SoS April 14 - 20

Thursday AM

Hot shower
Mama Bear's Orange/Patchouli/Menthol cream at beginning of shower
Castle Forbes pre-shave at end of shower
Shavemaster SM100 brush
Merkur HD w/ Feather blade
Hydrolast Cube
Hydrolast 3-tier composite paste
WWR x 2
CWR x 2
Hydrolast Sandalwood/Citrus tonic
Hydrolast Peppermint balm
C&E Sandalwood EdT

Still can't quite get the hang of building a Methodshave mix. I'll keep at it, but my mix tends to break down by the 3rd pass.

 

after shower at the sink:

'59 Gillette Fatboy/Red IP (1)
C&E BBB
TGQ Desert Ironwood s/s (sample-3)
WWR
CWS
Thayers Lavender w/h
4711 a/s
4711 edt

 

I'm Still Alive!

First time, other than minor experimentation, with a straight. Not bad. Not great. NO blood!

 

Congratulations, Michael! ::

todays shave:
Joseph Rodgers & Sons 13/16 Wedge
Kent BK4
De Vergulde Hand SS
Thayers WH
Terre d'Hermes ASB

 

Kudos Michael - I too am pondering a straight. I just don't now if I feel like dealing with all the work necessary to keep it properly sharpened.

Baxter's scrub
Don McIvor custom brush
Georgetown scuttle
TSD - bay rum
Merkur 38C
TSD aftershave - bay rum/bergamot (sample)
Meehan's bay rum

The sample of the AS from Joanna smells very-very nice. There was no noticeable burning sensation when I applied it, by the time I was done cleaning the sink area it had absorbed, there was no sticky feeling on my face, the scent didn't linger and my face is smooth with no redness. I plan on using this the next few days.

 

You have to sharpen them?! No WONDER I didn't cut myself! :rofl

 

Thursday:
5/8 Clauss
Simpson's Polo#8
Penhaligon's Lords sc
DR Harris a/s milk
Penhaligon's Lords Edt.

 

2008.04.16 Shave of the Day

Shower
Bath Soap: Issy Tropical Fruit Bar Soap 5 [Link]
Shampoo/Conditioner: Pinaud Clubman Country Club Shampoo 4 [Link]
Facial Wash: Burt's Bees Soap Bark & Chamomile Deep Cleansing Cream 4 [Link]
Hair Tonic: Lucky Tiger 3 Roses Hair Tonic 4 [Link]
Shave
Razor: Feather Artist Club DX Japanese Style Non-Folding Razor ACD-N 5 [Link]
Razor Blades: Feather Super Professional Blades for Feather ACD-N 5 [Link]
Razor: Merkur 37C Slant Bar HD Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome 4 [Link]
Razor Blades: Personna Double Edge Super Platinum Chrome Razor Blades (Comfort Coated) 4 [Link]
Brush: Omega 6212 Elegant Silvertip Badger Natural Handle Shave Brush 3 [Link]
Shave Cream/Soap: Tryphon Medici Glycerin Shave Soap 3+
Post Shave
Aftershave Balm: Lucky Tiger Mint & Menthol Vanishing Cream 4 [Link]
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Citrus Musk Eau De Cologne 4 [Link]
Cologne: Saint Charles Shave LLC SCS Blend 2-11 Eau De Toilette 4 [Link]
Other
Shaving Other: Face Prep Mild cleanser begin shower. 45-60 sec HOT water end shower 20-30 sec splash begin shave.
Shaving Other: Lather Prep Lather building directly on face.
Shaving Other: Technique (Feather WTG)/(DE 45XTG/ATG Cleanup)

Result: 3.5/5.0 Right side chin nick and a clogged pore that might be a slight ingrown bump. We'll see. Flubbed the angle on crossing over to the right from the left trying to knock down a patch before moving on to the DE. The soap was fading a bit by this time. I'll have to try this soap with a smaller brush. The Omega might have been too much for it.

