SoS: February 15, 2016 - February 21, 2016

Odin's Day: Day 23 of my second round of blade testing

Prep: Hot shower, Nivea Facial Cleanser
Brush: Omega #11575
Lather: Ginger's Garden Jasmine Oakmoss with clay and mango butter
Razor: First Quarter 1971 Black Handle Super Speed
Blade: Treet Platinum (3)
Passes: WTG, XTG, XTG (7, 8, 9)
Post: Cold water rinse, Bloc Osma Alum, Thayer's Witch Hazel pad, Ginger's Garden Jasmine Oakmoss AS splash

Pretty good lather today after a couple days not shaving, but I probably could have put a bit more water on the puck, particularly by the 3rd pass. The SS is mild as ever, but the Treet Platinum definitely let me know it was starting to struggle a bit, as it gave more tactile feedback than it had in previous uses, even after the initial pass to mow down the growth. No bloodshed or real irritation, though, with DFS+ results.

 

SOTD 2/16/16
Prep: Hot Shower/ Nivea Sensitive Face Wash
Pre-Shave: PAA Ice Soap
Cream: AOS Ocean Kelp Shaving Cream
Brush: Whipped Dog 24mm Silvertip
Razor/ Blade: Muhle R89 & Maggard Mr-5/ Personna Lab Blue (3)
Astringent: Witch Hazel
Post-Shave: Nivea Sensitive Cooling Balm
Aftershave: Fine Platinum
Very nice shave last night. The AOS Cream is very nice stuff. Lathers up great and provides cushion and slickness. The Ocean Kelp is a great salty, kelp scent that smells like the beach. Forgot how mild the Muhle R89 head is--no irritation at all. The whipped dog brush worked very well. My first shave with it, so it is breaking in, but it did work well. Compared to the Semogue OC Badger, there is no backbone so probably best to use it with only soft creams or soaps. Have a great day.

 

My wife bought several essential oils that were sitting in the linen closet so I decided to add this to my routine when I had a little extra time.

 

Martin De Candre Fougere
Thater Silvertip
Gem 1912 curved head
Gem PTFE blade (6)
WSP Matterhorn


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That explains it....not. I must have posted something that warrants the G-Man reference, which BTW, I did understand. Tell me, please. I am so curious.

 

You're teasing me...

 

And it's fun

 

Oh you terribly, ugly avatar!

 

That's one of the FIN E's I'll be pursuing in the near future

 

Razor: Gillette Red Tip
Blade: Personna Blue (3)
Brush: Fendrihan Silver Tip 22/49
Soap: Route 66 Ghost Town
A/S: Fine American Blend

Re shafting Vokey Wedges, 60*, 56*, 52*. Excellent DFS. Thanks everyone for all the "likes".

 

SOTD: Wednesday, February 17
MWF
CH2 Synthetic
Fat Boy (5)
Polsilver SI (3)
Floïd Blue

Wrapping up my puck of MWF. I can get a couple more shaves out of the remaining and that's that!
The Fat Boy has really performed this past month. I love the ability to choose my aggressiveness.
Combined with the super-smooth Polsilver, it's a winner.
While I enjoy the Floïd Blue, my nose is crying out for another scent, especially my cache of vintage Old Spice AS's.
Will it be Burley? Or Lime, or Leather? TSD will know Monday.
Have a great day!​

 

Thank u my friend

 

Great stuff my friend.

 

Very fine setup Primo.

 

The young lady on the left doesn't look all that happy. I've been on the receiving end of a look like that.

 

Thank you Douglas. I am longing to break out my Red Tip!

 

Thank you my friend, it's a great combination, but I need variety!! T-Minus 4 days.

 

Love that handle! Very nice

 

I'm thinking you voided the warrantee by using the GEM blade!