Shave of the Week

Shave of the Week Starting 30 Jan 2023

Parker 94r
GSB
WD Synthetic
Lea or Palmolive Shave Stick
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Various A/S

Still on my shave stick journey and am going over my thoughts on Lea and Palmolive Shave Sticks. Have used both in the past and just need to try them again. When done with this weeks shave, I plan to do a comparison with my thoughts on each. Anyway, today's shave went ok. Close but not to comfortable. Not sure why but I'll try again tomorrow. Now go enjoy your day folks

 

Shave of the Week Starting 6 February 2023

Parker 78r razor
Parker blade
PAA Synthetic brush
Dr Selby 3x SC (really a soap)
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Various A/S

Starting a new week with some tried and true products, for me at least. It will be a good week. Now go enjoy your day folks.

 

Shave of the Week Starting 13 February 2023

Gillette Fatboy
EuroMax blade
AP Shave brush
TSD 2X Lemongrass SS
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
TSD 2X Lemongrass A/S

Awhile back I asked the group if Fatboy's were worth the presesnt asking prices. Lots of good replies but thought I should find out for myself. So I got a couple of them and tried one this morning. I have to say that, with this combo of things, I got a superb shave. DFS+ in 2 passes and it was easy and very comfortable. So this one was worth the price on first use, time will tell when I try other blades. My face is very happy. Now go enjoy your day folks.

 

Shave of the Week Starting 2/20/2023

Everything is the same EXCEPT razor. Since I have 2 Fatboys, I used a different one this week. Both are E4's but shave differently. Last week I had to set the razor to 5 to get the desired result. This week, with all the same products, I had to set the razor to 4 to get the desired result. Setting this weeks razor to 5 was uncomfortable. Go figure. However, both are doing well.

 

Shave of the Week Starting 2/27/2023

Henson +++ razor
Astra SP blade
Maggard Purple Swirl Synthetic brush
Blues Shave Soap
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Various A/S

Very nice shave to start the week. The Blues SS lathered easily and provided great protection. Smells nice too. The Henson is such an easy razor to use, at least for me it is. Nice, close and comfortable shave which is what we're all looking for. Now go enjoy your day folks.

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Shave of the Week Starting 6 March 2023

Schick E3 razor
Personna blade
Shave Revolution Brush
Mama Bear Lime Ice Shave Stick
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Various A/S

Long time since I've used one of my injectors. Shame on me cuz they really work well. Going to run through my Shave Sticks again, make notes this time, and then post my comments on them later. But as for today/this week, all the items worked well together and a fine fine shave was had. And the Lime Ice Shave Stick has a REAL menthol kick, like it lots. At any rate my face is happy. Now go enjoy your day folks.

 

Shave of the Week Starting 3/13/2023

Pearl Blaze razor
Euromax blade
Lea Shave Stick
LaToja Shave Stick
Plisson/L'Occitane brush
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Various A/S

Giving myself choices this week by alternating Shave Sticks. Started with the LaToja and it worked well. Easily lathered and gave nice face feel when the shave completed. I know the Lea better having used it more often and it works above its price point for me. Looking forward to a week of great shaves. If it doesn't work, I'll let you know. But for now, my face is happy. Now go enjoy your day folks.

 

Shave of the Week Starting 3/20/2023

Parker Variant razor
Treet 7 Days blade
PAA Synthetic brush
Mama Bear's Raspberry Shave Stick
Nivea Shave Steak
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Various A/S

Another week with shave sticks and another week or alternating use. Started with the Mama Bear Raspberry one. Terrific scent but that was about it. Didn't get a very good lather. Maybe the brush had an impact so I'll try an AP Shave cashmere one tomorrow.. Anyway, it's a start. Now go enjoy your day folks.

 

For this week's shave (Sunday, 26 March - Saturday, 01 April)

Cream: Proraso White
Brush: Semogue 620 boar
Bowl: $ Store salsa
Razor: Fatip Grande
Blade: Personna Red (1)
Aftershave: Mennen Skin Bracer

 

Shave of the Week Starting 3/27/2023

Gillette Adjustable razor
Treet 7 Days blade
Whipped Dog Synthetic brush
Speick Shave Stick
Palmolive Shave Stick
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Assorted A/S

Another week of alternating shave sticks. Started with the Speick, got a fine lather and a smooth comfortable shave. Like the scent of the Speick as well. I've used the Palmolive before and kinda figure I know what to expect there. The Gillette/Treet combo is very nice as well, smooth/comfortable/effective which is what I was looking for. My face is happy. Now go enjoy your day folks.

 

Shave of the Week Starting 3 April 2023

Parker 78r razor
Euromax blade
Shave Revolution brush
TSD 2x Iced Lemongrass SS
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
TSD 2x Iced Lemongrass A/S

Brrr......This TSD SS is frickin' frigid!! And it works very well indeed. The 78r is a really really fine razor for me, smooth/comfortable/effective and works great with the Euromax blade. My face is very happy. Now go enjoy your day folks.

 

Shave of the Week Starting 4/10/2023

 

Shave of the Week Starting 4/17/2023

Gillette Red Tip razor
Astra SP blade
AP Shave Co brush
Dr Selby 3x Shave Cream
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Assorted A/S

The Red Tip/Astra combo is a good one for me, smooth/comfortable/effective. I like it. Love the Dr Selby SC, it should actually be called a soap I think. At any rate, it works great, lathers easily, gives excellent protection and my face feel just fine when the shave is completed. Not a fan of this particular brush, may change it this week. Anyway, my face is happy. Now go enjoy your day folks

 

Shave of the Week Starting 4/24/2023

 

Shave of the Week Starting 1 May 2023

Weber DLC razor
Gillette 365 blade
Whipped Dog Synthetic brush
Williams Mug Soap
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Various A/S

Can't beat a shave with Williams SS, at least that's the way I feel about it. All the parts liked each other and a fine shave was had. The Weber DLC razor seems to be a rare thing now but mine works great. Think I'll keep it. Now go enjoy your day folks.

 

Shave of the Week Starting 8 May 2023

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Shave of the Week Starting 15 May 2023

Henson AL13+++ razor
Euromax blade
Stirling Synthetic brush
TSD 2X Iced Lemongrass SS
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Assorted A/S

All the parts worked pretty well together and got a fine shave. The Stirling brush works ok but not one of my favorites. Anyway, my face is content. Now go enjoy your day folks.

 

Shave of the Week Starting 5/29/2023

Gillette TV Special razor
Bic Astor blade
Shave Revolution brush
Lord SC
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Pinaud Lime Sec A/S

What a wonderful pairing the TV Special/Astor is! So smooth, comfortable and effective. I like it a lot and it made my face very happy. Now go enjoy your day folks. And remember those who gave all

 

Shave of the Week Starting 6/5/2023

Gillette New razor
Astra SP blade
JR #85 brush
Seaforth SS (vintage)
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Assorted A/S

Truly love the vintage Seaforth. For me, the current Seaforth! offerings don't hold a candle to the Vintage Seaforth. Not that the current offerings are lacking, they're not. In fact, I have 4 of them and enjoy using them. Just a personal thing. At any rate, my face is very happy. Now go enjoy your day folks.

 

Shave of the Week Starting 6/12/2023

Parker 78r razor
Bic Astor blade
AP Shave Co brush
LEA Menthol SC
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Various A/S

Right dandy way to start the shaving week. This combo is, for me, smooth/comfortable/effective and I love Lea Menthol. It just works for me, it's great! So my face is happy. Now go enjoy your day folks.