SoS: February 1, 2016 - February 7, 2016

Hello fellow Shave Denizens, Good Morning! Today's SOTD as follows;

1946 Gillette Milord Tech.
Shark Super Chrome blade.
Chinese Badger hair brush.
King Louis Lavender shaving soap.
Nivea post shave balm.
King Louis Lavender as splash.
Avon Mesmerize cologne.

I didn't know what to expect of this razor, since I just restored the whole set yesterday, and have never shaved with it before. I was not dissatisfied with its performance. All the Milord Tech razors I have shave great, and this one is true to form. I rate this shave as a two pass BBS. Here is the photo-



Have a great day!

 

Feb 6th
Shave Of The Day

Gillette Slim Adjustable N2 (1968)
Astra SP blade
Semogue 620 boar brush
Mystic Water BC&J shave soap
Shaving bowl by Yoresh (etsy)

Wonderful 2-pass shave this morning with the slim adjustable set on 3. My first time using Mystic Water soap and it was an AWESOME performer



Hope you have a wonderful shave and a great Saturday !
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GOOD MORNING TSD!! 02/06/16 SOTD

'62 Gillette Slim(on loan from@YOUNGUNN)
Shark Super Chrome
E-Shave Badger
VDH Deluxe
Cold Water Rinse,Witch Hazel,Gillette A/S Lotion
Barbasol Pacific Rush A/S

Same as yesterday the Slim and Shark Blade delivered another BBS shave.
I have one more day with this very generous pass-around and I'll get it boxed up and sent to the next person.

HAVE A GREAT DAY EVERYONE!!

 

SOTD SAT. 2/6/16
PRE SHAVE CLEANSER: NOXZEMA CLASSIC CLEANSER
PRE SHAVE OIL: DOLLAR GENERAL VITAMIN E / COCONUT OIL
SHAVE SOAP: MAGGARD TOBACCO & LEATHER
SHAVE BRUSH: FINE: ANGEL HAIR SYNTHETIC
RAZOR: RR JAWS OC
BLADE: VOSKHOD

AFTER SHAVE BALM: VASELINE COOLING HYDRATING LOTION

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

GOOD MORNING FRIENDS. TODAY I TRIED MY FIRST MAGGARD SOAP FROM MY SAMPLER. I JUST PULLED THE FIRST ONE FROM THE BAG AND IT WAS TOBACCO AND LEATHER. I WAS PLEASANTLY SURPRISED THAT IT SMELLED VERY SWEET, CRISP AND CLEAN. I BOWL LOADED AND FACE LATHERED IT. IT PRODUCED PLENTIFUL, SLICK, CUSHIONY LATHER. THREE PASSES LATER I AM BBS. BTW I NEVER WRITE THIS BUT I ATTACK MY WHISKERS AS FOLLOWS: WTG, XTG, ATG. THE RR JAWS IS VERY EFFICIENT AND A JOY TO USE. HAVE A GREAT SHAVE AND A GREAT DAY FOLKS.

 

Fantastic Guy! Looking forward to your thoughts on it. Enjoy buddy!

 

Guy such amazing gear, I love my red tip such a great shaver. Your photo is beautiful!

 

Good morning TSD

I had my first Mongoose shave today.



- Mr Taylors Shaving Cream
- Grosvenor "Finest"
- Mongoose (borrowed)
- Feather Pro Guard
- Tüff sensitiv Rasierwasser

Haven't used the Mr Taylors for quite some time - still one of my favorite scents. And I forgot how much lather you actually get from a very small amount of cream. Great stuff.

First impression of this razor upon its arrival yesterday: Man - this thing is huge. And heavy. Really had to get used to the weight of the razor and the width of the blade. But after a few strokes everything was fine, the handling pretty nice actually. The shave itself was very smooth. Though it was by no means as effective/close as, for example, my first shave with the Futur. Maybe because of the blade? After two passes WTG and X/ATG plus a little touchup I'd rate this a DFS+, perhaps borderline BBS.

Did not feel the Aftershave at all, so it was indeed a very smooth and mild shave.

I'll use my iKon Bulldog handle with the Mongoose head tomorrow - curious how this might alter the shave experience. And maybe I also have to find a different (proper) angle for a closer shave... So far I think it is a very nice razor, but I know and have quite a few I would rate higher than this one.

 

Nice write up @Marverel and

 

Mr. @Morman Bridge your razor is very !

 

February 6

Weber Polished Head DE
Feather (3)
Edwin Jagger XL Synthetic
Arko
Alum, Thayer's Lavender witch hazel, unrefined shea butter, and CC Bay Rum

I enjoyed an early Saturday morning two-pass shave before my Bride and I take off for fun day. WTG (face)/ATG (neck) on the first pass, followed by ATG on the second pass. All is good except for one small weeper on the jaw line due to operator error. I've used Arko three times this week, and it always makes for a nice, easy shave. I don't notice its drying effect because I use shea butter in my aftershave routine. I switched up my aftershaves this morning and finished with CC Bay Rum. I really enjoy this scent.

I hope everyone has a blessed and restful weekend.



Technique Trumps Tools...

 

Excellent looking Milord. The Milord is one of my favorite Gilletes.

 

Very clean looking picture.

 

Excellent picture.

 

Great shot!!!

 

Amazing photo. You have to love Gillette Red Tips.

 

02/06/2016
Mongoose B2 with Triad Ti
Feather Super Pro (4)
Romera Olivewood Synthetic
Mystic Water Lime
Witch Hazel
Fine Platinum
Whipped Shea Butter

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By far the coldest shave I've had all week - that Glacial Spearmint soap, together with the Arctique aftershave had me freezing and my eyes "cried tears of joy!" (BBS also!)

 

SOTD Feb 6, 2016

Noxema Preshave
Gillette Heavy Tech / Gillette 7 o'clock Super Stainless
Simpsons/ Pre de Provence
WH / shea butter / Pre de Provence ASB

Nice shave this morning. I am doing a 30 day focus with the Gillette 7 o'clock blades and changing my razor each week for the 4 weeks of Feb. This week was the Heavy Tech, tomorrow I will be switching to the British Fare Tip Rocket. Nice shave overall. This blade is very sharp...but not smooth. Enjoy your Saturday gents!