Menthol Monday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
TSD Iced Lime Shaving Stick
Jayaruh #4 Badger
3D InjecTR v1 Razor
Personna Injector blade
CWR
Osage Rub

Another sweet shave with this 3d printed razor by @SlimGem . I will be shaving with this razor through Friday of this week.

The TSD Iced Lime Shaving Stick lathered well with the Jayaruh #4 Badger brush. Two passes and touch ups with the 3D InjecTR v1 Razor and the Personna Injector blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Osage Rub. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Menthol Monday:

What a Grand Freeze!

Neutrogena Deep Clean Facial Wash
Yaqi 30mm Barber Pole
Junjie/Astra Green day 6
MSC Frosted Lavender SS
Thayer’s Lavender Witch Hazel
Prep ASB
MSC Frosted Lavender AS Splash
Christian Dior Eau Sauvage EdT

The best way to describe this Frosted Lavender soap and aftershave is a whiff of soothing relaxation on a twenty below zero morning - that’s how frigid this stuff is. IMHO, this is the most gorgeous lavender scent I’ve ever had, the soap’s tallow formula - in fact ALL of Fernando’s soaps are practically identical to the delightful Stirling soaps in terms of texture, ingredients, and performance. This Frosted Lavender gave me tons of beautifully scented lather that was so thick, rich, creamy, SLICK, and protective, the menthol sensation began to pummel my face immediately exactly like a Glacial soap would, and the postshave feeling was so soothed as well as relaxed. The Thayer’s Lavender witch hazel has very little scent but it still feels great on my skin, and the Frosted Lavender aftershave is also witch hazel based, it never stings or burns, it smells as beautiful as the soap, and it’s so friggin frigid. The wife loves the smell of the Eau Sauvage on me and so do I - this fragrance is an old classic. This little Junjie razor is so efficient in spite of how mild it is - three passes left me completely stubble free - what a cracker of a shave this was!

Have a great week - be well and safe!


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menthol monday
brit rocket/kcg
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rr lime mentholated

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Monday Shave

Lather: PAA Scentsless soap
Brush: Ever Ready
Razor: Henson AL13 mild
Blade: Gillette Wilkinson Sword
Post: witch hazel

Pleasant shave. I'm still trying out blades in my Henson AL13. First impressions of Gillette Wilkinson Sword are mixed: maybe not as sharp as I would like in this mild razor, but the result is acceptable and smooth without irritation. I'll try it again tomorrow.

GEMonday, Nov 28th 2022

Razor : Gem Junior 1912 with baton handle, Mfg 1943 variant, excellent tame mid range, well built to last and the baton handle is a very nice handle to work this razor. Very enjoyable shave this morning.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE(5) very sharp, great longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle.
Soap : Cyril R Salter Indian Sandalwood cream, nice scent of Sandalwood with excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi "Bali "24mm silvertip badger, excellent lather generator, heavenly soft pillow tips, gentle scrubber+ excellent 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 with sandal wood with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results : CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers= Excellent shave with my Gem Jr 1912 with a coated Gem blade.


Have some great shaves!

Nov 28th
British ‘Crat Jr w Feather (2)
APShave 2Bed/ MrEE Aluminum
Castle Forbes Lime- 3017 day 12
Thayers
Stirling Baker Street

The Feather blade has made this ‘Canadian Rocket’ sing the past few days. Just perfect in a mild shaver…I need to use these blades more for sure.
Have a great day all!

I like your shave gear, Mike. Are you sensitive to fragrances, or is a partner?

