SoS: September 7, 2015 - September 13, 2015

That Executive Man looks good to try sometime.

 

Haha challenge accepted! Me too, but i do it slowly

 

For September 12th
Razor - Schick F
Brush - Ever Ready C40 w/TGN 3 Band Synthetic 24/53 mm Brush
Blade - 1960s Vintage Personna Vydax Coated Stainless

Soap - The Soap Exchange Barber Shoppe
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We Three – The Ink Spots 1940

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SOTD: Saturday, September 12
Soap Commander Love
SOC Boar
Feather AS-D2
Polsilver SI (3)
Soap Commander ASB

Have a great day!​

 

A nice Monk reference to get my Saturday started!

 

•1953 Tech
•Famos carbon blade
•mystery soap

Very pleasant shave. 2 pass BBS. Surprisingly good blade. Allergies kicking up today so no a/s, only

•Lucky Tiger lotion.

 

The Schick F is a truly efficient razor and the Soap Exchange Barber Shoppe provided good slickness. Great shave.

 

SATURDAY
Day 4 of 7-day Test Drive
By the fourth consecutive shave, I believe I'm hitting my stride with this razor! Sure, I'm still careful with the deadly-sharp point, but navigating this large razor is beginning to feel 'normal' as I've grown acclimated to the sheer size of it. I even pushed it a bit further than the normal three passes in order to hit the true BBS territory. I achieved it—but at some cost. What became apparent is why I don't normal 'chase the baby' when I shave. I do have sensitive skin and repeated passes tend to lean to inflammation. No real inflammation resulted, but I do have some smooth but tender spots now that revealed themselves when I applied the Snake Bite aftershave.

Still, though, this razor is incredibly enjoyable to use and I'm glad I 'pushed it' a bit further this morning.
Have a blessed Saturday, all!

 

12 September 2015

* Wolfman WR1-SB + WRH3 Aluminum
* Super Iridium
* WSP Manchurian + Oscar11 All-Amber Barbeiro
* Mystic Water Marrakesh
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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I started out with my Feather AC SS for the first pass. I'm getting this thing figured out. I got a nice pass with no irritation that I would call CCS. I did a cleanup pass with my Ever Ready 1912 for a DFS.
SOTD
Feather AC SS
Feather Pro blade
Ever Ready 1912
Gem blade
Colonel Conk Bay Rum soap
Omega Boar brush
AOS AS Balm
Pinaud Bay Rum AS
Have a great weekend!

 

CRSW Saturday
This shave is in anticipation of a decant of Terre d'Hermes that is supposed to be delivered today. I really like the scent of this soap and balm, and I'm hoping it will be a match with Td'H so I can extend the scent all day.
The shave itself was excellent as usual with CRSW. I am certainly getting more of his products, just top shelf in every way.

 

September 12

Mongoose with Dr. Bomber handle
Feather Professional blade (7)
Shavemac two-band silvertip brush
TSD unscented soap and glycerin
Two passes plus touch-ups
Thayer's Lavender witch hazel, unrefined shea butter, and Trumper's Coral Skin Food

I've been scarce around these parts the last few days, but I have enjoyed some great shaves with the Mongoose. Today was my first shave using TSD soap, and it will definitely stay in the rotation. A big thanks to JoAnna Queen of Blades for her terrific soap. I have a new Feather Super Pro blade (correctly ) loaded and ready for tomorrow's shave.

Enjoy your Saturday!

 

12sep15

Started out with my G8... Umm, not good. Not good at all...I'm blaming the blade. Did one cheek and switched to the Red Tip. As aggressive as the RT is for me usually, this was the most comfortable, smooth shave ever from the RT for me. Like butter. I have some injector blades on order from EMS so I'll wait till they get here then revisit the Schicks.

The WSP Barbershop soap is very nice! Easy lather.

Today was definitely a Nivea Sensitive Cooling Post Shave day. What started out scary, ended up not bad at all.

 

Razor: Schick Hydro One
Blade: Schick (china) (1)
Brush: @oscar11 Marigold
Soap: Tabac
Post: Cold Water & Thayer's
AS: Aqua Velva
Cologne: Verdon


Inaugural shave with the razor, First downward pass I didn't think I was going to like it at all. Then came the upward and east/west passes, it is set up perfect for those. It became nimble in the hand and the rubber made for a secure grip. I ended with a flawless super comfy BBS+++. Incredible! Might have been a fluke but this is the best shave I've had in a while.

 

today's shave
hot water wash with nuetrogena men's invigorating face wash and a washcloth
Parker pure badger
soap commander endurance
Gillette tuckaway(30)
Ladas(1)
old spice after shave
today's shave was very nice. the Parker's big knot and heavy handle feels super luxurious. soap commander takes charge.
New to me razor today. the Gillette tuckaway. very nice shave. the razor seemed a bit milder than the new standard. the handle felt a bit short at first, but the added agility grew on me fast. three passes left me exceptionally smooth and comfy.
those looking for a medium aggressive razor in a classy little travel package, the Gillette tuckaway is definitely a winner.
finished my shave with old spice after shave.
hope y'all did as well, or better.

 

SOTD 09.12.2015

Prep: Shower
Razor: Gillette Old Type
Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux (2)
Brush: Omega 10083
Super Lather: Kiss My Face Lavender Shea Shave Cream/Proraso Green tube
Post: Cold rinse, Alum, Witch Hazel, TSD Sandalwood AS Milk

Floral, yet minty.

 

Razor: Gillette 195 Fat Boy (f1) 1960 (5) (3)
Brush: Rubberset 400 #3 WD 24/50 Silvertip (Jedi Lightsaber)
Mug: Old Spice 1985 Cobalt Blue
Cream: Geo. F. Trumper's Coconut cream
Blade: Feather (1)
Post shave: Thayers Cucumber WH, Jack Black balm, Old Spice original Shulton 1973 glass cologne Stopper #3
Put some Trumper's Coconut into my favorite OS mug. My Jedi Lightsaber with its nice backbone whipped up some nice warm lather. The soft brush felt good on my face and I really like the way the handle feels in my hand. My FB is still my favorite razor and as usual, made quick work in 2 passes WTG XTG. A little touchup on my neck ATG on 3 and done. I had enough lather left over for another pass. The WH felt good, nice and cool. After cleanup some JB and when it dried, some Vintage Old Spice from 1973. Have a good one y'all!

 

Stirling Saturday September 12:

Homemade PS Oil
Stirling Synthetic Brush
Stirling Ben Franklin SS
Injector Type G
Stirling Unscented PSB
Stirling Ben Franklin AS

 

Nice Old Spice AS! I believe it's an early 1970s because it has Stopper #4. I like that vintage Gillette, very nice.

 

Cool Old Spice Cannon!