SoS: September 12-18 2011

Happy Friday Gentlemen

Copperhat finest Badger loaded with iced TSD Signature Bay Rum
GEM se (thanks again Bill), fresh Pella GEM blade, three passes
Cold rinse followed by Clubman Pinaud as

DFS

 

Friday!

Hot Shower
Green Marvy Mug
Omega Scarlatti
TSD ISZ Wheat SC
Lord L6
Gillette 7OC - Blue (2)
Cool Water Rinse
Hyatt Portico Citrus & Lavender Body Lotion
Giorgio Body Spray

Finally, a day off. You can bet I took my time and simply enjoyed the shave. The cooling effects of the ISZ were very relaxing and the Scarlatti isn't quite all the way broke in, so she was just scritchy enough.

Now, I'm just waiting for Jeff to get home so we can (gasp!) spend an entire evening together! We haven't been able to all week due to my work schedule.

Have a great evening!

 

I face lather exclusively, and it is one fantastic face lather brush. If anything happened to mine i'd replace it in a heartbeat.

I used it this morning with Williams, I opened a new puck up the other night getting ready for theme week.
OCMM with the same GEM SS ptfe (6)
And finished with the handcrafted menthol AS

Edit 0006 hrs : I was called away and just now am getting back to finish this.

I've never had problems with Williams and today was no exception. But I have to say that today the Williams lather was pretty darn good. Amazingly so. To the point where it has me reexamining my non-use of it. I'd put it away for months while I used other soaps/creams, so today was the first time for Williams in quite some time. Yes, I jumped theme week, but I suppose this is exactly what the week is all about. Very interesting.

 

Its hard to beat a Proraso shave!

 

It definitely is lilac vegetol scent. Mixed with Truefitt Unscented SC and some of the Queens menthol juice it's just about perfect. The price is certainly
right.

 

Rooney Boar Brush
Pre-de-Provnce Soap
HMC 4/8
DR Harris Arlington Splash
Baxter of California Mentholated AS Balm

 

I think I am going to take the menthol-cratic oath as well!!!

 

Hot Shower
Irish Spring Bar Soap
Selsun Blue Medicated Menthol
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Castor Oil, and TSD ISZ Pre-shave balm
Mama Bear's Iceberg Ice
Dalan d'men "Cool" shaving cream
P-4 black handle Super Speed
Gilette Rubie
TSD Bay Rum

I need to get more menthol soap, aftershave, etc...menthol is amazing

 

Welcome to the club!

 

Friday, September 16, 2011

Merkur 39C
Omega 11047
Arko Citrus
Pinuad Citrus Musk

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Merkur Progreß 500
with Bolzano (1)
Mühle 24mm Pure Badger
Tabula Rasa Olibanum Shavingsoap
Tabula Rasa AS Gel

Have a nice day!

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Saturday, September 17

Gem Push Button
GEM (Pella Coated) (d4)
Preshave Oil Blend
Ever Ready Boar
Col. Conk Amber SS
Lucky Tiger Aspen

 

Saturday

Lord L6 Razor
Wilkinson sword classic white blade 2nd day
VDH Deluxe Shave soap
Tabac Shave soap
Generic Witch Hazel
Aqua Velva Ice Blue

I used the VDH in the shower and let my beard soak in it today. I think mostly because I answered a question about lathering (at least as to how it works for me with hard water). First day this week I did not have to pull out the Stypic, but then I wasn't going for BBS because I will probably have to shave again before going to work tonight, so I didn't try against the grain. Still, a DFS all around. Holding the blade at an angle really does seem to help, though it still feels a little weird trying to do that. It really helps mow down the tough stuff in my chin area.

 

Saturday :
Gillette big fellow
Gillette 7'o clock yellows
Semogue 1305 and a Semogue SOC (both new so they must be broken in)
Cella
Weleda ASB

 

:biggrin:

Ok, bite into something real hot, raise your right hand, and repeat after me.........:biggrin:

 

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Pre-shave soap: Musgo Real Glyce Lime
Razor: Merkur 23C
Blade: Astra Superior Platinum
Brush: Simpson Colonel X2L
Soap or Cream: Tabac Soap
A/S: Dickinson's Witch Hazel, Tabac Splash

A very smooth, comfortable, and fragrant shave today!

 

Boker Red Injun/Vision/Perma-sharp/MWF/Vulfix 404/Osage Rub​

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The Injun for the face. The Vision for the head and 1 quick touch up on the face to get those hard to reach areas. The MWF lathered easily with the 404. A weekend shave to be proud of.​

Have a great day, Gentlemen. And may peace be with you.​

 

Don't forget TSD M Bomb. With that you can add as little or as much menthol as you want to your soap, cream, shampoo, aftershave, I've even added it to my ASB.

 

Saturday - it's the weekend! Time for the SEs!!

Prep: 30 minute marinade with TSD ISZ PSB, strop str8, hot shower, soak brush
Coffee: Home roasted, fresh ground Kenya Safari Ridge, BLACK
Strop: VB 2" Black latigo/linen
Soap: TSD Sandalwood
Brush: Kriss Kross with original knot
Str8: Boker SS St. Louis, 3 passes
Razor: Schick Injector E model, touch up
Post: Cold water rinse, RazoRock rub down, cold water splash, Curve

Shave Rating: 4 Blades

Thought about taking the Boker to the hone, but decided not to. I should have. The shave was a bit rough, but not so bad I had to quit. Made my three passes, touched up with the Schick, and I'm set to go. I'll hone up the Boker next time up in the rotation.

 

Saturday, September 17. Good Morning!

Morning Coffee: Hills Brothers Original Blend
Prep: Wash face with Musgo Real Glyce Lime, hot towel
Razor: Edwin Jagger DE86
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Blue
Cream: Musgo Real
Brush: D.R. Harris H1
Post: Cold water rinse followed by some Musgo Real Aftershave Balm



Have a GREAT day.