SoS: December 29, 2014 - January 4, 2015

A nice citrus and spice scent, tones and soothes the skin. That's a good price. I really like 4711!

 

Thanks, might have to look into picking some up...hm..

 

Beautiful combination of colors.

 

Nice dreamy handle!

 

Very nice scent!

 

Mike's Natural Soaps

 

Jan 2, 2015 shave

A pretty simple setup but one that delivered a nice, clean shave

Razor: Gold Gillette NEW w/ bell-end handle,
Blade: GSB (1)
Brush: Burma-Shave
A/S: Zirh Soothe
Soap: Cella

 

Good to see Sir Jasper back.

 

Thank you kind Sir.

 

Day 2 - Thirty Days with Merkur 34c (Jan 1-Feb 4 [No shave on Saturdays]) BSG 1-2-2015​

Hot Shower and Prep - Nivea Men Sensitive Skin Face Wash & Wm. Neumann & Co. Peppermint Leaf Bar Soap
Razor Merkur 34c
Blade Astra SP (2)
Brush - Plisson Synthetic
Lather - Poraso Green
Post - Warm & cool water rinse, WH & RazoRock "Problem Solver" AS splash

2 Pass and a few touch ups mostly on the neck for a DFS + shave. Apparently I had a bump on my chin that the blade had no problem finding this morning. Bled a bit but the styptic took care of it pretty quick. Over all good shave.

 

Pretty much the same as yesterday.

Gem Damaskeene
CVS single edged blade
LPL

wonderful shave

 

Thanks, Gary!
It was taken at Wreck Beach, a famously international nude beach at the very west-end of Vancouver, near the University of British Columbia.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wreck_Beach
The Wreck Beach Society has there own website if you are interested in seeing better photos.

 

I can't tell you how many times I have dropped my shaving gear and broken my bowls. However, I have, yet, to lose anything to the abyss!

 

You are very kind and thank you for your wonderful words!

 

Thanks, Mark, but the graffiti artist did all the work on the wall of the bowl at the skateboard park. I simply took the photo!

 

Thank You. He is feeling much better today.

 

Crazy Good shave..Feeling Fresh this Friday!

Today proved that the ikon 102 is more than capable of completing all 3 passes on its own and still provide me with super smooth results.

I took yesterday off on purpose so that I could break into this new custom scent soap as soon as it arrived today. This formula is a little thirsty, but it provides some of the best protective lather that I've used. Post shave feels great, and a couple touches of the Southern Oud was just the cherry on top. Country Club for Men aftershave has created something unique and I really like the staying power.

Enjoy your weekend Gents!

 

SOTD 2 January 2015

Bonus Menthol Edition


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60's Gillette SS with Bolzano Superinox
TSD Exclusive Preshave Balm
Arko versus Glacial Obsidian Überlather/Omega 48 Pro Boar
Cold Water Alum
Osage Rub


30 Day Rule starts tomorrow for me on a Gillette Slim Adjustable. Come see what the 30 Day Group is up to!

 

I had a very pleasant shave today.

Prep: hot shower, Neutrogena Invigorating Face Wash.
Brush: Turkish #6 Brush.
Razor: '62 Gillette Slim set on 6 for the first pass, 3 for the second.
Blade: SuperMax Titanium.
Cream: Egyptian Ingram.
Post: cold water rinse, Fine American Blend, Myrsol Emulsion (I had some irritation on my throat area.)

I haven't used my Slim in awhile. I only picked it up because the plating on my Krona seems to be wearing away and there is a lot of rust showing now. The blade I had in it was completely rusted, so I threw it out and got a new one. I will have to see if I can get that fixed. But anyway, the Gillette Slim is a great razor. It's very versatile and gives you 9 razors in one. As always, the Egyptian Ingram felt really cold and refreshing and so did the Fine American Blend and Myrsol Emulsion. I'd rate this shave a DFS.

 

No cup today??