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
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.
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!
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.
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
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
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
