SoS: February 17, 2014 - February 23, 2014

Menthol Monday


Razor: IKON 2013 Dlx Solid Bar w Bulldog II handle
Blade: Gillette 7 O’clock Blue (D6)
Brush: Semouge Cherry SOC boar
Bowl: Horn 5” Lather Bowl
Pre Shave Soap: MRGLO Lime Basil
Pre Shave Balm: TSD Iced SubZero
Shave Soap: Al’s Calypso (Bay Rum) Mentholated
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: Al’s Calypso w 2 drops M-Bomb added
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Monday morning -


Prep - Noxzema & hot towel
Lather - Mitchell's Wool Fat & suribachi
Brush - Omega 40033
Razor - Gillette Single Ring
Blade - Feather (10)

2 pass
Warm water rinse & cold water splash
Witch-hazel AS

 

Same setup, different result
Today I tried to duplicate the great shave I got yesterday, but it did not work out that way. I ended up with a pretty good burn and a couple of weepers that were short lived.
The only different thing was a new Gillette Sharp Edge blade. These blades rarely let me down, so perhaps my technique lagged. Or, perhaps the Old Type head is a little much for everyday when I skip the WTG pass? Tomorrow I'll go back to WTG first to see if that makes a difference.

Prep: Warm face wash with Shea Moisture TBS
Soap: Tabac!
Brush: HIS
Razor: Frankenrazor
Blade: Gillette 7 o'clock sharp edge yellow
Synergy Coconut Bay Butter Balm before ATG
AS: Krampert's Finest Bay Rum, a little more butter balm

 

Pretty sure I just had my closest, smoothest shave yet with my NEW just now. Stars aligned for a BBS masterpiece.


Hot shower...

Homemade pre-shave oil (antique bottle)...

Feather blade (1)...

Fat handle frankenrazor NEW...

Omega 49...

MWF...

cold water rinse...

Pinaud clubman...

Nivea replenishing ASB.

Finis.

 

The Stahly head is a very efficient razor when you get it away from the wind up gimmick. Very close 2 pass face / 1 pass head shave. BBS​

 

Monday

Hot shower the essential start to the day.
Neutrogena face wash
Groom Rom Belizade
Semougue Owners Club
Gillette old style, open comb
7 'oclock Green
Pinuad Lilac Vegtal
Nice Monday Morning DFS.

 

Menthol Monday
Hot shower
Nivea menthol face wash
Merkur Progress (4)
Gillette 7 o'clock Super Stainless (1)
Omega Pro48
Stirling Glacial
Cold rinse
Alum
Cold rinse
Dickinson WH
Osage Rub
444

My Progress fell apart! I pulled the handle to hard! It took a couple of minutes to figure out, once I did it was as simple as 1-2-3.
The Glacial froze my face! Cleared my sinus! Watered my eyes! Nice! I can still feel the Osage tingling my hands. 444 again was great. DFS was had!

 

SOTD 17.02.2014

Cella Crema Sapone
Ralf Aust 7/8 Grenadil
Thäter 49125/2 2-Band
Myrsol Agua Balsamica

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Hello everybody. It's my first SOTD here. Hopefully not last one.

 

I recently placed an order for these two products from the TSD store! I look forward to trying them!

 

Hello and welcome to the Forum Archi. Nice setup you used for todays shave.

 

I really like them as you can probably tell as you I use them quite a bit and hopefully you will find them to be of your liking.

 

Razor: ER 1924
Blade: Treet
Brush: HIS
Lather: Cella
Post: Target-brand hand lotion (yeah I'm a cheapskate)
Passes: Sides; XTG, ATG. Chin: WTG, XTG

Fantastically aggressive razor yet very comfortable to use. Especially when paired with these Treets. 2 pass BBS on the sides of my face, DFS on chin.

 

Awesome photo! Keep up the great work!

 

Up this week:

GEM 1912 w/ the chain link handle. Pella blades. And HTGM Cavandish SS.

 

Gem Push Button
GEM (SS-TPella)(d2)
MWF -Face Lather
Vulfix 2235
Old Spice A/S

 

Monday



DFS+++​

 

Tuesday:

L'Oreal Men Expert Facial Wash
Large Horsehair Barbershop
Super Speed/Permasharp day 2
Ingram Green SC
444 AS Balm
Barbon AS
Aramis Stick Deodorant
Aramis EdT

Egypt has some amazing creams - this newer version of Ingram which is called "Extra Cool" really lives up to its name. The menthol effect is a good deal stronger than the regular kind. The reason I called it "Green" is because it comes in a white and green tube. It has the same wonderful lather and scent, with terrific skincare. The 444/Barbon combination gave me so much iciness to make the end of this lovely shave a delight. Sorry for not showing any pictures today.

 

Tuesday

Prep: Hot Shower-Stirling Bath Soap
Soap: LA Shaving Soap Woody Lavender
Razor: Gillette Red Tip Super Speed
Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Black Super Platinum (3)
Brush: Plisson Lucite Grey Badger 22mmx52mm
Aftershave: Barbon

WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angle for my beard a bit)

I am still with my Red Tip, 7 O’Clock Black, and Plisson Grey Badger. I used the LA Shaving Soap Woody Lavender today. Great combination, especially the Red Tip and Black Ninja. I finished up with Barbon.

It is back in the 80's F in south Texas again. Our two weeks of "winter" is over. The trees are budding...........

Bob

 

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Prep: Warm shower, Cetaphil Lotion
Razor: EJ DE89L
Blade: Personna Lab Blue (3)
Cream: Arko Ice Mint
Brush: Semogue 830
Post: Witch Hazel, Cetaphil Lotion
Aftershave: Brut

BBS! What an easy, smooth shave. I couldn't have asked for anything better.

Have a great day!

 

2/18/14 - Tech Tuesday


Prep: Warm wash
Razor: Triangle slot fat handle Tech
Blade: Wilkinson Sword
Soap: RazoRock for Captain's Choice
Brush: Omega 31025
Post: Cold rinse and White Citrus lotion by Bath and Body Works

Dug out some of the sample of soap with my finger and rubbed it into my face then face lathered. Sufficient for 3 passes. Pre-war Tech is just a joy to shave with.