SoS: October 5, 2015 - October 11, 2015

Friday's planned action:

Neutrogena Men Facial Wash
Large Horsehair Barbershop
Super Speed/Derby day 5
Gillette Menthol SC
Lucky Tiger AS Cream
Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS

This is the set-up I'm sticking with. You guys know I never go two days in a row without using menthol, and I think this selection is great. The Gillette Menthol cream smells nice, gives plenty of good lather, and is pretty darn cooling. It's true that I get better skincare from my Palmolive Menthol cream but this stuff is still good enough for me. I'm very impressed with the Lucky Tiger a/s cream's menthol effect and skincare, not to mention the scent. Viva Aqua Velva Ice Blue!

A great weekend to everyone in advance!

 

am interested in your comment on Lucky Tiger

 

Razor: Gillette Aristocrat 1947 (Birth Razor)
Blade: Voskhod Teflon Coated (3)
Brush: WDC-4 Silver Tip Butterscotch Handle (VIG) 24/67
Decanter: Old Spice Telescope Red ID #4354 1973-1976 (2 Flags) (New Unused)
Soap: Razo-Rock XXX
Wash Board: Grandmother's Sock board
A/S: Old Spice Lime
Menthol Crystals, (@clint64
Day 8
Went a little crazy on the menthol crystals tonight. Face is still . Life and learn. Had a DFS with a great finish with Old Spice Lime.

 

That picture has to be in he calendar. IMHO.

 

Doug, remember the part in Every Which Way You Can:

Clint Eastwood's buddy: He killed 2 Marines!!
Clint: Yeah, well I ain't a Marine

 

It's so cooling and soothing.

 

A Brief Commentary On my Pre-shave:

The Nivea For Men Maximum Hydration looks like liquid chalk as it comes out, but smells like normal Nivea so what you see is soon forgotten. It also has Aloe Vera. It's a nice prep for my shave.

 

ahh nice. Perhaps a Gillette Series AS Splash clone?

 

Not at all!

 

oh ok.....well, Lucky Tiger does go back further and is a barbershop classic..LT gets the nod.

 

Friday, OCtober 9, 2015
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iKon Short Comb with Triad Ti Helix Hex
Wilkinson Sword #1
Wolf Whiskers Green TGN Finest
Sterling Soap Co Glacial Obsidian
Sterling Black Ice Witch Hazel, Cucumber Melon Whipped Shea Butter
Krampert’s Frostbite Aftershave


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SHAVE OF THE DAY


RAZOR: GILLETTE BALL END TECH
BLADE: LORD SUPER STAINLESS
BRUSH: OMEGA S SYNTHETIC
SOAP: GINGER'S GARDEN HAVANA COGNAC
POST: MYRSOL BLUE

Did a quick 2 pass shave today. Very nice lather from the Havana Cognac and finished off with the Myrsol Blue which reminds me so much of AV its not funny. It does soothe the skin well and has a light cooling effect. Hope everyone had a great shave and a great day!

 

What's in the decanter and why is it still unused?

 

I like the 70. Mennen Skin-Bracer should put an 85 on their products produced next year. 1931 was their year of entry. Thanks, Bill Mennen.

 

No Glacial anything.... Off with your head!!

 

SOTD 8 October 2015

@engrsaks /Bama Samurai Technique Challenge

Great Western™ Sensitive Skin (Single Blade Disposable Razor)


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I acquired these razors today at a local pharmacy in Kailua, HI, USA. The pack of twelve carried a shelf price of US$3.69 before sales tax of 5%, so let's call it $4 for twelve razors. It is obviously a knockoff of the famous Bic Sensitive. I will attempt to go Near BBS on two passes plus touch up.

Great Western Sensitive Skin Disposable Razor
La Toja Shave Stick
L'Occitane Plisson Synthetic
Alum
Pinaud Clubman AS Lotion
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I made to sure today that the lather and the skin prep were flawless and set right into shaving. I found the first pass WTG to be extremely mild, could not feel a blade at all, but experienced good reduction in the stubble. So far, so good. Pass two was XTG and incorporated the exact same skin stretching techniques that I use with a Schick injector. After two comfortable passes, and a bit of ATG touch up on the mustache, chin and jaw, I was near BBS. I actually found the shave to be adequate. My only real complaint is that the razor was way too mild, and I felt like I had to work a bit harder and shave more precisely than normal. Now, surprisingly, the Alum was a bit fiery, but there is no visible irritation and it calmed down pretty fast. The blade was indeed sharp enough to get the job finished, and was actually smooth enough not to draw my attention. Splashed on the Clubman and called it good!

Techniques trump tools.

Have a fantastic Friday!
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Ohhhhhhh, please forgive me - I beg you!

 

What a lovely photo!

 

TGIF Planned SOTD
Razor: Cobra Classic
Blade: Kai Titan Mild (D2)
Brush: Oscar11 w SR Satin Tip
Bowl: Turkish Porcelain Bowl 4 ¾”
Pre Shave Scrub: RazoRock GLO
Pre Shave Oil: Homemade Lavender Mint
Shave Soap: Jabonman Mountain
Post: MdC Huile végétale camomille
Aftershave: Alpa 378



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Thank you...