SoS: September 15, 2014 - September 21, 2014

Well since it is your birthday, you know the old wheel of regalement is brought out and has come up with this ...

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I am getting to know my slim right now, but i have a schick on the way and I really love my MMOC. But Im not gonna do SEptember =P

 

Brush: Van Der Hagen Badger
Razor: Gillette FB (f1) 1960 (5)
Blade: Feather (1)
Mug: Van Der Hagen
Cream: Cella
Post shave: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel, Jack Black gel, Old Spice original Shulton 1980 AS (gift from my father in law)


FB still on 5 as it has been working great for me. The VDH Badger whipped up some nice lather in the VDH mug. Another nice acceptable shave in 2 passes WTG XTG and then 1 pass ATG on my neck. Splash of WH, cleanup, Jack Black gel and some OS and it's off to the shooting range with my family. You know what they say in Texas, "The family that shoots together stays together"!

 

First shave with a vintage decided to do my first SOTD post.

Hot shower
Pre Shave: Nivea face wash
Soap: Cella
Brush: Burma boar brush.
Razor: 64 Gillette Slim Set on 3
Blade: Crystal (3)
Post: Alum, T.N. Dickinson's WH, Aqua Velva, Nivea post shave balm



Great shave little irritating have to used to the new razor. I love this razor.

 

That, sir, is about the nicest scuttle I've ever seen!

 

Welcome to the Den, and choosing a Gillette Adjustable as your first Vintage razor. Be warned, it will be difficult to use anything else IMHO. Enjoy the ride!

 

Welcome to the SOTD!

 

Happy Birthday Scott

 

EJ Razor
Topaz Blade
NoName Chinese Best Badger
TSD Crackling Firewood SS
Arko Kommando AS

 

Very nice brush!

 

happy birthday Scott

 

OMG, Hej Thomas - long time no see!

 

SoS - Sunday, September 21, 2014

Cool shower
Prep: Homemade PSO
Brush: Simpsons Duke 3
Soap: Cella
Razor: Merkur 38C
Blade: Derby (3)
Aftershave: Ogallala Bay Rum with Limes and Peppercorns

The combination of Cella and the Duke produced surprisingly weak lather this morning. I don't know if I added too little/much water, but my results were bubbly, thin, and dissipated quickly. Throw in a Derby blade that is far from my favorite, and you get a challenging shave. I gave up after my lather did, at two passes and settled for a CCS. And that's being generous only because I did not open any nicks or weepers. I'm hoping for better luck tomorrow.

- Don

 

Sunday

Prep: wash with Clear Essentials glycerin soap
Soap: Petal Pusher Fancies "Scentsless"
Brush: Whipped Dog synthetic
Razor: Gillette Tech
Blade: Personna Med Prep
After: Cold rinse, CeraVe lotion

Easy, smooth shave.

 

Thanks Obi! It is actually a lather Mug that came as a set. There is a brush and trac II razpr with it. See the photo below:



The ship design is copied on to all three pieces. It's pretty hard to photograph this without a glare from the flash but you get the idea.

 

That Tech looks like new!

 

Thanks for the birthday wishes. A ride would have been very nice, but instead I spent the day with my family. As much as I love riding, I love spending time with my family even more. Besides, I have a solo trip to the mountains in a couple of weeks.

 

Reminds me of my OS Cobalt Blue mug taken to the next level. Beautiful set

 

Thank you! Yes this Tech is a very nice one.

 

Thanks for the birthday wishes. It's been a great day!