SoS: February 16, 2015 - February 22, 2015

Yeah, I've seen those. Gotta keep searching. Funny, but as soon as I think I've reached the end of my RAD list it gets longer again!

 

Really neat looking razor. Shhh, don't tell the other razors.

 

SOTD - Saturday, February 21, 2015

Hot shower
Prep: Homemade PSO
Brush: Ever-Ready, 20mm TGN 2-band Finest
Soap: MdC Fougere
Razor: Weber PH Wave handle
Blade: Lord Super Stainless (3)
Aftershave: Floid Vigoroso

 

I know where you're coming from, buy one see two more the wanted list grows daily

 

Sorry for my late answer.

Unfortunately I can't help you because I haven't got Floid. I started my Myrsol adventure from the Agua Balsamica and at the moment I have 4 different Myrsol's (Agua Balsamica, Antesol, Plastic Shave and F./Extra). My favorite one from is probably the Plastic Shave. I know it's pink (favorite color of my daughter) and maybe the rose and talc scent it's not the best but in combination with Jabonman Rosas shaving soap works very good on my skin. F./Extra dries my skin a little but the scent is more acceptable by my wife I found that aftershave's which contain Sorbitol works much better for my skin and maybe that's the reason why I like them.
My number one AS is still the blue Speick Men but Plastic Shave is very close or maybe this two waters are even equal to me. On The Pleasure of Shaving blog, Dr Dulcamara write short review's about all Myrsol aftershave's, so you can read this blog and pick something for you.

The glass bottle looks great but if want it cheaper, you can buy 1 liter bottle and share between friends. I don't know where you live I can send you small samples.

 

02/21: I tried a few new things today. This was my first OC shave and of course the first time using the Big Boy. It was the first time using the Cade cream. And, it may have been my first “true” 100% BBS shave.

The De Luxe is amazing!I am in a bit of a shock over how easily I went from 2 day Wookie to BBS. It’s smooth and left no irritation. The weight, balance, handle, and aggression all combine perfectly. I may not even need to shave tomorrow.

The Cade easily produced enough lather from a small almond sized dollop for my needs (WTG, XTG, plus ATG touchup) and I could have gone for 4 full passes. I read a lot of reviews about how horrible it lathers and even saw a video proving it. But, this new formula is slick, thick, and cushy. IMO it’s better than Proraso and TOBS. Or, it may just be the afterglow.

• Growth: 2 days
• Prep: Shower; Corn Huskers Lotion
• Lather: L’Occitane Cade Cream
• Brush: L’Occitane Plisson Synthetic
• Razor: 1930 NEW De Luxe Big Boy
• Blade: Voshkod (1)
• Post: Alum; Aqua Velva Ice Blue

 

Nice razor Whisker!

 

Feb 21 2015
Pre - Corn Huskers
Soap - RR XXX
Brush - WD Silvertip 24/50
Razor - 66 Slim Adj (7,5,3)
Blade - Voskhod (1)
AS - Pinaud Clubman
Good shave today. Tried the Voskhod (courtesy of answering a mini quiz offered by @NCoxSTL ) and overall nice shave. Seems about the same as Ladas in the adjustable. Will be interested in how they perform in my other razors.

 

Sunday's


Nivea Men's Face Wash
Kiss My Face Cool Mint moisture shave
Jayaruh WC1 Silver Tip
Schick Krona
Personna Super Stainless
CWR, Asma Alum Block
Thayers Lemon WH
Pinaud Clubman Classic Vanilla

The Kiss My Face Cool Mint moisture shave face-lathered well with my Jayaruh WC1 Silver Tip Brush. Two passes with my Schick Krona and a Personna Super Stainless 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 Lemon WH and then Pinaud Clubman Classic Vanilla after shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

SOTD: SUNDAY, 2-22-15

Razor: 1907 Single Ring
Blade: Voskhod
Brush: Strong Set (Whipped Dog Black Pure Badger)
Soap: Maggard London Barbershop
AS: Barbasol Pacific Rush

Shave number 3 with the Single Ring. #1 and #2 were very close, very smooth, very comfortable. Except that with the Astra SP blade I always, always, always cut myself under the chin. Never happens with any other blade. Must be user error. So, tomorrow I switch to a Voskhod blade based on the praise I've heard at TSD.

