SOTD
September 5, 2014

Prep: Hot shower. Axe Boost Energizing Face Wash
Razor: Schick Dial Adjustable
Blade: Schick
Lather: WSP Rustic Fougere Noir
Brush: Simpsons Berkeley 46B
Post: Alum. Dickerson WH
Aftershave: Clubman Vanilla. Axe Shield Sensitive
First time using WSP Fougere Noir, easy to lather, nice slick and cushiony. Love the scent.
Go out and get it!

Pre: Shave Secret
Brush: Custom Boar by Steve Brown Swirl Handle
Soap: Arko Men – Cool
Razor: ’’72 Gillette Tech with Muhle handle (Frankentech)
Blade: Rapira Super Stainless(2)
Splash: Humphreys Alcohol Free Cucumber Melon Witch Hazel Facial Toner
Post: Pinaud Clubman Classic AS

Nice comfortable shave this morning. Nothing too exciting but nothing disappointing either. Just a smooth, regular shave....

Smooth on over to That Shave Life!

Friday
hot shower
DB Brush Scuttle filled with ice water-M&F Chief
Myrsol Emulsion ,very nice slickness with a slight menthol hit.
Mystic Water Lavender Lime face lathered with 4 drops M-Bomb
EverSharp Hydro-Magic/Pella coated (9)
cold water rinse
Monster Block Alum
cold water rinse
Tend Skin
Stirling MITA WH
Crabtree & Evelyn West Indian Lime Cologne

I always get a great shave from my Hydro-Magic,especially the dome shaves and today was no exception,BBS all around!

Stay frosty,my friends and enjoy the weekend!

Friday:
hot shower w/Yardley Jasmine Pearl bar soap
Somersets Extra Sensitive PSO
Gillette FatBoy (9) 2 passes
Gillette Super Thin Platinum (3)
Omega boar
TSD Grey Vetiver soap in a warm bowl
Thayers unscented w/aloe
Royall Vetiver AS lotion

Nice close 2 pass shave.
Easily whipped up some smooth buttery lather with plenty of slickery and a pleasingly mild scent that paired very well with the Royall.

Where do I find this soap?

I got it from Royal Shave which is USA based. The soap is made in Germany and also known as Rivivage.

Friday 09/05/14

Prep: Gaia face scrub
Oil: Shave Secret
Brush: 20mm Whipped dog set deep
Scuttle: Georgetown Pottery
Razor: Gillette New Open Comb
Blade: Feather
soap: Provence Sante
Post: alum sprayed on
Witch Hazel: Generic unscented
AS: Sampson's all natural

Another great shave with the New Open Comb and Provence Sante. I am unsure how I did it, but after the first pass I had a DFS. After the second pass, it felt BBS, so I stopped. Usually it takes me a minimum of 3 passes. This must be my lucky day. I'm off to buy a lottery ticket.

Razor: 2013 Muhle Baseplate w C410i Spitfire Mk Ia (3D printed top cap)
Blade: Personna Med Prep (D2)
Brush: TGN 24mm Super Badger bulb w H2 Handle
Bowl: Suribachi 5” bowl
Pre Shave Soap: MRGLO Lime
Pre Shave Oil: Homemade Bay Rum w Lime
Shave Soap: Tiki Soaps Bay Rum w Lime
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: Captain’s Choice​

Todays shave with the 2011 R41 3D printed top cap was not as aggressive as yesterday and only thing that changed was using Tiki Soap but Cella from the brick is pretty darn good soap. Today's picture you can see the minute ridges running lengthwise on the top cop and guess it is possible that they are smoothing down with repeated use as again no weepers, skipping or tugging this morning. Believe I can eek out another day with this top cap when normally I can only use the 2011 R41 two days in a row as irritation starts to kick in by the end of the 2nd pass of day two. Yes this top cap replacement for the R41 2013 does indeed provide a shave that is more aggressive as the 2013 R41 and so far my experience with this replica is that it is as aggressive as the 2011 R41 as the developer intended it to be. Have great day gents.

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Friday

Prep: soak brush, wash with Clear Essentials glycerin soap
Soap: Mike's Natural unscented
Brush: Oscar11 boar
Razor: Feather AS-D2
Blade: Kai
After: Cold rinse, CeraVe lotion

Great lather from Mike's, as expected. Comfortable smooth shave.

Friday morning, September 5, 2014

Schick E2 Injector with Schick blade (9)
Semogue 1305 boar bristle brush,
Arko shaving soap with hot water lather,
finish with cold water rinse for a CCS!

• Schick j injector
• personna
• Muhle black fiber
• MWF

quick shave ok but not enjoyable because of time constraints. 1pass ATG near BBS

9/5/14

Prep: Shower and face wash with Stirling Naked & Smooth bath bar
Lather: hobbyist IanS Soap Lavender
Brush: Vie-Long 13061M horsehair
Razor: Gillette New LC
Blade: Sharp Stainless (2)
Post: Captain's Choice Bay Rum

I've struggled to have decent lather on the 2nd or 3rd passes with this soap. Its been drying out and disappearing on those passes, so today I made it in my scuttle and it was better. It is pretty thirsty. I made 3 passes today and the New LC gave me no surprises. I am always impressed by how mild this razor is.

Muehle R41 2013
Iridium
Semogue BC Mistura
B&M - Lavanille
Fine - Fresh Vetiver

Atelier Cologne - Gold Leather

Just as I thought! A perfect match! Beautiful lid man!

SOTD Friday 9-5-2014

5/8 Solingen, Full Hollow, Round Point
Proraso PSC
Classic Brand Bay Rum SS
Georgetown Scuttle
Lijun Finest Badger
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Gold Bond Moisturizing Lotion
Pinaud Virgin Island Bay Rum ASL

Saw the Bay Rum in Guys' post and got inspired to use the Bay Rum scent today in my shave as well. I love the clovey scent of the VIBR and it has great staying power. Now that I'm all shaved up and smelling so nice I think I'll go mow the lawn. Ahhh.... the exciting life of retirement.

Frey's Day:
Prep: Hot shower, TSD Jasmine Sambac Preshave balm
Brush: Simpson 56 Best Badger
Croap: RazoRock One-X
Razor: Merkur 41c 1904 OC
Blade: Baili Super Blue Blade (3)
Passes: WTG, XTG, (7, 8)
Post: Cold water splash, Dickinson's WH, RazoRock One-X AS splash
Cologne: Le 3e Homme de Caron by Caron

No third pass today, because I could feel the blade start to wear badly halfway through the 2nd pass. Lathering the One-X was a breeze, as always; anyone who cannot lather this soap has a serious flaw in their technique, IMO. DFS in two passes, then skipped the alum for lack of need.

Is this the one?

Not sure. There is a lot of confusion about this but some say it is and some say Dr. Dittmar is GoldDachs with some common allergens removed. Lets see if Crackstar can help

that is from an old post on a Rivivage review

I can only get 1 shave with the Supermax, and that is with hand strapping it. I only use it when I'm trying a new technique or new razor, as my go to Feathers are great but do not forgive if you aren't paying attention.

Gotta love the FB and I'm loving my WD Silvertip I got 2 weeks. I remember watching my dad shave on Saturday morning. I have a soft spot for everything Old Spice. Enjoy your dad while you can.