SoS: April 20, 2015 - April 26, 2015

me too, FB with feather blade...maca root or VDH...with my whipped dog

 

SOTD Friday 24Apr15




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Prep: Hot Shower Old Spice 3 in 1 Bath SoapWash Face: Neutrogena Men Invigorating Face Wash
Pre-Shave Oil: Stirling Coniferous Pre-Shave Oil​

Shaving Soap: Stirling Soap Co. Glacial Wintergreen ​

VDH Luxury Mug Set​

Razor: ATT R-1 88mm Kronos Handle (25)​

Blade: Wilkinson Sword Classic DE Blades Black Container (3)​

Brush: Whipped Dog 30/65mm Silver Tip Badger Black&White Marbled Resin Handle​

After Shave Alum: RazoRock Ultimate Aftershave Alum​

Deodorant : Old Spice ClassicAftershave: Stirling Soap Co. Coniferous​

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

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This was the Second Shave on this Blade.​

I did Face Lathering again today.​

I also used an Ice Cold Wet Face Cloth.​

On my face as I have each day in the past week.​

I did shave again with Cold Water this morning.​

I did use RazoRock Ultimate Aftershave Balm again this morning.​

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This is the 25th Day of 30 Day Rule using my, ATT Razor R-1 Base Plate W/88mm. Kronos Handle.​

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April 24 SOTD:

Homemade PS Oil
Stirling Bay Rum SS
Vie-long Horsehair Brush
FB w/Rapira PL set on 7
Stirling Unscented PSB
Stirling Bay Rum AS

Ever had one of those shaves where you just felt off? Today just seemed like everything I did was just a bit different than normal. The shave was not quite as good as I normally get nor as comfortable. But the Stirling AS still felt good going on, so it is off to tackle this Friday.

 

Fougère Friday
Excellent shave today. Fougère Imperiale lathered up very easily into creamy yogurt, applied with the lather monster. Der vorschlaghammer had no trouble reducing my stubble. Fougère Classique finished up this drama free shave right.
Prep: Proraso White
Soap: B&M Fougère Imperiale
Brush: HIS
Razor: Der vorschlaghammer
Blade: voskhod (3)
AS: B&M Fougère Classique

 

I've felt that way. Sometimes it's just going too fast for me or maybe too groggy in the morning.

 

After nearly two weeks of face lathering MDC I decided to bowl lather today. I did learn a few things. First, I learned that if I could only have one soap, it would definitely be MDC. Second, the lather formed when bowl lathering is better than when I face lather, but I do use more product. 3 passes today and another great shave.

MDC
Voskhod blade
slim adjustable

 

I will throw in my two cents worth here. MWF is a fine product that produces a very good lather. It is definitely in my top 10.

 

Mwf can be a challenge to get it to yield lather but once you find the right technique, you'll be rewarded with some great lather. Do some internet searches as there are several YouTube vids and forum discussions regarding the process.

 

I too must chime in. I love The Fat. I must be blessed with good water. I cold water shave and face lather. I've never had a problem with The Fat. Top 5 for me.

 

Yep, it must be almost the weekend and we're hurrying or something. Today I finished and actually took a slice of of my finger putting the razor away. Never did that before.

 

After using my new Glacial Spearmint soap I must say this - the menthol effect is so damned powerful that it's almost a match for the Chiseled Face Cryogen. Rod increased the menthol content, apparently. The lather of this new Glacial version is also quite easy now to whip up.

 

April 24, 2015

Prep: warm wash with castille soap
Lather: St. James of London Mandarin & Patchouli
Brush: Omega 6214 silvertip (maiden voyage)
Razor: Gillette New LC
Blade: Rapira Stainless (5)
Post: Clubman Classic Vanilla aftershave lotion

This is my first try with a badger brush and I expect there is a learning curve on making lather. I've never had cream make this much lather so quickly, but it was little light and airy on the first go. But, the shave was amazing and 2 passes later I declare a CCS.


