SoS: March 29-April 4, 2010

Easter shave

I took pics today!

Ok, here goes:

I started off filling the sink with hot water, my shave bowl, my Superspeed, and my EJ 25mm silvertip. Then I got out the Bio Palmyra SC that I mentholated myself and put some in the bowl (see arrow in pic) and wiped the excess off the lid onto my brush. Next, I shook out that furry bucket of water and began to lather. After about 30 seconds I added a few drops of water and worked until it was ready, about another 10 to 20 seconds. Then I smeared that frozen goodness on my face with the fur monster. 4 passes later a DFS appeared with almost no effort. Not too bad considering I completely forgot to prep my face, not even wet it (damn camera). Even after 4 passes there was still enough lather to probably do another 4, that EJ 25mm is a beast. A supple, supple beast.

 

Easter:

Rooney 2/1
Speick Shave Stick
Merkur Progress
Super Iridium (1)
Speick A/S
Nivea Sensitive ASB

Off to Easter Services....

 

Sunday - Happy Resurrection Day!

Prep: Hot shower, hand strop blade, soak brush
Coffee: Home roasted Costa Rica Tarrazu, black
Soap: DR Harris Marlborough
Brush: Omega 10098
Razor: Gem MM OC
Blade: Gem, day 2, 3 passes
Post: Cold water rinse, Brut A/S balm and A/S
'Stache Wax: Wacky Tacky

Shave Rating: 3 Blades

That MM OC sure gives a close shave. I just have to really pay more attention and use a bit less pressure. Too close and I wind up with razor burn (like I have this morning).

I taped up my Krieger again this morning and made another practice pass. For some reason it seemed a little more awkward than yesterday. Glad I had the tape on!

 

Sunday, more SE fun

Happy Easter, where applicable.
Col. Conk's Almond soap in the mug. The rest you can see.
I really do plan to use a DE razor again, really soon. SE and injector razors are just so darn good.

 

Easter Sunday:

EJ DE87 razor
Treet Black Beauty blade
Vintage Williams SC w/lanolin
Omega Boar Brush
Osage Rub
Pinaud Special Reserve Cologne

The vintage Williams SC is marvelous, very close and comfortable today. I has not tried Osage Rub before. Wow, a little goes a long way. The Pinaud Special Reserve is quite strong. Not sure if how I feel about it (first use) but the wife likes it.

 

Sunday, April 04, 2010

Merkur 23C
Super Iridium
Simfix Grosvenor LE Two Band Super
TOBS Avocado SC
Generic Witch Hazel
Proraso A/S Splash

An absolutely great BBS shave--and this was the 11th shave on this blade. The TOBS Avocado cream is a fine performer and I like the scent. The fragrance reminds me of lily of the valley, but there is nothing in the ingredient list to support this idea. IMO, it's just a fresh, springtime scent.

The Proraso splash provided a fine finish to this excellent shave.

 

Sunday:

Omega Wooden Handle
Goodfella/new Triton
TSD Iced Subzero-SS :love008 :happy108 :anifrozen
TSD Iced Subzero-AS Milk :love008 :happy108 :anifrozen
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Osage Rub-AS Splash :love008 :happy108 :anifrozen

As always, JoAnna's magical and wonderful Iced Subzero soap and aftershave milk delivers arctic menthol cooling and comfort. This shave was excellent, but this Triton blade is not as sharp as I need, because of my beard being tough like barbed wire. For tomorrow, I'll change to a different blade. The Osage Rub put a final icy blast into my face, and it felt like heaven!

Happy Easter!

 

Razor(s): Gillette 1908 Single Ring (w Crystal blade) for the dome. Frederick Reynolds Chopper for the face
Brush: VDH Boar
Soap: TSD Amber Ylang Ylang
AS: Mentholated Witch Hazel/Master's Bay Rum
Finish: Florida Water Cologne

 

-Ever Ready vintage Boar Brush
-MWF SS
-Merkur 38C
-Gillette Permasharp blade (2)
-Thayer's Cucumber WH

 

SOTD Easter Sunday April 4, 2010

Razor: 5/8 Mehaz Solingen
Soap/Mug: Tabac
Brush: Custom Rosewood Silvertip
ASB: Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Aftershave: Pinaud Virgin Island Bay Rum

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! I have mastered the straight razor. Every shave I improve in the techniques and quality of the shave. My goal was to be able to receive a DFS and apply the Pinaud Virgin Island Bay Rum without stinging and burning. This morning's shave was the most complete, closest and without any irritation. To my relief the VIBR was painless. I know that I have much more to learn but, I feel I have gotten over the rough spots. I enjoy this type of shaving very much and will definately include it in my rotation a couple times a week. :happy108

Hope everyone has a Happy Easter and spends some time with family and friends. I have enjoyed very much all the great shaves and photos presented this week. Thanks for sharing these with us! :thanks

 

Terribly odd and busy week, missed a couple of shave days, and now trying to remember what I did use when I did shave.



Shave Of The Day - April 1st

• Hot Shower
• E.J. Badger Brush
• Arko Commando Cream
• "Firebar Fred" Razor
• Trig Brand Blade - Day 3
• Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue

Shave Of The Day - April 3rd

• Hot Shower
• E.J. Badger Brush
• "Soapy Sales" Ver. 1 Soap
• "Firebar Fred" Razor
• Trig Brand Blade - Day 4
• Murray & Lanman Florida Water - Thanks Bob!

 

Chubby 3 Super
C&E Sandalwood SC
Thomas Turner & Co.~~
SRD Herringbone Cotton / English Bridle
Humphreys Witch Hazel
Anherb AS Conditioner
Smooth Sandalwood EDT
Have a Great Day~~​

 

Shave Of The Day - April 4th

• Hot Shower
• Omega 31064
• "Soapy Sales" Ver. 1 Soap
• "Firebar Fred" Razor
• Trig Brand Blade - Day 5
• Murray & Lanman Florida Water - Thanks Bob!
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Today shave, sunday April 4th:
-Lord Tech
-Derby blade
-Proraso pre/post balm
-Proraso shave cream
-Barbus after shave

 

Razor: Hartkopp & Voos
Brush: MM928 Spalted Heart
Soap: Ginger's Garden Ice Peppermint
AS: Clubman lotion, AII Osage

 

Sunday

Razor: Merkur HD
Blade: Israeli Personna (2)
Brush: Altese Bader
Soap/Cream: Col Conk Lime
A/S: Royall Lyme

 

Dubl Duck Special
Chubby 1 Super
Valobra stick
Proraso after shave