SoS Dec 3 - 9, 2007

2007.12.05 Shave of the Day

Hair Tonic:Lucky Tiger Special Formula Hair Tonic
Shave
Razor:Feather Artist Club DX Japanese Style Non-Folding Razor ACD-N [Link]
Razor: FeatherProfessional Blades for Feather ACD-N
Razor:Merkur 34G Classic HD Double Edged Safety Razor Gold
Razor Blades:7am Platinum Double Edged Razor Blades v2
Brush: Omega6212 Elegant Silvertip Badger Natural Handle Shave Brush
Bowl:Mitsuwa6" Beige shallow hand thrown Japanese bowl with side rest
Shave Cream/Soap:Mama BearIrish Glen Shave Cream
Technique: (Feather WTG/ATG)/(DE XTG/Cleanup)
Post Shave
Aftershave Balm: Thayer'sWitch Hazel Moisturizing Lotion
Aftershave:Em's Place Minty Menthol Aftershave and Body Splash
Aftershave Talc: Pinaud Clubman Aftershave Talc

Result: 4.0/5.0 I was able to save the shave. It wasn't bad on the result. I got close to BBS and all that but the cream just didn't perform that well. I thought the blade on the Feather ACD-N needed to be changed after only a couple of shaves. I checked my angles to make sure I wasn't cringing or something after Monday's shave. BTW, the ear is looking great. Can't say the same for my horse's hoof. He now has a steel band with some screws drilled into his hoof to keep it from splitting more. That's another story. Back to the shave. It just didn't seem like I was cutting anything. I used the DE to do a lot more work than usual. Very weird. Since I'm writing this at the same time as today's SOS it's to be continued...

 

2007.12.06 Shave of the Day

Moisturizer: Epicurean Shea Butter Co Shea Butter Vanilla & Sandalwood Body Moisturizer
Hair Tonic: Lucky Tiger Special Formula Hair Tonic
Shave
Razor: Feather Artist Club DX Japanese Style Non-Folding Razor ACD-N [Link]
Razor: Feather Professional Blades for Feather ACD-N
Razor: Merkur 34G Classic HD Double Edged Safety Razor Gold
Razor Blades: 7am Platinum Double Edged Razor Blades v2
Brush: Omega 6212 Elegant Silvertip Badger Natural Handle
Shave Brush Bowl: Mitsuwa 6" Beige shallow hand thrown Japanese bowl with side rest
Shave Cream/Soap: Crabtree & Evelyn Sandalwood Shave Cream
Shave Cream/Soap: Tryphon Medici Glycerin Shave Soap
Technique: (Feather WTG/ATG)/(DE XTG/Cleanup)
Post Shave
Aftershave Balm: Thayer's Witch Hazel Moisturizing Lotion
Aftershave: Em's Place Minty Menthol Aftershave and Body Splash
Aftershave: Proraso Pre Post Shave Cream
Aftershave Talc: Pinaud Clubman Aftershave Talc

Result: ... from yesterday's shave. It wasn't the ACD-N blade. Sharp as ever. I don't know what the problem was but the only thing different was the cream. Prep and everything else was the same for the shave. Today I got a 4.7/5.0 BBS shave with razors that had blades another day older. No technique changes. I used the Thayer's Moisturizer as an aftershave balm base. The Epicurean Shea Butter was used on my shins. I mixed the Em's Minty Aftershave with some Proraso Pre Post to give me an extra post shave kick. Needless to say, the blades were back to mowing whiskers with ease. The Omega brush was fine as a glycerin soap brush but I wouldn't use it for hard soaps. It's a hungry beast and likes to get fed. The Tryphon Medici soap has a very pleasant citrus smell to it.

 

Thur

Muhle ST brush
TM RL strop
Proraso cream
Wapi 5/8
Aqua Velva

The razor could be a smidgen sharper, but still a nice shave

Jordan

 

Trumpers razor
SMFII brush
DR Harris Arlington shave cream
SCS Nutriment gel
Creed MI

 

Merkur Futur
Derby Extra blade
Vulfix pure badger brush
Vulfix Persian Musk shaving cream
Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue AS

Second time for me to use the Vulfix Persian Musk shaving cream and I’m already developing a fondness for it.

 

Merkur HD w/derby
Chubby 1 super
Tabula Rasa
Nancy Boy ASB

Chris

 

b4 work 12-6 PM

Simpsons Super Chubby1
SS + Platinum Feather
Mitchells (for Kent) Wool fat soap
WWR
CWR
Pashana AS Spritz
RNB WinterWonder balm
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My Pirate's Day shave will take place later today

 

Friday

MUSIC:
Christmas Songs – Diana Krall (CD)

Ansgar’s Scuttle
Simpson Chubby #1 in Best (Chubby has been getting a work out!)
Penhaligon’s Benheim Bouquet Shave Soap
Frederick Reynolds 5/8 Square Point (Silver Inlaid Mottled Horn)
TM Artisan 3”, 60 on the Canvas /60 on the Latigo /80 on the Horsehide
2 Passes
NO Styptic Pencil
WWR
CWR
Alum Bock
CWR
QED Da Vinci Water
Booster Oriental Spice AS
Penhaligon’s Castile EdT (Scotto Decant)

Pinaud Clubman Hair Tonic

Have an outstanding Friday!

*New restoration.

