SoS: June 6, 2016 - June 12, 2016

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  1. Karl G

    Karl G Well-Known Member

    I think I may have turned the corner on shaving with a wedge SE. This was the first shave I've had where all three passes were smooth and easy. :happy036:

    Reduction after the first pass was the best yet and this was the closest shave I've gotten with the Heljestrand - mostly BBS with a few DFS spots on the neck. While some of the improvement is certainly technique I think learning proper blade maintenance is a very large factor. I've cut down the laps when stropping and also remounted my strop to make it easy to make a lighter draw. I also refreshed the blades on my lapping film at 1 micron and .3 micron which was far more effective than the .3 and .1 refresh I was doing on a balsa strop with paste. :)

    Shaving with the wedge SEs requires learning and effort before they come into their own but it has it's own unique rewards. :happy088:

    AOS Lavender PSO
    Sterling Soap Glacial Lemon
    T&H Wellington Super Badger
    C.V. Heljestrand
    C.V. Heljestrand (8) (1)
    30 laps before/20 laps after
    T&H Classic After Shave Balm

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    Happy shaving everyone - Karl
     
    Karl G, Jun 6, 2016
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  2. Roderick

    Roderick Well-Known Member

    June 6
    Eclipse Red Ring / Astra SP (1)
    Panna Crema San Francisco
    Vulfix 660S Super Badger
    Every Man Jack face lotion
    Gillette Cool Wave AS
    Great shave today. The Eclipse is a very smooth and efficient razor.
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    Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk
     
    Roderick, Jun 6, 2016
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  3. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Another razor to add to the list! Very cool!
     
    Linuxguile, Jun 6, 2016
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  4. Recklesstr

    Recklesstr Arkoholic

    :thanks:Robert, :signs001: Andrew.
     
    Recklesstr, Jun 6, 2016
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  5. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    SOTD June 6, 2016
    Menthol Monday!

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    Prep: Warm shower
    Blade: Chinese Schick
    Razor: Schick G1 Injector
    Brush: Semogue 1520 boar
    Lather: Proraso Green
    Post: Witch hazel splash, Osage Rub, Nivea sensitive balm
    WTG, XTG

    Really nice shave with the G1 today! 48+ hours of beard growth were mowed down in two efficient passes. I probably could have done one pass with touch-up like normal but decided to go with two full passes. The Chick blade is smooth, smooth. I love the maneuverability of the G1 and its consistent performance.

    Proraso Green was a great choice for today. I really like that soap and the other Proraso formulations. They're also consistent. Good lathering and nice performance. I furthered the menthol kick with a good does of Osage Rub. It feels good as it's cooling down. My hands are pretty cold too, even after washing them off!

    All in all a really nice shave. Hope you all are having a great Monday!

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    PLAla, Jun 6, 2016
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  6. crackstar

    crackstar Israeli Ambassador to TSD

    Here we go for Tuesday!

    Another freeze:

    Neutrogena Men Facial Wash
    Razorock Plissoft 26mm Monster
    Junjie/Astra day 2
    Stirling Glacial Wintergreen SS :love055: :love055: :love055: :love055: :love055: :Animatedfrozensmily: :Animatedfrozensmily: :Animatedfrozensmily: :Animatedfrozensmily: :Animatedfrozensmily:
    Stirling Glacial Wintergreen AS Balm :love055: :love055: :love055: :love055: :love055: :Animatedfrozensmily: :Animatedfrozensmily: :Animatedfrozensmily: :Animatedfrozensmily: :Animatedfrozensmily:
    Stirling Glacial Wintergreen WH :love055: :love055: :love055: :love055: :love055: :Animatedfrozensmily: :Animatedfrozensmily: :Animatedfrozensmily: :Animatedfrozensmily: :Animatedfrozensmily:
    Acqua di Selva Cologne

    Glacial Wintergreen all the way - love it! ;) :D

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    crackstar, Jun 6, 2016
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  7. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    Stoylin' Tuesday for The Ambassador :)
     
