SoS: September 22, 2014 - September 28, 2014

Thanks, Kevin. A pleasantly cool and drizzly day. I'm off work this week. My vacation consists of walking, reading, taking photos and drinking great IPA's.

 

Well you know what this means!

The old wheel of birthday regalement has something in store for you ...

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Happy 64th LindyHopper66!!!!

 

SEptember 25's

Dove Men's Face Wash
TOBS Lavender Shaving Cream
Frank Shaving Finest Badger
Schick J-2
Schick Plus Platinum
CWR, Asma Alum Block
Thayers Rose Petal WH
Mennen Skin Bracer AS

The TOBS Shaving Soap face-lathered very easily with my Frank Shaving Finest Badger Brush. Two passes with my Schick J-2 and Schick Plus Platinum blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, alum block, and a final cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayers Rose Petal WH and then Mennen Skin Bracer after shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

Planned Shave 9-25-2014 ...

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Thanks, Gary. I loved it. I thought maybe I'd get the Beatles' " Will You Still Love Me When I"m 64" done classical style. I love Victor Borgia.

 

Hot shower

Hot shave
Stirling Gastonbury Tester #2 (smells great)
Merkur 23c w/ astra ss 8 or 9 shaves on blade
Stirling Black Ice whas

Great smelling shave soap.

Wife was like, "I could smell that all the way downstairs."

 

SOTD September 24, 2014

Prep: Hot cloth, Alba Botanica Hawaiian Coconut Milk Moisturizing Cream Shave

Brush: Van Der Hagen badger.

Lather: Arko

Razor: Gillette Fatboy, then switched to a Schick Krona

Blade: Feather

Post: Cold water rinse; Razorock alum block; C.O. Bigelow Dr. Galen Herbal Witch Hazel Skin Tonic No. 010.

After: Nivea Sensitive Skin After Shave Balm

Started my shave tonight (head and face) with a Feather blade in my Fatboy, but just one stroke in, it didn't feel "right." Maybe my hands felt too slippery, or something like that. Whatever it was, my gut told me I should switch to something non-adjustable tonight. So I slipped the Feather blade into the oldest of my Kronas and got to it. Great, smooth shave -- almost BBS -- that was a very relaxing way to end my day.

Anyone else ever feel the instinct to "switch horses in the middle of the race?" Tonight I just wasn't feeling it with the Fatboy. Maybe it's more of a morning razor.

 

Thor's Day:

Prep: Hot shower, Neutrogena Invigorating Facial Scrub Cleanser, TSD Jasmine Sambac Preshave balm
Brush: Simpson 56 Best Badger
Soap: Stirling Bay Rum
Razor: Merkur 41c 1904 OC
Blade: Dorco 300 (4)
Passes: WTG, XTG (10, 11)
Post: Cold water splash, Bloc Osma Alum, Dickinson's WH, Captain's Choice Cat o' Nine Tails AS splash
Cologne: Gigember Estragone by Dr. Vranjes

This was my first use of the Invigorating Facial Scrub from Neutrogena; other than where it touched my lips accidentally, the menthol was more 'in the nose' than felt on the skin, for me. I puck-lathered the Stirling Bay Rum, and the lather was better today than the Glacial Obsidian was on Monday, but not as good as I'd like - nor as satisfying for me, as a face-latherer. With four days use, the Dorco-300 showed enough wear and tear that I decided 2 passes without any nicks, weepers, or irritation were sufficient, leaving me with a DFS shave and some mild burn from the Cat o' Nine Tails.

 

Thursday:

Neutrogena Men Facial Wash
Large Horsehair Barbershop
Super Speed/Sharp day 4
Stirling Glacial Wintergreen SS
Stirling Glacial Wintergreen WH
Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui EdT

I'm really not supposed to shave both today and tomorrow because of Rosh Hashanah but I just couldn't resist. Besides, if I would go two days without shaving my beard stubble would be so tough that the next time I shaved I'd have to do just about ten passes to get it all off. The Glacial Wintergreen soap performed beautifully for me - that scent drives me crazy, the lather is such a pleasure to work with, not to mention that intense menthol effect which I love so much. The matching witch hazel added to the freezing fun. Another super-BBS shave which was so enjoyable.

