SoS: May 11, 2015 - May 17, 2015

17 May Shave

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Razor.. gillette fat boy
Blade.. rapira platinum lux
Brush.. seafoam b&b essential boar
Soap.. tiki custom scent

 

Brush Focus: Day 17/30
Brush: Fendrihan Classic Silvertip Shaving Brush, Faux Horn Handle, 22/49
Gillette Super Speed, Red Tip (1955- A-3)
Gillette Platinum Blade (3)
Bowl: KO Shave
Soap: Jack's Soap
A/S: Clubman Jeris Osage Rub Toner
Old Spice Coffee Mug.(soak brush)

Another great brush. The 49mm is the key to a good Silvertip brush, anything more and it gets floppy (IMO-YMMV) This brush works perfectly for me. I soak the brush, shake it out and start mixing in the bowl. The remaining water in the mug from soaking is the water I use to build a thick rich lather. It probably takes a least a minute so to start to see the results in the bowl. Dip the brush a few time in water and it all comes together. The last few day have been outstanding 3 pass shaves with no need for a clean up. I will skip the Whipped Dog Silvertip with the marble handle as it just doesn't cut it anymore. Nothing personal, Larry suggest deep setting Silvertips, yet his handles are only 10mm, and the Silvertip I bought from Whipped Dog is not deep set and very floppy. IMHO.

 

May 17

Stirling Sheep facial soap
Weber PH
Feather blade (day 1)
Rudy Vey Shavemac two-band silvertip
Le Père Lucien shave soap
Two passes plus touch-ups
Alum, Thayer's Lavender witch hazel, and unrefined shea butter

I had a great early morning shave before my Bride and I set out for the day. We heard a dear friend of ours preach at his new church, and the we went on an adventure.

I hope you had a blessed Sunday!

 

Sunday's Shave



Prep: Hot shower
Soap: Arko
Brush: Omega 13522
Razor: Eversharp Schick G1
Blade: Schick
Post: Witch Hazel, Nivea Sensitive Balm
Scent: Tommy Bahama Very Cool

Gave the Schick injector I got from the Den's Monty Hall, @americanshamrock a try today. Got a great 3 pass DFS shave. Initial impressions: awesome around the upper lip which is one of my problem areas, and was great for ATG around my jawline and neck. Most DE razor and blade combos I've tried skip and snag when I go ATG in those areas but the injector was smooth and easy. Did have a little irritation but great shave for the first try with it.

 

The St. Petersburg blades don't work for me except the Astra. However for those they do work for they are among the best!

 

Yesterday's setup worked so well I decided to stick with it. Day 2 with the feather blade and all is well. Interested how long the blade will last since I've heard varying reports on them, so far it's been great. 2 pass BBS and only 2 small nicks (my fault - I was going too fast).

 

Neck SOTD

- Tradere SB w/ BRW Bullmastiff XL handle

- Gillette 7 O'clock SP (Blues) (1)

- Simpson P8

- D.R. Harris "Windsor" SS & AS

 

It definitely shouldn't be high at all.

The lather is a bit airy and dissipates before the 2nd pass, I blame the olive oil in its ingredients

 

Thanks. Olive oil in a shaving soap is not a good idea.