SoS: September 16, 2013 - September 22, 2013

Thursday

CeraVe foaming facial wash
Razorock Boston Tea Party soap
HIS synthetic brush
Schick type I injector
Personna blade
CeraVe lotion

The Razorock soap always makes a thick slick lather. Face lathering today was pleasant and fun, with blobs of lather flinging around the sink and onto me. Luckily, none got onto Tooey, the shave cat!

Three passes followed by touch up around the mouth and chin.

It's a lovely fall-like day in Seattle today.

 

It was a Proraso day today...

Prep: Burt's Bees face wash, hot towel, Proraso Green Pre/Post
Brush: Parker Synthetic
Cream: Proraso Green
Razor: Merkur 37c Slant
Blade: Personna Platinum (1)
Post: Cold water rinse, Alum block, Proraso Green Lotion

DFS: I really love menthol! The Personna Platinum is better for me than Derby so far. Great shave today - better than yesterday. No burn or irritation, one weeper. I tried J-hook on my neck, and it worked well enough that I will try again tomorrow.

 

This is good advice. Too many new shavers come away with raw, irritated skin due to excessive face-scraping, trying to go for that sometimes elusive ultra-smooth jawline or cheek...

 

SOTD Thursday 9-19-2013

5/8 Joseph Allen near Wedge, NON-XLL, Hollow Point
Proraso PSC
Classic Shaving Lilac SC
GT G4 Scuttle
Omega 31064 Boar
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Nivea Replenishing ASB
Pinaud Lilac Vegetal ASL

Getting a good whiff of the Lilacs this morning. The Joseph Allen is a very "plain Jane" blade but, it always delivers a great performance.

I concur with Steve and Kevin's comments above. Even experienced wet shavers occasionally fall into the trap of chasing the baby every now and then. A good dose of burn let's a guy know to relax and back off the aggressive strokes. (Note: When you get into a battle with your razor......the razor always wins!) lol

 

Thanks, buddy.

 

Thursday morning, September 19, 2013

Schick E2 Injector with EMS blade (1)
Semogue 1305 boar bristle brush,
MWF soap, lather with hot water & shave—
apply Captain's Choice Lime, just right!

A super luxury shave today! Took my goatee off and kept the mustache. Feels great and I feel like a million bucks. Aces!

 

Woke up and decided to make this an all lime day.

Warm Shower
Kaffir Lime Hemp Shampoo Bar
Kim's Soaps Fresh Ginger Lime EO body soap
Razor: Mergress XL (S4)
Blade: Crystal (D11)
Brush: Israeli Olivewood w 26mm HM Badger
Pre: Musgo Real Basil Lime Oil Soap
Soap: Queen Charlotte Soaps Key Lime
Cold water rinse
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: Dominica Bay Rum w lime

 

More to shave - always a plus!

 

Thursday

Put the williams back in the box and stored away until next year
Cella face lathered with Ever-Ready 1000 restored with TGN 22mm Pure Badger
E2 Injector with Schick blade (5)
3 passes and finish with Pinaud Clubman

 

Thursday 09/19

Challenged myself in Yoga class, was really this morning, nice long hot shower was very welcomed.
Chose Fliods pre-shave oil for facial prep.
Working through the awesome PIF samples from CJames. Today's choice Spieck.
Featured Brush; Shavemac silvertip badger
Continued with the Cadet Mongoose for today's shave.
Blade; Israeli made Persona
Sample aftershave and Kappa
Three passes always delivers the best shaves for me, today's DFS was fantastic.

 

SOTD 09-19-13 Williams Week continued

* Shower:
• Soap: Irish Spring Original bar soap
• Shampoo: Head & Shoulders with Old Spice scent

* Shave:
• Prep: Hot shower, Nivea Face Wash, Every Man Jack Signature Mint Face Scrub, Hot towel, Corn Huskers Lotion
• Brush: Van Der Hagen Boar
• Lather: Williams Mug Shave Soap
• Razor: Dollar Shave Club Executive
• Cartridge use: 5
• Passes: WTG/ATG/Touch-up
• Post: Warm water rinse, Cold water rinse, Alum Block, Nivea Sensitive Post Shave Balm, Old Spice Aftershave

Day 2 of my late started Williams week. Better success today than yesterday. The lather today was better also it was more comfortable than yesterday. Granted, I only did 2 passes today because I wasn't particularly hairy today but my DSC Executive had no problem taking down my stubble. Not a bad shave today at all. I'm wondering however, if my success today was due to my use of Corn Huskers Lotion, I used it quite generously. I might actually omit the CHL tomorrow to see how much help it was. Also more successful today was my use of the alum block, it didn't burn nearly as bad as yesterday, I didn't rub it on my face as excessively as I did yesterday and I didn't feel the need to wash it off today. Finished up with a nice splash of Old Spice for a DFS today. Not bad at all today.

 

I am going to participate in Williams Week also but in a different way.

 

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Noxzema Classic Clean​

Williams Mug Shave Soap​

Parker Pure Badger Brush​

Schick M Adjustable (8)​

Schick SS blade (6)​

CWR​

Dickinson's Witch hazel​

Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS​

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I know some don't like Williams, but I get great shaves with it. Today, I reached Williams in my rotation. I am continuing to face lather and the Parker Pure Badger did an excellent job. Two passes and touch ups on my neck made for a very nice shave. Near BBS. I am not chasing the baby, but I am getting great shaves with this Schick M adjustable. This was the sixth shave with this blade and the setting was maxed out at 8. Finished off with the classic Aqua Velva Ice Blue for a refreshing, manly smelling shave. Two shaves left in this rotation of creams/soaps, and I will go back to the GEM Clog-pruf.​

 

or ?

 

You're gonna use it as a shower soap?

 

Not quite!

Nope. You'll see my SoS post.

 

I know what's happening. Your secret is safe with me.

 

Friday

CO Bigelow bowl lathered with TGN 22mm boar
EJ89dl with PolSilver Super Iridium (1)
3 passes, cool water rinse and finish with Proraso aftershave

First time I've used the Polsilver Super Iridium blade. I'm impressed.

Edit - not a cheap blade though, it looks like the best price I can find is $32 for 100.

 

Friday

EJ DE86
Supermax Super Stainless (d1)
Tweezerman
TSD Iced Florida Water SS
Face Lather
Lucky Tiger Aspen A/S

 

Friday:

L'Oreal Men Expert Facial Wash
#6 Horsehair
Super Speed/Shark day 5
Proraso Green SC
Svoboda AS Balm
Barbon AS
Aramis EDT

I just can't go more than one day without menthol - for me it's impossible. The Proraso Green cream gave me its great lather and cooling sensation with perfect skincare, and the Svoboda balm and Barbon continued the freeze and soothing beautifully. After a shave like this I feel terrific. Now, off to work.

Have a nice weekend, folks!