Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Prep: Warm shower, Cetaphil Lotion
Razor: EJ DE89 w/ Weber Classic Handle
Blade: Personna Blue Lab (2)
Lather: Arko Shaving Soap
Brush: Oscar11 w/ Omega 20248 Knot
Post: Witch Hazel, Cetaphil Lotion
Aftershave: British Sterling

Not my best shave ever, but far from my worst. It wasn't as close as I usually get. However, I was just sitting here reviewing my shave in my mind and realized that I didn't make my ATG pass. That would explain why it's not as close as usual. Still, a DFS result. I guess I need to concentrate more on my shave when I'm shaving instead of letting my mind wander to all the other things I have going on.

Have a great day!

6/8 Gong
De Vergulde Hand
Classic 2
Nice shave, have a good one.

Wednesday:
hot shower w/Pears Transparent bar soap
Homemade PSO
Gillette Aristocrat 2+ passes
Gillette 7 O'Clock Permasharp Stainless (1)
EverReady 150 boar
TOBS Jermyn St cream (sample) in a warm bowl
Thayers w/aloe
Pinaud Clubman Special Reserve AS

Very nice shave today. First time with this 7 O'Clock green having already tried the "other" green (Thanks, Dale). The first pass was so smooth I was halfway through it before I remembered I was supposed to be testing the blade. Of course, I could have just been daydreaming and more than one factor may have contributed to today's success. The Aristocrat is a very smooth razor and I'm using a new formula pre-shave that came out pretty close to what I'm aiming for in a PSO so I'm anxious to try this blade with some different set-ups.

SOTD August 13 - Straight Razor-a-thon

Vacation shave

Prep: hot shower
Razor: G. Wostenholm and Son CANUCK I.XL
Brush: Vie-Long
Cream: Proraso Blue
Passes: 2 (WTG, XTG) + touchups
Post: Alum, Arko Ice Mint

I went back to the Proraso Blue for a couple reasons, mainly because it is a great cream. It had also been suggested that there was a touch of menthol. I'm not surprised, but could not detect the menthol. I figured the Arko Ice Mint After Shave would make up for it. Well at least I got being wrong out of the way nice and early.

Stayed up a little too late last night; I was able to shake the cob webs out buy the time I put blade to face though. The first pass didn't seem to remove much beard and I was thinking I might need to add on a third pass if things didn't improve. Well I used the alum to help stretch out my face and took my time with the second pass, and the shave improved. Other than my jawline, I was happy with the shave after the second pass. I had more then enough lather so I made the call to target my jawline/neck area. Much better, almost a BBS; but almost only counts in horse shoes and hand grenades. That extra pass/touchup unfortunately came with some irritation too. Seeing as I already had the alum out, I braced my self for the sting. It wasn't as intense as I feared!

Gillette LC New
Gillette 7OC Indian Green
Semogue BC Mistura
Synergy Bay Rum
Alum
Superior 70

I've put all my other gear away and have been using this kit daily. About the only thing that changes is my blade as I have a variety of them to use up.

iKon Slant Shave Two
Today I only needed two passes, which felt smooth while it was happening, but left my face a bit tender. I used Ferox because I love the post shave feel, and the Gondolier AS is nurturing, too. This was not a bad shave... I'm still learning this slant head. I noticed a different sound from this one, too... Higher pitched than with my other razors.

Prep: RR/HTGAM lime menthol
Soap: B&M Ferox
Brush: Plisson Synthetic
Razor: iKon Slant
Blade: Personna lab blue (2)
AS: HTGAM Gondolier AS/Cologne

Ty-It does have menthol, but you will notice it is far down on the list.

Proraso Blue Cream Ingredients:

Aqua, Stearic Acid, Cocos nucifera Oil, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Parfum, Sodium Hydroxide, Aloe barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycyrrhiza glabra Root Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Menthol, Pentaerythirityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Metasilicate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Sodium Hydroxymethlglycinate.

Wednesday morning -


Prep - Noxzema & hot towel
Lather - Cella Extra Extra Purissima & suribachi
Brush - Omega 40033
Razors - Gillette Single Ring & Garland 5/8
Blade - Feather (15)

2 pass
Warm water rinse & cold water splash
Alum block & Witch-hazel AS

Wednesday
hot shower
Rooney Heritage Stubby 3XL
Myrsol Emulsion PPB
TSD Rosemary Mint SS
Gillette Ranger Tech/Kai (3)
cold water rinse
Monster Block Alum
cold water rinse
Tend Skin
Myrsol Agua Balsamica ASL
Tam Dao edp

Nice 2 pass face + 1 for the dome=BBS all around!!!

Stay frosty,my friends!

