SoS May 18-24 2009

After the usual 1-2 minute hot towel prep:

Shavemac 22mm silvertip
1930's type Aristocrat/ Bic Platinum
J Peterman 1903 SC
Lucky Tiger AS
i Profumi di Firenze 'Legno Amaro' EdT

The recent discussions on open comb types was the reason for today's choice of razors. I've used this(aggressive to me) razor a bunch of times, and have tried 4-5 different blades in this one. I think the Bic is the best so far, and today's shave was quite nice. Yeah, a milder blade like this works much better than others like feather, Iridium, and 7 0'clock, which are on the very sharp side. It can really help to match the razor to the right blade.

I went slowly and used NO pressure.....and none is needed with this baby. I can actually feel how effective this set up is in whacking the whiskers.....more so than my usual set up. The resulting shave was extremely close, with zero irritation.......almost perfect! No, the actual shaving comfort level wasn't quite as good as my fatboy, but man...........talk about BBS results.

Anyway, a very nice change of pace..........highly enjoyable.

Martin

 

Good Saturday morning all...

Wald Solingen Es-ex 5/8 and '60 (F-1)Superspeed w/ Gillette "swede"
Edwin Jagger BBB
Godrej Menthol Mist sc
Thayers Original WH w/ aloe
Alocolada Glacial as

Still working on the WTG pass with the straight and finishing up with the DE...a very nice result with a great menthol kick

Nathan

 

Merkur Slant
Iridium Super (8!)
Shavemac 177 23mm Silvertip
Connaught Spearmint Shaving Cream
Skin Bracer Original aftershave splash

First use of the old school Skin Bracer I picked up at a sale the other day. Good stuff. It seems to smell a bit different that the stuff in the plastic bottle.

Shave number 8 on the Iridium super and no signs of weakening.

 

Super Iridium are wonderful blades.Theyre the ones that longer last me,at least 5 shaves without hand stropping.Those polish knows how to make good quality stuff.

 

Sábado // 23/05/09

Pre
Hot Shower

Shave
Bic Disposable
Shavemac 177
Proraso Shaving Soap

Post
Skin Bracer Green
Vas. Moisture Lock

Result: Awesome shave today. I absolutely love the comfort of the shavemac brush. It is especially sweet when it was 44% off! The Bic disposable is holding out well, and the one-pass seems to be making my face feel amazing. An excellent menthol kick today.

 

Saturday

Kent BK4 shaving brush
D.R. Harris Arlington shaving soap
3" TM Horsehide strop
6/8 Thiers-Issard razor
Proraso Aftershave splash

Viktor

 

38C / Gillette Swede / Rooney 3/1 Finest / Harris Arlington / TSD Subzero Splash / Harris Arlington Edt​

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Saturday

• Soap:Mama Bear's Clear Skies
• Brush: Golden Nib Knot in Ever-Ready handle
• Razor: Ziglar open comb slant with BRW Bulldog Mastiff handle
• Blade: 7 O'Clock Black (#2)
• A/S: Thayers with pepperment EO followed by TSD Subzero

 

Fatboy w/ feather
Kent BK4
Ingrams SC
Osage Rub w/ TGR ASB

 

SOTD May 23, 2009

MWF SS | C&E BBB | J. Engström 6/8 Frameback | Alum Block | Old Spice Classic AS

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Saturday:

Gillette Flare Tip Superspeed / Gillette "Swede" Blade
Plisson 18
Trumper Sandalwood Shaving Soap
Thayer's Rose Witch Hazel w/ 15% Grain Alcohol
Gentlemen's Refinery AS Balm
Creed Bois du Portugal

A nice Saturday setup...now time to walk the Lab pup.

 

Saturday

Merkur Futur
Derby Extra (1)
KMF Lavender Cream
Master Bay Rum A/S

 

Saturday AM

Gorgeous brush! I think a Rooney 3/1 Finest 2 color like that is the only brush I still covet.

Hot shower
Proraso Pre-Post at beginning of shower
Mama Bear's Unscented soap during shower
Feather ACD-N straight w/ Pro Super blade
Savile Row 3124
TSD Vanilla Bourbon cream soap + TSD Subzero Ice cream
WWR
Tabac A/S splash
CWR
TSD Iced Old Spice milk + Baxter's of California balm
Tabac EdC

 

SATURDAY.
23 MAY
'9.

Body - Extra Vieille
Razor - Tech
Blade - Iridium
Cream - Old Spice
Brush - C&E Best
Splash - Cade
Finish - Tabac.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnmWVFmZ8ik

 

Godrej SC - Mama Bear bear Awakenings soap
Gem Gold Ornate handle
Pella D1
Thayer WH followed by TSD Iced Lime Milk

 

Dubl Duck Special No. 1
Rooney Emillion
Mitchell's Wool Fat
Aqua Velva Ice Blue

 

Saturday #2

• Soap:Tabac
• Brush: Golden Nib Knot in Ever-Ready handle
• Razor: 13/16 Modified Double Arrow
• Accessories: utter incompetence and naivety
• A/S: Thayers with peppermint EO followed by Aqua Velva Ice Blue

First Straight Shave Done!

 

Congrats! Justin. One down

 

Saturday 5/23

• Ever Ready 100T boar
• La Toja Shave Stick D)
• 6/8 Boker Edelweiss
• Thayer's A/F Original
• Brummel A/S splash

Result: Great shave today! First time with the La Toja stick....very, very nice lather....wow - it was everything I was hoping it would be. The Brummel splash is very nice, too. I'm going to use it again tomorrow, then I'll write it up for the Weekly Chat

 

MicroMatic w/ASR (from the grabbox)
C&E BBB
MWF
Alum Block
TSD Bergamot Splash
T&H 1805 cologne

First shave with a SE. Not bad, but nothing special. 1 weeper under my chin that surprised me. Very mild irritation in a couple places and perfectly acceptable but nowhere near BBS shave. I think it's technique as it definitely feel different than a DE. I also figured out what changed with my MWF. Somehow I'm getting more soap loaded on the brush without it appearing so. I backed off on how much I load on the brush and everything's back to normal.