Planned Shave Den Sunday!




1959 Gillette Fat Boy
Astra Superior Platinum
L'Occitane Plisson Synthetic
TSD ISZ Shave Stick
Alum
TSD ISZ AS Splash

Have a Super Sunday!

Great setup. Thanks for your post.

October 18, 2015

My first shave with my new Mongoose lands on Shave Den Sunday!

Hot Shower
Soap: TSD Unscented
Brush: Omega 31025 Scarlatti Boar
Razor: Mongoose (Batch 3)
Blade: Feather Pro Guard
TSD Witch Hazel
Aftershave: TSD Aqua di Gio



Smooth.

I can't think of a better way to describe the experience.

I've only been traditional wetshaving for 6 months, using only vintage razors - DEs, SEs, injectors, etc. This was my first 'modern' razor.Everyone talks about the weight, so I knew to expect it. The head is unique and I used advice from @clint64 to approach the angle like an injector. Also used his advice for well-hydrated lather.

It all fell neatly together - a smooth

• stroke - a razor this heavy demands no pressure. It seems to let you know that your hand is just there to guide it and set the angle,
• angle - finding it is about like using an injector - you start with its angled face against yours and tip the handle from there as needed,
• glide - as advised, I had no issue using a slightly thinner lather than I usual use and had no glide/cushion issues at all.

With a two-day growth, I chose a three-pass shave.
I think I could have just used two passes (XTG/ATG) but I wanted to extend the shave and get more feel for the razor.

The result was as good or better than any first shave with any other razor I've used. Of all the razors I've used, the Gillette New LC is as close as I've come to a favorite razor. The handful of shaves I've had with it have been near flawless. The Mongoose, after one shave, demands its place alongside the New and a lot more time from me to realize it's full potential. I intend to do a 30-Day Focus on it in November.

Smooth - the design, the process, the shave and my face!

Play Ball!
RT

Great looking razor. Good picture. Thanks for Shave Den Sunday post.

October 25

New LC head on Mongoose "Dr. Bomber" handle
Feather (1)
Semogue 830
TSD unscented
Two passes
Thayer's Lavender witch hazel, unrefined shea butter, and Fine Platinum

A near-BBS, two-pass shave and a great way to start a Sunday. I really enjoy my OCtober set-up. The Feather Artist Club SS will be a real change of pace in NOvember. I hope you all have a wonderful day!

10/25/2015
Razor – Gillette Red & Black New Deluxe
Blade – Feather (3)
Brush –Olivewood with TGN Finest Fan
Lather – TSD Yin Yang
Post - Witch Hazel & Fine L’Orange

Excellent picture! I like that brush.

Thanks Doug. The brush handle was from the Group Buy here on the forum.

I remember the group buy. Would have gone in, but I have a number of Olive handles

Shave Den Sunday!

25 October 2015



A beautiful morning on the prairie, crisp chill in the air! It feels like a TSD Sunday!

1959 Gillette Fat Boy
Gillette Silver Blue (1)
L'Occitane Plisson Synthetic
TSD 2x Iced Barber Shoppe Shave Stick
Alum
TSD 2x Iced Barber Shoppe AS Splash

Have a great Sunday on TSD!



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Excellent setup.

Thanks Doug! I look forward to Sunday now! The TSD products are always great.

October 25, 2015

Shave Den Sunday

Fell off my OC October to prep for No Variation November.
I’ll be using a Mongoose in NoVember, so I need to determine a blade for that month. (Spoiler Alert: I think I found it!)

Morning shave
Hot Shower
Scuttle: Georgetown Pottery G12
Soap: TSD Lanolin Unscented
Brush: Butterscotch Fauxmere
Razor: Mongoose B3
Blade: Feather Artist Club Professional (1)
TSD Witch Hazel
Aftershave: TSD Yin Yang



Two-pass shave.
Observations:

• Damp, cold weather has started to move into Seattle. I’ll appreciate using the scuttle for the next 5 - 6 months! Warm lather…mmmmmm.
• This blade passed the test. I’ll be getting a 30-day supply for NoVember. Though if I’m to believe some of the hype from the Mongoosers - I may only need two blades! (We’ll see - YMMV)
• All the time while I was shaving and as I sit here two hours later just rubbing my hands over my smooth face I’m reminded of the Big Red Button at that office supply store!

And I always seem to enjoy Shave Den Sunday!

Cheers!
RT

Razor: Gillette Red Tip (A3) 1955
Blade: Gillette Platinum (6)
Brush: Black Badger Wood Handle (Grandfather's) Whipped Dog 20/65
Soap: TSD Coconut
A/S: TSD Coconut
Day 25
Excellent shave with my favorite TSD soap and A/S. Was nice and light with my touch tonight and had a DFS. Went to Grandsons hockey game this afternoon, they won their tournament. Off to Grand daughters game at 6:30. Have a great night.

@Norcalnewb @Rufus T. @Douglas Carey @Bama Samurai @clint64 and if I missed anyone please forgive me. I need a Shave Den product picture SOTD for the calendar, to be used for February. I'll have a special thread HERE

You can have permission to republish any and all of my work for the specific purpose of a calendar. If any other files are needed, just let me know.

I'm hoping for some new ones also, im going to enter a picture or two and I'd like some competition.

Ok. When I get back to my desktop I will see what I've got.

I put a couple in that thread. You are all welcome to use my pictures as necessary, although I am not what you would call "a photographer" so it probably isn't anew issue.

11/01/2015
Razor – Mongoose B2 with Triad Helix SS
Blade – Feather Pro (1)
Brush – Rubberset 400 #3 with WSP HWM
Lather – TSD Signature Scent
Post - Witch Hazel and CC Bay Rum