SoS: June 9, 2014 - June 15, 2014

SoS
June 14, 2014

Prep: Hot shower. Axe Boost Energizing Face Wash
Razor: Edwin Jagger DE89
Blade: Ladas Super Stainless
Lather: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Brush: WD Silvertip
Post: Alum. Dickinson WH
Aftershave: Clubman Lilac Vegetal. Axe Shield Sensitive
I recently received so many really nice soaps I haven't used MWF in some time. I LOVE the FAT! A DFS was had! It's going to be beautiful today.
Go out and get it!

 

6/14/1/4

Prep: Warm wash and homemade PSO
Lather: Tiki Set Sail
Brush: Vie-Long 13061M horsehair
Razor: Gillette Fat Handle Tech
Blade: 7 a.m. Plus Hi Platinum (5)
Post: Cold water rinse and Captain's Choice Lime


I started using the Tiki Set Sail on May 22 and have used it every day except for 3 days when traveling. I think this would be about 30 lathes so far, counting head shaves as separate lathers. I just broke through the bottom of the puck but I expect I have at least a week's worth of shaves yet to go with this soap. It delivers a creamy, yogurt like experience every time. Super easy to load the brush and build lather.

The shave itself was uneventful. 3 passes and I am good for another day. No issues. The Tech offers absolutely no surprises and actually seems to give a better shave every time I use it. The 7 a.m. blade has been a pleasant surprise to use as this blade is on it's 5th shave and felt as smooth and fresh as day 1. It has worked equally as good in my Weber PH, my Gillette New LC and my Ball End Tech. Tomorrow I will give it a try in my Slim and the last day will be in a Merkur 34HD.

 

°Gillette Slim
°1960s Personna stainless
°VDH Deluxe

BBS

Dickinson's WH with menthol afterwards

Tried cold water lather. Let the cold lather sit on the beard for a minute or so before shaving, the way some ancient directions read. Can't say I noticed any difference in the end result but it was louder and overall more refreshing than my usual hot water shave. Maybe I'll start doing it this way in the morning.

 

On a roll
This was another excellent shave in a great week of shaves. I couldn't decide what to use today. Usually, I choose the night before and take the photo to save time before work. Since it's Saturday, I have more time and I felt Synergy Bay Rum calling me. I used HTGAM's excellent Bay Rum shampoo in the shower and put some hot water on the puck while I prepped, waking up the scent. This is the best classic bay rum scent I've tried.
I wet the tips of my Plisson synthetic and easily whipped up plenty of yogurt lather. My iKon SC101 smoothly rid me of stubble, leaving a smooth and comfortable face. I finished up with Krampert's Finest Bay Rum.

Prep: RR/HTGAM lime menthol
Soap: HTGAM Synergy Classic Bay Rum
Brush: Plisson Synthetic
Razor: iKon ShaveCraft 101
Blade: Personna Lab Blue (2)
AS: Krampert's Finest Acadian Spice Bay Rum

 

6/8 Hart
Wilkie stick
homemade boar
Smooth and close. Have a good one.

 

Today was single edge Saturday for me.

Hot shower
Arko soap applied with my Omega boar.
Gem Open comb MicroMatic
GEM blue
Alum
Ogallala bay,lime,peppercorn.

 

Sweet tools! Razor, brush and soap all first rate!

 

SATURDAY
My usual one or two day 'break' from straight razors; I went the milder route on the R41s (2013 version) and was rewarded with a close, really comfortable shave.
Two passes & I'm good to go! I'm heading back to the office this morning as VBS begins on Monday, so there's plenty still to do beforehand.

Have a blessed weekend, everyone!

 

Hmmmm…a possible candidate for other larger DEs!
(The Shake sharp in the middle is an avg-size razor)

or go REALLY big!

 

I hate to admit it Adonis but, I love the scent of Arko as well. When I first used it I thought, "Urinal Puck" but, after a few uses, I looked forward to that unique scent. But then, I like Lilac Vegetal too so, go figure!

