SoS: May 4, 2015 - May 10, 2015

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

 

Prep - Shower / Pre-lather / 3 min steam towel
Razor - Gillette Fatboy
Blade - Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Stainless Green (#3)
Brush - Omega 20106
Soap - Arko with Menthol Crystals
After - Frozen towel / Alum & WH Mix
Result - BBS

Like going to dinner with a good friend, an evenings pleasure with the Fatboy. I got some menthol crystals to add to the old dependable Arko. How'd it go? Well put it like this, from here on I shall be referring to them by their proper name - MENTAL crystals!
I realise that first time, I may have slightly over estimated the amount to add but I think walking through a room that they're in, would be suffice. It is most likely akin to jumping from a great height into sub zero saltwater after first having your facial skin removed with a hatchet!
So to the blade, I've been very impressed with these, very comfortable and forgiving but after three shaves, I'm not sure number four would be as good, better safe than sorry.
One thing I'd neglected to mention previously though, was that it seemed to catch on the silo doors of my Slim Adjustable when I took it out. The same thing happened tonight. I don't believe I've found this with any other blade, perhaps someone may shed some light as to a possible reason? Won't detract from the shave though, very smooth results.
One of my favourite parts of my routine is the frozen towel I use after shaving. I keep it on for somewhere between thirty seconds and a minute. Anyone familiar with it may attest to the feeling after taking it off. The blood very quickly rushes into the area to heat the skin again, bringing oxygen with it.
I'd swear this helps healing, but regardless, it feels amazing!
Tonight was ever so slightly different to the norm. The mental crystals magnified the effect of the big freeze, in much the same way an afterburner magnifies thrust!
The results speak for themselves though, a ridiculously smooth, irritation-free face, like running your finger along wet rubber.
It may not sound like it but I highly recommend it......just don't turn the dial up eleven!

 

Saturday's


Dove Men Face Wash
Mitchell's Wool Fat
Jayaruh WC1 Silver Tip
Dad's Schick E3
Personna Stainless
CWR, Asma Alum Block
Thayers Rose Petal WH
Barbasol Brisk

The Mitchell's Wool Fat face-lathered well with my Jayaruh WC1 Silver Tip badger brush. Two passes with my Dad's Schick E3 razor and a Personna 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 Rose Petal WH and then Barbasol Brisk after shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

I can't quite tell but is that your dad's wooden handle?
I think that's such a cool razor to own.

 

Yep. He made that handle sometime in the last century. I don't recall. He gave it to my younger brother, and my brother passed it on to me after my dad died. On one side you can see very faintly where he engraved my brother's name, but on this side there is what looks like a little palm tree.

 

That is extremely neat.....I wish I had something like that.

 

SOTD - Friday, May 8, 2015

Shower
Prep: Homemade Citrus & Cedar PSO
Brush: Whipped Dog synthetic
Soap: WSP Rustic Barbershop
Razor: Merkur 38C
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (1)
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman