SoS: March 2, 2015 - March 8, 2015

If it is the same as the one I bought, I have a feeling we will be discussing the remedy for this.

 

Plan for Wednesday!
prep- hot shower, nitrogen facial scrub, proraso white pre-shave
razor- 1960 gillette fatboy w/ feather (2)
brush- wd 24mm silvertip
Soap- Proraso red cream
aftershave- cold water rinse, nivea post shave balm

first time trying out the proraso red shaving cream was yesterday, I absolutely fell in love with it. Have to give it another run tomorrow. Also just got an omega 10049 in yesterday that I've been soaking and drying that will enter the rotation tomorrow i believe. made a test lather today with it and it was pretty difficult to get a lather going, hopefully that will change after it gets a little more broken in. The Proraso white I've been using for about a week now trying to get the feel for it, and so far i definitely like it more than other oils I have tried. Still deciding how much of a difference it makes. Pictures will be coming in future posts.

 

Tuesday morning's SOTD:
Prep - Hot face wash with Proraso red
Razor - Geo. Wostenholm and Sons "Pipe", 5/8, pointed toe, scale-less ATM
Brush - Omega 80265 Boar
Soap - Proraso Red
Aftershave - Clubman
Balm - Nivea Double Action "Energy"
Scent - Tesori D'Oriente "Legno di Guajaco"

I wanted to test shave this razor before I decide to drop some change on new scales at the least, or scales + edge reprofiling.
I got a very good BBS 2-pass (XTG followed by ATG) despite the small chip in the edge at the heel. Definite keeper, Wost. made some very good blades with great steel.

 

Wednesday Planned SOTD

Cobra Classic | Feather Pro (D10)
Turkish 5” Copper Bowl | Wolf Whiskers Synthetic 22mm
SPAtopia Dead Sea Scrub | Homemade Rosemary Mint
Mitchells’ Wool Fat | Monster Alum Block
Handmade Soap Co. Soothing Cream | HTGAM Al-Fin




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Very nice setup Guy. How is that cobra treating you? Are you now a certified snake charmer or does it bite? I'm curious about that post shave cream. Where did you get it?

 

Have to say the Cobra when paired with my Tiki tallow soaps provides me the closest shaves I have ever gotten with any razor or shave soap combo to date. I didn't think I would come close to 10 shaves with a Feather as they fall off sharply for me at 4 shaves and six has been the best I have gotten with a Feather DE, but I would venture to say I can see at least 14 or even more shaves with this SE blade. Yes I am a believe now and can see why my brother in law is kicking himself for selling off his Cobra Classic. Shaves are close and efficient with no stragglers to chase down with touchups and hasn't produced any weepers. I am curious though how a Kai blade will compare to the Feaher Pro.

The Handmade Soap Co. Soothing Cream I picked up on another forum when I bought this cream along with a Jar of MdC Fougère and the MdC Huile végétale camomille I used in this morning shave. The Soothing cream actually is not needed as I do not obtain any irritation from shaving but I use it as a layer of protection from the cold windy mornings we are having here in Boise so I cannot comment on if it actually tames razor burn. The MdC Camomille I used this morning I really like. just a small dab melts on your skin and provides a really nice slick protection layer. First time using the Camomille and can say I will probably buy again as I really like it.

 

SOTD Planned for Wednesday 04Mar15
Cold Water Shave


Front : Left to Right; WD 30/65 SilverTip Badger VDH Luxury Mug laded with Luxury Shaving Soap,
Wilkinson Sword DE/SS Blades Captains Choice Cat O' Nine Tails
Back : Left to Right; Weber 3PC S/S polished Head 85mm Classic Handle Pacific Shaving Co. All Natural Shaving Oil.

I will be using my Whipped Dog 30/65mm Silver Tip Badger Black&White Marbled Resin Handle * {My Preferred Brush} I will also use my VDH Luxury Mug Set and VDH Luxury Shave Soap. For my per-shave oil I used my Pacific Shaving Co. All Natural Shaving Oil. The razor I will use is going to be my Weber 3pc. S/S Polished Head 85mm Classic Handle * {This is my Preferred Razor & Favorite} loaded with a Wilkinson Sword DE Blades Black Container,{Wilkinson Sword Blades my Preferred Blades} again . I made 3 passes this morning so I will re-use the same blade. Again my after shave is one of my favorite stand by aftershaves, Captain's Choice Cat O' Nine Tails.

