SoS: January 24-30 2011

Monday, January 24, 2011, about 9:00am

• Norelco Elec. Razor on Sideburns
• Tolsom Facial Cleanser
• Hot Towel with Pantene Pro-V on Face
• Proraso Pre-Post Cream (before each pass)
• Vulfix 247 Pure Badger
• VDH Deluxe, face lathered, brush reloaded before each pass
• Merkur 11c Open Comb
• Vidyut SuperMax Stainless Blade (3rd and last shave, stropped on arm)
• Cold Water Rinse
• Thayers Unscented Witch Hazel
• Neutrogena Triple Protect Facial Lotion

Remarks: I started off with a trim of the sideburns using my old electric razor. After the usual prep routine, I did my North-South and South-North passes, but I did J-hooking on the third pass instead of the usual ATG. I had high hopes about that after my last shave, but it was just barely okay. I might need time with this technique or even it might be because of this particular blade. I am currently in the process of trying different blades and my final opinion about this blade is somewhere between Derby and ASCO. Next time, I will go back to Wilkinson with Arko SS to see how much I have improved in terms of technique. I think that will help me better evaluate the performance of each new blade that I try.

 

Tuesday:

Razor: Merkur 38C Barber Pole
Blade: Personna (red pack)
Brush: Omega Boar 10049
Soap: Palmolive Stick (Euro)
A/S: Master's Bay Rum
EdT: Grey Flannel

 

I appreciate your thoughtful observations aswell...Especially before getting your coffee...) And an absolutly beautiful photo of your Schick...That is truly a beautiful razor...I don't see how that razor wouldn't ring anyones bell...

Now you've inspired me, to have a cup of coffee...

 

Shave Of The Day - January 25th

:anifrozen Menthol Tuesday! :anifrozen​

• TSD Iced SubZero Preshave Balm ~ :freezing :freezing
• Hot Shower
• Suave Rosemary Mint Shampoo + 4 drops M-Bomb ~ :freezing :freezing :freezing
• Top Secret TSD Iced SubZero Test Product ~ :freezing :freezing :freezing
• E.J. Badger Brush
• Feats of Clay Scuttle
• TSD Iced SubZero Wheat Cream - :freezing :freezing :freezing
• Schick Krona TTO
• Rapira Platinum Lux Blade ~ Day 1
• Thayers Witch Hazel/Osage Rub Blend
• Osage Rub ~ :freezing :freezing :freezing
• TSD 2X Iced SubZero Aftershave ~ :freezing :freezing :freezing
• 

My Menthol Monday shave was a day late due to circumstances beyond my control, but what a glorious cold shave it was!

The Rapira Lux blade is so much smoother than the Feather for me, and coupled with the Krona produced a very smooth, irritation free shave

With that much Menthol all wrapped up into one shave, all I can say is, "Who turned off the heat?" :anifrozen

5 Blades!

 

Ball End Tech
Wilkinson Sword (2)
TGN Silvertip Badger
TBS Maca Root Shave Cream
Neutrogena AS Balm
AV Musk

I can't seem to find the right size bowl/mug to lather in. Today's was massive, and I had lather going all the way up the sides, making it difficult to control. On the other hand, the standard style coffee mug feels too narrow to really get the brush going. I have a cup that's in between and a good size, but has an annoying lip on the bottom. Oh well, I'll figure it out at some point.

Anyway, another nice shave tonight. Sticking with cold water and seeing if it helps long term. I still have burn, but it does seem like less. However (and this may all be in my head), I feel like I get closer shaves with warm/hot water shaves. But Ebert gives it a 4/5, because he lacks confidence and makes up for it by exaggerating his achievements.

It must be nearing 1 am.

This is called a ramble.