    Paul Turner, Jun 6, 2016
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  8. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

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    Darkbulb, Jun 6, 2016
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  9. Tras Krom

    Tras Krom Well-Known Member

    Barbus
    Feather SS
    Feather pro super
    Lalique encre noire

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    Tras Krom, Jun 6, 2016
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  10. whiteboy_cannon

    whiteboy_cannon Well-Known Member

    Menthol Monday
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    Very simple shave today. The Arctic Chill Barbasol is surprisingly quite nice, but did not have the menthol kick I had hoped for, but the cold water helped.
    Razor: Slim Adjustable w/ Gillette Platinum Plus (1)
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    The slim had 2 days of growth to mow through, with it set on 5, it got the job done effortlessly. 3 passes, WTG, XTG, ATG. Face is near BBS with absolutely no irritation! Have a great day folks
     
    whiteboy_cannon, Jun 6, 2016
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  11. whiteboy_cannon

    whiteboy_cannon Well-Known Member

    Awesome razor!
     
    whiteboy_cannon, Jun 6, 2016
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  12. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    I had that issue with the Barbasol AC....didn't come close to Gillette Foamy Menthol(for me, that is).
     
    Paul Turner, Jun 6, 2016
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  13. whiteboy_cannon

    whiteboy_cannon Well-Known Member

    I much prefer the performance of Barbasol over Gillette Foamy though
     
    whiteboy_cannon, Jun 6, 2016
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  14. Mustache

    Mustache Well-Known Member

    6june16

    72nd anniversary of D-day. The Greatest Generation of men will always be remembered in my mind and heart.

    I guess it's a good thing I didn't shave this morning. I just received some straights back from rework and decided to use one now, for a 2:30pm shave. While I get a definite smoother shave from DEs, I am beginning to really like using a straight razor. A little rough in spots but nothing visable and definitely passable for a work shave (if I had to go to work).
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    Mustache, Jun 6, 2016
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  15. Blauer Max

    Blauer Max Well-Known Member

    6.6.16

    Eufros Premium Ylang Ylang :: Chubby 2 synthetic badger :: Merkur 34 vintage :: Treet Kala :: Myrsol Don Miguel 1919 :: Myrsol Emulsión

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    Blauer Max, Jun 6, 2016
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  16. Billy Goatee

    Billy Goatee Well-Known Member

    No, it is a "bulldog"
     
    Billy Goatee, Jun 6, 2016
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  17. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Razor: Bunny V3
    Blade: Schick (2)
    Brush: DFS Limited Edition Envy White
    Soap: Route 66 Frozen Margarita
    A/S: Fine American Blend

    I took this picture before I saw @Red Rider post. Excellent shave on Menthol Monday. I always get great shaves with Route 66 soaps and the BV3 is an excellent razor. Finish with American Blend and it is a job well done.
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    Douglas Carey, Jun 6, 2016
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  18. Billyfergie

    Billyfergie The Scottish Ninja

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    Two Pass Shaving Routine..:cool:

    Hot Water prep & massage with Argan Oil
    Japanese Hamilton 6/8th
    Fitchard Pure Badger
    Haslinger Honey Tallow Soap
    Logona Mann Bio Balm

    I had a Hot Summer Evening Shave Tonight with My Hamilton 6/8th..I am Dolphin Smooth & Refreshed..This Razor has a Swedish Blade..The Only Time I ever get a Nick is when I am using a Swedish made Blade..:p

    Must be Payback Time for Lovin & Leavin all those Scandinavian Gals when I worked there many Years Ago..:happy102:

    Billy..:chores016:
     
    Billyfergie, Jun 6, 2016
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  19. JR Reyes

    JR Reyes I scream for....chicken wings??

    How did you get the new Myrsol?
     
    JR Reyes, Jun 6, 2016
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  20. Red Rider

    Red Rider Well-Known Member

    Before....sure sure.;)
     
    Red Rider, Jun 6, 2016
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