Monday, November 28

Arko~~Simpson CH2~~Cobra Classic/Feather Professional Super~~Jerry Juice~~Tom Ford Tuscan Leather
Have a great day!​

Blackland ERA Level 4 OC / Personna "Lab Blue" / Yaqi Aqua 24mm High Mountain Silvertip / RazoRock Santa Maria Firenze Shaving Soap & AS

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Here it is for Tuesday(29th):

prep-Dial 4 Men Bodywash(in shower)
shave-Stoylin Sheep*
brush-Jayaruh #59
razor-Gillette Sensor Deuce Pivot DisposeABLE
A.S.-Safari 4 Men

*-Unscented

Tuesday SOTD


Razor: Steampunk Gillette Slim Adjustable I-4
Blade: PoliSilver (Wizmet) (D2)
Brush: Nathan Clark Envy White 27mm Anodized Bronze
Bowl: Symmetrical Sheet Metal
Pre-Shave Scrub: SheaMoisture African Black Soap
Pre-Shave Balm: Spa
Shave Soap: Tabac
Balm: Tabac
Cologne: Tabac

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Tuesday 11.29.22
RAZOR: Stando AC Single Edge “Rod”
BLADE: Schick Proline
BRUSH: AP Shave Co. 24mm G5C Synthetic
LATHER: ‌Luna Cosmetics Mentolado Shaving Soap
POST: Williams Aqua Velva Aftershave (Spanish Version)

Tuesday SOTD

Soap: TABAC
Brush: 3D Printed Simpson Alexander Trafalgar
Razor: Rolls
Aftershave: TABAC

Shave of the Week Starting 11/28/2022

Weber DLC razor
Treet 7 Days blade
WD Synthetic brush
Dr. Selby 3X SC
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Assorted A/S

Nice start to the week. The Dr Selby is hard to get hold of but, to me, it's worth it. Makes a very nice lather, smell fantastic and I like it. My face is happy. Now go enjoy your day folks

Awesome set-up! Stunning lather bowl! I have a similar bowl coming from the same vendor. Can't wait

Thank you.

I really, really like these bowls from Symmetrical Pottery. I have one in green and another they call brown but looks yellowish to me.

tuesday
canadian rocket
polsilver
yaqi silvertip
mcduff's autumn cabin
burberry

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I suffer from rosacea. Many facial products cause me to have red patches on my cheeks and forehead. It was only when I began using a fragrance-free shave soap that my face cleared up. It was a significant change - my dermatologist noticed and commented "whatever you are doing, it's working!".

So I avoid fragrances and menthol in soaps, shampoos, lotions, and aftershaves. Many artisan soap makers offer fragrance-free versions of their products, so I have plenty of variety to play with! I can allow myself an indulgence once a week - Williams Wednesday. I have some vintage Williams soap that lost most of its fragrance years ago. Once a week with that soap doesn't bother my face.

SOTD: 29th November 2022.



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Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Nivea Men Power Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Palmolive Naturals Olive & Milk Bar Soap.
Brush: Yaqi 24mm Naples Tuxedo Synthetic.
Bowl Lather.
Bowl: Home Bargains Stainless Steel Side Bowl.
Lather: Arko Hydrate Shaving cream.
Blade: V12 Super Platinum Blade. (D1)
Razor: Baili BD 191.

Post:
Cold water face wash with brush squeezing's, Cold Water Face Rinse. /Alum Rub. /Cold Water Rinse/Homemade (~Autumn/Winter mix~) peppermint lavender, eucalyptus, + Tea Tree essential Oils Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel. /Gummy Traditional Turkish Lavender Cologne. / Cien Aloe Vera Body Lotion.

Greetings,

Early morning shave.

Everything in my shave set up paired together wonderfully.

Maiden shave with the V12 Super Platinum Blade, which I've had for quite some time and only got round to try them out. the verdict? A surprisingly good blade I find they have a good balance of smoothness & efficiency, something I really like in a blade.

They paired together with the Baili BD 191 exceptionally well making a mild smooth comfortable duo. As for the longevity if i can get two good acceptable outings from them, which i assume i will then I'll be content.

I normally bowl lather when using tube shave creams but this morning i tried putting it directing into the damp synthetic and face lathering, dipping the brush tips when more water was needed building up the lather to the consistency I prefer.

A very enjoyable 2 pass + pick-ups close comfortable near BBS shave with no errors to report.

Finishing the shave off with a few small dollops of Cien Aloe Vera Body Lotion.

My face is feeling super smooth & smelling divine.

Keep safe and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.