SoS: April 27, 2015 - May 3, 2015

2 May 2015

* Weber PH + WRH3 Aluminum
* Super Iridium
* WSP Manchurian + Oscar11 All-Amber Barbeiro
* Mystic Water Lemon Verbena
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO



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Thanks Doug!

 

Thanks mark!

 

SOTD


Razor: Gillette Fatboy 1960
Blade: Astra SP
Brush: Plisson Synthetic
Soap (Cream): TOBS Coconut
A/S: Ended up using Fine Platinum (not the Nivea pictured)
Cologne: In the coconut mood, Creed Virgin Island Water

I have the Gillette up to a 6 today, really fantastic shave: will try 7 tomorrow.

 

Nice setup. Ferox is about to be the first soap I completely finish.

 

Thank you I love the scent of the Ferox perfect for the warmer months

 

April 2 SOTD:

Homemade PS Oil
Vie-long Horsehair Brush
Stirling Port-au-Prince SS
EJ Chatsworth Barley
Gillette Nacet
Stirling Unscented PSB
Tabac AS

 

Bartmann 504
eShave/TGN/G D Carrington brush
Shannon's Soaps Aussie Ice shaving soap
Coconut oil

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Saturdays shave
New month new soap or rather shaving cream this time. These are the last if the new products.
To day I used trumpers Spanish leather. A bit of irritation but I'm hoping it was technique rather than product cos I really like the scent.


Razor - Pils
Brush - Pilsson synthetic
Lather - Trumpers Spanish Leather
Blade - Vokshod
Aftershave - Old Spice

 

Than you. I'm on a motorcycle trip this weekend so that's my travel setup.

 

The wife and I are stepping out soon, so I'll post tomorrow's shaving plans now!

Sunday morning:

Neutrogena Men Facial Wash
Large Horsehair Barbershop
Super Speed/SuperMax Blue day 7
Stirling Black Ice SS
Gold Bond Moisturizer
Mennen Skin Bracer AS

Ahhhhh, the smell of black licorice with a nice hit of menthol - that's the best way to describe the Black Ice soap. It lathers like a charm, and gives the typically brilliant skincare which Rod's soaps are known for. The Gold Bond has become my number one favourite balm, even though all it really is is a mentholated skin lotion without even a real scent. The Skin Bracer is a must-have at all times for my aftershave rotation. This SuperMax Blue seemed to get dull a little faster than my other ones - let's hope it'll do the job right!

 

SOTD 2 May 2015

30 Day Rule with a Schick!




(Post 3000 for me on TSD)



Thanks for being such a great forum! I take joy every day in being a part of TSD!

Have a great Saturday Night!

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SOTD - Saturday, May 2, 2015

Shower
Prep: Homemade PSO
Brush: Simpsons Duke 3
Soap: MdC Fougere
Razor: Merkur 38C
Blade: Personna Lab Blue (1)
Aftershave: Fine Fresh Vetiver

 

Damn, damn, damn - the MITA was right in front of me yesterday and I didn't use it. It's such a nice soap which I forgot to re-order when I made my purchase not long ago. I'll do that soon because I love that soap. The Black Ice is also awesome!

 

Compared a new Dollar General Trac II cart to one of the Gillette Trac II carts I found the other day. Now I can see why Gillette continues to sell them for around $18 for 10, because guys keep buying them because they WORK. I expected them to be somewhat better than the DG but they are much better. 2 pass BBS and a few small nicks, which I never get with the DGs. That shows how much sharper the blades are. Anyway, I can't afford to make them a regular item but they give 100% as good a result as any DE and blade combo that I own. If I went back to carts, this is what I'd go back to, I think...or the Dollar Tree Personas. They're nice too. But these are nicer.

 

Razor: Gillette SS, 1947 Birth razor.
Blade: Gillette Platinum (Day 2)
Brush: WDC-2 Grandfather's Handle, Whipped Dog High Mountain Badger Knot.
Soap: Jack's Soap
Bowl: KO Shave
Mug: Old Spice Coffee Mug/w brush stand. Soak
AS: Clubman Lime.



This focus is on Brushes. The Whipped Dog High Mountain Badger is a must brush for any Shave Den. This brush sucks up the lather and allows for three to four passes. Hold water great and is probably the best brush I have. With the other tools and AS this is probably the best shave I can ever hope to get. Clubman Lime is an excellent AS, the Gillette Platinum blade performs great, and the Jack's Soap is made for this brush. The Gillette SS 1947 must be one of the best DE razors ever manufactured. This is a must combination for all DE shavers. IMHO

 

Glad to hear you like the WD High Mountain Badger so much. I am hoping to get my hands on one shortly, as soon as Larry gets his knots in.

 

Sunday's


Dove Men Face Wash
TOBS Lavender
Jayaruh WC1 Silver Tip
Schick E2
Personna Stainless
CWR, Asma Alum Block
Thayers Rose Petal WH
FD Old Spice

The TOBS Lavender shaving cream face-lathered well with my Jayaruh WC1 Silver Tip badger brush. Two passes with my Schick E2 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 Rose Petal WH and then FD Old Spice after shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

Aggressive Apri...errrr May? - Day 22 (5/1/15)

Prep: Hot shower
Soap: Arko
Brush: Omega 13522
Razor: Cadet OC
Blade: Bic Chrome Platinum
Post: Witch Hazel, Nivea Sensitive Balm
Scent: Tommy Bahama Very Cool

Great 2 pass XTG & ATG shave yesterday. Late post, forgot to post yesterday. Skipped today.