SoS: March 9, 2015 - March 15, 2015

3/15/15

Tried The Soap Exchange's formulation from several months ago. Alas, no lasting lather. So used the frankensoap for the last time and finished up a 2 pass shave with the Gillette New razor. I have to decide what to use tomorrow. Time to head to the magic shoe box.

Prep: warm wash and cornhusker's lotion
Lather: frankensoap
Brush: Vie-Long 13061M
Razor: Gillette New LC
Blade: Wilkinson Sword (2)
Post: Old Spice aftershave

 

Sorry I should have put a hypothermia warning on the sample!

 

Loved it! Gonna have to get more.

 

The MITA soap is indeed cold, but you should try a Glacial soap. You'd feel like you need to put on a fur coat while shaving!

 

Thanks Jeff!

 

Are you applying the TSD stick directly to your face, using it as a stick?

 

Jeff's words are true...Glacial is crazy menthol!

 

SOTD - Ides of March

30 Day Rule in Effect!



Hope everyone has a great week!


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He sent me some Frozen Tundra too. Any idea how they one is?

 

My experience is with Glacial Obsidian (menthol & anise). H/t to @ram57!

I also find TSD Iced Subzero to be very cold...and then there are Tears of joy!

 

Sure am. Added a little more after the first pass but not sure I had to. It didn't explode like Arko but it makes really nice lather.

 

DFS today

 

I like that scuttle, very cool.

 

Sunday Evening Shave for Monday16Mar15



Left to Right : Stirling Bay Laurel A/S, "Old Corps"& "Oscar 11" Custom 28/65mm TGN Finest Badger F-2 Knot Resin Handle Brush * {This is my go to Brush} Stirling Bay Rum Pre-Shave Oil, Back Row :Arletta's Mug II (Daughter's Cobalt-Blue Mug ) * Front : Weber 3pc. S/S Polished Head 85mm Classic Handle {This is my Preferred Razor & My Favorite} * , Wilkinson Sword DE Blades *



Prep: Hot Shower-Stirling Tea Tree Bath Soap, Neutrogena Men Invigorating Face Wash
Deodorant: Mennen Speed Stick * Wet wash cloth soaked in Cold Water
Shaving Soap: Stirling Bay Rum
Razor: Weber 3pc. S/S Polished Head 85mm Classic handle
Blade: Wilkinson Sword DE Blade (3)
Brush: Whipped Dog 30/65mm Silver Tip Badger Black&White Marbled Resin Handle
Aftershave: Stirling Bay Laurel A/S

WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angles for my beard). Wiped face off with Ice Cold Wet Wash Cloth. Which again,as it did on Sunday Morning, it resulted in a DFS-BBS, and No Nicks or Weepers.
Being as I have a Doctors appointment on Monday that is why I shaved again to night which I probably didn't need.

Boy's and Girls can we say "Rudy Casteel Clean Shave"

 

Menthol Monday
The beast easily whipped up the Krampert's while Proraso White cooled and prepped my stubble. The lather was almost too much - I could have made five passes. I pulled out the SC101 for the first time in a while and it worked great. Mild and easy going. I like the feel of the brush in my hand - at first I thought it was too heavy, but I like heavy razors, so the brush fits in. The aftershave compliments the scent and cold of the soap very well.
Prep: Proraso White
Soap: Krampert's Finest Frostbite
Brush: Brothers Bristles Beast Plisson
Razor: iKon ShaveCraft 101
Blade: Voskhod
AS: Krampert's Finest Frostbite

 

Where did you get your brush handle?
I wonder if it would work on one of Larry's Knots?

 

My brother makes them from solid aluminum.
It could be made to fit any knot.

 

They are great handles. I did take the time to sand and polish mine up and I fit one of Larry's High Mountain knots in mine.

 

Tabacstag!
Typical amazing Tabac shave today. My face is smooth and comfortable with no drama. I am having trouble using any razor but my 39c. It has taken over my den.
Prep: Kiehl's face wash
Soap: Tabac
Brush: Brothers Bristles Beast Plisson
Razor: der Vorschlaghammer
Blade: Voskhod
AS: B&M Kyovu Bay Rum

 

Thank you!