Shave of the Week

Shave of the Week Starting 3 October 2022

Schick Route 66 razor
Personna blade
AP Shave Co. brush
Williams SS (vintage)
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Assorted A/S

Thought it was time for a bit of a change so am using an injector this week. Been quite awhile since using one but the technique quickly came back and a fine shave was had. Love vintage Williams though I can get a great lather from the modern stuff as well. So it's a great start to the week. Now go enjoy your day folks.

 

Shave of the Week Starting 10 October 2022

Parker 94r razor
Gillette Wilkinson blade
Whipped Dog Synthetic brush
Spearhead Shaving Seaforth! Spiced SS
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Spearhead Shaving Seaforth! A/S Tonic

Last December I had a really bad bout of Covid (at least to me it was bad) and it messed up my smeller which still hasn't recovered 100%. Some of the scents I used to love I can barely stand now. Decided to try the Seaforth! Spiced SS cuz it works great and had smelled wonderful before Covid. Now it still works great and I can deal with the scent. It's so messed up. Anyway, a fine shave was had and my face is happy. Now go enjoy your day folks

 

Shave of the Week Starting 17 November 2022

Parker 78r razor
Tatra blade
Lord SC
Plisson/L'Occitane brush
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Assorted A/S

The Parker 78r is, to me, a very fine razor. Easy to use and producing a comfortable efficient result. The Tatra blades are so-so to me, smooth but not to sharp. Maybe it's the razor since it's so mild and comfortable. At any rate, my face is happy. Now go enjoy your day folks.

 

MMMonday, OCtober 17th 2022

Razor : Micromatic OC- Mfg 1939-41, mid to upper mid range, built to last and with good technique a person can receive some nice close shaves. I also used a RIGS spline shim for addition testing.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE(7) very sharp, great longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest razor blade to handle IMO.
Soap : Razorock XXX - nice unique clean scent + excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Razorock Plissoft 24mm synthetic, excellent lather generator, cloud like soft tips, great splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. Used this brush a lot when I started traditional wet shaving.
Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area.
Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave : Razorock XXX AS with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results :CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + 1 chin weeper= excellent shave with Gem MMOC with a Gem coated blade.

Have some great shaves!

 

Shave of the Week Starting 24 October 2022

SCS Model A razor
Silver Star blade
Stirling Synthetic brush
Gillette Regular SC
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Assorted A/S

Very nice way to start the week. All the parts liked each other and a fine shave was had. My face is happy. Now go enjoy your day folks.

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Shave of the Week Starting 31 October 2022

Gillette SuperSpeed razor
Treet Dura Sharp blade
PAA Synthetic brush
Seaforth SS (vintage)
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Assorted A/S

Very nice start to the week. The SuperSpeed/Treet combo is fabulous, smooth/comfortable/effective. All is well. Now go enjoy your day folks.

 

Shave of the Week Starting 7 November 2022

Schick Injector razor (E3 I think)
Personna blade
AP Shave Synthetic brush
Lea Shave Stick
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Assorted A/S

Long long time since I use a lot of these items and shame on me. The Lea stick produced an easy abundant lather and the Schick /Personna just wiped it right off in a comfortable/smooth/effective way. My face is smooth and happy. Now go enjoy your day folks.

 

Shave of the Week Starting 14 November 2022

Henson Al13+++ razor
Gillette 7 O'clock Permasharp blade
Shave Revolution synthetic brush
Taconic Bay Rum SC
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Assorted A/S

The Henson/Gillette combo is extremely comfortable and effective for me. The Taconic SC works well though the scent is not strong nor long lasting for me. All is well, my face is happy. Now go enjoy your day folks

 

Greetings all! Here is my shave kit for the coming week starting Sunday November 20, 2022.

Razor: EJ 3one6
Blade: Gillette Sharp Edge
Brush: Omega mixed boar / badger (this is one of my travel brushes, but since I dont travel much these days, I thought it needed a good workout)
Soap: Palmolive. A favourite. Cheap as dirt and a great lather. Mild, cheap motel soap kind of fragrance.
Wax: Grave Before Shave - cigar and vanilla scent. Strong hold -- strong enough to hang my car keys on.
Well, that's about it guys.

