SoS: January 19, 2015 - January 25, 2015

Evening Shave for Tomorrow
A 'Cool' menthol & eucalyptus-scented shave this eve, thanks to the Stirling soap. Another extremely smooth, comfortable 3-pass shave mit der Hans.
After having the day off today, I'm almost ready to face the workload tomorrow….

Have a happy HumpDay, everyone!

 

Planned SOTD for January 21, 2015
Razor: Gillette Toggle (S6)
Blade:Super Iridium(3)
Brush: Simpson M6 22mm
Bowl: Georgetown G12
Pre Shave Scrub: SPAtopia Dead Sea Scrub
Pre Shave Oil: Saponificio Varesino
Shave Soap: Martin De Candre Original Scent
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: Penhaligon`s English Fern

This morning setup was perfect so going with the same setup but swapping out the Martin De Candre Fougère with Martin De Candre Original Scent for tomorrow monring shave.

 

You know, you could probably sell some of your photos as computer wallpapers/backgrounds
Very nice.

 

That's a great deal and I'm sure even more rewarding for finding it in the wild.

 

Krampert's Day
I tried Krampert's Finest Acadian Spice Bay Rum soap today. It was also my first go with a Seifenglatt soap. I'll make a full review after a few more uses, but I will say this is legit. The scent matches the excellent aftershave, and the post shave feel is excellent. My face is smooth and happy. Lather was easy to build, slick and lasting.
Prep: Shea Moisture Scrub
Soap: Krampert's Finest Acadian Spice Bay Rum Soap
Brush: HIS
Razor: Der Vorschlaghammer
Blade: Astra SP (3)
AS: Krampert's Finest Acadian Spice Bay Rum

 

today's shave
hot water wash with nivea men's
Parker pure badger
Tiki con tiki
Merkur 34chd
persona lab(4)
ICED Florida water (atomized)
today's shave went well. I always love when my Parker is up to bat. the weight and form, softness and bulb can only be described as "luxurious". three passes with the hd left me very nicely smooth. finished with iced and atomized Florida water.
hope y'all did as well, or better.

 

Weber PH Bulldog
Rapira Swedish Supersteel
Semogue BC Texugo
Institut Karite Soap
Superior 70

Not a big surprise, but another good shave from this kit...

 

SOTD 1/21/15

Beer Soap Brewing Root Beer soap
Plisson synthetic brush
RazoRock Stealth Slant razor
Bolzano blade
Pre de Provence 63 balm

 

SOTD
January 21, 2015

Prep: Hot shower. Axe Shield Face Wash
Razor: RazoRock Stealth Slant
Blade: Rapira Swedish Supersteel
Brush: L'Occitane Plisson
Lather: Tiki Soap Cabernet Neroli
Post: Alum.Thayers Lavender WH.
Aftershave: 4711
First time use of Tiki Cabernet Neroli, robust scent! Red wine and citrus. Super easy to lather, slick, cushion-y and outstanding skincare. I also shave my head this morning. I'm going to do it at least once a week.
Go out and get it!

 

Modern Williams SS
Plisson/L'Occitane brush
Schick J1 razor
Personna blade
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel/Sage mix
Aqua Velva Ice Sport A/S

A great Williams lather lead to a great shave. I've said it before, but I think the Plisson brush can lather anything well.

 

Wednesday 21 January 2015



Le Grelot 361 The Lord Barber, 5/8 Full Hollow, Round Point​

Lovely shave! This Le Grelot straight razor really is The Lord Barber. Smooth and keen, it gave me a superb shave. I must say this Mastro Livi brush is a super performer, soft with the right backbone, it is a real joy to use. A generous splash of my Bay Rum and my skin was absolutely smooth and velvety, with a lovely smell.​

• Pre-Shave: Myrsol Emulsión
• Soap: Tcheon Fung Sing Blue Tub Shaving Soap
• Brush: Mastro Livi Silvertip, Madagascar Ebony Handle - 26mm Knot
• Bowl: Gerby Bowl
• Strop: Mastro Livi Loom Strop and Hand Palm
• Razor: Le Grelot 361 The Lord Barber, 5/8 Full Hollow, Round Point
• Post-Shave: Umbrian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• After Shave: RazorGuy Bay Rum

 

Grelot Lotus
TOBS Sandalwood Soap
SOC 2 band
Nice shave this morning. I enjoyed using the SOC 2 band brush, nice knot, imo. Have a good one.

 

Thanks, those "wild" finds are always fun! She was ugly and black, but cleaned up nice. And no crack!

 

I'd like to make an observation. I'm still new at this DE shaving stuff (less than a year), but I don't think I'd ever be "brave enough" to use a straight. There are some amazing pics of some beautiful straights in this thread and those who use them have my utmost respect and admiration. All I can say is "You're a better man than I am!"

Keep sending the pics, they're awesome!

 

Wednesday

Prep: Hot Shower-Stirling Scots Pine Bath Soap
Soap: Catie’s Bubbles-La Terre Verte
Razor: Gillette Slim
Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Green Super Stainless (2)
Brush: oscar11 2-Band Finest-24mmx50mm
Aftershave: Fine Platinum

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

Catie’s Bubbles LTV today. 20 seconds: load & go with the oscar11. Great, easy, thick lather. Gillette 7 O’Clock Green SS in the Slim. Excellent, smooth, close, nick free shave. I finished with Fine Platinum.

Bob

 

21 Jan 2015

Soap - Arko
Brush - Turkish #6
Razor - Merkur 34C
Blade - Astra SP(2)
AS - Pinaud Clubman Musk

OK shave, nothing to do back flips over. Decided to try a shave without the Corn Huskers today. Didn't notice much of a difference in quality of shave if I am honest with myself. I am enjoying the Clubman Musk more each time I use it.

 

Pre: Maggard Razors PSO- Cherry Sandalwood Vanilla
Brush: Custom Boar by Steve Brown Swirl Handle
Soap: Sir Hare Artisan Shaving Soap – Drunken Sailor
Razor: ’72 Gillette Tech with Muhle handle (Frankentech)
Blade: Personna Lab Blue
Splash: Humphreys Alcohol Free Cucumber Melon Witch Hazel Facial Toner
Post: Gillette Lotion ASB & Fine Classic AS – Platinum

Relatively mild morning today. Some slight flurries but temps in the low 30s. Sidewalks are kind of icy so Chico and I took our time walking. For some reason the canal that flows through downtown was uncharacteristically noisy today. It was actually kind of eerie lol...

Don't miss it at That Shave Life!

 

Straights are awesome, but they take a lot of care and you have to be really patient to develop your technique. I have one, and I have only shaved my cheeks with it. I haven't ventured further because I don't have the confidence. I believe that is why so many men had full beards in the past before safety razors. You needed a professional if you wanted to be clean shaven.

 

I take that as quite the compliment coming from a talented photographer such as yourself…thanks!

 

1/21/2015 30 Day - Shave # 21

Prep - Hot Shower
Razor - Mongoose Satin B2
Blade - Kai Mild (3)
Brush - Rubberset 400 with WSP HMW
Lather - Soap Commander Confidence
Post - Witch Hazel and CC Sandalwood AS



Much better 3 pass shave today. Not BBS but as close as I can get on a work morning. I do have my work day routine down now. The shave takes a little less than 10 minutes from the time I exit the shower to the AS splash and clean up.