Funny story...well, I thought it was funny...This brush and aftershave came to me from the $100 WCS gift card I received. I was showing my wife the haul and she made the appropriate cooing noises. As she inspected the brush, she asked if I had used it yet because it smelled good. Our 11 year old son, who was hovering around and inserting comments as the spirit moved him, piped up and said, "Well, its known that the badger is a good smelling animal!" Where do they come up with this stuff? Anyways, here is what $100 will buy at West Coast Shaving (minus my $8 New LC)

 

04/24/2015
Razor – Mongoose B2 with Jürgen Hempel Ti
Blade –Feather Pro (8 )
Brush –Shavemac Silvertip D01
Lather – Soap Commander Passion
Post - Witch Hazel and CC Bay Rum



Very near 3 pass BBS this morning. First time using this new to me Shavemac Silvertip DO1. Managed to get a good lather but the knot is very dense. I'm sure I'll get it dialed in after a few uses. Finished up with witch hazel followed by a splash of Captain's Choice Bay Rum. Happy Friday! Hope everyone has a great weekend.

 

@Troy M Great story and very nice additions.

 

Gem Junior (w/baton handle) razor
Gem Stainless blade
VDH Luxury SS
WD Silver Tip brush
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel/Sage mix
M&L Florida Water Cologne

Nice shave but it's time to feed the chickens. Enjoy the weekend gentlemen

 

Prep: Hot shower, Neutrogena Invigorating Face Wash, TSD Jasmine Sambac preshave balm
Brush: Simpson 56 Best Badger
Soap: RazoRock One-X croap
Razor: RazoRock Bamboozled RAKE OC
Blade: Bic (4)
Passes: WTG, XTG, ATG (9, 10, 11)
Post: Cold water splash, Bloc Osma alum, Dickinson's WH, RazoRock One-X AS splash
Cologne: Jasmin et Cigarette by Etat Libre d' Orange

I have four jars of the RazoRock One-X. Why? 1)It went on special at Italian Barber, possibly indicating I was one of the few to like it. 2) It's an amazing performer for me. 3) My significant other is a very generous woman and bought them for me. In keeping with the week's accidental theme, I bowl-lathered the One-X, for the first time in I don't remember how long. Talk about your exercise in excess! More than enough lather for all three passes, super thick, ridiculously consistent and moisturizing. This helped the Bic through all 3 passes on Day 4 with nary a nick or sign of iritation, topped off with the matching AS and more jasmine goodness from the EdT.

 

today's shave
hot water wash with dove+ care
brothers bristles ace black badger
BOMBED Nana June's bay rum soap
Ikon shavecraft 101
Ladas(3)
ICED virgin island bay rum
today's shave was nice. nana June's made great lather. the 101 made three passes for a great shave. finished with bombed bay rum.
hope y'all did as well, or better.

 

4/24/2015 Nationwide Box Tour!

Prep: Hot shower with Neutrogena Face Wash with menthol, home made PSO
Razor: Muhle R41 (2010), Hamburg Concave Quick Cutter straight razor
Blade: Astra SP (3)
Brush: Turkish #6
Soap: Stirling - Vanilla Sandalwood
After: Home made ASB, Nivea after shave balm
Cologne: 1969

I am using items from the Nationwide Box Tour this week. The Vanilla Sandalwood was whipped up nicely by the #6 brush. It has a light sandalwood scent in the background and the sweetness of Vanilla on top. The R41 and the Quick Cutter made short work of the stubble this morning. The Nivea ASB brought the moisturizing and the 1969 will have me smelling good all day. All in all it was another Darn Fine Shave.

Have a blessed day!

 

Friday

Soap: The Shave Den Lanolin, unscented
Brush: Mühle hjm black fibre
Razor: Feather AS-D2
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock SharpEdge, yellow
After: Cold rinse, CeraVe lotion