SoS: January 5, 2015 - January 11, 2015

My take on this shave soap was spot on as yours Kevin. Just like the old Wendy's commercial "where's the beef" that was my first impression as no menthol was detected at all. I prefer the Valobra Almond scent over the menthol and when I bought both at the same time the Almond was cheaper but don't know if that is still the case. Nice scales on the dubl duck.

 

Shave of the Day

Straight to the Point - Shave 3 of 30 Day Challenge



Prep: Hot bath, Shea Moisture Black African soap
Razor: Morley Clover 5/8 Barber's Notch
Brush: Rubberset 400-4 Silvertip Badger
Lather: Whoos the Man - Commander
Shave: 3 passes; WTG, XTG, ATG
Post: Royall Spyce

Its so cold outside here in Illinois! I needed a hot shave to warm me up and make me feel cozy for bedtime. To the shave den!

I switched to the bigger Rubberset brush because its taller handle let's me mix lather in the mug my soap is melted into...

Decided to do no PSO this shave and once again I can detect no difference. I prefer without I think, more sensitive to the feel of the blade that way, in my opinion.

Finally nicked myself real good on a pimple on my cheek. First bad bleeder in, what, 8 straight razor shaves? Not bad.

I can feel myself getting more comfortable shaving with the razor, I felt like this shave I was more fluid with my motion and had more feel for my face. Also, I finally found an angle for shaving around my Adams apple. Went well.

Resulting in a 3 pass DFS+ ... I'll take it!

 

Great writeup Kev.

 

You always have such insights into things Gary, I would have never thought to try Big Bens. I think I have one still, I'm gonna try it in my 46 aristocrat that seems to be too aggressive for me lately.

 

Great review! Now I need to buy some of this too...... *resigned chuckle*

#SAD activated

 

I could see the 89 head, but the handle was new to me...nice look!

 

I live in Denver. I think the menthol strengthens our resolve and prepares us for the cold. I apply Osage Rub just to distract myself from the cold before going out. I totally relate to your feelings here.

 

Tuesday! BSG#5

• Music: Kraftwerk, Computerworld
• Prep: hot washing cloth
• Brush: TGN a grade silvertip in Oscar11 handle
• Soap: Cella
• Razor: birth quarter Gillette Slim (@ 4, 5, 6 & 7)
• Blade: Derby #2
• Shave: 3-pass + touch-up
• Post: hot water rinse, Floyd AS

Great shave. Not as stellar as the last two shaves, but great none the less!

I'm starting to get more used to the brush. It's my first quality badger brush. A HUGE difference with the Wilkinson Sword badger I got as a Birthday present some years ago! I start with an almost dry brush. I just dip the tips in water before starting on the soap. If the brush is soaked in water before the shave, it retains too much water, leading to a too wet lather. Fully soaked it can hold a tot of rum! - And I'd rather drink that...

Have a great day, ya'll!

 

Neat idea! I must try them in the Sledgehammer!

 

Lavanille Luxury
Another excellent shave with B&M Lavanille. This time I paired it with Givenchy Pi and the vanilla notes in each meld nicely. Der Vorschlaghammer made easy work of my stubble, set up with luxurious lather. I used Maggard's London Barbershop aftershave for a little extra protection against the 9° cold this morning. My face feels great!
Don't forget to be awesome!

 

1/6/15

Prep: warm wash and Cornhuskers Lotion
Lather: Klar Kabinett
Brush: Vie-Long 13061M
Razor: Weber PH
Blade: Voskhod (3)
Post: cool rinse and Ogallala Bay Rum

Face lathered the KK after a quick 10 second load. 45 seconds or so to build the lather. 2 passes and I have a DFS. No nicks, no weepers. This is what I want to achieve during the work week.

 

SOTD
January 6, 2015

Prep: Hot shower. Axe Shield Face Wash
Razor: RazoRock Stealth Slant
Blade: Personna Lab Blue
Brush: Semogue 750
Lather: MdC
Post: Alum.Thayers Lavender WH.
Aftershave: Stetson
Go out and get it!

 

Fume SS
Turkish #6 brush
Schick G8 razor
Personna blade
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel/Sage mix
English Leather Cologne

Not sure I like the Turkish #6 brush. Will try is a few more times to decide. But I do like the Fume SS which helped with another great shave

 

MDC
EverReady 1912
CVS Single Edged Blade

wonderful shave this morning. 3 passes and smooth as silk.

 

6 Jan 2015
Pre- Corn Huskers
Soap - RR Zi Peppino
Brush - Vulfix 660S Medium
Razor - Merkur 34C
Blade - Astra SP (1)
AS - Pinaud Clubman

Was rushed this am for early appt. Reached for the 34C because I know the razor so well with using it for my 30 day rule. Also will be using the Zi Peppino every day to finish the tub (guessing 2-3 weeks), I have Tobacco Verde en route. Overall DFS+ all areas. Shower, shave and cleanup time...15 minutes.

 

Wow! That's a quickie!

 

All time record for me, much prefer to take my time and enjoy the shave. I think it is a testament for the 30 day rule, really helps hone those skills. No thinking just muscle memory.

 

Tuesday

Prep: Hot Shower-Stirling Scots Pine Bath Soap
Soap: Cold River Soap Works-Bergamot & Bay
Razor: Gillette Slim
Blade: Rapira Swedish Supersteel (4)
Brush: oscar11 2-Band Finest-24mmx50mm
Aftershave: Country Club Modern Fougere

WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angles for my beard)


CRSW Bergamot & Bay today (this jar is about kaputt). 20 seconds: load & go with the oscar11 brush. Great lather and scent. Rapira Swedish SS still in the Slim. Excellent, smooth, close, nick free shave. I finished with CC Modern Fougere.

Bob

 

Tuesday
hot shower
Rudy Vey Sambar Antler,Shavemac Flat-Top,2 band,d01 knot
Corn Huskers Lotion
Proraso SS (white tub)
iKon SC 102 slant,iKon handle/Kai (1) The Kai blade turned out to be a very smooth blade in the slant,great shave today.Face and dome BBS!
cold water rinse
Monster Block Alum
cold water rinse
Tend Skin
Proraso ASB (white)
Nasomatto Blamage

Stay frosty,my friends!

 

With straight razors, there's no nicking of pimples; just bloody decapitations….