SoS: March 31, 2014 - April 6, 2014

Wednesday:
hot shower w/Crabtree & Evelyn Sandalwood bar soap
Maggard Cherry Sandalwood Vanilla PSO
Maggard MR4 2+ passes
Voskhod (1)
VDH Deluxe boar
GFT Spanish Leather cream in a warm mug
Thayers unscented w/aloe
Paul Sebastian AS balm

Very nice shave today. First time using a Voskhod in the MR4 and I probably needed a third pass but after two plus passes my skin was starting to feel a little hot so I rinsed and called it good.

The Paul Sebastian AS balm just arrived last night and my first sniff told me it might be a bit too strong but it went on very light and gave a nice soothing effect for my finish.

 

Happy Wednesday From Florida!

Hot Shower
Chubbz I (TGN Finest - Thanks Dale!)
Noxzema SC (Thanks Jim!)
R-41 (V1.0)
Schick Platnium (3)
Cold Water Rag
Poraso A/S

2-passes = DFS+++!



Have a great day Y'all!

 

Wednesday
hot shower
Duke 3 in best
Proraso(white tub) PSC
QCS Vetiver SS
Feather AS-D1/Feather (3)
cold water rinse
Monster Block Alum
cold water rinse
Thayer's Medicated Superhazel
Myrsol Formula K mixed with a pea sized amount of 444
L'Occitane Vetyver

A nice and comfy 2 pass face,1 for da dome,for BBS all around !!!
Stay frosty,my friends!

 

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2014



J.A. Henckels N. 14, 13/16 Full Hollow, Spike Point​

• Pre-shave: Myrsol Emulsión
• Soap: Proraso Shaving Soap Green Tub "Old Formula"
• Brush: Omega Bristle Brush 48 Gold
• Bowl: Gerby Bowl
• Strop: Mastro Livi Loom Strop and Hand Palm Stropping
• Razor: J.A. Henckels N. 14, 13/16 Full Hollow, Spike Point
• Post-Shave: Roberts Distilled Rose Water
• After Shave: Mennen Skin Bracer After Shave

 

Cobra Classic
Feather Pro
Simpson P8
LPL
Fine - Clean Vetiver A/S**

Frederic Malle - Vetiver Extraordinaire

** I have been really impressed with the Fine Accoutrements After Shaves.

 

Thanks again to everyone for the Birthday wishes.​

Razor: Ikon 2013 Dlx Solid Bar
Blade: Supermax Sunrise (D6)
Brush: Oscar11 Amber 28mm TGN finest
Bowl: Dirty Bird 1.5 Scuttle
Pre Shave Soap: MRGLO Lime
Pre Shave Oil: Eucalyptus Peppermint Vanilla
Shave Soap: Martin De Candre Scented
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: Cool Waters ASB
Cologne: Davidoff Cool Waters

​

 

4/2/2014 Synthetic Brush Week

Prep: Hot shower with L'Oreal Men Expert Facial Wash, home made PSO
Razor: Gillette Senator, Barbers Favorite straight razor
Blade: Personna Red Platinum Chrome (3)
Brush: Ever Ready 500N Synthetic
Soap: Tabac shave soap
After: Home made ASB
After Shave: Tabac after shave lotion
Cologne: Tabac Eau De Cologne

A nice 2 pass Darn Fine Shave + today.

Have a blessed day!

 

Wedneday

Prep: CeraVe cleanse
Soap: Tiki Bar unscented
Brush: Oscar11 with HIS synthetic knot
Razor: vintage Bakelite slant
Blade: Gillette SharpEdge yellow
After: Cold rinse, CeraVe lotion

I always enjoy making a face lather with this big soft Oscar11 brush. Today I unfortunately overloaded it with the soft Tiki soap and I ended up with a huge face full of excellent lather, way too much.

Three passes with the little Bakelite slant gave me an excellent shave.

 

One of those great wet-shaver dilemmas: Mounds of superb lather...and no more shaving to do!

 

SOTD Wednesday 4-2-2014

5/8 Frederick Reynolds Faux Frameback
Proraso PSC
Erasmic SC
GT G4 Scuttle
Semogue 820 Boar
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Gold Bond Moisturizing Lotion
Florida Water Cologne

 

Lovely Freddie FF, Bruce!
I see that beautiful razor of yours & realize that just maybe this poor relative may have potential...

 

That baby will shine up nicely Kevin and well worth the elbow grease it takes to make it Purdy! They are excellent shavers as well and take a great easy edge as most Sheffield Steels do. You will be pleased with the results.

 

Well, if it's one of "those days," we could offer the excess to our wives for their legs . . . .

 

Odin's Day:

Prep: Hot shower, TSD Jasmine Sambac Preshave balm
Brush: Simpson 56 Best Badger
Soap: Ginger's Garden Grapefruit Mint
Razor: Merkur 41c 1904 OC
Blade: Bic Chrome Platinum (4)
Passes: WTG, XTG (8, 9)
Post: Cold water splash, Dickinson's WH, Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS splash

The Grapefruit Mint lathered up so nicely yesterday that I went right back to the well. I got another batch of luxurious lather, and another weeper-free, nick-free DFS out of the shave today; yesterday's shave was simply too close to justify a 3rd pass today, as all I'd wind up doing is shaving lather off my face. Even though the blade seems to be holding up all right, I'll be switching it before tomorrow's shave. In other news, the Simpson is finally starting to show some signs of blooming, just when I was starting to think it was too dense - or my technique too mild - to make for a decent bloom.

 

Razor: Schick I1
Blade: Personna (1)
Brush: Semogue 830
Lather: 3p (face lathered)
Passes: XTG, ATG
Results: Near BBS

I am very pleased with the Schick and 3p. I'm glad I gave injectors a try. Admittedly I was hesitant about them because they look somewhat like cartridges but the performance was top notch. Very comfortable and extremely easy to use (and quick). The 3p initially gave me instant burn but I aired it out overnight. The scent was subdued and I experienced no burn. Very slick, cushiony,stable, and creamy lather. Easily one of the best soaps I've used.

 

SoS
4/2/14

Prep: Hot shower. Nivea menthol face wash
Razor: Gillette New SC
Blade: Personna Lab Blue
Soap: Williams-Old Spice Mug
Brush: Vie-Long Horsey
Post: Alum. Dickinson WH
Aftershave: Clubman VI Bay Rum
Today's shave started off wrong. I was suppose to get my Ever Ready 1914 today. Tomorrow now. I'm sick. 1st time using Williams, I love it! Soaked the puck & brush for a 1/2 hour. Rich, Creamy, Slick lather. I haven't used the New in a long time, my 2nd razor I got. Boy have I missed it..a DFS 4sure!
Go out and get it!

 

And you're going to be the first to say to your wife, "Hey, honey, I got some lather left over. Don'tcha think it might be time to shave your legs?"

You're a braver man than most!

 

SOTD April 02, 2014
Proraso Pre Shave Cream Green Tea and Oat
Marfin shaving brush n.94, silvertip 26mm
Proraso Shave Soap Menthol and Eucalyptus
Basanta Kaissa Presto 8/8"
Cold water

 

Very nice brush, leopold.

 

Wednesday Morning Shave
Razor: Edwin Jagger DE8911
Blade: Shark (2)
Brush: Isana Men Pure Badger
Soap: Proraso
AS: Brut Original

This time shark's blade was sharper and I had much better result than before. It was maybe because of proraso's assistance.