SoS: May 4, 2015 - May 10, 2015

Thanks, buddy!

 

May 7

Stirling Sheep facial soap
Weber PH
Feather blade (day 2)
Rudy Vey Shavemac two-band silvertip
MdC scented shave soap
Two passes plus touch-ups
Alum, Thayer's Lavender witch hazel, unrefined shea butter, and Nivea Sensitive Post-Shave Balm

I had a top-shelf shave this morning. It seemed almost effortless and was very enjoyable. I'm starting to dial-in the correct water/soap ratio on the MdC, thanks to the solid advice I have received here. It was a great way to start Thursday! I hope you had a good one!

 

Happy Birthday to your Mom Don. Hope she enjoys her day.

 

Planned SOTD for TGIF 08 May 15



Razor: Weber 3 PC. W/Classic Handle
Razor Blade: Wilkinson Sword
Brush: "Old Corps"& "Oscar 11" Custom 28/65mm TGN Finest Badger F-2 Knot Resin Handle Brush
Bowl: Arletta's Mug II Cobalt Blue Mug
Pre-Shave Face Wash Face with Neutrogena Men's Invigorating Face Wash
Pre-Shave Oil: Stirling Bay Rum Pre-Shave Oil
Shave Soap: Stirling Soap Spice
Post: RazoRock Alum Block
Aftershave: Stirling Bay Laurel

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

 

I had a nice surprise in the mailbox today, and have to give a big thanks to @ram57 for the new PSO and soap sample. He re-engineered the 3X butters soap from Tiki, which was a scent that just didn't work for me at first, but this stuff smelled and performed amazingly. I loaded the Schick Injector with a fresh blade and went to town on 3-days of growth. I ended up with super smooth results, and a new respect for floral scents. This jitterbug fougere aftershave is some strong and long lasting stuff. My initial impressions were that it was just too sweet/floral, but after about 4-5 hours, it smells like a really clean soap-type scent. It got the thumbs up from the wife, so it's staying in the den. Have a good one gents...​

 

ObiDon, happy birthday to your mother.

 

Thank you, everyone for the great Birthday Wishes for my Mom. She is amazing, and still going strong. I just hope it rubs off on me!

 

SOTD - Thursday, May 7, 2015

Shower
Prep: Homemade PSO
Brush: Vulfix 374 Super
Soap: Barrister & Mann Xerox
Razor: Weber PH wave
Blade: Personna Lab Blue (5)
Post: Thayer's Cucumber WH
Aftershave: Fine Fresh Vetiver

 

Planned SOTD 05/08/15

Razor: Cobra Classic
Blade: Kai Titan Mild Pro touch MG (D6)
Brush: Spalted Maple w 24mm Super Silvertip
Bowl: ShaveWorks 4.25" Shave Bowl
Pre Shave Scrub: RazoRock GLO
Pre Shave Oil: Homemade Lavender Mint
Shave Soap: Scottish Fine Classic
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: Muelhens 4711
Cologne: Muelhens 4711​

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Thursday SOTD

Merkur Futur razor
Polsilver SI blade
Omega mixed midget Brush
Myrsol Emulsion
MdC shaving soap
Myrsol Aqua Balsamica AS
L'Occitone EdC

Really good shave today with some quality products. My face is stilling feeling silky smooth 12 hrs later.

 

Planned Friday SOTD

Gibbs No15 adjustable razor
Plisson Access badger brush
Myrsol Emulsion pre shave
L'Occitone Cade shaving cream
Floid Blue aftershave

 

May 8 SOTD:

Homemade PS Oil
Vie-long Horsehair Brush
Stirling Bay Rum SS
EJ Chatsworth Barley
Bic Chrome Platinum
Stirling Unscented PSB
Stirling Bay Rum AS

 

05/8/2015
Razor – Gillette New LC
Blade –Lab Blue (1)
Brush –Rudy Vey with TGN Finest
Lather – B&M Seville
Post - Witch Hazel & Floid Amber Sample

 

Chiseled Friday
Solid shave today. The lather was thick and easy to make with my HIS. Der vorschlaghammer seemed a little angry this morning, or my neck was sensitive for some reason, so to avoid problems I did the last pass with my Aristocrat. My face is smooth and I have no weepers or irritation. Sherlock is a great scent!
Prep: Mickey Lee preshave butter
Soap: Chiseled Face Sherlock
Brush: HIS
Razor: Der vorschlaghammer, Gillette Aristocrat
Blade: Astra SP
AS: Chiseled Face Sherlock

 

Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrr cold and beautiful is the best way to describe this shave. The Glacial Lavender soap lathered so nicely, gave me its incredible freeze with such a post-shave soothing feeling. The Glacial Wintergreen aftershave balm and witch hazel added to the frozen fun. My face feels like it has a built-in air conditioner!

 

today's shave
hot water wash with dove+ care
rubberset 400
BOMBED Nana June's bay rum
Gillette fatboy(d4)(7)
Ladas(3)
Clauss 5/8 full hollow round end
ICED virgin island bay rum
today's shave was very nice. bombed the nana June's, very cool. 2x4 passes with de& straight. very smooth. finished with iced bay rum.
hope y'all did as well, or better.

 

Star 1912 style razor
CVS carbon steel blade
VDH Luxury SS (scented)
Vie-Long Silver Tip brush
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel/Sage mix
Pinaud Lime Sec cologne

What a nice shave to end the work week, even though I'm retired. Enjoy your week end gentlemen.

 

5/8 hackett diamond
mw brown windsor
the body shop synthetic
Nice shave this morning. I had intentions of using this brush for the month of May but have missed a few days already. If I get a chance I might rehandle it this weekend. Have a good one.

 

SOTD
May 8, 2015
Prep: Hot Shower. Axe Shield Face Wash
Razor: Edwin Jagger DE89 w/MR5 handle
Blade: Rapira Swedish Supersteel
Brush: L'Occitane Plisson
Lather: St. James of London Lavender & Geranium
Post: Alum. Thayers Cucumber WH.
Aftershave: Folsom & Co. Shambala
I could do this setup forever. St. James of London is a very good quality cream, slick, superb post shave. This razor/handle combo has really grown on me and has changed the way I hold the razor for the good.
Go out and get it

 

Schick Safety Razor I1
Edwin Jagger STF XL brush,
Lather-up with Mike's Orange, Cedarwood, and Black Pepper,
finish with water, Witch Hazel
and Clubman Bay Rum for a DFS!