SoS: August 5, 2013 - August 11, 2013

SotN
Martin de Candre (sample)
1916 Gillette Bulldog w/Treet (3)
TGN Finest XH 22mm
Humphreys Milk
Lucky Tiger

Well what can I say that hasn't already been said about the MdC. It lathers insanely well, is so slick that combined with my very very mild Bulldog, I could not feel the blade on my skin at all. MdC is by far the slickest soap I've ever used. I can see why it is so highly regarded. (MdC is not represented in this SotN pic because it is in an ugly plastic bowl that would not do the soap justice).

Once again the TGN 2 Band Finest XH was incredible. At one point I thought my brush was actually a perpetual MdC dispenser! Crazy French Soap + Crazy Knot = Tons of Crazy Slick Frenchy Lather!

Post shave with Humphrey's and Lucky tiger is like Mother Nature herself coming into my shave den and tending to my face.

Very very fine shave.

 

Getting in some more night shifts this week, so a nice evening shave with fresh gear from Classicshaving!

Prep: Hot shower with some conditioner in the stubble
Pre: American Crew Pre-shave Oil
Brush: Col. Conk Pur Badger
Soap: Classic Brand Larg Cake- Sandlewood (New)
Razor: 1954 Gillette Super Speed
Blade: Gillette 7 O'clock Super Stainless
Shave: WTG, XTG, RXTG
Post: Hot Rinse, Witch Hazel, Cold Rinse, MK Men Aftershave Gel
Inspection: A Kiss from the bride!

I hurried a little, so didn't do so great on the neck, but I love the way my face feels using the soap. After trying several creams over the last few months (some of which I really liked), I think I am just a soap guy. It's definitely more effort to lather, but my face feels amazing afterwards.

 

08-08-2013
Pre-shave: Soap with no foam formed in the face and massaged
Soap: Tabac
Brush: Semogue SOC Cerda Cherry wood
Razor: Edwin Jagger Barley DE89BA11
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Aftershave: Scottish Fine Soaps Classic After Shave Balm

This session went very well, although the GSB has demonstrated a lack of vigor in providing a sharp cut. The SOC continues to prove to each session. Note 10 to this Balm which was offered as a sample by a friend in a purchase. This time I applied a little more quantity and then yes, showed all her charm. I'm seriously thinking about getting it. If someone has experienced it please post your impressions.

Enjoy your day !

 

Thursday - SS week

Proraso Sandalwood cream bowl lathered with TGN Super Silvertip
'59 Blue tip with Astra SP blade (2)
3 passes and finish with Monsieur Musk aftershave

The blue tip, cream and aftershave were from the Nationwide box I got yesterday. I haven't used any before. I loved the Proraso Sandalwood. The blue tip is a very mild shave, like others have reported.

 

Thursday:

L'Oreal Men Expert Facial Wash
#6 Horsehair
Super Speed/Shark day 4
Godrej Menthol Mist SC
Anherb AS Conditioner
Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS
Grey Flannel EDT

Once again I did it - another wonderful face-freezing shave without any effort. My 50s Super Speed absolutely rules. It cleans me up so well and always delivers on the comfort day after day. The Godrej Menthol Mist cream felt so nice and frigid on my face, and the Anherb conditioner (also from India) and the AV made the end of the shave a chilly delight!

 

Johan Engstrom frame back
Xpec SC
25mm Omega
Pinaud V.I. Bay Rum
Great shave this morning. Have a good one.

 

Barbasol Floating Head
Permasharp Super
Semogue OC Boar
Walter's Rose
Alum
Superior 70

Once again, the Barbasol / Permasharp provided a fantastic shave this morning.

 

Thursday - another day closer. Are you ready?

Prep: Hot shower, Dirigo Blue Cedarwood PSO
Coffee: Maxwell House Breakfast Blend, BLACK
CD: Petra ~ Petraphonics
Soap: TSD English Fern
Brush: Omega 10098 Pro
DE: '58 TV SS
Blade: Astra SP, day 4, 3 passes
Post: Cold water rinse, ice water splash, Dickenson's WH, Curve, hand strop blade
'Stache Wax: Dirigo Blue

Darn near BBS. Love the scent of the English Fern.

