September 27, 2015 Shave Den Sunday Hot Shower Soap: TSD Unscented TSD Witch Hazel TSD Aftershave Milk TSD Agua di Gio Brush: Omega Pro 48 Razor:1924 Ever Ready Blade: Gem PTFE (2) Two-pass shave. 1st pass - good reduction on the WTG pass. 2nd pass - ATG pass leaves me clean and smooth, though I’m still trying to find the best approach to shaving my broad chin with the Gems. I have experienced that finding the correct approach and angle are possible, but it is a bit more work than I’ve experienced with the injectors and DEs. Cheers! RT
1954 (Z1) Gold Tech Frank Shaving Pur-tech Synthetic Proraso Sandalwood cream Aqua Velva Ice Blue Shave #1 with the Rapira Super Stainless in my Gold Tech. Second shave with the Frank Shaving Pur-tech Synthetic. Shook my FS synthetic brush before building my lather. It was pretty dry, so I added a few drops of water and resumed face lathering. It dripped quite a bit at that point, but settled down as I continued to lather. I think the lather was still too dry, but I rinsed my razor more frequently and the first pass was OK. Good reduction most places. I wet my face for the second pass and the lather was better. Did 2 full passes: Pass 1 XTG on my face and XTG on my neck (top to bottom today). Pass 2: ATG. A near BBS at this point. A cold water rinse followed by a small amount of touch up in my problem areas and I ended up with the baby. The Aqua Velva was fairly quiet today. A nice comfortable BBS shave from the Rapira Super Stainless in my Gold Tech. I still need to work on getting better lather from the synthetic, but an enjoyable shave regardless. Hope everyone has a great week.
SEptember Focus Day 26: Homemade PS Oil Stirling Synthetic Brush Stirling Cool SS Injector Type G Osage Rub Stirling Unscented PSB Aqua Velva AS My son and I got back from San Antonio last night, and I decided against shaving, so this morning's shave wast first since Saturday. I ended up with a DFS to get my work week started. When I was getting my setup ready last night, my son decided he was going to shave today too. He took a picture of his set up and wanted me post it. So, here is his set up for this morning.
09/28/2015 Razor – Mongoose B2 with Hempel Ti Blade – Feather Super Pro (11) Brush – EJ XL STF Lather – B&M Latha Post - Witch Hazel and Captain’s Choice Bay Rum A fantastic work morning near BBS shave. I will stay with the Mongoose through the end of the month. I just hope this blade makes the distance since it's getting a little tired. Finished off with the CC Bay Rum with menthol crystals added. Happy Monday.
That was fun! My baby kitten (she's now almost two) was sitting next to me when I was watching the video and boy was she freaking out! She couldn't figure out where the noise was coming from. Clint, beautiful country you were riding in.
SOTD September 28, 2015 Prep: Hot Shower. Axe Energizing Face Wash Boost Razor: Gillette British Rocket Blade: Gillette Silver Blue Lather: MdC Brush: Stirling Synthetic Post: Thayers Cucumber WH. Gold Bond Ultimate Aftershave: Folsom & Co. Shambala Very nice shave. The Gillette British Rocket is a superb razor, I've really taken a liking to Gillette TTO's. The strange thing is I couldn't stand them not long ago, and got rid of all but one. My technique has improved and so has my taste in razors I could go with my 4 TTO's and Mongoose and be very happy. MdC is such a joy to use. Shambala is a great way to end a shave. Never let the things you WANT Make you forget the things you HAVE
Clint, this is a great photo and set up! I pulled the trigger on a bottle of CC Bay Rum this weekend based on all the good things I've heard about it.
Bill, this is a great post, and you are making some wonderful progress. I'd take a two-pass BBS shave any day of the week. I also think it's more difficult to get a good lather from a synthetic brush. It helped me to start with a drier brush (as you do), add water slowly to the point of adding almost too much water, and just take more time building the lather. And then take a little more time. I like my synthetic, especially as a travel brush, but it's hard to beat my badger brushes for quick and easy lather building. Have a great week.
Vince, I always enjoy your posts. You have made a lot of progress in a short time, and I believe Groucho could have taken some inspiration from your one-liners. How many razors do you have in your rotation, and what is your favorite overall set up so far? From your photos, I bet you share a generously-sized bathroom with your Bride, and she has graciously assigned you a few inches of space on the countertop for your shaving goodies. The only rule is that you have to keep things neat and tidy. Oh, wait a minute, that's my story...
We are boarding a flight so I will make this quick. Today was day three with my Stahly head and a Feather blade. What a nice combo. However, 4:00am shaves can result in a nicked ear Two pass BBS with almost no touch up. SOTD Stahly head on a Weber Bulldog handle. Feather (3) Proraso pre-shave Proraso cream Rubberset 400 Glacial splash Pinaud Special Reserve AS What do you mean, "Turn off electronic devices"? I'm posting with my TSD brothers! Leave me alo
