April 2, 2021 Wolfman WR2 1.05mm Feather Shavemac Flat Top D01 2 Band Mitchell’s Wool Fat La Toja Aftershave
Friday: hot shower with Aromas Artesanales de Antigua Neroli & Bergamot bar soap Truefitt & Hill PSO Parker Variant (3.5) 3 passes Mystery blade (2) AOS Bergamot & Neroli cream in a warm bowl TSD member boar Thayers unscented WH AOS Bergamot & Neroli A/S balm Crabtree & Evelyn Bergamot cologne Excellent shave today and then a big surprise. My normal routine after each shave is to remove the blade from the razor and thoroughly rinse everything. I do this because I generally have several razors and blades in rotation simultaneously; sometimes using the same blade in different razors. Then again, I might do it because I'm slightly OCD. Several days ago I decided to try a mystery blade from an unmarked vintage dispenser that I had in my collection. The package had no wrapping or markings so I have no clue for brand other than to assume a generic drugstore blade. If I acquire an open package I always examine the blades carefully to make sure there is no rust or damage and someone hasn't put used blades back into the dispenser. These looked fine to the naked eye and I proceeded to get a DFS using it in a Gillette Aristocrat. Today, using the same blade for the second time, I chose my Parker Variant and got an absolutely excellent shave. I rinsed after the third pass feeling for any needed touchup and there was none. Now for the surprise. I unscrewed the handle to remove the blade (and rinse everything) and not one but TWO blades fell out of the razor into my hand. Apparently they were stuck together so well that I didn't notice it and it took two shaves and an adjustable (clamp and bend) razor to cause the two to separate. My dilemma now of course is deciding if I should continue to experiment with two blades or if I should start a company and market my new multi-blade invention. Have a great weekend, fellow shavers!
Friday morning: Neutrogena Deep Cleaning Facial Wash Yaqi 30mm Barber Pole Super Speed/Astra Green day 12 Master Soap Creations Deep Blue SS L’Oreal Hydro Energetic ASB Bleu de Chanel Deodorant Stick Bleu de Chanel AS Splash Bleu de Chanel EdP Another one of Fernando’s brilliant creations - this Deep Blue soap proves that he’s a master soap artisan. The scent profile of this soap is based on Dunhill Blue which I think is a lovely fragrance, my beautiful Yaqi Barber Pole whipped up such awesome lather in no time, and the postshave feeling was great. The L’Oreal balm delivered plenty of additional soothing and moisturizing while the Bleu de Chanel trio left me smelling so sexy that my wife smothered me with kisses. The Astra Green blade is getting a bit duller but I still managed to get a fabulous three pass BBS shave! Enjoy your Easter weekend - stay healthy and safe! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Friday's Shave Cold Water Rinse Barbasol Shave Cream The Bunny B-400 TiBr Wabbit Personna Injector CWR Aqua Velva 5 in 1 ASB The Barbasol Shave Cream lathered well with The Bunny B-400 by Tom. Two passes and touch ups with the TiBr Wabbit razor with a Personna Injector blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva 5 in 1 ASB. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
SOTD FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL 2, 2021 RAZOR: Ellis and Allan Stubtail 8/8 (Mug), Eclipse Red Ring (Dome) BLADE: Feather DE PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a scrub with Argan Oil BRUSH: MrEE LE Aluminum Handled SynBad Knot #005 SOAP: Wholly Kaw King of Oud POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by a rinse with Humphreys Lilac WH. Finished with Osage Rub.
SE SOTD-Fri, April 2nd 2021 Razor: Kai style AC shavette- MFG 2018> excellent made razor, easy to work the face & good starter or daily Shavette AC razor. Blade: Kai Protouch guarded AC blades- excellent blade for learning on a Shavette or a seasoned shaver, safety guard helps me. Soap: Gillette Pure cream- nice scent and has great lather qualities. Brush: Yaqi red Zebra handle 26mm -excellent lather generator, heavenly cloud like tips, nice gentle scrub + excellent lather painter. Pre shave: brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on the cleaned beard area. Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups. Post shave: Razorock blue barber with witch Hazel + a dollop of Nivea balm. Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers = excellent shave with my Kai style Shavette with a Kai protouch guarded blade. Have some great shaves! Stay & think safe in these times!
I'm the world's biggest fan of the Prismatic, and I knew from conversations with Doug that this would be a different razor, and indeed in terms of attitude and performance they have nothing in common. The Meta4 is a good solid mild razor, not the somewhat wild and funky thing the Prismatic is. I would have preferred an aggressive version as I don't think I'll opt for the Meta4 for my head shaves, it's simply too much work. Sent from my Pixel 4a using Tapatalk Sent from my Pixel 4a using Tapatalk
Fat Friday SOTD Not sure what to think of the feather guard blade with the 3 dot head... it felt like too much movement with the floating head system but the resulting shave was pretty close and smooth except for a couple nicks on the chin. I think I ended up applying pressure with concern for a lack of cutting... Shave #2 tomorrow. Happy Healthy Shaves all. Josh Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Schick E3, Vintage Schick blade, shave 9 Been at least a week since I've shaved. This razor plowed through the growth like nothing certifying it as a beard buster. BBS finish achieved.
April 2nd SOTD RR .68 GameChanger Jaws APShave Silvertip / ‘21 MrEE LE Haslinger Schafmilch SS Thayers Dior Eau Sauvage AS Have a great night all!
SATURDAY'S SHAVE Perfumed by: Douglas Smythe Razor - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - Double Open Comb Ascension (316L Stainless Steel Adjustable) Blade - *Fresh Blade Brush - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - Switchback 400 Aluminus 24mm Shave Soap - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - Tombstone *Standard Crown King Formula Deodorant - Herban Cowboy "Unscented" Aftershave/Fragrance - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - Tombstone
Saturday SOTD Razor: Gillette Toggle (S5) Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (D10) Brush: Semogue Owners Club Boar Taj Resin 24mm Scuttle: TheMudPlace Big Daddy Oiled Mahogany Pre-Shave Scrub: MRGO Lime Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Chamomile & Lemon Shave Soap: Grooming Dept Mallard Post: Organic Shea Butter Aftershave: Black Ship Grooming Captain Joe
