SoS: August 3, 2015 - August 9, 2015

August 7 SOTD:

Homemade PS Oil
VDH Boar Brush
Cella
Phoenix Dbl OC
Stirling Unscented PSB
Tabac AS

 

08/07/2015
Razor – Gillette Slim (J3) set on 9
Blade – Feather (3)
Brush – Rubberset 400-3 with WSP HMW
Lather – Catie’s Bubbles Santal Sensuelle
Post - Witch Hazel & Captain’s Choice Sandalwood

 

I used Arko and Clubman for the first time this morning, I must name this shave "World Changing". For I see why I must buy more Arko and Clubman!


Prep: Shower
Razor: 1955 Gillette Red Tip
Blade: Astra (3)
Soap: Arko
Brush: Van Der Hagen
Post Shave: Witch Hazel
Aftershave: Clubman

 

Frey's Day:

Prep: Hot shower, Neutrogena Invigorating Face Wash, TSD Jasmine Sambac preshave balm
Brush: Simpsons 56 Best Badger
Soap: Ginger's Garden Coffee Jasmine
Razor: RazoRock Bamboozled RAKE OC
Blade: Bic Chrome Platinum (5)
Passes: WTG, XTG, XTG (11, 12, 13)
Post: Cold water rinse, Bloc Osma alum, Dickinson's witch hazel, Pinaud Clubman
Cologne: Le 3e Homme de Caron

I was finally able to shave again this AM, as the scab from my cat's moment of overstimulation was gone. I hadn't used this particular soap in quite a little bit, but it was as easy to lather as I remembered, with the mango butter really seeming to make a difference in softening my beard. Between the length of my stubble and the age of the blade, there was a bit of tugging and razor burn involved, but no nicks or weepers at all, and DFS+ results. I feel like myself again with a reasonably smooth face.

 

FRIDAY
Early morning shave today, requiring a couple of good hot cups of coffee before proceeding. Second consecutive day using the Western-style Japanese razor (aka J-West).
In place of the MdC soap, I grabbed a TSD stick, 'Iced Asian Plum'—an appropriate name —which also happens to have a real nice menthol chill.

As I mentioned after yesterday's shave, this is a well-designed and well-constructed razor. Good balance is one important aspect, I've discovered, in the effective use of a straight razor. Not all razors are as well-balanced as this model. Often straight razors are made quite blade-heavy—especially some of the large-bladed wedge grinds.They still shave great, but require additional effort and attention. A well-balanced razor feels easier to use and more efficient in its use.

Three basic passes (WTG, XTH, ATG) with minor touch-up. A repeat of yesterday's near-BBS results. Slight irritation on the neck on one side as I am probably 'chasing the baby' too much on that side. I'll need to back off a bit.
Bay Rum finish & I'm good to go!
Have a happy Friday, all!

 

Schick G1 razor
Personna blade
VDH Luxury SS (scented)
FS Finest brush
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Skin Bracer A/S

Hadn't used the VDH Luxury SS for quite some time. Got a fine shave using it and liked the scent as well. Gonna be a good day.

 

today's shave
hot water wash with nivea men's and a washcloth
brothers bristles/ ace black badger
BOMBED Pyrate' cove bay rum and ginger
unknown open comb/ Maggard mr5 handle
Ladas(3)
ICED virgin island bay rum
today's shave was nice. had sort of a heavy metal thing happening. the brothers bristles handle is the boss, large and in charge. I installed my new to me Maggard handle on an unknown open comb(see pic). it's an old type open comb, but the comb is coated black. when first used it felt a bit light. the handle made a mediocre razor into a very nice shave. some thought went into the placement of those finger flumes. it felt very natural. my only complaint is that I've no way of telling y'all who made it(the head). three passes left me smooth and comfy. finished with iced bay rum.
hope y'all did as well, or better.

 

Tabac stick face lathered w/Omega 6151
40's Superspeed w/Ladas blade
Osma Alum
Canoe Aftershave

2-passes for a DFS!

