The shave that I wanted happened finally! Was it ever a bone-chiller thanks the Glacial Lemon Chill soap, the matching balm, and the delightful Lemon Chill witch hazel. I couldn't have enjoyed it more and I couldn't have gotten smoother! Have a good one!
December 26, 2017 - S.O.T.N. I was in the mood for a vintage Gillette adjustable, the black beauty! And, I reached for my only CARBON DE blade - the TREET! this black beauty blade really tames the Gillette on its Highest setting, folks say these blades "drag", for me it is just a slow, smooooth, glide that mows down whiskers leaving my skin feeling like silk - I cant quickly swipe like one would with a Feather - No, I slow it down - and I also have NO fear of weapers - Lets all praise the TREET black beauty!!!!!!!! Peace - Jamie.................
27 December 2017 Same set-up as yesterday (different brush as I rotate the little Omega boars). The Med Prep is one fine blade. Fourth shave in the books and it is yielding effortless 2 pass / minor touch-up BBS shaves. Second use of the Amici soap. Great lather, cushion & glide. Not sure what the scent is but it is pleasing and somewhat subdued. Soap: Italian Barber Amici Brush: Omega 10086 Razor: RazoRock German 37 slant Blade: Personna Med Prep (4) Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Vanilla
update, now the GENTS is sold out, but Jim at Corrado Cutlery(the store has a section for Clubman items)said he'll e-mail me when it is set to ship(I had e-mailed him to tell him I'd be happy to wait, and thanks for the info.) He said it should be back in stock in a week or so.
First shave with my newly-found Cooper Mono-bilt and my first shave with a GSB blade. Also used the Jayaruh 242 and Maggard Limes & Bergamot. It took a moment to figure out how to exactly place the blade, but once my brain figured it out it was smooth sailing. Two days growth disappeared in a simple 3-pass BBS. My face feels wonderful, closest in a long time. Guess there's a reason so many like the GSB's. Happy Hump Day! Herm
Parker Variant razor ZAZA blade WD Synthetic brush Stirling Margaritas in the Artic SS Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe Barbasol Brisk A/S w/added menthol Rainy and cold here in SE Louisiana but I went for a frigid shave and got it. And it felt great! All the parts liked each other and I'm ready to go. Now go enjoy your day folks.
27 December 2017 * Karve Shaving Plate D * Iridium Super * Shavemac Silvertip 2-Band * Mystic Water Cedar/Sage * Unrefined Shea Butter * Bergamot/Vetiver EO
Razor: Ming Shi 2000S Blade: Gillette Platinum (4) Brush: Stirling Brush Marble Handle w/ Finest Badger Soap: Cold River Soap Jeff'Goap A/S: Stirling Executive Man Bowl: Tom's 3 D printer Bowl
