Friday 9th Februrary Olive Oil Soap and RSC Facial Scrub Vitos Pre Shave Cream RazoRock Plague Doctor Soap Semogue 'Caravella' Badger/Boar Brush GEM Featheweight Razor with a GEM SS Blade Alum Block and Rinse Nivea Skin Energy Double Action Balm Benjamins Kananga Water Nights tonight..and it has become a tradition for me to use Plague Doctor Soap. I just love the scent! This was just one of those shaves when everything 'just worked'. Three passes for an incredible BBS shave
February 2, 2018 Friday Razor: Gillette Guard Blade: Gillette Single Edge Guard (7) Shave Cream: Proraso Green Brush: VDH Badger Pre Shave Oil: Homemade AS: Aqua Velva/ Afta Newspaper Date: Jan. 11,1944 With 7 shaves, close and smooth enough to compare to a BBS, I think I`m changing my terminology from toy razor to an honest to goodness Razor. When I run out of the Gillette Twistjector blades, I will definetly turn to my new find. Today`s shave was 2 passes, WTG/ATG with clean ups after each pass for a BBS+ shave. Here`s hoping for the same for all. God Bless. Bill
You are welcome Primo, the pleasure is mine. I`m starting to feel better, it is still a long road back, with friends like you, my recovery will be easier, so thank you for your concern. May God bless you immeasurably, sincerely, Bill
Pre: Warm water face wash Brush: EJ Medium PB Soap: P&B Spitfire Razor: ER 1924 aka Shovelhead Blade: Gem SS Post: Warm then cold water rinse, Hawkins & Brimble PSB. The 1924 is nimbler than the cumbersome looking head would have you believe and imo, shimming improves it more than any of the other pre Micromatic models, but of course ymmv. A great end to long week, I hope yours ends as smoothly.
My shave for Saturday morning: L'Oreal Men Expert Facial Wash Razorock Plissoft 26mm Monster Super Speed/Astra day 2 RVT Green Fields SS Nip Man AS Balm Lagerfeld Classic EdT Do I ever LOVE the scent of this Green Fields soap - it's a delightful blend of peppermint and basil. According to Mohamed it's got the same great lather as his other soaps that I've tried so far as well as a pleasant cooling effect and terrific skincare. This Nip Man balm is VERY soothing and moisturizing. I highly recommend it for sensitive skin. Back to my Stirling beauties for Sunday!
Friday’s Shave of the Day. Razor - Gillette Fat Handle Tech Blade - Polsilver Super Iridium Brush - Jayaruh #253 Soap - K Shave Worx Tomahawk Aftershave - Kanøn Norwegian Wood
Klar Mandel - Almond, Omega Pro 98 Suribachi & warm water '59 (E-4) #195 on 9, Kai SS blade Canoe AS & EDT
Gents Gin Week-end!, Pt. 1. For Saturday: prep-Nivea 4 Men Bodywash(Maximum Hydration w/Aloe Vera)in shower shave-Local Gent Co. Fields&Streams soap brush-Crown King 26 mm Spindle Duro Tali razor-Gillette Sensor Deuce Olympic(s) Pivot DisposeABLE A.S.(see title)
SOTD 02/09/2018 ** T.G.I.F ** RAZOR: Sabi 3-piece - chrome (3 inch handle, medium weight)- a mildly aggressive razor for me. BLADE: Feather Hi Stainless Blade- this is the 6th shave on this blade. PREP: hot water wash with Barbury Soap (not pictured), followed by hot water rinse and bloom water from the Williams PRE SHAVE: - Tri Coastal Design White Birch & Tobacco Shave Butter SOAP: Williams Mug Shave Soap- face lather MUG: IKEA Clear Glass Coffee/Soup Mug (paid $1.00 for 3 -that's $.33/mug) BRUSH: Shea Moisture Badger Brush - black badger knot POST SHAVE: Hot water rinse followed by application of CRYSTAL deodorant (deodorant stone - potassium alum) AFTER SHAVE: British Sterling H.I.M. (Black) Reserve Cologne BALM: British Sterling H.I.M. (Black) Reserve ASB I achieved an awesome 2-pass FULL BBS shave with no touchups. Quick shave. I got a very minor weeper under the lip. This is the first time I have used my boar brush to lather the Williams Mug soap. Always pleased with Williams lather. The White Birch & Tobacco pre-shave adds an excellent scent and face feel to the lather and shave. Great stuff! Have a great weekend.
I almost felt guilty using a modern blade, lather bowl and witchhazel today! GREAT, smooth BBS in 3 pass with the ER 300PBT and Williams, chased with Skin Bracer Burnished Leather and Seaforth Spicy Cologne! 6 hours later and it's still as smooth as freshly scalped!
I almost felt guilty using a modern blade, lather bowl and witchhazel today! GREAT, smooth BBS in 3 pass with the ER 300PBT and Williams, chased with Skin Bracer Burnished Leather and Seaforth Spicy Cologne! 6 hours later and it's still as smooth as freshly scalped!
Saturday Planned SOTD Razor: Gillette Slim (I2) North Shore Razors (S6) Blade: Super Iridium (D13) Brush: WildWestBrushworks 22mm Faux Horsehair Scuttle: PAA Travel 4" Pre-Shave Scrub: Holy Black True Grit - Coffee Pre-Shave Oil: AOS unscented Shave Soap: Black Ship Grooming Captain Joe Post: Stirling's Bay Rum Butter Aftershave Black Ship Grooming Captain Joe
Schick I2 razor Personna blade Shave Revolution Evolution Synthetic brush Palmolive Menthol SC Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe Pinaud Citrus Musk cologne After the somewhat unhappy Williams adventure, I gave my face a break today and went with stuff I really like. I'll work on the Williams another day. Ill see y'all in about 10 days when my bride and I get back from a cruise we're going on to celebrate our 50th anniversary. Take care and enjoy those shaves.
