Sunday 09.25.22 RAZOR: Alpha Claymore Evolution BLADE: Schick Proline BRUSH: Elite Razor Fire & Ice 24mm Manchurian White LATHER: Ethos Mélange d’agrumes Shave Soap POST: Ethos Mélange d’agrumes Skin Food Splash
Lather Catcher Sunday's Cold Water Shave Cold Water Rinse Old Spice Shave Cream Jayaruh #395 Badger J.A. Henckels Rapide J.A. Henckels Wedge CWR Lustray Spice AS The Old Spice Shave Cream lathered well with the Jayaruh #395 Badger brush. Two passes and touch ups with the J.A. Henckels Rapide Lather Catcher and the J.A. Henckels Wedge Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Lustray Spice AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
Sunday Schick Shave, SEptemper 25th 2022 Razor : Schick injector i2 with hydro magic feature- Mfg 1954-57, tame mid range, well built to last, I like the hydro magic feature for quick cleaning of blade and clamping system. I enjoy using this razor. Blade : Personna injector SS PTFE(6) sharp & smooth with excellent longevity. Soap : Gillette Pure cream- nice mild clean scent with excellent lather qualities. Brush : Yaqi Orbital ring 24mm boar bristle, soft split end bristles, excellent splay scrubber +great lather painter. Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area. Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups. Post shave : witch hazel beard area cleanse + Nivea refreshing splash + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless). Results :CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers=excellent shave with my Schick i2 injector with a Personna coated injector blade. Have some great shaves!
Monday 26th September General Steel - Schick Proline P #1 - Signature Soaps Novus Spice - Yaqi Robin - Old Spice AS - Aloe Vera Gel
Menthol Monday's Cold Water Shave Cold Water Rinse TSD Iced Lemongrass Shaving Soap Jayaruh #424 Cobra Classic Feather Professional CWR Osage Rub The TSD Iced Lemongrass Shaving Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #424 brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Cobra Classic Razor and the Feather Professional Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Osage Rub. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
GEMonday, SEptemper 26 2022 Razor : Gem 1912 OC- Mfg 1912-15, the real McCoy first production run of the 1912's (Rarity), Tame mid range, built to last (over 100 yrs ago) I get some of my best Gem shaves with this razor. Very enjoyable shave this morning. Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE(4) very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely + predictable. Soap : Ach Brito Lavanda cream, nice fresh minty Lavender + excellent lather qualities. I hardly ever have any irritation or nicks with any of my Lavender soaps. Lavender Rocks! Brush : Yaqi Goblin 24mm synthetic, excellent lather generator, cloud like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area. Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups. Post shave :Ach Brito Lavanda AS with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless). Results :CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers= excellent shave with my Gem 1912 OC with a Gem coated blade. Have some great shaves!
Tabac Tuesday's Cold Water Shave Cold Water Rinse Tabac Shaving Soap Jayaruh #424 Cobra Classic Feather Professional CWR Tabac AS The Tabac Shaving Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #424 brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Cobra Classic Razor and the Feather Professional Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Tabac AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
Tue 27th September RR 400.SE Plissoft noir Cyril Salter Solid soap Schick “O” Clone Schick S/S Twin- Japan ( 12 ) Pitralon Polar A/S Lotion Last Shave was late Saturday afternoon prior to attending Reunion Dinner, so today had 2+ days growth to contend with. This was not a problem as the Shave was smooth and comfortable, with an excellent finish, this Twin Blade is lasting well.
Wednesday 28th September Yaqi AC - Schick Proline P #2 - Wickham 1912 Scottish Heather - Yaqi Moka Express - Williams Aqua Velva AS - Real Shaving Co Balm
Williams Wednesday's Cold Water Shave Cold Water Rinse Williams Mug Shaving Soap Jayaruh #424 Cobra Classic Feather Professional CWR Pinaud Clubman AS The Williams Mug Shaving Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #424 brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Cobra Classic Razor and the Feather Professional Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Pinaud Clubman AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
Thursday's Cold Water Shave Cold Water Rinse Vintage Life Morning TOST Jayaruh #424 Cobra Classic Feather Professional CWR Pinaud Clubman AS I went to the dermatologist and now my face is partially covered with bandages, so for the next week or so I will be doing modified shaves. I'll be shaving my upper lip, cheeks, and neck. The Vintage Life Morning TOST Shaving Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #424 brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Cobra Classic Razor and the Feather Professional Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Pinaud Clubman AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
ThursB³ay Excellent llent shave. The Ted Pella blades are much sharper than the others I've used, making this a very close and comfortable experience. Rating: 5 / 5 Razor: Supply SE Fin Blade: Ted Pella Brush: Lutin Chubby Lightning Pre-Shave: Proraso Green Lather: Declaration Grooming B³ Aftershave: Declaration Grooming B³
Friday's Cold Water Shave Cold Water Rinse Vintage Life Morning TOST Jayaruh #424 Cobra Classic Feather Professional CWR Pinaud Clubman AS The Vintage Life Morning TOST Shaving Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #424 brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Cobra Classic Razor and the Feather Professional Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Pinaud Clubman AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
Friday 30th September Yaqi AC - Schick Proline P #3 - Wickham 1912 Club Cola - RazoRock Plissoft - Brut Original AS - Real Shaving Co Balm
SE SOTD, Friday, SEptember 30th 2022 Razor : Yaqi Excalibur AC 50mm + new Milano polished 316 SS handle- Mfg 2021> excellent upper mild to tame mid range, interesting simple clamping system, small head parts and I like to work over a wash cloth. I always get decent shaves with this Excalibur SE. Blade : Feather Pro AC 50mm- sharp & smooth + reasonable longevity for a AC blade. Soap : Ogallala Bayrum sage & cedar wood , nice scent of Bayrum + some clove, this soap works well with a pastier lather with a wet face and it will produce some nice slick lather, try not to perfect it in the bowl is my conclusion. Very enjoyable soap to master. Brush : Yaqi Sagrada Familia 24 mm tuxedo knot, excellent lather generator, cloud like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area. Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups. Post shave : Ogallala Bayrum & sandal wood + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless). Results :CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= Excellent shave with my Yaqi Excalibur with a AC Feather pro. Have some great shaves!
