SoS: November 3, 2014 - November 9, 2014

Wool Fat Wednesday...

I had to knock the dust off this old faithful soap and show it some lathering love. I'm sure glad I did, because there is no doubt that "the Fat" is a top performer. Yet another smooth shave with the Shavecraft 102, no complaints from this guy. Have a good one gents.

 

I may have asked this before, I apologize if I have. How do you like the Jack Black shave cream? Good lather cushion, scent? I have the Jack Black post shave balm and I really like it. I was a little disappoint when I got it as it not a lot of product for the price, but it is my go to post shave balm and a little goes a long way.

 

Great looking Old Spice mug? Canada versions are hard to find.

 

I use a very light touch with my FB and a Feather blade. With that technique the blade, being notorious for being sharp, lasts me just 2 shaves. I do have a light beard which helps. I get into trouble when I use a light razor like a Tech and use too much pressure.

 

NOVember 5

SOTD

Awful shave tonight. Started out trying cold water shave and didn't like it, and that set the tone for the rest of the shave. Switched to hot water but couldn't redeem the shave. Horrible irritation and weepers on neck. No idea what went wrong, is same exact setup for last 5 days.

Gonna have to not shave tomorrow.

 

It's easier when you are in Canada

 

Remember, remember, the shave of November (5th) aka The Omega Man

Pre: Shower
Croap: Omega Crema Barba
Razor: Merkur OC
Blade: Shark (Shave #7!)
Brush: Omega 10049
Post: No post!

I really do not like Omega croap. I wait a few months try it again, and it still is horrible as far as I'm concerned. The first Italian shaving product that I haven't liked, I think. I was going to put it in the travelling box, but someone had already snuck theirs into it. Amazingly, I'm on shave #7 with the same Shark and haven't been bit once.

 

It's alright. I received it last month as an anniversary gift from my wife. Easy and thick lather, adequate cushion, it actually performs quite well. Where it falls short is in the scent. What little scent it has is a bit medicinal. Eucalyptus maybe. It's a big, 8 oz jar costing roughly $20-25 so it's not a bad deal, but frankly I have creams and soaps that perform equally well yet cost far less and have more interesting scents. For the price, I'd opt for two tubes of LaToja over the Jack Black any day, and have a couple of bucks left over for a cold beer.

 

Great brush! I'm working on mine.

 

What kind of knot are you using?

 

Planned Shave - Novariance 6 -

UPDATE: Fantastic 3 pass shave. Voskhod blade continues to impress after shave #7.

 

Tomorrow Morning's planned shave

Razor: ikon 2013 Deluxe Solid Bar
Blade: SuperMax SP Tiger (D2)
Brush: Muhle XL Silvertip Fiber
Bowl: Buffalo Horn 5” Lather Bowl
Pre Shave Soap: MRGLO Lime
Pre Shave Balm: TSD Iced SubZero
Shave Soap: WSO Signature
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: WSO GIT Aftershave Balm​

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THURSDAY
Evening Shave for Tomorrow
A lovely 3-pass evening shave with the Big Imp. Luxurious MdC lather whipped up with the Omega.
Had I thought enough in advance, I probably would've used the Becker scuttle to really make the shave decadent! Still an A+ shave….

Have a great Thursday all!

 

SOTD Wednesday, 11-5-2014

Still hanging on for NO-Variation NOVember.



Learning a lot about my technique by sticking with one razor, one blade, one soap, one brush, and one aftershave. For starters:

1. I'm learning with the Merkur, it's a mild enough shaver that I can trust my technique and shave mostly without a mirror.
2. I've learned the Merkur has good audible feedback. Not as apparent as the audible feedback I get with the Maggard or even a Tech, but enough so that I can tell when I have the blade angle right.
3. I've learned that sticking to just one razor for this long is hard! I am dying to try my Ranger Tech, or my NEW, or even my Maggard. But so far I'm resisting the temptation.

 

SOTD Planned For Thursday 06Nov14
"Hot Water Shave"

Left to Right; RazoRock Ultimate Aftershave Alum; Arletta's Mug I (Daughter's White Coffee Mug ) ; Above the Tie Atlas R-1 88mm Kronos Handle;"Oscar11" Custom 24/48mm TGN Super Finest Black& White Resin Handle; Pacific Shaving Co. All Natural Shaving Oil; Wilkinson Sword DE Blades Black Container ; Captain's Choice North A/S
Shower & Pre-Shave:
Neutrogena Men Invigorating Face Wash
Neutrogena T/Gel Therapeutic Shampoo - Extra Strength
Burt's Bees Natural Skin Care For Men Bar Soap
Pacific Shaving Co. All Natural Shaving Oil
Face Towel Soaked in "HotWater"
Deodorant's :
Mennen Speed Stick
Razor & Razor Blades:
Wilkinson Sword DE Blades {2}
ATT Atlas R-1 88mm Kronos Handle
Schick Xtreme 3 Disposable Razor
Shaving Mug & Shaving Soap & Brush:
Arletta's Mug I (Daughter's White Coffee Mug)
Vander-Williams Shave Soap aka Patrick's Blend
"Oscar11" Custom 24/48mm TGN Super Finest Black& White Resin Handle
After Shave Balm's:RazoRock Ultimate Aftershave
Nivea After Shave Balm


After Shave:
Captain's Choice North A/S

Hot Water Shave being as the WTG-XTG-ATG method worked each day that I shaved, It will used again tomorrow after I take my shower in the morning. Also on Monday Morning I had a real Blood Letting, so I did not shave on Tuesday or Wednesday Morning.

 

Yes it's the new more colourful packaging from Wickham just released this week.
I have the Spice Trade shown here and the Imperial Tonic. Darron also sent a sample of the Southsea Spray. The scent strengths are decent to my nose.
The Spice Trade is a very good match for the Old Spice.
Thank you for your kind words on the brush

 

That second brush from the left... Is it actually a brush or is it your AS??
(cool either way, bit if it's AS it's really )

 

Sorry to hear that! Hope your skin heals fast!

And again one of them brush - AS thingymagogs! Where d'you get it?

 

Be strong! (I know I'm not!)

 

nice to see your post again