SoS: December 23, 2013 - December 29, 2013

Monday

DR Harris Marlborough face lathered with Vie Long 12603
EJ DE89 with Laser SP (1)
3 passes, cold water rinse and finish with Proraso aftershave

1st time use of the Laser Super Platinum. I prefer the Astra SP and Personna Blue blades, but I'll give it another shot tomorrow.

 

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Razor:IKON Deluxe OC​

Blade: PoliSilver SI (D7)​

Brush: Rudy Vey Chubby w TGN 30mm Super silvertip​

Bowl: Buffalo Horn 5” Lather Bowl​

Pre Shave Soap: Musgo Real Lime Basil Oil ​

Pre Shave Balm: TSD Iced SubZero​

Shave Soap: Queen Charlotte Soaps Iced Key Lime​

Post: Monster Alum Block​

Aftershave: Dominica Bay Rum w Lime​

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Pulled out the QCS Iced Key Lime which I haven't used in 2 months and had forgotten how cold this sucker can get. Decided to bypass the X2 Iced Mojito AS I had initially planned on using as I was not prepared for a real eye opener this morning and went with Dominica Lime Bay Rum instead. Not quite ready to face the masses this morning and now on my 3rd cup of coffee. Going to be a long day ....​

 

Yes Ryan, I have to say it shaves more comfortable, close and effortless than my Fusion Proglide! Now that I'm getting better lather (using a different technique) I once again experience the grandeur of the traditional wet-shave. My face sings like no other when using the Faboy set at 5 with a good lather or Barbasol. It took me a couple of days to get the setting and angle just right, but wow, this Fatboy is the bee's knee's. It has singlehandly brought my love for the DE shave back. Aces!

 

I'm glad you found something that works greatly for you. It's all about enjoying the shave. Another thing I love about adjustable razors is that you get several razors in one. Congrats!

 

Thanks Ryan!

 

Boar Brush Week.
Prep - Warm shower followed by Shave Secret.
Lather provided by - L'Occitane en Provence Cade shaving soap using a vintage un-dyed boar brush with matching mug.
Razor - GEM Micromatic, open comb using a Treet blade (2 or 3).
Post - Clinique moisturizer and a splash of Clubman Special Reserve.

I hadn't used this brush in quite some time and after I started I remembered why. The last 3 or 4 times it has been shedding. Started with just a few a while back and I bet it lost 15 hairs this round. So, it wasn't a perfect shave but I knew that the OCMM wouldn't let a few extra strands affect it's performance so it was still pretty dang good!
My Grand Mother gave me this brush/mug combo 3 or 4 years ago so now I need to decide if I want to re-knot it or set it aside. The handle isn't really anything special, in fact it has a few small cracks towards the knot so chances are I'll just sit it aside.

 

The day before Christmas Eve's Shave
Arko Shave Stick
Omega Baby-Pro 10029
1914 Ever Ready 'Little Lather Catcher'
Gem Stainless Coated d5
Rebul Lavanda Colonia

This is one incredible razor...I think I'm falling in love... She coming up on 100 years old and this lovely example of functional art is giving me some of the finest shaving moments....Today was another... 2 pass + equals BBS....she ain't fooling around...

 

Vitos Coconut is up for this week's SS rotation.

 

Monday:

Cetaphil Face Bar
Williams Mug Soap
EJ Best Medium
Black Beauty
Voskhod
Witch Hazel
Afta Fresh
Lilac Vegetal

Didn't have time to shave this morning, but low and behold the bawx showed up and I had to try out some of my new goodies. Slammed the BB to 9 and did a 3 pass 98% BBS shave. The LV sure is an interesting elixir to say the least and it'll take me a few uses to pass judgement on it.

