SoS: May 4, 2015 - May 10, 2015

A very nice shave.

Razor: Weber PH w/ Bulldog handle
Blade: Ladas
Brush: L'Occitane Plisson
Soap: Arko
A/S: Myrsol Emulsion (love it1)



For those curious how it 'ranked' in my highly subjective list here's that:

 

I'm chuckling at your wasp, the other morning my wife woke me up screaming! I thought someone was breaking in... Nope. A moth was flying around our bedroom.

 

My girlfriend is on record as volunteering to protect me from black and yellow flying bugs.

 

razor: shaving factory butterfly
blade: Astra sp
brush: Omega s synthetic
soap: pre de Provence no.63
post: USB/ homemade mix of VIBR/Masters bay rum/ citrus musk/ glycerin

great shave today. this was number 5 shave with this blade and it was starting to get a bit rough. this was the first time I have used shea butter as an aftershave and it seems to work quite well. I spent like $8 on a big container of it and at this rate it will last a lifetime as you only need a little bit. the soap was awesome! I just picked this up recently and I was quite impressed with the scent and performance. the homemade aftershave earned a spot in my rotation. not BBS but a pretty decent shave today.

 

Semogue 620
Vreto Premium Rose-Cedar
Merkur 39c
Feather (1)
Ralon AS

First time with a Feather blade and I'm loving it. Instantly shot to #1 spot.

 

Shave of the day

Pre- Hot shower, Bulldog Original face wash, sandalwood bar soap

Soap/cream- TIKI Set sail shaving soap

Brush- Plisson synthetic

Razor- Weber polished head all stainless steel

Blade- Astra SP

Post- Cold water rinse, Homemade aftershave lotion, Speick aftershave lotion and Nivea sensitive aftershave balm with 1 drop of M-Bomb

Hmm.. I was VERY VERY exited about the TIKI soap because I live in sweden and haven’t had the chance to try it yet. It was a good performer, but I got a warming/burning sensation from it. I didn’t get red, but I sure felt it. what could that be? it wasn't unbearable, I might try and dilute it with something unscented, maybe its the essential oils. It smells nice, very different scent

Finished off with my own aftershave and Speick, 2 rounds, I did not mix them together =P it felt nice, they both have a hint of menthol but using them after each other enhanced that effect which was nice =D then to finish off with some moisture, I added nivea and while I was at it I used some M-bomb too.

This M-bomb should be in EVERYONES den

 

As we say in Arabic, "Na'iman!"

 

SOTD 5-8-15

Razor: ATT H1 plate with MR1 handle
Blade: Astra SP (3)
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, then apply the alum block

Razor: I used the H1 again and really liking it! It is some what aggressive but also smooth and easy enough to use!

Blade: This is a very good blade and one of my main go-to's so no issues at all!

Soap: I like Arko, it never fails to give me a great lather with protection for my shave. Today was no exception on my two pass shave with some touch up as I just wet my face, then rub the stick on it and lather it up with the brush, repeat for second pass. No issues at all with it!

Comments: Shave was very good and very close, I get a DFS each time with the H1. No nicks or irritation based on the Alum block. Another great shave today!

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! Of course, YMMV!

Thx.

 

Yes, I like the TSD lanolin stick.

 

I have been a little busy lately and haven't had time for new photos. I miss making my daily posts.

 

Simple, Clean, and Classic. This is one of my favorite SE's, and what a nice shave to end the week. Have a great weekend Gents!

 

Well, I hope you can find the time to take your lovely photos, my friend!

 

If you've tried the Pitralon(s) - how does Ralon compare to them?

 

One of my regrets is to never get a wooden handled lather catcher.

 

Unless you're like me and have a face that doesn't play well with menthol - or a lot of the heavy-alcohol one

 

Beautiful setup! Great job on that brush, and just wow on the single ring!

 

Beautiful razor.

 

Razor: Gillette Ball End Tech NDC (declared 1947) Birth Year
Brush: Erskine Badger 1947 Birth Year
Mug: Old Spice (early glass Mug 01) 1947 first glass mug Birth Year
Cream: TOBS Grapefruit
Blade: Feather (1)
Gun: German Luger (war trophy and gift from my dad)

Post shave: T.N. Dickerson’s Witch Hazel, Old Spice original Shulton
Remembering those that served. My dad was 101st Airborne and dropped in from time to time all over Europe in WWII. Thinking of him on days like today I remember watching him with fascination as he went through his daily ritual. So in his memory I used what he would have used back then, as much as I could. He loved grapefruit. Good shave. Thanks Dad!

 

Thank you =)

 

I feel for you man, because it's an excellent product