SoS: April 27, 2015 - May 3, 2015

28 April Plan

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Thanks, Herm! It is just a Japanese Maple tree with sunlight hitting in a lovely way!

 

Tuesday Planned SOTD

Razor: PILS 101NE
Blade: Super Iridium (D4)
Brush: Simpson Chubby 2 Synthetic
Bowl: Turkish Porcelain Bowl 4 ¾”
Pre Shave Scrub: RazoRock GLO
Pre Shave Oil: Homemade Jasmine Orange Vanilla
Shave Soap: Dr. Jon Savannah Sunrise
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: Alvarez Gomez Agua De Colonia



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Arko April Focus - CJB Kamisori
April 27, 2015 - Week 5 Day 2
Prep - Hot shower and towel
Brush - Omega Pro 48
Soap - Arko
Razor - CJB
Blade - Post - Alum, Clubman

Two passes today, no nicks etc., although I skirted the area of the slice from yesterday. Finished with a pass of the SS/SM Platinum to clean up and moved on to work. Alum was quieter by a slight bit and overall a nice shave. Used both hands again without consideration for which side of the blade. Just chose the grip and angle that worked. The Feather Pro actually feels quite smooth to me and the sharpness allows for less clean up where I have the technique more dialed in. One more day and then a couple of easy shave days leading to Friday.

 

Planned Tabac Tuesday SOTD

Sonnal Nicplata slant razor
Gillette spoiler blade
Vintage bristle and badger mixed brush
Tabac shave soap
Groom Aftershave
Tabac Eau de Cologne

I look forward to Tuesdays more than any other day of the week. Tabac products are fantastic. Im just glad there is only one scent, otherwise I'd own even more stuff

 

SOTD 4-27-15

Razor: ATT H1 head w/MR1 handle
Blade: Astra SP (2)
Soap: Cella (sample from brick)
Bowl: VDH
Brush: Tweezerman
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, then apply the alum block

Comments: For the second time trying out the H1 plate, again the shave was like Wow! It going up against only a one day growth. The shave was very, very good, I managed to get a DFS easily in only two passes and almost no touch up. Dang close to a BBS everywhere, even on the neck area! No weeper but a little irritation felt in the jaw line from the Alum blocks feedback. Absolutely no complaints today as the H1 plate but I can see where it might not be mild enough for everyday use. I used it yesterday and it took off the two day growth like nobody's business! Today I could feel the blade a bit more but I wanted to so I didn't change the soap or blade I used so I could see what it would feel like as a daily driver and at this point I have to say I am undecided in that regard. I did get another great shave with it but like I said, I could feel it more so more caution is needed if one plans on using it daily vs a growth of two or more days!

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.

 

Arko April!!!



27 April 2015

Have a great Tuesday!!!

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Thanks, great info/'review' on the H1 plate.

 

Fat Tuesday April 28 SOTD:

Homemade PS Oil
Vie-long Horsehair Brush
Palmolive Classic
FB w/Rapira PL set on 8
Stirling Unscented PSB
Skin Bracer AS

 

Tabacstag!
Tabac and Sherlock make a great pair. The lather was near optimal, as usual, and my Aristocrat made short comfortable work of my stubble. My face feels smooth and I smell good. I used the last of my Proraso White pre barba today, it's a an excellent product, but it's time to try something new.
Prep: Proraso White
Soap: Tabac!
Brush: HIS XL
Razor: 1948 Gillette Aristocrat
Blade: voskhod (3)
AS: Chiseled Face Sherlock

 

I enjoyed the Stirling Frozen Tundra again this morning - it really gave me lots of menthol chill with nice lather and post-shave care. The resulting shave was terrific.

 

4/28/15
Prep: hot shower
Lather: St. James Mandarin & Patchouli
Brush: Omega 10006
Razor: Gillette New SC
Blade: Merkur Super
Post: Ogallala Bay Rum Limes & Peppercorns

Face lathered the cream with the Omega boar brush and had a nice lather in a short time. Like the stiffness and soft tips of the brush. 2 passes and good to go.

 

Schick I2 razor
Personna blade
CO Bigelow SC
FS Finest brush
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel/Sage mix
Pinaud Lime Sec Cologne

2 pass BBS today! Woot! That is all, over and out

 

Rod's new Glacial formula is very much improved. The lather forms much easier now and it's richer. He worked really hard to get it right and his efforts definitely paid off. I LOVE them.

 

today's shave
hot water wash with dove+ care
rubberset 400
rustic shave soap tobacco
Gillette fatboy(d4)(7)
persona(1)
Henckels#81" the spotted Emperor" 4/8 full hollow
lilac vegital
FAT TOBACCO TUESDAY. today I did a two and two shave for a completely smooth mug. finished with glassed veg.
hope y'all did as well, or better.

 

Tuesday
Prep: Hot Shower-Stirling Executive Man Bath Soap
Soap: Stirling Executive Man
Razor: Gillette NEW Short Comb
Blade: Gillette “Spoiler” Super Stainless (6)
Brush: Whipped Dog High Mountain/Bethlehem Olivewood-24mmx50mm
Aftershave: Stirling Executive Man

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

Stirling Executive Man today. 20 seconds to load the WD High Mountain. Great, easy, thick, lather. Gillette “Spoiler” still in the NEW SC-Shave #6. Excellent smooth, close, shave. I finished with Stirling Executive Man.

Bob

 

TUESDAY
Back-to-Work Day
Had a chance to try out some RazoRock 'Sensitive Skin' shaving soap this iron. Like most RazoRock soaps, it lathered easily sand provided a good slick cushion.'Green Tea' is a subtle scent I didn't find displeasing.
Overall, a very nice 3-pass shave with the Böhler!
Have a great Tuesday, all!

 

Arko April Focus - CJB Kamisori
April 28, 2015 - Week 5 Day 3
Prep - Hot shower and towel
Brush - Omega Pro 48
Soap - Arko
Razor - CJB
Blade - (3)
Post - Alum, Proraso

Final day (for now) for the CJB and I finished with a decent day. The slice from Sunday opened just a bit when I went over that area with the blade but nothing serious at all. The rest of the shave was good. A couple of minor nicks on the neck. Still I feel that I gained a lot of proficiency with this razor and will definitely be back with it and a straight of some kind (likely kamisori) in June. Alum reminded me that I finished a little rough and the Proraso did its burn too but I'm awake and ready to go!

 

SOTD April 28.............

Running a little late this morning but still had just enough time for a quick shave.

Semogue 1438 w/Palmolive Stick (face lather)
Schick G1 Injector w/Schick Blade (9)
Osma Alum finished off with Ice Blue Aqua Velva

Single pass CCS and off to work for the end of the month rush!

 

04/28/2015
Razor – Mongoose B2
Blade –Feather Super Pro (3)
Brush –Rudy Vey with Shavemac Finest
Lather – Soap Commander Confidence
Post - Witch Hazel and Myrsol F/Extra Sample



I have definitely found my blade of choice with the Mongoose. Fantastic 2 pass BBS shave this morning with only minor touch ups in my trouble areas. I have found the key for me with these blades is to start with the first pass ATG followed by a XTG pass and touch ups. Soap Commander Confidence soaped provided a slick and protective lather. Only 1 or 2 more shaves left in this tub. I will purchase other Soap Commander scents in the future. Followed up with witch hazel and Myrsol F/Extra from my sample pack.