Home-made soap by @maltedmilk

Dove Men's Face Wash
“1914” American Druggist Recipe
Made Rite Boar Brush
1914 Ever-Ready
GEM Super Stainless
CWR
Thayers Cucumber WH
Aqua Velva Ice Blue

Today, I face-lathered a soap by @maltedmilk called "1914 American Druggist Recipe." Using my Made Rite boar brush, I loaded for 30+ seconds. I got airy lather that disipated before the pass was over. It was slick though but not too friendly to my skin. I did two passes with my Ever-Ready 1914 and Gem Super Stainless blade giving me a close, audible shave. After my cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayers Cucumber WH and Aqua Velva Ice Blue after shave. I had intended to give this soap three chances, but I think one will do it. Tomorrow I will try the IdC. It has more promise.

Hope that you had a Happy Birthday. Belated.

Planned Shave for Tuesday 29Jul14 :

• Shower & Pre-Shave:

Neutrogena Men Invigorating Face Wash
Neutrogena T/Gel Therapeutic Shampoo - Extra Strength
Burt's Bees Natural Skin Care For Men Bar Soap
Pacific Shaving Co. All Natural Shaving Oil
Wet Face Towel Soaked in "Hot Water"

• Deodorants :

Old Spice Classic

• Razor & Razor Blades:

ATT Atlas M-1 88mm Kronos Handle
Wilkinson Sword DE Blades

• Shaving Mug & Shaving Soap & Brush:

VDH Luxury Mug Set
VDH Luxury Shave Soap
Whipped Dog 30/65mm Silver Tip Badger Black&White Marbled Resin Handle

• After Shave Balm:

RazoRock Ultimate Aftershave

• After Shave:

Cat O' Nine Tails A/S

I am going to use the WTG-XTG-ATG method again. I have used it everyday this past week and it seems to be working well for me. Yesterday Monday , I did not get a "Rudy Castiel Clean Used Car" aka Rudy Castiel Clean Shave. Using this method so why change, what works. I did get a DFS,on Monday Morning, so why change. I did not get a BBS Shave if I do say so myself. To get my DFS shave I had to make 4 passes. I did change the Razor that I was using from my Weber 3pc 85mm W/Classic Handle to my Above the Tie Atlas M-1, although I had no "Nick's and Weeper's" so the use of the Alum Block was not needed or warranted. I do like the cooling effect of the Alum Block, or Witch Hazel. So I may put some on, again tomorrow morning. I will use the razor for the next couple of days, and see if it's just because I am not used to using this Razor as compared to my Weber.
I wonder if anyone else is thinking about a "No-Buy August"?



Left to Right; Whipped Dog 30/65mm Silver Tip Badger Brush; VDH Luxury Mug Set Loaded VDH Luxury Soap ; ATT Atlas M-1 88mm Kronos Handle ; Pacific Shaving Co. All Natural Shaving Oil ;Wilkinson Sword DE Blades Black Container ; Captain's Choice Cat O' Nine Tails

TUESDAY
Late Monday Night Shave
Early start in the A.M. means a late night Monday eve shave. An easy 3-pass shave with the Beau Brummel—a smoooooth shaver–just like its cousin, the Dubl Duck.
The alum block revealed no tender spots so all in all, a great way to end the day,

Have a blessed Tuesday, everyone!

2nd day of Ramadan Bairam Shave
Razor: Edwin Jagger DE8911
Blade: Rapira (1)
Brush: Vie-Long White Horse Hair
Soap: Arko with 1 drop of Mint, 3 drops of Eucalyptus oil
AS: Brut Original

today's shave
hot water wash with nivea men's
sandalwood soap
whipped dog silvertip
Gillette super speed(y1)
persona lab (2)
aqua velva ice blue
today's shave really nice.I added some Jack black with my unknown sandalwood, face lathered, with the dog. I used my lil ugly super speed. shined it up last night, decided to use it today. I'm surprised we have anything past that model,I find it to be very efficient and soooo easy to use.super close comfortable shave. finished with ice blue.
y'all have an easy day

Cobra Classic
Feather Pro
Thater 4125/0
RR The Freedberg
Fine - Platinum

Creed - Aventus

Happy Birthday Roderick!!!!

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Prep: Warm shower, Cetaphil Lotion
Razor: EJ DE89 Head w/ Weber Classic Handle
Blade: Personna Lab Blue (2)
Lather: Williams Mug Shaving Soap
Brush: Parker handle w/ TGN Synthetic Knot
Post: Witch Hazel, Cetaphil Lotion
Aftershave: Old Spice

Nice, easy BBS shave.

Have a great day!

Eid Mubarak, Can!

SOTD July 29

Prep: hot shower
Razor: Slim Twist
Blade: Treet Platinum (day 2)
Brush: Vie-Long
Soap: Col Conk lime
Passes: 2 (WTG, XTG)
Post: Dove men hydrate+

Yesterday I decided that I have too many "better" tools to have to deal with unpleasant shaves, so I moved the Treet Platinum over to the slim twist.

