Schick M1 Adjustable razor Personna 74 blade (day 7) Plisson/L'Occitane brush CO Bigelow SC Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe Pinaud Lime Sec w/added menthol Another close shave and I'm ready to go. The Personna 74 feels like brand new with no signs of slowing down. How long can one of these last? Stay tuned and we'll find out together. Now go enjoy your day folks
For Flint Friday I used Detroit Grooming Company Manistee gel as a pre shave today, and it did the job, though it did dry out and absorb into my skin pretty quickly. The HIS made dense, yogurt-like lather from the soap as I added water slowly during loading. I built the lather on my face right on top of the Manistee. Three smooth and easy passes with the Futur on five left me with dolphin smooth skin. I used the matching aftershave, which was a little bit of a stinger, but calmed down quickly and provided welcome moisture. I finished with Pi Neo to carry on the scent family. Detroit Grooming Company has opened a barbershop near me, and I’m going to check it out today. We are moving soon, so I have to control my spending, or I would have made an appointment for a straight razor shave there. I might get a haircut. Prep: Detroit Grooming Company Manistee gel Soap: Through the Fire Fine Craft For Flint Brush: HIS Lather Monster Razor: Merkur Futur 5-5-5 Blade: Voskhod AS: TTFFC For Flint EdT: Givenchy Pi Neo
Friday Thater 4292/6,2 band,fan Myrsol Emulsion PPC RazoRock Chanti Lavender Sliver Osma Can You Handlebar BDO Gilbert Henry Lavender ASB Creed Bois du Portugal Only needed a 1 pass face,1 pass dome,CCS face,BBS dome! Stay frosty,my friends!
22 April 2016 * Weber DLC + UFO U2V1 Brass * Iridium Super * WSP Stubby 2-Band + Doug Korn Amber Taca * B&M Cologne Russe * Unrefined Shea Butter * Bergamot/Vetiver EO
FRIDAY Early start this morning so an evening shave was needed last night. Day 2 of using Japanese-made razors—the FON 'Golden Star Deluxe' 13/16 is a real treat! I love the feel of this razor in-hand and the edge is silky-smooth. One of those 'spoiler' razors that 'raises the bar' every time. Route 66 'Cavendish' lather and my go-to 'Snake Bite' finish. Wonderful shave. Have a great Friday, all!
Late Thursday night shave Had to hit the road at 5 am Friday so a rare evening shave gave me a head start. Razor- late 40's Aristocrat Blade- Feather (not in pic - I changed my mind) Brush- Whipped Dog Silvertip Soap- Maggard Mango Sage Tea I had forgotten how nice the Aristocrat was. And paired with a Feather blade it was smooth as silk. An effortless BBS that, 12 hours later, I could still classify as DFS/CCS. Really nice!
April 22/2016 Razor: Gillette adj. Black Handle (set/8) Blade: GSB (4) Brush: VDH Badger Cream: Proraso White Pre Shave: Homemade Thayer`s Witch Hazel A/S: Dove. Men+ Care Newspaper date: Nov.22,1943 Lathered up with Proraso real thick and creamy, 1st pass, WTG all the way, smooth as whipped cream, felt good, no hiccups anywhere. The 2nd pass, ATG/XTG, a small amount of clean up. You guessed it, BBS. One grateful redneck! Best wishes for all. Bill
Nice avatar update, Bill! I enjoy reading about your shaves and looking at the old newspapers. Always a pleasure.
F is for Friday Route 66 Cavendish Vie-Long horsehair brush Schick Type F Chick blade (5) Alum Thayers The Veg Happy Friday!
You`re right, that Aristocrat IS one beautiful razor. Made me start wondering about (another Purchase?) Yeow, you`re gonna break my bank. BTW, very nice post. Bill