 

Friday

Shower-
C.O. Bigelow Hair & Body Wash Elixir Red

Shave-
My Shave Den combo of Lemongrass and Cedarwood soap
Kent BK 8
Gillette Slim Adjutable
Wilkinson stainless blade (German)
C.O. Bigelow Cologne Elixir Red

Have a great Friday everyone!

 

Friday:

Omega Silvertip
Parker 22R V2/new Sharp
Hega shaving stick
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Booster Mosswood a/s
Quorum edt

a nice smooth, "antique" shave today! This Hega stick is from the time when I wasn't even born yet. It's from Sweden, so check my review of it.

 

Hey EvryBuddy...

just a reminder to keep JoAnna in your thoughts and prayers today.
Post up your SoS' in the Pirates Day thread to show support.
Thanks for your attention in this matter

 

2007.12.07 Shave of the Day



Shower
Shampoo/Conditioner: Avalon Organics Lemon Clarifying Shampoo w/Shea Butter
Shampoo/Conditioner: Avalon Organics Lemon Clarifying Conditioner w/Shea Butter
Bath Soap:Issy Bay Rum and Guiness Stout Bar Soap
Facial Wash: Neutrogena Razor Defense Facial Scrub
Deodorant:Crystal Stick Mineral Salt Body Deodorant
Toothbrush: Swissco Badger Bristle Tooth Brush
Toothpaste:Rembrandt Intense Stain Toothepaste
Floss: Tom's of Maine Naturally Waxed Antiplaque Unflavored Round Floss
Hair Tonic: Lucky Tiger Special Formula Hair Tonic
Moisturizer:Ogallala Bay Rum Hand Salve (Shins)
Shave
Razor:Feather Artist Club DX Japanese Style Non-Folding Razor ACD-N [Link]
Razor Blades:Feather Professional Blades for Feather ACD-N
Razor: Merkur 34G Classic HD Double Edged Safety Razor Gold
Razor Blades:7am Platinum Double Edged Razor Blades v2
Bowl:Mitsuwa 6" Beige shallow hand thrown Japanese bowl with side rest
Brush: Omega 6212 Elegant Silvertip Badger Natural Handle Shave Brush
Shave Cream/Soap: Burt's Bees Bay Rum Glycerin Shave Soap (pre shave lather)
Shave Cream/Soap: The Shave Den Bay Rum Glycerin Shave Soap
Technique: (Feather WTG)/(DE XTG/XTG/ATG)
Post Shave
Aftershave: Ogallala Bay Rum Aftershave
Aftershave Talc:Pinaud Clubman Aftershave Talc
Cologne:Saint Charles Shave LLC Bay Rum With a Twist Eau De Toilette

Result: Pirate Day v2. 4.7/5.0 Arrrrgh, ye hearties. It's Pirate's Day. Bay Rum for all! As you can see at least I have enough Bay Ray to last me for a while. Hate to run out of that. I might mutiny myself. Can I do that? I chose today's products for variety and personal favorites. The Shave Den Bay Rum Soap in honor of JoAnna, the Ogallala products for their outstanding scents, and the Saint Charles Shave Bay Rum with a Twist for it's striking subtleness. I know that sounds like a paradox but, it's one of those things where it has an outstanding scent but doesn't do it in a way that makes people say things like "you put too much cologne on." I one passed the Feather ACD-N with a little touchup since I wanted to extend the shave by using the Merkur 34G for the other passes. I had so much nice lather in the bowl that I wanted to use it up. Now, time to go pet my parrot and drink some rum. Yo Ho!

 

TSD Vetiver Shave Soap
Shavemac best
Merkur Progress
Dorco Stainless(4)
TSD Bay Rum AS

 

Saturday 8th

Edwin Jagger Faux Ivory DE
Lord Blade
Muehle Super
ToOBs Lavender Sc

Pinaud Classic AS
SCS Lavender ASM

Mama Bear Cadebury Moss EdC

 

Past week, + Saturday AM:

Omega Finest Silvertip, w/ Rosewood & Gold Handle
TSD Spicy Island Bay Shave Soap
Gillette Safety Razor
Astra Superior Double Edge
St John's Bay Rum Aftershave Splash
Olive Oil
St John's Island Spice Cologne

 

Saturday:

Omega Silvertip
Parker 22R V2/Sharp day 2
Williams Menthol s/c :drool :drool :drool :drool
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Max Refreshing a/s :drool :drool :drool :drool

between the Williams cream, and the Max a/shave, my skin is mega-frozen! I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Saturday AM

Hot shower
Prep pre-shave at beginning of shower
TJ's custom beard-softening oil in shower
SR 3124
Feather ACD-N Japanese straight w/ Pro Guard blade
'60 Fatboy w/ Gillette Silver Blue blade (Day 1)
Trumper's Violet cream
WWR
CWR
Aqua Velva Ice Sport A/S splash
CWR
Anherb milk + Mama Bear's Lilac/Menthol milk
Caron The Third Man EdT

 

Saturday

TSD Bergamot cream
Vulfix #2234 brush
Frederick Reynolds 9/16 notch point
Thayer's WH
Italian Floid

 

Simpson Tulip T2 (maiden voyage)
TSD Rose soap (yet another winner from JoAnna)
TESC Lined Chatsworth
Feather, Day 6
Thayer's Rose
Royall Bay Rum splash

 

Merkur Slant w/ Derby blade
Urth Ginseng & Tea Tree SC
Thayers Rose WH
Pitralon AS
Razorlight "Razorlight" (2006)