SoS: January 7th, 2013 - January 13th, 2013

• Prep PSC
• Gillette Menthol SC
• Frank Finest Badger - Fan Shaped
• Edwin Jagger DE89L Razor
• Feather Blade (2)
• Baxter ASB
• Floid ASL - "The Genuine"

Had to get up early again this morning so I needed an easy shave. I really love the DE89L, it is very easy to use and provides a very close and comfortable shave. I really enjoy my post shave balms and the Baxter of California balm is a real treat. The Floid aftershave is also one of the best products I have ever used. It never stings and has a fantastic scent.

Cheers, Lyndon

 

Gorgeous razor!!!!

 

Wednesday.... 2nd consecutive day with shavette
Arko Shave Stick/Omega 10029 Baby-Pro
Sedef Disposable Blade Straight/Rapira SS,d1
Arko Nem moisturizer/Old Spice AS

2 passes, WTG/ATG...DFS
Neck and chin a little red, but close and smooth...most strokes went smoother and felt more natural...bottom lip to chin is the problem, still haven't found the angle for me...razor sticks and getting lots of weepers there....Top lip, cheeks, and jaw line is a breeze...both WTG and ATG...

 

Simpson Duke 3
AOS Lavender Soap
Progress
Personna Med Prep
3 passes
Master Lilac Vegetal

As the AOS Lavender Soap ages, the scent of lavender is dissipating. After almost a year, all I can smell is a clay like scent. While AOS soaps lather quickly, they don't necessarily make lather as slick or protective as those costing much less. Arko soap stick performs as well if not better for about $2 and change per stick! As time goes on I think I enjoy the scents and performance of many artisan soap makers, including TSD, much more than the AOS type soap makers! Also, the cost savings allows me to purchase more product, further feeding my purchasing disorder!!!!!!

 

Feather AS-D1
Gillette 7 o'clock blue
TBS Maca Root
Omega Mighty Midget
Old Spice Pure Sport A/S

WHOAH do I love the Feather. Didn't feel like I was cutting anything but after the 3rd pass I rinsed and felt a great DFS+. Had a test shave yesterday and Voskhods don't seem to cut it with this razor, I'm going to have to order a new sample pack and see which work best - Feather & SI are on the top of that list. Can't wait for this iKon OC base to finally show up sometime. Should kick the feather up a notch in aggression but still remain smooth.

 

Wednesday morning, January 9, 2013

Schick E2 Injector razor w/ Schick blade (9)
Semogue 1250 boar bristle brush,
Arko shaving soap w/ hot water lather,
finish with cold water rinse for a DFS!

 

Tuesday

Prep: Hot shower, TSD ISZ PSB hot oil treatment
CD: The Essence of Muddy Waters
Coffee: Home roasted, fresh ground Kenya, BLACK
Soap: TSD LSOTQ D1
Brush: Omega 11574
Razor: '61 Fatboy @ 6
Blade: Astra SP, day 2, 3 passes
Post: Cold water rinse, Dickenson's WH, Old Spice cologne, hand strop blade
'Stache Wax: Steve's Own

Wednesday

Prep: Hot shower
CD: The Essence of Muddy Waters
Coffee: Home roasted, fresh ground Kenya, BLACK
Soap: TSD Lanolin Tabac Type
Brush: Ever Ready 200T with original knot
Razor: Fat Handle Tech with open comb head
Blade: Astra SP, day 3, 3 passes
Post: Cold water rinse, Osage Rub, B&BW Noir, hand strop blade
'Stache Wax: Firehouse Wacky Tacky

 

SOTD Wednesday 1-9-2013

5/8 Money-Bak Razor, Full Hollow, Spike Point
Proraso PSC
Williams SS in vintage Hull's Pottery OS Mug
Vintage Austrian Barbershop Boar
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Nivea Replenishing ASB
Mennen Original Skin Bracer

Haven't used the Williams for a long while; I still like this stuff. One of the first Shave Soaps I used and it still performs well. (Did I mention it's Cheap!) lol
With the vintage Old Spice Mug and the vintage Austrian Boar; finished with the Skin Bracer, this was a shave with old timey appeal.

