SoS: March 25, 2013 - March 31, 2013

SOTD Saturday 3/30:

Nothing special today, needed a quickie shave before work.

Hot water splash
Cremo SC
'46/7 'Crat w/Gillette Russian blue
2 passes
Thayer's rose WH
PdP ASB
Chanel Allure Homme EDT

Cremo works pretty good for a brushless shave cream if you've never tried it. Splash hot water and put it on thick and rub a little more water in, make a pass, then just splash more water and it slicks right back up. Made another pass plus some buffing on chin. Not bad for a free cream after rebate. The Russian blue blades are really great once again, I keep finding blades I love

 

oscar11, how might one acquire one of these beautiful brush handles of yours?

 

This

 

Gillette Slim Adjustable
Wilkinson Sword
MWF
Floid Vigoroso

DFS with cold water. I can't wait for it to actually be warm again.

 

Saturday 3/30/2013 In memorium of Wm. H. McCormack, my best friend, who died one year ago today. He would have laughed at me so hard if he saw the RAD in action. I miss you buddy.

Soaking wet hot towel.
Omega Boar 10218
Irisch Moos Cream
'51 SS
Wilkinson Sword
Cold Rinse
WH
Nivia PS Balm
Clubman!!

This Irisch Moos is some serious cream. I attacked my face tonight, touch ups over bare skin were not a problem, the Moos is Loose! I gotta get some!

 

Pre : Shower + Pears face wash soap
SWK Xl scuttle
EJ De89BA
Bolzano Blade # 4
Semogue 1470
Cella in red jar
Pinaud Original

 

• Arko Commando SC
• Frank Finest Brush - Faux Ivory
• Cadet OC Razor
• Boots Brand Blade (3)

[ 30-Mar-2013 ]

Had two days of growth which for me, is a rare thing. The Cadet OC was a great choice and it had no trouble mowing down my obstinate whiskers. The Baxter ASB was very soothing. The Barbon ran out on this shave but I won't be buying any more until I finish off a few more of the dozen or so bottles currently on my shelf!

Cheers, Lyndon

 

• TSD PSB
• Mama Bear SS - Masculine Musk
• Big Frank Silvertip (28 mm)
• Titan Razor - R1 Head
• Boots Brand Blade (3)
• Figaro ASL

Very nice shave today. I really enjoy using the big Frank silvertip brush, it's great! Both the Nivea ASB and the Figaro ASL have lots of added menthol. So... saying my face is now cold would be the understatement of the day.

Cheers, Lyndon

 

31.3.2013

• Prep: shower, RazoRock glycerine pre-shave soap
• Razor: Mühle R89
• Blade: Personna Med Prep (3)
• Brush: WSP Monarch HMW
• Scuttle: "Estremoz" V2 Green
• Soap: RazoRock 888
• Post: alum, T.N. Dickinson's
• Aftershave: Floid Blue, VITOS ASB sample

Happy zombie Jesus day aka happy Easter!

 

Sunday:

#6 Horsehair
Dovo Bismarck 5/8
De Vergulde Hand SS
De Vergulde Hand AS Balsam
De Vergulde Hand Deo Spray
De Vergulde Hand AS Spray

I just realized something - no menthol today! Anyway, this De Vergulde Hand soap is, has been, and always will be one of my top favorite soaps. The scent drives me crazy and the lather is so easy to work with. It's matching balsam moisturizes and soothes and protects the skin beautifully, and the aftershave is awesome - it smells like a lighter version of Drakkar Noir. I think between my shower, pre-shave prep, and the actual shave I was in the bathroom for an hour, perhaps longer. It was well worth it!

Happy Easter, folks!

 

Definitely Aspis Ice Rain! Cool stream is barely detectable menthol inside,but is very pleasant cream.

 

Sunday 31-03-2013

Razor: Gillette Slim '64 @ 3
Blade: 7AM Platinum (1)
Brush: Omega 10077
Cream: Aspis Cool Stream
AS: Old Spice

 

Thanks my dear friend. The Ice Rain's cooling effect is very enjoyable. Not only that, the soothing and the moisturizing are so good. I cannot thank you enough for sending me this wonderful cream!

 

3/31/1013

GEM Featherweight
GEM CS blade (1)
Simpson Special Best Badger
TOBS Sandalwood cream
Face Lather
Masters Bay Rum

The Simpson Special is a great brush for face lathering, it's a small knot but I had plenty of lather for a 3-pass shave. It was my first shave with the featherweight, it was a bit harsher than the injector I used yesterday, but I find everything harsher than an injector. A couple of weepers and some irritation on the neck, but a good, close shave.

 

Bavu frame back
C&S 88
Semogue 1800

Very nice shave. I only have a couple more shaves with the C&S 88, good stuff. Have a good one.
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SOTD Easter Sunday 3-31-2013

Sabi SB/Weber Bulldog w/Voskhod Teflon
Proraso PSC
Erasmic SC
GT G4 Scuttle
Semogue 820 Boar
Thayer's Witch Hazel
Nivea Replensihing ASB
Aqua Velva Musk ASL/Cologne

An awesome shave this beautiful Easter morning. There is a light sprinkle of rain that only makes the pleasantly cool but bright morning's landscape even more luxuriously green. The flowering trees are in bloom with their beautiful pastel spring colors and the red-wing blackbirds are filling the air with melodic songs. The Applegate Valley of Southwestern Oregon is one of the most beautiful places in the world! We are having friends over for a delicious Easter Dinner my Lady is preparing. A few glasses of the fruit of the vine from the famous Valley View Vineyard next door and some great conversation with our friends will complete this peaceful and relaxing day. I wish everyone a very Happy Easter and another week of outstanding shaves!

 

Sunday!



#22 Aristocrat
Personna Platinum (3)
The Colonel - Manchurian Badger
Martin de Candre
Lucido AS
Axe Chilled Gel

Todays shave was alright, the blade was a bit too dull from its first shave when it cut down several days of growth. Other than some minor irritation, it was a great shave. The MdC is one of ny favorites and I love the smell. That combined with my best brush and razor led to a superior DFS!

Happy Easter Everyone!

 

String him up!

 

Another great shave with the Weber Bulldog w/ polished head. After I was done, I banked the Astra SP and covered the razor with mineral oil. The blade might have had another shave in it but I'm preparing for SE week tomorrow. I'm sort of reluctant to put the Weber away for a week. It's been doing such a nice job this week. I know my Hydro-magic will do the same though.

Soap: Arko stick pressed into a bowl
Brush: VDH white-handled boar
Razor: Weber Bulldog w/ polished head
Blade: Astra SP (3)
AS: Aqua Velva Ice Blue

 

Glad you liked it. But still I'll stay on the wet side if I may.