SoS: April 6, 2015 - April 12, 2015

FRAZZLED NERVES, LONG HOURS, TAX SEASON SOTD

THURS. 4/10/15

PREP: Hot shower....ahhhh
RAZOR: 1958 Fat Boy custom
BLADE: Astra SP
SOAP: RazorRock XXX
BRUSH: WD Silvertip
AS: Barbasol Pacific Rush

Still plugging away with my '58 Fatty. Been getting very nice shaves with the Voskhod blades. I guess they're OK, but nothing special IMHO. Going back to Astra's simply because I'm running out of blades.



Only 6 days left! Remember, accountants need love too!

 

hahaha! Im right in the middle of the red sea of Cardinal nation, im sorry its in my blood.

 

How wonderful to see a Techmatic on the SOTD! A razor long on my wishlist, I love everything about its design. Aces!

 

I'm sorry it's in your blood, too.

 

I seen you use this razor before and it has me intrigued, after my run in with an amazing Schick Krona im on a "cheap" razor buying adventure. Im sure most of them can give you decent shaves on the cheap. Needless to say im looking to get a Racer after April and then maybe even a Wilkerson Sword razor.

 

hahaha! I bleed allot of red between the Cards and Chiefs!

 

Royals and White Sox tied up right now... 5-5 bottom of 7th

(KC Kansas, born and raised)

 

I been to a few Royals games as a kid and loved watching them and still do! Really any Missouri team i try to support, i like to see them all do well.

 

Tabac Thursday 04/09/15

Razor: British Gillette Rocket HD 500
Blade: Gillette Bleue Extra (D2)
Brush: Shavemac Americana D01 24 mm
Bowl: Doug Smith 5" Shaving Mug
Pre Shave Scrub: SPAtopia Dead Sea Scrub
Pre Shave Oil: Pacific Shaving Iced
Shave Soap: Tabac
Post: Monster Alum Block
AS Balm: Saponificio Varesino Puro Burro di Karitè
Cologne: Tabac



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THURSDAY
Evening shave for Tomorrow
A really nice shave from my first straight razor— a vintage 3-pin Böker 5/8 square point. Smooooooth shaver!
Have a great Thurzday, all!

 

OOPS..Thought i posted this earlier...
8 Apr 2015
Soap - MWF
Brush - WD Silvertip 24/50
Razor - Yuma
Blade - Ladas (2)
AS - Aqua Velva
I am going to be heading out of town soon and thought i should try my travel razor before I go. I went all out and bought a Yuma....
I have to say I was worried because it is built like it cost...but the little bugger performs very well for what it is. Achieved more than a passable shave.

 

Wednesday Night Shave for Thursday 09Apr15

Razor: ATT R-1 88mm Kronos Handle
Blade: Wilkinson Sword DE Blade (4)
Shaving Mug: VDH Luxury Mug Set
Shaving Brush: "Oscar11" Custom 24/48mm TGN Super Finest Black& White Resin Handle **
Shaving Soap: Klar Kabinett
After Shave Balm:Afta After Shave Skin Conditioner
After Shave: Mennen Skin Bracer Original

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

WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angles for my beard).
Wilkinson Sword Classic DE Blade.(4)
This is will be the Second Shave on this Blade.
I did Face Lather again tonight
I did also use an Ice Cold Wet Face Cloth.
On my face as I have each day in the past week.
I did shave with Cold Water tonight.

Being as I have an early appointment on Thursday morning I chose to again shave tonight.
I did apply T.N. Dickinson's Witch Hazel again tonight.

Again using the WTG-XTG-ATG method (adjusted angles for my beard).
I did get another DFS/BBS tonight.
After Shave of choice on Thursday Morning will again be Mennen Skin Bracer

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This is the 11th. Day of 30 Day Rule using my, ATT Razor R-1 Base Plate 88-mm. Kronos Handle ​

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I like the aroma and dont think it is very strong so it works for me but having too many soaps come in lately I have decided to let most go and just use/keep a couple of them.

 

The 30 Day Crew isn't afraid a little blood. We practice until it's automatic.

 

Planned SOTD 9 April 2015

Arko April!!
30 Day Focus on Platinum Plus



April 9, Day 9, (day 2, blade 2), the mighty mighty MTO!

Have a Great Thursday!

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Razor: Gillette 85 Super Adjustable "Black Beauty” (p2) 1970 named “The Black Pearl”
Brush: Erskine Badger 1947 Birth Year
Mug: Old Spice 1985 Cobalt Blue
Cream: TOBS Grapefruit cream
Blade: Feather (1)
Post shave: Thayers Cucumber WH, Jack Black balm, Armani Mania cologne
Early post as my power is going out early today. So I will whip up the TOBS in my favorite mug. The Pearl gives a nice shave, and I'm just addicted to the Gillette Adjustables. WTG XTG on my face an neck on 5 ATG on my neck on 3. A little spray of Armani Mania cologne, and I can set back and wait for my power to go out for scheduled maintenance ( estimated 4-6 hours) or....

 

April 9 SOTD

Homemade PS Oil
Vie-long Horsehair Brush
Chiseled Face Sherlock
FB w/Gillette Silver Blue set on 4
Tabac AS

Today was my first use of the Chiseled Face. I did a face lather, and it came out great. Nice and slick. The scent has notes of tobacco and dirt, very earthy and pleasing.

 

Well, my friends - I survived this freakish menthol blitz and I'm still in one piece. The Cryogen soap is fantastic. I swear that it's definitely the coldest shaving item ever invented. I'll admit that the Glacials run a very close second, however. I had a most enjoyable shave and I ended up BBS with no hassles whatsoever.

 

SOTD
April 9, 2015
Prep: Hot Shower. Axe Shield Face Wash
Razor: ATT Kronos S1 Slant Bar Razor
Blade: Personna Lab Blue
Brush: Olive Wood Finest 22/50mm
Lather: Stirling Executive Man
Post: Alum. Thayers Cucumber WH.
Aftershave: Stirling Executive Man
I didn't shave yesterday, I spent my day waiting for the appliance repair guy! Well my mail carrier was prompt! I received Stirling Executive Man yesterday, WOW! I love this soap and aftershave! Excellent shave. Excellent.
Go out and get it

 

Thursday, 9th April

Razor/Blade: Merkur 34c, Feather
Brush: Omega S10083
Pre: Scent From Heaven Lime Shaving Oil
Shaving Cream: Real Shaving Co. Shave2
Aftershave: Blue Stratos
Post: Scent From Heaven Lime Shaving Oil
EdT: Blue Stratos

Close, comfortable and really rather refreshing.