SoS: April 13, 2015 - April 19, 2015

SOTD 4-16-15

Razor: ATT R1 with Bamboo handle
Blade: Platinum Lux (2)
Soap: Cella Red tub (2nd time trying from tub)
Bowl: VDH
Brush: Tweezerman badger (I think)
Post: Gentleman Jon Alum block

Preshave was just face wash with warm water and post shave was rinse with warm water then some cold water splashes and pat dry!

Post shave: I added the Alum block!

Razor: Tried out the ATT R1 on Bamboo handle.

Blade: I am liking this blade alot. I like it just as much if not more than my go-to Astra SP.

Soap: This is the second time I used the Cella in the Red tub. It's very easy to lather and gives very good protection just like the Cella from the kilo block. No issues at all with it.

Comments: Shave was very good, I did manage to get a DFS but not quite a BBS. No nicks and no irritation based on the Alum block feedback. For me it is just about as smooth as the R89.

Please feel free to leave comments on any items used as I enjoy reading them to see what others say about the gear I am using/trying out!

Thx.

 

have you noticed any difference?
aren't they the same?

 

In the Cella? Not much difference but to me the tub does lather a bit easier the the kilo sample I have. Might just be me, I dont know. I am sure they are the same product thought so it must be me!

 

Planned SOTD
for Friday 17Apr15





Razor: ATT R-1 Base Plate W/88mm Kronos Handle {18}
Razor Blade: Wilkinson Sword DE Blade {6}
Shaving Brush: Whipped Dog 30/65mm Silver Tip Badger Black&White Marbled Resin Handle
Shaving Mug: VDH Luxury Mug Set
Shaving Soap: Vander-Williams Shaving Soap aka Patrick's Blend
Pre-Shave Oil: Stirling Coniferous Pre-Shave Oil
After Shave Balm: RazoRock Ultimate Aftershave
After Shave: Stirling Soap Co. Coniferous

WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angles for my beard)

This is will be the Sixth Shave on this Blade.
I will be Face Lathering again tomorrow morning
I will also use an Ice Cold Wet Face Cloth.
On my face as I have each day in the past week.
I will again shave with Cold Water tomorrow morning.
I will apply T.N. Dickinson's Witch Hazel after my morning shave.

This is the 18th. Day of 30 Day Rule using my, ATT Razor R-1 Base Plate W/88mm. Kronos Handle



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TGIF Planned SOTD
Razor: Weber w Classic Handle
Blade: Gillette Bleue Extra (D9)
Brush: Savile Row 3226
Bowl: Symmetrical Pottery Shave Bowl
Pre Shave Scrub: SPAtopia Dead Sea Scrub
Pre Shave Oil: Saponificio Varesino Fern
Shave Cream: CRSW Select Vetiver
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: Country Club Southern Oud



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I have to agree with both of you and Rod. When I face lather it seems better with cold water. With hot water it lathers better in the bowl. Go Figure.

 

How did the WD synthetic do?

 

If that's the Weber bamboo handle how do you like it?

 

Planned Friday SOTD

Aristocrat razor
Gillette 7 oclock blade
Omega mixed midget brush
Pacific Shaving Co PSO
Pacific Shaving Co Caffienated shave cream
Lucky Tiger aftershave face tonic
NZ Fusion Sandalwood fragrance
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This will be day two on the travel gear other than the shave cream. Really wanted to try the L'Occitone products I bought today but decided to keep them unopened till I fly home on Saturday.

 

96 Erusta Bohler Stahl full hollow 13/16
Kanayama Cordovan #8000
Simpsons P8
MDC Fougere
Alum
L'Occitane Cedre & Oranger balm
Tom Ford Grey Vetiver Edt.

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Edwin Jagger DE89L razor
with Astra S.P. blade (1),
Omega Pro 20102 boar bristle brush,
Lather-up with TOBS Sandlewood,
finish with water, Witch Hazel
and Clubman Special Reserve for a CCS!

 

April 17 SOTD:

Homemade PS Oil
LA Toja Shave Stick
Vie-long Horsehair Brush
FB w/Astra SP set on 4
Tabac AS

 

Man oh man, did I ever get a freezing sensation from the Glacial Lemon Chill soap as well as tons of beautiful lather with that wonderful lemony scent. When I slapped on the Glacial Wintergreen witch hazel it felt so bloody cold that it was almost painful! (in a good way, of course!)

 

Have you tried any of the Glacial AS splashes?

 

Separation
I used Seifenglatt Montpelier today and it is a great soap. I do notice, however, that for me B&M is better in post shave feel and slickness of the lather. It must be the combination of lanolin and shea butter. B&M is top shelf for me, and I with Seifenglatt just a notch below.
It was an excellent shave overall, Cologne Russe is great with Montpelier's grapefruit notes. Der vorschlaghammer easily took down my stubble, leaving one weeper due to operator error. Otherwise my face feels smooth.
Prep: Bulldog face wash
Soap: Seifenglatt Montpelier
Brush: HIS
Razor: Der Vorschlaghammer
Blade: voskhod
AS: B&M Cologne Russe

 

Thanks for your kind words

 

SOTD
April 17, 2015
Prep: Hot Shower. Axe Shield Face Wash
Razor: ATT Kronos S1 Slant Bar Razor
Blade: Rapria Platinum Lux
Brush: Olive Wood Finest 22/50mm
Lather: Martin de Candre
Post: Alum. Thayers Cucumber WH.
Aftershave: Folsom & Co. Shambala
Superb shave. Everything worked so well together it should be a crime. The Lux are starting to work really well for me, sharp, smooth and dependable.
Go out and get it

 

Great! Whips up a ton of lather. I'm going to have to get use to it but I'm going to like it a lot.

 

Unfortunately none of the alcohol-based ones because they cannot be shipped to Canada. The law prohibits it. The witch hazel though is wonderful.

 

Schick J1 razor
Personna blade
Lord SC
WD Silvertip brush
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel/Sage mix
M&L Florida Water cologne

Another fine shave from the J1/Personna combo. Gonna be a great day