SoS: February 1, 2016 - February 7, 2016

Have a safe trip.

 

Dude you have some nice razors!

 

February 2

Weber PH
Feather (2)
Edwin Jagger XL Synthetic
Route 66 Lumberjack
Alum, Thayer's Lavender witch hazel, unrefined shea butter, and Fine L'Orange Noir

My first shave with the Weber today was near BBS. WTG (face)/ATG (neck) on the first pass, ATG on the second pass, and minimal touch-ups. I immediately noticed the difference in weight between the Weber and the Super Speed. The Weber requires a bit of extra care to make sure that no pressure is applied. I had a good, but not an exceptional, lather using the synthetic brush. The Fine L'Orange Noir is always a nice finish to any shave. All things considered, not bad for the first day out with this set up. I'll have another go with it tomorrow. I hope you all have a fantastic week.

 

Hi Bill! I use Astra Superior Platinum blades, the only brand I now use. I usually shave two passes with touch-up to the get the closeness, usually a DFS.

 

Thanks Leo, the next time my SS comes in rotation I`m going to try Personna reds(Israeli), and I have some Rapira Lux on he way. I`ve never used them before and I might try one in my SS. Yeah, basically do the same routine on my passes wit the SS, but a lot different with my injectors. again, thanks for responding.

Sincerely, Bill

 

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Pre: Hot Shower, Sterling Pre-Shave Soap, Chatillon Lux Pre-Shave Butter
Soap: Mystic Water Barbershop SS
Brush: Varlet Beehive
Razor: The One Blade
Blade: Gem Super Stainless #6
Post: Alum, Menthol Witch Hazel, Cucumber Melon Whipped Shea Butter, Sterling Aftershave Barbershop

 

That is not the case sir. The samples are a mystery and evaluated as part of a soap review crew that I'm part of. We should be posting our group review soon. I wanted to revist and use up the remaining sample.

 

Sir, THAT is a beautiful razor. I will research it. (not that I need another razor), but I really likes it`s looks, Bill

 

February 1
Monday Night Head Shave

Prep: warm wash
Lather: TSD Coconut
Brush: Elite E7
Razor: Weber PH
Blade: Astra SP (3)
Post: Ogallala Bay Rum
I've not used the TSD soap in a while. It is amazing stuff. It makes a wonderful slick lather in a short amount of time and it really smells great! The Weber and Astra SP did another fantastic 2 pass shave and my scalp feels pretty smooth. Have a great night!

 

Outstanding Mark!

 

Bill, thank you, Sir, for your very kind words. I appreciate it.

 

Groundhog Day Shave:

Pre-Dove Care + 4 Men(in shower)
Shave-Barbasol(the red one, with the REAL Baraber shop colors)
Razor-Gillette Sensor 2 Pivot Plus DisposeABLE
A.S. Clubman Country Club

 

Tuesday's Canadian Artisan Freeze:

Neutrogena Men Facial Wash
Large Horsehair Barbershop
Super Speed/Astra day 2
First Canadian Polar Vortex SS
Gold Bond Moisturizer
Henri et Victoria Bergamot Vetiver AS
Acqua di Selva Cologne

There are some fantastic face-freezers made in Canada - one of them being this Polar Vortex soap from the First Canadian Shave Soap Company in Barrie, Ontario. Mr Brian Hoffman created a real menthol monster which lathers great, its scent is mild but nice, and does it ever clobber the face with a ton of iciness. The Gold Bond may not be Canadian but it's also good and chilly. This Bergamot Vetiver aftershave created by Mr Claude Pilon of Henri et Victoria in Gatineau, Quebec smells terrific and also gives LOTS of menthol goodness!

 

Y'know, Jeff, interestingly my Rise Cooling Balm DOES have a little menthol in it-perhaps that's why it says "lightly scented with Rise Original fragrance".

 

Planned Tuesday SoTD

Schick type A
Vie Long horse hair brush
Tabac shaving soap
Floïd Blue aftershave

 

I like how you put your name in the blue

 

Thank you, Paul. I use a free on-line photo editor called Fotor, and it seems to work pretty well. I hope your week is starting off great!

 

it is indeed, Charlie....got my "cropped" haircut today from the barbarette....good workout this evening.

 

I'd like to have it "Completely scented with Rise Original fragrance.".....get goin' fellas!