SoS: March 3, 2014 - March 9, 2014

SOTD March 5 -- Blade safari day 30

Prep: hot shower
Razor: WW2 Gillette Khaki with ball end handle
Blade: Gillette 7 O'clock Yellow (day 2)
Brush: Vie-Long
Soap: Margaritas in the Arctic
Passes: 2 (WTG, XTG)
Post: Nivea Men cool kick

Much better lather building today. MITA and the Gillette Yellow made for a good shave.

 

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Prep: Warm shower, Cetaphil Lotion
Razor: EJ DE89L
Blade: Voskhod (4)
Cream: C.O. Bigelow
Brush: Semogue 830
Post: Witch Hazel, Cetaphil Lotion
Aftershave: Brut

Another darn fine shave! It could be a little better along my jawline, but it was otherwise perfect.

Have a great day!

 

Wednesday: (I forgot I had that week)
hot shower
ShaveSecret PSO
Gillette Ball End Tech 2+ passes
Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum black (2)
VDH badger
GFT Violet cream (sample)
Thayer's Lavender
British Sterling AS

I hadn't forgotten the Ball End Tech I used today but since it's too mild for my beard it's been relegated to sitting on display with a NOS EverReady brush and a vintage Old Spice bottle. I hadn't forgotten the VDH badger either but I'm trying to forget buying it since it's my least liked brush (stinky and floppy).

Anyhow, I didn't really need to shave today since I just shaved yesterday but with Ash Wednesday service tonight I'd be too scruffy so I decided to give myself a touch up. The GFT performed wonderfully and the British Sterling has me smelling good.

 

SOTD First test of GreenShave shaving soap
Prep: Shower
Razor: Merkur 42c
Blade: Astra SP (1)
Brush: 18mm TGN Silver Tip
Lather: GreenShave Original
Post: Witch Hazel on face SFS Classic ASB face and head
Cologne: Obsession
Passes: WTG, ATG
Results: BBS

 

5/8 Case Red Imp
Mike's
homemade brush, Shavemac knot

Very nice shave this morning. I've had really good luck with Case made razors. I have 3 or 4 and all are good shavers. Have a good one.

 

Welcome home and thank you for your service. I don't take lightly the fact that it is because of the men and women who have and are serving that I am able to enjoy the freedoms that I have.

 

3/5/14

Prep: Warm wash with Stirling Barbershop and application of homemade PSO
Razor: Merkur 34HD
Blade: Wilkinson Sword (1)
Lather: Van Der Hagen glycerin with remnants of Stirling Coniferous
Post: Cold rinse and Old Spice aftershave

I'm sure it is technique and not the razor, but my Merkur 34HD takes any blade I've put in it and does great. I've not had the greatest luck with the Wilkinson Sword blades with my Techs, Super Adjustable, Slim, etc but the 34HD does just fine. 3 pass shave with touchups on jawline and the edges of my neck/throat and I am ready to face the day!

 

Razor: Rimei
Blade: Derby (1)
Brush: Isana Men Badger
Cream: Derby (lemon scent)
AS Cologne: Bond

Derby blade isn't as comfy as Rapira's but I had a nice shave anyway.

 

3/5/2014 Tech Week

Prep: Hot shower with L'Oreal Men Expert Facial Wash, home made PSO
Razor: Gillette Travel Tech P2, Dubl Duck Goldedge straight razor
Blade: Super Max Titanium (2)
Brush: Turkish #6
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
After: Home made ASB
Cologne: Grey Flannel

An easy 2 pass Darn Fine Shave +. I have had the Gillette travel tech for a while, but I had not used it. Even though the handle is small and light it performed well. I wasn't very sure about the Grey Flannel when I first smelled it, but it tones down nicely with a light earthy scent.

Have a blessed day!

 

Wednesday
hot shower
Kent BK8
3P PSC
Old Spice SC
Gillette Ranger Tech/o'clock Black (5)
cold water rinse
Monster Block Alum
cold water rinse
Thayer's Lemon WH
Old Spice (India)

Great 2 pass face,1 pass dome for BBS all around !!!!

 

Welcome back. If I had been born at least 50 years earlier, I would have been humping a ruck through the bush alongside you.

You paved the way for future soldiers like myself.

 

Dovo 55 Fritz Bracht
Muhle 35K 257 V1 brush
3P pre shave
MdC soap
Institut Karite balm

 

WEDNESDAY
Back to the Straights

One of the best shaves ever this morning; the Böker was incredibly smooth and great glide from the shave butter.
Definite BBS and face feels great!

Have a Happy HumpDay, everyone!

 

59’ E1 Fatboy (setting 9)
Astra SP (d3)
Rooney Stubby 2XL
Old Spice Cream-Face Lather
Old Spice A/S

Have not used the Rooney Stubby for a while, so I broke out the Old Spice Cream since the Stubby seems to prefer creams. Got a super-luxurious prep going, and the super shave followed.

 

Yeah, the GF goes on STRONG, but dissipates nicely to the point so as not to offend. My wife loves the stuff —got my first GF bottle about 20+ years ago—so I am compelled to wear it now & again.

 

You've posted a DE razor in the "What Straight Did You Use Today" thread. I think you meant to post in the "SoS" of the Day" thread.

 

Beautiful razor! Seeing gorgeous SRs like that Dovo simply keep the SRAD alive & kicking in me….

What is your opinion of the Institut Karite balm? I recently got a bottle of it and have been enjoying it. I do have to keep it away from my wife as she loves both the feel of it upon her face and the floral scent. My Impressions of Institut Karite balm

 

It was originally listed to start the 3rd. I forgot to start the thread on Sunday , then Monday was really busy. Nothing was scheduled for the week of the 10th, so I moved it. Sorry for any confusion or inconvenience.

 

Oh, the irony of forgetting the 'I forgot I had that week'...

 

I really like the Institut Karite balm. I had to stop using alcohol based aftershaves, as they all irritate my skin and even some balms do. Institut Karit feels very nice and has a clean refreshing scent.