Looks like we both had great shaves today! I think the VDH soaps are underrated. I used them when I started out as they were everywhere. Now they seem to be gone from store shelves in my area...

Thanks Scott. Van der Hagen was one of my first soaps because their razor started my journey into wetshaving. I agree that it is under rated. The puck is under $5 for 2.5 oz so it's very economical. Now, it may not be a top quality soap, but the performance is pretty good for my case use. I think you can get the soap in Target or a local supermarket.

Hmmmm...

You’re scaring me Steve

I think I'm finally getting the lather in a bowl down to the slickness I need. I just keep adding water until I get a nice dense and shiny lather then paint it on and also dip the tip of the brush in the sink and make it work. It has been an adventure, but since I'm only shaving my neck and cheeks about 3X a week, its not a hardship.

Lather: Arko
Brush: RR Plissoft
Razor: ATT Windsor
Blade: Personna (2)
Post: Captain's Choice Bay Rum

Excellent setup Troy. It's almost the same method as mine. I like my lather in the thin side because I find it much slicker. It's a similar concept of a slick thin layer of black ice.

We'll seee who gets the last laugh on 12-31-24. Might be me.

SRS # 995

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Taylor Eyewitness 1000
Brush: Jayaruh 329 Boar
Lather: PAA Atomic Age Bay Rum
Aftershave: PAA Atomic Age Bay Rum
Additional Care:
Omega Alum
Dickenson’s Original Witch Hazel
Stirling Unscented Glacial Balm

An outstanding shave with a soap that I have not used in a while. Super amount of slick lather with plenty to spare if I wanted to do a head shave.


This scent of the Thor’s Hammer aftershave is nice and not overpowering. That being said, I do enjoy the complimenting splash of the soap. I just ran out a whole ago.

Hope you all had a great day.
Tomoorw will be another PAA Bay Rum Shave: Atomic Pumpkin Bay Rum.

Terrific shave and pics Joe. The lather looks great!

16th November 2023.



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Shaving Recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/ Nivea Men Power 24H Fresh Effect Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Wrights Coal Tar Bar Soap.
Brush: Omega 48.
Bowl Lather.
Bowl: Tesco's Ceramic 'Cosmo' Side Bowl.
Lather: Palmolive Classic Shave cream
Blade: Lord Silver Star. (D4)
Razor: Merkur 34C.

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./Nivea Men Replenishing PSB./Denim Original ASL.

Greetings,

A great comfortable shave to finish my shaving week off.

The dependable Palmolive classic shave cream provided a slick protective lather in a short space of time.... When ever I mention to family and friends that 'I still wear Denim' I get some vague interesting looks and comments....Not that this concerns me in the slightest, the younger chaps that I work with don't understand the greatness of Denim which is a pity, but it's their loss if they can't appreciate a classic 'Old School' fragrance...That's my excuse anyway.

A comfortable 2 pass + pick ups silky smooth shave with no errors to report. Finishing the shave off with a generous splash of Denim Original ASL.

My face is feeling smooth & smelling divine.

Keep safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.

Excellent shave and focus on the Feather.

Thank you Joe.

Very nice shave Barry. This old chap has not tried the Denim a/s. There you go again, tempting the masses.

Thank you Joe...Denim original a/s is an acquired taste, but a taste that I love.

Great Shaves guys.

That's one heck of a pile of lather Joe. I can see why you head shavers all use bowls....

Thank you and I hope you have great day Joe!

Always making progress which is the fun part of this journey. Well done Troy.

You as well Scott.

Wonderful setup, pic and shave Barry! As I was reading your post, I thought you were talking about blue jeans. Lol! The significance of a picture is worth a thousand words was quite evident in making clear your meaning. Alas, I never heard of Denim aftershave. Enjoy your day!