SoS: April 6, 2015 - April 12, 2015

Another very good shave - this time, no issues. The Godrej Menthol Mist cream lathered like a maniac and gave me a BIG freezing sensation.

 

04/7/2015
Prep – MR GLO
Razor – Mongoose B2 with Jürgen Hempel Ti
Blade –Feather Pro (5)
Brush – Rubberset 400 with Omega Boar
Lather – Soap Commander Confidence
Post - Witch Hazel and CC Sandalwood AS

 

4/7/15

Prep: warm wash
Lather: St. James Mandarin &Patchouli
Brush: TGN synthetic
Razor: Gillette New SC
Blade: Supermax Stainless (2)
Post: Captain's Choice Cat

 

Boyhood Dream
This photo reminds me of the time two years ago when I fulfilled a boyhood dream of pitching off the mound at Tiger Stadium - not the current Comerica Park, but the old Tiger Stadium at the corner of Michigan and Trumbull in Detroit. That stadium held so many memories from childhood and beyond - my wife bought me season tickets to the last season at the old ballpark as a wedding gift. #bestwifeever The tickets included the last game there and the first game at Comerica Park. Anyway, Tiger Stadium has been torn down, but the field remains. A dedicated group of fans has kept the field in playing shape, and in the summer games happen there every weekend. Two years ago, a childhood hero, John Wockenfuss came to the old park to play. I was able to catch his pitches for two innings, then I got to pitch to him for four innings. Just Amazing. At the end, I got him to sign a ball we used.

The shave was great, I am hopelessly hooked on B&M Rhapsody and Cologne Russe. The Aristocrat was mild and easygoing, leaving my face smooth and comfy. Russe leaves me smelling great.

 

today's shave
hot water wash with dove+ care
l'occitane passion
rustic shave soap tobacco
Henckels #81 1/2 full hollow
Gillette fatboy(d4)(7)
persona lab(2)
pinaud lilac vegital
today's shave
FAT TOBACCO, WHAT STRAIGHT DID YOU USE, PLISSON, VEG TUESDAY.
two passes straight, cleanup with the fatboy. finished with cold water and the veg.
hope y'all did as well, or better.

 

'FAT' TUESDAY
Great shave this morn using my custom Wosty and Mitchell's Wool Fat!
Fantastic way to start a gloriously rainy day!
Have a great Tuesday, all!

 

SOTD
Giants & A's both win!
It's
April 7, 2015
Prep: Hot Shower. Axe Shield Face Wash
Razor: ATT Kronos S1 Slant Bar Razor
Blade: Sputnik
Brush: Omega S Brush S10065
Lather: Tiki Cabernet Neroli
Post: Alum. Thayers Cucumber WH.
Aftershave: Floid Black
Fantastic shave.
Go out and get it

 

Wolfman OC / WRH7 Handle
Polsilver
Oscar11 Chief w/ Plisson Synth. knot
PdP - No.63
Nivea - Energy A/S

Olfactive Studio - Chambre Noire

 

Great story! Great gift from the wife!

 

Tuesday

Prep: Hot Shower-Stirling Scots Pine Bath Soap
Soap: RazoRock Freedberg
Razor: Gillette NEW Short Comb
Blade: Personna Med Prep (4)
Brush: oscal11 2-Band Finest-24mmx50mm
Aftershave: Fine Platinum

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

RR Freedberg today. 20 seconds to load the oscar11 brush. Great, easy, thick, lather. Personna Med Prep still in the NEW Short Comb. Excellent smooth, close, shave! I finished with Fine Platinum.

Bob

 

Today I decided to use a combo that is not in my normal rotation. I combined AOS Sandalwood with Proraso Sandalwood for a wonderfully scented shave. 3 passes

Proraso Sandalwood w/ AOS Sandalwood
Rapira Swedish blade
Slim Adjustable

 

Tuesday

Soap: Tiki Bar unscented
Brush: Oscar11 HIS synthetic
Razor: Feather AS-D2
Blade: Super Iridium
After: Cold rinse, CeraVe lotion

 

April 7, 2015

Pre- Warm shower, Mickey Lee Lime Pre Shave Butter
Brush Soak- Sriracha Mug of Doom™
Razor- Muhle R89
Blade- Personna Lab
Soap- Catie's Bubbles "Boucles Fruite"
Brush- Omega boar
Post- Cold water rinse, Witch Hazel
Aftershave- The Cool Fix balm

Had to be extra presentable today, otherwise I wait a day or two between shaves. Thankfully my skin didn't revolt...

The Lime pre shave and the CB BF compliment each other really well, love this combo!

 

Tuesday:
hot shower w/River Soap Co Vetiver bar soap
Somersets PSO
Maggard MR4 2+ passes
SuperMax SP Tiger (2)
Savon du Midi Savon a barbe Vetyver soap in a warm mug
VDH Premuim boar
Thayers unscented w/aloe
Royall Vetiver AS lotion

A bit hurried today but a nice shave nonetheless and I smell great

 

Star 1912 style razor
Gem Stainless blade
VDH Luxury SS
Vie-Long Silver Tip brush
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel/Sage mix
Pinaud Clubman A/S

The VDH is a solid performer, got a very nice shave with it. It should get more love than it does.

 

7 April 2015

* Ikon Shavecraft 102 + UFO U2V1 Red Bronze
* Super Iridium
* WSP Manchurian + Oscar11 All-Amber C7
* Cold River Citrus
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO



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Aggressive April - Day 4



Prep: Hot shower w/ Grandpa's Pine Tar
Soap: TSD Barber Shoppe shave stick
Brush: Omega 13522
Razor: Cadet OC
Blade: Sputnik
Post: Witch Hazel, Nivea Sensitive Balm
Scent: Tommy Bahama Very Cool

Same as yesterday, right down to the picture. 2 passes, XTG and ATG today though. Going ATG with this thing is tough. Think I may try a different blade tomorrow.

 

FAT Tuesday
Razor: Gillette 195 Fat Boy (f1) 1960 (5) (3)
Brush: Fuller Amber Badger 1920s -1940s
Mug: Old Spice 1985 Cobalt Blue
Cream: Castle Forbes cedarwood & sandalwood cream
Blade: Feather (1)
Post shave: Thayers Cucumber WH, Jack Black balm, Vintage Avon 1981 California Perfume Co. Anniversary Bay Rum
Loaded up a new Feather in my FB checking how the blade set in the razor before I closed the doors. All is good. Hot face wash with Dove Cucumber soap. Kept my face wet while I whipped up the Castle in my Old Spice mug. Taking my time, WTG XTG on my face and neck on 5 ATG on my neck on 3. Two passes and a great shave. Pat dry and then some Thayers Cucumber WH, felt good. After cleaning up and a shower, some more WH and JB. Vintage Bay Rum to finish off a great shave. Have a good "FAT Tuesday" y'all! Remember you can go your own way from 1 to 9!

 

Nice FB! Where off to a good start for FAT Tuesday

 

Tuesday
hot shower/cold water shave
Omega Proraso boar
Proraso PPB (white)
Proraso SS (white tub)
Rhodium plated Red Tip/Gillette 7 o,clock green Permasharp Stainless (1)
cold water rinse
Monster Block Alum
cold water rinse
Tend Skin
Proraso ASB (white)
Imaginary Authors The Soft Lawn

Read a lil too late about Fatboy Tuesday,next Tuesdays shave.

Stay frosty,my friends!