Shave of the Week

Just looked on ebay and it's there, puck and shave sticks

 

OK thanks-I'm not much of an eBAY guy, but maybe I'll reconsider. Ironically, I just put in an order on Poshmark. I don't care to be a Poshmark freak, it's what I ordered that was the important thing-two Rise Shave Foams. Imade a larg Rise order soon after I joined....not the old-school Rise, but it wasn't far off.

 

Shave of the Week Starting 7/29/2024

Weber DLC razor
Gillette 7 O'clock blade
Dr. Selby SC (it's a soap)
No Name Synthetic brush
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Various A/S

Right dandy shave to start the week. The Weber/Gillette combo is super smooth and effective. The Dr. Selby has nice scent/lathers easily and well and I just like it. The No Name brush is a really nice one, feels good in hand and works well indeed. So, all in all, a great way to get the week started. My face is happy. Now go enjoy your day folks.

 

SOTD Saturday 17 August

• Razor Gillette Adjustable FatBoy G1 (5)
• Blade Gillette Minora Stainless (3)
• Pre-Shave Tricare Goats Milk
• Brush Synthetic
• Cream Jack The Barber - Sandalwood
• Post Shave Thayers Witch Hazel - unscented
• Aftershave Brut Splash
• Balm Nivea – Sensitive Post Shave Balm

The Morning Shave.

Not quite a morning shave today, closer to afternoon.
After a long walk with Poppy an American Bulldog a shower & shave was a welcome refresh.

The Gillette Minora Stainless was in my 1961 Gillette Adjustable FatBoy today.
3rd use on this blade, full head & face shave.

The Jack the Barber cream whipped into a very soft creamy lather with plenty of protection.
The shave was effortlessly smooth with no weepers.
The Sandalwood scent is quite mild. It was a little hot out today, so decided on the Thayers Facial Toner. Very refreshing post shave.

 

Shave of the Week Starting 19 August 2024

Baili BD131 razor
Rainbow Stainless blade
JR#85 Brush
Mama Bear's Lime Ice Shave Stick
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Various A/S

This little razor has a lot of blade feel to me but worked rather well. And while looking through my stash, I found a bunch of Rainbow blades that I had evidently forgotten about. That's a shame since they work well for me. All the other parts liked each other and a very nice shave was had. My face is happy. Now go enjoy your day folks.

 

Shave of the Week Starting 26 August 2024

Parker 94r razor
Parker blade
Whipped Dog Synthetic brush
More for You SS
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Various A/S

Ooowee, what a great shave to start the week with. The Parker/Parker combo is fabulous! The More for You SS is pretty darn nice too! A great 2 pass DFS+ shave! My face is very happy. Now go enjoy your day folks.

 

Shave of the Week Starting 9/2/2024

Parker 78r razor
Parker blade
Palmolive SC
APShave brush
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Various A/S

Pleasant shave to start the week with. Another fine Parker/Parker combo that worked very well together. All the other parts liked each other so my face is happy. Now go enjoy your day folks.

 

Shave of the Week Starting 9/9/2024

No Name razor
SuperMax Blue Diamond blade
No Name Brush
Lord SC
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Various A/S

Pleasant shave to start the week with as the No Name pair worked well. The Blue Diamond blade is just fine. The Lord SC is nice; lathers easily, enjoyable scent and mild but pleasant cooling effect. My face is happy. Now go enjoy your day folks.

 

I have some "No-Name" items I work with(perrhaps you've seen me list them in my shave reports).

 

I have noticed those. I find they work quite well

 

Shave of the Week Starting 9/16/2024

Weber DLC razor
Silver Star blade
WD Synthetic brush
Thor's Hammer Shave Soap
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Thor's Hammer A/S

I evidently have to much free time and was perusing ETSY when I came across the Thor's Hammer products. Had seen the A/S on a couple of posts and was intrigued. So I went ahead and puchased the soap and after shave. In the first outing it was good. The soap lathered easily and gave a very nice lather that provided good cushion and glide with a great scent. The A/S was soothing and also had a great scent. We'll see how the rest of the week goes but indications are that it will be good. My face is happy. Now go enjoy your day folks.

