SoS: September 28, 2015 - October 4, 2015

You like the Bali blades, Chris?

 

Today was my first try. It was just ok. No issues, but not really impressed either.

 

I went through a pack of them last month. They dulled out after one use, no BS.

 

Well then, mine won't be seeing a second day! Life is too short for iffy blades.

 

I use Clubman in in cool/cold months for the reasons you do.

 

And runny/airy lather

 

Have you tried Clubman's bay rum?

 

No-I have my doubts about that one-I mean, I know it's popular, but the CLOVE effect is something I'd like to avoid if I can. My Bay Rum is Stephan.

 

It has that warming effect as well. It's my go to winter aftershave along with Old Spice. I never tried any other brands of bay rum. I want to try to make my own one day but the process takes weeks and I'm a very impatient person.

 

You'll get a kick out of this, Justin. Since watching your video clips I tried doing some of my own, but it's harder for me, since I have no mustache. You can get away with it, since you don't shave close to your mouth-makes talking easier

 

•Pal Adjustable injector
•Schick Plus Platinum blade
•Palmolive green tube

1st pass on Low, 2nd pass on High. BBS, slight scraped feeling but that's more from the blade. A wonderfully efficient razor. Tame this Beautiful Beast and she'll perform well for you.

•Lucky Tiger lotion, as I'm off to bed.

 

I used Edge almost exclusively since it came on the market. It provided a glide that prevented cuts and irritation. I later got a boar brush and used it to apply the gel. I found that much easier than just my fingers. Haven't used it since the big switch back in June of 2011. That doesn't mean I will never use it again. It will do in a pinch.

 

Good to see the Stephan BR getting the respect it deserves!

 

You must be well-healed by now. I hope so anyway!

 

TGIF Planned SOTD

Razor: Mergress XL (S4)
Blade: Gillette Spoiler (D5)
Brush: Wiborg 26mm Manchurian
Bowl: Georgetown G12
Pre Shave Scrub: RazoRock GLO
Pre Shave Oil:Homemade Rosemary Mint
Shave Soap: Irisch Moos
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: Muelhens 4711
Cologne: Muelhens 4711

Going with German gear for Friday


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TGIF, October 2, 2015

iKon OC DLC with Bulldog Handle
Polsilver Super Iridium #1
Rubberset #4 TGN High Mountain White @clint64 Ocho
Vermont Goat’s Milk Soap Spearmint Bergamot
Alum, Dickinson’s ++Menthol, Cucumber Melon Whipped Shea Butter
Fine Orange Noir
Penhaligon’s Blenheim Bouquet EDT

Early morning 2 pass BBS including clean up. Vermont Goat's Milk Soap not an easy lathering soap but the Spearmint Bergamot scent is nice. Finished with a dash of Fine Orange Noir. Ready to spend the day with Southwest Airlines. Chicago Midway first stop. Joaquin here we come

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PLANNED TGIF SOTD

Gillette OC razor
Personna blue blade
Plisson badger brush
Myrsol Emulsion pre shave
L'Occitane Cade shaving soap served in a late 50's Old Spice mug
Ogallala Bayrum, Limes and Peppercorns AS

 

Thanks for your concern. Still not 100% but I'm getting better and better. I had the staples taken out today, and it's much more comfortable without them and on the 22nd I have a follow-up examination.

 

SOTD 10.01.2015

Prep: Shower
Razor: Gillette Super Adjustable (5)
Blade: Voskhod (4)
Brush: Omega 10083
Lather: Proraso Red Tub
Post: Cold rinse, Witch Hazel, Proraso Green AS, TBS Maca Root ASB