SoS: March 30, 2015 - April 5, 2015

Gem 1912 razor
Gem Stainless blade
Williams SS (modern stuff)
Omega 10665 brush
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel/Sage mix
M&L Florida Water Cologne

Smooth and easy shave this morning. And the wife likes the M&L Florida Water cologne, says she smells cinnamon and likes that.

 

Arko April Focus - CJB Kamisori
April 2, 2015 - Week 1 Day 5
Prep - Hot shower and towel
Brush - Omega Pro 48
Soap - Arko
Razor - CJB & '59 Gillette Superspeed
Blade - (5) (5)
Post - Alum & Aqua Velva Musk

The WTG pass using the CJB is going extremely well. Much more comfortable in my hand after five shaves. The XTG on the face is getting much better though it's still not as easy as the first pass. As for the neck, well, we need work. I did manage to figure out a grip for the razor when doing the ATG on the neck but getting the right angle is still a challenge. Ended with a quick pass from the Superspeed on the neck only to finish with a very nice DFS. Lots of nice Alum and A/S burn but that's part of the game at this point. Working that blade over the neck looking for the angle is rather irritating.

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Thursday

Soap: Stirling "Naked & Smooth" unscented
Brush: Doug Korn D7 HIS synthetic
Razor: Feather AS-D2
Blade: Super Iridium
After: Cold rinse, CeraVe lotion

 

First shave with my new baili victory razor. I must say it is a good looking razor for $6.50 (shipping included).

So here was last nights set up
Razor: Baili victory
Blade: Voshkod
Soap: Arko shave stick
Brush: Omega 10049
Aftershave: Gabel's lilac, aveeno unscented lotion.

The result was a DFS. I did have a couple very slight weepers, my fault for being in just a bit of a hurry.

Over all quite pleased with my new razor, it is just the weight I like, decent diameter to the handle and I got a good shave right out of the gate with a blade I had never used before (I know I should probably change one item at a time but I was excited to try some new things since I had received a package in the mail).

 

Musgo Real shaving cream
Parker best badger
2011 Muhle R41 (Personna blue)
Cold water splash/alum
Captain's Choice Lime

The 2011 R41 probationary period continues with yet another very close, very comfortable shave. Not a nick or cut in sight. Just pure shaving bliss. The slight irritation that shows up with alum is barely worth recognizing.

Happy shaving everyone. Have a great Thursday!

 

SOTD: Thursday, April 2
New Soap 3/13
Soap: Mystic Water Marrakesh
Brush: Simpson TSN LE M6 114/200
Razor: Feather AS-D2
Blade: Personna Med Prep (1)
Aftershave: Pitralon Swiss

Have a great day!​

 

Hahaha oh yeah? I dont have it written down anywhere. Or do i? =P

 

The AV is very nice, I really enjoy it too. =) im
Happy you liked it my friend.

 

6/8 Wacker
Harris Windsor
homemade badger

Nice shave this morning. Have a good one.

 

April 1, 2015: Last nights shave

Pre- Face wash with warm water
Brush Soak- Sriracha Mug of Doom™
Razor- Ikon 102 Slant
Blade- Rapira Swedish/Personna Med Prep
Soap- Mickey Lee "Drunken Goat"
Brush- Omega boar
Post- Cold water rinse, Alum, Witch Hazel
Aftershave- The Cool Fix balm

WOW, this Rapira and I don't get along at all! I chewed my face up with the first pass bad enough that I changed blades
to a Personna mid-shave. Haven't had a blade mess with me this much since I tried out a Feather. Tugged and pulled
really bad throughout the one and only pass I used it for. Made sure to check it out when I pulled it from the package,
and didn't see any nicks or irregularities in the blade edge. Guess they're just not for me.

The Drunken Goat smells awesome, and works just as good as all the other ML soaps. Picked up a bit of alcohol scent from
the Guinness, followed by predominate notes of chocolate and chestnut. Smells like a boozy dessert.

