SoS: January 26, 2015 - February 1, 2015

Sorry for your loss Kevin. I hope that you feel better very soon.

 

Gary for your kind words. I do like this brush, it has a cheap knot from Victoria Sheng in China, not much cost at all

 

Well some of the "lesser investment" brushes seem to bring some of the best enjoyment. I have one that I call the "Junk Pile" brush that I use frequently. The knot is of no major pedigree but I like it a lot.

 

SOTD Friday 1-30-2015

Maggard Mr3 w/Personna Stainless
Noxema
Old Spice Original SC
GP Scuttle
Omega Boar
Dickinson's WH
GB Body Lotion
Old Spice Classic ASL

 

Friday's Shave



Prep: shower w/ Grandpa's Pine Tar
Music: Mississippi Delta Blues mix
Lather: Arko
Razor: '46 - '50 Gillette Heavy Gold Tech
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Post: Witch Hazel, Nivea Sensitive Balm
Scent: Pinaud Clubman

Third day on the Gillette Silver Blue. I think I'd like them better in a more aggressive razor. Just don't seem sharp enough in the Tech. Not terrible but I feel like I liked the Sharks better. Probably skipping tomorrow but next will probably be an Astra SP. Started using Clubman more as a scent than an AS and my face has thanked me so far. Tried cutting it with witch hazel the other day and while it was better, the scent didn't last very long.

 

I hope you feel better soon, and condolences on your loss.

 

SOTD 30 January 2015
Day 28 of 30
30 DAY RULE with a Slim

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J2 Gillette Slim Adjustable
Kroger Israeli Personna
VDH Kit Badger
TSD Lanolin Shave Stick - Barber Shoppe Scent
Today's Great Cheap AS™ is Figaro!

Check out the 30 Day Crew as we write about our month of focus on razor technique and share our experiences throughout January. Read about it here:

30 Day Rule/Focus Pic and Discussion Thread- All are Welcome!

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What!?! Refined? What is this and how does it happen? I might want to refine mine! Please explain or paste a link. Thanks!

 

SOTD 30 Jan 2015

Razor: Gillette New (short comb)
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock black
Brush: Semogue 620
Soap: ARKO
AS: Thayers Lavender Witch Hazel

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Having to put down a pet is hard. Darth had a long life and I am sure you have many memories. I hope you feel well soon!

 

I really feel like Gollum with these, got my first one from asylum guido. At one time I had three of my precious. Amazing story with this one, ebay $19 looked like it came of the bottom of the ocean. Polished up like new AND no crack! However, the case was nnot the same state. I would love to lie and say the are marginal shavers so I could have more of my precious. If you have a chance get a New Improved head.

 

Razor: 46-47 Aristocrat
Soap DR Harris Lavender
Brush: Duke 3 Best
Balm: Anherb Naturals
AS: AV
Color: I wished I could shot raw with iPhone or learn Photo Shop better

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That NEW is stunning! I'm green with envy every time I see it!
Also, I see you had a nice shave how do you like the Supersteel blades overall? I've got a pack coming to sample.

 

Excellent Justin! That was me! Speed Shaver! Hey if it works, why not. Your hair grows fast! Yesterday you were almost bald. Thanks for taking the time to record this.
Kerry

 

Ron, that's still a very nice image, both in color and composition.
What the PS software really allows for is further enhancing (color correction, etc) of an already good image...

 

Saturday's


Nivea Men's Face Wash
Col. Conk Amber Shave Soap
Jayaruh WC1 Silver Tip Badger
Eversharp Schick I-1
NOS Gillette Platinum Plus Injector Blade
CWR, Asma Alum Block
Thayers Rose Petal WH
Pinaud Lilac Vegetal

The Col. Conk Amber Shave Soap face-lathered well with my Jayaruh WC1 Silver Tip Badger Brush. Two passes with my Eversharp Schick I-1 and a NOS Gillette Platinum Plus Injector Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, alum block, and a final cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayers Rose Petal Petal WH and then Pinaud Lilac Vegetal after shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

Today was one of those days where you don't really need to shave, but since you already have all of the gear out, you might as well...

I was bowl lathering the Cold River Soap Works "Paradise" soap, and was quite impressed with the performance as well as scent. It reminds me of the beach and I can pick up some subtle notes of coconut as well. The bar has been raised, and if you haven't tried some of the CRSW Select line, you need to do yourself a favor and get some. If you try it, be prepared to have it spoil your interest in using some of your other soaps. This soap carries a premium price tag, but I in my opinion you're paying for what you get, because this is good stuff.

I'm looking forward to an entertaining Super Bowl, and will be spending some time with the family. Have a good one Gents...

 

Day 26 - Thirty Days with Merkur 34c (Jan 1-Feb 4 [No shave on Saturdays]) BSG 1-30-2015

Hot Shower and Prep - Neutrogena Men Invigorating Face Wash
Razor Merkur 34c
Blade Astra SP (2)
Brush - Plisson Synthetic
Lather - Proraso Green
Post - Warm water rinse, Maggard Razor Alum, wait 30 seconds then cool water rinse, WH, RazoRock Problem Solver Lime AS Splash & Gold Bond Ultimate Men's Essentials

A great 3 pass shave for a very nice BBS

 

My first shave , and possibly the razor's first shave ( da bay seller thought it hadn't been used) with this GEM, or should I say EverReady 1914

Blade: PAL blue carbon
Cream: Proraso green
A/S Nivea balm with one drop mbomb

The shave was as good as the month of Micromatic Clog Pruf! The razor is more aggressive than the mmcp, but a great shave with minor irritation, and NO weepers.
I really like the auditory feedback from these single edge razors!

 

That handle looks somewhat familiar.