SoS: May 18, 2015 - May 24, 2015

Brush Focus: Day 22/30
Brush: Frank Shave, Beechwood, Best Badger- 22/55
Gillette SS, K-4 (1965) Slim Adjustable. (5).
Gillette Platinum Blade (1)
Soap: Arko.
A/S: Clubman Lime
Old Spice Coffee Mug.(soak brush
The brush didn't seem to work all that well with the Arko soap, however, I am not used to applying soap sticks. Probably my error. I do like this brush. It did loose a few hairs today which may have been my unfamiliarity with this soap water mix. The Gillette Slim Adjustable I like. I'll stay with the Arko for a few days and a couple of brushes to see if I can work out the right combination.

 

SOTD 5-22-15





Razor: Gillette Super Speed
Blade: Feather
Brush: Omega s synthetic
Soap: Soap Commander Fougere
Post: CVS brand Aqua Velva
my package got here today from @spacehobo. it is a Gillette Super Speed and 4 packs of blades. this shave went wonderful. BBS with no nicks. I did get a little irritation under my chin but I get that almost everytime I shave. the floral scent of the soap is refreshing on a nice day like today. all in all it was a great shave with great gear. thank again @ spacehobo for being such a generous person.

 

You also. Thanks...Where did you get those blades?

 

Saturday's


Dove Men Face Wash
Arko Stick
Jayaruh #6 High Mountain Badger
Schick J-2
Personna Stainless
CWR, Asma Alum Block
Thayers Rose Petal WH
Barbasol Brisk AS

The Arko Stick Shaving Soap face-lathered well with my Jayaruh #6 High Mountain Badger brush. Two passes with my Schick J-2 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 Barbasol Brisk after shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

The blades in the picture came from a local antique shop. I'm not brave enough to try and shave with one.

 

Here's the plan for Saturday:

Neutrogena Men Facial Wash
Large Horsehair Barbershop
Super Speed/Derby day 8 (it's an experiment)
Stirling Glacial Lemon Chill SS
Gold Bond Moisturizer
Alcolado Glacial Menthol Splash
Chabrawichi 555 Cologne

After having not used any menthol stuff today I decided to go all-out with some of the coldest stuff I have, and believe me - this is one HELL of a cold selection. Even the Neutrogena face wash has plenty of menthol in it, and it gives a very good cooling effect. The Glacial Lemon Chill I'm using is an older puck from last year but it's fantastic - tons of some of the best lather you could get, with a truckload of powerful menthol as well as soothing and protective skincare. The Gold Bond is very chilly so it prolongs the freeze, and a couple of splashes of the Penguin can really make you shiver. I want to see if I could squeeze another good shave out of the Derby.

 

Like the pic!

 

Get well soon Patrick!

 

I see you are having some of the same issues I have using a straight. I know the shavette is a little different as it is sharper and the angle is different, but deciding on how to go into an area is a challenge. The left side of my neck is a breeze with my left hand but my right side is still a challenge. My upper lip is getting better but I still get a weeper on occasion. I re watch a lot of videos and that helps as I re engage a specific area like my upper lip or chin. It helps a lot. Good luck! I think this just takes time and practice.

 

Oh yeah there is a learning curve but it is nice that I can "pretend" shave with it to see or try different ways to figure out those areas. Without a blade in it of course! Makes it nice to practice with.

 

MAYhem & Mercy
May 22, 2015
Prep - Hot shower and towel
Brush - VDH Boar
Soap - Proraso Green
Razor - EJ DE89L
Blade - (1)
Post - Alum, Nivea Balm

The Sharp takes center stage again in the Mercy configuration. So far all of the blades have passed, even the miserable Baili, even if by the narrowest margin. The Sharp...........continues the trend. This blade is still on the dull side but in the EJ it actually performed very well. Three full passes and I had a DFS. Can't really complain about that. As with all of these blades it takes extra work to get there but it can be done and, in a good razor, can be done fairly comfortably in this case. I have no plans to order any of these but given their reputation I'm happy to say they aren't the worst blade I've tried.

Speaking of the worst blade, it's back on the menu tomorrow. The Diving Duck....I mean Flying Eagle is up for the EJ tomorrow since the Sharp did so well today. I'll be meditating the rest of today to try and calm my fears knowing what's approaching! Have a good Friday.

 

SOTD 5-22-15

PRESHAVE: Face wash with soap and warm/hot water
RAZOR: Wolfman WR1-DC Polished (dual comb) with Bamboo handle
BLADE: Platinum Lux (3)
SOAP: Catie's Bubbles Fouet L'Orange
BOWL: Bonjour
BRUSH: Tweezerman
POST: Rinse with warm/hot water to get soap off and then some cold water rinses/splashes and pat try.

Comments: Today I had almost a two day growth because I tried a Parker Shavette yesterday that didnt quite turn out as planned for my first try and the shave was cut short! The shave today was once again awesome! I managed to get almost a full BBS with three passes except a very small neck area spot that is more sensitive so I will call it DFS for sure! I used the OC side for first pass then the CC side for the other two. The third pass was actually more for touch up in a few spots and not a complete pass or on all areas! Soap was very good too as this is only the second time I used CB! The lather, protection and feel throughout the shave and the post shave feel was so great that I didn't even use the Alum block as I feel absolutely no irritation at all and didn't get any weepers/nicks, not even in the two spots a got the nick from with the Shavette yesterday so I was happy that I was able to shave over them without any issue. A great shave today and the Wolfman and the CB proved to also be a great combo! All I can say is WOW, what a razor and soap!!! My hats off to Wolfman and CB!!!

Please feel free to leave comments on any items us
ed as I enjoy reading them to see what others say about the gear I am using/trying out! Of course, YMMV!

Thx.

 

My courtship with the 1924 stunner continues. Again today's shave was finished with a minimum of effort in 1.75 passes for a very exceptional DFS/BBS. Sadly my scuttle has been shelved until I either get a new one or capitulate to face lathering. Face lathering has won - I just need to acknowledge it.

Face lathered with my homebrew soap and an Omega 20102 generously passed to me by a fellow wet shaver here in Adelaide. Great brush and holds plenty of lather.

Basically today 2 passes with a cold face shower between passes with a final cold water wash.
A splash of witch hazel and no cuts, scrapes, weepers or irritation.
My GEM blade was the 4th shave today and still feels wonderful. Very smooth.

 

buongiorno, good morning
Marfin shaving brush n°157
Marfin razor
Iridium super
Mondial "Mandarino e Spezie"

 

Planned Saturday SOTD

Schick Type J razor
Schick Injector blade (1)
Semogue Texugo brush
Myrsol Emulsion pre shave
Tabula Rasa Patchouli shaving cream
Myrsol Tonico Facial Formula C aftershave

Was supposed to be camping/salmon fishing all weekend but my wife ended up in the hospital with suspected appendicitis right before we left. I'll be up early and back to the hospital first thing in the morning after a quick shower and shave.

 

Hope everything is ok for your wife.

 

I hope your wife has a full and speedy recovery.

 

A speedy recovery to your wife and a return to good health.

 

Another fabulous shave this morning but I must admit the Derby blade is starting to slow down. The Glacial Lemon Chill soap gave me awesome lather and tons of menthol freeze!

 

5/23/15 - Razosabato!!!

Razorock Tobacco #2
Vie-Long Horse Brush
1918 Gillette Old Type
Pol-Silver Blade (2)
Fine Snake Bite
Splash of Clubman Pinaud