SoS: March 23, 2015 - March 29, 2015

Oh, I also meant to say that I'll be sending a gentleman in this group some Gada Cool Mint cream next week. I've got the stuff ready to go.

 

SOTD 3-24-2015

Hot Shower and Prep -Neutrogena Men Invigorating Face Wash
Razor - Merkur 34C HD
Blade - Astra SP (5)
Brush - Plisson Synthetic
Lather -TOBS Sandalwood - I was fighting a cold this morning so I wanted something I could lather quickly. Went with TOBS Sandalwood for a 2nd day
Bowl - Fine Lather Bowl
Post - Warm water rinse, Maggard Razor Alum, wait 30 seconds then cool water rinse, WH & RazoRock Problem Solver Lime AS Splash

Two pass with a few touch ups for a nice workday shave.

 

Happy Birthday Bob. I hope it was outstanding!!! -- And too all the gambling losers - never bet against a sure thing!!

 

March 25 Plans

Stirling Sheep bath/face soap
Merkur 37C slant bar razor
Feather blade (day 2)
Omega 10098 boar brush
Stirling Naked & Smooth shave soap
Two passes
Alum, Thayer's Lavender witch hazel, & unrefined shea butter

I'm just a week away from Arko April! Otherwise, I plan to stick with the same set up that I'm currently using. It will be interesting to see how Arko performs over the course of an entire month.

 

What happened? For a while there you were having good shaves. Did you change a piece of gear that's causing the bad shaves?

 

Tuesday's Shave



Prep: Hot shower w/ Grandpa's Pine Tar
Lather: TOBS Eton College
Brush: Omega 13522
Razor: '52 Gillette Super Speed black tip
Blade: Astra SP
Post: Witch Hazel, Nivea Sensitive Balm
Scent: Tommy Bahama Very Cool

Almost forgot to pay again today! Good 2 and a half pass shave. Little bit of irritation today trying to look good for the client bigwig that came in for a site visit today. Good performance out of the TOBS. I was surprised to find out that one of the notes in the Eton College scent is patchouli. I hate patchouli, I associate it with old ladies and dirty hippies. However, in the EC I didn't really notice it, just kinda smelled citrusy to me.

 

Hump Day Planned SOTD
Razor: Gillette New LC – Rhodium
Blade: Lord Platinum (D3)
Brush: Rubberset 49-4 W 28mm HMB
Bowl: Dirty Bird 1.5 Scuttle
Pre Shave Scrub: SPAtopia Dead Sea Scrub
Pre Shave Oil: Iced Mojito
Shave Soap: Barrister & Mann Bay Rum
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: TOBS Bay Rum



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Great looking Brush.

 

Nice looking brush.

 

Great looking Brush, did you refurbish the knot or is it the Original knot?
I have a Rubberset 49-4 also. It was my Uncles, I think If I just clean it up a little it might make a great addition to my rotation.

 

It is a re-knot. Actually the 2nd brush that I attempted a restore over two years ago. You should clean up your Rubberset 49-4 as they are a mighty fine looking brush and if you are looking for a knot I could make a recommendation on the knot.

 

Planed SOTD for Wednesday 25Mar15


Left to Right Back-row: RazoRock Ultimate Aftershave Alum, Arletta's Mug I (Daughter's White Coffee Mug),Captain's Choice North A/S
Left to Right Front-Row: Pacific Shaving Co. All Natural Shaving Oil,Wilkinson Sword DE Blades Black Container, ATT R-1 88mm Kronos Handle ** {This Razor is used but not always in my Rotation},"Oscar11" Custom 24/48mm TGN Super Finest Black& White Resin Handle** {This is my Favorite Travel Brush & Cherished }



Prep: Hot Shower-Stirling Tea Tree Bath Soap, Neutrogena Men Invigorating Face Wash
Deodorant: Mennen Speed Stick * Wet wash cloth soaked in Cold Water
Shaving Soap: Vander-Williams Shave Soap aka Patrick's Blend
Razor: ATT Atlas R-1 88mm Kronos Handle
Blade: Wilkinson Sword DE Blade (4)
Brush: "Oscar11" Custom 24/48mm TGN Super Finest Black& White Resin Handle
Aftershave: Stirling North A/S

WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angles for my beard). I will also Face Lather again tomorrow, I will wipe face off with Ice Cold Wet Wash Cloth. I will be shaving with Cold Water. Hopefully it will result in another DFS-BBS, with "No Nicks or Weepers".

 

I agree with you on the Proraso AS. I rank it in my top 3 non bay rum aftershaves.

 

I witnessed 30 straight days of rain there while attending College back in the 80's.

 

My Tabac AS should be waiting for me at the post office, in which case I'll be able to mimic your Tabac Tuesday next week.

 

I really dig that brush Troy. I need to hunt one down.

 

Planned Weds SOTD
Gillette SS
Rapira blade
Vie-Long horse hair brush
Flea market bowl
Pacific Shaving Co shaving oil
Body Shop Maca Root shave cream
Body Shop Maca Root Razor Relief AS balm
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This will be only the second time since November that I'll be shaving two days growth (oddly enough, only shaved every other day for 35+yrs before DE). It will also be the first time ever, holding a DE in my left hand (I used a Braun electric after shoulder surgery 10 yrs ago)......glad Ive got all day to accomplish this feat.

 

Yes, I like the feel as it is a solid brass handle.

 

03/25/2015
Prep – MR GLO
Razor – Schick Injector Type I
Blade –Chinese Schick (4)
Brush –Ever Ready with TGN Finest
Lather – MdC
Post - Witch Hazel and Dove AS Balm

 

25 March

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