SoS: June 22, 2015 - June 28, 2015

Wednesday Planned SOTD

Razor: Gillette Fat Handle Tech Steampunk finish
Blade: SuperMax SP Tiger (D3)
Brush: Plisson size 14 European White Badger
Bowl: Turkish Porcelain Bowl 4 ¾”
Pre Shave Scrub: RazoRock GLO
Pre Shave Oil: Frosted Woodlands
Shave Soap: Saponificio Varesino Manna
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: Saponificio Varesino Manna
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Have to say that I was pleasantly surprised with the Steampunk Fat Handle Tech. The Gun Kote finish on this is perfectly laid on the surface but I believe the clear coat is what sets this one over the top. Jay (James) states on his page that nothing sticks to the finish and cleanup is as easy as rinsing off. I didn't put much stock into that statement as we know how that sometimes goes, but in fact all I had to do was rinse off as there was no soap buildup or residue at all. Four days ago I used another regular Fat Handle Tech and not one of my best shaves with a three passes and touchup all over but with this Steampunk Tech I was back to my normal two passes which were super smooth and no irritation what so ever. Reminded me of a freshly waxed car it was that smooth. Really impressed with the finish quality of the shave and now contemplating sending in my Cobra Classic to have it gun koted with a clear coat finish.

Now I get to try SV Manna and this soap really does smell good. I thought the SV Fern smell great but I think I like the aroma of this one a touch better and I haven't even lather it up yet. If you have not tried SV products yet, I believe you are missing out on a wonderful soap and I am a Tallow type of guy.

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Planned Wednesday SOTD

Gillette black handled SS razor
Rapira blade
Semogue Texugo brush
MdC Huile Vegetale Chamomille preshave
Me' Costa Dorada shaving soap
Myrsol Agua de Limon aftershave
Floid Blue EdT
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The lemon/citrus scent of the PSO, shaving soap and the aftershave should be a great combo for the expected hot weather tomorrow. Although I don't use the SS razor often, I'm normally quite happy when I do.

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Wednesday shave was executed on Tuesday evening, in order to allow time for walking the English setter I am dog-sitting and take care of my one year old daughter while still getting to work in time. Huh! It's called "the time squeeze" in Norway...

Quite simple, following a face wash and some additional soaking, prepped with T&H no 10 pre shave protector, lathered up the T&H no 10 cream with New Forest 2001, two passes with my RazoRock Mission loaded with Rapira Super Stainless, finishing off with the white Proraso pre(/post)-shave cream. (No fragrantic escapades when going straight to bed.)



Wonderful Wednesday to all!

 

SOTD June 24, 2015

Prep: Shower, hot facecloth followed by homemade rose pre-shave oil
Soap: Proraso White
Razor: Gillette Heavy Tech “Fat Handle”
Blade: Astra
Brush: Omega Boar Bristle
Aftershave: Hot facecloth followed by Lavender Witch Hazel
Aftershave balm: Shea butter

Decided to return to a personal favorite of mine...Proraso White and my “Fat Handle”. Again I am impressed with how efficient this razor performs. The Fat Handle with the Astra blade and Proraso White are a nice combination and produced a nice shave. No nick or weepers.
Nice way to start a Wednesday morning…

 

Today's shave was with my Koraat 8/8 1/2 hollow model Vitae.
Semogue LE 2011, TFS Tabacco Verde Forte, Pinaud citrus musk, Prep balm,
3 passes nice and smooth. Have a great day to all!!

 

June 24 SOTD:

Homemade PS Oil
WD High Mountain Badger 30 mm
Latha SS
EJ Chatsworth Barley
Stirling Unscented PSB
Latha Post Shave Splash

 

A new Derby blade really got me nice and smooth, (also a small weeper on my chin) and the Frost_byte soap gave me a powerful menthol sensation which felt great. The Penguin really froze me out.

 

6/24/15 - WoolFatWednesday

Mitchell's Wool Fat
Semogue 1305
Gillette SC New
Pol-Silver Blade (3)
Pinaud Lilac Vegetal

 

I have planned to use my Heavy tech next week. It's amazing how good that razor shaves for me.