 

Kawishima Extra Tungsten
H.I.S. XL synthetic brush
Cella
Aveeno AS lotion

 

SotN

Tiki Tallow
Surrey w/22mm ACE Finest @52mm
RR JAWS w/Astra Stainless

 

Dec 24 2013

Prep : shower + hot water
Brush : Omega Pro 20248
Blade : Q-Ball(Crystal)
Razor : Gillette NEW OC
Cream : Mem Olive
Post : cold water + Tarr lotion



Excellent shave with this setup, as usual. Only 2 passes, WTG, I still don't feel enough confident to go ATG with this OC even if it's not very aggressive.

 

The Gillette New rates towards the very top of my list. I have a feeling you will enjoy it more and more with each shave.

 

Fat Tuesday

MWF face lathered with TGN Super Silvertip
EJ DE89 with Laser SP blade (2)
3 passes, cold water rinse and finish with Lilac Vegetal

 

Tuesday

Prep: Hot Shower
Soap: Stirling Spice
Razor: ’66 Gillette Slim (6)
Blade: Super-Max Blue Diamond Platinum (2)
Brush: Whipped Dog Silvertip
Aftershave: Stirling Lavender Sage

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

This was shave number 2 with the Super-Max Blue Diamond Platinum blade. I went with Stirling Spice today. The BDP blade gave me another close, nick & burn free shave. It is not as smooth as some, but there was no tugging. I finished with Stirling Lavender Sage AS. This witch hazel and aloe based aftershave is a change for me. The other aftershaves I use have alcohol and some have menthol also. This left me feeling “unfulfilled”. I guess I am not a pure witch hazel kind of guy.

Bob

 

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Dove Men's Face Wash​

Col. Conk Lime Shave Soap​

Frank Shaving Finest Badger​

Schick M Adjustable​

Schick Stainless Steel​

CWR​

Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel​

Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS​

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Another fine shave with my Schick M Adjustable. The Colonel came through as well. The Frank Shaving brush face-lathered the Colonel for two passes with no need for touch-ups. I finished off with Thayers Cucumber WH and then Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS. I'm clean, smooth, and refreshed. All ready for Christmas.​

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SOTD Dec 24

Prep: hot shower
Razor: WW2 Gillette Khaki
Blade: Astra SP (day 3)
Brush: Wilkinson Sword
Soap: Col Conk lime
Passes: 3 (WTG x2, XTG)
Post: cold water, alum

Back to the Astra today. I really like this blade.

I didn't get as good a lather form the Col Conk today, too much water. The lime sent of the Col Conk did seem to last longer today however, which was nice.

A little bit of irritation and one nick with today's shave. the nick was my fault, trying to get fancy.

There was a wee bit more sting with the alum today as well, and man does my face dry out when I don't use and AS balm! Going to have to pick some more up soon...

 

5/8 Wusthof
VDH
homemade boar

Have a Merry Christmas.

 

Tuesday:

L'Oreal Men Expert Facial Wash
#6 Horsehair
Super Speed/Permasharp day 2
Phyto Expert Regular SC
Phyto Expert Sensitive AS Balm
Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS

A great shave dedicated to my dear friend Dmitry who sent me this wonderful Russian stuff. The Phyto Expert cream may not have the kind of scent I really like, but does it ever lather terrific and give a nice cooling sensation with awesome skincare. Its aftershave balm is so good for sensitive skin, and it's also quite cooling and VERY moisturizing and protective. The Aqua Velva felt so icy and nice afterwards.

 

Used some old favorites as well as some new products I've never tried before for a great shave.

Prep: hot shower
Razor: Bakelite Slant
Blade: Feather (1)
Brush: The Jubilee
Cream: GFT
Passes: 1 WTG + touch ups
Post: cold water, alum, Simpson's ASL


It was my first time using the GFT and the Simpson's lotion. The GFT has a cologne type scent to it but it smelt good, not over powering. Worked up tons of thick lather very quickly. The Simpson's lotion I received when I purchased my Jubilee, rightfully so, it was an expensive. It seemed to do just fine when compared to my usual RazoRock AS wax. It doesn't have much of a smell to it, but moisturized well.