SoS Jan 26 - Feb 01

Bob, great picture and implements.

 

Bob, what's your take on the Connaught cream? I've been meaning to try it out and see if it's as good as I'm hearing, and you seem to be pretty heavy into the traditional, older non-reformulated stuff (D.R. Harris milk, Coates creams, etc.)

 

Jason,it's very similar to a JM Fraser or Florena type of cream,although I would say it's has a little more cushion.Paul's scents are absolutely amazing. I've been hoping he will add a vetiver cream to his line.

 

That seals it. I gotta order some tubs.

Thanks!

 

Friday 1/29 . . .

• [*]Prep: Rite Aid Skin Cleansing Cream & Hot Towel
  [*]Brush: Ever Ready 300 refurbished with silvertip badger knot by The Knotty Badger
  [*]Cream: TSD Bamboo & Teak
  [*]Razor: GEM Featherweight
  [*]Blade: Ted Pella PTFE coated SE (shave 1)
  [*]Oil Pass: Leisureguy's Last-Pass Shave Oil
  [*]A/S: Thayer's Lavender Witch Hazel Toner & Nivea Extra Soothing ASB
  [*]EDT: TSD Bamboo & Teak
  
  [*]Result: Pretty good shave. Not BBS but almost. Had to be careful with the razor and blade today because of the nicks from yesterday. No blood cause I was very, very careful today. Enjoy the scent of the TSD Bamboo & Teak. So does the wife.

 

Friday 1/29 . . .

• [*]Prep: Rite Aid Skin Cleansing Cream & Hot Towel
  [*]Brush: Ever Ready 300 refurbished with silvertip badger knot by The Knotty Badger
  [*]Cream: TSD Bamboo & Teak
  [*]Razor: GEM Featherweight
  [*]Blade: Ted Pella PTFE coated SE (shave 1)
  [*]Oil Pass: Leisureguy's Last-Pass Shave Oil
  [*]A/S: Thayer's Lavender Witch Hazel Toner & Nivea Extra Soothing ASB
  [*]EDT: TSD Bamboo & Teak
  
  [*]Result: Pretty good shave. Not BBS but almost. Had to be careful with the razor and blade today because of the nicks from yesterday. No blood cause I was very, very careful today. Enjoy the scent of the TSD Bamboo & Teak. So does the wife.

 

SOTD January 30, 2009

Olivia's Crema "Myrrhe" | C&E BBB | Wapi | Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS | Jojoba Oil

 

Friday

 

Friday

Razor: Gillette Slim
Blade: Red-Pack Personna
Brush: Tweezerman
Soap: MWF
A/S: Skin Bracer

 

Saturday:

Omega Silvertip
Weishi Chrome/Super Max day 3
TGQ Mandarin Martini S/S
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Musgo Real Classic A/S
Quorum EDT

I was very lucky this time, because the Weishi is so gentle. I got a little careless, but I still escaped with no cuts, or even any weepers. All I got was a nice shave!

 

Razor: 1947 Aristocrat
Blade: Gillette Super Blue Blade day 2
Brush: C&E BBB
Lather: Proraso red
A/S: Aqua Velva

 

A quick two-pass, but very smooth shave before going to watch my son's hockey game Friday evening.

'57 Superspeed | Derby Extra | Fendrihan Silvertip | Moss Scuttle | Blenheim Bouquet S/C | Aqua Velva Musk A/S

 

Saturday

New Standard
Crystal
Pirates Cove Menthol Soap
Omega Small Boar
Thayers Rose Witch Hazel
Pinaud Clubman Bay Rum

The Crystal is an excellent blade

 

After the usual 1-2 minute hot towel prep:

Shavemac 22mm silvertip
Brevete/7 0'clock SharpEdge
MWF
Lucky Tiger AS
The Gentlemen's Quarter 'Leatherneck' EdT (sigh......down to my last few squirts).

Man......this razor shaves me extremely close........ as good as the opens combs for sure. Heh, I do have to go a little slower using it, since the margin for error is pretty slim. Unlike when using my fatboy, I'm very aware of the sharp blade on my face, and the comfort level isn't quite the same either. However, the shave I get from this little thing, plus the idea of even using something so strange looking, are two compelling reasons to make this an excellent change of pace razor.

Man.........I'm hoping Colleen is gonna be marketing her EdTs soon. I've been nursing the tiny amount she'd sent me months ago.....the little tease......heh. I like this fragrance more than almost any others I've tried, and that includes many 'niche' or other high end types. Heh, not surprisingly, I also really enjoy her shaving soap by the same name.

A very fun shave today.........whew, my face is amazingly smooth.
Martin

 

On the road again

Liberty, VA

Kiehl's "Close Shavers" Squadron
Parker 89 R with 7 am
Rinse

Off to soccer showcase

Shave Well Be Well

 

Saturday

Razor: Merkur Futur - polished chrome
Blade: Derby Extra (5)
Cream: KMF Cool Mint
Post: Thayer's Witch Hazel with Aloe
A/S: Nivea ASB

 

Saturday: Lord Smart razor / Sharp Stainles blade d1 / Boreal 322 boar brush / Erasmic SS / Florida Water Cologne / Wesley & Scott's Lime Balm

Went low cost today and got a DFS. Also, finally got the Erasmic SS to lather properly and it worked well. I see now why people like it.

 

Been a long time since I posted in the SoS--

Saturday:

Frederick Reynolds 9/16 frameback with notch
C&E BB brush
T&H Lavender cream
witch hazel splash
Proraso Liquid Cream AS

 

Good Saturday to all.

Gillette Tech w/Red Personna (1st day)
Edwin Jagger BBB
Poraso (red)
Florida Water
ARKO After Shave cream
GFT Wild Fern cologne (sample)

First time with the Tech, first time with the Personna...seemed very sharp compared with the 7 O'clock yellows I have been using in my other razors. The Poraso provided me with copious lather that I used for three passes. I enjoy shaving on Saturday and Sunday when I can really be leisurely and enjoy the process.

Nathan

 

shaving with what I sell!

Edwin Jagger 11H37 (boar bristle in olivewood handle)
Edwin Jagger Aloe Vera Shaving Soap
Edwin Jagger DE89L
Gillette "Swede"
Laboratoires OSMA alum block
Institut Karité Aftershave balm