 

Friday

Prep: Warm Shower-Stirling Bath Soap-Executive Man
Soap: Cold River Soap Works “Original”-Bergamot & Bay
Razor: Gillette Fat Handle Tech (Triangular Slots)
Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Blue SP (3)
Brush: Elite Razor Silvertip-24mmx50mm
Aftershave: Country Club Frozen Vetiver

WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angles for my beard)

CRSW Bergamot & Bay today. 20 seconds to load the ER Silvertip. Great easy, thick, lather. 7 O’Clock Blue SP in the FH Tech. Great smooth, close, shave. I finished with CC Frozen Vetiver.

Bob

 

SOTD
August 7, 2015
Prep: Hot Shower. Axe Shield Face Wash
Razor: Gillette British Rocket
Blade: Personna Lab Blue
Brush: Stirling Synthetic
Lather: Tiki Soap Bar 1920's Barber Shoppe
Post: Alum. Thayers Cucumber WH. Gold Bond
Ultimate.
Aftershave: Fine American Blend
First shave with my new Gillette British Rocket, this razor is flawless, the silo doors open/close wonderful. Like it was new. The razor is perfectly balanced and very easy to find the correct cutting angle. A couple years ago I gave/trade most of my Gillette super speeds I just couldn't get a good close shave. Fast forward now my technique has improved and I now get fantastic shaves with Gillette TTO! I still have one more 40's Super Speed in my den. Tiki's 1920 Barber Shoppe is the BEST barbershop scented soap I've tired.
Let love conquer all.

 

30 day Focus - Day 6
MDC Lavender Face Lathered w/ TOBS Almond
Sputnik Blade (Day 2 on blade, Day 6 on Sputnik)
Slim Adjustable set to 8
3 passes

Another day, another good shave.

 

Good day to you Gentlemen, yesterday's shave :






- LPL "Lemon & Ginger" LE soap
- Muhle Retro, silvertip
- "Grissolange" straight
- Ever-Ready SE
- LPL "Lemon & Ginger" LE aftershave

Super, bonne journée !

 

8/7/15 SOTD
Two days’ growth
Prep: Hot shower
Razor: “Our Leader” JAS. G. BARRY Co. Chicago, ILL’S Made in Germany
Strop: Drygulch Chromexcel/ Linen (50 laps Linen/ 50 laps Leather pre and 10/10 post)
Soap: Barrister & Mann Fireside
Brush: Omega 1066 Boar
Post Shave: Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block, Thayer’s Witch Hazel
Aftershave: Aubrey Men’s Stock Northwoods with M-Bomb added

 

Fatboy Friday
Three straight great shaves with CRSW. I really like everything about this soap and balm. Today I used ML lime pre shave and Fine Platinum to see how well they played together with this combo, and it works. I'm not sure if the pre helped a ton, but it did not hurt any. The Colonel whipped up optimal lather quickly and the Fatboy did its job on 9-7-7. The Fine splash added a welcome cool, but not much burn, owing to the quality of the shave. The balm went on easily and left my skin smooth and smelling great.
Prep: Mickey Lee Lime
Soap: CRSW Jardin d'Orange
Brush: The Colonel
Razor: 1959 Gillette Fatboy
Blade: Voskhod (1)
AS: Fine Platinum; CRSW Jardin d'Orange balm

 

Lol,only when I use The Veg!!!!

 

Frigid Friday:

Prep: Warm shower w/ Nuskin Shampoo, body wash, and facial wash
Shave soap: Stirling Glacial Obsidian
Razor: PAA Double open comb
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (3rd shave)
Brush: Satin Tip The purest white
Alum
After Shave: Osage Rub (can't wait for pinaud lime sec to come in and mix)
Balm: Proraso Pre/post shave balm

With my next weeks pay day, I think I am either going to order some Kramperts finest Frostbite, Fine Snake Bite, or Gingers garden's menthol snow. I love the cold!

 

+1 with the 1920's Barber Shoppe and the British Rocket.

 

By Jove! That's a lovely Rocket Old Chap.

 

SOTD: Friday, August 7
Steampunk
Simpson
Mühle R41
Weber
Polsilver SI (3)

Have a great Friday!​

 

Friday 7th August



Warm shower
Hot towel
Queen Charlotte Iced Key Lime bowl lathered
HMW Badger brush made by myself
Gillette NEW DeLuxe Criterion Gold
Gillette 7 O'Clock SharpEdge (2)
Cold rinse
Thayers Lemon witch hazel
TOBS No74 Victorian Lime aftershave