SoS: December 5, 2016 - December 11, 2016

I have yet to use my Proraso White Pre/Dopo Barba cream!

 

Gillette Old Style OC Razor
Voskhod Blade
Royal London Boar Brush
Beau Brummel Cybilla Soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Aqua Velva Musk After Shave

Looks like I forgot how many shaves this blade had and didn't discard it the last time I used it. Experienced a bit of tugging, but took my time and changed the angle slightly and still managed a pretty good DFS.

 

It didn't work well for me initially.. but I started using it as a post shave. I like the menthol in it.

 

Guys, disregard what you saw before as my setup because there's going to be a change!

Saturday morning:

Razorock Plissoft 26mm Monster
Super Speed/Derby unknown day
Barbon S/C
Nivea Sensitive A/S Balm

My Lea Classic is wonderful but somehow I feel I'd rather go with the Barbon. A couple of weeks ago I received a back-up tube of it so what the heck - why not? It's one of the best creams I have and I really enjoy using it. The Nivea Sensitive balm is hard to beat where skincare is concerned and it's also got a bit of cooling to it.

 

Afternoon shave before the rehearsal for my daughter's wedding. Feeling good.
SOTD
Ogallala Shave Stick
Edwin Jagger DE89 Razor
Gillette Silver Blue (1)
Azzaro Chrome Legend Cologne
Have a great Friday!

 

Schick Injector Type N
Schick blade
Maggards 22mm black synthetic brush
Tabac soap
Skin Bracer aftershave

I've never used an injector before, but this was a great shave. Two passes and no nicks or irritation. I'm pretty impressed with this razor.

 

Razor: Gillette Red Tip A-4 1955
Blade: Pol Silver Super Iridium (2)
Brush: Maggard 22 mm Synthetic (Secret Santa)
Soap: First Canadian Shave Soap Co. Bay Rum/Lime (Sample)
Aftershave: Captain's Choice Bay Rum

Whipped up an excellent lather tonight by adding a little more soap to the bowl. I believe the knot in this brush is a Sunrise as it performs much like the Sunrise in my Tres Amigo Beehive brush. The blade is performing well. Three passes with a touch up for a near BBS.

 

The N is a heck of a razor Dan. Glad it works for you!.....

 

Saturday's


Dove Men Face Wash
Arko Shaving Stick
Jayaruh #142
Gillette SS Black Tip W4
Personna Super
CWR, Asma Alum Block
T.N. Dickinson's WH
Pinaud Clubman

The Arko Shaving Stick face-lathered well with my Jayaruh #142 black badger brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette SS Black Tip W4 with a Personna Super blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse and alum block, I finished off with T.N. Dickinson's WH and then Pinaud Clubman After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

Nice set up Doug. Love the brush amigo.

 

Saturday, December 10, 2016

Simpson Chubby 2 Synthetic "Los Tres Amigos Dos"
Route 66 Cranberry Citrus - Christmas gift from a TSD member
Blackland Blackbird
Polsilver #2
Folsom & Co. Capri


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Saturday's Planned Shave, Take #2.

prep-Dove Men + Care Bodywash(in warm/hot shower)
shave-TSD Soap w/Lanolin(Russian Leather Scent)
brush-Pure Badger(from Wet Shaving Products)
razor-Gillette Sensor 2 Pivot + DisposeABLE
A.S.-TSD(Russian Leather scent)

 

Saturday Planned SOTD



Razor: Valet AutoStrop
Blade: Feather FHS-10 (D7)
Brush: Rubberset 49-4 W 28mm HMB
Bowl: Doug Smith 5" Shaving Mug
Pre Shave Scrub: 1920s Barber Shoppe
Pre Shave Balm: Vitos
Shave Soap: Tiki 1920's Barber Shoppe
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: Tiki 1920's Barber Shoppe

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SOTD - 9 December 2016



Have a great weekend!
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The Proraso White soap is also mentholated. Not in a big way, but still enough to give a cooling effect. It also smells great.

 

Dec 9: Not a great shave this afternoon. Tested the Personna Platinum blade. Used the usual Merkur 34c with my new synthetic Omega Hi-Brush. Captain's Choice Sandalwood soap (very nice scent). Finished with the "Original" Old Spice. I had higher expectations for this blade. I know the Personna Lab Blues get pretty high reviews. This Personna blade though, certainly does not get my thumbs up. Lots of pulling and considerable touch up. Still have areas that need more attention but my skin won't take it. Rating this one in my lowest category. That's two Personna blades now - this one and the Crystals. Neither work for me. I was going to order a pack of Lab Blues to try but I don't know now. As Scarlett said: "Tomorrow is another day"

 

Pm your address I'll send you some. No need to order. I also have some derby and Astra sp if you have never tried those either.

 

Thanks. I have tried the Astra SP and Derby Extra. So far of the 16 blades I've tried, the Astra SP is the best - excellent shave. The Derby was smooth but didn't feel very sharp. Still have Feather, Gillette 7 O'clock (yellow) and Voskhod to try.

 

Ok so I'll send you some personna blue.

 

Stunning photo, Mark.

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