SoS: June 23, 2014 - June 29, 2014

37C (Slant)
7 O’Clock Super Platinum (Blue) (d3)
DR Harris Arlington
Vulfix 2235
Master Blue
Florida Water

 

vintage Nyal Drugstore brush w/ synthetic knot
Arko stick in vintage Colgate tin
vintage birth date Red Tip razor
vintage Gillette Thin blade
Three passes and the vaunted BBS

 

I keep coming back to it too. I ground up the balance of a stick and mashed it into a bowl. It may be top performer now, over several very good soaps! For the price it is a gem!

 

Excuse my ignorance but What's EO?

 

BBS. More details to follow

 

today's shave
hot water wash with nivea men's
semouge 620
proraso blue
Gillette super speed(b2)
durex(2)
nivea energy a/s balm
today's shave went
I pulled out the arko, smelled it, put it right back away. proraso blue was more to my liking. I was gonna see if the durex failed. but I ended up palm stropping it. out did ok. three passes okay shave, probably dfs-.
finish with nivea energy.
May give a shot of cologne before I'm dressed.
y'all stay cool, gonna be a hot one

 

Wednesday:
hot shower w/HTGAM Cavendish bar soap
ShaveSecret PSO
Gillette FatBoy (9) 3 passes
Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum Blue (3)
VDH Deluxe boar
HTGAM Cavendish soap (face lathered)
Dollar Store gel
Thayers unscented w/aloe
HTGAM Cavendish AS lotion

My face felt a little sluggish this morning for some reason so the razor didn't want to glide very well. I've noticed this on a few other occasions and I'm not sure what causes it. It's been pretty humid the last couple of days so I'm wondering if that may be the cause since we don't have air conditioning. Either that or the pizza I had for dinner last night.
Anyhow, I pulled out my tube of Dollar Store superglide gel that's extra slickery for the third pass and that seemed to help. The pluses of the gel are it's slickness and it goes on clear so you can see exactly what you're shaving but the negative is that it doesn't have much cushion. I should probably try mixing it sometime with other creams or soaps to see what happens.

 

Wednesday 6/25/14

Prep: Gaia face scrub
Oil: Shave Secret
Brush: 20mm Whipped dog set deep
Razor: slim adjustable set to 4
Blade: Feather
soap:

Pre de Provence

Post: Alum sprayed on
Witch Hazel: Generic rose scented
AS: Sampsons all natural


Another very nice shave today. There seems to be something about my face that reacts kindly to French soaps. Or, maybe, they are just great soaps. Both Pre de Provence and Provence Sante have been giving me the best shaves I have ever had.

 

Yes it is. I don't recall what they call the color. Me, being a man, would call it brown.

 

SOTD June 25

Prep: hot shower
Razor: Aristocrat
Blade: BIC Chrome Platinum (day 2)
Brush: Vie-Long
Cream: Arko Extra Sensitive
Passes: 3 (WTG, XTG, (ATG Face only))
Post: Witch Hazel, Arko Extra Sensitive

Same setup as yesterday's shave, but the results were not. This shave was typical of what I've come to expect from the Aristocrat, lost of tugging and irritation. I fought through it though. I did have to adjust the blade angle a few times to avoid major tugging, and I did get at least one nick on my neck

There was some nice sting from the witch hazel too. I wasn't expect that...

I did manage to address that one patch I had yesterday and am calling this BBS! I'll have to wait until tomorrows shave to see if it was worth it.

 

Have a great time at the concert! I've seen Pearl Jam before, GREAT show! How about the Scorpions? Love them!

 

SoS
June 25, 2014

Prep: Hot shower. Axe Boost Energizing Face Wash
Razor: Edwin Jagger DE89
Blade: Ladas Super Stainless
Lather: PannaCrema Vetiver
Brush: WD Synthetic
Post: Alum. Dickinson WH
Aftershave: Fine Platinum. Axe Shield Sensitive
I've used the Ladas blades for 40 shaves now, (20). These blades are fantastic! The WD Synthetic is a really great brush. PannaCrema Vetiver
Go out and get it!