 

Thursday 02Apr15
Prep: Hot Shower-Stirling Tea Tree Bath Soap, Neutrogena Men Invigorating Face WashDeodorant: Mennen Speed Stick *Rinse and Wipe face Wet wash cloth soaked in Cold WaterRinse and Wipe face Wet wash cloth soaked in Cold Water
Apply Pre-Shave Oil; Shave Secret
Shaving Mug: VDH Luxury Mug
Shaving Soap: VDH Deluxe Shave Soap
Razor: ATT R-1 88mm Kronos Handle
Blade: Wilkinson Sword DE Blade (4)
Brush: "Old Corps"& "Oscar 11" Custom 28/65mm TGN Finest Badger F-2 Knot Resin Handle Brush
Aftershave: Captain's Choice Cat O' Nine Tails A/S

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




WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angles for my beard). Wilkinson Sword Classic DE Blade.(4)
This is The Fourth Shave on this Blade.
I will again be Face Lathering. I will use a Ice Cold Wet Wash Cloth on my face again as I have in the past week .I will again shave with Cold Water.

This will be the 6th. Day of 30 Day Rule using, a ATT Razor R-1 Base Plate 88-mm. Kronos Handle
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Thursday
hot shower/cold water shave
Semogue BC Mistura
Proraso PPB (white)
Stirling Glacial Spearmint
Gillette Fatboy/Bolzano (1)
cold water rinse
Monster Block Alum
cold water rinse
Tend Skin
Can You Handlebar Beard Dry Oil
The Rub mixed with a pea sized amount of 444
Nasomatto Absinth

Real nice shave,Bolzano's start off a lil rough but smooth out very fast.BBS face and dome!!!


Stay frosty,my friends!

 

2 April 2015

* Weber DLC + WRH3c Aluminum
* Super Iridium
* WSP Manchurian + K-Translucent
* Mystic Water Jeff's Lavender
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO



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Razor ikon slant
Blade Sputnik
Soap TFS largara gelsomino
Brush vie long fan shaped horse
Aftershave l'homme

 

04/02/2015
Prep – MR GLO
Razor – Mongoose B2 with Jürgen Hempel Ti
Blade – Feather Pro (3)
Brush – Brothers Bristles with WD HM
Lather – AOS Sandalwood Cream
Post - Witch Hazel and CC Sandalwood AS



Another fantastic 2 pass shave this morning. Took just a minute for some touch ups and I had a near BBS shave. I really enjoy the AOS Sandalwood cream and appreciate it even more since it was a gift from my wife and daughters. Happy Thursday.

 

Thursday 2 April 2015



Mastro Livi CarboInox Kamisori, 7/8​

Traveling with a Mastro Livi razor is always a joy, not to mention with a beautiful and gorgeous kamisori like this one. I absolutely love the idea of CarboInox in this kamisori: compared to a classic kamisori - usually made of carbon steel and having a opaque finish - the look of stainless steel with its shiny mirror finish is absolutely gorgeous. Not to mention the elegant touch of Mastro Livi damascus steel in the edge: a breathtaking masterpiece. I love it! As for the shave, the blade is simply impeccable, giving a deep and close shave and the refreshing and spicy touch of my Bay Rum is simply great.​

• Pre-Shave: Roberts Distilled Rose Water
• Soap: De Vergulde Hand
• Brush: Omega Bristle 10275
• Bowl: Chinese Bowl
• Strop: Mastro Livi Loom Strop and Hand Palm
• Razor: Mastro Livi CarboInox Kamisori, 7/8
• Post-Shave: Umbrian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• After Shave: RazorGuy Bay Rum

 

I like the brush!

 

Thursday 2nd April



Warm shower
Hot towel
B&M Bay Rum scuttle lathered
Finest Badger brush made by myself
Gillette Hybrid Tech
Gillette 7 O'Clock SharpEdge (2)
Cold rinse
Thayers Superhazel
DR Harris Bay Rum aftershave

 

Today was another menthol day. 3 passes and very, very smooth

MDC w/ Stirling Glacial Obsidian
Rapira Stainless blade
slim adjustable