 

Shave of the Week Starting 21 November 2022

Star razor
Silver Star blade
PAA Synthetic brush
Gillette Regular SC (vintage stuff)
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Assorted A/S

Very pleasant start to the week. Sweet shave and my face is happy. Now go enjoy your day folks.

 

Shave of the Week Starting 11/28/2022

Weber DLC razor
Treet 7 Days blade
WD Synthetic brush
Dr. Selby 3X SC
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Assorted A/S

Nice start to the week. The Dr Selby is hard to get hold of but, to me, it's worth it. Makes a very nice lather, smell fantastic and I like it. My face is happy. Now go enjoy your day folks

 

Shave of the Week Starting 5 December 2022

Pearl Blaze razor
Gillette Wilkinson blade
AP Shaving brush
Blue's Shave Soap
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Assorted A/S

New soap this week and it's a nice one. Can't tell you the ingredients cuz all it says on the packaging is Goat's Milk and Animal Fats. The soap didn't melt my face off or anything like that, just gave a nice lather that worked very well. And since my smeller is still (a year later) messed up, the scent is, what there is of it, is pleasing. Anyway, my face is happy so go enjoy your day/week folks

 

Shave of the Week Starting 12/12/2022

Gillette Heritage razor
Astra SP blade
Stirling Synthetic brush
Palmolive Shave Stick
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Various A/S

I got the Heritage razor when they first came out some time ago and promptly put it on the shelf in my small collection. Looks good there and think I tried it once or twice, cleaned it up, and put it back. Well, it was calling me this morning saying "Use me, Use me"! So I did and glad for it. Nice comfortable/close/easy shave and my face is happy. Now go enjoy your day folks.

 

Shave of the Week Starting 12/19/2022

English Tech razor
GSB blade
JR#85 brush
Palmolive Classic SC
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Assorted A/S

Right dandy shave to start the Christmas Week. I enjoy the Palmolive SC, love the scent, which is nice considering Covid wrecked my smeller. Scents are all messed up still after a year with my bout with Covid. Anyway, all is well and my face is happy. Now go enjoy your day folks.

 

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Shave of the Week Starting 12/26/2022

Henson +++ razor
Treet 7 Days blade
AP Shave Co synthetic
Mama Bear's Raspberry Shave Stick
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Assorted A/S

As noted in another post, I got a bunch of shave sticks for Christmas and decided to start with the Mama Bear's Raspberry one. Lathered easily and gave a wonderful lather. The scent, even to my covid wrecked smeller, is terrific and enjoyable. All the other parts worked well together and a dandy shave was had. My face is happy so go enjoy your day folks.

 

Shave of the Week Starting 2 January 2023

Parker 78r razor
Euromax blade
Maggard Synthetic brush
Mama Bear's Lime Ice Shave Stick
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Assorted A/S

Second shave stick try from my Christmas presents. The Lime Ice Shave Stick lathered very easily and is really chilly, good menthol sensation. The Parker/Euromax combo is a winner for me and my face is happy. Now go enjoy your day folks

 

Shave of the Week Starting 9 January 2023

Parker 78r razor
Personna blade
PAA Synthetic brush
Nivea Shave Stick
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Assorted A/S

Continuing on with my shave stick journey, I chose Nivea for this week. It lathers easily and gives a fine protective lather. The scent is, for me, pleasantly neutral which is fine with my covid wrecked smeller. I really like the Parker 78r and it pair just fine with the vintage Personna blade. Wish I knew which current Personna is the equivalent. At any rate, my face is happy so go enjoy your day folks.

 

Shave of the Week Starting 16 January 2023

Parker 87r razor
Gillette Wilkinson blade
Maison Lambert SilverTip brush
LaToja Shave Stick
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Various A/S

1st outing with the LaToja and it was nice. Lathered easily with the monster sized Maison Lambert brush and worked well with plenty of protection. The Maison Lambert brush is huge but oh so soft and nice on the face. A really fine shave was had and my face is happy. Now go enjoy your day folks.

 

Shave of the Week Starting 23 January 2023

Weber DLC razor
Treet 7 Days blade
Plisson/L'Occitane brush
Speick Shave Stick
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Various A/S

Continuing on my Shave Stick journey, Speick is being used this week. It lathers easily and well giving my semi-handsome face good protection/feel. Love the scent too. Everything worked very well together and my face is happy. Now go enjoy your day folks