 

2008.04.17 Shave of the Day

Category Mfg Item Name Rating 1-5 Blog Link

Shower
Bath Soap: Issy Tropical Fruit Bar Soap 5 [Link]
Shampoo/Conditioner: Pinaud Clubman Country Club Shampoo 4 [Link]
Facial Wash: Burt's Bees Soap Bark & Chamomile Deep Cleansing Cream 4 [Link]
Hair Tonic: Lucky Tiger 3 Roses Hair Tonic 4 [Link]
Shave
Razor: Merkur 37C Slant Bar HD Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome 4 [Link]
Razor Blades: Personna Double Edge Super Platinum Chrome Razor Blades (Comfort Coated) 4 [Link]
Brush: Omega 6212 Elegant Silvertip Badger Natural Handle Shave Brush 3 [Link]
Shave Cream/Soap: Musgo Real Crème Para Barbear Shave Cream 4 [Link]
Post Shave
Aftershave Balm: Lucky Tiger Mint & Menthol Vanishing Cream 4 [Link]
Aftershave: Old Spice Pure Sport Aftershave 4 [Link]
Other
Shaving Other: Face Prep Mild cleanser begin shower. 45-60 sec HOT water end shower 20-30 sec splash begin shave.
Shaving Other: Lather Prep Lather building directly on face.
Shaving Other: Technique WTG/45XTG/Cleanup

Result: 4.5/5.0 Back on track but it was a quick shave with the slant. I was short on time. Trust the slant to mow down whiskers in a hurry though. I had to work around a clogged pore/slight ingrown but I think I got to it in time and it will clear up quick. No nicks or weepers.

 

Thursday

Simpson Polo 10 Best
Trumper Gold Warwick
DR Harris Lavender Cream
Trumper Limes Aftershave
Trumper Curzon Cologne

I continue to be blown away by this DR Harris cream. Stuff is just outstanding!

 

Thur

Muhle ST Brush
TM RL Strop
Ingram SC
Challenge Cutlery 5/8 SP
Old Spice Lime A/S
Old Spice Cologne
Lime Skinfood (this stuff is awful IMHO, but I love the Coral and Sandalwood flavors)

Jordan

 

Thursday 17th

Merkur Classic Chrome
Sputnik Blade
Bock Best Badger
Harris Marlborough Shaving Soap

Varon Dandy AS
Dragon Wings Earl Grey Cologne

 

Rooney 1/1 Super
C&E SAO SS & SAO SC
Fat Boy w/ Astra Superior
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Ahava ASB
Davidoff Silver Shadow EDT
Have a great day!

 

FRIDAY:

Wostenholm 5/8
50-Bock
Cussons Imperial leather SS
Floid
Cucumber ASB

 

Friday:

Omega Silvertip
Parker 22R V1/new Derby
Proraso Aloe & Green Tea S/S
Canus goat's milk moisturizer
Diana A/S balm
Aramis deo stick
Aramis EDT

I enjoy this latest version of Proraso soap, because it smells great, it has much better lather and skincare than the green bowl counterpart. It's not quite as cooling as the green one, but still cool enough, and the Diana balm really puts the finishing touch on a shave!

 

Friday AM

Hot shower
Proraso Pre-Post at beginning of shower
Castle Forbes pre-shave at end of shower
SR 3124
Shick L-Injector w/ Ted Pella blade
The Body Shop cream + Ingram's cream
WWR
Provence Sante Green Tea A/S splash
CWR
Musgo Real A/S balm + Mama Bear's Lilac/Menthol milk
AOS Sandalwood EdT

I just can't get into non-alcohol-based Aftershave splashes. The Provence Sante Green Tea is just about the only one that I like without alcohol.

 

Friday

Slant w/ Derby Extra day 5
Vulfix 660 pure med
MWF SC face lather
2 passes w/ chin touch-up
Clubmann ASS
Proraso ASB

 

after shower at the sink:

'59 Gillette Fatboy/Red IP(2)
'07 Custom Shavemac
TGQ Desert Ironwood s/s (sample-4)
WWR
CWS
Thayers Lavender w/h
Bvlgari pour homme a/s
Bvlgari pour homme edt

 

Baxter's scrub
Kent BLK4
TSD soap - Magnolia
Staffordshire bowl
Merkur HD
TSD aftershave Bay Rum/Bergamot (sample)

s~s

 

Last night......

Simpsons Super CH1
Slim + Derby
TSD Patchouli soap
WWR
RNB Pashana AS blend
RNB Summer Salve AS milk
Kiehls No.1 Musk EdT