That's a serious looking handle. Cool!

Last night's shave. 2 pass BBS. I hadn't used Arko in awhile, but it didn't let me down.

Sune's day:

Prep: Hot shower, Neutrogena Deep Cleaning Gentle Scrub cleanser, TSD Jasmine Sambac Preshave balm
Brush: Simpsons 56 Best Badger
Soap: RazoRock One-X
Razor: Merkur 41c 1904 OC
Blade: Asco Super Stainless (3)
Passes: WTG, XTG (7, 8)
Post: Cold water splash, Bloc Osma Alum, Dickinson's WH, RazoRock One-X AS splash
Cologne: Le 3e Homme d' Caron by Caron

Excellent prep this morning, with the most exfoliating of my facial scrubs. I also let the preshave balm sit on my stubble a bit longer than usual, as I skipped yesterday's shave. Naturally, the One-X produced terrific lather with the Simspons 56. Unfortunately, the slight aging I'd noticed on Friday with the Asco was in full force this AM, as even all that good prep couldn't keep the shave from being tuggy and uncomfortable. As a result, I stopped at 2 passes and a DFS result, and loaded up a Baili for tomorrow.

Sunday November 30, 2014



Mastro Livi Inox "Grifone"​

What a shave! I knew I like this Mastro Livi stainless steel, the very same used for Grifetto, and this artisan made straight razor is just spectacular. Simply confirming the excellent quality of this stainless steel, particularly selected for Grifetto, it is the former "sperimental inox" Mastro Livi used for some of his razors before starting the production of his Grifetto. I have been the very first one to test this stainless steel and it has been love at first sight. That's why I wanted a totally hand made straight razor made from this steel. I absolutely love my new Grifone razor, as well as Mastro Livi Grifetto!​

• Pre-Shave: Myrsol Emulsión
• Soap: Dr K Lime Shaving Soap
• Brush: Mastro Livi Silvertip Badger, 26mm knot, Madagascar Ebony Handle
• Bowl: Dr K Bowl
• Strop: Mastro Livi Loom Strop and Hand Palm
• Razor: Mastro Livi Inox "Grifone", 9/8 Full Hollow, Livi Snake Point
• Post-Shave: Umbrian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• After Shave: RazorGuy Bay Rum Aftershave

Sunday:

Neutrogena Men Facial Wash
#6 Horsehair
Lord Super/Dorco day 6
Gada Cool Mint SC
Proraso Green AS

I think the Gada Cool Mint is absolutely awesome - it's made in Lebanon and so cheap. Over there it costs less than .50 and over here in Montreal you can buy a 75 gram tube for under 2,00$ so you get unbelievable value. It has a lovely minty/lemony scent with great lather and plenty of menthol cooling, along with excellent, soothing skincare because it also contains camomile. The Proraso Green aftershave is another wonderful aftershave which I love - there's no shortage of menthol with stuff either. Today's shave was darned good from my Lord Super.

Know thyself
I tried Maggard's Cinnaconilla today. From the puck, it smells like a cinnamon forest, when lathered the pine comes to the front in a very pleasant way. I really like the scent, unfortunately, I've discovered that I'm sensitive to cinnamon EO - my face got red, but not painful. After the first pass and a half, I finished with Maggard's London Barbershop. I got a great shave. I applied some cortisone cream to my neck and Shea Moisture balm on my face and I'm already seeing reduced redness.
It's a shame because this soap performs very well - easy yogurt lather and a great scent. I'll have to send it along to someone who can handle the cinnamon. I'm not mad in any way... The website said that this soap can cause a reaction in people with sensitive skin. I just did not know I was sensitive. Live and learn.

That really is a lovely razor!

Single Edge Sunday
November 30, 2014

Prep: Hot Shower, Mike's Natural Bath Soap - Pumpkin Spice
Razor: Schick Injector I - 2
Blade: Schick
Brush: B&B Omega Essential Boar
Lather: TSD Shave Stick - Barber Shop
Post: Alum Stick, Dickinson's
Aftershave: Proraso Afternoon Lotion

Excellent shave today. TSD Shave Stick is convenient as well as an outstanding lather. Schick I - 2 performed flawlessly, getting the tight spots around the nose and chin. Last shave on the road. BBS shave on two passes + clean up.
Have a blessed day!

today's shave
hot shower prep with Yardley lavender
whipped dog silvertip
Pyrate's cove lavender soap
Gem bullettip
cvs persona se
Crusella&co paraiso
Colors homme
today's shave went well. I was inspired to go single edge (thanks boojum,bird,swarden). the Pyrate's cove made good lather. the bullet tip gave three passes. nice'n clean. finished with a splash of paradise and a touch of colors.
church today y'all come with me. granddaughter is getting baptized, praise the Lord.