 

5/8 Kropp
Black Tie (tallow version)
28mm WSP knot

Nice shave this morning. These WSP knots are good stuff. Have a good one................


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Hump day!

• Prep: hot washing cloth
• Music: Neil Diamond, Moods
• Brush: Travel King boar
• Soap: Sara-S's Mint
• Razor: Ugly Duckling
• Blade: Astra Super Stainless
• Shave: 3-pass + touch-up
• Post: hot water rinse, cold water rinse, hand strop blade

Excellent DFS++
Lately I've got the jaw line covered. No more stubble remains over there, due to some more stretching: grab my cheek with my fingernails (fingertips are too slippery) and draw upwards). So now only a few short and stubborn whiskers on the Adam's Apple remain. But hey, I'm not complaining. The rest is nice 'n' smooth!

Have a good one!

 

01/09/2013, Wednesday

Hot shower begins the day and my beginning prep.
Today I did not use any preshave soap.
Omega 48 was the starring role brush for today's act.
I chose RazoRock Caco for today's soap.
Razor choice Gillette SS and PolSliver (day 4, the blade has begun to drag). Blade and razor change on Thursday
Excellent two pass DFS.

 

Noxzema as Pre Shave
Gillette '59 SS \ Rapira SS
Whipped Dog Silvertip
TOBS Jermyn Street SC
Thayer's Lavender WH
GFT Limes Skin Food
AV Classic AS

First try with the Jermyn Street. Scent is descent. Not quite as protective a I like, but boy does it explode out of the bowl with lather.

 

I'm very glad my friend that again we were on one frequency

 

Wednesday

Hot washcloth
Mystic waters unscented soap
HIS synthetic brush
EJ DE89 ivory handle
Gillette 7 o'clock blue

Excellent lather from the MW soap! The hot washcloth treatment makes a big difference. I got an excellent DFS in two passes. Usually I feel the need to go on to the third pass, but this time I felt my face and decided it was great just like it was! I still had lather in the brush.

 

Wednesday

W.H. Morely & Sons
22mm Silvertip from Whippeddog
Proraso old formula
Nivea Cool Kick
Pinaud Clubman

Terrific second shave of straight week. I'm definitely getting better with my straight.

 

It is you who introduced me to these two wonderful creams - I knew about Aspis and SuperMax Classic, but I never had tried the menthol version or Pascale!

 

1/9/12
Shower
Baby oil under hot towel for 60 sec
Colonel Conk shave soap (from gift set)
Merkur 178, Feather Blades
Witch Hazel

Got the chance to get away to a mountain cabin for a family getaway, so the routine had to be done with boiled well-water. AMAZING! The soft water and extra heat made for an excellent addition to the routine!

 

Yesterday night
Pre : Hot Shower with Yardley Lavender soap
Razor : Merkur 38B
Blade: Feather # 4
Scuttle / Mug : SWK free Mug
Brush : FS silvertip large 26mm
Cream/soap : Proraso Sandalwood cream
AS : Alum RR + Nivea sensitive Balm

 

• Prep PSC
• Mama Bear's SS - Drakkar
• H.I.S Synthetic Brush
• Titan H1 Razor
• Feather Blade (3)
• Vifrex ASG
• Aqua Velva Musk ASL

I really like the great lather of the Mama Bear's soap but I find it irritates my skin. So far I have only tried two different flavors (Drakkar and Brute) and they both caused irritation. They produced a sensation that was remarkably similar to razor burn. This is kind of strange because my skin is not normally sensitive. I love the way the soap lathers though, so I will probably try another scent that is more mild. Suggestions welcome! I am not sure the Feather blade is a good match for the Titan H1. I think it is a bit too sharp and too thin which makes it difficult to use. The Vifrex has great good skin care and I love the AV Musk aftershave. It's a good product for the price. Tomorrow I hope to use one of my Feather straights.

Cheers, Lyndon