 

Razor: 2013 Muhle R41 w Bulldog Handle
Blade: Super Iridium (D3)
Brush: FS 21mm HMW
Bowl: Suribachi 5” bowl
Pre Shave Soap: MRGLO Lime
Pre Shave Oil: Homemade Lime & Spearmint
Shave Cream: Al’s The Bomb Auguri
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: Pereja Limon Cicegi Kolonyasi



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Essential Oils — "Essential oils are natural aromatic compounds found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other parts of plants. They can be both beautifully and powerfully fragrant. In addition to giving plants their distinctive smells, essential oils provide plants with protection against predators and disease and play a role in plant pollination. Essential oils have been used throughout history in many cultures for their medicinal and therapeutic benefits. Modern scientific study and trends toward more holistic approaches to wellness are driving a revival and new discovery of essential oil health applications." (source: doTERRA)

 

Wednesday
warm shower
Semogue SOC,2 band
Proraso PSC
Mystic Water Rosalimone mixed with 4 drops M-Bomb
ATT Kronos M1/Astra SP (3)
cold water rinse
Monster Block Alum
cold water rinse
Thayer's Rose WH
Myrsol Agua De Limon ASL
Hanae Mori HM edp

Very comfy 2 pass face,1 pass dome,for BBS all around!


Stay frosty,my friends!

 

Believe he is asking with the addition of eucalyptus and mint oils to the Arko get colder for you.

 

WEDNESDAY
A Surprise Day Off!

Since staff was so busy last week with VBS, the powers in charge granted a day off today for the entire staff.
So this morning's shave was a leisurely-paced one. Three cozy passes with my professionally-honed frame back and I was good to go!
Now I have to plan today's agenda…….


Have a blessed day, all!

 

I like to use the oils I get from Old MacDonald's farm…. E-I-E-I-Os

 

Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory
Today's shave was not a very good one. My Plisson made excellent lather from the delicious chocolate bourbon synergy soap, and my SC101 ate it up smoothly, but I could not leave well enough alone. I went for some buffing on my neck and now I'm paying for it with irritation and a few weepers. I set out to do two passes there, and I stupidly went for a smoother finish. Live and learn.
The Platinum punished my foolishness with its alcohol sting, and I added Synergy Frost_Byte lotion to help put out the fire.

Prep: warm shower, RR/HTGAM lime menthol
Soap: HTGAM Synergy Chocolate Bourbon
Brush: Plisson Synthetic
Razor: iKon ShaveCraft 101
Blade: Personna lab blue
AS: Fine Platinum, HTGAM Frost_Byte lotion

 

SOTD: Monday & Tuesday 23Jun 14 & 24Jun14 :

• Shower & Pre-Shave:

Neutrogena Men Invigorating Face Wash
Neutrogena T/Gel Therapeutic Shampoo - Extra Strength
Stirling Soap Co. Tea Tree Bath Soap
Stirling Coniferous Pre-Shave Oil
Wet Face Towel Soaked in "Ice Cold Water"

• Deodorants :

Mennen Speed Stick

• Razor & Razor Blade:

Vintage 1951 Gillette W-2 Super Speed DE/ TTO {Birth Year Razor}
Wilkinson Sword DE Blades

• Shaving Mug & Shaving Soap & Brush:

Arletta Mug II (Cobalt Blue Mug that my daughter had)
Stirling Soap Co. Stirling Coniferous

• After Shave Balm:

RazoRock Ultimate Aftershave

• After Shave:

Stirling Soap Co. Coniferous



L to R Back Row: Stirling Coniferous PSO, Arletta Mug II (Cobalt Blue Mug my daughter had), Stirling Coniferous A/S
L to R Front Row: RazoRock Alum Ultimate Aftershave, Wilkinson Sword DE Blades,
Vintage 1951 Gillette W-2 Super Speed DE/ TTO {Birth Year Razor},
"Old Corps"& "Oscar 11" Custom 28/65mm TGN Finest Badger F-2 Knot Resin Handle Brush.


I used this method WTG-XTG-ATG this morning. Today I did almost every thing the same. I made 3 passes this morning. Had no Nick's and or Weeper's ! I used my RazoRock Ultimate Alum no razor burn or "Nicks or Weepers". I had an excellent "DFS" I did get a Rudy Castiel Clean Shave ! Tomorrow I am going to give myself a Birthday Present....A Cold Water Shave and use my ATT Atlas Razor.