SoS Dec 29 to Jan 4th 2008-2009

B-Bye 2008 !!

ShaveMaster S100 in Mesquite
STICKY + Gillette Yellow 7 'O clock blade
RNB Tea Tree SCream + KMF Mint cream
WWR
Aqua Velva AS Splash
RNB HAVOC ASB​

 

After the usual 1-2 minute hot towel prep:

Shavemac 22mm silvertip ( I thank my lucky stars for not having SBAD..so far)
Fatboy/ 7 0'clock sharpedge
AOS 'lemon' SC
LT AS
I Profumi di Firenze 'Ambra del Nepal' EdP

Hell of a fun shave in general. First time using an AOS product of any kind in two years. First and only experience was a bad reaction to their sandalwood cream, and I avoided trying another till now. Today though, I felt like using something totally different and new to me.

Hehe, this sample had been sitting around for about a year, and the scent was mostly gone. I do remember liking the way it smelled a while back though........very true lemon EO scent to my nose. This was almost like an unscented version, which was fine for a one time shave.

Briefly, this cream made up some of the very best lather I've ever used. I've been alternating between DR Harris and IK (both soaps), and this stuff fits right in that group. Very very thick lather, with plenty of protection and glide. Heh, it took all of about 20 seconds to get to the 'tiny bubble' stage, which was a kick! Oh, very good skincare also......none of the unpleasant reaction as with the other scent tried years ago. That stuff was a pleasant surprise for me. BBS was the result.
Martin

 

Gillette super adjustable
Feather blade (new)
AOS preshave oil
Truefitt and Hill Lime shaving cream
Shave Den Aftershave in Ice lime.

Today I decided to crank the super adjustable to 6 (been using 5 for awhile) and I will never do that again! my face feels like razor burn city and itches in a few spots!

 

Last shave of the year 10am

Brush: B&B Essential
Razor: 68 Slim Adj. 9/1
Blade: Red IP
Cream: TSD blueberry cream
AS Splash: TSD lime
AS Balm: SCS Avocado Oil Balm
Cologne: D&G Light Blue


I smell so freakin' fantastic today.

 

was actually late last night..


Williams soap..
Ever ready pure badger
Gem micromatic clog proof
wh
Clubman AS


Fuzzy

 

New Year's Eve:

Merkur "Mergress" / Gillette Swede blade
Rooney 3/2 Finest
Truefitt & Hill Ultimate Comfort Cream
DR Harris: Pink & Milk
Creed Bois du Portugal

For some reason, I don't use the Rooney 3/2 Finest often, but when I do I'm reminded of what a nice brush it is!

 

OK, I had a hard time admitting to this one...

Gillette HD Rocket
7 o'clock sharp edge day 9!
B&B Essential
T&H 1805
Boosters Iced Lime

I got the essential just because it was raved about, and I had nothing to compare my brushes to. Can't say I am particularly impressed. To me it seems like a less dense 20mm best from golden nib. I like the handle though.

 

Essential is an awesome brush. 1805 is awesome. iced lime is awesome.
you had an awesome shave.

 

12/31/08

Happy 2009 to All

 

Beautiful Pics Razorsedge!

 

Ray,
He might have gotten the newer one which isnt as good or dense as the original.

Anyways....

Brush: Kent BK4
Razor: Ball tip tech with Red IP
Cream: Derby Lemon
AS: Thayers Lemon
ASB: Aveda AS gel
Cologne: T&H Freshman


Derby SC sucks....bad.

 

I decided to stick with what's working.

Razor: Rocket
Blade: Gillette Super Thin Mejorada day 17
Brush: re knotted Erskine
Lather: Proraso red
A/S: Witch Hazel + Curel lotion

 

I heard a few times not to try the Derby creams. What is really wrong about them?

 

Wednesday

Razor: '47 Gillette Superspeed
Blade: NOS LB Wilkinson
Brush: Simpson PJ2 Super
Cream: Coates Lime
A/S: CF Lime a/s/b
Edt: Crown's Spiced Limes

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!

 

It was a great shave. My essential is out of the 2nd batch which is not supposed to be as good as the first. I guess I just expected more. It is the first brush I have spent more than $5 on besides the ones I make myself.

 

Thanks

Thanks Chris for the encouragement.

Ameet

 

C&E BBB
Merkur Slantbar with Sharp (face)
'51 black tip SS with AP (head)
KMF Lavender SC
Avon Black Suede AS & EDC

:happy005

 

IMHO Derby makes a decent cream. Nothing spectacular. This would be a YMMV cream. I like using the unscented in a Superlather. I have all 4 "scents" and once they're gone, they won't be replaced.

 

Thursday: 1st shave of 2009!

Omega Silvertip
Valet Auto Strop/Gillette Stainless day 2
Noxzema lather S/C :drool :drool :drool :drool
Arko Commando A/S gel

Not even a barber can shave me this close--this razor is capable of giving a BBS shave as smooth as glass, but be VERY, VERY careful.