SoS: March 30, 2015 - April 5, 2015

I have big hands, but the guy that was working at the AOS store, was on commision. He was trying to sell me a Gillette Fusion Flex Ball Razor for $175.00, and they were selling the Chrome Merkur Futura for $90.00 at that time. I do know that I would never go back there, even if they were giving away stuff and giving you a brand new "Benjamin Franklin" as you walk in the door. And 2 with every shaving item they sold or you bought. (might have to think about that one.)

 

That is one beautiful brush. I like it, of course I like almost all of your home made brushes.

 

TGIF Shave for Friday 03Apr15

Prep: Hot Shower-Stirling Tea Tree Bath Soap, Neutrogena Men Invigorating Face WashDeodorant: Mennen Speed Stick *Rinse and Wipe face Wet wash cloth soaked in Cold WaterRinse and Wipe face Wet wash cloth soaked in Cold Water
Apply Pre-Shave Oil; Shave Secret
Shaving Mug: VDH Luxury Mug
Shaving Soap: VDH Deluxe Shave Soap
Razor: ATT R-1 88mm Kronos Handle
Blade: Wilkinson Sword DE Blade (4)
Brush: "Old Corps"& "Oscar 11" Custom 28/65mm TGN Finest Badger F-2 Knot Resin Handle Brush
Aftershave: Captain's Choice Cat O' Nine Tails A/S

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



WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angles for my beard). Wilkinson Sword Classic DE Blade.(4)
This is The Fourth Shave on this Blade.
I will again be Face Lathering. I will use a Ice Cold Wet Wash Cloth on my face again as I have in the past week .I will again shave with Cold Water.
This will be the 7th. Day of 30 Day Rule using, a ATT Razor R-1 Base Plate 88-mm. Kronos Handle
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I hear ya!

 

If I recall correctly you are still relatively new to DE shaving. Not sure how many shaves you are into mastering your technique. My advise would be to not focus so much on getting a BBS shave but focus on your technique instead. It takes time to master the angle of each razor to get the results you desire. Just stay with it and you'll be surprised when everything just clicks.

Take a look at this thread and join us for a 30 day focus that might help with the process.

http://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/new-april-2015-30-day-rule-focus-pic-discussion-thread.44235/

 

Well it was April 1st you know. Someone played a joke on my photo!

 

Barrister and Mann Leviathan
Parker best badger
2011 Muhle R41 (Personna blue)
Coldwater/alum
Wm Neumann Heartwood AS

Yet another superb shave courtesy of the R41. There is no denying that this razor, like it's 2013 cousin, is capable of delivering an extraordinary shave.

Happy Friday everyone!

 

today's shave
hot water wash with dove+ care
butterscotch whipped dog/ FS synthetic
soap commander vision
Schick krona
Ladas(3)
ICED Aqua Velva ice blue
today's shave was nice. my FS is very soft. I'm curious how it compares to my pif'ed plisson. soap commander is top notch as usual. three passes with the krona, great shave. still lovin the Ladas. finished with ICED ice blue.
hope y'all did as well, or better.

 

Great picture Patrick. Excellent write up also.

 

I like your photo!

 

SOTD
Face & head shave
April 3, 2015
Prep: Hot Shower. Axe Shield Face Wash
Razor: RRBS
Blade: Sputnik
Brush: Custom Antler/Boar by @grump
Lather: Mike's Natural Hungarian Lavender
Post: Alum. Thayers Cucumber WH.
Aftershave: 4711
Excellent shave. I'm very honored to have won Phil's PIF, this Antler-Boar brush is wonderful. Mike's Natural always performs great.
Go out and get it

 

@Dubs that sounds like a difficult shave. if you can, try watching a few how to videos, research on technique, visit the newbie section. shaving can be enjoyable. learning a new skill takes time.
some patients and some homework, I'm sure you'll get there.

 

Skipping the morning shave because I know I have a straight coming in the mail today. This will be the first time I've gone out in public without a clean shave since January 2014. Also, I am pondering removing the mustache again because I am now using a CPAP machine and the whiskers seem to keep the mask from sealing up.

 

Wowwwwwwwwwwww, what a freezing-cold shave I had with the Glacial Obsidian soap. The lather was so rich and slick with perfect post-shave care. Another thing I find with these Glacials is that they give great blade glide, unlike some other soaps. I ended up absolutely BBS smooth and I can still feel the menthol tingling.

 

Friday

Prep: Hot Shower-Stirling Scots Pine Bath Soap
Soap: Cold Water Soap Works “Original”-Bergamot & Bay
Razor: Gillette Red Tip Super Speed
Blade: Polsilver SI (4)
Brush: Elite Razor Silvertip-24mmx50mm
Aftershave: Grey Flannel

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

CRSW Bergamot & Bay today. 20 seconds to load the ER Silvertip. Great, easy, thick, lather. Polsilver SI still in the Red Tip. Excellent smooth, close, shave! I finished Grey Flannel.

Bob

 

Arko April Focus - CJB Kamisori
April 3, 2015 - Week 1 Day 6
Prep - Hot shower and towel
Brush - VDH Boar
Soap - Arko
Razor - CJB & '59 Gillette Superspeed
Blade - (6) (6)
Post - Alum & The Veg

If I ever get the neck figured out this will be a great shave! Just seems like the neck is never as smooth as the face, but I know it's just going to take practice and continuing work on technique. One weeper today but nothing else and the blades continue to perform well. Off to face a Friday!

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Off work for a few days, don't feel like shaving but slapped on some old Avon Excalibur. Should have guessed long ago from the name but I now realize it's a slightly lighter, woodier version of English Leather, a vintage bottle of which I unpacked and have been wearing recently. Avon, those shameless copycats.

 

Gem MM Clog-Pruf razor
Gem Stainless blade
CO Bigelow SC
Plisson/L'Occitane brush
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel/Sage mix
CO Bigelow 1585 cologne

Very nice shave and now time to go pick up 20 chicks. SWMBO wants them and that's that.

 

Friday

Soap: Mystic Water sensitive
Brush: Bethlehem olive wood HIS
Razor: Feather AS-D2
Blades: Super Iridium
After: Cold rinse, CeraVe lotion