SoS: March 30, 2015 - April 5, 2015

04/03/15
Prep – MR GLO
Razor – GEM 1912
Blade – GEM SS Coated
Brush – Rubberset 400 with Omega Boar
Lather – Strop Shoppe Baker Street
Post - Witch Hazel and Dove AS Balm



@JR Reyes was kind enough to let me test drive some GEM razors. I didn't want to abuse his kindness by keeping the razors to long so today's shave I used the GEM 1912 with GEM SS coated blades. The Strop Shoppe soap whipped up a great slick lather which helped with a fantastic 3 pass shave. Not BBS but pretty close. I do have problems with the GEM razors above my lip so I cheated and used a Schick Injector in that area. I will add that I like the SS coated blades much better than the carbon blades.

 

Today I managed to kick the Menthol Monkey on my back. Instead of menthol, I went with PS mixed with TOBS Rose. This is an excellent combo in terms of both scent and smoothness.

Provence Sante W/ TOBS Rose
Rapira Stainless blade
Slim Adjustable

 

Phil did a wonderful job on the brush! I have Barber Shop and Hungarian Lavender, I like them both equally.

 

ROFLMAO

 

Thank You

 

GOOD FRIDAY
Early morning shave, prepping for a busy day ahead!
Lovely shave with the Bresnick and I'm thoroughly enjoying using the Oscar11 boar brush!
Have a blessed Friday, everyone!

 

Friday's Shave



Prep: Hot shower w/ Grandpa's Pine Tar
Lather: Arko
Brush: Omega 13522
Razor: '46-'50 Gillette Heavy Gold Tech
Blade: Sputnik
Post: Nivea Sensitive Balm
Scent: Tommy Bahama Very Cool

Full 3 pass shave today. The Sputnik blade in the Tech did well, although I still have ATG issues. I might need to try extra prep on days I go ATG. Or maybe I was still rushed and don't have my ATG technique dialed in yet.

 

SOTD
Good Friday, April 3, 2015

Schick Injector I-2 Hydro-Magic
Schick Blade #5
IKon Shavecraft 102 Slant with UFO Titan Fine XL
Duly Mitchell Lather Bowl
Muhle 35K257 V-2 Silvertip Fibre - 25X60mm
Al's Shaving - Calypso SC
Al's Shaving After Shave Balm - Calypso

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Friday 3rd April



Warm shower
Hot towel
Mike's Pine & Cedarwood scuttle lathered
HMW Badger brush made by myself
Gillette Hybrid Tech
Gillette 7 O'Clock SharpEdge (3)
Cold rinse
Thayers Superhazel
Boots Freshwood aftershave

 

Merkur 34c, Permasharp Super
Hand-carved Ash Pure Bristle
Trumper's Coconut Soap
Benjamin's Bay Rum
Lime Post Shave Oil

Really great shave again. This razor seems to suit me even better than my trusty Edwin Jagger but the blade deserves praise to - sharp and smooth.

 

Thanks so much. Here's hoping that all The Shave Den members have a good and safe weekend.

 

Friday
hot shower/cold water shave
Vie-Long Lord Randal white horse
Alt Innsbruck PPE
Mystic Water Rosalimone SS
Pils 101NE /Bolzano (2)------------Super smooth shave today,face and dome BBS!
cold water rinse
Monster Block Alum
cold water rinse
Tend Skin
Beard Brand Blant Slate Beard Oil
Thayer's Rose WH
Le Labo Rose 31

Stay frosty,my friends and enjoy the weekend!

 

SOTD: Friday, April 3
New Soap 4/13
Soap: MdC Brain Bowl
Brush: Simpson 2 "Chubby" Synthetic
Razor: Feather AS-D2
Blade: Personna Med Prep (2)
Aftershave: Floïd Blue

Have a great day!​

 

Thanks Charlie!

 

Thanks Doug!

 

Why is it every time I see an MdC Brain bowl, I get a craving for vanilla ice cream?

 

Great photo. I am so tempted to get the MdC Brain Bowl.

 

With the strong dollar vs the Euro, the Brain Bowl has never been more affordable.

 

In the Brain Bowl is multitude of (ice-) creamy lather goodness...

 

Razor: Gillette New LC Bar Handle 1930s
Brush: Vintage Every-Ready 675 badger
Mug: Old Spice 1985 Cobalt Blue
Cream: TOBS Grapefruit cream
Blade: Feather (2)
Post shave: Thayers Cucumber WH, Jack Black Post Shave Gel, Old Spice original Shulton 1973 - 1975 Blue Ship Decanter AS
Back with the Gillette New LC again, and I'm looking forward to another good shave with it. Loaded a Feather blade, and checked the alignment. Looks good and I'm really liking the longer comb. The Ever-Ready badger whipped up a thick warm lather in the OS Mug. Nice grapefruit scent from the TOBS. First pass was very close, and the razor sang a nice tune to let me know how it was going. Very nice two pass shave with some touchup on my trouble spot on my neck. Warm water rinse and pat dry. Some WH and after cleanup some JB balm. Finished up with some Vintage Shulton Old Spice. Very nice razor, great feedback and always Dreaming of a that perfect shave.