SoS: July 7, 2014 - July 13, 2014

SOTD 7.9.14

Razor: R41 Head on a Bulldog Handle
Blade: Polsilver
Brush: WD 24mm on a Firehouse Handle
Cream: Proraso Blue
AS: Speick
ASB: GFTrumpers Lime Skin Food

 

Gem Micromatic Clog Pruf
Gem SS Blade
Simpson Duke 3
Cella
Floid Blue

 

Getting better by the hour.

 

Richard, strangely enough the Glacial Wintergreen puck which I'm using lathers like a maniac. The original Glacial soap which Rod launched last fall was very, very hard to lather. The first time I used it no matter what I did, it remained pasty and slimy and refused to get fluffy. The menthol effect could have given you frostbite and the skincare was great also, but the damned lather was a nightmare to get going. That was when I heard that the soap needed extra fermenting time so I left it out and uncovered for a month and I swear, the lather exploded beautifully on my face when I started using it again. Rod re-did the formula several times on all his Glacial soap line and the latest batches are apparently excellent. One thing though, these soaps are thirstier than most others and you have to play with the water/soap ratio sometimes. Myself, I start with a relatively dry brush and then I start loading it. After about 30-40 seconds of loading I begin to face-lather and if I'm satisfied with the lather I continue. If I feel it needs some extra water, I put a bit on my palm and throw it on my brush and then I load a little more soap. That generally gives me great lather. Try it that way.

 

Planned Shave 10 July 2014 ...

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SoS - Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Hot shower
Prep: Homemade PSO
Brush: Simpsons Duke 3
Soap: Stirling Bay Rum
Razor: Merkur 38C
Blade: SuperMax Titanium (2)
Post: Nivea Sensitive PSB
Aftershave: Ogallala Bay Rum w/ Limes & Peppercorns

Comfortable, 3 pass DFS today. The Stirling Bay Rum soap is very nicely scented.

- Don

 

You are right on! Man are they cold. Skin care, glide, ect... they're all there. Oh well, I'll be patient. It'll be hot a few more months. I'll try your method lathering in the morning, thank you!

 

Anything to help!

 

Noxzema Classic Clean
Col. Conk Bay Rum Shave Soap
VDH Natural Boar
Schick M Adjustable
Schick Injector Stainless Blade
CWR
Thayers Cucumber WH
Pinaud Clubman AS

I am very pleased with the performance of my VDH natural boar brush. It face-lathered the Col. Conk Bay Rum Shave Soap easily. I did two passes with the Schick M adjustable and Schick blade for a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayers Cucumber WH and Pinaud Clubman after shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

THURSDAY
Last night of late night shaves…for a while

Tonight's shave consisted of sort of an international vibe: German razor, Italian brush, French soap, balm & alum, with the PSO made in the USA.
The Henckel is a real nice shaver—easy to navigate and lightweight. Not crazy about the flat scales, but a very nice shave, just the same.

Have a blessed Thursday, everyone!

 

Razor Eiko YSK2 Yasuki Steel full hollow 13/16
Strop Kanayama Cordovan #8000
Brush Custom Le Tuft Blue 8
Boellis Panama 1924
Alum & Witch Hazel
L'Occitane Baux balm
Scent Paco Rabanne XS Edt.

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Planned Shave for Thursday 10Jul14 :

• Shower & Pre-Shave:

Neutrogena Men Invigorating Face Wash
Neutrogena T/Gel Therapeutic Shampoo - Extra Strength
Stirling Soap Co. Tea Tree Bath Soap
Stirling Coniferous Pre-Shave Oil
Wet Face Towel Soaked in "Ice Cold Water"

• Deodorants :

Mennen Speed Stick

• Razor & Razor Blades & Standby Razor:

Weber 3pc. 85mm. W/Classic Handle
Wilkinson Sword DE Blades
Schick Xtereme 3 Disposable

• Shaving Mug & Shaving Soap & Brush:

Arletta Mug II (Daughter's Cobalt Blue Mug)
Stirling Soap Glastonbury(test #1)

• After Shave Balm:

RazoRock Ultimate Aftershave

• After Shave:

Stirling Soap Co. Coniferous

L to R Back; Row Stirling Coniferous PSO ; Arletta's Mug II (Daughter's Cobalt-Blue Mug ) Mug Loaded with Glastonbury(test #1) Stirling Coniferous A/S
L to R Front Row; "Old Corps"& "Oscar 11" Custom 28/65mm TGN Finest Badger F-2 Knot Resin Handle Brush
Weber 3pc. S/S Polished Head 85mm Classic Handle ;Schick Xtereme 3 Disposable ; RazoRock Ultimate Aftershave

 

How is colonel conks bay rum scent And the lather, are they good?

 

that looks just like my twin 81's, except with wood scales.'purdy'

 

Thursday:

Neutrogena Men Facial Wash
Large Horsehair Barbershop
Super Speed/Rapira day 4
Stirling Glacial Lemon Chill SS
Lubriderm Unscented Moisturizer
Osage Rub AS
Aramis EdT

Ever since I received my first Stirling Glacial soap last fall I fell in love with them and became addicted to them. This Lemon Chill is simply awesome. A lovely lemony/menthol scent with terrific lather and a menthol freeze which can make your face feel like it's coming off. The Rubby Dubby Doo has that same effect as well. Once again, two passes resulted in a great BBS shave with the help of my Super Speed/Rapira combination.

 

Thursday morning
Brush: Rooney 3/1 Ebony & Best
Soap: Tabac, bowl lathered
Razor: Gold Fat Handled Tech
Blade: Polsilver Brown
AS:Eau des Baux
gonna be a long day, at least it started out great.

 

Thursday, July 10th, 2014



The Italian Shave. Again.​

• Pre-shave: Prep Derma Protective Pre-Shave Cream
• Soap: Prep Shaving Soap
• Brush: Omega Bristle Brush 10275
• Bowl: Gerby Bowl
• Strop: Mastro Livi Loom Strop and Hand Palm Stropping
• Razor: Mastro Livi Damasteel, 7/8 Full Hollow, Mastro Livi Snake Point
• Post-Shave: Umbrian Extravirgin Olive Oil
• After Shave: RazorGuy Bay Rum After Shave

 

Feather Portable Bulldog
Perma-Sharp Super
Semogue BC Cerda
CO Bigelow SC
Alum
Superior 70

 

today's shave courtesy of John Beeman
hot water wash with nivea men's
musgo real lime basil(thanks John)
Parker pure badger
Gillette fatboy(d4)(7)
Gillette Wilkinson sword( thanks again John)
virgin island bay rum
today's shave was pretty smooth. Prolly coulda went with two passes. the third pass was overkill. definitely bbs today. finished with bay rum.
hot one in Florida today, y'all stay cool