SoS: November 17, 2014 - November 23, 2014

Weber PH Wave
Gillette Silver Blue
Semogue BC Cerda
Institut Karite Soap

 

I opened a new tin of The Soap Exchange Cool Water soap this morning and experienced the exact same thing. After working with it for a few minutes, I gave up and went to Proraso cream and I didn't have enough time to play with a new soap. I was able to quickly work up soap suds, but I never could get it to turn creamy. I'll work with it this evening and see what I can do.

 

Pre: Maggard Razors PSO – Cherry Sandalwood Vanilla
Brush: Shea Moisture Synthetic
Soap: Van Yulay Natural Shaving Creamy Soap – Jamaican Me Crazy
Razor: Gillette TTO Black Handle
Blade: Personna Lab Blue
Splash: Thayers Natural Remedies Lemon Witch Hazel w/ Aloe Vera Astringent
Post: Dove Men+Care ASB + Lucky Tiger Bay Rum AS

13 degrees (feels like -1) and at least a foot of snow on the ground. Made for a very arctic type trudge of a walk this morning!

Shiver over to That Shave Life!

 

11/17/2014

Prep: Hot shower with Nivea Face Wash with menthol, home made PSO
Razor: PAL Adjustable, Imperial Razor Warranted Barbers Favorite straight razor
Blade: Personna injector super stainless (1)
Brush: Vie Long Horse Hair
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
After: Home made ASB, Aqua Velva Ice Blue after shave
Cologne: Tom Ford - Tobacco Vanille

Well, I pulled out the PAL Adjustable and installed a new Personna blade. The MWF lathered up nicely. I started to use the PAL and with one pass it seemed that the stubble was not reduced at all. Putting down the PAL, I continued on with the Barbers Favorite. Moving slowly and methodically the stubble was removed. With only a small nick on my chin, I ended up with a Darn Fine Shave +. The AV brought the chill and the TV will keep me smelling great all day.

Have a blessed day!

 

Tuesday

Prep: Hot Shower-Stirling Tuscany Bath Soap
Soap: Maggard Limes & Bergamot
Razor: Gillette Slim
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (1)
Brush: Whipped Dog Silvertip-24mmx48mm
Aftershave: Country Club-Modern Fougere

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

Maggard Limes & Bergamot today. 20 seconds: load and go with the Whipped Dog. I put a new Gillette Silver Blue in the Slim. Great, smooth, close, nick free shave. I finished with Country Club-Modern Fougere.

Bob

 

Dalan D'Men Cool SC
Whipped Dog Silver Tip brush
Schick 66/G4 razor
Personna blade
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel/Sage mix
CO Bigelow 1585 cologne

Another 1st today using the Dalan D'Men SC and it's pretty darn good regardless that it is a budget cream. Lots of creamy, yougurty lather that lead to a very nice shave indeed. Will definitely keep this one in the rotation.

 

Tuesday 11/18/14

Prep: glycerin soap
Pre-Shave Oil: Shave Secret
Brush: 20mm Whipped dog set deep
Scuttle: Georgetown Pottery
Razor: Gillette New Long Comb
Blade: Ladas
Lather: My French Soap Mix
Post: Alum sprayed on
Witch Hazel: Generic unscented
A/S: Stirling Sharp Dressed Man
Balm: Avon Musk Marine After Shave Conditioner


Today was an excellent 3 pass shave.

 

Looks like you're getting close to your sweet spot on the Slim.

 

Tuesday

Prep: CeraVe cleanser
Soap: Mike's Natural unscented
Brush: Omega S10049 "synthetic boar"
Razor: Feather AS-D2
Blade: Personna med prep
After: Cold rinse, CeraVe lotion

Good lather from the Mike's soap. Comfortable result.

 

18 November 2014

* Ikons Shavecraft 102 Slant
* Super Iridium
* Super 3-Band + ZenShave C7 Snakewood
* Mystic Water Sandalwood Rose
* Unrefined Shea Butter




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Tuesday
hot shower
Shavemac Custom 167,2 band,d01,fan
Somersets PSO
TSD Egyptian Spice Lanolin Stick

iKon SC 102,UFO Godzilla Handle/Voskhod (2)---The 102 slant head came in yesterday,I may like this version better than the original iSlant,and that's a hard act to follow.It's easier to load,might be a smoother shave,but it's still to early to tell.I got a very smooth shave from it today.I'll probably use it all week with different handles to find the sweet spot.The Godzilla handle is pretty hefty,but well balanced,so far I am impressed
cold water rinse
Monster Block Alum
cold water rinse
Tend Skin
TSD Sensitive ASM ,Great skincare!
Tauer L'Air du Desert Marocain

NEWS FLASH!!!

The L'occitane Plisson Cade brush is back in stock,just got delivery as I was about to post SOTD.Looks good,and it came with a brush stand,not bad for 30 bucks,can't wait to give it a spin.

 

Tuesday morning -


Prep - Noxzema & hot towel
Lather - Cella Extra Extra Purissima & suribachi
Brush - Ever Ready wood refurb w' 22mm 2-band @ 42mm
Razor - Thomas Tillotson 6/8

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





Cool & clear again this morning, 8ºF/-13ºC at 06:00 and maybe 55ºF/13ºC by this afternoon. Lots of sun again today and no breeze, so it looks to be a beautiful November day all around. The Tillotson was great this morning, as were the Cella & DIY 2-band, as ever. Have a good 'un folks.

 

A lovely brush captured beautifully in this photo!
I do love that snakewood!

 

Tuesday:
hot shower w/Murray and Lanman Jabon de Reuter bar soap
Homemade PSO
Gillette Ball End Tech 2 passes
Feather Hi Stainless Platinum (4)
BurmaShave boar
Savon du Midi Savon a barbe Vetyver soap in a warm mug
Thayers unscented w/aloe
Wm Neumann 1911 AS

Almost went for a menthol shave today after not shaving yesterday and missing Menthol Monday but then I considered the outside temperature and changed my mind.

 

Tuesday 18th November



Warm shower
Hot towel
Mike's Pine & Cedarwood scuttle lathered
Finest Badger brush made by myself
Gillette Hybrid Tech
Gillette 7 O'clock Sharp Edge (1)
Cold rinse
Thayers Lavender witch hazel
Boots Freshwood aftershave

 

iKon Shavecraft 102
Voskhod
Simpson P8
B&M - Fougere Aromatique
B&M - Fougere Classique

Atelier Cologne - Gold Leather

 

Was reminded today of how unforgiving the 46 Aristocrat is for me. I think the Supermax Sunrise blade wasn't a good choice. Really felt it on the 3rd pass. More than a few weepers, but some mentholated Nivea at the end fixed most.

Here's hoping to a better shave tomorrow!

Oh and I now have enough moustache to put some wax in to brush it and train the growth. Handle bar here I come!

 

SOTD
November 18, 2014

Prep: Hot shower. Corn Huskers Lotion
Razor: iKon SC102 Slant Head/iKon Handle
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Lather: KO Shave Cotton
Brush: Omega 10066
Post: Alum. Dickerson WH
Aftershave: Royal Copenhagen Musk. Axe Shield Sensitive
First time using corn huskers, I'll have a better feel after a couple more uses. KO Shaves Cotton, I really like the performance, scent and size of the tin. It's a KO!
Go out and get it!

 

Manaslu M-55
Muhle synthetic brush
Barrister & Mann Fougere Imperiale soap
Myrsol K

 

RedTip Tuesday...

I was in the mood for a good classic barbershop scent and paired the Red Tip with a fresh GSB blade. Great results yet again from this setup.

I recently visted Cold River Soapworks, and it looks like Larry is only selling his select line of soap. The website looks great, but it makes me wonder if the classic and original lines are done?

Have a good one gents.