SoS: September 16, 2013 - September 22, 2013

Shave of the Day, Wednesday September 18, 2013 iOS7 Release Day!
• Prep: Brush soaked in cold water, tepid shower
• Razor: iKon Slant
• Blade: Sputnik Stainless Steel with Teflon Coating
• Brush: Vintage Stanley Home Products restored with TGN 22mm Fan High Density Finest Two-Band Badger Knot
• Soap: Martin de Candre
• AS: Aqua Velva Musk
• Post: Cold Water Rinse, double splash of aftershave

I have been debating on selling the iKon Slant due to the imperfection of the blade pins in the top cap. I figured that I would give it one more shave to make up my mind. Of course today’s shave was flawless and easy that I just cannot do it. No matter what the shortcomings of this razor may be it still provides one of the best shaves of any razor that I have owned.

I am typically not a fan of Teflon coated blades but the Sputnik so far has given me great results in two different razors.

Enjoy your Wednesday everyone, I am personally counting down the minutes until the release of iOS7. All devices have been backed up, all apps have been updated (at least the ones that matter), so now us Apple Fanbois just have to wait until Cupertino makes it available.

 

Mike's Barber Shop'll do that!

 

Wednesday

CeraVe foaming facial cleanser
Mike's Natural soap, unscented
Burma Shave brush with TGN synthetic knot
Schick type I injector
Personna blade
CeraVe lotion

The Mike's Natural soap always makes a great lather. The smell of this unscented soap is very mild and neutral. Three passes with a fresh Personna blade produced a very smooth result.

 

+1 I was going to say the same thing.....That brush is beautiful!

 

SOTD Wednesday 9-18-2013

Maggard MR3 w/Crystal
Old Spice Original SC
GT G4 Scuttle
Omega Boar
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Nivea Replenishing ASB
Old Spice Classic ASL

Went with the Old Spice this foggy moist morning; just seemed like the right scent for the foggy air outside. The MR3 performed flawlessly.
I hope everyone has a great hump day.

 

Derbys work fine on my cheeks, but tear my neck up for some reason.

 

Wednesday

Prep: Hot shower, Dirigo Blue Cedarwood PSO
Coffee: Maxwell House Master Blend, BLACK
CD: Glenn Kaiser ~ Ripley County Blues
Soap: Queen Charlotte Celestial Woods
Brush: Dirigo Blue
DE: '53 Ball End Tech
Blade: ASR Platinum Chrome, day 3, 3 passes
Post: Cold water rinse, ice water splash, Dickenson's WH, Curve, hand strop blade
'Stache Wax: Dirigo Blue

Not bad. Much better lather today than the last two days with Williams. hmmm.... why is that?

 

WEDNESday
Another predawn shave...

1.Pre: Hot shower & face-towel; Citrus PSO
2.Razor: Merkur 38c 'Barber Pole'
3.Blade: Merkur Super
4.Brush: Omega 48 Boar
5.Lather: Tabac soap; Pacific cream, liquid glycerin; all scuttle-warmed
6.Shave: Three passes, plus touch-up
7.Post: Cold water rinse, Homemade Bay Rum AS, shea butter cream

A VERY mild shave—after using both the slant & Mühle, the 38c is oh-so mild! A Great shave that required a bit more effort to get AS close as the other more aggressive razors.
Very close to BBS. New aftershave was refreshingly 'spicy' and soothing; no burn.

My Bay Rum Project: http://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/making-homemade-bay-rum.34274/

Have a Great Hump Day!

 

Wednesday morning, September 18, 2013

Gillette Sensor Excel with Sensor cartridge (2)
Semogue 1305 boar bristle brush,
TABAC soap, lather with hot water & shave—
apply Captain's Choice Lime, just right!

A great shave with the Sensor and TABAC. A very rich soothing lather with a wonderful scent, and into the rotation it goes. Aces!

 

Oh hey Arley!! now it's all starting to fall into place eh?? I just noticed you pic, and said "Hey I know that SotD!"

 

Razor: Mergress XL (S4)
Blade: Crystal (D10)
Brush: Spalted Maple w 24mm Super Silvertip
Pre: Musgo Real Spiced Citrus Oil Soap
Soap: Sara’s Creations Lavender-Mint
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: Dominica Bay Rum w lime

 

SOTD 09-18-13 Williams Week

* Shower:
• Soap: Irish Spring Original bar soap
• Shampoo: Head & Shoulders with Old Spice scent

* Shave:
• Prep: Hot shower, Nivea Face Wash, Every Man Jack Signature Mint Face Scrub, Hot towel, Corn Huskers Lotion
• Brush: Van Der Hagen Boar
• Lather: Williams Mug Shave Soap
• Razor: Dollar Shave Club Executive
• Cartridge use: 4
• Passes: WTG/XTG/ATG/RXTG
• Post: Warm water rinse, Cold water rinse, Alum Block, Nivea Sensitive Post Shave Balm, Old Spice Aftershave

