SoS: August 22-28 2011

Friday, August 26th 2011

Razor: Wilkinson Sticky
Blade: Gillette Super Platinum (Dark Blue)
Brush: Simpson Ehsan
Pre-Shave: Musgo Real Glyce Lime
Soap: AOS Sandalwood
A/S: Alt Innsbruck

The Valobra soaps are excellent and AOS Sandalwood (made by Valobra) is a real treat. The Ehsan ginned up some 1st rate lather -slick, rich and cushioning while the Sticky paired with a Dark Blue 7 O'Clock blade made quick work of my stubble. I enjoyed a BBS shave followed by a refreshing splash of Alt Innsbruck. Very nice!

 

Gillette HD Rocket
Lada blade
Simpson Duke
The Shave Den Yukihana Soap
Mandom Aftershave Lotion

First shave with a Lada. May be the combination with the razor, but I was not happy with it. It seemed dull to me. Might try it again tomorrow in another razor.

 

Friday:

EJ89L
Voskhod
Thater Stout 2
Speick Stick
Dickenson's Witch Hazel
Nivea Sensitive Balm
Avon Wild Country Cologne NOS

 

Nick, how do you like the Personna Med Prep Blades? Have you ever used a Feather blade in your razor?

 

This one's for the Queen



Gillette Super Adjustable on 6
Voskhod (2)
TGN Silvertip Badger
AOS Lavender PreShave Oil
RSC Sensitive Shave Cream
Nivea Post Shave Balm
Brut Attitude AS

"And lo as he rose up this morning, and put razor to beard, did he eat his words, for the Super Adjustable that had long since lain dormant did provide and smooth close shave, free of blood and irritation." –TSD 8:26

It even looks the part:


My only black razor and I've never even had it on the stand with my favorite (black) brush...foolishness! Joanna you have my most humble apologies

 

Hot Shower
Coffee: Starbucks Italian Roast extra BOLD
Dovo Straight 5/8 Black
T&H Preshave Oil
Mama Bear's Iceberg with Menthol
Super Fine Badger Brush
Witch Hazel
T&H Spanish Leather

 

Johnny - I've used them both, and prefer the Personna Med Prep Blades. They're a bit smoother and nearly as sharp as the Feather Blades.

 

Omega 80056
RazoRock Fresco SS
Lakeside Cutlery
SRD--Cotton / Premium 2
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Mont Blanc Individuel EDT
Have a Great Night!

 

Friday's Shower&Shave
A long hot shower
Parker Badger/Razorock
Gillette Tech/Spuntik
Osage Rub
A DFS as only one can get from a tradtional wet shave.

 

Friday's shave:

• EJ DE 89L
• Gillette super thin Platinum
• Omega 48 boar
• home boosted SOTQ B3
• Skin Bracer cooling (what a lie) blue AS

A super fine shave this afternoon folks! I really like the scent of the Skin Bracer Cooling Blue but I honestly don't feel menthol in it. I am almost about to run out of the sample bottle I won during the PIF wars earlier this year so when I get a bottle I'm going to have to ice it up pretty good just to spite the name!

All in all, 4 outta 5 blades today.

 

One of my favorite soaps!

 

Shawna, how to describe the scent from this soap?

 

I didn't know Mont Blanc produced fragrances, where did you get yours from?

 

I have 2 but both were gifts, so ??? A quick google search revealed a plethora of shopping choices though. Good Luck!

 

Friday, August 26, 2011

Vtg. Merkur Slant
Erskine Duke (re-knotted)
Irisch Moos (sample)
Ogallalla Sage and Cedar Bay Rum
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Gem OCMM
Gem Stainless PTFE
Simpson Chubby 2 Best
Williams Mug Soap
Alum
Superior 70 Bay Rum

Fresh blade this evening wasn't the smoothest, but it's hard to argue with the end results.

I also think that I am developing a preference for boar over badger.

 

Merkur Progress 500
with SuperMax (2)
Mühle Grey Badger
Palmolive SC
Florida Water

Have a nice day!

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Gillette Super Adjustable
Voskhod (3)
Omega 80056
AOS Lavender PreShave Oil
Arko Shave Stick
Trumpers Skin Food

Gotta Go!

 

Saturday:

Omega Wooden Handle
Super Speed/Voskhod day 3
Tibet Forest Fresh SC
Svoboda AS Balsam :
Chabrawichi 555 Cologne

It's been a while since I used my Tibet Forest Fresh cream, so I decided to go with it this morning, and I'm happy I did. It has a fabulous lather, as well as a very generous amount of menthol. The scent is quite nice, although my wife says it smells like a cheap disinfectant. After my shave I enjoyed the cooling and soothing from the Svoboda balsam. Here's a photo of the Tibet cream. :biggrin: