SoS: November 3, 2014 - November 9, 2014

Beautiful straight!

 

You have a hard time holding a razor too, huh? I have psoriatic arthritis and it attacks my fingers making them swell. That's why I picked up this bad boy



Fat Handle easy to hold. If you like SEs. Lol

But srsly sorry you're hurting and sending happy shaves your way.

 

November 3 - Menthol Monday
Gillette Fatboy E4 / Wilkinson Classic Blade (3)
Proraso Green
Sabre Boar
Thayer's Lemon Witch Hazel
Aqua Velva Ice Blue
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No Variation NoVember, Day 3
Monday, November 3




Music: Blunderbuss by Jack White
Prep: Anthony for men glycolic face wash
Somerset's Pre-shave Oil
Hot towel
Razor: 1959 Gillette Fatboy {E2}
Blade: Super-Max Super Platinum Tiger (3rd shave)
Brush: Rubberset 400-4 Silvertip
Soap: Whoos Victory
Shave (setting): WTG (3), XTG (3), ATG + Cleanup (3)
Post: Hot towel, cold water splash, Family Dollar Shulton Spice


Blades are still doing good, on 3rd shave with them, had to dial the setting back to 3 on the adjustable to give my face a rest but the shaves were so close last two days I didn't need much more than 2 passes.

Cheers

 

Great to hear your SO is doing better, but sorry to hear about your hands, Patrick. Best wishes sent!

 

SOTD 03.11.2014

 

Lovely outdoor photo!

 

Nice razor, I used to have an ever ready like that and gave it away, wish I had it back now lol

 

Razor: Merkur 34c HD
Brush: Badassshaving Flaming Birch Black Badger 24/55
Mug: VDH Black Mug
Cream: Seifenglatt Shaving Soap 'Barber Shop'
Blade: Feather (2)
Pre shave: Tree Hut Shea Mango
Post shave: Thayers Cucumber WH, Neutrogena Balm, California 1981 Bay Rum


The Merkur 34c HD does give me some burn if I use to much pressure or go over an area to many times. You can get away with doing that because this razor is so mild. First time for this soap, very soft like a croup. Nice scent with a hint of liquorice not too strong. Lathers up well even with this soft brush. I screwed in the Feather, and checked the alignment and was good to go for my first pass WTG. 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 Neutrogena Balm then some Bay Rum. Nice smooth shave with just a little burn. Have a good one, and go VOTE!

 

Very beautiful brush! It must take a lot of time to create. Well done!

 

Wow! Bar none, the most beautiful brush I have ever seen!

 

SOTD - Menthol Monday, November 3, 2014

Shower
Prep: Peppermint PSO
Brush: Simpsons Duke 3
Soap: Stirling Glacial Lemon Chill
Razor: Merkur 38C
Blade: Personna Lab Blue (3)
Post: Nivea Sensitive PSB
Aftershave: Iced Aqua Velva Ice Blue

- Don

 

Nice weapon, I mean brush!

 

It's both lol

 

SOTD - Menthol Monday

First weeper with RRKS
It finally happened after one month. Interestingly, it was the first time I tried an Astra SP in it. I usually use Rapira PL. Not sure if it was inattention, a concealed pimple, or the blade. Anyways, still a 2 pass DFS with touch ups. Mild neck irritation for one hour. Hmmm.. Haven't had that in ages. May have to try this combo again to see what i did wrong.

Pre - CWS

Soap - Proraso white

Brush - WD 24x48

Razor - RRKS

Blade - Astra SP

 

Brian, looks great as always. Glad to have you aboard the Den!

 

For Day Number Four of the November No Change Challenge I Present ...

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MONDAY
Late Menthol Monday Shave
A day to recuperate after a busy getaway weekend with the guys. Up at the Tahoe cabin, I demo'd a straight razor shave Saturday morning for the curious among us five.
None are quite yet ready to drop their cartridge shavers, but the guys were fascinated by the process. Fortunately from me, no blood was drawn in my demo…
Tonight's menthol shave, however, did draw some blood as I again used a square-point to inadvertently probe a soft part of my cheek (ouch!)
Still managed a smooth, chilly menthol shave!

 

Glad you are shaving again and that the wife is back to work. God bless.