SoS: January 18, 2016 - January 24, 2016

Had a great shave this morning.. Near bbs!!! Now I did nick myself twice but that was due to my hand positioning and me moving my face at the same time.. But extremely little irritation.. This is my second best shave yet..
I set aside my aggressive razors and trying to do just weishi. I had to let my face heal for a couple of days after trying the slim on setting 9..
-hot shower
-proraso green soap
- weishi razor
- Astra sp (2)
-synthetic brush
-traders joes as balm and witch hazel

 

Razor: J1
Blade: Ted Pella (5)
Oil: Secret Shave
Lather: Equate Can (Walmart)

This is the 5th day on my quest for a cheapskate shave. After the normal prep, ( hot water, oil (2min wait), Canned lather). I again started with an ATG up to my ear then across cheek to ear and ATG the rest of that side. I do little clean-up strokes here and there along the way. Then do the other side, aprox. the same way. Wash up, leave face wet and apply a thin coat of lather all over. Next is Lady J`s turn to do her wheelies, like a teenager in his 1st car. Gentlemen, I tell you she performs magic..... outcome: at least a DFS (98%), which leads me to believe 1 more time on that blade. Things are starting to shape up on the test run, I have go to Walmart and double check prices, then over the week end I`ll put everything on paper with calculator and report Sunday or Monday ,or should I wait until I finish with my de test and do them together? What do you think, I`ve never done this kinda stuff before.

I`m having more fun than a barrel full of monkeys, Bill

BTW ... still smooth as she goes.

 

Nice post @billdog2 sounds like you've got a great routine going for you buddy.

 

Thanks for the kind words. I`ve been retired for a little over 15 yrs. In that time I`ve tried several different hobbies, but none have given me as much fun or satisfaction. I AM a happy camper. Thanks again, Bill

 

Frey's Day: Day 12 of my second round of blade testing

Prep: Hot Shower, Nivea Moisturizing Face Wash
Brush: @Jayaruh #33 Horsehair
Lather: Ginger's Garden Jasmine Oakmoss soap with clay and mango butter
Razor: Birth year/quarter Gillette Black Handle SS
Blade: Crystal (3)
Passes: WTG, XTG, XTG (7, 8, 9)
Post: Cold water rinse, Bloc Osma alum, Dickinson's Witch Hazel, Ginger's Garden Jasmine Oakmoss aftershave splash
Cologne: Xeryus by Givenchy

The good news is that, by combining a nearly dry brush with a wet puck and face, I was able to get stable lather with the #33 today, without needing to reload the brush in 3 passes. The bad news is it shed 40 hairs, by actual count, and that the Crystal blade is clearly not a good one for me. Three passes got me a weeper by the Adam's Apple and results that barely rise above a SAS; I've had employers who would snidely ask if I forgot to shave, were I to go in to their establishment with these shave results.

 

Can you compare it to alcolado glacial or Osage rub

 

It's MUCH colder than Alcolado Glacial or Osage Rub. It's like comparing day to night.

 

Really? Hahaha damn.

Have you every tried adding menthol crystals to aftershaves yourself?

 

WOLFMAN
The VARLET
ROGER & GALLET
BARRISTER & MANN

 

Awesome photo!

 

LPL Patchouli
Fuller TGN Finest
Gem 1912 curved head
Gem PTFE blade
Skin Bracer

 

Hello TSD,

I'm a bit busy today, so this is just a short update on a quick and dirty shave No time for a picture...

- RazoRock Mudder Focker
- WD 24mm Synthetic
- Merkur Futur on 5
- Gillette Silver Blue (#1)
- Tüff sensitiv/Lustray Blue Spice

2 Passes WTG and XTG, no touchups. DFS with zero irritation, did not feel the Aftershave at all.

 

Happy Friday!

Today it will be:

TOBS Jermyn St Preshave gel,
TOBS Jermyn St shaving cream,
Fendrihan Faux Horn badger brush,
Merkur Progress w/Feather blade,
Proraso Blue aftershave balm.

 

Congratulations. Having a great son is about all a man can ask for IMHO. I have 2 sons that I love dearly. how luck are we. They have made me proud all their lives.

 

Friday:
hot shower w/River Soap Co Vetiver bar soap
TOBS Herbal PreShave Gel
Gillette RedTip 2+ passes
Big Ben Super Stainless (2)
Seaforth boar
TSD Grey Vetiver soap in a warm bowl
Thayer's unscented w/aloe
Fine Fresh Vetiver A/S

A very nice early shave and a late post.

 

Wonderful gear!

 

@John Beeman what a unique brush and such pretty colors for both the brush and bowl. Your red tip is shiny!

 

Razor: Gillette Black Handle Flare Tip (P1) 1970
Blade: Feather Hi Stainless (2)
Brush: WDC-2 Grandfather's restored brush. Whipped Dog High Mountain Badger 22/65
Soap: Route 66 Lumberjack
A:S Myrsol Blue

Amazing BBS shave today. Perfect combination of razor, blade, brush, soap, and after shave. The Route 66 Lumberjack with notes of fresh pear and pineapple, mid notes of juniper berries and eucalyptus; and well rounded base notes of spruce woods, Douglas fir, cedar and white musk. Long lasting, slick lather protective cushion and glide soothing post shave conditioning. Amazing shaving soap.

 

One of Gillette's best.