SoS: July 6, 2015 - July 12, 2015

Saturday's (Tabacstag)


Dove Men Face Wash
Tabac
Jayaruh #10 Synthetic (first shave)
Gillette English NEW LC/Brass Punch Handle
Rapira Super Stainless
CWR, Asma Alum Block
Thayers Cucumber WH
Pinaud Vegetal

The Tabac Shaving Soap face-lathered well with my Jayaruh #10 Synthetic brush. Two passes with my Gillette English NEW LC razor and a Sputnik 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 Cucumber WH and then Pinaud Vegetal after shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

Nice review. Enjoy your AS-D2!

 

SOTD 9-10 July 2015

30 Days of Maggard and MITA!



Maggard MR11 OC
Stirling MITA
L'Occitane Plisson Synthetic
Rapira Swedish Supersteel
TSD Exclusive ISZ AS Splash

Have a great weekend!

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30 Day Rule - July 2015
July 9th
Razor - CJB/Gillette New LC
Blade - (7) (4)
Brush - Omega Pro 48
Soap - Mitchell's Wool Fat
Post - Cold Water splash, Alum, Nivea Original Post Shave Balm

Another two pass day to solidify technique before going for more. Again, first pass with the CJB and the second with the New LC. First pass was again good with no blood and a good feel. Keeping the hand relaxed is the key, as well as continuing to work on angle and pressure with the backward grip on the left side. Getting more confident again. The New and Voskhod whipped the DFS into shape on the 4th shave for the Voskhod. It's reminding me why I like it so much. Tomorrow morning will most likely be another two pass as it's Saturday meeting day and everybody buys cars on Saturday! I've got some real gems on the lot if you all want to come by. We can talk shaving and get you a fine, low mileage (trust me, remember) high quality automobile. Have a great weekend!

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SOTD 07.10.2015

Prep: Shower
Razor: Gillette Aristocrat
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Stainless (2)
Brush: Omega 80080
Lather: The Copper Hat Bay Rum Shave Soap
Post: Cold rinse, Alum, Witch Hazel, TBS Maca Root ASB

Mmmm....maca rooty.

 

Saturday's Planned SOTD
Razor: ATT H2/Wolfman WRH2
Blade: Gillette Spoiler (D6)
Brush: Shavemac H4414024 24mm Silvertip
Bowl: Turkish Porcelain Bowl 4 ¾”
Pre Shave Scrub: RazoRock GLO
Pre Shave Oil: Homemade Lavender Mint
Shave Soap:Martin De Candre Lavender
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: Herbs of Bulgaria Lavender



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Razor: Gillette SS, 1948-49
Blade: Personna Blue (1)
Brush: Semogue 1305 Boar
Soap: Proraso
A/S: Ecopure Man Balm

Good shave tonight even though this is not one of my favorite soaps. Good razor, I'm still trying to make this brush work for me.

 

Great setup and razor.

 

SOTD July 11, 2015

Prep: Hot facecloth followed by homemade frankincense pre-shave oil
Soap: The Copper Hat Unscented
Razor: Fendrihan DE
Blade: Feather
Brush: Semogue
Aftershave: Hot facecloth followed by Rose Witch Hazel
Aftershave balm: Coconut oil

This is my first time using The Copper Hat unscented…it arrived in the mail this week and I couldn’t wait to get up this morning to shave! It lathered easily, provided good lubrication and overall it performed very well. It is completed unscented....always a bonus. This one is a keeper…can’t wait to use it again. 10/10 Enjoy your Saturday gents!

 

July 11

MdC facial soap
Gillette Fat Boy
Feather blade (2)
Omega Pro 98 boar brush
Arko
Two passes plus touch-ups
Alum, Thayer's Lavender witch hazel, unrefined shea butter, and Nivea Sensitive Post Shave Balm

I love Saturdays. Everything is a little more relaxed, and this is a great way to get started. Looks like it is going to be a beautiful day here in my neck of the woods. Enjoy your day!

 

07/11/2015
Razor – GEM 1912 @JR Reyes
Blade – GEM Stainless PTFE (1)
Brush – Olivewood with TGN Finest Fan
Lather – Mitchell’s Wool Fat
Post - Witch Hazel and Myrsol Antesol Sample



One of my best BBS shaves ever. This razor is a PIF I received from JR. For those that have never tried a vintage GEM razor, they are real treat to use. Once I mastered the technique, this razor and blade combo give me a shave that I am hard pressed to duplicate with any of my other razors. In my quest to master MWF soap, I decided to make it a Wool Fat weekend. After trying many of my other brushes, I might have found the best brush for me to pair with MWF. The lather today was fantastic. Finished off with some Myrsol Antesol from my sample pack. Hope everyone has a great weekend.

 

Saturday:

Neutrogena Men Facial Wash
Large Horsehair Barbershop
Super Speed/Derby day 3
Chiseled Face Cryogen SS
Stirling Glacial Wintergreen AS Balm
Stirling Glacial Wintergreen WH
Chabrawichi 555 Cologne

Although the Cryogen soap felt almost painfully-cold, it's not much stronger than the Glacials. It's trickier to lather and you have to keep adding water bit by bit to get the lather where you want it. This shave felt wonderful and it turned out BBS. The Glacial Wintergreen balm and witch hazel are a big help because it's going to be in the high 80's today.

 

today's shave
hot water wash with nivea men's and a washcloth
Ralph Lauren safari badger brush
Truefitt& Hill 1805
Muhle r41/ Durham handle
persona lab(2)
ICED Aqua Velva ice blue
today's shave was nice. T&H is always a treat, sooo luxurious. bowl lathered with the safari brush. I used a Durham handle on my r41. made it a seriously aggressive shave. I guess it's now heavy, made for a very close shave. even bit me when I didn't pay attention(but not badly).
that sorta ugly curved end on the duplex is very ergonomic, it's pretty nice grip. finished with ICED ice blue.
I had a straight on hand to cleanup. I was so shaved, it wasn't necessary.
hope y'all did as well, or better.

 

SOTD
July 11, 2015
Prep: Hot Shower. Axe Shield Face Wash
Razor: Gillette Fatboy
Blade: Ladas
Brush: Red & Black acrylic Silvertip 22/50mm
Lather: Reef Point Soap SubLime
Post: Alum. Thayers Cucumber WH. Gold Bond Ultimate
Aftershave: Folsom & Co. Capri
Reef Point SubLime, this is my second time using this soap. Very easy to lather, slick, cushion-y, nice scent. Winner! NBJ has opened my eyes!
A better tomorrow. Takes your best today!

 

Saturday

Prep: Warm Shower-Stirling Bath Soap-Island Man
Soap: Country Club-Habana
Razor: Gillette NEW Short Comb
Blade: Personna Med Prep (3)
Brush: Plisson #12 Grey Badger-22mmx56mm
Aftershave: CC Southern Oud

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

CC Habana today. 20 seconds to load the Plisson Badger. Great, easy, thick, lather. Personna Med Prep in the NEW SC. Great smooth, close, shave. I finished with CC Southern Oud.

Bob

 

Looks great. Enjoy your weekend.

 

Thank you! Enjoy your weekend also!

 

Looks good. Great outdoor picture.

 

30 day rule - Day 11
MDC Lavender Face Lathered
Ladas blade
Slim Adjustable set to 7
3 passes and a great shave