Well last night I finally did it. I got a ccs from my wilkinson sword classic razor. I had not had much success with this razor (I had only used it 5-6 times) either getting a close shave or a comfortable shave. Last night I slowed down really paid attention to finding the best blade angle and was rewarded with a close comfortable shave. The sweet spot with this razor seems narrow but once you're in it you can get a good shave. I'm pleased to get a nice shave from this razor (despite it being a cheapie I really like the way it looks). Last night's set up was -wilkinson sword classic razor. -shark super stainless (2) -omega 10049 boar brush -arko shave stick -alum -gabel's lilac aftershave -aveeno fragrance free aftershave lotion. I'm new to using the alum and I doubt I'll use it often. For me it just doesn't seem to add to the shave experience. All in all last night was a good shave.
THURzDAY Final day of seven consecutive using the Henckel...another great shave. Not sure what razor to use tomorrow Super slick tallow & shea 'mystery' test soap. Have a great ThurZday, gents!
Gem Junior razor CVS carbon steel blade Dr. Selby 3X SC FS Finest brush Osage Rub/Witch Hazel/Sage mix Barbasol Brisk A/S Mighty fine Thursday shave and ready to go
4 Day Growth Shave and sunburned face but managed to get face BBS without irritation or pain and 2 weepers. Neck = CCS with no weepers. I read that shaving with a sunburn is risky, but at 4 days growth, I needed to beat back the whiskers a bit. I was only gonna shave WTG and then XTG, but those shaves went so smooth that I felt I could shave ATG on my face. I didn't have any burning or irritation issues. If my face had been more red in the cheek areas like I am around eyes and forehead, then I'd have waited. The post shave with Thayers Witch Hazel and some Cocoa Butter lotion was very nice!! I only used a small amount of Stetson Original on my cheeks and neck. There wasn't any major stinging or burning. Pre: hot shower Soap: TSD Frankincense & Myrrh (lanolin) - this stuff lathers great! Razor: R89 with Gillette Silver Blue blade (x3 shave) Post: Thayer's Lavender Witch Hazel, Vaseline Cocoa Butter lotion, Stetson Original Cologne: Aqua Di Gio
Mark, Good question, I only own the Blue and the Vigoroso, if you had asked me before I used Floïd Blue for 30 consecutive shaves, I would have chosen it; but I got a bit burned out on the scent, which, to my nose reminds me of Aqua Velva. (I always catch flack when I make that statement) Today's Vigoroso was refreshingly different. It's like powdery menthol. Today--it's my favorite. I wish I could help you out with more information. Both are great!
Thursday's Shave Prep: Hot shower w/ Grandpa's Pine Tar Lather: Kiss My Face Lavender Brush: Omega 13522 Razor: '46-'50 Gillette Tech Blade: Ladas Post: Witch Hazel, Nivea Sensitive Balm Scent: Tommy Bahama Very Cool Good 2 pass WTG & XTG shave. Was in a bit of a hurry so I grabbed the KMF but made time for 2 passes.
pre: Palmer's oil soap: Route 66 Bay Rum brush: TGN synthetic in custom handle razor: Stahly head on MR6 handle blade: Astra SP post: DIY balm (HolyRollah's recipe - check sig) Today was another adventure in Maggard MR6 greatness. I went back to the standard Maggard head yesterday for a shave so smooth that, had I skipped today altogether, I still could have passed military inspection "back in the day" (but not my personal BBS standard of today!). This morning I had to test just the handle, because I think it is a doozy! To test the MR6 handle, I decided to pair it with the Stahly head. My Stahly head originally came with a defunt "live blade" jiggling handle (which I tossed). I think I only used the Stahly on a cheap Mercurry handle. I thought the Stahly head a nice shave, but a wee bit too mild to be more than a novelty shave for me. Adding the MR6 handle gave the Stahly head new life. Though still mild, I achieved almost BBS on the first pass — which I comfortably turned into ATG after the first stroke or two! (Yesterday's shave was just that good.) I applied a second lather, but it was really just for touchups. Maybe this relaxed touchup was why I missed a teensy spot that I didn't discover until applying my version of Kevin's DIY AS balm (check sig). <sigh> Removed it dry with my Schick J1 then retouched that spot with balm. Really good shave! I am still reluctant to join you handle swappers. I think this hobby is robbing me of good sense as it is (and I have none to spare!). I am not sure I have the energy to add another dimension to my shaving regimen! But that MR6 handle sure is a game changer... DANG IT!
Prep - Shower / Woods Of Windsor Cedar Woods soap / Pre-lather / 3 min steam Razor - Ever Ready 1912 Blade - GEM Personna SS (#3) Brush - Omega 20106 Soap - Nanny's Ice and A Slice After - Freezer Towel / Alum Result - BBS I'm very open-minded, but I refuse to believe I could get a better shave than that which I've just recieved. My fave is ridiculously smooth and with not even a hint of skin conditions such as razor burn. When I use any DE, I often catch a skin tag on my moustache area, causing much bleeding. It just won't happen with SE, perhaps that's down to the stiffer nature of the blade.
SOTD MAY 28th 1.Mühle cream 2.Semogue 1305 3.Personna blade /5th and last use 4. Myrso antesol 5. cold water splash+ alum 6. Myrsol emulsion 7. PAA 2-piece razor
Brush Focus: Day 28/30 Brush: Fendrihan Silvertip Badger 22/49 Gillette - K-4 (1965) Slim Adjustable. (5). Gillette Platinum Blade (7) Soap: Saint Charles Shave Pumpkin A/S: Saint Charles Shave Pumpkin Old Spice Coffee Mug.(soak brush) The Fendrihan Silvertip is an outstanding brush. Ever though it is Silvertip it has a good backbone and is not floppy at all. Loads lots of lather and is a real good feel on my face. One of my best brushes and a good height for a Silvertip Badger (49mm). The soap is pretty good (like the wooden bowl)and a little different, and the same applies for the A/S. I'll change razors and blades tomorrow along with soap and A/S. This brush is diffidently in the top 5 I'm sure.
