SoS: August, 12 2013 - August 18, 2013

That's how I did it too when I first started. I still do it like that because on some parts of my face, the stubble grows in weird directions. I haven't gotten the hang of shaving all different directions and hold the razor differently to get those spots.

 

Razor: Mergress XL
Blade: Voskhod
Brush: Vie-Long 24mm HorsehairPre: Musgo Real Lime Basil Oil Soap
Soap: Cella
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: Ogallala Bay Rum W lime & peppercorn

 

Sheer perfection. BBS, this razor has kicked all others out of my rotation, feather blade is day 2 and is frighteningly smooth compared to how it can be in my Mergress.

 

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Noxzema Classic Clean​

Van Der Hagen Luxury Shaving Soap​

Parker Pure Badger Brush​

Gillette Super Speed Y1 (1953)​

Wilkinson Sword Super Chrome​

CWR​

Dickinson's Witch hazel​

Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS​

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Two passes and a touch-up make for a fine shave. Lots of lather with the VDH Luxury soap, but I wish it were more slick. If I had some glycerin, I would add it to the soap.​

 

Preshave: TSD Mojito balm
Razor: Stahly live blade
Blade: Voskhod
Brush: BF Greenie
Cream: TSD Mojito
Post: Alum & Thayer's
AS: Lime Sec

I was in bit of hurry, so I did a one pass with touch up. Resulted in a nice DFS very close to BBS.

 

Prep- hot water
Brush-Ever-ready c40
Soap-Proraso
Razor-International Cutlery Co. Black Jack
Aftershave-Melaleuca Alloy

After tweaking the edge on this razor a little with my barbers hone, it shaved even better than the last time. I think I got the honing done well on this one. It will go to my co-worker Tuesday and hopefully he will not get cold feet. Hoping he will be a str8 shaver for life. Just won 3 vintage strops on the bay and one will probably go with the razor to him. Not too fond of the smell of Proraso. Maybe I will throw that in too.

 

SOTD 08/16/13

* Shower
• Soap: Old Spice Swagger Bar Soap
• Shampoo: Head & Shoulders shampoo with Old Spice scent

* Shave
• Prep: Hot shower, Nivea Face Wash, Every Man Jack Signature Mint Face Scrub, Hot towel
• Razor: Merkur 23C
• Blade: Derby Extra (1)
• Brush: Van Der Hagen Boar
• Lather: Van Der Hagen Deluxe Soap
• Passes: WTG/XTG/ATG/RXTG
• Post: Warm water rinse, Cold water rinse, T.N. Dickinson's Witch Hazel pads, Gillette Intense Cooling Lotion, Pinaud Clubman Aftershave Lotion

After the bloodbath of the shavette shave yesterday, I thought I was gonna skip today, however, my addiction made me do it. I went back to the basics today and although I knocked the scabs off of my battle wounds from yesterday I got a great BBS shave. I'm gonna say that I don't think I'm a huge fan of the Gillette Intense Cooling Lotion, I love the feel when it goes on, but the moisturizing properties just aren't there. I find myself feeling the need to put more on after a while. A problem I didn't have with the Nivea Sensitive balm. I need to get more of that. Popped in a new Derby blade today. I have no problems with Derby. They're quite nice. Finally, on with the Pinaud Clubman. I tell you I get more compliments with clubman than with any other cologne I've ever used. (No, not all compliments where from women from the t-rex days)

 

I've been eyeing that Proraso red. I'm a big fan of sandalwood scents. I might pick some up soon.

 

Krusius Bros KB Extra66 5/8
Gillette New LC Ball End-Touch-up
Ladas (d2)
TSD Iced Florida Water SS
Vulfix 404
Stephans Bay Rum A/S

 

Sunday

Prep: BC PSO: TX Cedar-Hot Shower
Soap: Irish Moos Sample
Razor: Maggard MR1
Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Blue SP
Brush: Omega 10066 Boar
Aftershave: Capt.’s Choice-Bay Rum

WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angle for my beard a bit)

This was the 4th day with the Gillette 7 O’Clock Blue SP’s. I was anxious to try the discontinued Irish Moos soap. It lathered and cushioned well. A good close shave with 2 small nicks on the Adam’s Apple and some very mild burn. I finished with the Captains Choice Bay Rum sample. The CC Bay Rum is nice, but not overpowering. It left my face in great shape.

