SoS: March 30, 2015 - April 5, 2015

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by crackstar, Mar 29, 2015.

Page 16 of 32
  1. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    2 April 2015 Plan

    [​IMG]​
     
    GDCarrington, Apr 1, 2015
    #301
    wristwatchb, grump, PatrickA51 and 25 others like this.
  2. Hodge

    Hodge Well-Known Member

    Im relieved to see you said "too many brushes in my rotation" and not "too many brushes"
     
    Hodge, Apr 1, 2015
    #302
    PatrickA51, Llyr, crackstar and 1 other person like this.
  3. Mr. Droid

    Mr. Droid Well-Known Member

    SoTD for Tuesday March 31, or, a shave occurred and I have proof.

    Pre- BBC oil
    Soap- vintage Colgate
    Brush- vulfix strand
    Razor- Gem olive handled Flyweight
    Blade- Gem vintage (1994) stainless
    Rinse- Osage
    Aftershave- Fine Vetiver
    Balm-Kiehl's
    Cologne- Penguin

    [​IMG]

    Yes. It's true. I shaved yesterday. I hadn't done so since Saturday, so a SE mowing was in order. I used my olive handled Flyweight, coupled with the'94 super stainless I broke out over the weekend. It worked.
     
    Mr. Droid, Apr 1, 2015
    #303
    wristwatchb, grump, PatrickA51 and 25 others like this.
  4. Stroker

    Stroker Well-Known Member

    It's a very aggressive razor but, it provides a very close clean shave even at the lower settings. I would have to say it's not my favorite razor due to it's slippery handle ( I have many other adjustables' that I prefer) but, it is a big beautiful shave tool! ;)
     
    Stroker, Apr 1, 2015
    #304
    PatrickA51, spacehobo, Llyr and 4 others like this.
  5. ram57

    ram57 Don't Open til Christmas

    Thanks Troy, Jasman, Roger, @Norcalnewb
     
    ram57, Apr 1, 2015
    #305
    wristwatchb, PatrickA51, Llyr and 2 others like this.
  6. Mr. Droid

    Mr. Droid Well-Known Member

    SoTD for Wed. April 1, or, on the double.

    Pre- BBC oil
    Soap- La Pere Lucien Vetiver Bourbon
    Brush- bone handle Ever Ready w/synthetic knot
    Razor- bakelite Gillette Tech
    Blade- vintage Schick Super Chromium
    Rinse- Osage
    Aftershave- Fine Vetiver
    Balm-Kiehl's
    Cologne- vintage Paul Sebastian

    [​IMG]

    Today I decided to get back to some double edge shaving. It has been neglected lately, so I thought I would try a razor I haven't used. I went with a Gillette bakelite tech. Bakelite base plate as well as handle. It looked pretty cool languishing in the showcase, so what the heck. The shave was good, if rather mild. I used a vintage Schick blade. I got a bunch in a lot of partially used dispensers for 99ยข. So far it seems like a good investment.
    I also busted out one of my dichotomy brushes (some of my oldest handles, paired with ultramodern synthetic bristles). I hadn't used one in quite a while, and I forgot how much I like them. Once again, hair was successfully removed. A good day was had.
     
    Mr. Droid, Apr 1, 2015
    #306
    wristwatchb, grump, PatrickA51 and 25 others like this.
  7. Herm2502

    Herm2502 off to elf practice

    FAT BOY SOTD

    Prep: All too quick hot shower.
    Razor: 1958 Fat Boy (rhodium custom)
    Blade: Astra SP
    Brush: Whipped Dog Silvertip
    Soap: Maggard Limes & Bergamot
    AS: Barbasol Pacific Rush
    :smiley freezing:

    Continuing my "end-of-tax-season" pleasure trip with my custom fatty. This fatty was purchased from Grandpa Ron on B&B, disassembled, cleaned and "tweaked" by Cap'n Murphy, plated in rhodium and black rhodium by Chris @ RazorPlate, then reassembled by Cap'n Murphy. :smiley respect: My Black Handle Super Fat Boy. :love055:

