SoS: January 25, 2016 - January 31, 2016

All the pieces fell into place
PAA Ice started things off right, and chilly. Test Depth gave up excellent lather and scent to my Brothers Bristles Spartan Bronze brush. The scent of TD is like a cologne, I think I detect jasmine and citrus with a woody base. Der Futur made smooth and easy work of my stubble even though it was loaded with a Voskhod on its fifth shave. Usually I pitch them after three, but I've gotten as many as seven shaves from a single blade. B&M Awesome proved to be an ideal compliment to TD, leaving my face feeling and smelling great.

 

1/29/16
AlumiGoose with Hempel Ti
Feather Pro (6)
Rudy Vey with Shavemac Finest
Soap Commander Passion
Witch Hazel
Fine L'Orange
Whipped Shea Butter



A near repeat of yesterday's shave, 2 passes ending in a near BBS. I like using the Soap Commander in shave stick form. I find it very easy to lather with ample slickness. The shave stick is so much easier to store in the drawer. Finished up with a splash of Fine L'Orange followed by whipped shea butter. I hope everyone had a great Friday.

 

today
hot water wash with nuetrogena men's invigorating face wash and a washcloth
Parker pure badger
soap commander love
Eaton 85 Diamond Edge 5/8 full hollow spike
Crusella& co legitima rose
soap commander love balm
Prada Luna Rosa
today's shave was very nice. the Parker always nice. sc love is like a bouquet of roses. three passes with the Diamond Edge, I'm smooth as silk. finished with legitima rose, then a rubdown with the love balm. topped off with a spritz of Prada. now I'm smooth as silk and smellin' like a rose.
hope y'all did as well, or better.

 

That is a beautiful razor! And I guess Tabac will be one of my next soap acquisitions - if I ever finish one of the many soaps I already have

 

January 29 SOTD:

Homemade PS Oil
Stirling Synthetic Brush
Stirling Bay Rum SS
Ontario Cutlery Co
Stirling Unscented PSB
Stirling Bay Rum AS

 

Hello TSD

This month is coming to an end and so is my comparison of the two Merkur Adjustables. I'll give you my final assessment tomorrow.

So today I used:



- Faena Aeolica Tallow & Lanolin soap
- Grosvenor "Finest"
- Merkur Progress on 4
- GSB (shave #6)
- Tüff sensitiv AS

This new Faena soap offers fantastic slickness and protection and is probably the best soap I know in terms of post shave skincare. My skin feels as if I had used some balm or cream, which I have not. On the other hand this particular soap is pretty finicky while lathering - you have to be very cautious with the amount of water you add. But even a thinner lather provides nice slickness.

The new brush knot is amazing, a true lather monster. And with the second use today it already lost some of the initial prickliness. Already love it.

The Progress again performed nicely today. Two passes (WTG and A/XTG), close and smooth. Though ATG it was a little rougher than usual, I guess the blade might be past its prime.

Finished with cold water rinse and a splash of Tüff sensitive Aftershave. No burning, no irritation. That's how I like it

 

SOTD January 29, 2016

Noxema preshave cream
Gillette Heavy Tech / Gillette 7 o'clock Super Stainless
Omega / TOBS Natural
WH / Shea butter

Nice shave this morning. Today I am beginning a 4 week trial of Gillette 7 o'clock Super Stainless blades (green). Hard to believe I am setting aside my Astra SP blades. After this 4 week trial I am going to do a 4 week trial of the Gillette 7 o'clock Sharp Edge (yellow). Hard to tell much after my first shave with this new blade...but I will report on my progress over the 4 weeks. I can't judge the performance of a blade unless I use it for an extended period of time...in my usual daily razor. TGIF...enjoy the weekend!

 

SOTD FRI. 1/29/16
PRE SHAVE CLEANSER: BURT'S BEES CHAMOMILE AND SOAP BARK
PRE SHAVE OIL: SHAVE SECRET
SHAVE SOAP: RR MUDDER FOCKER
SHAVE BRUSH: @Jayaruh #12
RAZOR: 1934? GILLETTE NEW OC
BLADE: GSB

AFTER SHAVE BALM: VASELINE COOLING HYDRATING LOTION

SOAP: GRANDPA'S PINE TAR SOAP
COLOGNE: HALSTON 1-12 BY: HALSTON

GOOD MORNING GUYS. THREE PASS BBS TODAY NO TOUCHUPS REQUIRED, I DO LOVE THIS RAZOR. IT'S SO MUCH FUN TO SHAVE WITH AND CONSISTENTLY PROVIDES SMOOTH, EFFORTLESS COMFORTABLE SHAVES. RR MUDDER FOCKER NEVER DISAPPOINTS WITH IT'S BEAUTIFULLY SCENTED MOISTURIZING LATHER. MY @Jayaruh #12 IS ALWAYS A TREAT TO FACE LATHER WITH AND IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THIS AWESOME SHAVE. HAVE A GREAT SHAVE AND A GREAT DAY FOLKS.

 

Good Morning fellow Shave Denizens, today's SOTD as follows;

1939-45 Gillette Fat Handle Tech.
Shark Super Chrome blade.
Ghetto Chinese Brush that is now in the trash.
Proraso Red shaving soap.
Vintage English Leather as splash.
Vintage English Leather cologne.

I had not used this razor in a long time, and now I'm wondering why not? It is very effective. However it is mild. The brush bit the big one today. It was only its third shave, but I can guarantee you it is its last. That thing is a dud. Anyway, here's the photo-



Have a wonderful Friday folks!

 

@melyus what a lovely photo and such a beautiful black beauty!

 

What a pretty fat handle tech and brush @Morman Bridge !

 

Very nice gear for a great shave @Rusty blade

 

Simple shave for Friday January 29th..........

Proraso face lathered w/Ever Ready 500 PB
Schick G1 Injector w/Schick blade
Witch Hazel followed by Nivea Cooling ASB finishing w/Barbasol Blue

2-passes for a comfortable DFS!

 

@Marverel what a beautiful and elegant photo!

 

Friday - Planned shave

Since today is an off day (sort of) with a conference starting around 10, I'm waiting until the sun comes up to shave. Here is what I plan to use.

Prep: hot shower
Lather: The Soap Exchange tallow Bay Rum scent
Brush: TGN synthetic Burma Shave handle
Razor: Blackland Blackbird
Blade: Persona Lab Blue (13)
Post: Old Spice

 

What an amazing, frigid shave with my Frozen Tundra soap which smells great, lathers so rich and slick, and has the second strongest menthol power after the Glacials. The skincare is so moisturizing, soothing, as well as protective. The Lucky Tiger aftershave cream is a definite keeper for me, and that Rubby Dubby Doo is also indispensable for me!

 

Razor: Ondüla p-k-141
Blade: Shark (1)
Pre-shave: Proraso Eucalyptus & Menthol
Soap: Proraso Eucalyptus & Menthol
Brush: Isana Men Synthetic
AS: Barbasol Brisk

 

Awesome colors in this photo @Troy M