SoS: January 12, 2015 - January 18, 2015

Afeitado de esta noche para el Viernes

'Spicy' shave this evening with the complimentary combo of the WSP Pumpkin Spice soap & Black River Bay Rum aftershave.
A smooth, 3-pass shave I've come to expect from this Beau Brummel. A nice way to end a busy day….

Have a Blessed Friday, everyone!

 

SOTD 15/1/2015

Razor: Pre-War Gillette Tech head - Sabi T2 handle
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock black
Brush: Semogue 620
Soap: Arko smushed into Old Spice cup
AS: Pinaud Classic Vanilla

 

Planned SOTD 01/16/2015
Razor: Fatip /Triad Brass Handle
Blade: Feather New Hi-Stainless (3)
Brush: Shavemac 23mm D02 Buffalo Horn
Bowl: Dirty Bird 1.5 Scuttle
Pre Shave Scrub: SPAtopia Dead Sea Scrub
Pre Shave Oil: Homemade Rosemary Mint
Shave Soap: Tiki Irishman
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: WSO Green Irish Type


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Tiki Irishman?? What is this? A custom?

 

Man I miss that handle....I should have never sold it....

 

It is Amanda's version of Green Irish Tweed. I spotted the tin within a photo I saw on her Facebook page or a blog and I inquired to what it was and she said her take on GIT and she sent it to me as an exchange on a mix up on an order I had made back in May. Needless to say pretty good stuff but aroma wise I still like Malaspina version of GIT the best that I have tried. She may have made it for others but I haven't seen anyone else post SOTD on any of the 3 forums with Amanda's take with GIT so maybe I lucked out, I really don't know.

 

One of the best Shaves I've ever had.
Simple as that. B&M Lavanille is the best scent in shaving soap that I've ever experienced. The near optimal lather performance just adds to the experience. I hardly noticed Der Vorschlaghammer removing my stubble, and Gondolier lotion helped make my face feel even smoother.

Prep: Proraso White
Soap: B&M Lavanille
Brush: HIS
Razor: Der Vorschlaghammer
Blade: Astra SP
AS: PAA Gondolier lotion
EdC: Tabac!

 

Ich denke dass Du der Vorschlaghammer magst - es war eine tolle Rasur, oder?

 

Weber PH Bulldog
Rapira Swede
Semogue BC Mistura
Institut Karite Soap
Alum
Superior 70

 

Sie sind richtig, Sir. Ich liebe den Vorschlaghammer! Ich erhalte ehrfürchtig rasiert in den letzten Tagen!

 

Schick G8 razor
Personna blade
WD/FS boar brush
BathHouse Soapery Mint/Aloe SS
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel/Sage mix
English Leather Balm
English Leather cologne

Not a very nice shave, the BathHouse Soapery SS caused a lot of discomfort i.e. burning/tingling of my face. Guess I won't use that one anymore.

 

Gillette Fatboy
Personna Med. Prep.
M&F Stubby 2
Tabula Rasa - Dezember
Nivea - Energy A/S

Masque -Montecristo

 

SOTD
January 16, 2015

Prep: Hot shower. Axe Shield Face Wash
Razor: RazoRock Stealth Slant
Blade: Rapira Swedish Supersteel
Brush: L'Occitane Plisson
Lather: IanS Cinnamon Girl
Post: Alum.Thayers Lavender WH.
Aftershave: Clubman Vanilla
New soap! Having followed Troys SOTD he used an entire puck of IanS soap, Troy always had great comments about this soap maker. JR had mentioned IanS soap aswell, so I went on the internet and found his website. I found a soap Cinnamon Girl $6, the soap maker was upfront about this soap, the cinnamon EO doesn't work for everyone. What the heck! $6. Great reviews by valued and trusted friends here at the den.
I did a test lather yesterday, no issues. This morning I performed my usual 3pass shave. Wow! IanS is a gifted soap maker! Slick, protective, easy to lather, super post skincare. And the scent is out of this world! So good, it woke my wife up!
The Rapira Swedish Supersteel blades are in one word... Awesome! Sharp, smooth, Im going to push this blade for a 3rd shave finished off with Clubman Vanilla.
Go out and get it!

 

Friday:
hot shower w/Pinaud Clubman scented body wash
Maggard Eucalyptus PSO
Gillette Knack 2+ passes
Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum Blue (5)
BurmaShave boar
Maggard London Barbershop soap
Thayers unscented w/aloe
Canoe AS

Mild and smooth today

 

Friday! Day #14 of the 30 day BSG challenge

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

Today I face lathered. That was nice! Will repeat that tomorrow as we'll be at the in-laws for their 50-year anniversary. But I'll add some AS tomorrow of course!

Have a great day!

 

Friday

Prep: Hot Shower-Stirling Scots Pine Bath Soap
Soap: Cold River Soap Works-Bergamot & Bay
Razor: Gillette NEW Short Comb
Blade: 70’s Gillette Spoiler Super Stainless (8)
Brush: oscar11 TGN 2-Band Finest-24mmx50mm
Aftershave: Fine Platinum

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

CRSW Bergamot & Bay today-new jar. 20 seconds: load & go with the oscar11 brush. Great, easy lather. Gillette Spoiler still in the NEW-8th day. Excellent, smooth, close, nick free shave. I finished with Fine Platinum.

Bob

 

1/16/15

Prep: Hot shower with Nivea Face Wash with menthol, home made PSO
Razor: Eversharp Schick injector, "Hornet" straight razor
Blade: Personna injector (1)
Brush: Vie Long Horse Hair
Soap: TSD - Iced Subzero
After: Home made ASB, Osage Rub after shave
Cologne: Cuir Cannage

Freezing Friday! A good 2 pass Darn Fine Shave + this morning. The Vie Long whipped up the Subzero to a soupy lather. The lather was cold, slick and it protected my skin. The "Hornet and the Schick worked their magic. The Osage Rub brought the arctic chill and the Cuir Cannage will have me smelling great for the rest of the day.

Have a blessed day!

 

Every time I see your razor my mouth starts to water...

 

I am in the middle of a blade sampler and figured I would post this shave because it is basically some of the most recommended beginner products all together.

Warm shower (thankfully not pictured)
St Ives oatmeal face wash (not pictured) Noxzema
Proraso green
L'Occitane plisson brush
EJ DE89
Astra superior platinum
Thayer's unscented witch hazel
Clubman talc (not pictured)

Yesterday was my off day so I had some extra growth. Got a nice CCS on two passes WTG. I can see why all of this is recommended.

 

Sweet looking doggie!