First day with my late start of Williams week. I had no problem getting a decent lather out of it. I used the technique that I used in my how to video and whipped up a nice lather. However, like I've said plenty of times, the lather is not the problem...this soap lacks severely in the lubrication department, after I shave an area it's totally dry, there is no moisturizing properties whatsoever, but it's not to the point to where it's totally uncomfortable. It's useable, but not by any means stellar. This was also my first time using an alum block, I was surprised as to how small it was. It's barely 2 inches. I applied it (very smart of me to kick off using alum with Williams huh?) after my shave...My God did it burn. I may have put too much on, I don't know but it burned pretty damn bad. I left it on while I brushed my teeth then rinsed off then applied my balm and Old Spice. I still feel a little discomfort from the Williams...then again I used it with a 6 blade razor so I'm sure that played a part of it. Have a great day folks.

 

Wednesday morning:
Merkur slant
Gillette Silver Blue
Chubby
Vergulde Hand
Gillette Cool Wave

Wicked.

 

Wednesday 09/16

Hot Shower
RazoRock glycerin
TOBS Grapefruit (sample)
Semogue Owner's Club
Mongoose
Blue Persona (Israeli made)
Sample after shave splash + Kappa
Blade change today, loaded the Mongoose for one more round of shaving. Typical three passes for a superior DFS.

 

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Noxzema Classic Clean​

Van Der Hagen Luxury Shaving Soap​

Frank Shaving Finest Badger​

Schick M Adjustable (8)​

Schick SS blade (5)​

CWR​

Dickinson's Witch hazel​

Pinaud Clubman AS​

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Today's shave was on wide open (8). The Frank Shaving brush does an excellent face lather with Van Der Hagen Luxury Shaving Soap. This was the fifth shave with this blade, and it was a very nice one. Two passes and clean up on the neck area left me looking good. The Pinaud Clubman left me smelling good.​

 

Thursday
hot shower
Semogue SOC,boar
Maggard Sweet Orange PSO
Mike's Naturals Barbershop
Mergress XL/Perma-Sharp Super (2)
warm water rinse
Shavex alum
cold water rinse
Humprey's Organic WH
Wm. Neumann Heartwood ASL

Great 2 pass face,1 pass noggin for BBS all around!!!!

 

Thursday - another day closer. Are you ready?

Prep: Hot shower, Dirigo Blue Cedarwood PSO
Coffee: Maxwell House Master Blend, BLACK
CD: Lightnin' Hopkins ~ Lightnin' and the Blues: The Herald Sessions
Soap: TSD Brut
Brush: Ever Ready 100T with original knot
DE: Merkur 11C
Blade: ASR Platinum Chrome, day 4, 3 passes
Post: Cold water rinse, ice water splash, Brut ASB, Brut cologne
'Stache Wax: Dirigo Blue

BBS. Kinda surprised me. I still felt a little rough along the jaw line after the final rinse. Half hour later, smooth as can be.

NEWBIES - This is not uncommon. It is also why it is not advised to "chase the baby." Many folks have noted that their face feels smoother given some time after the final rinse. If you're trying for BBS during the shave, that's when you'll wind up with razor burn and irritation. Let it come to you!

 

Thursday:

#6 Horsehair
Super Speed/Shark day 4
Wilkinson Sword Shaving Stick
Balea Unscented Moisturizer
Booster Polar Ice AS
Aramis EDT

I still feel lousy although perhaps a bit better than yesterday so I'm staying home from work again today. At least I can say that I had a great shave which perked me up a little. I love the scent of the Wilkinson stick and the way it lathers, and it makes my skin feel very comfortable. The Polar Ice aftershave is so barbershoppy with the scent - I love it. My wife loves the scent of Aramis and so do I.

 

Sorry to hear it Jeff. We have a flu bug already making the rounds here........

Thursday

Prep: Hot Shower
Soap: TOBS Avocado Cream
Razor: Maggard MR1
Blade: Personna Med Prep
Brush: Omega 10066 Boar
Aftershave: TSD Signature(Iced by choice)
WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angle for my beard a bit)

I pulled out the tub of TOBS Avocado today. It provided great slick and well cushioned lather…almost by itself. Day 5 with this Personna Med Prep blade in the MR1.This may have been the best shave of the 5 with this one blade! I finished with the TSD Signature Scent (Iced). It is a great conditioning Bay Rum scent with just the right touch of menthol added (optional).

Back to 91 Degrees today…

Bob

 

Shave of the Day, Thursday September 19, 2013
• Prep: Brush soaked in cold water, tepid shower
• Razor: Merkur 37C HD Slant
• Blade: Sputnik Stainless Steel with Teflon Coating
• Brush: Shavemac Limited Edition Shaving Brush 90 with High Density Finest Two-Band Badger Fan Knot designed by Geoff Anderson
• Soap: Palmolive Classic made into a croap
• Splash: Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue
• Post: Cold Water Rinse, double splash of aftershave

Everything worked as expected, no surprises. A nice and easy shave with excellent results.

Have a great Thursday everyone.