 

Shave of the Week Starting 9/23/2024

Gillette Fatboy razor
Suneko blade
APShave Co brush
Azalea City Suds SS
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Various A/S

Once again I must have to much time on my hands cuz I was perusing ETSY again and came across the Azalea City Suds site. Looked at the formula and thought it looked good and ordered some. Got the Iconoclast scent (which is really nice) and tried it this morning. Not to shabby either. Have to work on my water/soap ratio but got a pretty good lather. The brush is new with a cashmere knot and I love the cashmere knots. So a nice shave was had and ready to go. Now go enjoy your day folks.

 

Shave of the Week Starting 9/30/2024

Razor - Colonial CR7
Blade - GSB
Brush - APShaveCo via TRC
Cream - Lea Menthol
Balm - Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
A/S - Various

Colonial Razors have recently released the CR7 and just had to have one. It's available with 3 different base plates and I got all 3. Started with #1 base plate which is the mildest and it is very very mild for me. The shave was good but had to do an extra pass and lots of touchup. I usually do a 2 pass shave with minimal touchup. So I think plate #1 is not for me so will go with #2 tomorrow and see how it goes. Now go enjoy your day folks.

 

Shave of the Week Starting 10/07/2024

Razor.......Colonial CR7 Plate #3
Blade.......GSB
Brush......TRC
Soap.......Yardly
Balm......Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
A/S........Various

Last week I used the Colonial CR7 with Plates #1 and #2. Plate #1 was nice and comfortable but far too mild for me. Plate #2 was more efficient but still comfortable. This week will be Plate #3 chance. First shave with it shows it to be far more efficient but not quite as comfortable for me. Not that its bad, just not as mild/comfortable as Plates 1 and 2. I'll use it this week and then try to decide which plate is best for me. But my face is happy. Now go enjoy your day folks.

 

Shave of the Week Starting 10/14/2024

Razor...........Colonial CR7 w/plate #2
Blade...........Astra SP
Brush..........APShave Co
Soap..........Stirling Barbershop (sample size)
Balm.........Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
A/S...........Various

I think I have the Colonial CR7 figured out cuz today's shave was pretty darn nice. Also decided to try out some Stirling samples so I can explore different scents. Stirling Soaps are really very nice and I got a great lather. The scent, or lack thereof, was a bit disappointing but the performance was great. So, all in all, a nice start to the week. My face is content. Now go enjoy your day folks

 

Shave of the Week Starting 10/22/2024

Razor............Edwin Jagger DE89
Blade............Rainbow Stainless
Soap.............Dr. Selby 3X SC (it's a soap)
Brush...........TRC Synthetic
Post.............Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
A/S.............Variousd

Missed yesterday, lots going on. But today was very nice indeed. All the parts liked each other a lot and a very nice/comfortable shave was had. My face is happy. Now go enjoy your day folks.

 

Shave of the Week Starting 10/28/2024

Razor........Colonial CR7
Blade........Treet Dura Sharp
Brush........PAA Amber Aerolite
Soap.........Kent
Post..........Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
A/S..........Grand Bay Lime Bay Rum

Pleasant way to start the week with a dandy shave from the above listed items. All the parts liked each other a lot and my face is happy. Now go enjoy your day folks.

 

Shave of the Week Starting 11/4/2024

Razor.........RazoRock Cyber Medium
Blade.........GSB
Brush........TRC Cashmere
Soap.........Kent
Post..........Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
A/S...........Various

First go with the Cyber Medium razor and it went well. More comments later in the week but initail impression is very favorable. Love the Cashmere knots and the TRC handle is gorgeous to me. Stayed with the Kent SS cuz it's really nice and gives a great lather. So, all in all, a wonderful start to the week and my face is happy. Now go enjoy your day folks

 

Shave of the Week Starting 11/11/2024

Razor.........RR Cyber II
Blade..........GSB
Soap..........More For You
Brush........Stirling Synthetic
Post...........Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
A/S...........Mountain Mike Sage Cologne

Right dandy shave to start the week with. I'm liking the Cyber II razor, it's so smooth, comfortable and efficient for me. I also like the industrial scent of the More For You SS. Lathers so easily and gives great protection and results. So my face is very happy. Now go enjoy your day folks.