SoS: February 23, 2015 - March 1, 2015

today's shave
hot water wash with nivea men's
whipped dog silvertip
Proraso white
Merkur 39c
Gillette 7 o'clock green(2)
nivea a/s balm
today's shave was nice. good lather, three passes, and nice balm.
hope y'all did as well, or better.

 

Thursday 26 February 2015



George Wostenholm & Sons IXL Peerless, 11/16 Full Hollow, Round Point​

George Wostenholm & Sons is just another fine Sheffield brand I have always loved. Their IXL razors are absolutely nice and very keen. Smooth and sharp, this old razor is still capable of providing a superb shave. I also like Italian almond shaving soaps and this Saponeria Artigiana has an absolutely charming smell, however being a very good soap. Aqua Velva, a classic in shaving, is an aftershave bringing very good old memories to my mind and, despite its fragrance may be considered as vintage, I love it!​

• Pre-Shave: Myrsol Emulsión
• Soap: Saponeria Artigiana Almond
• Brush: Focus 103 Bristle
• Bowl: Old Barber Bowl
• Strop: Mastro Livi Loom Strop and Hand Palm
• Razor: George Wostenholm & Sons IXL Peerless, 11/16 Full Hollow, Round Point
• Post-Shave: Argan Oil
• After Shave: Aqua Velva Loción

 

Thursday

Prep: Hot Shower-Stirling Scots Pine Bath Soap
Soap: Los Angeles Shaving Soap-Woody Lavender-A "Top 5"
Razor: Gillette Slim
Blade: Viking’s Sword Personna (1)
Brush: Plisson #12 Lucite Grey Badger-22mmx56mm
Aftershave: Country Club Modern Fougere

WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angles for my beard)

LASS Woody Lavender today. 20 seconds to load the Plisson badger. Great, easy, thick, lather. I loaded a new Viking’s Sword in the Slim. Nice smooth, close, shave. I finished with Country Club Modern Fougere.

Bob

 

Thursday's Shave



Prep: Hot shower
Soap: Arko
Brush: Omega 13522
Razor: '46-'50 Gillette Heavy Gold Tech
Blade: store brand Israeli Personna
Post: Witch Hazel, Nivea Sensitive Balm
Scent: Pinaud Clubman

Quick 2 pass shave today. I think I've decided I'm not a fan of these blades in the Tech. Or at least the Astra SP are better enough that these aren't great in comparison.

 

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  Schick G8 razor
  Personna blade
  CO Bigelow SC
  VDH/TGN Silver Tip brush
  Osage Rub/Witch Hazel/Sage mix
  Colorado Sage Cologne
  
  Not much to say except great shave and I'm ready to go.

 

2/26/2015

Prep: Hot shower with Nivea Face Wash with menthol, home made PSO
Razor: CV Heljestrand Kindal, Ace straight razor
Blade: GEM PTFE Coated SE (4)
Brush: Vie Long Horse Hair
Soap: Tabac
After: Home made ASB, Tabac after shave
Cologne: Tabac Eau De Cologne

A nice 2 pass Darn Fine Shave + this morning. The Tabac always whips up nicely with the Vie Long. The lather was thick and slick. The Ace and the CV did their jobs well. The CV has a heavy handle. I had to focus, go slow and watch the pressure being used. The Tabac AS and the Tabac EDC will have me smelling good for the rest of the day.

Have a blessed day!

 

Thursday, Feb 26, 2015

Soap: Tiki Bar unscented
Brush: Doug Korn D7 HIS synthetic
Razor: Feather AS-D2
Blade: Iridium
After: Cold rinse, CeraVe lotion

 

Thursday SOTD



Pre de Provence shave soap
WSP Stubby best badger
Captains Choice lather bowl
Gillette Super Speed
Personna LAB
Pinaud Clubman Special Reserve AS

Set up for the next few days

Dave

 

My shave with the Frost_byte soap was a real delight - that stuff is not called Frost_byte for nothing. It's COLD!

 

February 26
Gillette Red Tip E1
Astra SP (4)
Cella
The Body Shop Synthetic
Retinol Men ASB
Brut Classic
A very good shave. The synthetic brush whipped up the Cella easily, and as always Cella is slick and has plenty of cushion. The 4th time this blade has been used is as good as the first and I got an excellent shave. BBS and AGAIG. Have a great day Gentlemen.​

 

SOTD
Thursday, February 26, 2015

RazoRock Stainless Stealth Slant w Triad Copper Handle
Wilkinson Sword Classic #2
Doug Korn - Florescent Amber 27 X 49mm
Barrister and Mann – Cheshire
Barrister and Mann Kyovu - Cheshire

 

02/26/15 February Focus on Blades
Prep – MR GLO
Razor - Mongoose Satin B2
Blade – Kai Mild (3)
Brush – Brothers Bristles with WD High Mountain
Lather – Soap Commander Confidence
Post - Witch Hazel and CC Bay Rum AS



Fantastic 3 pass shave this morning. Sticking with the Soap Commander in hopes of getting to the bottom of this seemingly endless tub. The Brothers Bristles brush whipped up a great lather. Finished off the shave with CC Bay Rum. I'm addicted to this stuff.

 

@Boojum1 Both the brush and razor handle look fantastic.

 

One pass? IMHO you are a shaving GOD! I'm still working on "just 2", when I'm lucky.

 

Thanks for the kind words Clint.

 

26 February 2015

* Weber DLC + UFO U2V1 Red Bronze
* Super Iridium
* WSP 2-Band + Doug Korn Cobalt Blue C7
* Mystic Water Bay Rum
* Unrefined Shea Butter




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Last nights shave, forgot to snap a pic...
Prep: Warm water
Soap: Dr Jon's "Big Green Monster"
Razor: Ikon 102 Slant
Blade: Astra
Brush: VDH Boar
Aftershave: Alum Block, Captain's Choice Lime

Two pass mid week clean up shave. Love the performance and scent of the Big Green Monster. Not a lot of post shave protection for me, but I use other products for that so not a big deal.

The VDH brush is finally breaking in. Still only use paint strokes with it since I'm pretty sure I'd flay skin off if I scrubbed with it. Lost a bristle or two into the soap that I had to fish out

Not really liking the Astra very much, not bad by any means I've just tried better. The Personnas so far have been my favorite, so I'm looking at just using those from here on out.

The Captain's Lime was a good match with the BGM soap. I've liked all the CC stuff I've tried so far, just wish they stayed with me longer since I like the scents so much.

 

THURzDAY
A rare early morning shave today and a rare shave using DE razor!
In a pinch for time this a.m. so I opted for the Mühle R41 (the milder 2013 model). Two passes & I was über-smooth. Done!
Not as much a challenge as an SR shave, but sometime promptitude takes precedence!
Have a great Thursday, all!

 

SOTD: Thursday, February 26
Soap: Catie's Bubbles Le Piment de la Vie
Brush: Simpson 3 "Chubby" Manchurian
Bowl: n/a
Razor: Feather AS-D2
Blade: Personna Med Prep (3)​

Post-Shave: Geo. F. Trumper Essence of Limes Skin Food​

Aftershave: Catie's Bubbles Le Piment de la Vie

Have a great day!​

 

Had to do a double check to make sure this was Kevin as no straight today.