SoS: February 9, 2015 - February 15, 2015

Jeff is not kidding. Freeze-your-face everytime.

 

Planned SOTD 02/10/15
Razor: ATT S1 Slant
Blade: PoliSilver (NOS Vintage) (D2)
Brush: Thäter 4125/1 2-band
Bowl: Doug Smith 5" Shaving Mug
Pre Shave Scrub: SPAtopia Dead Sea Scrub
Pre Shave Balm: Proraso Sensitive
Shave Soap: Tiki Pink Grapefruit & lemongrass
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: Pereja Limon Cicegi Kolonyasi
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Tomorrow will be testing out a new soap from Tiki Bar Soap that has 3x the butter (Shea, Kokum, mango) that is not in production yet and still in the final testing phase. I really like her tallows over her vegan soaps but a quick test lather on the back of hand produced a creamy lather that was quite moisturizing on my hand so cant wait to try it out.

This morning I used the ATT S1 Slant for the first time and definitely like the feel of this razor, the audio feedback it provides which another two pass shave that required no touch-ups. Will have to test this with other blades in my arsenal but stacks up as good if not better than my DLC iKon Slant.

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Im in Smithers

 

Its not. I put a puck of soap in the cart, BOOM 20$. I put another item, the captains choice bay rum BOOM 40$. Nope its not for me.

 

Terrific Tabacstag
What a great shave today! No worries, just smooth. I shouldn't be so surprised, since Tabac is such a dependable performer. I love the scent and it pairs well with Krampert's bay rum.
Prep: Kiehl's face wash
Soap: Tabac!
Brush: HIS
Razor: Der Vorschlaghammer
Blade: Voskhod (2)
AS: Krampert's Finest Acadian Spice Bay Rum

 

Best wishes for her recovery!

 

I wish her a safe and speedy recovery.

 

I hope she has a full and speedy recovery!

 

tobacco Tuesday
hot water wash with nivea men's
brothers bristles black badger
rustic shave soap tobacco
Gillette slim(j2)(7)
persona lab(1)
pinaud clubman musk
today's shave was on point. excellent on all elements.
hope y'all did as well, or better.

 

2/10/15 - Blade Focus/Face Lathering February

Prep: warm wash and Cornhusker's Lotion
Lather: TSD Grey Vetiver type
Brush: Omega 10066
Razor: Weber PH
Blade: Shark (2)
Post: Old Spice Pure Sport

The TSD soap is delivering right up until the end. I think I may have 1 more lather left. Today's 3 pass shave was outstanding. I took 14 minutes, including brush soaking and cleanup so I think I might be starting to get the hang of this!

 

Cobra Classic
Feather Super
Rooney 3/3 Finest
CRSW - Winter LE
Nivea - Energy A/S

Parfums de Marly - Godolphin

 

PSO: Palmer's oil
lather: MWF
brush: Omega 31064
blade: Ladas (3)
razor: Standard Razor
finish: Barbasol Brisk

Very nice BBS, but I may still be sub-par on technique. However, I'll attribute the very slight irritation to end of blade life. Also, switching to Barbasol AS means I skipped the skin goodness inherent in those awesome DIY products**. The Brisk is no menthol blast, but it is a nice cooling breeze. Felt good, but it's no balm, is it?

**If'n you ain't tried 'em yet, you really should! I don't apply the term "womdigious" lightly! balm >here< ... splash >here<

Tomorrow's shave will be transitional because I am expecting two new razors on Thursday or Friday. I already posted about the generic Old type (here). The second was a capitulation to the cheap end of RAD, because I pulled the trigger on a Mercurry (here). While I was cruising Cheap Street, I also ordered a couple of RiMei, but they may be another week (or two?). I figured there is only one way to have an informed opinion! Who knows... depending on caprice, they could be the next PCR (PIF for Collective Review... aka pass-around).

 

That one is a work of art. A classic.

 

Weber PH Wave
Supermax Tiger
Semogue BC Texugo
Institut Karite Soap
Alum

A quick 1 pass clean up after the fantastic shave from the Barbasol Razor yesterday.

 

CO Bigelow SC
Whipped Dog Silvertip brush
Schick G8 razor
Personna blade
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel/Sage mix
Barbasol Brisk A/S

Another mighty fine shave, shoulda used this set up yesterday.

 

Lol.. You must really love that soap. You don't see that ring everyday

 

Tuesday's Shave



Prep: Hot shower w/ Grandpa's Pine Tar
Lather: Arko
Brush: Omega
Razor: '46-'50 Gillette Heavy Gold Tech
Blade: Voskhod
Post: Witch Hazel, Nivea Sensitive Balm
Scent: Pinaud Clubman

My shaves are pretty boring lately, trying to zero in on blades. I'm not sure what to think of Voskhod in the Tech. It's great for buffing around my chin, but not so good for ATG on my neck. Great shave though.

 

SOTD
February 10, 2015

Prep: Hot shower. Axe Shield Face Wash
Razor: RazoRock Stealth Slant
Blade: Personna Lab Blue
Brush: L'Occitane Plisson
Lather: IanS Cinnamon Girl
Post: Alum.Thayers Lavender WH.
Aftershave: Krampert's Bay Rum Acadian Spice
IanS Cinnamon Girl is the best smelling soap I have! Im not a big fan of Krampert's, IMO CCCONT is a much better product.
Go out and get it!

 

Tuesday

Prep: Hot Shower-Stirling Scots Pine Bath Soap
Soap: WSP Rustic Shaving Soap-Mahogany
Razor: Gillette Slim
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (4)
Brush: oscar11 2-Band Finest-24mmx50mm
Aftershave: Country Club Frozen Vetiver

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

Rustic Shaving Soap Mahogany today. 20 seconds: load & go with oscar11 badger. Great, easy, thick, lather. Gillette Silver Blue in the Slim. Nice smooth, close, shave. I finished with CC Frozen Vetiver.

Bob