SoS: September 26 - October 2 2011

If I had a psycho, I would listen to Alice Cooper's "Welcome To My Nightmare" while I shaved, that's just me though....

 

That is quite funny. I see a psycho and can't get the No More Mr. Nice Guy from Alice Cooper out of my head.

Wonder why we both think Alice Cooper?

 

This evening:

'47 Aristocrat
Wilkinson Sword blade
Robert Becker scuttle
MWF soap
Silvertip set in elk horn
Alum block
Old Spice A/S

I think I've found my perfect razor. This was my first shave with the Aristocrat and it was
Absolutely the smoothest shave I've ever experienced. 2 passes, bbs.

 

Wednesday

Kropp 6/8 - D R Harris Arlington Cream - NF2213 - Alum - Home made Herby Rum Aftershave

My 1st experience with this cream and a nice clean result.
Its been unseasonally hot here today (26.5C) managed 45 hilly miles on my bicycle in the sunshine and the shave just finished off what has been a very pleasant day. I shall sleep well tonight, well after a little nightcap that is.​

 

I hate to say it. I believe the camera doesn't make the picture. But your new camera takes a heck of a nice picture. Good job , brother.

 

My Aristocrat and Diplomat are some of my best shavers. Fantastic razors.

 

Gillette New
Store Personna
VDH badger
Coates LE Tea Tree and Rosemary SC
Hazelwood Soap Co. AS

 

Great picture, The new with the old style handle really jumps out among the background colors. Kudos! The long open comb really caught my eye.

 

Ditto...enjoy every minute

 

Thanks man, the more I fiddle with it the better it gets.

I've been meaning to try a Harris cream myself, good to see it worked out for you.

 

Mühle R106
with Laser Ultra (4)
Hans Baier 21er Silvertip
Gillette SC
Acca Kappa AS
Acca Kappa EdC

Have a nice day !

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Another great shot Erwin!

 

How do you like the Valorba stick. I have one at home unopened, and I keep meaning to try it.

 

Thursday:

TSD Pumpkin Delight
S.O.C. 2009
Lord L6 with iKon extended tech handle
Super Max Platinum (day 1)
alum
witch hazel
TSD Signature AS

 

Last Nights Shave, or was it this morning, it was about midnight.
I work nights, keep a weird schedule.

Lord L6 Razor
Astra Superior Platinum blade, day 2
Frank Shaving, Best Badger brush.
Arko Shave stick
TSD Alum block
Ogallala Bay Rum with Lime and Peppercorns

First try actually shaving with the Arko. It whipped up a rich creamy lather. The fragrance was a bit weird though, I don't know if I'd actually pick it up again. I didn't have to go to work, so I just took it easy on my face without the ATG pass, still got a DFS.

 

Its actually my favorite stick, believe it or not, I like that aged dry almondy scent that it offers, and the lather is great, leaves my face pretty soft and smooth.

 

Thursday - another day closer

Prep: Hot shower, soak brush
Coffee: Home roasted, fresh ground Kenya Safari Ridge, BLACK
Soap: Speick, grated into bowl
Brush: Kriss Kross with original knot
Razor: Merkur Travel Razor
Blade: Astra SP, day 4, 3+ passes
Post: Cold water rinse, ice water splash, Dickenson's WH, B&BW Oak, hand strop blade

Shave Rating: 5 Blades

Darn. Another super-fantastic shave.
If you shave was only half as good as mine today, I know you had a great shave!

 

Good to know, I will have to take it out for my next trip.

Thursday 29 September 2011

Proraso prehsave balm
TSD Blue Juniper stick
Gillette Milord, w/ Rapira Platinum Lux (D4)
Omega boar travel brush, face lather
Alcolado Glacial-Nivea Sensitive balm

A quick two pass shave with one touch-up on the jawline. DFS at least. This is the last day for the rapira.

 

Gem ClogPruf
Gem Stainless PTFE
Simpson Chubby 2 Best
Speick Shave Stick in an OS mug
Alum
Superior 70 Bay Rum

 

Thursday:

Shumate 5/8
EJ BBB
T&H Trafalgar SC
Witch Hazel
Nivea S. Balm
Polo Sport edt