SoS: May 12 - 18, 2014

Razor: Noonan & Son Domino 5/8 Half Hollow
Brush: FS 21mm HMW
Bowl: Woodhead medium scuttle
Pre Shave Soap: MRGLO Lime
Pre Shave Oil: Lime & Spearmint
Shave Soap: Neumann 1907
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: Neumann 1907
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Pulled out a straight this morning and this Noonan half hollow provided me the closest shave so far with a straight. Maybe my technique is getting better or the half hallow doesn't flex as much or both. Only had to use a DE to clean up small patch under lower lip. I know practice, practice, practice and patience so I think for now using a straight will be reserved for the weekends. The Neumann 1907 is winning me over, especially the aftershave.

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SOTD Friday 5-16-2014

Muhle R41 (2010) w/Crystal
Proraso PSC
Proraso Shaving Cream
GT G4 Scuttle
Semogue 820 Boar
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Gold Bond Moisturizing Motion
Mennen Original Skin Bracer

Have been on the watch the past couple of nights. A cougar killed another one of my goats two nights ago and, I killed a coyote last night. Don't know if he was the one or just a scavenger. Needless to say, my shave routine has been a little erratic of late.
Have a great weekend Gentlemen!

 

FRIDAY
End of Vacation Shave

Checking out of the nice Spa complex where my wife and I have called home for the past 3 nights.
I could get used to this lifestyle...

Great shave to start the day before heading back home and reality....
•Pre: Homemade Pre-shave cream
• Razor: Griffon Cutlery 5/8+
• Strop: Illinois #827
• Brush: Lijun Silvertip
• Soap: Martin de Candre Fougére
• Shave: 3 passes
• Post: Institut Karité balm; DRHarris Marlborough

Have a great Friday, all!

 

Friday, May 16, 2014

Gillette Deluxe Trac II Razor,
(mid 70's) Gillette Trac II Cartridge (2),
lather-up with Barbasol Sensitive - shave,
Finish with water, Witch Hazel
and Skin Bracer for a DFS!

 

Have a great Friday everyone!

Gillette Aristocrat
VDH Soap, Bowl, Brush
Persona Blade
TSD After Shave Milk

 

Very sorry to hear of your trouble Stroker!

 

Frey's Day:

Prep: Hot shower, TSD Jasmine Sambac Preshave balm
Brush: Beeline Boar
Soap: Ginger's Garden Coffee Jasmine
Razor: Merkur 41c 1904 OC
Blade: Bic Chrome Platinum (6)
Passes: WTG, XTG (14, 15)
Post: Cold water rinse, Bloc Osma alum, Dickinson's WH, Aveeno Active Naturals ASB
Cologne: The Third Man by Caron

I remembered to bowl lather today; go me:rah:. Naturally, this meant I produced enough lather with the Ginger's Garden soap to do about 8 passes, on a day when 3 would have been superfluous; 2 passes were ample for an irritation-free DFS without bloodshed. It seems hard to believe the Bic blade was still going strong on day 6, but that's the case. I probably could have pushed it even further, but I decided not to press my luck and tossed the blade after today, rather than letting it bite me tomorrow.

 

Thanks Leo. I sure hate to lose those little gals. RIP Cookie.

 

Razor: Gold Fat Handled Tech.........great consistent razor
Blade: Timour......................surprisingly good
Brush: New Forest Two Band Super Badger 1901...........one of my favorites
Cream: LaToja............As a soap guy, one of my favorite creams

 

Friday 05/16

Hope everyone has a great upcoming weekend!

Hot shower

Dove facial wash

Shavemac Silvertip

How to grow a Mustache Synergy Meta Necatar

Gillette OC

Croma

Pinaud Classic Vanilla

 

Friday, May 16
Prep: Neutrogena Invigorating Face Wash, 2 hot towels, Proraso Preshave (Sensitive)
Brush: Simply Beautiful Badger
Cream: Kiss My Face Moisture Shave - Key Lime
Razor: Merkur HDC
Blade: Gillette Super Blue (4)
Post: Cold water, Thayers, Cortizone-10
Poo-Goody: Aqua Velva Ice Sport
2 passes - X, A, touch ups

First time with the KMF, and I can't say enough about it. I found it locally (Wegman's), it was on sale for less than $5, it lathered like a dream, and the light lime scent is fantastic for hot weather. Decent shave, and the C-10 took care of what little irritation there was. Can anyone recommend any non-alcohol based after shaves/splashes? I've grown to like the old-school scents of AV, OS, etc., but I think the alcohol aggravates my skin.

 

Rod at Stirling has some nice Witch Hazel based aftershaves: http://stirlingsoap.com/pashave.html

 

Sotd Friday 16May14;

• Pre-Shave:

Jason Tea Tree Soap Satin Soap
Neutrogena Men Invigorating Face Wash
Maggard Razors Pre-Shave Oil
Pacific Shaving Co. All Natural Shaving Oil
Wet Face Towel Soaked in Hot Water

• Razor & Razor Blade:

Vintage 1968 Gillette Knack TTO/DE
Astra Superior Platinum DE
Schick Xtereme 3 Disposable

• Shaving Mug & Shaving Soap & Brush:

VDH Luxury Mug Set
VDH Luxury Shaving Soap
WD 30/65 W/ Resin Handle Silver Tip Badger

• After Shave Balms:

Nivea After Shave Balm

• After Shaves :

Mennen Skin Bracer

Today I finished my sample of Maggard Razors Pre-Shave Oil. I have not used my VDH Luxury Mug & Shaving Soap set for several weeks. I put hot water in the mug, (actually I forgot about it) I soaked my razor and brush in a bowel of hot (boiling) water. I dipped my Face Wash Cloth, I put it on my face. I applied the first Shaving oil. I lathered my brush, proceeded to shave with my Razor (I need more of the Astra SP DE/SS Blades). I got a DFS not quit a "Rudy Castiel Clean Used Car! " aka "Rudy Castiel Clean Shave"
After my first pass I washed my face again with Neutrogena Men Invigorating Face Wash, I wiped the soap off and applied a good portion of Pacific Shaving Co. All Natural Shaving Oil. I re-lathered my face again with the VDH Luxury Shaving Soap and my WD 30/65 W/ Resin Handle Silver Tip Badger. I the proceeded to shave again with my Schick Xtereme 3 Disposable. I shaved ATG, This time I got a CCS and DFS. After the second pass I used a wet face towel. I then applied my ASB Nivea After Shave Balm, waited about 10min and then applied my A/S Mennen Skin Bracer. While shaving today I was listening to the local news reports about the Fires that are burning in the Northern Area of San Diego County and the Fire on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.
Please keep the folks that are fighting these fire's and all the evacuees and the folks that are volunteering in your thoughts and prayers.
I am not trying to be religious or anything but I have lived thru a fire where I lost almost everything I owned.
"Semper Fi"

 

SoS - Friday, May 16, 2014

Hot shower
Prep: Lime & Tea Tree PSO
Brush: Simpson Duke 3 Best
Soap: Stirling Sharp Dressed Man
Razor: EJ DE89L
Blade: Astra Superior Platinum (1)
Post: Thayer's Cucumber WH
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman

3 pass, DFS. I always look forward to Clubman Fridays.

 

You are not just "Whistling Dixie" with that statement.

 

That is one "Great Picture"

 

I have 3 different ones, they sure are soothing. And sold at a nice price.

 

Sounds like a great shave. I am looking at the WD 30/65 but was concerned about it fitting the VDH mug, that I really like. Does it work well to bowl lather? I'm ex Army so "Hooah"

 

I wish I could bring them into Canada.......but I'm afraid they wouldn't pass through Customs.