SoS: January 26, 2015 - February 1, 2015

(delayed post) SOTD 26 January 2015
Day 24 of 30
30 DAY RULE with a Slim

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J2 Gillette Slim Adjustable
Kroger Israeli Personna
VDH Kit Badger
TSD Lanolin Shave Stick - Barber Shoppe Scent
Today's Great Cheap AS™ is TSD Iced Subzero AS Splash!

Check out the 30 Day Crew as we write about our month of focus on razor technique and share our experiences throughout January. Read about it here:

30 Day Rule/Focus Pic and Discussion Thread- All are Welcome!

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Today's shave.

Prep: hot shower, Neutrogena Face Wash.
Brush: Burma Boar.
Razor: '62 Gillette Slim set to 6 for the first pass, 3 for the second pass.
Blade: SuperMax Titanium.
Soap: Cold River Classic Savon No.1.
Post: cold water rinse, alum, Fine American Blend. Later applied Myrsol Emulsion.

This shave wasn't very good. I think the brush needs broken in more. We'll see if it is a good brush for me, or if it deserves a spot in the garbage can... either way it was only a $4 brush. The lather was off and it resulted in a few weepers on my upper lip and some burning on my throat area. I should have called it good after one pass.

 

1/27/15

Prep: face wash and Cornhusker's Lotion
Lather: Klar Kabinett
Brush: Body Shop synthetic
Razor: Gillette New SC
Blade: Derby Extra (2)
Post: Captain's Choice Cat O' 9 Tails

3 passes. I decided I will grow my mustache and goatee back after the great skunk incident of 2015. So I spent a little extra time making sure I have all the lines and edges taken care of.

 

This mornings shave

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1/27/15

Razor: Star
Blade: GEM SS Coated
Soap: Cella
Brush: SOC Boar
A/S: Provence Santé
Body splash: The Veg

The Provence Santé is a new product for me. So far I really like it. It has a very subtle scent and leaves the skin feeling great.

 

I really dig the Pinaud bottle and glass applicator!

 

Skipped today's shave due to the monstrosity of a face chewing yesterday from the Personna Lab Blue

 

Tuesday's shave
Morris & Forndran L6(?) Cobalt Blue/Blonde Badger
Vintage Ralph Lauren Safari Shave Soap
F2 Gillette Adjustable "Fat Boy"
NOS Personna Super Stainless Electro-Coated Ultra-Chrome blade (1)
Three passes, great shave but not one of the very best blades,
Alt-Innsbruck AS

 

Hahahaha! Thank you for your kind words, but you must be referring to someone else or the simple editing feature on my computer!

 

SOTD 1/27/15

Note: I posted my thoughts on the ATT razor in another thread here:
http://theshaveden.com/forums/threa...-slant-initial-impressions.42878/#post-781497

B&M Cheshire soap
Plisson synthetic brush
ATT Open Comb Slant razor with Dr Bomber handle
Feather blade
Maggard Limes & Bergamot AS

 

Shave of the Day

January 28



Prep: splash of hot water
Razor: Wilkinson Empire 7 Day
Blade: Wilkinson Wedge, Tuesday blade
Brush: Rubberset 400-4 Silvertip
Lather: Stirling Naked and Smooth
Shave (setting): 3 passes; WTG, XTG, ATG + Cleanup all at 90% exposure
Post: Thayer's Rose Witchhazel, Stetson Aftershave

 

I think you may have to invent a "Steampunk Sunday" theme.
Love that razor!
How does it shave?

 

It shaves pretty good, as long as the blades are sharp. Mine are sharp enough for shaving but after the second pass start to lose their razor sharpness. Honing them would be a good idea but I don't have a hone and don't want to mess them up.

The razor is very solid and heavy and nose heavy balance wise. It's one of those fun things to shave with really. It looks cool and whatnot.

Thanks!

 

SOTD - Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Hot shower
Prep: Homemade PSO
Brush: WD Silvertip 24/47
Cream: TOBS Sandalwood
Razor: Merkur 38C
Blade: Personna Lab Blue (4)
Post: Nivea Men Sensitive PSB
Aftershave: Ogallala Bay Rum w/ Limes & Peppercorns

 

That new, striped Joris looks sweet, Guy! How's it shave?

 

Here's what I'll be shaving with for Wednesday:

Neutrogena Men Facial Wash
Large Horsehair Barbershop
Super Speed/Dorco day 2
Godrej Menthol Mist SC
Anherb AS Conditioner
Alcolado Glacial Menthol Splash
Grey Flannel EdT

Truthfully and honestly I'm not one bit impressed with these Dorco blades - ok, I've used worse ones than them but I've also used much better ones so I'll see how far I can go with this one. The Godrej Menthol Mist IMHO is the best cream ever to come out of India. The scent is nice, the lather is awesome as well as so easy to work up, and the menthol sensation is terrific. The Anherb conditioner is so cooling and soothing so I'll use it again. Also, a good splash or two of the Penguin will end this shave on a frigid note. I'm sure I'll enjoy myself tomorrow morning.

 

Nice setup, @grump . I like the New. Great little shaver.

 

That Wilkinson Empire is a great industrial razor.

 

You know what I like about you is that every day is "Menthol Day"! Nothin' better!!!

 

Muhle R89
Astra SP
Erskine TGN 2 band
Trumpers Almond
Vintage Avon Wild Country balm
TOBS Sandalwood