SoS: September 7, 2015 - September 13, 2015

10sep15

I'm normally a DE guy but figured I need to use my SEs once in a while. Definitely more audio feedback. I did 3 passes because it sounded like there was more to cut still. I usually do 2 passes and a touch up with DE. The blades I got at the antique store, but looked newer than old so I bought them.. Maybe I need some actual NEW injector blades.

The aftershave Crush came in my last CM box. Not sure what to say about it. No alcohol so no stinging, so that's good. But it goes on like lightly scented water.

Overall another no nick, no scrape, irritation free DFS.

 

that's a beautiful brush!

 

9/10/15 - On the Road again!
Tried out this No Name Badger Brush, very Scritchy. And this is one of my favorite razors. A New Norfolk Head and Heavy Tech Handle. Used Pol-Silver and Clubman Pinaud Vanilla to finish.

 

Thank u! I hadn't used the soap in about 6 months and I forgot how good a shave it would provide.

 

Thanks again sir... Really appreciate it. I'm really enjoying it more everyday since I started about 3 weeks ago.

 

SOTD 09.10.2015

Prep: Shower
Razor: Gillette NEW SC
Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux (1)
Brush: Omega 80080
Lather: Palm Olive Shave Stick
Post: Cold rinse, Alum, Witch Hazel, Proraso White ASB

Great blade. Excellent shave.

 

Thursday, September 10, 2015

Mr. Glo Preshave soap
iKon Short Comb
Voskhod #1
Simpson Classic 2 Best
Proraso Blue Cream
Alum, Unrefined Shea Butter
TOBS Jermyn St. Aftershave
Brooks Brothers 1818

On the road in Vermont. Tonight's shave was an outstanding. BBS on two passes, plus clean up. The iKon Short Comb gave me an outstanding smooth shave with the Voskhod Teflon coated blade. The Simpson Classic 2 is an outstanding travel brush. Finished up with healthy spritz of TOBS Jermyn St. Since it's Date Night tonight a little splash of 1818. Heading for the Longtrail Brewery, a local craft brewery in Bridgewater corners, Vermont. Hope everyone had a great shave today!


Woodstock Inn, Woodstock, Vermont
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Have a safe trip. Outstanding photo.

 

10/09/15
Prep - Shower / Woods Of Windsor Cedar Woods soap / Pre-lather / 3 min steam
Razor - Gillette Ball End Tech
Blade - Personna Lab Blue (#4 and out)
Brush - Omega 20106
Soap - Arko / glycerine / mental crystals
After - Frozen towel / Alum & WH Mix
Result - BBS

Another phenomenal result tonight for the Lab Blues. I think I've given them a good test between Slim Adjustable, Rocket HD, NEW LC and now the Tech, so this is definitely added to the permanent rotation.
I really wasn't expecting that a blade made outside of Russia, was going to be everything I was looking for in a blade.
They could probably last longer but this was a trial so I'll see how long it lasts when I get around to using it again.

 

Razor: Valet Auto Strop Model "C"- 1935-40/ Gillette 1958 TV Special(3) Feather blade)
Blade: Valet New Process (3)
Brush: Frendrihen Silver Tip Badger Faux Horn Handle 22/49
Soap: Captain's Choice Sandalwood
A/S: Captain's Choice Sandalwood
Day 10
Another great shave with the Valet Auto Strop Razor. Doesn't really make sense to add a day to the Valet New Process as you strop it after each use. Sure do like Captain's Choice products.
2 Passes with the Valet and a cleanup with the Gillette.
Weather is starting to cool.

 

I like the handle.

 

Those Star Lather Catchers look amazing.

 

Thursdays shave
I learnt today that Techs are different. I used my new tech today and it's not only the handle which is different to my ball end tech but the head as well. I thought all techs were the same.
This razor is easy to use as it is so light. It won't replace my pils as my favourite razor. However it is fun to use.

I am having trouble identifying this razor as there are no markings at all on the Base plate. Very odd.



Razor - Gillette (Aluminium, I think) Tech
Blade -Gillette Silver Blue
Brush - Plisson synthetic
Lather - D.R. Harris Windsor
Aftershave - Nivea Cooling Balm

Here's some more pics of the razor. Anyone know what it is?

 

Razor: Phoenix DOC
Brush: Oscar11 - Rootbeer/Black 28mm Silvertip
Soap: Review Crew Sample (Softy)

Have a good one Gents

 

I think that one was called the Sportsman.

EDIT: Yep.....

 

Friday's


Dove Men Face Wash
Arko Stick Shave Soap
Jayaruh #18 Silver Tip
Schick J2
Personna SS
CWR, Asma Alum Block
Thayers Lemon WH
Aqua Velva

The Arko Stick Shave Soap face-lathered well with my Jayaruh #18 Silver Tip Badger brush. Two passes with my Schick J2 razor and a Personna SS Injector 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 Lemon WH and then Aqua Velva after shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

Friday's action will be like this:

Stirling Pre-Shave Soap
Large Horsehair Barbershop
Super Speed/Derby day 5
Palmolive Menthol SC
Gold Bond Moisturizer
Osage Rub AS
Old Spice Cologne

As promised, no Glacial soaps for my Friday shave, however I wanted to try out this sample of Rod's pre-shave soap which apparently has some very good reports. It's been quite some time since I've used my Palmolive Menthol cream, so I selected it and I'm glad that I did. It always delivers generously on the fresh, invigorating minty scent and super-rich lather with a terrific menthol punch which I find so nice. The Gold Bond moisturizer, together with the Rubby Dubby Doo make the end of a shave a chilly pleasure!

To all, a wonderful weekend in advance!

 

I love seeing the nature scenes. Nice gear is an added plus. Keep up the good work JR

 

SHAVE OF THE DAY




RAZOR: GILLETTE SUPER SPEED FLAIR TIP
BLADE: POL SILVER (6TH SHAVE)
BRUSH: ERSKINE A-100
SOAP: TTFFC FORGED
POST: OSAGE RUB/ T&H SANDALWOOD BALM
SCENT: FLOID BLACK



Had a pretty decent 2 pass shave today. Not too sure if I like this brush or not. I believe it has the original knot, and the only problem I have is that it doesn't hold a lot of product. The T&H sandalwood balm smells like it is unscented so I am glad it is just a sample. On a positive note, it does feel nice on the skin and doesn't burn. I love the scent of Floid Black which was a great way to end the shave. Hope everyone had a great shave and a great day!