Summer weather is finally here in Montreal, so out comes the heavy artillery for Menthol Monday: Gatsby Ice Cooling Gel Facial Wash Large Horsehair Barbershop Super Speed/new Sharp Stirling Glacial Lemon Chill SS 444 AS Balm Osage Rub AS Aramis EdT Damn, I keep saying this almost day after day but for a Menthol Monday shave nothing could possibly beat a set-up which includes a Glacial soap. The Lemon Chill smells so nice and invigorating with tons of awesome lather and the menthol effect is so strong that it's almost painful. The 444 balm together with the Rubby Dubby Doo is altogether like Siberia in January!
Noxzema Classic Clean Cella Crema da Barba Made Rite w/TGN Synthetic Gillette Fatboy F2 Derby Extra (3) CWR Thayers Cucumber WH Pinaud Clubman AS On June 12, I switched over to Noxzema Classic Clean as part of my face prep. It is working very well. The Cella SC bowl lathered very well with my Made Rite synthetic brush. I did two passes and touch ups with the Gillette Fatboy and Derby Extra that left me with a close, comfortable shave. After the cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayers Cucumber WH and Pinaud Clubman after shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed... I had a happy Fathers Day. I got a couple of gift cards from Amazon from two of my sons, so I ordered my first Mitchells Wool Fat. I am looking forward to getting that.
Zero Four Thirty comes far too early for my taste, but taste it I must. So I post my picture the day before.
Planned SOTD: Monday 16 Jun 14 : Shower & Pre-Shave: Neutrogena Men Invigorating Face Wash Neutrogena T/Gel Therapeutic Shampoo - Extra Strength Stirling Soap Co. Almond Creme Bath Soap Stirling Coniferous Pre-Shave Oil Wet Face Towel Soaked in Hot Water Deodorants : Mennen Speed Stick Razor & Razor Blade: Vintage 1951 Gillette W-2 Super Speed DE/ TTO {Birth Year Razor} Wilkinson Sword DE Blades Shaving Mug & Shaving Soap & Brush:Arletta Mug II (Cobalt Blue Mug that my daughter had) Stirling Soap Co. Stirling Coniferous "Old Corps"& "Oscar 11" Custom 28/65mm TGN Finest Badger F-2 Knot Resin Handle Brush After Shave Balm: RazoRock Ultimate Aftershave After Shave: Stirling Soap Co. Coniferous L to R Back Row: Stirling Coniferous PSO, Arletta II Cobalt Blue Mug Loaded Coniferous Shaving Soap, Stirling Coniferous A/S L to R Front Row: RazoRock Alum Ultimate Aftershave, Wilkinson Sword DE Blades, Vintage 1951 Gillette W-2 Super Speed DE/ TTO {Birth Year Razor}, "Old Corps"& "Oscar 11" Custom 28/65mm TGN Finest Badger F-2 Knot Resin Handle Brush. My wife and I went to an Equestrian Endurance Event, we left home on Thursday and we came home today. I have a three day growth I am really looking forward to shaving. I was going to use my Weber 3pc, SS/DE with the 85 mm Classic Handle, but being as this is my Birthday week I will use my 1951 Gillette W-2 Super Speed DE/TTO {Birth Year Razor}. I was going to pack my shaving kit to take with us, but being as we were "Boondocking" in the RV in the mountains of the East County area of San Diego County, why do that. I am going to put together a second set of Shaving Equipment that will have a permanent home in the RV. I thing I'm going get me a Shaving Mug made out of rubber or plastic. That way if it gets dropped or lost I haven't lost a mug that can't be replaced. So eventually I will have there "Wet Shaving Set's" one for here at the house, one for in my luggage when we travel, and a complete set, Razor, Brush, Mug, Shaving Soap, Pre-Shave Oil and After Shave. Last but not least a belated Happy Father's Day to all of you that resemble that remark!
