SoS: July 13, 2015 - July 19, 2015

Decided to shave tonight since night shave work better for me in the summer. SOTD July 18th................

Merkur 1904 w/Royal blade
Barbasol Menthol, rinse & Witch hazel
Finished w/Barbasol Pacific Rush Aftershave

Single pass w/a little touch up for a CCS!

 

Thanks for responding to my request Guy and for a great review with additional appreciated comments from @Boojum1

I had been able to locate a sample of it, but have not had a chance to try it yet. I couldn't really ascertain much from a whiff of the sample sample but had been intrigued by the product descriptions and needed to find a real-life review.

I enjoy complex yet subtle scents and this one sounds as though it may fit the bill. I suppose it may have to go on my Christmas list!

Thanks again,
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I called a TIME OUT on shaving for the day. I woke up a bit late for the monthly spiff meeting and had to rush so I just showered and out the door. Yeah, I know, lazy man's way out but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. And in my case I had to get to the meeting and then do THIS.....

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I think the Poodle is the finishing touch that really classes this up. Back to a leisurely Sunday shave in the morning. Hope you are all cooler than we are here!

 

What is the scent of Frozen Tundra like Jeff?

 

Plan for 19 July 2015
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Your welcome. Hopefully I didn't steer you wrong as we know how the YMMV is so prevalent in our adventure for the holy grail in wet shaving.

 

My favorite from Mama Bear

 

Sunday's Planned SOTD
Razor: Gillette Red Tip
Blade: Gillette Spoiler (D14)
Brush: Rod Neep Dreadnought 28mm
Bowl: Symmetrical Pottery
Pre Shave Scrub: RazoRock GLO
Pre Shave Oil: AOS Lavender
Shave Soap: Castle Forbes Lavender
Post: Monster Alum Block
Balm: Organic Shea Butter Lavender
Cologne: Muelhens 4711



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SOTD 07.18.2015

Prep: Shower
Razor: Gillette Aristocrat
Blade: Big Ben Super Stainless (2)
Brush: Omega 13109
Lather: TOBS Shaving Shop Shave Cream
Post: Cold rinse, Witch Hazel

Late night shave. Excellent all around. Need to wake up early morning so thought I would just do it tonight.

This TOBS Shaving Shop cream has a peculiar smell to it that I can't put my finger on. The scent does not resemble a Barber Shop smell at all. Smells more like the place where someone would go to get a hair perm or dye their hair. Not 100% sure on that.

 

Ha! YMMV! I got that Rule down real quick since I've been on here. Almost as quick as I learned that @crackstar likes menthol and @NCoxSTL likes Russian blades!

I do appreciate reading all the subjective reviews from everyone though because I at least get to know what people are using and why. It's just part of the info gathering.

Thanks Guy!
RT

 

Fine Ferox
Another great shave with Ferox. Now that I have the razor door issue figures out, this shave was smooth and easy with no drama. The Colonel made very good lather, though I think I added a little too much water. The Fatboy did its part going 9/7/7 quite nicely. I finished with Fine Platinum expecting quite a sting like yesterday, but it was brief and extinguished by the menthol. Now I'm ready for church.

Prep: Van Yulay pre shave oil
Soap: B&M Ferox
Brush: The Colonel
Razor: Gillette Fatboy
Blade: Voskhod (2)
AS: Fine Platinum

 

07/19/2015
Razor – GEM 1912
Blade – GEM Stainless PTFE (3)
Brush – Olivewood with TGN Finest Fan
Lather – Mitchell’s Wool Fat
Post - Witch Hazel and Myrsol Formula K Sample

 

Looks great. Got to love those Red Tips.

 

I find it hard to describe - it appears to have peppermint in it and perhaps some wintergreen, but I'm not sure.

 

Oy vay - is my face ever frozen after this shave. The Cryogen soap, like the Glacials is not for the faint of heart because it's seriously-cold!

 

A certain penguin's favorite as well ...






@richgem

 

SOTD
July 19, 2015
Prep: Hot Shower. Axe Shield Face Wash
Razor: Gillette Fatboy
Blade: Personna Lab Blue
Brush: Fine Angel Hair
Lather: Mike's Natural Hungarian Lavender
Post: Alum. Thayers Cucumber WH. Gold Bond Ultimate
Aftershave: Folsom & Co. Shady Past
What a great way to start my day, Mike's Hungarian Lavender is fantastic! Really nice shave! This Fine brush is a good buy. Shady past..
A better tomorrow. Takes your best today!

 

July 19 SOTD:

Homemade PS Oil
Simpsons Commodore X3 Best Badger
Stirling Glacial Wintergreen
Phoenix Dbl OC
Stirling Unscented PSB
Old Spice Classic AS

 

SUNDAY
Early morning shave with the super-smooth C-MON Cadillac. A comfy DFS!
Have a blessed Sunday, all!