Razor: Gillette Toggle (S5)
Blade: SuperMax SP Tiger (D8)
Brush: IBLE 2012 Boar
Bowl: Aesop Stainless Steel Bowl
Pre Shave Soap: MRGLO Lime
Pre Shave Oil: Homemade Cedar-Lavender
Shave Soap: WSO Zaro (Fougere)
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: Speick​

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Wednesday 08/13/14

Prep: Gaia face scrub
Oil: Shave Secret
Brush: 20mm Whipped dog set deep
Scuttle: Georgetown Pottery
Razor: 1912 EverReady SE
Blade: Gem Blue Star
soap: french soap mix with a touch of Rose of Bulgaria
Post: alum sprayed on
Witch Hazel: Generic Rose scented


Today I was having a great shave until I went a little fast on my jawline and nicked myself. I know it was all in my head because I was thinking about how long it had been since I had gotten nicked just as I nicked myself. Other than the nick, it was a very good 3 pass shave.

Dovo Fritz Bracht
H.I.S. XL synthetic brush
Proraso pre shave
Barrister & Mann Fougere Aromatique soap
Figaro AS
Lea balm

SOTD
August 13, 2014

Prep: Hot shower. Axe Boost Energizing Face Wash
Razor: Schick adjustable M
Blade: Schick
Lather: MdC
Brush: WD Silvertip
Post: Alum. Dickerson WH
Aftershave: Fine American Blend
I've been having great shaves with injectors.
Go out and get it!

SOTD 8.13.14

Razor: Merkur Futur
Blade: Polsilver
Brush: HL Thater 4124/2 Two Band
Cream: TOBS Eaton College
AS: Proraso

SOTD for Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday .



Left to Right; Whipped Dog 30/65mm Silver Tip Badger Brush; VDH Luxury Mug Set Loaded VDH Luxury Soap ; Weber 3pc. 85mm W/ Classic Handle ; Pacific Shaving Co. All Natural Shaving Oil ;Wilkinson Sword DE Blades Black Container ; Captain's Choice Cat O' Nine Tails

• 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 "Ice Cold Water"

• Deodorant's :

Mennen Speed Stick

• Razor & Razor Blades:

Weber 3pc. 85mm W/Classic Handle
Wilkinson Sword DE Blades {1}

• 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's:

RazoRock Ultimate Aftershave
T.N. Dickinson's Witch Hazel

• After Shave:

Cat O' Nine Tails A/S


I will again use the WTG-XTG-ATG method. Being as it has worked well and produces a great DFS Shave. I did get a BBS Shave on Monday Morning. I did not have any "Nick's or Weeper's" using this method. I will continue to using my Wilkinson Sword DE Blades until the weekend. I put in a New Razor Blade today. I could not take another shave with that blade seemed dull, And seemed to pull rather than glide smoothly on my face. Then as I said before on Friday . Both Saturday and Sunday , were "NO Shave Days" Being as I put in a new blade Sunday Night in preparation for Monday morning for now I will continue using my Weber Razor with a new Razor Blade.{ Wilkinson Sword DE Blades} I will not need to put a different blade in my razor . I also received some shaving soap samples and a package of Polisilver Razor Blade. I will wait until next week to use them and see how well it works for me. Also I decided to switch to my Above the Tie R-1 and see how it works for me. I will switch the short handle on the R-1 plate to the M-1 plate and use the long handle with the R-1 base plate. I have been dealing with several problems and have not posted as I have been. SWMbO has been having problems with her knee and my 97 year old Aunt has had a severe stroke and is being moved to a Hospice Center today. (doesn't look good) Last week they (my cousin's that live in LA area) moved her from her home to a Assisted Living Facility in Pasadena. (an excuse to go to the Old Town Shaving Company, less than a mile from it) So now she is in a Hospital that has one of the best Stroke treatment Center in Southern Taxifornia (aka So. California)

How do you like the Merkur Futur?

Wednesday

Prep: CeraVe facial cleanser
Soap: HTGAM "Non Scents"
Brush: Oscar11 custom with HIS knot
Razor: Gillette Tech head on ShaveCraft handle
Blade: Gillette SharpEdge yellow
After: Cold rinse, CeraVe lotion

Excellent close, comfortable shave. The Tech head works so much better with a hefty handle rather than the little ball head handle that was the original equipment.

Prayers for your loved ones. I bought my MdC from Old Town, it's old school, no online sales, call Damon and he prices and ships. Nice people! I took the virtual tour, very nice looking store.

What Oscar11 using a "Store Bought Shaving Brush" That's blasphemous behavior !

I'm going to go out on a limb and speculate DD's comments on the Futur to be: very efficient, very audible, great results, and potentially slippery —the razor, not the dome—although that result IS a possibility!
Having owned one myself, I appreciated that razor.