 

Tuesday evening, March 3, 2015

Schick E2 Injector with Schick blade (8),
Semogue 1305 boar bristle brush,
lather-up with MWF – shave 1 pass,
finish with cold water and Witch Hazel for a CCS!

 

I have to agree

 

Superb Shave
Der Vorschlaghammer returned today and reminded me why it's my favorite razor right now. The lather monster whipped CF Sherlock into yogurty goodness which set up my stubble for its comfortable demise. I expected a little extra burn from the CF Sherlock aftershave, but got very little. My face is exceptionally smooth and irritation free.
Prep: Proraso White
Soap: Chiseled Face Sherlock
Brush: HIS lather monster
Razor: der Vorschlaghammer
Blade: Personna Lab Blue (1)
AS: Chiseled Face Sherlock

 

today's shave
hot water wash with nivea men's
brothers bristles ace black badger
Truefitt& Hill 1805
Matador elegante
persona lab(1)
nivea a/s sensitive
today's shave was on point. Can't say enough about T&H. three passes with the Matador, awesome shave. finished with nivea because I thought the scent was similar to the wonderful 1805 scent.
hope y'all did as well, or better.

 

New knee, huh? You're not gonna be able to catch her anymore, she'll outrun you now. Hope she's feeling good.

 

Wednesday's Shave



Prep: Hot shower w/ Grandpa's Pine Tar
Soap: 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

This particular blade feels a bit different than the rest of the pack. Not as sharp maybe, maybe a bad blade? In any case I've decided I don't much care for them in the Tech. Decent 2 pass shave.

 

Musgo Real
Parker best badger
Muhle R41 (Personna blue)
Coldwater rinse/alum
Captain's Choice Lime

I consider Musgo and Captain's Choice Lime to be an excellent pairing. Another fantastic shave today with the Muhle… Happy Wednesday everyone!

 

SOTD
March 4, 2015

Prep: Hot Shower. Axe Shield Face Wash
Razor: ATT Kronos S1 Slant Bar Razor
Blade: Ladas
Brush: L'Occitane Plisson
Lather: RazoRock Tobacco #2
Post: Alum. Thayers Lavender WH.
Aftershave: F&C Shambala
First time using RR tobacco #2. Very nice! If I had to pick between #1 or #2, I'd go with #1. Both great performers. F&C Shambala is AWESOME! Citrus in a bottle. This stuff has a nice long staying power.
Go out and get it

 

I must say that this Dettol Cool cream is really good. The lather is easy to build, it has plenty of menthol cooling to it, although less than Godrej Menthol Mist. It leaves the skin feeling smooth and clean as well as cool. India makes some great creams.

 

Schick I2 razor
Personna blade
Modern Williams SS
VDH boar brush
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel/Sage mix
Aqua Velva Ice Sport A/S

The VDH boar brush destroyed the Williams, produced a grand lather which, of course, lead to a great shave. WOOT!

 

Wednesday

Prep: Hot Shower-Stirling Scots Pine Bath Soap
Soap: Reef Point-Submariner (Tallow)
Razor: Gillette NEW Short Comb
Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Blue Super Platinum (3)
Brush: Elite Razor Silvertip-24mmx50mm
Aftershave: Country Club Southern Oud

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

2nd shave with Reef Point Soaps Sample-Submariner. 20 seconds to load the ER Silvertip. Great, easy, thick, lather. 7 O’Clock Blue in the NEW SC. Nice smooth, close, shave. I finished with CC Southern Oud.

Bob

 

Weds SOTD
Ikon 101 OC
Rapira blade (2)
Semogue 730hd silvertip brush
Proraso white preshave cream
Ogallala bay rum, sage and Cedar shave stick
Thayers lavender WH
CC Bay Rum AS
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Had a great shave yesterday with the ikon OC and hope this tried and true combo will offer the same.

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WEDNESDAY
Challenging 3-pass shave this morn as this Rodgers has a completely different 'feel' to it than all my other straights. It takes a wicked-sharp edge, its heavier than most other razors, and using the smiling blade shape takes some practice.
End result, though, was a near-BBS shave with no blood.
Have a great Hump Day, all!