SoS: May 18, 2015 - May 24, 2015

THURSDAY
(forgot to post here this morning!)
Final day of a seven-consecutive day use of the same razor (moving on to another tomorrow). This Böhler Stahl is a regular part of my morning razor rotation as it is just a sweet, smooth razor to use. Super smooth edge that glides effortlessly and it is one of my few razors that has a round point. It's been a pleasant week using this razor and I look forward to revisiting it again in the near future.
By the way: the TSD mentholated Blue Floid lanolin soap stick is wonderful stuff!

 

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: Cella (new jar, my first one lasted 1 yr)
Blade: Feather (1)
Post shave: Thayers Cucumber WH, Jack Black Balm, TOBS Luxury AS
No straight today, going mild with my Gillette Tech which is a nice mild razor for me even with a Feather blade. The Erskine brush whipped up a thick warm lather in the OS Mug as it was sitting on a wash cloth, for padding, in the sink that was filled with hot water. Very nice two pass shave with some touchup. Warm water rinse and pat dry. Some WH and after cleanup some JB Balm and some TOBS. Have a good one y'all!

 

I hope you get better soon.

 

That's a good solid sample of blades, what helped me was that I kept very simple notes on each blade.

 

Your in my prayers Patrick. Get well soon.

 

5/21/2015 Throwback Thursday!

Prep: Hot shower with Neutrogena Face Wash with menthol, home made PSO
Razor: Muhle R101 (2011), French Fau Frame Back straight razor
Blade: Pol Silver (4)
Brush: Col Conk - Pure Badger
Soap: Proraso - Red
After: Home made ASB, Nivea ASB
Cologne: Midnight in Paris

Another Darn Fine Shave + on Throwback Thursday. I dug deep into the cabinet to find the Proraso red tub this mornning. The Proraso whipped into a nice lather. The R101 and the Frenchy mowed down the stubble very well. The Nivea ASB brought the needed moisture and the Midnight in Paris will have me smelling good all day.

Have a blessed day!

 

You are doing great. Also keep in mind that the blade you like best now will likely change as your technique improves.

 

I really like that box - do you know what it was originally from?

 

SoTD Thursday May 21

I took a few days off from shaving due to my schedule so I am hoping for a great shave tonight.

4th day using this setup, but I'm going to put in a new feather blade. I think it could go for another shave or two but for the overall cost of a blade I'm more concerned with getting the best shave possible.

Cold Water Shave:
Pre: home made PSO (spearmint)
Brush: Omega Pro
Blade: Feather stainless
Razor: EJ de89kn
Post: EJ Sandlewood

 

Thursday Hungarian Shave

Pre: Shower
Blade: Shark
Razor: Fat handle Tech
Cream: Barbon
Brush: VDH
Post: Barbon

I SMELL LIKE I AM FULL OF HERBS

 

Hope it is just a short term situation Patrick. It's a PITA getting old isn't it? I just turned 58 and this year my knuckles get a little stiff when storm clouds are in the area.

 

Virginia Sheng 26mm finest
Arko
Merkur 39c
Gillette PW (2)
Pinaud Citrus Musk

 

Sweet looking brush you have there Mark. Steve does excellent work.

 

•modified Ranger Tech
•Big Ben blade
•old Palmolive bar soap
•slathered on by hand
•while in the tub

2 pass DFS+. Menthol witch hazel followed up with BRUT!

 

Get well soon brother!

 

Friday's


Dove Men Face Wash
TOBS Grapefruit
Jayaruh WC1 Silvertip Badger
Schick J-2
Personna Stainless
CWR, Asma Alum Block
Thayers Rose Petal WH
Barbasol Brisk AS

The TOBS Grapefruit Shaving Cream face-lathered well with my Jayaruh WC1 Silvertip Badger brush. Two passes with my Schick J-2 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...

 

Prep - Shower / Pre-lather / 3 min steam towel (and a nice glass of 12 year old Singleton)
Razor - Gillette New Long Comb
Blade - Gillette 7 O'Clock SharpEdge Yellow (#3)
Brush - Omega 20106
Soap - Crabtree & Evelyn Sienna (with plenty of glycerine!)
After - Frozen towel / Alum & WH Mix
Result - BBS

Been a while since I used the New LC, as it's been known to bite, but the Yellow blade has been so smooth that I knew it wasn't going to be an issue. The result was so good that I couldn't even see stubble in the 10x mirror. It's ridiculous how good a shave I get in problem areas, with the LC.

 

I'll be praying for you to recover. I enjoy your post on the den and am glad you checked in.

 

I hope you are feeling better soon.

 

Planned SOTD 21 May 2015

30 Day Rule with a Schick!



Have a great Thursday evening!
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