SOTD
November 30, 2014

Prep: Hot shower. Axe Shield Face Wash
Razor: iKon SC102 Slant Head/iKon Handle
Blade: Ladas
Brush: L'Occitane Plisson
Lather: RazoRock XXX
Post: Alum. Dickinson WH
Aftershave: RazoRock XXX. RazorRock XXX Milk
My first go with the Plisson, this brush lives up to all the hype! Soft. Lather monster. The packaging is fantastic! Comes with a plastic stand. RR XXX whipped up great! 3pass DFS finished with RR XXX aftershave and Milk. Smooth and fresh!
Go out and get it!

11/30/14​

Finally finished my tube of Old Spice cream yesterday, so get to move onto something new. Wouldn't you know it? Joanna sent me a package from The Shave Den Shop and well, I decided I ought to try out the coconut.

I liked it. I loaded my horsehair brush well and made some nice slick and protective lather right on the old face. 3 passes later and I was smelling faintly like an island, with the coconut and bay rum scents.

Sunday morning -


Prep - Noxzema & hot towel
Lather - PannaCrema San Francesco & suribachi
Brush - Made Rite B1082 Keyhole w/ 24mm 2-band @ 45mm
Razor - George Savage 8/8

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





Mild and overcast again here this morning, 30ºF/-1ºC. No snow overnight but a heavy, cold fog this morning. 45ºF/7ºC possible this afternoon, cloudy & showers. Excellent shave this morning with another George Savage razor. Wonderful lather from the PannaCrema and 2-band Made Rite, and the lovely sandalwood scent to boot. Shaving perfection! Have a good 'un folks.

Sunday

Prep: Hot Shower-Stirling Scots Pine Bath Soap
Soap: RazoRock San Valentino
Razor: Gillette Slim [8]
Blade: Gillette Platinum (4)
Brush: Plisson #12 Grey Badger-22mmx56mm
Aftershave: Country Club-Modern Fougere

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

RR San Valentino today. This was a 2014 RR Limited Edition. 20 seconds: load & go with the Plisson. Easy, excellent lather! Gillette Platinum still in the Slim. I moved the Slim up to “8” just before starting today. Great, smooth, close, nick free shave. I finished with Country Club Modern Fougere.

Bob

Sunday 30th November



Warm shower
Hot towel
CRSW Select Winter LE scuttle lathered
HMW Badger brush made by myself
Gillette Aristocrat Junior No 48 set (1948)
Gillette Super Thin (1)
Cold rinse
Thayers Lavender witch hazel
Aqua Velva Ice Blue aftershave

30 November Shave
A good shave but the Quattro Soap tended to dry a bit in use. 2 pass DFS using the Long Handled SA and the Big Ben on day number 3.

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Sunday 11/30/14

Prep: glycerin soap
Pre-Shave Oil: Shave Secret
Brush: 20mm Whipped dog set deep
Scuttle: Georgetown Pottery
Razor: Straight
Blade: 3/8 Wedge
Lather: Lilac Soap (Geo. F. Trumper)
Post: Alum sprayed on
Witch Hazel: Generic Rose Scented
A/S: Stirling Sharp Dressed Man
Balm: Avon Musk Marine After Shave Conditioner

I like to treat myself to nice floral straight shave occasionally. Today was lilac courtesy of Geo. F. Trumper. I like the scent, but it is much too subtle for my tastes. I have already tried virtually all of the Lavender and Rose out there and am settled on my choices for these. Who has suggestions on floral scents other than Lavender and Rose? With the exception of the Lilac Trumper's, I can't seem to find much available that is not Lavender or Rose. Does anyone know what I am missing?

I really like that dish and brush handle.

SUNDAY
Early Morning Shave

Pre-dawn shave this morning with two old reliables (Hersko & MdC). It's going to be a long day today, but at least it's started nicely!
Have a blessed Sunday, everyone!

30 November 2014

* Weber DLC + UFO U2V1 Red Bronze
* Super Iridium
* WSP Manchurian + Oscar11 All-Amber C7
* Mystic Water Irish Traveller
* Unrefined Shea Butter




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Gillette New Deluxe Bulldog
Permasharp super
Oscar11 SOC Boar
Institut Karite Soap
Alum
Superior 70

Had the lather right this morning and came away with a super slick near BBS shave in 2 passes.

I DO enjoy the IK soap! The cream is quite nice as well! Great feeling on the skin post-shave.
(You don't see a lot of it being used on the SOTD)