 

Thursday:

Prep: Hot shower, Neutrogena Deep Clean Gentle Scrub, AoS Unscented PSO
Brush: Beeline Boar
Razor: Merkur 41c 1904 OC
Blade: Merkur (3)
Passes: WTG, XTG, ATG
Post: Cold water splash, Alum, cold water rinse, Dickinson's WH, Aveeno Active Naturals ASB
Cologne: Gigember Estragone by Dr. Vranjes

I'm glad I used the extra prep of the Neutrogena scrub this morning in anticipation of the Merkur Super's third and final day. Three passes with no additional buffing or touch-ups produced a near-BBS shave, but MAN does my face burn. The alum pass made me wonder if I'd seen a palsied acupuncturist in my sleep, as it stung almost everywhere, despite only one visible weeper (at a point on my neck where the hair stops, indicating a sloppy hooking technique).

 

Razor: Merkur futur
Blade: Super Iridium
Brush: Amber 28mm TGN finest 2 band
Pre: Musgo Real Lime Basil Oil Soap
Soap: Tabac
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: Tabac

 

Thursday

TSD wheat cream, unscented
Mühle hjm black fiber synthetic brush
Gillette fat handled Tech
Gillette yellow blade
CeraVe lotion

Shave was very comfortable, but I decided to stop at two passes instead of my usual three. Result is very presentable, but I expect that my face will be very prickly tomorrow morning.

 

All Tabac today with with Astra SP loaded in Mekur 38C

 

THURZday
ÜberLather Day!

a. Pre: Hot shower, Lucky Tiger Lemon wash, Proraso Preshave cream
b. Razor: Merkur 38c HD Barber Pole
c. Blade: Merkur Super (Day 4)
d. Brush: WD 30mm Silvertip
e. Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat, Proraso Menthol cream & liquid Glycerin— a scuttle-warmed Über-thick, rich lather!
f. Shave: Four (!) passes and touch-up
g. Post: Cold water rinse & dry; Osage Rub & Nivea balm

Pampered myself with long, leisurely shave done with a healthy dose of hot dense lather.
I even took an extra pass as I enjoyed using ALL the method lather! Definitely a BBS morning!

Hot decadence in the morn!

 

Thursday morning, August 8, 2013

Schick E2 Injector with Schick blade (9)
Semogue 1305 boar bristle brush,
Arko shaving soap with hot water lather,
finish with cold water rinse for a DFS!

 

SOTD Thursday 8-8-2013

1959 Gillette Super Speed Red Tip
Astra Superior Platinum Blade
Tabac SC
GT G4 Scuttle
Omega Boar
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Nivea Replenishing ASB
Jovan Musk ASL/Cologne

 

Thursday morning, August 8, 2013

Schick E2 Injector & Schick blade (3)
Omega 20102 boar bristle brush,
Arko soap, bowl lather & shave—
Witch Hazel splash, just right.

A wonderful smooth shave for Thursday. Arko is the gift that keeps on giving. The Chinese Schick blade adds to the luxury of the shave.

Aces!

 

I just completed Day 4 with the Merkur Super & I haven't noticed any fall-off from the initial shave 4 days ago. I have been diligent about hand-stropping the blade after each use so I'm not certain this impacted the perceived longevity of this blade or not.
I'll keep with it until I notice any discomfort or difficulty with it.

 

Razor: Stahly head on wquiles handle
Blade: Big Ben
Brush: BF Greenie
Soap: MB Aged Spice
Post: Alum & Thayer's
AS: Old Spice
Finish: Old Spice Talcum

 

Thursday 08/08

Was up early this morning, hit the shower to start off the day.
Fliods pre-shave oil prepped the face for today's shave.
Next up in my brush line-up #28 Vulfix boar.
Grabbed the RazoRock Fresco for today's shave soap.
Razor and blade change today, picked out the Gillette Black Handle loaded with the urban legend Merkur blade.
The Merkur blade performed near flawlessly, I would give the sharpness 4 out of five stars.
Three pass shave plus a few touch-ups delivered a home run of a DFS.
Finished up a splash Alt. Insburk

 

Thursday. First day of vacation. Slept in 'till eleven. Shower and shave followed by Doctor Who and cereal. Dropped my truck off at a friend's who needs it for a few days. Took the long way home on my bicycle. So far I'm winning at vacation.

My favourite razor - Merkur Slant
Gillette Silver Blue
Omega Boar
Vergulde Hand
Blue Aqua Velva

So smooth, so relaxing.