SoS: April 28, 2014 - May 4, 2014

Beautiful razor. I have seen you post it before and meant to comment. Love the scales, they are absolutely gorgeous & the blade etching is very cool.

 

Sunday PM shave

Gillette late '40s S.S.
Personna med prep blade (I think)
VDH soap

This shave was rougher than it should have been. Either this particular blade is not a good match for the S.S. or I've spoiled myself by using that axle grease-thick shave butter the last few shaves. Irritation began before the 2nd pass was done so I quit at DFS. Will try this blade in the Slim in a few days to see if that makes a difference. If it doesn't, I'll know I need to get more of that shave grease.

No a/s, going to bed. Have a good week.

 

May I ask where you found Big Bens in a marked dispenser like that? Very cool!

 

Just home from a stressful shift! Thought I'd have a shower /shave before bed. Had a great shave, really enjoy pairing a mild razor with a more aggressive blade.
Pre-shave: hot shower/proraso pre shave.
Cream: TOBS Rose
Brush: Proraso bore brush
Razor: Gillette Tech
Blade: Feather
Post shave: cold water/Razorock alum

 

Planned Shave for 5 May 2014​

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I too love a Tech/Feather combo! Makes for a beautiful shave IMO.

 

I was pleasantly surprised with the Ladas. Kind of ordered them by "default". I was looking for some Voskhod blades and found them at shaveabuck.com. To fill the order, since I was paying shipping, I added the Ladas, Rapira Swedes, and Baili blades. The Voskhods, Ladas, Swedes, and Baili blades have been a pleasant surprise. I have used all with very nice results...good close, comfortable shaves. Decent price. When I look at the price of say Feathers, these guys are a good return on investment. I plan to keep the Voskhod, Baili, Swedes, and Ladas close at hand and use frequently.

 

Well....I didn't. My main blades are Big Ben. I like using dispensers as I mostly use TTOs and wanted one for the Big Bens. I had a dispenser from Fred's decided to make it for them. I scanned the metal top part of the dispenser for a reference and photo shopped the file with Big Ben logos. Used clear packing tape as laminate. Took an exacto knife and cut out the openings. It has worked quite well. I keep saying I'm going to do this with my other blades but haven't gotten around.

Thanks!

 

Thanks, Bud! Hopefully it will be lathering WSO Coconut Lime very soon.

 

I think we can make that happen very soon my friend! I will keep you posted!

 

Thanks! Yes, it was a 'minor' restore—which means, for me, mostly elbow grease for sanding & polishing a blade that suffered some neglect, & then putting a decent shaving edge. The scales, bolsters & pins were in pretty good shape.

 

DTOM.....Amen.

 

Thanks Ed. I'm not sure who the potter is. It is a Lord Nelson; an English Soap Scuttle (At least that is where I got it from) I have seen the same shape Scuttle painted differently sold by Muhle and some other shaving product manufacturers (I'm sure they get them from the same place, paint them to their colors and re-brand them. ) I guess that wasn't too helpful but that about all the provenance I have on it. Take a look on e-bay and they pop up every now and then.
Try this link: http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trk...ord+Nelson+Shaving+Scuttle&_sacat=0&_from=R40

 

May 04, 2104. Shave of the day
Razor : Gillette Milord 1940
Soap : Tabac stick
Blade : Perma Sharp
Aftershave : Floid
Shaving brush: handmade silvertip

 

Thanks...I will check it out.