 

Bruce, I believe some counseling or aroma therapy may help you with this self-destructive behavior.

 

SOTD Saturday 6-14-2014

5/8 Tiger Wedge, Hollow Point
Proraso PSC
Classic Brand Jasmine SS
GT G4 Scuttle
Col Conk Barbershop Badger
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Gold Bond Moisturizing Lotion
Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue ASL

I loved the Jasmine SS so much yesterday I had to use it again. The AV Ice Blue was a refreshing finish to a great shave.

 

I think I'm beyond help!

 

Today's shave ...

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Razor: ER 1914 (patented)
Blade: GEM (2)
Brush: Muhle Black Fiber
Lather: Arko
post: Pinaud

meh shave. I don't like Arko anymore. Now that I have experienced the wonder that is Mitchell's Wool Fat...

 

Saturday morning, June 14, 2014

Schick E2 Injector with Schick blade (10)
Semogue 1305 boar bristle brush,
Arko shaving soap with hot water lather,
finish with cold water rinse for a CCS!

 

Saturday morning -


Prep - Noxzema & hot towel
Lather - Cella Extra Extra Purissima & suribachi
Brush - Omega 40033
Razor - Schick E2
Blade - Personna (10)

2 pass
Warm water rinse & cold water splash
Alum block & Witch-hazel AS

 

Satruday's shave:

Prep: Gaia face scrub
Oil: Shave Secret
Brush: 20mm Whipped dog set deep
Razor: slim adjustable set to 4 (I really wish they made a 3.5 setting)
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
soap:

Pre de Provence
mixed with a touch of
Gaia - for a hint of mint

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

Very nice shave today. The Pre de Provence mixed well with the GAIA. The GAIA gives it just a touch of mint.

The Gillette Silver Blue has come through 3 shaves so far with good results. Hopefully, it will make it through one more shave.

 

Saturday Noon Shave
Razor: Edwin Jagger DE8911
Blade: Astra SS (2)
Brush: Isana Men Pure Badger
Soap: Proraso Green
AS: Brut Alaska

Nice and easy cold shave this noon which let me open my eyes easily.

 

Razor: Loeffler Our Drummer 5/8 Full Hollow
Brush: Vie-Long butterscotch Beehive 24mm Horsehair
Bowl: Suribachi 5” bowl
Pre Shave Soap: MRGLO Lime
Pre Shave Oil: Homemade Iced Mojito
Shave Soap: Tiki Citrus Mint Blast LE
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: Pereja Limon Cicegi Kolonyasi
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Fantastic shave this morning. Had planned to use Glacial Obsidian this morning but my order of two Limited Edition Tallow shave soaps arrived earlier than expected so had to give the Citrus Mint Blast a run this morning.

One thing I like about all of the soaps I have from Amanda is how strong the scents are before you even start lathering them up. I opened the tin and still in wrap was the soap puck but the sweet citrusy aroma filled the bathroom. It was a light but sweet orange and in the background I picked up sweet light lemon. Not the typical tart lemon I was expecting and both of them actually reminded me of the small orange and lemon trees my grandfather had back in Santa Clara CA. He grew a Valencia Orange tree, two Meyer Lemon trees and one Chandler Grapefruit tree. Could not pick up any menthol as noted but did pick up the peppermint but not as strong as I expected which in this case was a good thing as it would have taken away the wonderful citrus aroma. Just to make sure I was in the ballpark of the citrus I went out to Tiki website http://tikibarsoap.com/product/pre-release-summer-scents-tallow-shaving-puck/ and in fact she does list Meyer Lemon and Valencia Orange as well as Peppermint and menthol crystals. Lathering up this soap like all her other soaps was a breeze and the slickness and cushion provided a BBS two pass shave. For me, no aftershave is required with her soaps it is that good but to compliment this wonderful citrusy soap I topped it off with a lemon aftershave.

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