 

Wednesday, January 26th

Hot shower
Nivea for Men Extreme Comfort gel
Gillette Fusion Phenom razor
Nivea for Men ASB
Canali Men EdT

 

Wednesday's shave:

- Calani 'Dubai' shave soap
- Jack Black Pure Performance shave brush
- iKon Bulldog open comb
- Astra Superior Platinum (4.)
- Dr. Alkaitis Organic Soothing Gel

 

Wednesdays Shave

Arko SS :love008:love008:love008
Omega 10029 :love008:love008:love008
Schick Eversharp I2 Hydro-Magic :love008:love008:love008:love008:love008
CVS/Personna (Day1) :love008:love008:love008
Arko Nem mango and mandalina moisturiser cream :love008:love008:love008
Arko Aqua AS Splash :love008:love008:love008

An awful lot of love was in todays shave...:happy108

 

Wednesday:

Omega Wooden Handle
Super Speed/new 7 O'Clock
Tet-a-tet SC :love008 :love008 :love008 :love008
Tet-a-tet AS Balsam :love008 :love008 :love008 :love008
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
JHL Cologne

Another quickie, but a very goodie--The new 7 O'Clock blade did a great job of cutting off my stubble, and the Tet-a-tet's cooling lather as well as the aftershave balsam felt so nice.

 

Happy Wednesday From Florida!

Hot Shower
RAB Scuttle
Omega Boar #10051
QCS Celestial Woods Croap
Dubl Duck Special No. 1 = One Pass, Cheeks Only
Gillette New
Gillette 7 O'C Black (2)
Cold Water Rag
Brut ASB
Brut A/S
Brut Pit Stick

1 WTG pass on cheeks with the straight + 4 passes with the New = 5 Blade, Off The Hook, Bang A Gong, Inter-Galactic BBS!

I am revisiting the straight based on advice from TSD in that one way to learn is to just shave the side burn area until you master that area and then move on to the rest of the face.

Have a great day Ya'll!

 

Wednesday, January 26

EJ DE86
Astra SP (2)
Old Village Barber Bay Rum SS
Tweezerman Badger
Stephans Bay Rum

Fine, smooth shave on 3+ passes.

 

5/8 Lion Brand Razor
Gillette Red Tip - Vintage Wilkinson Day 7

Ever-Ready 150 Finest Fan
Arko Shave Stick

Alum
Superior 70 Bay Rum

 

Wednesday:

Razor - Parker 22R
Blade - Astra Stainless
Brush - Simpson Beaufort
Soap - Klar Kabinett
A/S - Floid Amber

--
John

 

Razor: 6/8 Wacker
Soap: Van der Hagen
Brush: Vie-Long 13061
Aftershave: RazoRock Alum / Thayers / Masters Bay Rum

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Sounds like a plan...and I must admit, your kit looks like a blast...and your New looks like a rich man's razor...BTW...your photos have improved soooo much...very nice work...todays made me smile...the composition pulled me right in, and made me think of how much fun you must of had getting that shave...Your photog-thing is in another whole league now man...congratulations

 

iKon Bulldog OC / Astra Superior
Savile Row 3126
La Toja Classico SC
C&E Sandalwood ASB
Alt Innsbruck AS

 

Wednesday:

Razor: Merkur 38C Barber Pole
Blade: Personna (red pack)
Brush: Omega Boar 10049
Soap: Prairie Creations Tranquil Oasis
ASB: Prairie Creations Tranquil Oasis
EdT: Sung Homme

 

Wednesday

Prep: Hot shower, soak brush
Coffee: ???, BLACK
Soap: VDH Deluxe + 2 drops Em's Woodstock EO
Brush: Vulfix 404, the Grosvenor Bristle & Badger
Razor: circa 1948 SS
Blade: Astra SP, day 3, 3+ passes
Post: Cold water rinse, Osage Rub, Curve, hand strop blade
'Stache Wax: Steve's Own

Shave Rating: 4

I've had better coffee.

 

SOTD Wednesday, January 26, 2011

5/8 Wade & Butcher, The Celebrated, Near Wedge, Hollow Point
Proraso Pre-Shave Cream
Irisch Moos Shave Cream
Omega Pro Boar
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Nivea Replenishing
Pinaud Lilac Vegetal ASL
Delightful!

 

Merkur Progress
Rotbart Extra dünn (1)
H.L.Thaeter 4125/1 ST
Art of Shaving Lavender SC
Alt Innsbruck After Shave Emulsion

Have a nice day!