SoS: July 6, 2015 - July 12, 2015

Enjoy my friend!

 

Shave of the day

Pre- Hot shower, Anna and Claras sandalwood bath soap
Soap/cream- The Body Shop Maca root
Brush- Semogue 1470
Razor- Gillette Slim adjustable (7)
Blade- Feather(2) Switched to Astra SP
Post- Cold water rinse, Pinaud Clubman classic vanilla aftershave lotion and Nivea Sensitive cooling aftershave balm

I really do not think feathers are for me. Im gonna try them a few more Times. It was the second shave on the Feather blade. But it wasnt really sharp anymore, it was DULL?! I heard they are not very durable, but still. First shave to harsh and second shave dull.. That's weird.

It was a long time ago I used my Slim, but im gonna stick with it for a while now =) maybe try a blade or two with it.

Maca root is very trustworthy and Also the Astra SP.

Pinaud vanilla is amazing =D Love it

 

Oh, man! Thank you so much! I just figured that if break monotony (not using that term negatively here) of seeing nothing but shaving gear. I appreciate that!

 

Yeah, Feather blades are pretty 'meh' for me as well.

 

I honestly thought Feathers were the best for me (followed very closely behind by GSB's) but I'm rethinking that position after trying these Astra SP blades.

 

Ah yeah, love Astra SP.

 

July 7, 2015

30-Day Focus - Blade Trials for Gillette Tech

Weekly Trial for: Personna Red, Derby Green, Gillette Silver Blue, Voskhod
Hot Shower
Pre-Shave Oil: Gingers Garden
Soap: TSD SubZero
Brush: Omega Pro 48
Razor: Gillette Tech “Fat Handle”
Blade: Personna Red (3)
RazoRock Alum
After Shave: Florida Water



Nice two-pass shave today, no irritation. Stubble free except for my usual jawline trouble spot. (focus, fooocus!)

Stubble reappearance after 8 hours. Best shave was still a 3-pass with this blade. Still working the technique. New blade tomorrow.



Cheers!
- RT

 

SOTD - Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Cool shower
Prep: Homemade PSO
Brush: Simpsons Duke 3
Soap: D.R. Harris & Co. Arlington
Razor: Merkur 38C
Blade: Personna Lab Blue (3)
Aftershave: Stirling Gin & Tonic splash

 

Brian, you could try taking some outdoor photos to help break the monotony!

 

I thought about doing that but a few people already have that market cornered! I like to stand out and be different.

 

Wednesday Planned SOTD
Razor: Gilette New LC – Rhodium
Blade: Gillette Spoiler (D3)
Brush: Wolf Whiskers 24mm HMB
Bowl: Georgetown G12
Pre Shave Scrub: RazoRock GLO
Pre Shave Oil: Homemade Lavender Mint
Shave Soap: La Savonniere du Moulin Asses Milk
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: HTGAM Al-Fin



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Planned Wednesday SOTD


Vintage Kabrand OC razor
Personna blue blade
New Forest Alpolina brush
Mrysol Masaje Antesol preshave
Ogallala Bay Rum, Sage and Cedar shave stifk
Ogallala Bay Rum, Limes and Peppercorns AS
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Love the pastoral view Bobcat!

 

Well I have been in a Lazy Man's No-Shave mode.



About a week ago I spent the better part of the day in the "ER". My having become a Type II Diabetic ( from not taking care of my self, also because my Mother was a Type I Diabetic, from age 5, and I abused myself. And I can't blame anyone else) anyway my Blood sugars dipped to 64, (Hypoglycemic conditions) Hypoglycemia Symptoms and How to Treat Hypoglycemia | Hormone Health Network and I have felt like @#$%*&%$#@ the past couple of days and my hands are going numb I have not shaved.

I received a beautiful, new "Oscar 11" brush, and a beautiful Straight Razor from "Oscar 11" as a Gift. I can't wait to use and abuse these two beautiful pieces of Shaving Equipment. When I find my digital Camera, I will post a couple of pictures of the Brush and the Straight Razor.

 

Thank you for your kind words Herm, this razor's got a few similar brothers in my collection

 

I thought it would be good for me because I have coarse facial hair. But nope

 

I hope you feel better soon. I know that you might not wanna hear this but you should watch Fat, sick and nearly dead if you have Netflix. It's a documentary. It's very I retesting and might convince you to do a juice fast. It has actually cured some peoples diabetes.

 

SOTD July 8, 2015

Prep: Hot facecloth followed by homemade frankincense pre-shave oil
Soap: TOBS Natural
Razor: Gillette Adjustable "Slim"
Blade: Astra
Brush: Omega Boar Bristle
Aftershave: Hot facecloth followed by Lavender Witch Hazel
Aftershave balm: Shea butter
Mustache Wax: Badger

This was my first time with TOBS and I was absolutely amazed at how this soap lathered and lubricated. Wonderful product....definitely a keeper. Best part was there was absolutely no scent! This was a near perfect shave. 10/10

 

Hope you are well on the road to recovery...