The Col Conk exploded into a nice lather almost as soon as the brush hit the puck. Once it got to mu face, the lather was nicely refreshing and offered great glide. The first pass was significantly more comfortable then with yesterday's Aristocrat. There was some sting when I rinsed before the second pass however... the second pass went smoother then the first, but again there was stinging with the cold water rinse.

I finished with Dove men hydrate+, a nice balm the a don't use as often as I should.

So, do I tuff it out with the Treet Platinum, or move on to a different blade?

Wonderful Shave
My second use of the Regent resulted in the best shave I've had in a while. Super smooth and easy with no weepers or irritation. This razor cuts noisily through my stubble with its easy to find angle and balanced feel. Even though this handle is not original, it seems made for it.
Frost_Byte is very refreshing, I could easily use this soap exclusively, though I would miss my beloved Tabac. I finished with Synergy Bay Rum Tonic for a nice scent and pleasant extension of the cool.

Prep: Burt's Bees Face Wash
Soap: HTGAM Synergy Frost_Byte
Brush: Plisson Synthetic
Razor: Gillette Regent with bar handle
Blade: Personna Lab Blue (1)
AS: HTGAM Synergy Bay Rum Tonic

6/8 Wacker Inox
D.R. Harris Windsor SS
homemade brush
Fine Clean Vetiver
Very nice shave. Have a good one.

Tuesday:

Shower with Stirling MITA Bath Soap
#6 Horsehair
Super Speed/Rapira day 2
Gada Cool Mint SC
Stirling Glacial Wintergreen WH
Chabrawichi 555 Cologne

What a nice and smooth shave this was - it's been a long time I haven't used my Gada Cool Mint cream so I decided to go with it today, and I'm glad I did. Lots of rich, stable lather with a nice minty/lemony scent and plenty of menthol. Talking about menthol, the Glacial Wintergreen witch hazel gave me such a freeze after my shave which felt awesome. My Rapira blade knocked off my tough stubble so effortlessly and comfortably.

Thank you so much, Jeff!
I didn't figure it out at first, but after I googled the phrase, I understood. "Eid Mubarak" is an Arabic phrase. We say "Ramazan Bayramın mübarek olsun", "hayırlı bayramlar" or "iyi bayramlar" in Turkey.
Appreciated, my friend

Pre: Maggard Razors PSO – Lime
Brush: GBS Pure Badger
Soap: TOBS – Avacado
Razor: Merkur 41C 1904 OC
Blade: Astra SP (4)
Splash: Shea Moisture Shave Tea Tree Herbal Bump Preventer
Post: Aubrey Organics City Rhythms AS Balm & Master Well bay Rum AS

If you like the smell of avocados, then this soap is for you! The scent is very strong and stays pretty prevalent throughout the shave...

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Roderick! Sorry I missed your Birthday! I hope you had a GREAT one!

Tuesday

Prep: Hot Shower-Stirling Scots Pine Bath Soap
Soap: Cold River Soap Works-Bergamot & Bay
Razor: Gillette Slim [6]
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (4)
Brush: oscar11 TGN 2-Band Finest-24mmx50mm
Aftershave: Fine Italian Citrus

WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angles for my beard)

My first outing with a Cold River Soap Works shave soap. I ordered the Bergomot & Bay soft verson. The scent is spectacular, as manly as they come. It produced quick, easy, thick, cushioning lather. The Slim and GSB breezed on to a smooth, close, nick free shave. I finished up with Fine Italian Citrus. It is the 2nd generation with additional menthol and was discontinued, at least temporarily. The other Fine AS have just been redone with less menthol this time.

Bob

Well today is feast here...

Razor: iKon 2013 Deluxe Solid Bar
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (D2)
Brush: Spalted Maple w 24mm Super Silvertip
Bowl: Dirty Bird 1.5 Scuttle
Pre Shave Soap: MRGLO Lime
Pre Shave Oil: Homemade Rosemary Mint
Shave Soap: Klar Kabinett (Thanks Dale)!
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: HTGAM Meta Nectar
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Received a huge chuck of KK as a PIF from Dale (thanks again Dale) and a great shave today with this highly regarded light scented shave soap. Light Rose aroma that was pleasant unlike the heavy scented Rose my dad used of yesteryear. Easy to lather and though not the slick post shave feel I get from my current favorite Tiki Soap, the iKon paired with a SB was quite smooth with this soap and received a BBS in two passes. I now see why and can confirm for myself this is a mighty fine German shave soap.

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Prep: Stirling Sharp Dressed Man Bath Soap
Razor: Gillette Fat Handle Tech
Blade: Voskhod (3)
Brush: Chopped Made Rite Finest Badger
Lather: Maggard Razors Fougère Sauvage
Post: Maggard Razors Alum
Aftershave: Pinaud Lilac Vegetal

Another great shave. My face is very smooth, my neck wasn't irritated, and my face smells great.