SoS: August 10, 2015 - August 16, 2015

Jon! So good to see you on SOTD again!

 

I went with the old type but after the first stroke I had to get rid of the Tiger blade. It pulled so much I felt like I waxed the first strip instead of shaved it. I switched out to a Gillette Silver Blue and it was almost the most comfortable shave I've had so far. I say almost because I cut off a razor bump on my neck that I didn't notice until it was bleeding. I didn't feel it until later and there was no other irritation. It wasn't BBS but it was close with 3 passes.

 

Wednesday 12. aug 2015.

I picked out a brush I seldom use. The Mühle silvertip brush. This is a very soft brush that is good at whipping up a generous amount of lather. But it is too soft on the face, have no backbone and I usually prefer a brush that offers up some resistance when applying the lather to my face. But since I have it in my possession, I have an obligation to use it at least once a year.

This was the fifth shave with the Iridium Super blade, and it was still as good as new. A very good shaver, I give it top marks for sharpness, smoothness and now also longevity. I have only 32 blades remaining in my stash, so I have to find a new source for these excellent blades.

Last, but not least I managed to relocate the world best cream, the Maca Root from The Body Shop. It was reported missing and a search party was sent out to find it. It was successful and despite its recent ordeal, managed to give me an outstanding shave.

Williams Ice Blue was my favourite aftershave in my early teens. I liked the scent so much I purchased a whole liter of the stuff, and that was before I had started shaving properly Now, not so much.
I am a few months shy of turning 40, and I am probably trying to reconnect to my lost youth by using Aqua Velva Ice blue again. I have been told that it is the same stuff, although I am not sure that my olfactory memory (is that a thing) agrees with that.

Razor: EJ de89
Blade: Super Iridium (5)
Brush: Mühle Silvertip
Cream: The outstanding Maca Root cream
Aftershave: Aqua Velva Ice Blue

 

Not even a professional barber could have shaved me closer than this. I ended up absolutely BBS and no stubble to be felt. The Frozen Tundra is one hell of a frigid soap, as well as a great latherer. The Rubby Dubby Doo was a perfect finish!

 

August 12 SOTD:

Homemade PS Oil
Stirling Synthetic Brush
Tiki Cabernet Neroli SS
'58 Gillette TV Special
Stirling Unscented PSB
Brut Classic AS

 

08/12/2015
Razor – Gillette Slim (J3) set on 9
Blade – Ladas (2)
Brush – Zenith Pro Aluminum Boar B2
Lather – Soap Commander Renewal
Post - Witch Hazel & Myrsol F/Extra



All in all, a very good work morning shave. 3 passes, WTG, XTG, and ATG, all set on 9 and I ended up with a near BBS. So far this Boar Brush is breaking in nicely. Finished off with a splash of Myrsol and it's off to fight the heat and the morning commute.

 

today's shave
hot water wash with nivea men's and a washcloth
Parker pure badger
BOMBED soap commander passion
Merkur 39c
persona lab(4)
soap commander passion balm
today's shave was nice. Parker always does well. passion smells great. the sledgehammer did its thing for three passes. I'm smooth and comfy. finished with passion balm.
hope y'all did as well, or better.

 

Great shave, huh? That's because you are the Master of Menthol, the King of Kool, the Father of Frigid, the Guru of Glacial, Frosty the Snowman. (can you tell I stayed up all night coming up with those?). Have a great day!

 

Thanks my friend - same to you!

 

30 day Focus - Day 11
MDC Lavender Face Lathered
Rapira Platinum Lux Blade (Day 1 on blade, Day 5 on Rapira Platinum Lux)
Slim Adjustable set to 8
3 passes

Today's shave was miles ahead of yesterday's failed shave. Today I go the shave I usually get. 3 passes and smooth as silk.

 

August 12

Fatboy E3 set to 4
Astra SP
Burma Shave brush
Old Spice shaving soap
Nivea post shave balm
Shulton Old Spice

 

Wednesday

Prep: Warm Shower-Stirling Bath Soap-Executive Man
Soap: La Toja Cream
Razor: Gillette NEW Short Comb
Blade: Personna Med Prep (4)
Brush: Whipped Dog Silvertip-24mmx48mm
Aftershave: Pitralon Classic

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

La Toja Cream today. 5 seconds to load the WD Silvertip. Great easy, thick, lather. Personna Med Prep still in the NEW SC. Great smooth, close, shave. I finished with Pitralon Classic.

Bob

 

SOTD August 12, 2015

Prep: Hot facecloth followed by homemade frankincense pre-shave oil
Soap: Haslinger Schafmilch
Razor: Gillette Canadian Heavy Tech
Blade: Astra SP
Brush: Semogue boar
Aftershave: Hot facecloth followed by Witch Hazel
Aftershave balm: Shea butter/coconut oil
Mustache Wax: Badger

First day shaving with the Haslinger Schafmilch Shaving Soap. While it is not scent free I seem to tolerate the scent fairly well. Mild. The soap itself reminded me of MWF...easy to lather and good lubrication. A great way to start a Wednesday. Nice clean shave. 10/10.

 

The Personna lab blue cost 135SEK and the GSB cost 190SEK. But it seems like the GSB is e bit better.

I haven't thought about that the blades might not work well with my other razors. I know the Personna works well in my slim. Hmm, what to do, what to do =P

 

Schick G8 razor
Personna blade
WD Synthetic brush
Dr. Selby 3X SC w/added menthol
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Pinaud Clubman A/S

Ahhh, there's nothing like the scent and burn of Clubman in the morning. Great shave and I'm ready to go.

 

That brush looks great haha

 

Thank you.

 

SOTD: Wednesday, August 12
Soap Commander Rose
BC Mistura
Mühle R89/Weber Classic
Personna Med Prep (3)

Have a great day!

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Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Mongoose with UFO Titan Fine XL
Kai Captain Sharp #6
Simpson Chubby 2 Synthetic
Chiseled Face Trade Winds
Dickinson's ++Menthol, Unrefined Shea Butter
Fine Orange Noir

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Wednesday
warm shower/cold water shave
Shavemac custom 167,2 band,d01,fan
Crown Shaving Co PSB
Stirling MITA
Phoenix Dbl OC with UFO Godzilla handle/Gillette Black Ninja (3)
cold water rinse
Bloc Osma alum
cold water rinse
Tend Skin
Can You Handlebar BDO
Stirling MITA WH
Creed Virgin Island Water

Great shave with the Dbl OC,face and dome BBS!!!!

Stay frosty,my friends!