SoS: November 17, 2014 - November 23, 2014

Tyr's Day - Island of Misfit Shaving Toys edition:

Prep: Hot shower, Neutrogena Deep Cleaning Gentle Scrub cleanser, TSD Jasmine Sambac Preshave balm
Brush: Beeline Boar
Soap: Godrej Lemon-Lime Fresh
Razor: Merkur 41c 1904 OC
Blade: Dorco-300 (1)
Passes: WTG, XTG, ATG (1, 2, 3)
Post: Cold water splash, Bloc Osma Alum, Dickinson's WH, Aveeno Active Naturals AS balm
Cologne: Burberry Brit by Burberry

[Carnac the Magnificent]I hold, in my 41c, the last Dorco-300[/Carnac the Magnificent]. I don't DISLIKE the Dorco-300, but it's not one of my top 3 or even 5 blades at this point; I doubt I'll be getting any more now that I've gone through the tuck. I finally ditched my VDH brush for excessive shedding, and I am not sure I'll hold onto the Beeline much longer, for similar reasons. The Godrej lathers well enough, but the lather dissipates by the time I've gotten around to the 3rd pass, which is a bit frustrating. All that said, I managed a nearly BBS result with only one tiny weeper in the mustache area.

 

He will be offering all three versions. The other two are back on the site. They are just out of stock after the big sale. Great news!

 

Morris & Forndran xl3 in Finest
iKon Shavecraft 102 with ATT Atlas handle
Feather blade
Morris & Forndran sandalwood soap
GFT Skin Food
Thierry Mugler Pure Malt fragrance

 

Thank you. Yup, I just might. Still searching, though, but I thought it to be prudent to start a new blade at the same setting as today's shave.

 

A better view of that stunningly beautiful brush!

 

Kevin, thank you for your kind words.
I am just very fortunate to have so many wonderful brush handles to make my photos look nice!

 

Mike, thank you for your kind words! It is very difficult to make this stunning brush handle look bad!

 

SOTD Tuesday 11-18-2014

5/8 Shapleigh Hdwr, Full Hollow, Spike Point
Noxema
Al's SC - Boheme
GT Scuttle
Omega Boar
Dickinson's WH
GB Body Lotion
Draggon Noir ASL

 

Shave of the day, Tuesday Nov 18, or, welcome to my den tiny bathroom butler!

So I skipped a shave yesterday. I had the day off, and I spent the whole day working on improving my den. New shelves and organization, I built some wall mounted razor racks that turned out well. So now it is in good order, nicely decorated and every single thing is firmly anchored to the walls... no more unpleasant mishaps in my shave area! So it is a new day, practically a new area, and with the help of Tiny Bathroom Butler, it is time to get this week's shaving started;

Also, I liked @macaronus' ideas of music with the shave so much, that I decided to respectfully steal it. I bought a little speaker for my iPods and tried it out this morning. It made an enjoyable thing more enjoyable! So to macaronus, thanks!
Music- Dancehall '69
Pre- Kiehl's face fuel
Prep- homemade eucalyptus/lavender oil
Water-Cold
Soap- Bearded Jack cherry vanilla tobacco
Mug- Marvy vintage
Brush- Certifyd vintage
Razor- Gillette Slim
Blade- Astra SP
Rinse- Thayers Lavender
Aftershave- Florida water
Cologne- Eau Sauvage
Assistance- Tiny Bathroom Butler

Aahhhh. Skipping a day made this one all the better. I don't use my slim often, today made me wonder why. Set on 5, I got a great shave. BBS, no injuries, no irritation. One thorough pass, plus most of another as cleanup... a great comfortable shave in a comfortable area. Another day off today. A positive start to the week.

 

Razor: Gillette Slim (k3) 1965 (5)
Brush: Whipped Dog Silvertip 30/45
Mug: Old Spice (late glass Mug 04) 1970s -1992 The last OS Mugs
Cream: TOBS Coconut
Blade: Feather (2)
Pre shave: Tree Hut Shea body wash Mango
Post shave: Thayers Cucumber WH, Azzaro AS Balm, Old Spice original Shulton 1980 glass AS (gift from my father in law)

The WD Silvertip is a great soft brush on my face, but with its low set whipped up the TOBS in no time. I really like the slim the heavy handle and head gave me a nice smooth shave with no pressure. Just 2 passes WTG XTG on my face, and WTG ATG on my neck with the Slim set at (3). Just have to not over buff my neck, because on 3 the Slim is very mild, even with a Feather. The Shea Mango for the pre-shave helped. No burn!

 

Nice brush! Is that the original knot! I have a few old brushes with the original knots and they still work great.

 

I had a tooth pulled this morning. It was difficult and took a long time. Now too numb to shave. Can't remember the last time I missed. Same plan as Tuesday.

Tomorrow's Shave ~ Wednesday, November 19, 2014​

Razor: 1947 Gillette Super Speed
Blade: SuperMax Super Platinum Tiger
Brush: B7B Omega Essential Boar
Lather: The Strop Shoppe - Barbershoppe

 

Razor: Gillette Super speed + GEM Push Button
Blade: Dorco ST 301 + GEM PTFE
Brush: Custom ACE silvertip, maple handle, by GDCarrington
Lather: 3P
Post: Omega Balm

I was getting passable shaves with the Racer blade. Uncomfortable but passable. This Dorco blade is too dull and was uncomfortable and tuggy. I did not complete even half a pass with the SS before I grabbed my GEM Push Button for a good comfortable shave. These coconut oil soaps really like to be ultra-lathered for best protection.

 

Nice butler to hand you the razor!
(and yeah, music while shaving is nice!)

 

Hope all is well soon with your tooth - or rather with the remaining cavity...

 

3P
Omega 49
Stirling orange and black cumin
Schick E type
Personna (2)
Clubman Vanilla AS

 

November 18 - Fat Tech Tuesday
The Fat always delivers and I have an enjoyable shave every time I use it. The clean outdoorsy scent combined with the slickness and cushion makes for an enjoyable shave every time. Have a great Tuesday.
Gillette Tech Y4 / Astro SP
da FAT
Omega 10066
Thayers Lavender Witch Hazel
Vintage English Leather

 

18 Nov 2014

Pre- Corn Huskers
Soap - Proraso Red Tub
Brush - WD Silvertip 24/50
Razor - L3 SS
Blade - Feather (3)
AS - Skin Bracer

 

SOTD - Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Shower
Prep: Homemade PSO
Brush: Vulfix 374 Super badger
Cream: LaToja
Razor: Merkur 38C
Blade: Astra SP
Post: Nivea Men Sensitive PSB
Aftershave: CVS Old Spice

- Don

 

I like that razor rack. Nice work!