Today was a nice 3 pass shave. I only did three passes because I liked the lather so much. I could have easily gotten away with 2 passes. improved PDP Voskhod blade slim adjustable
Friday 27th February Warm shower Hot towel CRSW Select Winter LE scuttle lathered HMW Badger brush made by myself Gillette Super Adjustable short handle (S2 1972) Gillette Platinum (Made in England 1976) (2) Cold rinse Thayers Superhazel Aqua Velva Ice Blue aftershave
27 Feb 2015 Pre - Corn Huskers Soap - RR XXX Brush - WD silvertip 24/50 Razor - 66 Slim Adj (8,6,4) Blade - Lord Platinum (1) AS - Florida Water Tried a new blade and although provided good results, extreme amount of tugging and not the most comfortable shave in the adjustable. Will shelve the blade to try in other razors once Feb Focus is complete.
Friday, February 27, 2015 Soap: Mike's Natural unscented Brush: Oscar11 HIS synthetic Razor: Feather AS-D2 Blade: Super Iridium After: Cold rinse, CeraVe lotion I can depend on Mike's soap for excellent performance. During my second pass, the razor was gliding so effortlessly that I had to verify that I had the correct angle. Sure enough, the blade was taking down whiskers, I just didn't feel it! I had a outstanding shave experience going until I was careless and over enthusiastic and gave myself a tiny nick on the chin.
2/27/15 Prep: warm wash and Cornhusker's Lotion Lather: Leftovers amalgamation Brush: BodyShop synthetic Razor: Gillette New LC Blade: Feather (2) Post: cool rinse and Ogallala Bay Rum This was as good a shave as I ever get. Lather was amazing - might have something to do with this little cheap synthetic brush! 3 easy passes. The wife said, "You smell good," as I entered the living room. That may be the biggest reward of all!
Friday, February 27, 2015 Normal, disappointing shave. Blah, blah, blah. I added 4 drops of tea tree oil to my C.O. Bigelow. It helped the shave, but the scent completely overpowered the eucalyptus of the C.O.B. Smelled like I was shaving with something from my mechanic's garage.
Last day of the week-long experience with the "Sidewinder" Razor: Mystery roller guard razor from Argentina (or "Sidewinder) ;-) ) Blade: Ladas Soap: Klar Kabinett Brush: L'Occitane Plisson A/S: Lucky Tiger Body Splash: The Veg Next up to bat: The Swedish Swing "1935 CC"
Razor: Gillette Goodwill #162 1934 (4 corner positioning posts) Brush: Jerusalem Olive Wood/WD Silvertip 24/48 Mug: Old Spice 1985 Cobalt Blue Cream: The Body Shop Maca Root cream Blade: Feather (2) Post shave: Thayers Cucumber WH, Jack Black balm, Old Spice Lime original Shulton AS Frosted Glass 1960s This is my other Goodwill razor, and it is built on "New" parts. My other one is built on "Old" parts. Check yesterday's SOTD for that razor. I really like the way these razors look, and they both shave me milder than my Gillette Old Type Open Comb. I whipped up the Maca nice scent, with the WD Silvertip , in my favorite mug. First pass WTG going slow and very nice glide with no pressure with this light razor. Very nice! Second pass XTG on my face and then ATG on my neck. The Maca was nice and slick and helped get a great shave. A little touchup on my neck, and done. Great razor! Very smooth! The WH felt good and then some JB. After cleanup some great Vintage OS Lime. I tried some of the "New" OS Lime, and it is not even close. Very disappointed.
SOTD 2-27-2015 A Staycation Shave (Using up my last vacation day before the start of a new fiscal year) Hot Shower and Prep -Nivea Men Sensitive Skin Face Wash Gillette Ball End Tech circa 46'-49' Blade - Astra SP (5) Brush - Parker Best Badger Lather - TOBS Sandalwood Post - Warm water rinse, Maggard Razor Alum, wait 30 seconds then cool water rinse, WH & RazoRock Problem Solver Lime AS Splash 3 Pass Shave WTG, XTG / N-S, ATG a few touch ups for a pretty nice BBS - a bit of irritation though. I think I ran the TOBS a little on the dry side.
SOTD Friday 2-27-2015 Gillette Super Speed NDC w/Crystal Noxzema Tiki Seven Seas SC GP Scuttle Omega Boar Dickinson's WH GB Body Lotion Pinaud Clubman Special Reserve ASL
Man, did that Glacial Lavender soap ever freeze the daylights out of me and the lather explodes off my brush in seconds now. At first I had some trouble getting it going, but since I left it out for a week or so to allow it to cure more it improved the lathering ability 1,000%. I absolutely LOVE that soap.
