SoS: November 14th ~ 20th, 2011

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Pre-shave soap: Musgo Real Glyce Lime
Razor: Edwin Jagger DE87
Blade: Astra Superior Platinum
Brush: EJ Best
Soap or Cream: Erasmic Cream
A/S: Dickinson's Witch Hazel, Ogallala Bay Rum, Limes & Peppercorns

 

Thursday:

Omega Wooden Handle
Parker 22R/Nacet (not sure which day)
Bozzano Sensitive SC
Svoboda AS Balsam
JHL Cologne

I cannot remember the last time I used my Parker 22R, but it's definitely been too long. Although it's quite a bit more aggressive than my Super Speed, it still gives me great shaves without any problems. I just use a more conservative technique. This Bozzano Sensitive cream and Svoboda balsam are wonderful. :biggrin:

 

Blues are on my list to try next!

 

Razor: Muhle R41
Blade: Iridium super
Brush: Semogue Caravela
Soap: TFS Ciotole Barbe Rosse
AS: Floid Blue

 

Muhle Dog
Personna Med. Prep.
Rooney 3/3
GTP - G5
QCS Cedarwood Lemongrass Cream
Barbasol Pacific Rush A/S
Trumpers Sandalwood Skinfood

Amourage - Memoir Man

 

Thursday

Razor: Dovo Best Quality 6/8
Brush: Omega Boar
Soap: Institut Karite
A/S: Booster June Clover and Pinaud Clubman

I was nice and awake this morning (unlike the last 2 days), so I felt up to a straight razor shave. The Dovo did not disappoint (it never does) and delivered a nice shave in three passes. I doubled up on the aftershaves (using Booster in place of witch hazel) because the scents compliment each other. I like Booster aftershaves (and I am working through several samples I got via the Grab Bag last year), but their scent doesn't last long on me at all. The Clubman provided the perfect finish to help me start my day!

 

Thursday:

Shumate 5/8
The Dridecker
Arko Stick
Alum Block
Witch Hazel
Afta Fresh Balm
Polo Sport edt

 

Chromium Thick Hanlde New (not a replate)
7 O'clock Sharp Edge
Knotty Badger C&E Reknot in Best
Arko Shave Stick
Lúcido Skin Conditioner
The Shave Den English Fern Cologne

 

Thursday

Gillette Black Handle
Omega Monster (don't know the model...it just huge though)
Red Personna
TSD Pumkin Delight (the last bit)
Proraso White ASB

Well a decent shave this morning after a rather frustrating and boring night last night! I just did 2 passes, and ended up pretty smooth! The TSD was a delight to use, and I look forward to using my other ones. It was a great start to the day!!

 

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Worcester Razor Co. 5/8​

Omega 11047​

Palmolive Shave Stick​

4711​

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Wednesday:

Razor: Merkur 38C
Blade: Personna (US)
Brush: Best Badger
Soap: Williams
A/S: Pinaud Clubman
EdT: English Leather (Dana)

 

Thursday morning,

1912 Gem Damaskeene w/ Gem Blade (2)
Rooney 1/2 "Super" Silvertip Brush,
MWF shaving soap w/ warm water lather,
finish w/ cold water rinse for a CCS!



A close, comfortable shave!

 

Thursday:

Razor: Merkur 38C
Blade: Personna (US)
Brush: Best Badger
Soap: Prairie Creations
A/S: Master Bay Rum
EdT: Quorum

 

Thursday, November 17th

Razor: GIBBS Adjustable "Click Pen"
Blade: Super Iridium
Brush: Simpson Ehsan
Pre-Shave: Musgo Real Glyce Lime
Cream: Acqua di Parma
A/S: Acqua di Parma

The Gibbs razor has quickly become a favorite. Besides the "cool" factor, it delivers an outstanding shave!

 

Thursday 17 November

Gillette Milord, w/ Gillette 7O'Clock Super Platinum black (D1)
Palmolive italian menthol SC
Berkley 46

Well it was a quick morning shave, and on the first pass I cut myself pretty hard on the chin. Bled all over the place. Kind of deep, made quite the mess.
Well that kind of cut the shave short (pun intended). Quickly finished the second pass, even the nick stick wouldn't stop the bleeding. I was driving for about an hour this morning holding tissues to my chin.

Thats what I get for rushing, so no picture today.

 

Thursday, November 17, 2011 - Today's the day!

1. Prep: Hot shower; hand strop blade
2. Coffee: Locally roasted, fresh ground Tanzanian Peaberry w/ cream
3. Lather: C.O. Bigelow - face lather
4. Brush: Vulfix 2234
5. Razor: Gem HFT
6. Blade: Pella SS PTFE coated (4); 3 passes
7. Post: Warm water rinse; cold water splash; Bio-Oil; Clubman Talc

Excellent results on the face lather today! I typically get a great lather for the first pass while the 2nd & 3rd are thinner yet still very effective. Today the 2nd and 3rd passes were much better with less water left in the knot upon cleanup. Thanks for the squeeze tip Aaron as that definitely helped. Sometimes we forget the simplest things and I'm very thankful to have this place to help me out. Cheers to all the lovely denizens of 'da Den!

Shave Rating - Splendidly Sublime. God Bless!

 

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thursday's ~~Shower&Shave~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
A long hot shower~~~~~
Brush choice~~Parker Badger
Soap choice~~Proraso Cream
Razor Choice~~Gillette OC
Blade Choice~~Lord
Post Shave~~warm water rinse~~cold water splash~~Proraso Balm~~
Results~~*****DFS~~

 

Razor: R102
Blade: Rapira Swedish Supersteel
Brush: Vulfix 2197P
Soap: Napoleon's Violet
Aftershave: Booster's Lilac

 

Glad to see it worked out Brian!

 

Mühle R106+Shark, Simpson "Keyhole" 3, Trumper's Coco SC, Osage Rub