SoS: March 2, 2015 - March 8, 2015

SOTD
March 3, 2015

Prep: Hot Shower. Axe Shield Face Wash
Razor: ATT Kronos S1 Slant Bar Razor
Blade: Polsilver Super Iridium
Brush: L'Occitane Plisson
Lather: RazoRock Tobacco #1
Post: Alum. Thayers Lavender WH.
Aftershave: Captains Choice Cat O' Nine Tails
First time using RR Tobacco #1, like all RR soaps very easy to lather, I really like the scent. I'll use #2 tomorrow. The new stackable jars are fantastic!
Go out and get it

 

Tuesday's Shave



Prep: Hot shower
Lather: Arko
Brush: Omega 13522
Razor: '46-'50 Gillette Heavy Gold Tech
Blade: store brand Israeli Personna
Post: Witch Hazel, Nivea Sensitive Balm
Scent: Pinaud Clubman

Quick 2 pass shave today.

 

I find the tobacco scent very mild, but very long lasting. lmk if you notice the same thing.

 

I did. Im waiting to see if #2 was stronger, I actually like a milder scent. From what I've read everyone like #2 better. As far as long lasting, CCCONT is pretty strong stuff, so I don't smell the soap now.

 

Well, I woke up late today, so I rushed the process, took some time off of my shave by using some of my TOBS eton college cream instead of TSD soap. Just a single pass WTG and out the door. That TOBS sure makes good lather in a hurry! Going to try TSD cream when my samples run out, maybe I will have the same results.

 

wacker
salter indian sandalwood
homemade badger, box elder burl and Ace 2 band knot.
Apologies to many here. I've had a run of bad luck. Camera broke, lathe broke, computer went down and I dislocated my index finger on my right hand. I have everything running again except my band saw and my finger is still in a hurt bag but getting better. I'll be in touch with everyone I need to in the next couple of days. Sorry for the inconvience this caused.

 

Tuesday

Prep: Hot Shower-Stirling Scots Pine Bath Soap
Soap: Reef Point-Submariner
Razor: Gillette NEW Short Comb
Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Blue Super Platinum (2)
Brush: oscar11 2-Band Finest-24mmx50mm
Aftershave: Fine Platinum

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

1st shave with Reef Point Soaps Sample-Submariner today. 20 seconds to load the oscar11 brush. Great, easy, thick, lather. 7 O’Clock Blue in the NEW SC. Nice smooth, close, shave. I finished with Fine Platinum.

Bob

 

Schick I2 razor
Personna blade
Dr Selby Luxury SC
FS Silver Tip brush
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel/Sage mix
M&L Florida Water Cologne

Lovely shave on this terribly foggy morning. Gotta love the Florida Water bite when applied. My grandkids always comment that is smell like cinnamon, go figure

 

Today's shave did not proceed as planned. I have been using my slim adjustable for so long that I simply forgot that you need a slightly different technique when using a Gillette New Long Comb. 4 weepers after 2 passes and some noticeable irritation tells me my technique stunk today. I am sure I will get the technique down soon, as pain is a very effective motivational tool.

Uncented MDC w/ TOBS Almond
Ladas blade
Gillette New long Comb

 

3 Mar 2015
Pre - Corn Huskers
Soap - RR XXX
Brush - WD Synthetic
Razor 66 Slim Adj (7,5,3)
Blade - Astra SP
AS - Pinaud Clubman
Nice comfortable close shave....that is all....

 

Tuesday

Soap: Stirling "Naked & Smooth" unscented
Brush: Oscar11 HIS synthetic
Razor: Feather AS-D2
Blade: Personna med prep
After: Cold rinse, CeraVe lotion

 

03/03/15
Prep – MR GLO
Razor – ATT S1
Blade – Persona Lab Blue (3)
Brush – Ever-Ready with TGN Finest
Lather – MdC
Post - Witch Hazel and Dove AS Balm



Great 2 pass with touch ups shave this morning. Not quite BBS but pretty close. Must be getting the hand of the S1.

 

Dave... What does "iced" mean?

 

3 March 2015

* Weber DLC + Wolfman WRH3 Aluminum
* Super Iridium
* WSP Manchurian + K-Translucent
* Cold River Bergamot & Bay
* Unrefined Shea Butter



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Live and learn, eh? Been there, done that my friend.

 

There is a big difference between knowing how to shave with one razor and knowing how to shave with ALL razors.

 

SOTD Tuesday, 3/3

Razor - Merkur 41c "1904" open comb
Blade - Gillette 7 o'clock green
Brush - Semogue 1320
Soap - Maggard Limes & Bergamot

Starting to get the hang of this razor. Shave #3 and each one better than the last. I've figured out two things. First, the gap for the correct angle on this razor is minute. If you miss it, nothing is happening. Second, there is next to no audible feedback making it tough to tell what's happening. That being said, today's shave was very, very smooth and very close. Took a few touch-ups after 3 passes, but fewer than the first two shaves. No sting from the AS. I guess I'm still learning. So when are you NOT considered a "noob"? LOL

 

LOL

 

Here's hoping your luck turns for the better!

 

Tuesday 3rd March



Warm shower
Hot towel
Soap Commander Confidence scuttle lathered
Finest Badger brush made by myself
Gillette Super Adjustable long handle (P1 1970) set on 6
Vintage Wilkinson Sword (2)
Cold rinse
Thayers Superhazel
Old Spice Sensitive aftershave