18 March 2017

* Blackbird Polished 101
* Iridium Super
* WSP Original 2-Band + Oscar11 Rootbeer Translucent C7
* Mystic Water Sensitive Skin
* Unrefined Shea Butter


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Saturday I couldn't resist shave
Just had to go back to a new to me.
I'm very impressed with the floating head. And the condition, i think the first owner tried it, said out wasn't for him, and put it away. The knurling is sharp, no loss of plating. I'm thinking after two shaves, this is a special razor.
Tobs avocado is great, gonna replace it when it's used up.
Hope y'all did as well, or better.

School me on the floating head please. Does it really float? When were they made? I'm intrigued.

Valet Auto-Strop Razor
Personna Gem Blade (De-Splined)
Frank Shaving Boar Brush
Love My Skin Barber Shop 1920's Soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Aqua Velva Musk After Shave

Since I received this yesterday, I wanted to try this out today. First I removed the spline from the blade and checked the fit in the razor. I noticed that it fit tightly and decided to try it without the extra cuts in the blade. When the locking lever was applied, the blade adjusted itself, although one notch was slightly off, it did not move. So I figured, WTH, try it the way it is. And since this was my first shave with this razor, I went with three passes instead of my usual two to get the feel of it. After my first pass, WTG, I checked the alignment of the blade and noticed no deviation and went ahead on finishing the shave. Sometimes I used it flat against my face, other times slightly off, depending where on my face. After three passes it was a DFS, but with some touch up it turned out to be a really nice BBS shave. Given time, I'm sure my technique for the Valet will get better and provide for a faster and more efficient shave. Until then, practice, practice, practice. Oooops, just noticed in the picture, forgot to lock it in place after rinsing it out.

For Sunday's freeze:

L'Oreal Men Expert Facial Wash
Razorock Plissoft 26mm Monster
Super Speed/Astra day 7
Stirling Glacial Wintergreen S/S
Stirling Glacial Wintergreen A/S Balm
Stirling Glacial Wintergreen W/H
Old Spice Cologne

I just unwrapped a brand-new Glacial Wintergreen soap and put it into my container so it's all ready for the morning. This L'Oreal Men Expert is a good facial wash, but it's not as cold as the Neutrogena one. The Glacial Wintergreen balm and witch hazel are a perfect freezing finish to a great shave!

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SOTD March 18, 2017

Blade: Chinese Schick
Razor: Schick G1 injector
Brush: Jayaruh boar
Lather: Country Club Cahaba Blues
Post: Witch hazel splash, Skin Bracer aftershave
WTG, touch-up

Nice, enjoyable shave this morning. Cahaba Blues always lathers up so easily. Very nice stuff. The G1 was terrific as usual. Really an all-around fine shave for a Saturday morning.

To top it off, this is my 3,000th post. Who knew that a shaving forum could be so much fun! I've enjoyed my time on TSD so far and look forward to the next 3,000!

Have a great weekend!

Prep - Noxzema / Hot towel
Pre shave - Proraso
Razor – Merkur 34C HD
Blade – Polsilver Super Iridium
Brush - 'Papa Chub' (Chubby 3 Manchurian)
Soap – Mike's Natural
Post - Cold water rinse, Tallow + Steel – Dark Aftershave

Wonderful shave! The Polsilver Super Iridium really does bring the Merkur 34C HD to life, whilst 'Papa Chub' and Mike's provided the foundations for a faultless shave.

03/18/17 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with Detroit Grooming Ludington Glycerin Bar Soap
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Sandalwood Shampoo/Conditioning Puck
Crabtree & Evelyn Indian Sandalwood Shave Soap
Wolf Whiskers Blue Train Custom 24mm Silvertip Badger Brush
Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
Blackland Blackbird Closed Comb Polished Razor with 85mm Handle
Feather New Hi-Stainless Blade - 4th Shave
RazoRock Alum Stick
Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel Toner
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Classic Sandalwood Aftershave Cologne with Alum
Crabtree & Evelyn Indian Sandalwood Shave Balm
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Sandalwood Natural Deodorant​

FRIDAY SHAVE


Prep: RazoRock Mister Joe
Razor: Gillette ball end tech
Blade: Gillette Green
Brush: Fine Angel Hair Synthetc
Soap: Wholly Kaw Chypre Rose Concerto
Post: LT, Aloe Vera Gel


This was a epic shave, early in the morning around 1-2 am. Surprised how smooth the shave went considering the miles on this blade, in fact this may have been the best shave I had with this blade. The WK tallow formula is a top 10 soap for sure, can hold a nice amount of water. Started the first pass with less water than usual and added more water each pass. Not usually a fan or rose scents but this one is different, some other notes make it a great floral blend. The Aloe Vera gel was not sticky or greasy and felt very soothing. Super stoked from the results of this shave.


SATURDAY SHAVE


Prep: Musgo Real classic
Razor: Gillette ball end tech
Blade: Gillette Green
Brush: Maggard 24mm synthetic
Soap: PAA Harvest Moon (sample)
Post: Osage Rub, PAA Cold Spices A/S



Had a refreshing shave this afternoon. Not as close as shave as yesterday, but not surprising since that was about as perfect as a shave can get. The Harvest Moon whipped up a nice lather in the copper bowl, it's a rather light scent, pick up a bit of pachouli in the mix. Have noticed this formula cleaned up much easier than the CK formula which left a thick film on everything, although both are not bad at all. I have changed my mind a lot about PAA products, at first I did not care for them at all but I believe that may have been a different formula. Decided to stick with the same razor/blade combo since it worked so well yesterday. Finished up with a sample of Cold Spices, similar to Old Spice but a bit more of a modern scent IMO, has a classic Spice scent but I wouldn't consider this an "old man" scent (even though I do love many of the classics) it did not burn much or cause any irritation. Shave went well and I hope everyone also has a great shave.

I'm thinking they were made around 40's.
Next, the blade is not fully supported near the comb. The top cap yes, but the bottom sorta floats over the comb.
I'm new to the razor, And am quickly becoming a fan.
Maybe some of the guys more versed will chime in.

Having seen the photos with the cap off it looks like the base doesn't touch the blade near the guard. Not at all like the Stahly with it's spring mounted base plate.

Spice & Wood:

Razor - Merkur Futur
Blade - Derby - Extra "Super Stainless"
Razor Stand by RV Shaving
Blade - Merkur Super Platinum
Shave Brush - Omega Hi-Brush 20mm Synthetic (Model# 46745 – 0146745)
Brush Stand by Desire Metal Works
Shave Soap - Country Club for Men *Woodly Spice scent (Custom created scent, not normally available, you must contact to request)
Aftershave - Country Club for Men *Woodly Spice scent (Custom created scent, not normally available, you must contact to request)
Deodorant - HeartJCreations *Spiced Woods (Custom created scent, not available unless obtained by Country Club for Men)
Fragrance - Creed Spice & Wood

Fantastic picture!

Beautiful picture!

March 18 SOTD:

Stirling Synthetic Brush
Stubble Trubble SS
Gem Junior Bar
Stirling Unscented PSB
Avon Blue Blazer AS

Thanks. You are too kind to me, sir.

Razor: AlumiGoose w/ Hempel Ti
Blade: Kai Titan (3)
Brush: Los Tres Amigos Dos Simpson Chubby 2 Synthetic LE Jade
Soap: Captain's Choice Sandalwood
Aftershave: Captain's Choice Sandalwood

-Torrey 5/8
-Razorock 400
-Stirling Ben Franklin Soap and Splash