SoS: February 24, 2014 - March 2, 2014

I like the shape of that handle. I have a feeling that you could do a little two toned magic with a handle based on that shape!

 

German and French companies made several versions of Bakelite razors in the 1930s - 1950s. Maybe something will turn up on this.

 

If I recall correctly the corners on the safety bar are slightly more rounded as well. I haven't used mine in a while so I'll confirm as soon as I get back into town and get back with you.

 

Nothing but TABAC a Merkur 11c HD loaded with a Gillette Super Platinum (blue).

 

Another morning of washing my face and some moisturising aftershave on my stupid beard. Whee. March 11th cannot come fast enough!

 

It would be nice to find out who manufactured this fine razor. Have to admit shaves better than I thought it would and at first I was timid with it being so light but pretty sturdy little razor.

 

Wednesday February 26, 2014
Shavecraft 101
Med Prep
Franks Shaving 28mm Pure Tech
Pre-Shave Oil
LD Spice Soap
Old Spice Aftershave
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Razor: Wilkinson Sword
Blade: Rapira (3)
Brush: Isana Men Badger
Soap: Derby
AS: Tariş Lavender Cologne

I had a nice BBS this morning

 

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Thursday

Speick soap bowl lathered with Omega 49
EJ89 with Zorrik blade (1)
3 passes, cold water splash and finish with Proraso aftershave

 

R41
Permasharp Super
Oscar11 Semogue 1800
Klar Kabinett
Alum
Superior 70

 

Thursday

Prep: Hot Shower-Stirling Bath Soap
Soap: RazoRock San Valentino 2014 LE
Razor: ’66 Gillette Slim
Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Green Super Stainless (4)
Brush: Whipped Dog Synthetic w/Bethlehem Olive Wood-24mmx52mm
Aftershave: Proraso Green

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

RR San Valentino today. Excellent Limited Edition RR croap! 4th shave in the Slim with the Russian Greenie. All have been excellent: smooth, close, and nick free. I finished up with Proraso Green today.

Bob

 

Someone needs to start a "Bloodbath of the Day" thread. I'd reach "Well-Known Member" status in a month.

 

Thursday:

L'Oreal Men Expert Facial Wash
Large Horsehair Barbershop
Super Speed/Permasharp day 4
Tryphon Permafrost Shaving Stick
Diana Sport Menthol Balsam
Osage Rub AS
Dolce & Gabbana EdT

My face is so darned frozen that it'll take all day to thaw out after such an intense menthol bombardment - this Permafrost stick has become a vintage item because Giovanni, the owner of Tryphon Enterprises is no longer in the wetshaving business. This stick is so terrific - great lather with a nice frigid scent, a powerful menthol effect, and very skin-friendly. The Diana Sport balm and the good old Rubby Dubby Doo made the end of this awesome shave brrrrrrrrr cold and beautiful!

 

February 27, 2018
Prep: Warm wash and homemade PSO
Razor: Merkur 34HD
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (5)
Lather: Stirling Coniferous
Brush: Vie Long 13061
Post: Cold rinse and Captain's Choice Bay Rum

First use of the Vie-Long horse. I like it. I'm guessing it will break in. Sort of scritchy right now, but it does pick up the soap! 3 pass shave, no nicks, no weepers, no problems.

 

Thursday:
hot shower w/Yardley Pomegranate Rose bar soap
homemade PSO
Gillette Knack 2 passes
Treet DuraSharp (2)
Omega boar
TOBS Grapefruit cream (sample) in a warm mug
Thayer's unscented with aloe
Old Spice original AS

Nice smooth shave with the Knack and another fine sample from TOBS. Seems to me you can't go wrong with a TOBS cream and with so many flavors to choose from you just need to decide which ones you like best.

 

5/8 Bema
Tiki "The Captain"
M&F Chief and homemade brush
Nice edge on the Bema and very comfortable shave. The Tiki shaving soap seems to be first rate in all regards. Great slick lather, great post shave skin feel. It's my first shave with it so my comments should be tempered at bit but my first impression is nothing but positive. I do believe the this M&F brush probably has the best knot I've ever used. This is a YMMV type of deal but it's close to perfection, IMO. I have a couple of homemade brushes that I consider to be excellent with a slightly different feel but if I was looking to purchase a factory made brush this is the one I'd be having. I don't really know if this brush should fall in the factory made category or custom but it's darn nice. Have a good one.

 

Dove Men's Face Wash
Van Der Hagen Luxury Shave Soap
Parker Black Badger
Gillette Super Speed '47
Shark Super Stainless (1)
CWR
Thayers Cucumber WH
Aqua Velva Ice Blue

This was my first shave with my birth year razor, and I was not disappointed. The Van Der Hagen Luxury Shave Soap face lathered very well with the Parker black badger brush. I did two passes and touch ups on the neck with my new Gillette Super Speed with a Shark Super Stainless blade, and I got a near BBS shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayers Cucumber WH and Aqua Velva Ice Blue after shave. What a nice shave! Now I look sharp, feel sharp, AND I BE SHARP!

 

SOTD Feb 27 -- Blade safari day 24

Prep: hot shower
Razor: WW2 Gillette Khaki with ball end handle
Blade: Gillette 7 O'clock Green (day 4)
Brush: Vie-Long
Soap: Col. Conk lime
Passes: 2 (WTG, XTG)
Post: none

You know it's going to be one of those days when you forget your post shave...
I brought the Col. Conk in for today shave, it's been awhile since I last used this soap. The lather could have been better and the soap seems to have lost it's scent. Neither of these stopped me from getting a nice close shave.

 

THURSDAY
TSD Week; Day 4

Just another great straight shave this morn with the cooling chill of both the TSD balm & some M-Bomb drops in the lather.
Have a great Thursday, all!