SoS May 26 - June 1 2008

Tuesday:

Brush: Simpson Tulip 2
Soap/Cream: Trumper Rose Hard Soap; Trumper Coral Skin Food
Razor: Merkur Progress (“Mergress”) / Derby
After shave: Thayer’s Rose Witch Hazel; DR Harris AS Milk
Cologne: Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta

 

It was a "negative" effect.

But the Blacklight sounds like a good Idea.

 

Tuesday 27th

Edwin Jagger Faux Ebony Razor
Astra Platinum
Omega Jade Green Best Badger
BarberCulture Rose/Leather Shaving Soap

Homemade Rosewood AS
Trumper Spanish Leather AS

Soul EdT

 

Gillette President
Derby Extra blade
Vulfix Mayfair brush
Omega shave cream
Caswell-Massey Lime aftershave lotion
Caswell-Massey Jockey Club balm

The Gillette President is a beautiful razor. Well balanced; feels good in the hand. The only downside is that it's just a tad to aggressive. A light touch and the Derby blade help to tame that aggressiveness, so all is well.

 

Georgetown Scuttle
Merkur HD
Feather
C&E Super Badger
Kiehl's "Close shavers" Shave oil
Mama Bear's Awakenings
Thayers witch hazel
Aqua Velva
Nivea Cooling ASB

 

Tuesday PM

Hot shower
Proraso Pre-Post at beginning of shower
Castle Forbes pre-shave at end of shower
Shavemac custom D01 forum brush
Shick L-Injector w/ Ted Pella blade
Floris JF soap
WWR
Aqua Velva Original Sport A/S splash (green)
CWR
Nivea Extreme Comfort balm + Pinaud Clubman balm + Mama Bear's Orange/Menthol milk
Wed. morning: AOS Sandalwood EdT

Wow, I had forgotten how wonderful the Floris soaps are. I definitely need to use my two (JF and Elite) more often!

 

Shavemac 2007 Forum brush
TOBS Rose SC
Super Adjustable w/ Wilkinson White
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Ahava ASB
Zirh EDT
Have a great night!

 

Tuesday

C&E BBB
TSD Limes soap
Dovo 5/8
Dickinson's Witch hazel
Anherb conditioner
Michael Germain · Sexual Cologne Eau De Toilette

Shave Well, Be Well

 

Simpson T2
Mitchell's Wool Fat Soap
3" Old Dog Strop
7/8 Livi Takeda Damascus
Floid Italian AS
Czech & Speake Cuba

A Fine Shave

 

Wednesday:

Omega Silvertip
Parker 22R V1/new Sputnik
Godrej Deluxe S/C :1respect :drool :drool
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Burt's Bees Bay Rum A/S balm
Santos de Cartier EDT

the lather, scent, and skincare of this Godrej cream are magnificent. The Sputnik however, can be potentially dangerous--it's very similar to the Feather, at least to me. I was very lucky to get a good shave without any cuts. :scared001

 

C&E BBB
TSD Rose Garden soap
Dovo 5/8 Olivewood
26 laps on TM practice strop
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
AOS sandalwood asb

Shave Well, Be Well

 

after shower (4711 bar soap) at the sink:

HD/Red IP(2)
Emperor 3
T&H Luxury s/s
WWR
CWS
Thayers Lavender w/h
4711 a/s
4711 edt

 

Proraso P/S/C
QED Wild Rose S/S - Palmolive Menthol S/C
Simpson Rover
Wapi 5/8
Musgo Real A/S
Truefitt & Hill West Indian Limes EdC

Oh, I think I should hold off the 50 laps on the .5 micron strop for a while, this Wapi is SERIOUSLY sharp, it peels the skin off my face now! Just the plain strop...

Returned to Proraso after a time of Prep, and I must say I prefer Proraso as preshave! Great stuff! (That does not mean Prep is bad, it's VERY good, just not AS good as Proraso )

 

Wednesday:

Brush: Simpson Polo 8 Super
Soap/Cream: Penhaligon’s English Fern Soap; Trumper Limes Skin Food
Razor: Merkur Progress (“Mergress”) / Derby
After shave: Bourbon Parfums EdC; Nivea Sensitive AS Balm
Cologne: Penhaligon’s Blenheim Bouquet EdT

 

Gillette Slim w/Derby Setting 5/7
Kent Bk4
Taylor's Lavender
Max Refreshing AS

 

antique scuttle
TGQ Cavendish Black soap
Silvertip brush (prototype purchased from Tryphon.it)
Black Bear Brand strop
Wade & Butcher barber point
3 passes, WTG,ATG and XTG
C.O. Bigelow Bay Rum A/S Balm

 

Wednesday 28th

Trumper Gold/Tortoise Razor
IP
Bock Best Badger
Mama Bear Gucci For Him Shaving Soap

Denim Black AS
English Leather Musk EdT

 

Gillette President
Derby Extra blade
Vulfix Mayfair brush
D.R. Harris Almond Shaving soap
Caswell – Massey Verbena aftershave lotion
Aqua Velva Ice balm

It was a day to take a break from the Omega cream; D.R. Harris is always an enjoyable alternative.

 

Wednesday PM

Hot shower
Prep pre-shave during shower
Mama Bear's Orange/Patchouli/Menthol cream during shower
Shavemac custom D01 hair 2007 forum brush
'60 Fatboy w/ Gillette Blue Silver blade
Provence Sante soap + TGQ Cavendish Black cream
WWR
Osage Rub A/S splash
CWR
Proraso Liquid balm + Nivea Extreme Comfort balm
Thursday: ToOBS St. James EdT

 

Rooney 3/1 Super
Institut Karite Soap
2.5" Old Dog Strop
8/8+ Chandler Damascus
Floid Blue
Institut Karite ASB

Great shave