SoS: February 15, 2016 - February 21, 2016

Gillette Fat Handled Tech/ Voskhod (1)

JR #23 Silvertip Brush

Catie's Bubbles Mile High Menthol

Fine Snakebite

 

That JR brush sure has a beautiful handle buddy!

 

Thanks! It is by far my favorite brush!! It is so comfortable in the hand and the fact that it is hand carved from a friend makes it even more special.

 

To me it's pine with something else which I find difficult to describe. Brian claims it has a lot of frankincense in it but I don't know what that smells like. Honestly, both the Frostbite and Glacials smell awesome but in different ways!

 

Agreed, my JR brush handle is also my favorite! Jim is a great guy.

 

What's colder....Krampert's or Osage?

 

If this morning`s shave wasn`t a BBS, then they don`t make` em. I am sooo pleased with myself, I can hardly stand it. Truthfully, it was more the tools I used that accomplished my boasting. I only hold them, they do most of the work.

Feb. 20/2016

Razor: Gillette Tech(copper top).
Blade: Rapira platinum lux(5)
Soap: Italian Barber Primavera
Brush: VDH
Oil : home made (orange scent)

This was so simple..... Lathered up with Italian Barber, WTG straight forward, both sides, all the way down, including neck area. 2nd pass ATG straight forward, both sides. 3rd pass was thin watery lather to clean up and not much there to do. Rinsed off, applied Nivea after shave balm. Voila ! BBS for sure. No irritation(no whiskers), just smooth skin all over! Happy Camper am I. This just might be my go to routine. I am looking at a VDH Pure Badger at Walmart for 18 bucks ( opinions please), I don`t know much about brushes, and when I run out of Rapiras, `I`ll go back to my Personnas (blue 100/ box).
Other than that, I should stick pretty close to this morning`s routine, of course I`ll still do my usual rotation, with injector s (maybe se, and I have a Durham duplex, that I`ve been afraid of for months. If there is anyone with experience with it, I would appreciate some tutoring. With appreciation for the great members at TDS, thank you.

Bill

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Razor: Gillette Red Tip
Blade: Personna Blue (6)
Brush: Fendrihan Silver Tip
Soap: Captain's Choice Bay Rum
A/S: Captain's Choice Bay Rum

 

Thank you Jeff.

 

Thank you so much!

 

Thank you Guy. I appreciate the words, but in the end, I am simply a guy (pun intended) who loves our hobby as much as you and everyone else here on TSD.

 

Mercì my friend. Your avatar is looking better everyday.

 

Great setup Bill, I'm so glad your shaves have become so enjoyable.

 

But far more often, not.

 

Schick Saturday
Schick Championship L / Dutch Schick (8)
DR Harris Arlington Shave Stick
L'Occitane Plisson Synthetic
Every Man Jack Face Lotion Mint
Lucky Tiger AS & Face Tonic
As good a shave as it gets. @Billyfergie has given me an additional definition for exceptional shaves. There is BBS, AGAIG, and now Dolphin Smooth. This shave is all of that. I am getting these shaves on a regular basis with whatever equipment I am using, but Injectors make it so easy, and paired with the Dutch blade=PERFECTION! Have great day Gentlemen.

 

That razor and that brush are beautiful !! Wow.

 

Is that a red on the cap? Blood? Photo filter? Or reflection?

 

Those cobra razors look soo cool.

 

Thanks Rob. Used the lighting from the blinds to add a bit of an effect.

 

Glad this helped!