SoS: April 6, 2015 - April 12, 2015

SOTD 4-6-15

Razor: ATT R1 with Bulldog handle
Blade: Astra SP (3)
Soap: Wm. Neumann & Co. Lime and Mint Rum
Bowl: Steel
Brush: Tweezerman

Preshave was just face wash with warm water and post shave was rinse with warm water then some cold water splashes and pat dry!

Shave was good but not great, not quite a DFS but no nicks or irritation but my face didnt seem all that smooth, just dry and unmoisterized. See soap part.

Razor: No complaints. The R1 plate works very well!

Blade: One of my favs so have used before and like them alot! This blade seems perfectly matched with the ATT R1 plate.

Soap: First time using this soap and for me I am not impressed with it. I bloomed it at the same time my brush was soaking too. I loaded the brush very well then transferred it to the steel bowl to work the lather. The scent is fine, the lathering seems fine but not great! It left my face dry, really dry feeling in between each pass. The lather didnt dry out but once I shaved the lather and beard off, it just felt so dry and seem to offer no protection like others and my Arko does. Again, I dont know why I keep trying other soaps as they just seem to fail me and I end up with a bunch of them sitting around here. This is one I dont see myself using it again!

Please feel free to leave comments on any items used as I enjoy reading them to see what others say about the gear I am using/trying out!

Thx.

 

6 April 2015 Plan

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today's shave
hot shower prep with dove+ care
l'occitane plisson
rr xxx
shavecraft 101
persona lab(1)
ICED Barbasol pacific rush.
today's shave was very nice. lots new. plisson, nice, xxx also nice, 101 wow, that's a magnum.
more, how they were's, later. I had three passes for a very nice shave. finished with iced rush, for menthol Monday.
hope y'all did as well, or better.

 

Monday evening, April 6, 2015

Gillette ‘Fatboy’ Adjustable F-2 (1960),
with an Astra SP blade (2),
Omega Pro 20102 Boar bristle brush,
lather-up with CRSW Bergamot & Bay,
finish with water, Witch Hazel
and Clubman Special Reserve for a CCS!

 

Yes Baseball the L.A. Dodger Won Today! :wave:
As you can probably tell I'm a L.A. Dodger Fan. I remember the first game at Chavez ravine. My Dad and I were Right behind home plate.(worst seats in the stadium) I will take Left Field Blecher Seats any time(above the Dodgers Bull Pin), I also remember going to Padres Baseball games when they were still in the Pacific Coast League at Lane Field, then when they played at Westgate Park. In Mission Valley.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Diego_Padres_(PCL)

 

I always look forward to FAT Tuesdays. HA! Seriously, I love the FAT.

 

Yea its amazing. Tons of great soaps out there but the fat is on another level.

 

Nice FB! It looks like FB Monday around here today! Cool!

 

For Tuesday morning:

Neutrogena Men Facial Wash
Large Horsehair Barbershop
Super Speed/Sharp day 2
Godrej Menthol Mist SC
Gold Bond Moisturizer
Proraso Green AS
Givenchy Gentleman EdT

Guys, although this set-up is not anywhere near as frigid as the one I used today it's still some pretty serious menthol. The Neutrogena facial wash is strong enough when it's on your face a couple of minutes - believe me. The Godrej Menthol Mist is very cold, as well as very refreshing and it lathers fast and RICH. The Gold Bond moisturizer is chilly and soothing and the Proraso Green aftershave feels really chilly. I hope I get through this week with as few problems as possible with the new Sharp blade - it nicked me a little this morning.

 

Arko April!!

SOTD 6 April 2015



Day 6, blade 1, the mighty mighty MTO!
Blade is slowing down a tad, still managed a good 2 pass shave!
Automatic!

Have a great Tuesday!


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I was thinking, and that is not without its danger. There is Menthol Monday, sorry my face can't take menthol, so how about "FAT Tuesday" I know not everyone has a Gillette Fat Boy, but for those the do, bring them out and use them. I use mine more than any of my other razors, even knowing it's value on the bay has gone through the roof. I used mine today and will again tomorrow. We could do this every week. Anyone with me. Come on dust it off and use it.

 

After reading this I couldn't help but smile at the countless memories I have of playing ball with my dad and/or watching the Red Sox on weekends (Yaz, Jim Rice, Freddy Lynn, The Boomer, Pudge Fisk, Butch Hobson and the list goes on), wonderful memories. Thank you for sharing.

 

Planned SOTD Tuesday 04/07/15
Razor: Mergress XL (S3)
Blade: Triton R3 (D5)
Brush: RV Dark Knight Muhle XL ST Fiber
Bowl: Turkish Porcelain Bowl 4 ¾”
Pre Shave Scrub: SPAtopia Dead Sea Scrub
Pre Shave Oil: Homemade Rosemary Mint
Shave Cream: Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave Balm: Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet


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Planned Tuesday SOTD
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59' Gillette Fatboy
Gillette Silver Blue blade
Pacific Shaving Co PSO
Tabac Original shaving soap
Body Shop Arber aftershave balm
Tabac Original Eau de Cologne

I really look forward to Tuesdays. Ive got to get Tabac into my rotation more than once a week.

 

Alright! That's one Fat Boy comming to "Fat Tuesday"

 

Monday Night Shave for Tuesday 07Apr15

Razor: ATT R-1 88mm Kronos Handle
Blade: Wilkinson Sword DE Blade (2)
Shaving Mug: VDH Luxury Mug Set
Shaving Brush: "Oscar11" Custom 24/48mm TGN Super Finest Black& White Resin Handle
Pre-Shave Oil: Shave Secret.
Shaving Soap: Klar Kabinett
After Shave Balm:Afta After Shave Skin Conditioner
After Shave: Mennen Skin Bracer Original

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






WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angles for my beard)
Applied Pre-Shave Oil.
Wilkinson Sword Classic DE Blade.(2)
This is will be the Second Shave on this Blade.
I did Face Lather again tonight
I did also use an Ice Cold Wet Face Cloth.
On my face as I have each day in the past week.
I did shave with Cold Water tonight.

Being as I have an early appointment on Tuesday morning I chose to shave tonight.
I did apply T.N. Dickinson's Witch Hazel again tonight.

Using WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angles for my beard).
I did get a DFS/BBS tonight.
After Shave on Tuesday Morning will be Mennen Skin Bracer

This is the 10th. Day of 30 Day Rule using my, ATT Razor R-1 Base Plate 88-mm. Kronos Handle


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Thanks ObiDon, the FB is my favorite DE, although I now have a Black Beauty being shipped to me this week, can't wait to give this adjustable a go soon!

 

I'm certainly using mine tomorrow too, perhaps the rest of the week. I'm so glad I got an FB and it wasn't cheap, it's worth the expense though.

 

I'm with you. It was my second vintage razor, and I have a hard time putting it down. Here's to "FAT Tuesday"

 

Fat Tuesday, April 7 SOTD

Pre Shea Moisture Shave Butter Cream
Ever-Ready 300 Silver Tip
FB w/Rapira PL set on 4
Stirling Cocoa Forest
Clubman Vanilla