SoS: January 18, 2016 - January 24, 2016

That's bad news, I believe SDM has Sandlawood? Which burns me.

 

Friday's


Dove Men Face Wash
Razorock Classic Shaving Soap
Jayaruh #40 Black Badger
AutoStrop VB1
Feather SE
CWR, Asma Alum Block
Thayers Rose Petal WH
Aqua Velva Ice Blue

The Razorock Classic Shaving Soap face-lathered well with my Jayaruh #40 Black Badger brush. Two passes with my Valet AutoStrop razor and a Feather SS blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse and alum block, I finished off with Thayers Rose Petal WH and then Aqua Velva Ice Blue after shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

My loss was my son's gain. He now has both the SDM and EM soaps and splashes.

 

ok, thanks. I'd just go for the A.S. splash.

 

January 22

Gillette Flare Tip Super Speed (Z3)
Feather (3)
Kent BK8 silvertip badger
Route 66 Lumberjack
Alum, Thayer's Lavender witch hazel, unrefined shea butter, and Floid Vigoroso

I enjoy using this set up, but I'm about ready to move on. I've experimented quite a bit this month on my lower neck. I can tolerate ATG more than I thought. I can also use some careful blade buffing and j-hooking for even better results. I'm starting to try some Gillette slide strokes on my cheeks. I'm doing all this to get the best possible shave in two passes with minimal touch-ups.

I've switched up my soaps, creams, and aftershaves more than I usually do. I'm on a Floid Vigoroso kick this week. I detect powder and menthol notes in it, and it has decent longevity for an AS.

My February focus will either include my Weber PH or my Mongoose. Hopefully, I'll receive my PRC straight razor soon. If so, I plan to use it on the weekends when I have more time.

We're expecting 4" of snow tonight, so winter has finally arrived. Stay warm, and have great shaves!

 

What a beautiful brush Charlie!

 

Roby, thanks for the kind words about the Kent brush. This one is the BK8, and I also have the smaller BK4. James Bond uses the larger BLK12 in Skyfall, so I figure Kent brushes are good enough for me. I like the shape and feel of the knot, but it is a bit floppy compared to my other brushes.

 

For my Friday Freeze:

Neutrogena Men Facial Wash
Large Horsehair Barbershop
Super Speed/Astra day 5
Tcheon Fung Sing Sottozero SS
Diana Sport Menthol Balm
Fine Snake Bite AS
Obsession for Men EdT

I'm in love with this Sottozero soap which I received earlier this week - it's already my second shave with it coming up. It smells so minty/mentholy and nice, it's a pleasure to lather up with, and the menthol effect beats its "Paesano" which is Proraso Green. It also gives a good post-shave feeling. The Diana balm is unscented and it can freeze a man's face to smithereens while giving lots of moisturizing. I advise only those who can handle intense menthol to use this Snake Bite aftershave because it feels just as cold, or even colder than the Diana balm and it's also unscented.

To all, a great weekend in advance!

 

always top shelf, very nice

 

Thanks, though I did cut off the tail of the tang. Running late for work, so just went with it.

 

SOTD - 21 January 2016

Day 21 - 90 Day Intro to SR



WD "Sight Unseen" 5/8
Omega Professional 48 Boar
Route 66 - Lumberjack
Alum
TSD 2x Iced FW type AS

Have a nice evening!

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SOTD January 22, 2016

Prep: Warm shower
Blade: Rapira stainless
Razor: Wet Shave Club
Lather: C.O. Bigelow cream
Post: Witch hazel splash, Nivea sensitive balm
WTG, touch-up

Quick travel shave today. I'm at a work conference out of town. I hand-lathered the Bigelow but used a little too much water. It was a little thin but still got the job done. I really like the Bigelow cream. I'm looking forward to trying Proraso green soap and compare it to this cream.

Have a great Friday!

 

TGIF Planned SOTD



Razor: Valet AutoStrop
Blade Valet (D3)
Brush: Oscar11 Amber 28mm TGN finest
Bowl: Turkish Porcelain Bowl 4 ¾”
Pre Shave Scrub: MRGLO
Pre Shave Oil: Homemade Jasmine Creamsicle
Shave Soap: Jabonman Mere Nostrum
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: Alvarez Gomez Agua De Colonia​

 

Cool photo. Great products. I'd love to have that brush.

 

Planned Friday SoTD


Schick Type C razor
Ever-Ready 200 brush - restored
Elvado West Indies Bay Rum shaving soap
Ogalalla Bay Rum, Limes and Peppercorns aftershave

 

is the snake bite that cold? Hmm, I knew it was mentholated but didn't know it was that strong

 

Today I had no time for a straight razor so a shave with a DE:


· Shavemac LE TSR 2-band

· Le Pere Lucien Savon edition limité Tav Ceti

· Fatip Grande with a Polsilver S.I.

· Osaga Rub

· Prep ASB

Have a nice weekend you all!

 

22.i.2016