SoS: May 25, 2015 - May 31, 2015

The Dean Of Cold tells it like it is.

 

I missed this. I hope your shoulder recovers quickly and completely Steve!!!

Bob

 

Lovely brush my friend.

 

Friday
warm shower/cold water shave
Simpson Duke 3 Manchurian
Proraso PPB
Le Pere Lucien Scented
Schick G1/Pella coated injector (7)
cold water rinse
Monster Block Alum
cold water rinse
Tend Skin
Can You Handlebar Beard Dry Oil
Super Iced Walgreens WH ........I think I used 10 menthol crystals to get it to this level,it's very close to Glacial in coldness.
Nasomatto Hindu Grass

Stay frosty,my friends and enjoy the weekend!

 

That is extremely kind of you to say so and I thank you for your kind words. However, I don't really like taking indoor photos as there isn't enough of a challenge for me, most times. I much prefer the challenges that Mother Nature offers.

 

Thanks Mark.

 

Razor: Dubl Duck Goldedge 5/8 Round point 1947-52
Gillette New SC Red & Black set 1930s
Brush: Jerusalem Olive Wood/WD Silvertip 24/48
Mug: Old Spice 1985 Cobalt Blue
Soap/Cream: Cella classica 1899
Blade: Feather (2)
Post shave: Thayers Cucumber WH, Jack Black Post Shave Gel, TOBS Luxury AS
Whipped up the Cella with the Silvertip in my favorite mug. Getting better and a little closer with the round point. My angles are getting better and the blade was singing a nice tune for the first time. Found the sweet spot, but couldn't keep it everywhere. Working on getting under my upper lip, and I'm getting better. I finished with my OC and only needed 1/2 pass. Best shave so far with a straight, very happy. Nice cucumber smell with the WH, and then some soothing JB Gel. After cleanup some TOBS. Y'all have a good one.

 

May 29, 2015
“Freedom Friday"

60 yo newbie’s intro to traditional shaving. (Week 2 AC*)

Pre-Shower Prep: Lucky Tiger Lemon Cleansing Facial Cream
Morning Hot Shower
Prep: Pre-Shave Oil - The Art of Shaving
Soap: Proraso Blue
Brush: Omega Pro 48
Razor: Gillette Tech “Fat Handle”
Blade: Gillette / Wilkinson Sword Stainless (India)
Mustache/Beard Trim: Schick Golden 500
After Shave: Proraso A/S Splash, Proraso A/S Cream



Last weekend of shaving options freedom before I enter a 30-Day Rule regimen to improve my newbie razor technique. I enjoy posting here and mostly reading the comments by all of you regarding your shaves. There’s always a little nugget of knowledge to be gleaned from them and I’m loving the artistry of your photos!

I will still follow the thread but question my ability to post anything of value myself. I figure that my shaving life will be similar to the film Groundhog Day where Bill Murray is forced to live through the same day over and over until he gets it right. Mine will be focusing on getting my technique right. But to do it, I suppose it’s best to keep all the other shaving variables constant and just focus on technique. Boring for most, but I’m keen for what it will provide me when I get through it.

Today’s blade performed well enough (just one minor weeper) with giving me a clean shave that I’ll be using that brand for the 30-day experience. (Plus the pack came with 10 blades so it should last thru the entire time.)

Enjoy your weekend folks.

Cheers!
- RT

*AC = After Carts

 

SOTD MAY 29th

personna platinum/1st use
CAD PAA Soap
Scentless preshave soap
Semogue 1305
Cold water splash
alum
antesol+emulsion

 

SOTD 05/29/2015
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Prep: PSO, Hot shower
Razor: Gillette Aristocrat
Blade: Voskhod (1)
Brush: Omega 13109 Pure Badger
Cream: Nivea Sensitive Shaving Cream
Post: Cold rinse, Alum, Witch hazel, Nivea Sensitive Cooling ASB, TSD Sandalwood AS Milk

Wonderful shave this morning. 3 pleasant passes (WTG, XTG, ATG/XTG Neck).

My first time with the Aristocrat and I can see why many people like it. Very efficient little TTO razor that took out my coarse 2 day growth with ease.

Now I can't help but touch my face throughout the day!

 

Phew! for awhile I was thinking I was getting weird, as I'd find myself doing the same thing throughout the day!

 

5/29/2015

Prep: Hot shower with Neutrogena Face Wash with menthol, home made PSO
Razor: Gillette Senator, H. Boker Master Razor straight razor
Blade: SuperMax Titanium (2)
Brush: Vie Long Horse Hair
Soap: C. O. Bigelow
After: Home made ASB, Aqua Velva Ice Blue after shave
Cologne: Extreme Polo Sport

Happy Friday! The Bigelow whipped up nicely with the Vie Long brush. The lather was thick and slick. You could really smell the eucalyptus. The Senator and the Boker did their jobs well. The AV brought some chill and the Polo will have me smelling good all day.

Have a blessed day!

 

SOTD 5-29-15

RAZOR: GILLETTE SUPERSPEED
BLADE: BIG BEN (2ND SHAVE)
BRUSH: OMEGA A SYNTHETIC
SOAP: TSD ICED HAVOC (AQUA VELVA)
POST: OGALLALA SAGE AND CEDAR FOLLOWED BY PINAUD SPECIAL RESERVE

GREAT SHAVE TODAY. THIS IS MY SECOND SHAVE WITH THIS SOAP AND BLADES AND I AM QUITE IMPRESSED WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF BOTH. NICE MENTHOL BUT NOT TOO MUCH. THANK YOU JOANNA FOR MAKING SUCH GREAT PRODUCTS.

 

My Wednesday and Thursday setup while in Miami

Crabtree & Evelyn Moroccan Myrrh cream
New Forest 1901 Two Band Super Badger
Dad's '58 T.V. Special SuperSpeed
NOS Schick Thin Krona Edge blade
Fine Fresh Vetiver aftershave
and at home today

vintage Yardley soap
Rooney Heritage Stubby 3
WWII era Fat Handle Tech
NOS Personna Super Stainless USA version (1)
Fine American Blend aftershave

 

My first shave with the restored 400-3 courtesy of @clint64 AND my first time with a badger knot...

..it was fantastic

The Grade A Silvertip has plenty of backbone and face lathering was a breeze.
I am really loving this brush!

Razor: WWII UK Military issued OC razor
Blade: Ladas
Brush: Rubberset 400-3 w/ Grade A Silvertip knot
Soap: Soap Commander Endurance
Pre- and After shave: Myrsol Emulsion

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SOTD - Friday, May 29, 2015

Shower
Prep: Homemade Citrus & Cedar PSO
Brush: Plisson/L'Occitane synthetic
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Razor: Weber PH bulldog handle
Blade: Personna Lab Blue (1)
Aftershave: Clubman

 

Nice. The Yardley is on my one-day-I-want-to-try list.

 

Shave of the day

Pre- Hot shower, Rituals Samurai Bamboo and Wakame foaming face wash

Soap/cream- The shave den Iced lemongrass shaving soap

Brush- Plisson synthetic

Razor- Merkur 37c

Blade- Astra SP(2)

Post- Cold water rinse, alum, Pinaud clubman vanilla classic aftershave lotion and Nivea sensitive cooling aftershave balm with 2 drops of M-bomb

Very cool and nice shave! I got a comfortable and close shave. I feel good! =D TSD soap is very nice.

Merkur performs veeeery well for me. I have gotten a few bad shaves so I have decided to stick with my merkur and my Astras for a little while =)

 

First time using a badger knot?!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My goodness! You have so many wonderful knots to try and experience. I couldn't be without mine unless I was forced to!