Thursday's Dove Men Face Wash Tabac Omega Pro 98 boar brush Schick M2 Adjustable Personna Stainless CWR, Asma Alum Block Thayers Lemon WH Aqua Velva The Tabac Shave Soap face-lathered well with my Omega Pro 98 boar Brush. Two passes with my Schick M2 Adjustable razor and a Personna Stainless blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, alum block, and a final cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayers Lemon WH and then Aqua Velva after shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
I bought the Black Powder based on your review and was happy with the purchase. Like you said it does have staying power, which I like.
Black powder may be my favorite from the F&C line, Shambala is awfully nice, with the free shipping it makes it one of the best values on the market IMO.
Wedsnesday SOTD Maggard MR8 razor Personna blue blade Simpson Berkeley 46 brush Homemade lavender PSO Martin De Candre lavender soap Myrsol Plastic Shave aftershave Sandalwood solid fragarance Great 2 pass shave. The little Simpson brush worked like a champ. 10 seconds on the soap and face lathered perfectly. The Myrsol post shave has left my face feeling smooth all day.
SOTD 4-15-15 Razor: ATT M2 head on a Maggard MR1 handle Blade: Platinum Lux (new) Soap: Cella Red tub (1st time trying from tub) Bowl: VDH Brush: Tweezerman badger (I think) Post: Gentleman Jon Alum block Preshave was just face wash with warm water and post shave was rinse with warm water then some cold water splashes and pat dry! Added the Alum block! Razor: Tried out the ATT M2 head on the MR1 handle. Blade: Put a new one it today. I am liking this blade alot. I like it just as much if not more than my go-to Astra SP. Soap: This is the first time I used the Cella in the Red tub. It's very easy to lather and gives very good protection just like the Cella from the kilo block. No issues at all with it. Comments: Shave was very good, I did manage to get a DFS but not quite a BBS. No nicks but a little irritation based on the Alum block feedback. I think the irritation was caused by me forgotting that I was using an open comb plate and not the R89 that has more blade exposure and pressed it a bit hard in the neck area. Not quite as smooth as the R89 either but not too much irritation but there was some. 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.
April 15, 2015 - Tax Day!! Palmolive Shave Stick & Omega 6151 Pure (face lather) Slim Adjustable (5) w/7 o'clock Blue (3) Osma Alum Nivea Sensitive Balm Barbasol Pacific Rush Aftershave Two passes WTG & XTG, a little touch up, gave me a DFS!!
Wednesday evening, April 15, 2015 Gillette 'Black Beauty' Super Adjustable P-2 (1970) with Astra S.P. blade (2), Omega Pro 20102 boar bristle brush, Lather-up with CRSW Puro Fresco, finish with water, Witch Hazel and Clubman Special Reserve for a CCS!
Mongoose (Satin B2) w/Weber Classic handle Kai Mild (not a fan, a little too mild) Simpson M6 HTGAM "Chocolate Bourbon" SS & AS
Planned SOTD 04/16/15 Razor: Joris Black\white pin stripe Blade: Gillette Bleue Extra (D8) Brush: Wiborg 26mm Manchurian Bowl: Symmetrical Sheet Metal Shave Bowl Pre Shave Scrub: SPAtopia Dead Sea Scrub Pre Shave Oil: Homemade Rosemary Mint Shave Cream: XPEC Scented Post: Monster Alum Block Aftershave: TOBS Lavender Water
Planned SOTD Thursday Morning16Apr15 Razor: ATT R-1 Base Plate W/88mm Kronos Handle {17} Razor Blade: Wilkinson Sword DE Blade {5} Shaving Brush: Whipped Dog 30/65mm Silver Tip Badger Black&White Marbled Resin Handle Shaving Mug: VDH Luxury Mug Set Shaving Soap: Vander-Williams Shaving Soap aka Patrick's Blend Pre-Shave Oil: Stirling Coniferous Pre-Shave Oil After Shave Balm: RazoRock Ultimate Aftershave After Shave: Stirling Soap Co. Coniferous WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angles for my beard) This is will be the Fifth Shave on this Blade. I will be Face Lathering again tomorrow morning I will also use an Ice Cold Wet Face Cloth. On my face as I have each day in the past week. I will again shave with Cold Water tomorrow morning. I will apply T.N. Dickinson's Witch Hazel after my morning shave. This is the 17th. Day of 30 Day Rule using my, ATT Razor R-1 Base Plate W/88mm. Kronos Handle
I am sorry I did not see this before now. I hope you and your Bride had a belated Happy Anniversary .
Planned Thursday SOTD Aristocrat razor Gillette 7 oclock blade Omega mixed midget brush Pacific shaving Co PSO Ogallala Bay Rum shave stick Lucky Tiger Aftershve Face Tonic NZ Fusion Sandalwood solid fragrance This will be my travel kit for the next 3 days in the city, unless I venture into the L'Occitone store up the street.
04/16/2015 Razor – Mongoose B2 with Jürgen Hempel Ti Blade –Feather Pro (2) Brush –Ever-Ready with TGN Finest Lather – Strop Shoppe Baker street Post - Witch Hazel and Dove AS Balm
Prep: Stirling Oatmeal Honey & Shea Bath Soap Pre: Ben Franklin Pre-Shave Oil Razor: Gillette Fat Handle Tech Blade: Voskhod Brush: Chopped Made Rite Finest Badger Soap: Van Der Hagen Luxury Post: Ben Franklin Witch Hazel & Aloe
April 16 SOTD: Homemade PS Oil AOS Ocean Kelp SC WD Silvertip Brush FB w/Astra SP set on 4 Captain's Choice Bay Rum AS