Menthol Monday It's going to be a hot day today, so I went with my favorite menthol soap: HTGAM Synergy Frost_Byte. This soap is plenty cold and features tea tree oil for extra skin care on top of the kokum butter and other nourishing ingredients. My face stays cold for a good thirty minutes... Longer if I finish with Krampert's Finest a frostbite, as I did today. Everything came together nicely for another great shave. Prep: RR/HTGAM lime menthol Soap: HTGAM Synergy Frost_Byte Brush: Plisson Synthetic Razor: iKon ShaveCraft 101 Blade: Personna Lab Blue AS: Krampert's Finest Frostbite
Monday Prep: Hot Shower-Stirling Coniferous Bath Soap Soap: BdF Mistero by Tcheon Fung Sing Razor: Gillette Slim [6] Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Yellow Sharp Edge (4) Brush: Whipped Dog Silvertip 22mmx48mm Aftershave: Fine Platinum WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angles for my beard) The BdF Mistero today. Great lather and shave! Slim & Ol’ Yeller still chugging along on shave 4 this time. I finished with Fine Platinum. Bob
Only 192 shaving days until Christmas Monday: hot shower w/A La Maison de Provence Rosemary Mint bar soap Somersets Extra Sensitive PSO Gillette Ball End Tech 2 passes SuperMax Super Platinum Tiger (5) VDH badger Treatments Eucalyptus cream (by Hunter Amenities) in a warm mug Thayers unscented w/aloe Brut AS Decided to use some of the Eucalyptus cream that was provided during a hotel stay earlier this year since it looked lonesome on the shelf. It has a nice refreshing scent and lathers easily. My neck was still a little sensitive from yesterday so 2 passes with the Tech was enough and maybe I'll get to shave again tomorrow.
SoS June 16, 2014 Prep: Hot shower. Axe Boost Energizing Face Wash Razor: Gillette FH Tech Blade: Ladas Super Stainless Lather: WSO Green Irish Tweed Brush: Whipped Dog Silvertip Post: Alum. Dickinson WH Aftershave: WSO Green Irish Tweed Go out and get it!
Monday, June 16, 2014 Prep: Warm shower, Cetaphil Lotion Razor: EJ DE89 Head w/ Weber Classic Handle Blade: Personna Lab (2) Lather: Williams Mug Shaving Soap Brush: Oscar11 w/ Omega 20248 Knot Post: Witch Hazel Aftershave: British Sterling Nice, somewhat rushed shave this morning with DFS+ results. Have a great day!
6/16/2014 Menthol Monday!! Prep: Hot shower with Axe chilled cooling Face Wash, home made PSO Razor: Kamphe Bros. Star SE razor, Wade & Butcher Bow straight razor Blade: GEM PTFE coated SE (3) Brush: Vie Long Horse Hair 23mm knot Soap: Yeti Snot shave soap After: Home made ASB, Barbon after shave Cologne: Falling into the sea. A chilly 2 pass Darn Fine Shave. Have a blessed day!
SOTD June 15 Prep: hot shower Razor: George Wostenholm & Son Celebrated I-XL Brush: Vie-Long Soap: Proraso green Passes: 3 (WTG, XTG, ATG) Post: Witch Hazel Another vacation straight razor Monday. I'm not sure what it is about the Proraso green, but I cannot get any menthol effect from this soap. I do get a great lather though. No shave yesterday, but the straight didn't seem to care. I was able to get two passes on both my face and neck, and then opted for a third ATG pass on my face. It wasn't need, but my cheeks are BBS now!
SOTD 6/16 Pre: Maggard razors PSO – Lime Brush: VDH Boar Soap: Maggard Razors Lime & Bergamot Razor: Frankentech (Muhle Handle) Blade: Derby Stainless Splash: Shea Moisture Shave Tea Tree Herbal AS Elixir Post: Azzarro Chrome AS balm After: Pinaud Clubman Classic After Shave Lotion Happy Fathers Day to my fellow Dads out there shaving! I didn’t do a SOTD on Fathers Day because my daughter insisted I stay off the computer LOL We had a great day. Love my kid. At first I thought I had made a mistake grabbing the Derby Blade. It seemed way too mild for the Tech head. Consequently I up ended shaving a tad more aggressively than I usually would, and was rewarded with a couple weepers. Nothing major. I think the Derby would be a better fit in a slightly more aggressive razor like my M3. I think the Maggard Lime & Bergamot is my favorite lime scent so far. Definitely on my “to buy” list. LOVE the Pinaud scent! Stop by That Shave Life!
Monday's shave, running late again Hot water wash with nivea men's sandalwood soap vdh badger Gillette fatboy (d4) persona(2) Florida water Great shave today. lather seemed thin but it did its job. fatboy set on 7. three passes, super close, no touchups needed today. finished with Florida water. Y'all have a great Monday
MONDAY Early Start to a Busy Menthol Monday A comfy 3-pass shave this morning with the Griffon. Ended it with the chilling menthol blast of the 444 balm. Normally my day off, but today is the first day of Vacation Bible School (VBS) and we're anticipating nearly 700 kids, volunteers and teachers descending upon our campus. Five days of classes, activities, food and fun. It should be a great (but exhausting) week! Have a great Monday, everyone!
