SoS: February 20th, 2012 - February 26th, 2012

Doug, it really is Karo. In the Cyrillic alphabet, which Russian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian, Macedonian, and Serbian use, the P is pronounced like an R. This cream comes from Bulgaria, but don't waste your hard-earned money - it's just got very good lather - nothing else.

 

The Specials! Nice! Had one tape cassette, but since the cassette player has passed away, I haven't heard them for a while!

Too bad the Kent boar didn't work out - with this soap. Perhaps an other soap-Kent combination will work out better, though.
Glad you attained DFS eventually!

 

What seems to be the problem?

 

:wave:

 

Good Morning Everyone
Gillette Flare Tip SS + Rapira (Day....2 I think LOL)
Simpsons Berkeley
Cella
Cold Water Rinse

I'm really in love with Simpsons brushes right now. This thing lathers like a champ and refuses to release any hairs. This going back to vintage is just worth the hours on eBay. Stay tuned for me firing up my modern razors for sale to members Goin' back to basics baby!

 

Yeah that

 

It's really hard to beat a vintage Gillette TTO....I know many cats have other favs, and some change their favs on a weekly rotation....And thats very Cool...But the point is, with care, and technique most people can get a shave from one of the Gillette TTO's worthy of being a favorite...

Sundays Shave
Hot rinse
arko shave stick/maximum Comfort SC
omega 10029
1965 Gillette adjustable-4/4/6
Perma-Sharp Super d1
Arko-nem moisturizer/Guerlain Habit Rouge EdT

Haven't used this razor in ages...it lived up to its legendary status...Very easy to get a great shave, Gillette was really demonstrating their engineering prowess with this one....This one is like taking the Lincoln, or a Citroen DS, with the hydopneumatic self-leveling suspension out for a cruise...It's heavy and balenced in such a way that it flatens out the hills and I don't get alot of feed-back through the handle...Everything is automatic...
Although I missed the Senator from stroke one...Got a great shave though...it's just the Senator is more fun...lighter faster and it's level of aggression is perfect for me...couldn't find a setting that equals it...it only does 'perfect'...no other options....and the Senator is all about feedback through the handle and sound...more like an Alfa Romeo...

But in all fairness, this Slim would make most people thrilled for the rest of their shaving days....
Tomorrow though, it's back to the Senator for me.... Just too much fun to be legal...

 

Of all my vintage razors, the Slim is definitely my favorite.

 

Muhle Dog
Perma Sharp
Shavemac Finest
Mystic Water SS Peppermint/Menthol
Barbasol Pacific Rush A/S

Creed - Cuir de Russie

 

Sooo, Moz. What do ya think of the Mystic Water soap? I've got the Marakesh.

 

Sunday's Shower and Shave

Hot Shower with Razorock Ginseng.

Next in the brush line-up was my Parker Badger, continuing with the theme week soap MWF. I decided to go SE this morning, the Schick Injector was the razor choice. Three passes, a couple touch-ups, post shave polar water splash, Thayer's Witchhazel, and Arko Balm.

The:wave:were very happy with this DFS and give it a 9.


Everyone have a great week.

 

It was very nice. I still need to work on the lather. I used my new Shavemac Finest so there was a learning curve. I tell you though my face is super soft! I can't wait to get the Balance right with it. Michelle was super nice and sent me a sample of the Peppermint/Menthol. Great soap definitely getting a tub as soon as I can.

How is it treating you?

 

I love it so far. Like you said, very good to the skin. The slickness aspect of it reminds me of MWF and RazoRock. Do you face lather or use the bowl? Once you get the balance right, I bet you'll really like it. Michelle's is one of the first artisan soaps I've tried that really nailed it. I use TSD soap tonight for the first time.

 

Today was my only luxury shave day this week.

Pre-shave- HOT shower, scuttle, brush, towel, and '56 FB with fresh Feather blade soaking
Prep: TSD balm (loved it), hot towel, Conk almond soap, hot rinse and hot towel, Shave Secret. Sp'56ent about 2 minutes per step.
Cream: TSD sample of Truefitt & Hill 1805 (Wow...May have to buy some)
Shave: '56 FB, new Feather, 3 pass with 2min re-prep Shave Secret and 3 min warm lather prior to ATG.
Aftershave: Permission toner and AoS Sandalwood
Cologne: Nasomatto Absinth

Verdict: BBS Best shave all week.

 

Sunday

Prep: 30 minute marinade with TSD ISZ PSB, hot shower
CD: Hillsong ~ Touching Heaven Changing Earth
Coffee: Home roasted, fresh ground Kenya Safari Ridge, BLACK
Soap: Vintage Old Spice
Brush: 24mm silvertip set in red mallee burl
SE: Every Ready 1912 type
Blade: Gem, day 4, 3+ passes
Post: Cold water rinse, Dickenson's WH + 2 drops M Bomb, Old Spice cologne

Shave Rating: 5 Blades

An outstanding shave today. Simply outstanding.

 

Sunday, February 26


Razor: EJ Plaza
Blade: Astra Superior Platinum
Brush: Rooney Heritage Stubby
Soap/Cream: Vulfix English Rose
Cologne: Creed Tabarome Millesime

 

Thanks for the linguistic lesson and warning, Jeff. I am not sure that I have anything other than excellent DE blades from that part of the world.

 

Last Sick Shave, Work Tomorrow

I wanted to get my favorite Sunday shave in, and did.

I choose Vitos for pre and post duties. I then selected my Omega 10005 with Razo Rock Caprician Lemon.

After a nice three pass shave, it was time for a little witch hazel, more Vitos, and some AV Ice Sport. I will be back tomorrow. Thanx for the notes and the well wishes.

 

William, what do you think of the Rooney Heritage? The Creed T.M. is my alltime favorite. Your wife must be chasing you around today and if you are driving somewhere it seems to permeate the steering wheel and linger in the car for days in a pleasant way.

 

it is thin doesn't provide any protection.