SoS: May 14th, 2012 - May 20th, 2012

Friday 18th May

Hot shower and facial scrub
Proraso Sensitive Pre shave cream
Fatip Piccolo Loaded with a Treet Classic Carbon blade
HJM Black Fibre Synthetic Brush
Proraso Green soap
Alum Block followed by Proraso Liquid ASB
Proraso AS
4711 EDC
Morgans Classic Pomade

Just up after nights . I had a great three pass BBS. It's the weekend....I am not working ..... it's time to chill

 

Today was quite the shave!

Post: Hot Shower/Face wash w/ Dove Extra Fresh Bar Soap
Cream: Arko Regular
Brush: Col. Conk 904
Razor: Yuma
Blade: Derby Extra Super Stainless (3)
Post: Lea AS Balm/Superior 70 Bay Rum

The Arko cream (my first try) lathers up nicely....smelt a bit odd at first smell but by the end of the shave I loved it! The Derby blades are now in my favorites.....they have got me BBS every day for the past 3 days.....only minor spots of irritation which I cant gripe about because generally it was bumps on my face and also I can get 100 of them for $8 on amazon so its a win win situation. And at the rate of great shaves im getting off of each blade that 100 blades could last me 600+ shaves. The Lea Balm was a sample thrown in by Shaveabuck.com which I really liked! The Superior Bay Rum however......whenever I first opened the bottle I thought of horse piss......I gave it the benefit of a doubt.....and it STILL smelt like horse piss. About 10 minutes after my shave and the smell has indeed toned down to a delightful Bay Rum smell that iv come to know and love. As long as I can get through the initial application...its a great smelling AS. Perhaps even that smell will grow on me lol. Who knows..........and last but not least...the mighty Yuma razor.......definitely the cheapest metal I have ever held in my hand but damn it shaves good!!! It got good reviews so I could not pass it up at such a cheap price and I am glad I got it!! It will be in regular rotation until I have to buy a new one.....hell I may buy a few for back stock lol.

 

I've used the soap before with no issues. I am leaning toward the issue being with the blade. I will be loading a new blade tomorrow and dropping the razor adjustment back to 4.

 

HAPPY Friday everyone

Prep: Hot shower
Razor: Gillette Flare tip superspeed
Blade: Big Ben SS
Dirty Bird 1.5 Scuttle
Soap/Cream: Mama Bear's Autumn Lodge
Brush: Vie-Long 13052m
AS: Nivea replinishing balm

Results: Another Fine Shave this morning


Everyone have a great day

 

"Finest Chinese Steel" Gold Dollar
CF Cedar and Sandalwood
homemade brush
Osage Rub
This blade has been "messed" with a fair amount. I do like the feel of these blades while shaving, very nice smooth shave.

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Friday, May 18, 2012. Good Morning!

Morning Coffee: Hills Brothers Original Blend
Prep: Wash face with Musgo Real Glyce Lime
Razor: Gillette SS
Blade: Gillette Blue
Soap: TABAC
Brush: Semogue 1470
Scuttle: Schwarzweisskeramik
Post: Cold water rinse followed by some TABAC After Shave

 

Friday:

Trac 2
Omega Pro
Old Spice
Aqua Velva
Afta Original
Brut After Shave

 

I would be inclined to agree with you...think about the blade. I know everyone is different....but in my experience, any shave after #3...I had my fingers crossed!

 

SOTD Friday 5-18-2012

5/8 Wester Bros. De-Fi No. 34
Proraso PSC
VDH Deluxe SS
Col Conk Barbershop Badger
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Nivea ASB
English Leather Cologne

 

Try the #6 setting with a new blade Bill. It sounds like the blade was pretty used up and increasing the exposure just increased the discomfort of a dull blade. (razor burn) When you put a new blade in with the #6 setting take it easy until you get the feel for it as it will be more aggressive with the extra exposure of the #6 setting. You don't want the new blade eating your cheek if you know what I mean! I don't think the Williams is the problem, it's a very mild soap. IMHO.

 

And you know this because........???

 

Friday

Prep: Hot shower, soak brush, TSD ISZ PSB
CD: FFH ~ I Found a Place
Coffee: Home roasted, fresh ground Malawi Mapanga AA, BLACK
Soap: TSD Sea Buckthorn
Brush: Semogue 2000
Razor: Gillette NEW Type
Blade: Astra SP, day 5, 3+ passes
Post: Cold water rinse, ice water splash, Brut ASB, Brut cologne
'Stache Wax: Steve's Own

Shave Rating: 4 Blades

A darn fine shave.

 

Well, I've just had a few shaves with the new Williams yet, so no deep founded opinion here yet. I like the scent of vintage Williams more than the new.

As for lathering, I guess I have to get used to it. The first times I lathered the new Williams, I didn't have any problems. I guess the soap / water ratio was off yesterday. Other difference was that the first times I lathered the new Williams, I first rubbed the puck over the stubbles and then used the puck on the brush. Yesterday I skipped the stubble rubbing so as to have more marinading time with the oil and proceeded with the brush.

I guess that either I've got to keep on stubble rubbing or have to find me a fitting mug to lather the brush up.

 

Congrats!

 

So, out with the secret! What did ya change?

BTW: nice razor!

 

WOW! Stunning razor!

 

Friday!

• Prep: hot washing cloth, rice bran oil marinade while lathering up
• Music: Electric Light Orchestra, All Over The World, The Best Of ELO
• Brush: DVH boar
• Soap: TSD Wheat Cream Oak Leaves & Acorns
• Razor: Schick Injector G1
• Blade: Personna stainless coated (#6)
• Shave: 3-pass + touch-up
• Post: hot water rinse, cold water rinse, TSD Witch Hazel Cedarwood

And another great shave with this razor! DFS++ shave. This razor is a great performer. Glad I bought it!

Have a great weekend!

 

Wade and Butcher "The Celebrated"
Semogue 830
Mama Bear's Rosemary Mint Soap
Lilac Vegetol AS
Baxter of California AS Balm
Music-Dinah Washington

 

Friday 05/18/2012

We interrupt your daily act ivies with this late breaking story.

Man discover how to have an awesome enjoyable shave every morning. He reports that shaving each day has become a joy.
We break in now to find out how this is even possible.
Reporter: Is it true that you not only enjoy shaving each morning, that your shave is both comfortable and close. Have you discovered so new multi-blade razor?
Me: No I'm using a razor that was used decades ago before a the multi-blades.
Reporter: Really, this is your secret using a decades old razor?
Me: Yes I used a vintage razor and a double edge blade.
Reporter: Are there are others like you doing same?
Me: yes there is a group of men that have found this secret too.
Reporter: Tell us what you do each and what do you use on typical morning, like today.
Me: Each morning begins with a nice long hot shower using a bar soap. Then I scrub my face with Proraso glycerin bar.Today I used a Parker badger brush. I lathered a sample of Mike's soap. I used a double edge razor made by Gillette called a Superspeed and it had one edge blade on each side made by Derby. After a couple passes I had a great DFS.
Afterwards I rub my face down with RazoRock Alum, and a splash of Ogalla Bay Rum.
Reporter: That is great story that is why enjoy shaving so much?
Me: Yes it is using various different products each day to bring out the joy of shaving.
Reporter: Now back your regular activities.






Everyone have a great weekend.

 

I whole-heartedly concur.....I can never get more than 3 shaves with a DE blade anyway...