 

9/25/14

Prep: Shower
Lather: Hobbyist IanS made lavender
Brush: Omega 10006
Razor: Gillette New SC
Blade: Treet Dura Sharp carbon (2)
Post: Cold water rinse, styptic pencil and Captain's Choice Bay Rum

Back to the homemade soap and it works. I am just allergic to the menthol and eucalyptus in shaving soaps. Never again I guess. Anyhoo, 2 passes on my face for a SAS, despite nicking a mole on my neck, and 2 passes on my scalp and I am ready to head off to a leadership conference with 100 enthusiastic freshmen.

 

today's shave
hot water wash with nivea men's
semouge 620 boar
unknown sandalwood soap
depag travel razor
persona lab(2)
Barbasol pacific rush
today's shave was a trial run. I have had this little razor that folds up on itself. to be stored in a little box not much bigger than a pill box. I've never tried it at home, can't take it untried on the road, right? it was very light, four passes to get smooth, but I got there. no blood, I'm not irritated now. let's see if the Florida Sun can show some irritation. finished with Pacific rush.
y'all have a good Thursday

 

5/8 Grelot Lotus
London Skies (Beer Soap Brewing Co.)
homemade boar
Poor pic but great shave. Beer Soap Brewing Co. is another excellent artisan soap maker. I really like the scent of London Skies. Have a good one.

 

Thursday:
hot shower w/Crabtree & Evelyn Sandalwood bar soap
Maggard Eucalyptus PSO
Gillette RedTip 2 passes
Gillette Silver Blue (3)
Surrey boar
Craftsman Cedar & Eucalyptus soap
Thayers unscented w/aloe
Pinaud Clubman Special Reserve AS

First time with the Craftsman so I need to work on the water ratio a bit plus I want to melt this square puck to better fit the round container I put it in.
I have to say I was somewhat surprised that I didn't get my usual super close shave with the RedTip especially after this SilverBlue blade performed so well the first two shaves in my Senator.

 

Thursday September 25, 2014



Filarmonica Doble Temple 12, 5/8 Full Hollow, Square Point​

Filarmonica! Despite this is just a 12, therefore less sumptuous than the celebrated 14, this José Monserrat Pou's masterpiece gives a remarkable satisfaction and an impeccable shave. A great razor, small and easy to use, it is never disappointing.​

• Pre-Shave: Myrsol Emulsión
• Soap: De Vergulde Hand
• Brush: Mastro Livi Silvertip Badger Brush - 26mm knot
• Bowl: Old Barber Bowl
• Strop: Mastro Livi Loom Strop and Hand Palm Stropping
• Razor: Filarmonica Doble Temple 12, 5/8 Full Hollow, Square Point
• Post-Shave: Umbrian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• After Shave: RazorGuy Bay Rum After Shave

 

Cobra Classic
Feather
Thater 4125/1 Fan
B&M - Vetyver Santal
Fine - Fresh Vetiver

Tom Ford - Grey Vetiver

 

Thursday, September 25, 2014

Prep: Warm shower, Cetaphil Lotion
Razor: Schick Adjustable M2
Blade: Schick (4)
Lather: WSP Barbershop
Brush: Parker Chrome Handle w/ TGN Synthetic Knot
Post: Witch Hazel, Cetaphil Lotion
Aftershave: Shulton Old Spice

Today shave was excellent and very comfortable. If you have not tried WSP shave soaps, you owe it to yourself to do so. The samples are very inexpensive.

This will be my last post until next Monday. My lovely bride and I are leaving early in the morning for a romantic weekend getaway to celebrate our 27th wedding anniversary.

Have a great day and a great rest of the week!

 

SOTD September 25
Prep: hot shower
Razor: George Wostenholm & Son Celebrated I-XL
Brush: Vie-Long
Soap: Proraso Green
Passes: 2 (WTG, XTG)
Post: Proraso Blue AS lotion

How could I not shave with a straight I just honed last night?

There is still lost of room for improvement, but the post hone shave was smoother then the previous shave with the razor. Easily a DFS after to passes and no sign of irritation.

Works for me!

 

Pre: Shave Secret
Brush: GBS Pure Badger
Soap: TOBS – Jermyn Street
Razor: ’32 -40 Gillette New Long Comb w/ Tech Ball handle
Blade: Gillette Super Blue (Chinese) / Astra SP
Splash: Humphreys Alcohol Free Cucumber Melon Witch Hazel Facial Toner
Post: Brut Original Fragrance Moisturizing ASB & Aqua Velva Musk

I am kind of bummed. I hate to admit it, but this morning, for the first time since I started shaving ever; I was disappointed with a Gillette blade!..

Find out why at That Shave Life!

 

Happy 64th!