SoS: November 16, 2015 - November 22, 2015

Razor: Gillette Fatboy Adjustable w/case (7)
Blade: Feather Platinum (5)
Brush: WDC-1 (Grandfather's) Black Badger Wood Handle (Whipped Dog) 20/65
Bowl: Yokohama Studio
Cream: Proraso
A/S: Fine American Blend
TSD M Bomb

Another excellent 3 pass shave today. Whipped up a very good lather and the 3 passes went smooth. The American Blend is a great after shave.
Have a great weekend.

 

That does look dangerous. Careful.

 

How do you like the Bourbon Jungle?

 

I am not sure. Here is my Aristocrat. Look at the knurling I circled on mine. It's appears different on yours.

 

I like it, a lot. it smells very nice. it's hard to keep from sniffing it.
the scent is amazing, but the performance is equally amazing. it makes lather that's rich and slick. my face feels soft and moisturized.
it's top shelf for sure.

 

I'll be more careful tomorrow after getting bit today.

 

I've near seen a gold plated President, but that's what it looks like to me. Could be wrong.

 

In this link, the knurling was different during different time periods. http://www.razorarchive.com/the-history-and-evolution-of-the-us-gillette-aristocrat

 

Thanks. Good info.

 

Whenever I struggle with my selection for tomorrow's shave I always come back here for inspiration. I found it!

 

Today's Shave

Prep: hot shower
Brush: Omega 13522
Soap: Arko
Razor: '46 - '50 Gillette Tech
Blade: Astra SP
Post: Wind Song Acres bay rum aftershave, Nivea balm

Got going extra early this morning as I had a presentation at school today and wanted to get a great shave. 2 passes, nice and smooth. Except for the caterpillar growing on my lip. Doing the Movember thing this year. It's starting to drive me crazy but I'm hanging in there. Seems to irritate the corners of my mouth as the day goes on.

 

The President in gold is called the Diplomat

 

Okay thanks. Live and learn.

 

I'm hoping Santa brings me one this year. Actually, I'd take either one but I'd really like a Diplomat

 

Come on Santa.

 

I bought a bottle in June of 2014

 

Good info.
I think I'll shave with my diplomat tomorrow.

 

Planned Hockey Night in Canada SOTD

I'll be using the No Variation gear once again and will add:
Homemade Patchouli PSO
Homemade Patchouli aftershave splash
Brut Cologne

 

Planned Saturday SOTD



Razor: Red Imp 133 11/16 Full Hollow spike point
Brush: BWW Steel Blue 26mm Super Silvertip
Bowl: Symmetrical Pottery
Pre Shave Scrub: RazoRock GLO
Pre Shave Oil: Homemade Lemon Lime Chill
Shave Soap: Meißner Tremonia Dark Limes
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: Dominica Bay Rum w lime​

 

NOVember - NO Variation

November 20

Razor - Feather SS AC Pain Stick
Blade - (2)
Soap - Mitchell's Wool Fat
Post - Cold Water, Alum, Nivea

Two thirds of the way through the November Rule No Variation November and all's well. I did a single pass this morning due to a meeting that normally doesn't happen on Fridays. So one pass to a CCS and off I went. One pass really isn't an issue anymore. The only downside is the CCS finish but today I didn't care. Alum was very quiet with only one pass so I threw on the Veg afterward as well. Mmmmmmmmm good. Here's to the start of the weekend!