 

06/24/2015
Razor – ATT R2 with Triad SS Helix
Blade – Feather (2)
Brush – EJ XL STF
Lather – Strop Shoppe Baker Street
Post - Witch Hazel and Fine Platinum



Another fantastic shave with the R2 this morning. Going to miss this razor when it goes back to it's owner. But at least I'll get the Mongoose back. This brush is continuing to impress me. It whipped up the SS Baker Street very quickly. Finished off with a splash of Fine Platinum. Happy Wednesday.

 

Slim / med prep

Semogue 2000

Shaver Heaven citrus garden

Chiseled face Orange creamsicle

 

Wednesday

Prep: Hot Shower-Stirling Bath Soap-Scots Pine Sheep
Soap: RazoRock “The Freedberg”
Razor: Gillette Red Tip Super Speed
Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Green Super Stainless (3)
Brush: oscar11 Boar-25mmx60mm
Aftershave: Fine Platinum

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

RR Freedberg today. 20 seconds to load the oscar11 boar. Great, easy, thick, lather. Gillette 7 O’Clock Green SS in the Red Tip. Great smooth, close, shave. I finished with Fine Platinum.

Bob

 

SOTD
June 24, 2015
Prep: Hot Shower. Axe Shield Face Wash
Razor: RazoRock Baby Smooth
Blade: Personna Lab Blue
Brush: Semogue 1305
Lather: Dapper Dragon Unscented
Post: Alum. Thayers Cucumber WH. Gold Bond Ultimate
Aftershave: Folsom & Co. Black Powder
Nice shave.
A better tomorrow. Takes your best today!

 

June 23rd, SOTD
One days’ growth
Prep: Hot Shower
Razor: Wade & Butcher The Celebrated Extra Hollow Ground
Strop: Drygulch Chromexcel Horsehide/ Linen (20 on linen, 50 on leather)
Soap: Jabonman Lima-Incienso
Brush: Eveready 100T re-knotted with 22mm TGN Synthetic
Post Shave: Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block, Thayer’s Witch Hazel
Aftershave: The Holy Black Whisker Whiskey- Gunpowder Spice

 

24 June 2015

* Weber DLC + UFO U2V1 Red Bronze
* Super Iridium
* WSP Stubby 2-Band + Oscar11 Rootbeer Translucent C7
* Mystic Water Jasmine
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO



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Pal Adjustable razor
Personna blade
Dr. Selby 3X SC w/added menthol
FS Finest brush
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
M&L Florida Water cologne w/added menthol

Went to the most aggressive setting for the Pal razor and really liked that. Still very comfortable and now more effective for me. All the added menthol today made for a chilling shave that I really enjoyed. Enjoy your day folks

 

Wednesday 24th June



Warm shower
Hot towel
Catie's Bubbles Fouet L'Orange bowl lathered
Finest Badger brush made by myself
Gillette New Improved (1922)
Polsilver Super Iridium (3)
Cold rinse
Thayers Lemon witch hazel
Myrsol Antesol aftershave

 

Wednesday
warm shower/cold water shave
Semogue SOC boar
Proraso PPB
TSD 2x Iced Neroli Lanolin stick
Gold Tech/Astra SP (3)
cold water rinse
Monster Cube Alum
cold water rinse
Tend Skin
Beard Brand Blank Slate Beard Oil
Krampert's Finest Frostbite with added menthol crystals
C&S Spanish Cedar

Very nice 2 pass face,1 pass dome,BBS all around!!!

Stay frosty,my friends!

 

Shave of the day

Pre- Hot shower, Anna and Claras sandalwood bath soap

Soap/cream- Barrister and Mann Lime/Lavender/Cedarwood

Brush- Semogue 1470

Razor- Merkur 37c

Blade- Wilkinson sword(2)

Post- Cold water rinse, Lucky tiger Bay rum aftershave lotion and Nivea sensitive cooling aftershave balm

Bowl lathering has been fun and I'm seeing a little progress in my brush, it's breaking in better =)

Okey shave today. It felt really good until I was finished, i found a few to many patches that wasn't as close as the rest of my face. It must have to do with me only painting the lather on.

When I lather the soap I need to swirl the brush with the lather a little on my face to lift the hairs.

 

Razor- Revisor 6/8 square point shoulderless
Soap- Col. Conk Bayrum
Brush- Excelsior pure bristle
Preshave- Taconic organic oil
Post shave- Applied alum block
Balm- Zartgefuhl
Aftershave- Clubman original
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