Bob

 

Sunday:

L'Oreal Men Expert Facial Wash
Omega Metal Handle
Dovo Bismarck 5/8
Proraso Green SC (older version)
Svoboda AS Balsam
Booster Iced Lime AS
Chabrawichi 555 Cologne

I had a last minute change of heart this morning because I'm not ready yet to finish off my Palmolive Cool cream. I have a brand-new Italian version of this cream still in the box, but you know how it is when you love something - you're never ready to give it up. The older version of Proraso Green cream to me anyway, is not as cold as the newer one but it still gives a pretty good menthol kick and the lather is still abundant and stable. My wife is not crazy about the Iced Lime aftershave, but I love it. My Dovo made me mega-BBS this morning. I should use this Omega Metal Handle brush more often, because it needs some proper breaking in.

 

Saturday - it's the weekend! Time for the SEs.

Prep: Hone & strop str8, hot shower, Dirigo Blue Cedarwood PSO
Coffee: Dirigo Blue Ethiopia, BLACK
CD: B.B. King ~ The Ultimate Collection
Hone: Duro Electric
Strop: VB 2"
Soap:TSD SOTQ D2 Cherry Lemonade
Brush: C & E Pure Badger
Str8: Robeson SurEdge, 3 passes
Post: Cold water rinse, RazoRock rubdown, ice water splash, Dickenson's WH, Curve
'Stache Wax: Dirigo Blue

Sunday

Prep: Hot shower, Dirigo Blue Cedarwood PSO
Coffee: Dirigo Blue Ethiopia, BLACK
Album: Best of the Big Bands 1936-1945
Soap: TSD Tommy Bahama Type
Brush: Mohawh 3-338 with original knot
SE: Gem Jr. with Baton handle
Blade: Gem, day 3, 3 passes
Post: Cold water rinse, ice water splash, Thayer's Rose Petal WH, hand strop blade
'Stache Wax: Dirigo Blue

 

W&B - for barbers use
King of the Castle Lavender
23mm Omega knot
Brut Splash On

Nice shave this morning. Off to the shop to experiment. Have a good one.

 

Sunday

Proraso Sandalwood cream face lathered with TGN Super Silvertip
EJ89dl with Viking's Sword blade (3)
3 passes, cold water rinse and finish with Pinaud Clubman

Great shave, I love the Proraso creams. I put an almond size dab on my fingers then spread across my face and proceed to face lather. The brush feels great while I'm lathering and I have plenty of lather left after the 3rd pass.

 

Sunday morning, August 18, 2013

Schick E2 Injector with Personna blade (7)
Semogue 1305 boar bristle brush,
Arko shaving soap with hot water lather,
finish with cold water rinse for a DFS!

 

Sunday:

Prep: Hot shower, AoS Unscented PSO
Brush: VDH Boar
Soap: Ginger's Garden Jasmine Coffee Glycerin
Razor: Merkur 41c 1904 OC
Blade: Bolzano (1)
Passes: WTG, XTG, ATG
Post: Cold water splash, Dickinson's WH, Aveeno Active Naturals ASB
Cologne: Pegasus by Parfums de Marly

Prior to this morning, I was perfectly ready to declare the Trig/Treet razors the best suited to my face and current setup. Suddenly, out of nowhere, a new champion rises. As smooth, close, and comfortable as the Trig was for me, the Bolzano blew it away. BBS shave with no irritation - one minor weeper at the corner of my mouth where the comfort of the blade temporarily lulled me - and I swear my face practically feels better after the shave than it did before.

 

Sunday
hot shower
M&F "Chief"
Proraso PSC
Cella
OCMM/Pella Coated (3)
cold water rinse
Shavex alum
cold water rinse
Thayer's Lemon WH
TSD Almond ASL

Very nice BBS shave today,face and dome

 

Sunday morning:

Futur
Polslver SI
Wee Scot
Haslinger Coconut + Kiss My Face Lime (what a lather!)
RR Baby Blue

You put the lime in the coconut, you shave it all up...
The Chinese Futur is the only razor I own where I'm consistently amazed by the amount of hair left in the sink.
I am seriously smooth; now off to the range to put the fear of God into some paper targets.

 

SOTD Sunday 8-18-2013

1020's Gardette, French LC
Crystal Blade
Rose of Bulgaria SC
GT G4 Scuttle
Semogue 820 Boar
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Nivea Replenishing ASB
Rose of Bulgaria ASL

Love this Gardette! It's vintage from the 20's, it's rare (I only know of one other like this) it's aggressive but it provides an awesome close and comfortable shave.
The RoB SC and ASL provides a creamy lather and a fitting finish scent. Very nice!

 

Sunday AM Shave:

7O'clock black (3)
Merkur slant 39C
D.R. Harris Lavender
Frank Shaving Pur-Tech Synth (my softest brush despite the spiky wet look)
Florida Water
Proraso Balm