SoS: September 22, 2014 - September 28, 2014

Brutally Good shaving soap - who makes that one, Frode?

 

Just a fellow countryman way up north from me. Its a new product and the only product from this soapmaker, although a harder puck is scheduled to appear soon.
This guy is old chemistry-dude (chemist?) that has spent the last few years perfecting this soap.
It is a darned fine soap. Although I think I might have a small reaction to it, it still give me a terrific shave.
Then again I think I am developing a reaction to many soaps. The Klar Kabinett made me look like a newt once.
Luckily I got better

Anyway, since you are something of a linguist, take a look at his website.
Its not much, but I am sure you will be able to understand some of it

http://www.brutaltbra.no/brutal-bra-barbersape/

 

happy anniversary

 

Razor: Gillette gold toggle (D1) 1958 (4)
Brush: Erskine vintage Badger 1947
Mug: Old Spice (late glass Mug 02 1964 - 1978
Cream: The Body Shop Maca Root
Blade: Feather (2
Post shave: Thayers Cucumber WH, Jack Black cooling gel, Old Spice vintage (Shulton)

Day 2 using my "new" 1958 toggle. The Maca Root whipped up copious amounts of lather. Ok, now for the setting on the toggle. I moved it up to 4, looking for that sweet spot, The toggle only adjust the gap, so I'll see where it goes. I dropped in a a day old Feather, checked the alignment and was good to go for my first pass WTG. So far so good, but this razor is also heavier than even my FB, so I was careful with the pressure. A little rinse to see how we are doing and relather for a XTG pass on my face and ATG on my neck. Some more lather for touch up on my neck and we are done. Warm water rinse and pat dry. Some WH and after cleanup some Jack Black AS gel, then some OS and all is good. Another DFS for my toggle. It does feel different with the blade angle not changing like it does on my FB. I will play with the adjustment on it. I'm still on cloud 9.

 

Happy Anniversary!

 

Interesting. I was able to understand a little of the Norwegian description. Not a lot, but enough to get a pretty good general idea.

 

I had a very good shave today. TSD Lanolin Iced Floid Blue type awesome. It was even better when paired with the real Floid Blue aftershave. I got one nick because I stopped paying attention for a second. That's what I get. I haven't used a TSD soap for awhile and I could kick myself for it. The menthol was more than satisfying to me. Man I smell good.

 

Sorry I missed your birthday hope it was a good one

 

SEptember 26's

Dove Men's Face Wash
ARKO Shaving Cream (first shave)
Turkish #6 (first shave)
Schick L-1
Schick Plus Platinum
CWR, Asma Alum Block
Thayers Rose Petal WH
Pinaud Clubman AS

I received my new Turkish #6 brush and some ARKO Shaving Soap yesterday, so today was their first shave. I did a test lather yesterday. The brush does have a smell, but it is not offensive. The ARKO has a different scent, but it does lather well. For the price, it can't be beat. The ARKO Shaving Soap face-lathered very easily with my new Turkish #6 Brush. Two passes with my Schick L-1 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 Pinaud Clubman after shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

Thanks, @david of central florida and @RaZorBurn123. I just feel fortunate that she hasn't realized how much of her life she has wasted on me. I married WAY up!

 

SOTD - Late post

Went for my usual 3 pass, but stopped after 2, because it was that good of shave today. I'm always shocked at how little Proraso green cream you need to get tons of lather. I need to use this cream for more than just for traveling.

Prep - CWS

Cream - Proraso Green

Brush - WD Silvertip

Blade - Rapira PL

Razor - Parker 91r

AS - The Beach

 

Interestingly enough, I like the scent of the Bigelow/Proraso but my skin doesn't. I like the feel of some of the Stirling Glacials, but the scent has a note in it that smells like cat pee to me. The TSD menthol bomb drops has the same scent to my nose. I got along fine with the Godrej Cool Menthol cream, but it had more of an aloe scent.

 

Friday's Cold Water Shave Plan ~ SEptember 26, 2014



Cold River SW Select - Sandalwood
Schick Injector J-2 Razor
Simpson Commodore X3 Best

 

Friday September 26, 2014



Mastro Livi Damasteel, 7/8 Full Hollow, Snake Point​

My very first Mastro Livi razor and it is still love at first sight. I must admit I like Damasteel very much, not only for its beautiful patterns, but also for the sensation it gives in shaving. Keen and sharp, it always gives a very close shave. Not to mention, this razor is still sharp like the first day: so sar, I have never honed it or passed on chromium oxide paste and I bought this razor more than one year and a half ago. It has a lovely edge, smooth and gentle, yet very effective and giving a very comfortable and very close shave. Superb!​

• Pre-Shave: Myrsol Emulsión
• Soap: Arko Shaving Soap
• Brush: Frank Shaving Finest Badger Chubby Brush - 30mm knot
• Bowl: Gerby Bowl
• Strop: Mastro Livi Loom Strop and Hand Palm Stropping
• Razor: Mastro Livi Damasteel, 7/8 Full Hollow, Snake Point
• Post-Shave: Argan Oil
• After Shave: Myrsol Blue After Shave

 

Shave for 26 September 2014 ...

​

 

today's shave
hot water wash with nivea men's
rubberset custom two band
Proraso blue
Gillette superspeed(w2)
blacktip steel handle
Gillette blue blade(y4)(1)
aqua velva ice blue
today I got the most wonderful shave. clean and silky close. the blacktip is a great little razor, ever so maneuverable, like four wheel drive for your face. not a bit of irritation. nice, Prolly be my travel go with razor. finished with ice blue.
hope y'all have a great day

 

@ david of central florida

It seems that you are really enjoying the Rubberset Custom Two Band.

 

I am very much. it may not be quite as soft as some of my others, it's a lather monster, soaps, creams doesn't matter. it's no difference if I make it on my face it in a bowl. it whips it up quick.
thank you again, great call

 

Friday:

Neutrogena Men Facial Wash
Large Horsehair Barbershop
Super Speed/Sharp day 5
Stirling Glacial Lemon Chill SS
444 AS Balm
Osage Rub AS
Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui EdT

What a shave this was - smooth, close, and very comfortable as well as so frigid. The Glacial Lemon Chill soap really froze my face off just as its "brother" the Wintergreen did yesterday. These Glacial soaps are all equally-mentholated, and I'm convinced that no other soap can beat them for the menthol effect. The 444 balm moisturized and gave me a great cooling effect of its own, and the Rubby Dubby Doo added its own special frigidness which is so enjoyable for me. Surprisingly enough, the Sharp blade is still performing beautifully after 5 days.

Have a great weekend, folks and again - to all our Jewish friends, L'shanah Tovah!

 

SOTD September 26

Prep: hot shower
Razor: George Wostenholm & Son I-XL Celebrated
Brush: Vie-Long
Soap: Proraso Green
Passes: 2 (WTG, XTG)
Post: Witch Hazel

Not a great shave today. Had problems with my neck and a nice cut beside my mustache. The cut was my own fault... forward direction ONLY with a straight