It's not how much you spend on shaving items, but how much time you spend on your technique that provides great shaves. You spent a lot of time and it shows. Have a super day Gary!

Very cool, Ken!

Awesome shave Joe!

Thanks Joe...that's why I asked for a set of your lab keys .

Explains why Bill Neumann soaps are expected to be hard to lather.. As for Razorock, their Lime has been tough to lather-last spring/summer I finally made a couple dents in it. Looking forward to using it this spring/summer.

March 21 SOTN

Good evening!




Straight Razor Shave #353
6/8 Ralf Aust
JR #290 Cashmere Brush
Stirling Barbership SS
Pinaud Clubman Lilac Vegetal AS
Maggard's Alum Block
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Beard Growth: 27.5 hrs

Yesterday's shave was real close so I could have waited this morning, but I didn't want to take a chance to rush a straight shave in case I get called to sub tomorrow.
I went with an old-fashioned barbershop shave with this setup. The Stirling Barbership SS has that powdery scent that is reminiscent of the 1960's barbershop. I made a nice, thick, slick lather that really was fun, but not necessary for me to have a nice shave. Sometimes, I just want to enjoy a real, voluminous lather.
The Ralf Aust is still sharp because Maggard's did a nice job honing it when I bought this razor 3 yrs ago. I just needed two passes without a touchup to get a nice, close and comfortable shave without red liquid or irritation present. The alum gave very slight feedback which told me that I did get a close, comfortable shave. Did my normal postshave ritual that ended with the mighty Veg. Take care.

..it's not bad stuff.good in a pinch...feels a bit like mayonnaise..

thank you Joe.i like the drug store stuff for the work shaves as it gets used up quickly.and mostly scentless.i save my nice stuff for days off when i can thoroughly enjoy it..i will have to keep a supply of unscented product around for future but it will always be readily available local cheapo stuff.once the masks disappear i will stop using balm.. most of the tube creams won't get repurchased..

awesome gents..

You still have to wear masks?

Thanks Gary!

in the workplace.not for too much longer though.

for tomorrow..

tech tuesday
brit fb tech
7 oclock black
omega
proraso blue
nivea balm

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With that gear, I would be singing, "The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow."

22nd March 2022.



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Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Asda Sea Salt & Fennel Extract 2 in1 Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Simple Pure Bar Soap.
Brush: Semogue 1470.
Bowl Lather.
Bowl: Tesco's Ceramic 'Cosmo' Side Bowl.
Lather: Scottish Fine Shaving Soap.
Blade : Dorco Prime Platinum. (D2)
Razor: FaTip Grande.

Post:
Cold water face wash with brush squeezing's, Cold Water Face Rinse. /Homemade (~Autumn/Winter mix~) peppermint lavender, eucalyptus, + Tea Tree essential Oils Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./ Boots Freshwood ASL + ASB.

Greetings,

Early morning shave,

A wonderful performance from FaTip Grande/Dorco Prime Platinum duo...The Dorco Prime Platinum is such a smooth efficient forgiving blade which isn't fussy with the razor you paired it up with.

A enjoyable 2 pass + pick ups close comfortable shave with no errors to report...Finishing the shave off with small dollop of Boots Freshwood ASB.

My face is feeling silky smooth & smelling divine.

Stay safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.

Wonderful shave Barry! Have a super day!

Parker 87R with a Feather blade. Proraso pre-shave. I tried a new soap this morning. Sir Hare. A bit harder to lather but we got there with my Simpson brush. Finished off with Proraso after-shave balm. It looks like Mickey flustered the Joker! My cat decided to help this morning too!

Nice shave and thank goodness it was not a cat - astrophy. Lol. Enjoy your day Hogie.

Mayo, eh? That's gonna make ny next shave with RMBC kinda weird-I'll just have to forget the Mayo persuasion. Try to, anyway. I use it like you do-in a pinch.