Open Comb Central - The Place With Real Teeth (No R41, Hybrid or Closed Combs)

For OCtober 21

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SOTD

October 21, 2014
Prep: Hot shower. Axe Shield Face Wash
Razor: Merkur 15C OC
Blade: Ladas
Lather: Cella
Brush: Semogue 1305
Post: Alum. Dickerson WH
Aftershave: Clubman Lilac Vegetal. Nivea Energy Balm
Cella is such a nice soap. Once again the Merkur 15c was wonderful! No irration. No weepers. 3pass DFS
Go out and get it!

 

10/21/2014 Open Comb October

Prep: Hot shower with Nivea Face Wash with menthol, home made PSO
Razor: Valet Autostrop OC, Dubl Duck Goldedge straight razor
Blade: Modified Gem PTFE coated SE blade (1)
Brush: Col Conk Pure Badger
Soap: L'Occitane - Cade
After: Home made ASB, Aqua Velva Musk after shave
Cologne: Prada - Amber Pour Homme Intense

Another 2 pass Darn Fine Shave this morning. The badger whipped up the Cade to an almost yogurt like consistency. I modified and loaded up a new blade for the Valet last night. The Valet and the Duck had no problems mowing down the stubble. The Prada will have me smelling great all day.

Have a blessed day!

 

This will be the first shave with my new Merkur 15c razor, Personna blade, TOBS Grapefruit, and Vie-Long Horse Hair brush. They are all stuff I bought with birthday money.

 

Oct 21 2014
LC NEW, ball end
Wilkinson classic blade, 20th and last use
Soap Commander Passion soap, sample
Vie Long Peleón horse hair brush
HTGAM Scentsless AS
British Sterling cologne

While I did get a very nice DFS today, towards the end it just didn't feel as good, so I decided to dump it and use a new blade tomorrow. I probably could have got a few more shaves, but no need to have a less enjoyable shave.
I liked the Soap Commander, this was my first time trying any of their products. I liked the scent, was a little light. Didn't take much to give me a nice lather to shave with.

 

For 22 OCtober

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I'm still going strong with my ATT H2. Getting some great shaves from it. I think there's only a few days of the Proraso white left. Unfortunately I'm out of town the next couple days so I'll have to put a hold on OCtober and shave with a cart. I was really tempted to check a bag so I could take an OC with me but waiting around for a half hour to get it after the flight just wasn't a great option.

Might change up the razor when I get home. Maybe a NEW...or an Old Type.

 

OCtober 21
Fat Tuesday
Another great shave with the MMOC and da Fat
Gem MMOC / Gem PTFE (5)
MWF
Omega 10066 Boar
Lavender Witch Hazel
Aqua Velva Musk

 

SOTD

October 22, 2014
Prep: Hot shower. Axe Shield Face Wash
Razor: Merkur 15C OC
Blade: Ladas
Lather: WSP Rustic Barbershop
Brush: Simpson Berkeley 46B
Post: Alum. Dickerson WH
Aftershave: Fine Platinum. Nivea Energy Balm
WSP lathered like a dream. I love the Merkur 15c! I've had nothing but great shaves since I've been using it.
Go out and get it!

 

10/22/2014 Open Comb October

Prep: Hot shower with Nivea Face Wash with menthol, home made PSO
Razor: Gillette Senator, H. Boker Master Razor straight razor
Blade: Pol Silver Super Iridium (5)
Brush: Turkish #6
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
After: Home made ASB, Aqua Velva Ice Blue after shave
Cologne: Prada - Eau De Toilette

A 2 pass Darn Fine Shave on this fine day. The #6 whipped the MWF to a good consistency. The Boker and the Senator did their job well. The AV brought the chill and the Prada will keep me smelling great all day.

Have a blessed day!

 

Oct 22 2014
LC NEW ball end
Wilkinson classic blade, 1st use
Soap Commander Passion, sample
Vie Long Peleón horse hair brush
Pinaud Clubman Lilac Vegetal AS

Very good DFS near BBS. I kind of test tried the Lilac Vegetal on my wrist and back of hand a couple of days ago, seemed ok and the wife liked the scent, so I figured I'd go all out today and use it like I would normally use my AS. So far so good, the wife should be home soon for the real test. ☺

 

Merkur 15c Open Comb

 

Shave 23 OCtober

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October 22
Gillette New - Walter - 7 O'clock green
vintage Williams Barber's Bar
Vie Long horse hair
Northwoods ASB
Brut

 

today I used the Conrad open comb. I have the box tour to thank for this razor.

it's a two piece, from what I gather is similar to the Barbasol razors.
a touch light, but shaves nice.

 

OCtober 23
The Fantastic Gillette NEW - Walter Rosenberg - Gillette 7 O'Clock Green (2)
Proraso Red - Sandalwood
Simms 200B Pure Bristle - Vintage
Kenneth Cole - Mankind ASB
English Leather

 

SOTD

October 23, 2014
Prep: Hot shower. Axe Shield Face Wash
Razor: Merkur 15C OC/ Weber Bulldog
Blade: Ladas
Lather: Klar Kabinett
Brush: WD Silvertip
Post: Alum. Dickerson WH
Aftershave: Stephan Island Lime. Nivea Energy Balm
Super shave! Stephan Island Lime/ menthol crystals is soothing! 15c
Go out and get it!

 

10/23/2014 Open Comb October

Prep: Hot shower with Nivea Face Wash with menthol, home made PSO
Razor: Gillette New LC, CMON Filarmonica Doble Temple straight razor
Blade: Pol Silver Super Iridium (6)
Brush: Vie Long Horse Hair
Soap: TSD Lanolin - Sandalwood
After: Home made ASB, Aqua Velva Ice Blue after shave
Cologne: Akthar Noir

A fine 2 pass Darn Fine Shave. The Sandalwood whipped up to an almost yogurt like consistency. The AV brought some chill and the Akthar Noir will have me smelling good for the rest of the day.

Have a blessed day!

 

Merkur 15c Open Comb

 

Oct 23 2014
LC NEW ball end
Wilkinson classic blade, 2nd use
HTGAM RazoRock the Beach soap
Vie Long Peleón horse hair brush
HTGAM alcohol free Scentsless AS
British Sterling cologne

Real nice DFS today. The soap is really does kind of remind me of the smells from going to the beach. Even four hours later my bathroom still has a faint smell of the soap. ☺