SoS: September 28, 2015 - October 4, 2015

Planned Menthol Monday SOTD

Schick type I razor
Chick blade
Restored Butterscotch brush - TGN 2 band knot
Proraso white pre shave cream
Martin De Candre Fougure shaving soap
Aqua Velva Ice Blue Cooling aftershave


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L’occitane produces shaving tools of a consistent high quality. I’ve been using the Cade soap for a few years and it always delivers a top notch shave.

I’ve never been a big fan of the scent, but it is tolerable and borders om pleasant. The lather is slick and thick, and it doesn’t take much loading beforethe brush is filled up with enough lather to shave me two times over. Today’s shave was no exception, the lather was perfect, the shave was lovely and the result was pretty damn fine even though I am not.

I used the Asco Super Stainless blade today, and I believe it was my first shave altogether with this one. It is a pretty good blade and gave a pretty smooth shave. It is not sharp enough to compete with Feathers, Polsilvers and even Astra. But it is not far behind. If this was the only blade I had tried, I am sure I would not know any better, but still be quite content with my shaves.

I have a decent amount of various blades that is slightly better, and I will therefore not invest in a pack of hundred, but I will use the few I have remaining with good conscience and contentment.

In the L’occitane line up there is an interesting aftershave. I am sure this is a decent product, but for me it appears to be scented water. No sting, no burn or no astringent effect, but with a slight cooling effect. To be fair, my skin felt pretty decent after my shave. If the AS has anything to do with it, I can’t be sure. But in my mind it appears to be rather boring and leave me with a certain impression of not being satisfied with its performance. I guess I will have to use it for an extended period of time to make sure.

Razor: Edwin Jagger de 89
Blade: Asco Super Stainless
Brush: L’occitane Plisson Syntetic
Soap: L’occitane Cade
Aftershave: L’occitane Aftershave Lotion

 

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

 

September 28 SOTD:

Homemade PS Oil
Stirling Synthetic Brush
Stirling Cool SS
Injector Type G
Osage Rub
Stirling Unscented PSB
Aqua Velva AS

 

No, it was in Arizona. The next game against Green Bay is at home. That will be very interesting. On a positive note.... The Oakland Raiders won!!

 

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. My taste in razors has changed so much in the last couple of months, at one time I couldn't stand Gillette TTO's. Probably lack of technique, now I could get by with 4 TTO's and my Mongoose. MdC. I love this soap. Shambala is a great way to finish my shave.
Never let the things you WANT
Make you forget the things you HAVE

 

lolllllllllllllll NOOOOOOOOOOO, it's perfect as it is!

 

Menthol Monday:

Prep: Hot shower, Healthy Accents Daily Renewal Cleanser, TSD Jasmine Sambac preshave balm
Brush: Simpsons 56 Best Badger
Lather: Stirling Glacial Obsidian soap
Razor: Merkur 41c 1904 OC
Blade: Bolzano Superinox (3)
Passes: WTG, XTG, XTG (5, 6, 7)
Post: Cold water splash, Bloc Osma Alum, Dickinson's witch hazel, Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS splash
Cologne: Xeryus by Givenchy

Surprisingly, this was probably the best shave I've gotten with this particular blade. . . not Bolzano as a whole, but this specific blade. The lather was worth the bit of extra work this AM, as it really helped soften and hold up three days' worth of stubble for the 41c and Bolzano to mow down. The third pass took the top off one minor blemish on my jawline, producing a spot of blood, but otherwise the results were DFS+, smooth, cold, and comfortable.

 

Mamma mia - did I freeze my face off this time. Since last week I hadn't used a Glacial soap so I wasn't used to such an intense menthol wallop and the Lemon Chill did one hell of a number on me which felt frigid and wonderful. The Wintergreen balm froze and moisturized my face beautifully, and the Arctique aftershave really lived up to its name. Even the small amount caused the tears to flow - Holy Moly, is this stuff ever heavy-duty. It also smells great. BBS thanks to my new Derby in the Super Speed.

 

Great soap and aftershave!

 

I can't use glacial stuff. It's to much haha

 

Crank it up Menthol Monday
I tried out the Futur wide open on six today with superb results! The razor moved effortlessly and without drama, my stubble did not stand a chance. This might have been my best shave yet. I made one swipe on 4.5, and that felt mild, so I went all the way, and that still felt mild and noisy. I expected some burn from the alcohol in the Easy Street aftershave that is also new to me, but the burn was minimum.
About the aftershave- in the bottle I thought it was too close to Cologne Russe, but on my face it is distinct. It's a floral with some sweetness and welcome menthol. It's a keeper.
I guess my take away from this shave is to not fear the Futur on six, or, my face must be Kevlar.

Prep: Van Yulay PSO
Soap: HTGAM FrostByte
Brush: The Colonel
Razor: Merkur Futur
Blade: Voskhod (2)
AS: Chiseled Face Easy Street

 

No menthol? But it's Monday hehe

 

SOTD September 28, 2015

Prep: Rusty Blade blend pre-shave oil
Razor/Blade: Bluebeards Revenge/ Derby
Brush/Soap: Semogue/ Valobra
Aftershave: Witch Hazel/coconut oil
Mustache Wax: Badger
Its taking a while to get the hang of this shavette thing...still had 2 small nicks. Otherwise a remarkably close shave! Valobra is a wonderful slick soap. Great lather.

 

Cold water I missed MdC yesterday so I had to use it today.

 

Change the glacial...

 

Schick M1 Adjustable razor
Personna blade
Dr. Selby 3X SC
Satin Tip Purist brush
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Colorado Sage cologne

Had to try the Satin Tip brush one more time. Got a great lather but still don't care for the feel of it. It goes back on the shelf. But, did get a fine shave and am ready to go

 

MDC
Sputnik blade
Slim Adjustable
2 passes

Only 2 passes today. After the second pass it was so good that there was no need for a third pass.

 

ah yes....the Glendale Cardinals

 

Monday

Prep: Warm Shower-Stirling Bath Soap-Scots Pine Sheep
Soap: Country Club Tallow-Cahaba Blues
Razor: Gillette Red Tip Super Speed
Blade: Perma-Sharp Super (1)
Brush: Thater Silvertip-26mmx55mm
Aftershave: Fine American Blend

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

Country Club Cahaba Blues today. 20 seconds to load the Thater Silvertip. Easy, thick, slick, lather. I loaded a new Perm-Sharp Super in the Red Tip. Great smooth, close, shave. I finished with Fine American Blend.

Bob