SoS: March 31, 2014 - April 6, 2014

4/1/14 - No Foolin' Around

Prep: warm wash with Stirling Barbershop
Lather: Stirling Barbershop
Brush: Vie Long 13061
Razor: Cadet short handle 3 piece open comb
Blade: unidentifiable "Super Platinum"
Post: cold water rinse and Aqua Velva

First shave with the Cadet open comb and I think I like it! More aggressive than Merkur HD, but not scary like the Fatip. However, this razor feels substantial and the head does not feel hollow. 2 pass plus touch up with no nicks or weepers. I was in a bit of a hurry, so took less than 10 minutes to complete this shave.

 

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Prep: Warm shower, Cetaphil Lotion
Razor: EJ DE89 Head w/ Weber Classic Handle
Blade: Voskhod
Cream: C.O. Bigelow
Brush: Semogue 830
Post: Witch Hazel, Cetaphil Lotion
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman

I haven't used C.O. Bigelow in a while, but it performed exceptionally well. I'm left with a very nice, BBS shave.

Have a great day!

 

SOTD April 1 -- Blade safari day 57

Synthetic week day 2

Vacation Shave!

Prep: hot shower
Razor: WW2 Gillette Khaki Tech
Blade: Astra SP (day 1)
Brush: Wilkinson Sword
Soap: Margaritas in the Arctic
Passes: 2 (WTG, XTG)
Post: Nivea Men cool kick

Back to a morning shave. I was able to build up a nice lather with my Wilkinson Sword brush and MITA Soap, but it fell apart as soon as it got to my face.

 

Thank you! I'll pass it along.

 

TUESDAY
Back to Work Day

Tried something new this morning— the first 5-bladed razor designed and built by Gillette for women: the 'Venus Embrace.'
I know what you're all thinking: "Can this new razor shave as well as my Lady Schick?" Well let me tell you, those pesky whiskers on my face didn't stand a chance against this goddess of a razor! Just as Sherman plowed through Atlanta, this Venus Embrace tackled with ease any stubborn growth that dared defy it! The lilac-scented Coochy Body Rashfree cream provided the perfect cushion for this morning's regimen, and resulted in a true baby bottom smooth face! A refreshing 'Feel So Pretty' splash sealed the deal and got me ready for the day!

Have a great Toozday, all! And Happy April 1st!

 

That's a nice setup. I'm thinking 2 sticks of Arko will last 6 months.

 

Dove Men's Face Wash
Col. Conk Bay Rum Shave Soap
Parker Black Badger
Gillette NEW
Voskhod Teflon Coated (1)
CWR
Thayers Cucumber WH
Aqua Velva Ice Blue

The Col. Conk Bay Rum shave soap face lathered very well with the Parker black badger brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette NEW and a new Voskhod Teflon Coated blade left me near BBS. The Voskhod blades have performed great for the first shave so far. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayers Cucumber WH and Aqua Velva Ice Blue after shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

iKon Shavecraft 101
Treet Dura Sharp
M&F L7
LASS Woody Lavender
Fine - Snake Bite

Lubin - Idole Eau de Parfum

 

You are such a kidder. That was a good one. You had me going.

 

TUESDAY
Back to Work Day
(an amendment to my previous SOTD posting)
In reality, I truly did get a near-BBS shave, but using these items—not those in my previous post.

 

No joking here, I've seriously fallen in love with la toja stick. It's creamy, slick, it lasts, and smells great. I had a serious decision to use lilac aftershave or something with menthol to complement this spring morning. The merkur slant is a couple weeks old and I love it. Don't be afraid to try one if you haven't!

Omega Mighty Midget
Astra SP
La Toja soap stick
Merkur Slant
Floïd Vigoroso

 

Tuesday

hot shower
Semogue 620
Proraso PSC
Stirling Sharp Dressed Man
Gold Tech/Feather (2)
cold water rinse
Monster Block Alum
cold water rinse
Humphreys Organic WH
Myrsol Agua De Limon
Creed Green Irish Tweed

Great 2 pass face,1 pass dome for BBS all around!!!!
Stay frosty,my friends!

 

Tuesday

Prep: Clear Essentials glycerin soap
Soap: Cella
Brush: Burma Shave handle with TGN synthetic knot
Razor: iKon ShaveCraft
Blade: Astra SP
After: Cold rinse, CeraVe lotion

My synthetic brush of the day is a Burma Shave that I re-fitted with a TGN 21mm synthetic knot. I like this handle but I wish the knot had more loft.

I haven't used Cella soap in a very long time, and I really like the way it performs. I am cautious about using it very often because my face reacts to fragrances. But I'm doing fine so far today. Excellent shave.

 

Aprils Fool's- Birthday Shave, no joke!

Razor: Ikon 2013 Dlx Solid Bar
Blade: Supermax Sunrise (D5)
Brush FS 24mm Pur-Tech Synthetic
Bowl: Dirty Bird 1.5 Scuttle
Pre Shave Soap: MRGLO Lime
Pre Shave Oil: Homemade Iced Mojito
Shave Soap: Tiki Soaps Bay Rum w Lime
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: St Johns Bay Rum

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Happy Birthday!!

 

Happy Birthday Guy!!!!

 

Thank you so much. I don't use it daily so I hope it'll last at least 6 months or so.

 

Happy Birthday Guy arty:

 

Have a Happy Birthday Guy! Hope you have a great evening planned.

 

SOTD Tuesday 4-1-2014 April Fools Day!

5/8 Torrey Shoulderless, Hollow Point
Proraso PSC
Rose of Bulgaria SC
GT G4 Scuttle
Omega 31964 Boar
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Gold Bond Moisturizing Lotion
Rose of Bulgaria ASL