SoS: June 21-27 2010

No, don't think your memory is going. Not to many folks use or at least admit to using a Parker. I have a 91r that works well and I use it occasionally though I used to use it a lot.

The 99r is new and I'm not sure about it yet. Very aggressive/harsh during today's shave. Maybe a different blade? I'll keep everyone posted.

 

Razor: Rolls Razor Imperial 2
Brush: Omega 599
Cream: C.O. Bigelow
AS: AII Osage
ASB: C.O. Bigelow Black Elixir
Cologne: C.O. Bigelow Black Elixir

 

Razor: Dovo Prima Klang 5/8
Brush: Kent B&B 2009 LE
Soap: Trumper Violet
AS: TSD Subzero splash
Cologne: Diptyque Philosykos

 

This is late, technically I did this 6/22.

Razor: Merkur 34C
Blade: Derby
Pre-shave: homemade glycerine concoction
Soap: Earthly Body Hemp Shave Cream in Kissable
Brush: cheapo brush from the Art of Shaving

This was by far the worst shave I've had yet with my DE. I think it's the shaving cream! I've used it before and it was okay, but that was in a different city so I wonder if the water made a difference. I also used a brush this time, and the cream didn't lather. AT ALL. Before I just slathered it on and shaved away. I tried it again so I could write a review, but maybe I'll have to try it again one more time before I do that.



Today's experiment; Proraso! I haven't used it before, just got two HUGE tubes of it for about $10 at Bath and Body Works during their sale.

 

Thursday June 24

65' Slim (7)
Dorco 301 (3)
Ever Ready Boar
Home Made PreShave Oil + M-Bomb
TSD Cool Water SS
Osage Rub, Cool Wave A/S
Dunkin Donut Coffee + vanilla

5 blades, 3+ passes. Got a 3rd great shave from this Dorco 301, but probably will not push a 4th as it was starting to jump and catch a bit. The menthol combo worked too....OH YES!

 

Hot Shower
Imperial Extra Hollow Ground
Omega Boar Brush
Arko Shavestick
Black Suede ASB
Black Suede Cologne
Pipe: 1958 Kaywoodie Mandarin
Tobacco: Peterson's University Flake

Great shave this morning! Decided to go redneck this morning. Gentleman George on tunes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eh8QdLfrBrQ

 

Thurs

Arko pressed into a mug
Simspon Beaufort B1
Feather Portable head on a larger handle
Red IP Day 5
Barbasol Pacific Rush

Tried to push the Personna an extra day and while I didn't get any tugging, it just wasn't as sharp. Still got a decent shave, but it took some extra work to get there. Not BBS, but good enough to look presentable at work today.

 

Thursday

Prep: Hot shower, hand strop blade, soak brush
Coffee: Home roasted Costa Rica Tarrazu, hot and black
Soap: TOBS Sandalwood - first time using, loved it
Brush: Vulfix 404, The Grosvenor - first time using, so far, so good
Razor: Gem Jr. Lather Catcher
Blade: Gem "Ted Pella", day 5, 3+ passes
Post: Tap water rinse, ice water splash, Osage Rub, Ogallala Bay Rum & Sandalwood
'Stache Wax: Firehouse Wacky Tacky

Shave Rating: 5 Blades

Great shave, today. Because of the summer heat, the city's water has finally refused to run cold. It's luke warm at best. Therein lies the reason I keep a half liter bottle of water in the 'fridge - for my ice water splash. Just feels so good!

 

Thursday, June 24th

Hot shower
TSD Bourbon Vanilla ss
Kent T8 Pure Badger
Mühle R89 w/ Dorco
De Vergulde Hand alum
444 ASB w/ Florida Water splash
Davidoff Adventure EdT

 

Happy Thursday From Steamy Florida!

Hot Shower
Redneck Scuttle
Sabi Badger
C&E Nomad Soap
'48 to '50 Super Speed
Feather Blade (2)
Cold Water Splash
Alum Block
Osage Rub
Florida Water

3 Passes = DFS.

Finally emptied my very first bottle of Florida Water. I have three more on the shelf though!

 

Thursday:

Omega Wooden Handle
Ming Shi TTO/new Sharp
Nord Ost-SC (Paldies, Alexey!)
Svoboda-AS Balm (Paldies, Alexey!)
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Pino Silvestre-EDT

I absolutely love this Nord Ost cream, because it lathers like a bomb, and smells great. The menthol effect is not too strong, but it's still noticeable, especially after the shave. That Svoboda balm is a true healing for sensitive skin. It contains all the right ingredients, like vitamin E, allantoin, and of course, menthol!

Bonne Fete a tout mes amis quebecois!

 

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Razor: EJ Chatsworth
Blade: Super Iridium
Brush: Simpson Emperor 2
Soap: Proraso Classic (green pot)
A/S: Generic Witch Hazel, Proraso Splash

A very refreshing shave this morning. The Proraso soap provided a welcome cooling tingle, which was extended a bit by the Proraso splash. I feel ready to handle whatever I will encounter today.

 

Dubl Duck Special
Edwin Jagger Medium Best
D.R. Harris Lavender soap
Proraso after shave

 

Thursday, more favorites.

Williams soap
Crabtree and Evelyn boar brush
Schick J1 injector
Schick blade

If I'm not mistaken, this is the fifth time I've used Williams in the past six days. Didn't really plan a Williams week, it's just turned out that way.

 

Thursday- June 24

EJ 86
Super Thin
Tweezerman
Burma Shave mug & soap
Old Spice classic

MY SOTD
THAT I'M WRITIN'
GOT PULLED OVER
TEXTIN' AND DRIVIN'
BURMA SHAVE

 

Thursday

S & H
5/8ths, full hollow, spike point
Omega 10066 boar
Williams Mug s/s
Aqua Velva Blue a/s
4711 e de c

It's been a while since I used Williams Mug, but Stroker's right - it goes real nice with AV and 4711.

The S & H came off the hone good and sharp this time.

:happy088 Altogether, a great shave this mornng!

goshawk

 

:rofl

 

Maybe because Williams is awesome!!

 

Thursday:

EJ DE87 razor
Astra SP blade
Vulfix 375S brush
Ingram's SC
Osage Rub
M&L Florida Water Cologne

Nice, refreshing and comfortable. What a way to start the day.