This razor is amazingly light and comfortable, I really like it and it's become a favorite already.

 

That razor is so bright that it looks replated. Each photo of it has been fantastic.

 

Here is his website: http://wolfmanrazors.com/
He should have them in stock, soon, and he will be providing an aluminum option as well, in the future.

 

Merci, Jeff! Je parle un peu de Francais!

 

Thanks, Gary!

 

Thanks so much! I feel very lucky that it looks that good. A tiny bit of brass on the combs and the end of the cap and that's it.

 

Saturday morning shave. Nothing on the agenda, with the exception of a lunch date with my 11 year old grandaughter. I'll try to include a brief review of some of the products, as I just received them. (Hope I'm not breaking a rule here )

Razor: RazorRock Mission
Brush: Semogue 1305
Blade: Voskhodhave used
Pre-Shave: Home-Brew Lavender shave oil
Soap: TSD Lanolin, Lavender
AS: TSD after shave splash, Lavender

After looong hot shower, prepped with pre-shave oil, using recipe found in the tutorial section. I've used this roughhly a half dozen times. This appears to aid in reducing irritation, especially using multi pass shaves.
Lathered up with the TSD soap. I've only used this soap a couple of times. I love the scent (lavender) and this soap lathers easily. The lather is rich and slick and leaves your face feeling moisturized, which is really appreciated in this dry cold air we're suffering with.
This is the first try with the Voskhod blade. I only have experience using Astra, Rapira, and Treet. This blade gave a great 3 pass shave with touch ups. No irritation or other face damage. We'll have to see how this goes with subsequent uses.
Then after a cold water rinse; a liberal splash of TDS after shave. I don't know the ingredients on this, however the alcohol content must be low. No noticeable burn, feels like some moisturizer in here(?) Wonderful lavender scent, which really mellows once it dries down.
Great shave, great lunch date, and great products for TSD! I'm really glad I gave these products a shot. Excellent performance at an exceptional price!

 

I second that! Nice Razor!

 

Sunday's Planned SOTD 2/22/15

Razor: Joris Thuja Wood
Blade: PoliSilver (NOS Vintage) (D14)
Brush: Semogue Ash SOC Boar
Bowl: Symmetrical Pottery Shave Bowl
Pre Shave Scrub: SPAtopia Dead Sea Scrub
Pre Shave Oil: Pacific Shaving Iced
Shave Soap: Catie's Bubbles Le Piment de la Vie
Post: Monster Alum Block
AS Soothing Cream: Handmade Soap Co. Soothing Cream
Aftershave: HTGAM Coconut Bay Rum​

Not even 10PM and ready to hit the sack, I must be getting old. Not getting any sleep on my overnight business trip and then getting up this morning at 4:30 to do some lake fishing only for the 3 of us to be skunked made for a long day. At least I had a hot shower and BBS shave before heading out the door. I believe I picked out a nice lineup for tomorrow mornings shave.
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Evening Shave For Tomorrow
Early start in the morn, so an evening shave is always a good idea. A couple of little secrets to success I've found when trying to get consistent, thick lather from MWF is: pre-moisten the puck, but don't over-saturate it (see damp puck in photo) and use a fairly dry boar brush, adding water as you build the lather. It does take some practice, but I've found this method generates the best amount of 'the good stuff' for which MWF is famous.
Have a blessed Sunday!

 

Sunday's shave
22 February 2015

Gillette New Deluxe / t2
PERMA-SHARP SUPER
Synthetic brush #2
Charismata Barbershop scent soap
Nivea Replenishing AS Balm

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