SoS: April 20, 2015 - April 26, 2015

Thursday's


Dove Men Face Wash
Mitchell's Wool Fat
Jayaruh WC4 HMB
'62 Gillette Slim
Rapira Super Stainless
CWR, Asma Alum Block
Thayers Lemon WH
Pinaud Classic Vanilla

The Mitchell's Wool Fat Shave Soap face-lathered well with my Jayaruh WC4 HMB brush. Two passes with my '62 Gillette Slim razor on 8 and a Rapira Super Stainless blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, alum block, and a final cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayers Lemon WH and then Pinaud Classic Vanilla after shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

Yeah, a Weber Bulldog handle, like this set here

 

Last night I had a CCS which is exactly what I was shooting for. There was a time when I was always trying to get as close to BBS as I could, but here lately, I find that some shaves are more about the comfort level and less about max closeness.

Last nights line up was a follows.

1963 slim set on 3
Dorco blade.
Stephan stay smooth brushless cream.
Jeris musk aftershave.

With the stay smooth I don't get as close as I can with soap or creams but I do get an incredibly comfortable shave with my skin feeling soft and moisturized afterwards.

The slim set on 3 is very mild but if I really concentrate on my technique I can get a close shave with absolute comfort.

Some days I do pursue the BBS shave but last night was just a relaxing very comfortable shave.

 

SOTD 4-22-15

Razor: Muhle R89 head w/MR1 handle
Blade: Gillette Wilkinson Sword (new)
Soap: Arko Stick
Bowl: VDH
Brush: VDH Boar
Post: Gentleman Jon Alum block

Preshave was just face wash with warm water and post shave was rinse with warm water then some cold water splashes and pat dry! I then applied the Alum block.

Razor: Used the R89 head today so I can test yet another blade and it worked very well.

Blade: First time trying this blade and I actually thought it is a nice blade. It seemed to work very well with the R89. Seemed sharp and smooth.

Soap: I used the infamous Arko stick and have used it many times. It is great stuff and never a problem getting a nice slick lather with each pass!

Comments: Shave was very good, I managed to get a DFS in three passes and very little touch up. No weepers or irritation based on the Alum block's feedback. No complaints today as I got a great shave, no cuts/irritation and the razor/blade as well as the Arko worked great together!

Please feel free to leave comments on any items used as I enjoy reading them to see what others say about the gear I am using/trying out!

Thx.

 

22apr15

Almost same setup as yesterday and outstanding results again. No nicks, redness or irritation.

Used VDH luxury soap, and Brut aftershave instead of yesterdays counterparts today. Shave two on the Astra SS. Felt and smelt so good that I even wore my DE traditional shaving shirt today.

 

Razor.. Gillette fat boy
Blade.. rapira platinum lux
Brush.. restored ever ready
Soap.. razorock xxx

 

Thursday morning has these items on tap for me:

Neutrogena Men Facial Wash
Large Horsehair Barbershop
Super Speed/SuperMax Blue day 4
Stirling Glacial Obsidian SS
Gold Bond Moisturizer
Alcolado Glacial Menthol Splash
YSL Pour Homme EdT

Hopefully tomorrow I'll receive my order from Stirling Soaps - last week I bought seven soaps, four of them are the new Glacial versions. In the meantime, my older Obsidian soap is still hanging in there and it gives me great lather with its HUGE and POWERFUL menthol wallop which really wakes a man up, and the skincare is so brilliant. The Gold Bond's definitely the best post-shave balm I ever used, and it's hard to beat the Penguin for additional iciness and refreshment. This SuperMax Blue blade is giving me terrific shaves lately.

 

Plan for 23 April

​

 

Lots of menthol! Now THAT's the Jeff we know and love...LOL

 

SOTD Thurs. 4/23

Razor: 1958 Executive
Blade: Astra SP
Brush: Whipped Dog Silvertip
Soap: Stirling Sharp Dressed Man

First shave in a long time with my Exec on Wednesday and it was smooth, comfortable and very close. Set it on 5 and left it there. Wonderful.
Gonna try a new Stirling soap since it was named after me.

 

Planned Thursday SOTD

Schick M34 Injector razor
Schick Injector blade
Semogue SOC boar brush - not pictured
MdC brain bowl shaving soap
F&C Black Powder aftershave
Royall Musk cologne

This will be my first shave using the Schick Injector razor and I'm really looking forward to it based on all the great reviews these razors have gotten. I ended up paying more for a pack of injector blades than I did for the razor in kit form with a travel brush but have read the blades last longer than a typical DE blade? I haven't used the MdC for more than a week and am missing it. I may actually stay with this setup for a couple days to get a feel for the injector razor.

 

SOTD - Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Shower
Prep: Homemade Citrus & Cedar PSO
Brush: WD silvertip, 24/47
Soap: WSP Rustic Barbershop
Razor: '56 Ball End Tech
Blade: PolSilver SI (2)
Post: Thayer's Cucumber WH
Aftershave: Fine American Blend

 

Thursday Planned SOTD
Razor: Gillette Rhodium Fatboy (S7)
Blade: Gillette Bleue Extra (D15)
Brush: Simpson Tulip T4
Bowl: ShaveWorks 4.25" Shave Bowl
Pre Shave Scrub: RazoRock GLO
Pre Shave Oil: Homemade Cedar-Lavender
Shave Soap: Martin De Candre
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: Alpa Fougère EdC


​

 

Thursday Morning Shave
Razor: Gillette Super Speed 40s
Blade: Perma-Sharp (1)
Brush: Isana Men Pure Badger
Soap: Proraso White Tub
AS Balm: Yves Rocher Sensitive

This shave has been much much nicer than the previous ones because my dermatologist advised me about applying less alcohol based aftershaves. She said that I should use balms rather than regular after shaves as I have a sensitive skin. I did what she asked and had a great shave with sensitive products in two passes.

 

Yes thats it =) it was a really nice shaver

 

April 23 SOTD

Homemade PS Oil
Razorock Don Donato
Vie-long Horsehair Brush
FB w/Rapira PL set on 7
Stirling unscented PSB
Clubman Vanilla AS

 

Tabacstag!
Excellent Tabac shave as usual. I used Tabac cream and soap to make überlather which worked like a charm. Der vorschlaghammer slew my stubble with ease and without drama. I finished up right with Krampert's Finest Bay Rum and my face feels great. I love Krampert's scent, skincare, and the flask!

Prep: warm water
Überlather: Tabac! + Tabac!
Brush: HIS
Razor: der vorschlaghammer
Blade: Voskhod
AS: Krampert's Finest Acadian Spice Bay Rum

 

What's your take on the Don Donato's scent and performance?

 

I can hardly feel any sensation in my face after shaving with the Glacial Obsidian soap and splashing on the Alcolado Glacial - the freezing effect was off the charts and did I enjoy it!

 

Gem "Bullet Tip" razor
Gem Stainless blade
Williams SS
FS/WD Boar brush
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel/Sage mix
Barbasol Brisk A/S

The FS/WD boar brush is killer good. Great lather, great shave and ready for another fine SE Louisiana day.