirling Synthetic brush Proraso Green SS Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe Assorted A/S Mighty fine shave to start the week with. All the parts are on good terms with each other and all is well. My face is happy. Now go enjoy your day folks.
Shave of the Week Starting 20 December 2021 Weber DLC razor Gillette 365 blade WD Synthetic brush Williams Menthol SC Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe Assorted A/S Although the Williams SC works very well, the scent is off putting for me. If it's not better tomorrow I'll change to something else, maybe Arko maybe not. Regardless the scent situation, I got a right dandy shave this morning and my face is happy. The Gillette 365 blades don't get a lot of love on any of the shaving boards and that's to bad. For me they are great, smooth, comfortable and very efficient. I like them a lot. Now go enjoy those Christmas week shaves folks
Shave of the Week Starting 27 December 2021 Gillette English Tech razor Astra SP blade Shave Revolution Synthetic brush Seaforth! Sea Spice Lime SS Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe Seaforth! Sea Spice Lime A/S Delightful shave to start the week with. Got the Seaforth as a Christmas present and really glad that Santa brought it. The scent is divine and the lather is fabulous. It's so easy to lather and gives great protection plus my face feels great afterwards. I really like it. Of course, I like all the Seaforth! shave soaps, my favorite brand. After all is said and done, my face is very happy. Now go enjoy your day folks.
Shave of the Week Starting 24 January 2022 Gillette New Short Comb razor Sharp Star blade Vie Long Silver Tip brush Lea Menthol SC Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe Assorted A/S Been awhile but glad to be back. Covid really kicked my behind and still having lingering effects which p**s me off. Anyway, all the parts like each other and a fine shave was had. I really like the Lea SC, it just works so well for me. Now go enjoy your day folks. Stay healthy. BTW, can't seem to load pic today, sorry about that.
Shave of the Week Starting 31 January 2022 Pearl Blaze razor GSB blade Maggard Purple Swirl Synthetic brush Lea Menthol SC Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe Assorted A/S Learning the Pearl Blaze razor but initial thoughts are "Mild". Sorta like a heavier/larger Tech. The shave was nice, comfortable and close. I'll make a report/review at the end of the week. Now go enjoy your day folks