SOS March 26 - April 01

Shave of the Week!

Trying to cut out variables and just see what really works for me the best so this is what I will be using for this week.

 

Man, I haven't had Old Spice soap in ages!

 

Hey - sweet brush

 

Yeah each time I think I have mastered the Feather we can speed up the notch a bit you get bitten..not so with a Feather .
Feather and speed dont mix.

 

Brian the Feather Portable is not being made anymore its a line that has been canceled by Feather so just you know you are in possesion of the last probably.

 

Back off!!!!!!!!! SHE is with me! :rofl

 

Monday PM

I always have an extra-early meeting at work on Tuesdays, so I sometimes try to sneak in a shave on Monday night. Tonight? BAD IDEA. Worst shave I've ever had.

Hot water on face
'63 Fatboy w/ Derby Extra blade (Day 3)
accidentally performed the first pass on setting "9" -- whoopsie
B&B Standard Horn
Erasmic shave stick
Second pass and touch-up on setting "3" -- but damage had already been done
Warm water rinse
Cold water rinse
Booster Polar Ice A/S splash :drool
Cold water rinse
Styptic pencil -- hadn't had to use this bad boy in a LONG time
QED Peppermint Hydrosol
Baxter's of California A/S balm
MamaBear's Menthol A/S milk

Yikes. Double yikes. I tore my neck all to pieces with my first pass on "9" on the Fatboy. Severe redness, pain, and bumps! I don't recall ever getting razor bumps before .... hope they're not ingrown hairs!!

On a completely unrelated sidenote, the Booster Polar Ice is indeed an Aqua Velva clone... just as wonderful, and just as effective!!

 

Crap man, sorry to hear that - there's always the next shave. Anyway, look on the bright side - you have a brand-spankin' new title

::gitCan't wait! :drool

 

Yeah, I guess I was overdue for one of those classic crap-shaves. Never had one this bad. Two reasons (I think) why it turned out the way it did tonight.

1. No shower before the shave, so probably inadequate pre-shave prep. Went outside my normal routine and paid the price.
2. Not paying attention and actually shaving on a setting of "9." Some guys can do that, just leave it on "9" and never adjust it. I've learned I'm not one of those guys.

I picked up 4 8oz. clear PVC bottles with a screw-on-squirt (or whatever it's called) top, so your goods are going out tomorrow -- Wednesday at the latest, if I can't break away from work during lunch to hit the Post Office!!

 

Did you forget the pre shave oil? :rolleyes005

Take your time bud - I'm going to be out of town thurs-Sun anyway. In fact, you might hold off till the weekend anyway.

 

Proraso Pre
Mama Bears Hydrogen / AOS Lavender Cream
Shavemac Silvertip
Dorko 5/8 #100 Roundpoint
Alum
Thayers Lavender WH
Nivea asb
D.R. Harris English Bouquet edt


What an incredible lather, a great combo.

 

DUDER!

Was it your first time to dial "9"? If it was give it another shot when you get back on your prep routine.

2. What is with the underground menthol trade? is the menthol industry in a drought?

 

Indeed I did. Not so much I forgot it... more like I'm out of the oil some generous soul hooked me up with a while back. Time to start scouring the threads to get some recipes and try to make my own!!

Got it. I can take a hint. I'll get it in the mail on Friday then, so it'll arrive Monday or Tuesday upon your return!!

 

Yep, first time with a "9"... and even this one was by accident. I'm a moron sometimes (well ok.. MOST of the time ) and the weird thing is -- cheeks and jawline are smooth like glass... neck looks like raw hamburger. My neck has always been a problem for me though, so no great surprise there.

2. Oh MAN I hope not! TJ and I managed to score some Booster stuffs from the Crazy Canuks up North... we're just discussing the best way to get him his cut of the loot... sort of like Ocean's 11, but with shaving stuff!! ::

 

1. Here is an idea, 9 for the cheeks then rear back to 5 for da neck!

2. Its OK I got plenty of Velva and Bracer to get me through a Nuclear Winter, I am still trying to get Joe to smoke a hookah full of it with me ::

 

Word. Puff-puff-give... puff-puff-give... don't [censored] up the rotation!

 

You guys are menthol heads :happy001

 

Monday:

Neutrogena Razor Defence
C&E best badger
Gillette Tech with aluminum handle
Merkur Day 1
KMF Peaches & Cream
Dickenson's blue label WH
Avon Wild Country ASC & EDT

 

Just make sure to keep the settings on your Slim constant as well !!!

all "9" BABY !! :bounce015

 

I actually have 4! After I bought the first one.....I bought 3 more....one for each of my sons. They are in storage until required.