SoS: August 18, 2014 - August 24, 2014

Menthol Monday- Cold Water Shave

Razor: Standard Raw
Blade: Volkhod (D4)
Brush: BG Beehive w 24mm WD Silvertip
Bowl: Woodhead medium scuttle
Pre Shave Soap: MRGLO Lime
Pre Shave Balm: TSD Iced SubZero
Shave Soap: Yeti Snot
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: Alcolado Glacial



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Hey Troy;
How do you like your scuttle? Been thinking about getting one. For what ever reason I do not know why.

 

Monday 08/18/14

Prep: Gaia face scrub
Oil: Shave Secret
Brush: 20mm Whipped dog set deep
Scuttle: Georgetown Pottery
Razor: EverReady 1912
Blade: Gem Blue Star
soap: my french soap mix with a touch of Gaia for a minty scent
Post: alum sprayed on
Witch Hazel: Generic unscented

Today was the most leisurely shave I have had in a very long time. School started today, so I was able to spend as much time as I wanted without having to parent.

 

Monday

Prep: soak brush, wash with CeraVe cleanser
Soap: Petal Pusher Fancies "Scentsless"
Brush: Oscar11 custom with HIS knot
Razor: Feather AS-D2
Blade: Feather
After: Cold rinse, CeraVe lotion

What can I say? This was a terrific shave! The excellent PPF soap, my favorite brush, and the Feather razor - all together gave me a smooth comfortable experience.

Now... Off to the dentist.

 

Razor: ER 1924
Blade: GEM
Brush: Muhle Black Fiber synthethic
Lather: 3P
Post: Omega balm

Not sure why I don't use 3P more often. It is the best veggie soap I have used. Very well balanced overall performance. I guess I don't care for the almond scent plus it burns a slight bit...

 

SOTD Monday 8-18-2014

Gillette Super Adjustable (Long) Black Beauty
Astra SP Blade
Ogallala Bay Rum & Sandalwood SS
Georgetown Scuttle
Omega Pro Barbershop Boar
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Gold Bond Moisturizing Lotion
Pinaud Virgin Island Bay Rum ASL

I see Gary has pulled the ole' "switcheroo" on me and is using his Super Adjustable "Stubby" today so, I'll have to counter with the Long version.
These are really great shaving razors! I haven't used the Ogallala for a while and I love the scent. The VIBR has a lot more staying power than the Ogallala ASL so I use it as a finisher. Have a great week Gentlemen!

 

SOTD
August 18, 2014

Prep: Hot shower. Axe Boost Energizing Face Wash
Razor: Schick M adjustable injector
Blade: Schick
Lather: MdC
Brush: WD Silvertip
Post: Alum. Dickerson WH
Aftershave: Fine Platinum. HEGA
Lovin' the injector shaves!
Go out and get it!

 

Patrick, I'm not sure about the scuttle. I rarely do anything but face lather and with today's experiment in cold water shaving, I'm not sure I need a scuttle, particularly if all I am doing is soaking my brush in it. I predict it will disappear when my 21 year old son moves out to college this fall. He really loves the warm lather. I can do the same thing with my Old Spice mug for brush soaking and holding the lathered brush between passes. Definitely have a smaller footprint in the bathroom.

 

Since I have discovered cold water shaving, I have quit drooling over scuttles. It was probably inevitable that I would get one if I hadn't discovered the benefits of CWS. Money I can spend elsewhere.

 

I'm a face latherer now,but when I used my scuttle I still did the cold water shaves with ice water in the scuttle,did the same with my brush scuttle,worked fine

 

Shave of the day, menthol monday!

Pre- Hot shower + Proraso pre shave cream green

Soap/cream- Proraso green soap

Brush- Proraso travel brush

Razor- Gem Micromatic Open comb

Blade- Gem stainless steel

Post- Cold water rinse and Proraso liquid cream aftershave (grey with oat extract)



Today was menthol monday and I have really wanting to try some of my new stuff from @RaZorBurn123 and @slowjoe

First time using a my new Gem MMOC I got from Kerry. I can only say, Wow! It gave me the closest shave so far. Really close! And with less passes.

I used the brush I got from Joe and also the preshave and aftershave. I did not use the cream from the travel kit because I wanna save it for when I do travel =)

I think I'm gonna get the big jar of green Proraso preshave because it felt really nice and a good additive for a cold shave. And also that aftershave was nice and soothing.

I was a bit scared of the open comb so I was a bit extra careful ofc. But man I really need to stop letting a couple of reviews stop me from trying new stuff because I found the angle pretty fast AND....

My problem areas is no problem anymore. I got my claft/dimple on my chin really easy and I got a better angle on the area between my lower lip and chin. Just a bit redness of but no burning at all.


Thank you Joe and Kerry for allowing me to have this awesome shave!

 

8/18/2014 Menthol Monday!!!

Prep: Hot shower with L'Oreal Men Expert Facial Wash, home made PSO
Razor: Gillette New LC, French Fau Frame Back straight razor
Blade: Astra SP (6)
Brush: Turkish #6
Soap: Yeti Snot
After: Home made ASB, Barbon after shave
Cologne: Prada - Amber Pour Homme Intense

Yeti snot always brings the chill. It was a little thin this morning, but my face was still protected. The Barbon aftershave kept the cool feeling going for a while. The Prada Amber keeps me smelling great all day.

Have a blessed day!!

 

As usual YMMV. I am so glad you succeeded with this awesome razor.

 

It was great, really! Awesome shave. I'm very happy with this razor and thank you

 

Planned Shave for 19 August 2014 ...

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SOTD - Menthol Monday, August 18, 2014
Cool shower
Prep: Peppermint PSO
Brush: B&B essential boar
Soap: Stirling Glacial Lemon Chill
Razor: Merkur 38C
Blade: Personna Lab Blue (4)
Post: Stirling Lemon Chill WH
Aftershave: Osage Rub

An extremely cold, 3 pass DFS today.

- Don

 

Prep: Stirling Sharp Dressed Man Bath Soap
Razor: Gillette Sheraton
Blade: Personna Red (2)
Brush: Gary's Finest Badger
Lather: Stirling Glacial Lemon Chill
Post: Maggard Razors Alum
Aftershave: Fine Platinum

I had an amazing shave today. The Stirling bath soaps really keep my face clear and clean. I used my Knockoutshave bowl to lather the Stirling today and it made it exceptionally easy to lather. I love the menthol that this glacial line has. I followed up with Fine Platinum for a DFS.

 

Nice brush.

 

Monday
HOT 2 minute whisker rinse
Williams Mug Soap-lather King
Omega 10029 Baby Pro boar- BIG lather from a small brush
1914 EverReady-my centenarian sweetheart
Ice Blue Aqua Velva-Da Man!
Pinaud Clubman AS-my feel good scent, I use it everyday

What a great way to start the week!! Boy...a shave really CAN be a refreshing experiance!! huh?

Have a Great Week Everybody!!