SoS: June 10, 2013 - June 16, 2013

Williams Wednesday evening novelty week:

Bakelite slant
7:00 yellow
Semogue 830
RR Boston Tea Party
Pinaud Clubman
and my novelty:
Old Spice Champion Body Spray

I've never used a body spray before, and I don't think I will again. I've wanted to try the classic Champion, and thought this might do. It doesn't.

Good shave though.

 

8/8 W&B restored by Glen
Vie-Long horsehair brush
Viking Fresh SC
Cold water splash
Tet-a-tet ASB
Good shave! W&B chopper is a great razor, my staple favorite and my first straight. Thank you, Jeff "stingraysrock" for trading me that razor and thank you, Glen, for restoring it back to life!

 

Gillette Old Type
Gillette 7OC Super Plat - Black Ninja
Rubberset Reknot
XPEC SC (Thanks Steve)
Alum
Superior 70

A very nice today.

 

Thursday:

#6 Horsehair
Super Speed/7 AM day 4
Proraso White SS
Svoboda AS Balsam
Floid Classic AS
Malizia Uomo EDT

Thank goodness I have the Proraso White soap and the Svoboda balsam because this morning my skin felt like it needed some extra care. After this fantastic shave, my face felt so cool and soothed as well as protected against dryness. The Floid Classic aftershave is awesome stuff also.

 

Thursday - another day closer!

Prep: Hot shower, AoS PSO
Coffee: Maxwell House French Roast, BLACK
CD: Nothing But The Blues, disc 3
Soap: TSD SOTQ D2, Cherry Lemonade
Brush: 24mm silvertip set in red mallee burl
DE: Merkur 11C
Blade: Astra SP, day 4, 3 passes
Post: Cold water rinse, ice water splash, Dickenson's WH + 2 drops TSD M Bomb, Old Spice cologne, hand strop blade
'Stache Wax: Steve's Own

Darn near BBS.

 

5/8 Hackett Diamond
Klar Klassic
22mm TGN Finest Fan
Krampert's Bay Rum

This is probably my favorite razor. It's an American hardware company straight that's probably made in Germany though it's not marked. I finished the edge on a Celebrated Razor Hone (a German natural stone) and had a very smooth comfortable shave this morning. Actually, it's was about as good as a shave can get. Have a good one.

 

I think this may be one of my favorite summertime combos. Have an awesome Thursday!

 

Oooh! A rare gear pic from Dale! Must be feeling good today! Awesome set up Mang!

 

Fantastic matched set!

 

Been a little busy lately, so I haven't had time for pics.

I did want to mention that I am on day 3 with a Polsilver SI and it shows no sign of fading. Great blade! Usually, I am ready to toss any blade after 3 shaves. The tugging starts, razor burn, etc. Not this time.

The usual suspects

Fatboy
Omega 48
Proraso green
Alum block
Thayer's witch hazel
Nivea ASB
Aqua Velva musk

What changed:
Polsilver Super Iridium

Smoooooooooth shave!

 

It was a nice shave. I was feeling good and had a few extra minutes this morning.

Thanks.

 

Thursday

Gillette New Federal LC (Nickel)
Voskhod (d3)
TSD Iced Florida Water SS
Vulfix 404 Grosvenor
M&L Florida Water A/S
TSD Florida Water Cologne

I have been on a 2 week run with all my Gillette New LCs paired with Voshkods. These are a fine combo for me.

 

Shavette loaded with a Bolzano blade (2)
Niveta nr.7 little piggy
Palmolive soap (the big green container ) paired with Sir Irisch Moos SC and 2 drops of peppermint oil
Pitralon classic


I finished work early today (first time in months) and decided to treat myself to a long hot shower and a slow and steady shave just for relaxation. And it worked like a charm. The Palmolive/Moos combo is great and refreshing and the peppermint oil just gives it a bit of a cool. A splash of Pitralon Classic just added to the cooling sensation

Have a nice day boys and gals

 

Thursday morning, June 12, 2013

Schick E2 Injector,
Warm C O Bigelow lather glides Schick blade (6)
and Omega 20102 Pro boar bristle—
Finish with a splash of Captain's Choice Bay Rum for a DFS!

Aces!

 

Omega 31025 Boar
Prairie Creations Old Spice Tallow Soap
Face lather
Merkur Futur
Personna Med Prep (3)
3 passes
Old Spice Classic After Shave Lotion

Fantastic shave this morning!

 

ThurZday Shave

1. Pre: Used Lucky Tiger Lemon Cream Facial Wash; followed by hot towel on the face
2. Application of my PSO...feeling slick!
3. Soap: My recent 'go-to' combo of Tabac soap & TOBS cream
4. Brush: WD Silvertip 30mm
5. Razor: my 'reclaimed' Gillette New Bar Handle (see here: http://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/new-life-for-an-old-new-razor.33550/
6. Blade: Astra SP
7. Shave: Three passes & touch-up
8. Post: Pinaud Clubman & Pre de Provence balm

Very impressed by this old New razor! My first open-comb type, it really felt good in my hand and, more importantly, on my face! Lighter than most of my other razors, it cut cleanly & moved smoothly. Nice.
No nicks, weepers, nor irritation. Not bad for a first-go with an 80-year old resurrected razor. The combo of the slick Lucky tiger & pre-shave oil, with the luxurious lather I'm certain helped ensure a good shave. I may stick with razor a while...

 

Thursday morning, June 13, 2013

Schick E2 Injector with Personna blade (2)
Semogue 1305 boar bristle brush,
Arko shaving soap with hot water lather,
finish with cold water rinse for a DFS!

 

Gillette red tip
Voskod
Semogue 830
I Coloniali
Nivea asb

 

6/13/13

Prep: Hot shower, face wash with 365 French-milled Glycerine soap (Unscented)
Pre-Shave: American Crew Pre-shave Oil, Under a hot towel for 60s
Brush: Colonel Conk Pure Badger
Razor: 1954 Gillette Super Speed
Blade: Feather Hi-Stainless
Cream: Taylor of Old Bond Street, Eaton College
Shave: N-S, XTG, Reverse XTG, Blade Buffing Trouble Spots
Post-Shave: Hot rinse, Cold Rinse, Witch Hazel

About six-months in to wet-shaving, I have pretty much settled in to this as the daily routine. It seems to suit my schedule well, and I am getting more and more consistent. Getting a DFS most days, and really enjoying it. Might try some new creams, oils, soaps from time to time, but I am really enjoying this set-up!

 

Thursday

Wash face with TSD unscented soap
Lathered TSD unscented soap
HIS synthetic brush
Schick type G
Schick blade
CeraVe lotion

Did three careful passes, nice smooth result without irritation.