Oh, I also meant to say that I'll be sending a gentleman in this group some Gada Cool Mint cream next week. I've got the stuff ready to go.
SOTD 3-24-2015 Hot Shower and Prep -Neutrogena Men Invigorating Face Wash Razor - Merkur 34C HD Blade - Astra SP (5) Brush - Plisson Synthetic Lather -TOBS Sandalwood - I was fighting a cold this morning so I wanted something I could lather quickly. Went with TOBS Sandalwood for a 2nd day Bowl - Fine Lather Bowl Post - Warm water rinse, Maggard Razor Alum, wait 30 seconds then cool water rinse, WH & RazoRock Problem Solver Lime AS Splash Two pass with a few touch ups for a nice workday shave.
Happy Birthday Bob. I hope it was outstanding!!! -- And too all the gambling losers - never bet against a sure thing!!
March 25 Plans Stirling Sheep bath/face soap Merkur 37C slant bar razor Feather blade (day 2) Omega 10098 boar brush Stirling Naked & Smooth shave soap Two passes Alum, Thayer's Lavender witch hazel, & unrefined shea butter I'm just a week away from Arko April! Otherwise, I plan to stick with the same set up that I'm currently using. It will be interesting to see how Arko performs over the course of an entire month.
What happened? For a while there you were having good shaves. Did you change a piece of gear that's causing the bad shaves?
Tuesday's Shave Prep: Hot shower w/ Grandpa's Pine Tar Lather: TOBS Eton College Brush: Omega 13522 Razor: '52 Gillette Super Speed black tip Blade: Astra SP Post: Witch Hazel, Nivea Sensitive Balm Scent: Tommy Bahama Very Cool Almost forgot to pay again today! Good 2 and a half pass shave. Little bit of irritation today trying to look good for the client bigwig that came in for a site visit today. Good performance out of the TOBS. I was surprised to find out that one of the notes in the Eton College scent is patchouli. I hate patchouli, I associate it with old ladies and dirty hippies. However, in the EC I didn't really notice it, just kinda smelled citrusy to me.
Hump Day Planned SOTD Razor: Gillette New LC – Rhodium Blade: Lord Platinum (D3) Brush: Rubberset 49-4 W 28mm HMB Bowl: Dirty Bird 1.5 Scuttle Pre Shave Scrub: SPAtopia Dead Sea Scrub Pre Shave Oil: Iced Mojito Shave Soap: Barrister & Mann Bay Rum Post: Monster Alum Block Aftershave: TOBS Bay Rum
Great looking Brush, did you refurbish the knot or is it the Original knot? I have a Rubberset 49-4 also. It was my Uncles, I think If I just clean it up a little it might make a great addition to my rotation.
It is a re-knot. Actually the 2nd brush that I attempted a restore over two years ago. You should clean up your Rubberset 49-4 as they are a mighty fine looking brush and if you are looking for a knot I could make a recommendation on the knot.
Planed SOTD for Wednesday 25Mar15 Left to Right Back-row: RazoRock Ultimate Aftershave Alum, Arletta's Mug I (Daughter's White Coffee Mug),Captain's Choice North A/S Left to Right Front-Row: Pacific Shaving Co. All Natural Shaving Oil,Wilkinson Sword DE Blades Black Container, ATT R-1 88mm Kronos Handle ** {This Razor is used but not always in my Rotation},"Oscar11" Custom 24/48mm TGN Super Finest Black& White Resin Handle** {This is my Favorite Travel Brush & Cherished } 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: Vander-Williams Shave Soap aka Patrick's Blend Razor: ATT Atlas R-1 88mm Kronos Handle Blade: Wilkinson Sword DE Blade (4) Brush: "Oscar11" Custom 24/48mm TGN Super Finest Black& White Resin Handle Aftershave: Stirling North A/S WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angles for my beard). I will also Face Lather again tomorrow, I will wipe face off with Ice Cold Wet Wash Cloth. I will be shaving with Cold Water. Hopefully it will result in another DFS-BBS, with "No Nicks or Weepers".
My Tabac AS should be waiting for me at the post office, in which case I'll be able to mimic your Tabac Tuesday next week.
Planned Weds SOTD Gillette SS Rapira blade Vie-Long horse hair brush Flea market bowl Pacific Shaving Co shaving oil Body Shop Maca Root shave cream Body Shop Maca Root Razor Relief AS balm This will be only the second time since November that I'll be shaving two days growth (oddly enough, only shaved every other day for 35+yrs before DE). It will also be the first time ever, holding a DE in my left hand (I used a Braun electric after shoulder surgery 10 yrs ago)......glad Ive got all day to accomplish this feat.
03/25/2015 Prep – MR GLO Razor – Schick Injector Type I Blade –Chinese Schick (4) Brush –Ever Ready with TGN Finest Lather – MdC Post - Witch Hazel and Dove AS Balm
