SoS: January 12, 2015 - January 18, 2015

Pre: Maggard Razors PSO – Cherry Vanilla Sandalwood
Brush: Custom Boar by Steve Neon Barber Handle (The Force)
Soap: Kell’s Original Handcrafted Shaving Soap – Dragons Blood (Hemp/Aloe Blend
Razor: ’30-’40s Clix Bakelite
Blade: Laser Super Platinum (4)
Splash: Humphreys Alcohol Free Cucumber Melon Witch Hazel Facial Toner
Post: Gillette Lotion ASB & Aqua Velva Musk

-8 DEGREES. Seriously? It is ridiculously cold outside! There was absolutely nothing enjoyable about our walk this morning. It was a “get it over & done with” kind of a situation. Brrr!

That Shave Life!

 

The airiness of the lather is not uncommon when first using the Fat. It takes a little practice to get the proper water balance with the stubborn puck. As you practice with it, you'll know when you've hit the proper balance of air, water & soap as the resulting lather will be quite thick & slick, with that light, clean fragrance.

 

SOTD
Wednesday, January 14, 2015

PREP: Warm Shower, Neutrogena Face Wash, Stirling Bath Soap - Coniferous
Razor: IKon 102 Shavecraft Slant w iKon Bulldog Handle
Blade: Bolzano #3
Brush: Omega Pro Boar 10098
Lather: Knockout Shave - Cotton
Post: OSMA Alum Block, Witch Hazel+Menthol, Gold Bond Green Lotion
Aftershave: Fine - Platinum



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Taking 'razor burn' to a whole new level!

 

SOTD January 14, 2015:

- Razor: Muhle R41 (2013)
- Blade: Viking's Sword (2nd turn) - this blade works quite well in the R41
- Soap: Haslinger Schafmilch
- Brush: Omega 10049

The shave felt really comfortable so I didn't feel the need to do any post-shave.

 

Wednesday 14th January



Warm shower
Hot towel
B&M Bay Rum scuttle lathered
Finest Badger brush made by myself
Gillette Gold Fat Handle Tech (1950)
Feather (2)
Cold rinse
Thayers Superhazel
DR Harris Bay Rum aftershave

 

Pho.to Lab is well represented!

 

14 Jan 2015
Pre - Corn Huskers
Soap - Tabac
Brush - WD Synthetic
Razor - L3 Slim Adjustable (4)
Blade - Ladas (3)
AS - 60's Old Spice
Well it was one of those shaves. Started great with the WD Syn whipping up great lather then went down hill. I am not sure if it was because of technique, shave 3 on the Ladas or the Ladas and Slim don't like each other. The whole shave felt "off". No razor burn per say, but some sting with Alum block and 2 good weepers on my neck. End result was a close shave, very smooth. I will reserve judgement on the Ladas/Slim combination until I can try again when my order arrives. All that aside, still better than carts!

 

1/14/2015 30 Day - Shave # 14

Prep - Hot Shower
Razor - Mongoose Satin B2
Blade - Kai Mild (2)
Brush - Rubberset 400 with WSP HMW
Lather - Soap Commander Confidence
Post - Witch Hazel and CC Bay Rum AS



Slowed things down today. Very nice 3 pass shave with no nicks, weepers or irritation. Loved the Bay Rum on a cool rainy morning.

 

Wednesday

Prep: Hot Shower-Stirling Scots Pine Bath Soap
Soap: Catie’s Bubbles-La Terre Verte
Razor: Gillette NEW Short Comb
Blade: 70’s Gillette Spoiler Super Stainless (6)
Brush: Elite Razor Silvertip-24mmx50mm
Aftershave: Country Club Modern Fougere

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

Catie’s Bubbles LTV today. 20 seconds: load & go with the ER brush. Great, easy lather. Gillette Spoiler still in the NEW-6th day. Excellent, smooth, close, nick free shave. I finished with Country Club Modern Fougere.

Bob

 

14 January 2015

* Weber DLC + UFO U2V1 Red Bronze
* Super Iridium
* WSP Manchurian + K-Translucent
* Mystic Water Irish Traveller
* Unrefined Shea Butter



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Yes it is And I owe it to your photos and recommendation.

 

1/14/15

Prep: Hot shower with Nivea Face Wash with menthol, home made PSO
Razor: Gillette Ranger Tech, Wade & Butcher Bow straight razor
Blade: Astra SP (3)
Brush: Vie Long Horse Hair
Soap: Tabac
After: Home made ASB, Osage Rub after shave
Cologne: Prada EDT

A Darn Fine Shave + on this cold morning. The Tabac was whipped into a great lather by the Vie Long. The Bow and the Ranger did their work with no problem. The Osage Rub brought on the arctic blast and the Prada EDT will have me smelling great all day.

Have a blessed day!

 

SOTD Wednesday 1-14-2015

Edwin Jagger DE86811 w/Crystal
Noxema
Speick SC
GP Scuttle
Semogue Boar
Dickinson's WH
GB Body Lotion
English Leather Cologne

 

The J.L. Petree brush was a special edition that Bullgoose Shaving had back couple of years ago and no longer in production. If I remember right he sold them in horsehair, mixed hair, 2 and 3 band badger. I also have the Petree in 2 band and really like it.

 

SUPERHazel? I need this!

 

Wednesday
hot shower
DB Lather Bowl/Grooming Co. synth
3P PPB
Lea Mentholated SS lathered with 7 drops M-Bomb
iKon SC 102 slant,iKon handle/Bolzano (2)
cold water rinse
Monster Block Alum
cold water rinse
Tend Skin
Lucido ASL mixed with a pea sized amount of 444
Masque Russian Tea

Stay frosty,my friends!

 

Wednesday

Soap: Stirling "Naked & Smooth"
Brush: Omega 80097 boar
Razor: Feather AS-D2
Blade: Personna med prep
After: Cold rinse, CeraVe lotion

 

Tuesday and Wednesday! Days #11 & #12 of the 30 day BSG challenge

• Music: Bach, Violin Sonatas (Tuesday) / Philip Glass, Glasspieces (Wednesday)
• Prep: hot washing cloth
• Brush: TGN a grade silvertip badger in Oscar11 handle
• Soap: Cella
• Razor: birth quarter Gillette Slim (@ 4, 5, 6 & 7)
• Blade: Derby #2 & #3
• Shave: 3-pass + touch-up
• Post: cold water rinse, DR Harris Bay Rum AS

Yesterday wasn't a very good day. No energy at all, so no post. I did shave, however. So, on to that:

Yesterday and today I concentrated on stretching at the throat (more precisely: not overstretching). Usually I stick my chin up and pull the skin down at the collarbones. Yesterday and today I refrained from pulling the skin down. That resulted in less irritation. Yeey! Two great shaves.

Have a nice day, ya'll!

 

Yesterday's lather, a combination of Provence Sante and AOS Sandalwood, felt so nice that I had to repeat it today. 4 passes for an outstanding shave.

Provence Sante
AOS Sandalwood
Slim adjustable
Ladas blade