04/22/2016 Cobra Classic Feather Pro (8) Simpson CH2 Synthetic Mystic Water Lavender Witch Hazel Fine Platinum Whipped Shea Butter
BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR is all I can say after this frigid shave. The Glacial Eskimo Tuxedo soap's lather was so rich, slick, as well as arctic-cold, and so was the Diana balm. The Arctique aftershave really is the coldest product on Planet Earth. Smooth as silk! Hag Sameach li kol ha yehudim bishvil Pesach! (Happy Holiday to all the Jewish members for Passover!)
SOTD April 22, 2016 Prep: Hot Shower. Noxzema Razor: Mongoose B3 Dr. Bomber Handle Blade: Feather Professional Lather: Soap Smooth Jasmine Tea Brush: Custom Ever-Ready 100T w/Shave Revolution Synthetic 22mm knot by Clint @theFAT98 Post: Thayers Rose Petal WH. Gold Bond Ultimate Aftershave: B&M Cologne Russe Soap Smooth Jasmine Tea is fantastic!! Its intoxicating. The ER100T has moved to the top of my brushes. What defines us is how well we rise after falling.
SOTD April 22, 2016 Proraso preshave cream Fendrihan CC DE / GSB Omega / Cella WH / Proraso post shave cream Wonderful shave this morning. I decided to use the Proraso pre/post cream as my post shave balm instead of shea butter and it is very nice. Surprised I haven't used it for a post-shave before. Love the fragrance of the Proraso white. Cella and I are getting along just fine.!
SOTD April 22, 2016 Prep: Warm shower Blade: Voshkod (2) Razor: Maggard MR1 handle with V2 open comb Brush: Semogue 1520 boar Lather: Soap Commander Endurance Post: Witch hazel splash enhanced with Fine American Blend, Nivea sensitive balm WTG, touch-up Pretty nice shave again this morning with Soap Commander Endurance. Today I used the Semogue 1520 boar for the second time. I sure like that brush! Thanks again to @PickledNorthern! The Semogue starts off seemingly stiff but becomes nice and soft after a soak while showering. It has worked really well in face lathering. My sample of Endurance soap is coming to its end. I may have one more shave out of it. I'm going to reevaluate the amount tonight and may just toss the remainder. Then it will be on to something else in the den that needs to be finished off. The Voshkod blade behaved better today than yesterday.......but I don't think it's a favorite of mine. There are many other blades that have worked better and been smoother for me. But that's why we try them and why we have the YMMV codicile. Nevertheless, a pretty good shave to end the work week. I hope everyone has a great Friday!
SOTD Fri. 4/22/16 Pre Shave Cleanser: Noxzema Classic Pre Shave Oil: @ob1page Citrus PSO Shave Soap: TSD Iced SubZero Shave Stick Shave Brush: Semogue 620 Boar Razor: Schick E2 Injector Blade: Schick Super Chromium (1) After Shave Balm: Stirling Mita Soap: Grandpa's Sandalwood & Shea Soap Cologne: Grey Flannel by Geoffrey Beene Good morning guys. Today was my first shave with my new to me Schick E2 injector that i traded a soap and some blades for with Connor aka @whiteboy_cannon. Love it! Very maneuverable and fun to shave with like my N1 but with a shorter handle. I'm positive it will be even more fun with a twin blade. 3 passes for a BBS finish. I was worried that the handle would slip because of it's smooth appearance but that wasn't the case. The TSD iced SubZero froze my face and my Mita balm finished it off with yet more icy goodness. Have a great shave and a great weekend friends.
TGIF SOTD............. Musgo Real face lathered w/Omega 6151 Pure badger Gillette Tech w/7 o'clock Sharp Edge blade Witch hazel, followed by True Gentlemen ASB & finishing w/Clubman Vanilla aftershave 2-passes w/touch-up for a fantastic DFS!
Friday Prep: Warm Shower-Stirling Bath Soap-Executive Man Soap: RazoRock Tuscan Oud Razor: Gillette Slim Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Green Super Stainless (4) Brush: oscar11 High Mountain White-22mmx48mm Aftershave: Tuscan Oud WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angles for my beard) RR Tuscan Oud today. 20 seconds to load the oscar11 HMW. Easy, thick, slick, lather. 7 O’Clock Green SS still in the Slim. Excellent smooth, close, shave. I finished with Tuscan Oud. Bob
FUTUR FRIDAY Hot water wash with nivea mens face wash Brothers bristles/ ace black badger BOMBED Soap Commander Respect Merkur Futur (3.5) Baili super blue (1) Iced L&M Florida Water Great shave today with some of my favorites. I'd been trying pif items all week. Some very nice products. Today was sort of a mini-homecoming. The passes with the futur loaded with a blade I've not used before. Very good results. Finished with iced/atomized florida water. Hope y'all did as well, or better.