SOTD - Friday, January 23, 2015 Hot shower Prep: Homemade Lime PSO Brush: WD Synthetic Soap; D.R. Harris Arlington Razor: Weber bulldog Blade: Personna Lab Blue (2) Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman - Don
My computer died yesterday morning before I could post my shave. But at least I had a great shave! Today I got my computer back and had another great shave French Soap Mix with a touch of TOBS Rose Slim Adjustable Ladas Blade
Day 23 - BSG ATT S1 Kronos Rapira PL Plisson Proraso white pre Cade soap & balm 3 pass BBS. No weepers or irritation. Added some proraso pre to the mix as I was missing menthol.
Here's how I'm planning to shave for Saturday morning: Neutrogena Men Facial Wash Large Horsehair Barbershop Super Speed/7 AM day 5 Synergy Frost_byte SS Gold Bond Moisturizer Alcolado Glacial Menthol Splash Another great face-freezing shave on tap for tomorrow morning - this Frost_byte soap may not be quite as cold as my Glacials, but let me say that it ain't that far. It has super-rich lather which is so easy to build as well as a nice post-shave feeling. The Gold Bond moisturizer became my main aftershave balm because it's not only damned cooling, it's also unscented and very soothing. The Penguin is terrific also for continuing the chill. Ohhhh, guess who's gonna have fun, fun, fun! Have a wonderful weekend, folks!
Saturday's Planned Shave Razor: Phoenix Double OC Blade: Super Iridium(5) Brush: Israeli Olivewood w 26mm HMB Bowl: Doug Smith 5" Shaving Mug Pre Shave Scrub: SPAtopia Dead Sea Scrub Pre Shave Balm: Prep Shave Soap: Maggard's London Barbershop Post: Monster Alum Block Aftershave: B&M Latha
Shave of the day Pre- Hot shower, Bulldog Original face wash Soap/cream- How to grow a mustache Lo Haiku shaving soap Brush- Whipped dog 24 mm silvertip Razor- Gillette Slim adjustable(5) Blade- LADAS Post- Cold water rinse, Alum block, Aqua Velva Ice blue aftershave lotion and Nivea sensitive aftershave balm All this talk of Russian blades made me wanna use one. So I picked up a LADAS blade for today's shave. It was weird at first, it felt like it was skipping the hairs but I didn't want to apply pressure. I opened my slim and flipped the blade. It was much better =) It was a nice shave =) Lo haiku provides a protective and voluminous lather, but still the slickness isn't up to par. It's a little annoying, from all the reviews and videos I've heard and seen that people get just awesome and slick lather. I'm gonna keep trying but this soap might be a subject to needing to be boosted with a cream. It's no problem though because I REALLY love the scent! Finished with Aqua Velva Ice blue, I love this aftershave =D I hope the Russian blades keep being this cheap for 6 months. I will get 1-200 blades in July when my No buy ends =D
Prototype shave brush Today I used a badger brush for the first time. The knot is set in a handle my brother made from solid aluminum to compliment my iKon SC101. It feels solid without being too heavy, and has a nice balance. I took my time building lather and it paid off with an excellent shave. I'm used to synthetics, so I was expecting a very skritchy experience. I was wrong. This brush really works well, while it is not as soft as my beloved HIS or Plisson, it gets the job done comfortably. CRSW select citrus has a pleasingly potent scent and exemplary lather, and today was no exception. I finished up with Krampert's Finest Frostbite for a very refreshing start to my day. Prep: Proraso White Soap: Cold River Soap Works Select Citrus Brush: Prototype 1 badger Razor: iKon ShaveCraft 101 Blade: Personna lab blue AS: Krampert's Finest Frostbite
SOTD January 24, 2015 Prep: Hot shower. Axe Shield Face Wash Razor: RazoRock Stealth Slant Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux Brush: L'Occitane Plisson Lather: Maggard Chai Tea Post: Alum.Thayers Lavender WH. Aftershave: Clubman Vanilla First time using a Maggard soap, Chai Tea is interesting. Easy to lather, slick and plenty of cushion. Go out and get it!
I haven't tried the vanilla clubman yet, can you believe that? =P today was Aqua velva. Man it has a nice scent =D
Saturday Prep: Hot Shower-Martin de Candre Fougere Bath Soap Soap: Martin de Candre-Fougere Razor: Gillette Slim Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Green Super Stainless (5) Brush: oscar11 2-Band Finest-24mmx50mm Aftershave: Azzaro WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angles for my beard) MdC again today with a different brush. 20 seconds: load & go with the oscar11. Superb, easy, thick, cushioning lather. Gillette 7 O’Clock Green SS still in the Slim. Excellent, smooth, close, nick free shave. I finished with Azzaro. Bob
SOTD Saturday, January 24, 2015 Prep: Hot – Warm Shower, Neutrogena Face Scrub, Mike’s Natural Soaps – Jasmine Olive Oil Razor: IKon Shavecraft 102 Slant with iKon Bulldog Handle Blade: Wilkinson Sword #1 Brush: Whipped Dog Silvertip 30X50 Lather: Mike’s Natural Soaps – Hungarian Lavender Post: OSMA Alum Block, Dickinson’s+Menthol Aftershave: Proraso Green Aftershave Balm Cologne: Tom Ford for Men
Morning Menthol Shave An early morning shave—a rarity for me—and one that was quite chilly, thanks to the menthol overload. The Valobra menthol effect is rather subtle so I added a few drops of TSD M-Bomb to make it noticeable. Three passes with the BB#44 for a DFS! Have a great Saturday, all!
Saturday hot shower Semogue BC Mistura Crown Shaving Co. PSB Mike's Natural Hungarian Lavander Schick Revere/Pella coated injector (5) cold water rinse Monster Block Alum cold water rinse Tend Skin RazoRock King Louis ASW Pour Un Homme de Caron Very nice shave today from Paul Revere,face and dome BBS! Stay frosty,my friends!
24 Jan 2015 Soap - RR ZiPeppino Brush - WD Silvertip 24/50 Razor - Merkur 34C Blade - Gillette Black (2) AS - Gillette Cool Wave A DFS overall. Enjoying the black blades. That is all......
