SoS: August 31, 2015 - September 6, 2015

Friday's


Dove Men Face Wash
Kiss My Face Cool Mint moisture shave
Jayaruh #18 Silver Tip
Schick I2 Hydro-Magic
Personna SS Injector
CWR, Asma Alum Block
Thayers Lemon WH
Aqua Velva

The Kiss My Face Cool Mint moisture shave face-lathered well with my Jayaruh #18 Silver Tip Badger brush. Two passes with my Schick I2 Hydro-Magic razor and a Personna SS Injector 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 Lemon WH and then Aqua Velva after shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

Does this set-up look familiar to you guys? lol

Frigid Friday:

Neutrogena Men Facial Wash
Large Horsehair Barbershop
Super Speed/Derby day 5
Stirling Glacial Wintergreen SS
Stirling Glacial Wintergreen AS Balm
Stirling Glacial Wintergreen WH
Old Spice Cologne

This week has been quite hot and humid here so I need as much menthol freezing as I could get, and the Glacial Wintergreen trio is a perfect selection. I'm using a new soap puck of the series and I still cannot get used to it being so easy to lather up with it. On top of that, it feels even COLDER than the previous ones I had although Rod says he didn't increase the amount of menthol. The skincare is still the same - absolutely perfect. I'm in love with the matching balm and witch hazel - both of them are delightfully-cold and soothing. A wonderful and frosty shave awaits me. BTW, the Glacial Spearmint bath soap is magnificent!

A great weekend to everyone in advance!

 

Razor: Chrome Eversharp Hydro Magic
Blade: Schick (china) (7)
Soap: Tabac
Brush: Semoque 620 Excelsior!!!
Post: Cold Water & Thayer's
AS: Aqua Velva Musk
Cologne: A&F Fierce

Ok....A completely strange combo in aftershave and cologne. I did it on a whim. But....they go together well! Somehow it makes the Musk seem sweeter(in a good way). Plus toned down the harshness of the A&F Fierce. Kind of weird the old man's musk and the young kid's cologne getting along. They can't say "You smell like an old man" or "That seems a bit young for you". HA! Win!

 

I just heard that today as well. Great news!

 

For September 4th:

http://theshaveden.com/forums/threa...uss-se-safety-razors.46760/page-7#post-888177

 

Happy Birthday!

 

Friday's Planned SOTD

Razor: Joris Palladium Black\white stripe
Blade: SuperMax SP Tiger (D3)
Brush: Rooney 3/2 Super Silvertip
Bowl: Symmetrical Pottery
Pre Shave Scrub: MRGLO
Pre Shave Oil: Homemade Rosemary Mint
Shave Soap: Scottish Fine
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: Muelhens 4711
Cologne: Muelhens 4711



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Nice set up Guy.

 

Thanks Mark!

 

The Crazy Ivan in SEptember!
September 3

Razor - Gem 1912 Blade - (3)
Brush - Vie-Long 12601
Soap - Proraso
Post - Cold water, Alum, Nivea, Proraso

Final day of the '12 Gem and I'm sorry it's ending. I am seriously impressed with this razor and am happy I finally discovered it. One of those things collecting dust until the whole SEptember thing came up so there you go....another great help from TSD. Used the pony and went to Proraso thanks to @Rufus T. mentioning it yesterday. I kind of forget I have it around when I'm so enamored with Tabac and MWF. Great easy and effective lather today. Great two pass DFS as well with no problems at all. Loved it. Some irritation but nothing major and I finished up with Proraso A/S to keep it going.

The Crazy Ivan hits in the morning when I go to the EJ DE89l with an unknown Chinese blade, the Blendax. Looking forward to it. I think. Can't be as bad as the Wounded Walrus now can it.

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Planned SOTD for Friday 04 Sep 15




Gillette Fusion Flex ball Proglide
Pre-Shave: Jason Tea Tree Soap Satin Soap
Pre-Shave: Neutrogena Men Invigorating Face Wash
Pre-Shave Oil: Tiki Bar Frosted Woodlands Pre-Shave Oil
Shaving Mug: VDH Luxury Mug Set
Shaving Brush: "Oscar 11" Custom Custom 30/52 High Mountain Badger White Leadwood Handle
Shaving Soap: VDH Luxury Shave Soap
After Shave Alum: RazoRock Ultimate Aftershave
After Shave Balm: Afta After Shave Skin Conditioner
After Shave: Mennen Skin Bracer Original

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

 

Happy Birthday

 

Today I took out the Klar Kabinett, and whipped up a great lather with my Edwin Jagger Silvertip Fibre L brush. Two passes with a Rapira Platinum Lux blade in my Schick Krona, and I could finish my shave with a splash of Pitralon Original. It's a good day!

 

My face feels great after this awesome shave with the Glacial Wintergreen soap (FROZEN to the max!) The matching balm and witch hazel increased the freezing and comfort 100 fold!

 

September 4 SOTD:

Homemade PS Oil
Simpsons Commodore X3 Best Badger
L'Occitane Cade SC
Gem Micromatic
Stirling Unscented PSB
TOBS Sandalwood AS

 

09/04/2015
Razor – Wolfman OC with Triad Helix SS
Blade – Gillette 7 O’clock Blue (2)
Brush – Rudy Vey with TGN Finest
Lather – B&M Latha
Post - Witch Hazel & Captain’s Choice Bay Rum

 

today's shave
hot water wash with nuetrogena men's invigorating face wash and a washcloth
Ralph Lauren safari silvertip
BOMBED Van Der Hagen deluxe
Berkeley Custom Shaver(3)
persona lab(3)
lustray dragon noir
today's shave was nice. BOMBED vdh was a little thin, but ok. three passes with the Berkeley, backed up to 3. I may have found my optimum setting for the razor. very smooth and comfy. Finished with the Dragon.
hope y'all did as well, or better.

 

Pr5ovence Sante
Sputnik blade
Slim Adjustable
3 passes

Very close shave today. I really like the baby powder in Provence Sante.

 

SOTD for Sept 4th............
Old Spice Lime shave cream face lathered w/Omega 6151
40's Superspeed w/Gillette Sharp Edge (8)
Witch hazel rinse finishing w/Pinaud Citrus Musk A/S
2 passes w/touch-up for a DFS!

 

Razor: NT Vigour Futur Clone (S1)
Blade: Voskhod (4)
Brush: Isana Pure Badger
S.Cream: Arko Fresh
AS Cologne: Bond Fresh

Excellent effortless BBS in two passes. The menthol in Arko shaving cream cooled my face nicely. Also I think Voskhod can give one or two more decent shaves.