    Super Fat Boy.jpg

    Someone asked me if I could see the "light at the end of the tunnel" that is tax season. My answer was, "There's an end of the tunnel?" :happy102: The end isn't in sight yet. As such I find myself shaving much too fast in order to get to work. This mornings shave resulted in a decent what I would call a CCS (close, comfortable shave). It was presentable, but could have been better. I also had 4 or 5 weepers. :shocked003: And it's all because of the speed of the shave and a corresponding loss of technique. :angry032:
     
    Herm2502, Apr 1, 2015
    #307
    wristwatchb, grump, PatrickA51 and 27 others like this.
  8. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    image.jpg
    SOTD #2 April 1:

    Home made PS oil
    Kiss My Face Lavender
    FB w/Rapira PL set on 5
    Ever-Ready 300 Silver tip
    Tabac AS

    So I will have a difficult time getting a shave in tomorrow morning, so I went for a second shave today. A little more irritation but I halfway expected that. All in all a good shave. Closer than this morning with the higher setting on the FB.

    The big advantage was that I got to shave with my 4 year old son. His set up is also shown:

    VDH soap and brush
    RazoRock Mission w/of blade (he is only 4)

    Made the shave special like a weekend! :happy108:
     
    Norcalnewb, Apr 1, 2015
    #308
    wristwatchb, grump, PatrickA51 and 24 others like this.
  9. Herm2502

    Herm2502 off to elf practice

    Wait, wait...I missed something...oh yeah... :greet002:
     
    Herm2502, Apr 1, 2015
    #309
    PatrickA51, Llyr, RaZorBurn123 and 3 others like this.
  10. Herm2502

    Herm2502 off to elf practice

    Imagine the memories you're creating for your son. Really nice. I'll bet he got a BBS! :happy088:
     
    Herm2502, Apr 1, 2015
    #310
    wristwatchb, ObiDon, Llyr and 2 others like this.
  11. ram57

    ram57 Don't Open til Christmas

    And thank you Herm!
     
    ram57, Apr 1, 2015
    #311
    Herm2502, wristwatchb, PatrickA51 and 2 others like this.
  12. ram57

    ram57 Don't Open til Christmas

    Lke the black Rhodium finish Herm.
     
    ram57, Apr 1, 2015
    #312
    Herm2502, PatrickA51, Llyr and 3 others like this.
  13. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    He is definitely smoother than me at this point! It is great. He spends time working his "slather" and then takes it so seriously to put it on just right. He is learning how to hold a razor while at it. We have a good time with it. It is one of things I look forward to most on the weekends.
     
    Norcalnewb, Apr 1, 2015
    #313
    Herm2502, wristwatchb, grump and 8 others like this.
  14. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    Excellent bonding time!
     
    GDCarrington, Apr 1, 2015
    #314
    wristwatchb, grump, PatrickA51 and 4 others like this.
  15. Sevenbark

    Sevenbark Well-Known Member

    This si my favorite so far. Love the contrast and matching shy with he hardware. Great timing with the light. Nice job.
     
    Sevenbark, Apr 1, 2015
    #315
    PatrickA51, Llyr, crackstar and 2 others like this.
  16. celestino

    celestino Friendly Neighborhood Wetshaver

    Thank you for your kind words, Ron! :)
     
    celestino, Apr 1, 2015
    #316
    PatrickA51, Llyr, crackstar and 1 other person like this.
  17. celestino

    celestino Friendly Neighborhood Wetshaver

    Very nice, JR! :lyrtuy5:
     
    celestino, Apr 1, 2015
    #317
    PatrickA51, Llyr, crackstar and 3 others like this.
  18. celestino

    celestino Friendly Neighborhood Wetshaver

    Lovely! :happy088:
     
    celestino, Apr 1, 2015
    #318
    Llyr and crackstar like this.
  19. celestino

    celestino Friendly Neighborhood Wetshaver

    Sweet Fatboy, Herm! :happy088:
     
    celestino, Apr 1, 2015
    #319
    Herm2502, Llyr and crackstar like this.
  20. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    There's so few forums where you can use that sentence without it being weird....
     
    Darkbulb, Apr 1, 2015
    #320
    Herm2502, wristwatchb, grump and 9 others like this.
Page 16 of 32

Share This Page