SoS: November 18, 2013 - November 24, 2013

​

​

Dove Men's Face Wash​

Kiss My Face Cool Mint Moisture Shave​

Parker Pure Badger Brush​

GEM Micromatic Bullet-Tip​

GEM Super Stainless​

CWR​

Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel​

Pinaud Clubman AS​

​

This was shave number two with the MMBT. The KMF cool mint is an excellent shave cream. The Parker badger brush face-lathered very well, and I did two passes with the MMBT to get a near BBS shave. I was feeling a little punk because I thinking I am getting a little cold, so, this shave helped to revive me some. I am feeling better. Finished off with the Thayers Cucumber WH and Pinaud Clubman AS.​

 

Thanks! The handle is solid, hefty and well finished.

 

Razor: HD Rocket
Blade: Marquee
Brush: Made Rite 303
Cream: Palmolive
Post: Thayer's & Speick

 

I couldn't wait, so I jumped my rotation and shaved with the Proraso Red (new version) that I got in trade from Jayaruh. In a word, awesome shave today and a sandalwood that I like.

 

SOTD 24-11-2013

Hot shower
SWK XL Scuttle
Palmolive created in Mug
Rooney Xl style 1 silvertip
Mühle R41 2011 head
Lord Cool #1 Blade
Old spice lotion
Truefitt & Hill 1805 (sample ) balm

 

SotN

Axe Shield Face Wash
Gingers Sandalwood
Aristocrat w/SuperMax Platinum (2)
Myrtle 90 w/22mm TGN XH Fan 2 Band Finest
Barbasol Brisk ++
Rise AS Balm

 

Muhle R89
Personna blue
Custom 24mm Silvertip
Vitos PS
Supermax Lime (thanks again Roopesh!)
Proraso ASB w/444 ASB

After a 60+ hour work week this mornings shave was much needed relaxation. I'm not sure why it took a PIF for me to try Personna blue blades. They are fantastic.

 

Sunday:

Prep: Hot shower, Neutrogena Deep Clean Gentle Scrub, Crown Shave Co. Supreme Glide Preshave Lotion
Brush: VDH Boar
Soap: Ginger's Garden Coffee Jasmine Glycerin
Razor: Merkur 41c 1904 OC
Blade: Bic Chrome Platinum (1)
Passes: WTG, XTG, ATG (1, 2, 3)
Post: Cold water splash, Dickinson's WH, Pinaud Clubman AS splash

Thoroughly enjoyable shave this morning that left my face warm and tingling - as often happens with Clubman's alcohol sting. There was apparently something wonky in my technique or prep today, however; normally the Neutrogena with 3 passes of the Bic blade is a guarantee for BBS, but the point of my chin still has the smallest bit of residual stubble, so it's only a DFS shave. Tomorrow's another day; I get to try out the Speick.

 

Hey Ho Friends,

today i had my "Wellness-Luxurious Shave". After a hot shower (with Mike´s Rose & Cedarwood Bathsoap ) i started my shave.

1. Prep: Floid Sandolor Preshave Gel​

2. Soap: Mitchell´s Wool Fat​

3. Razor: 1930 Gillette New (Two Tone)​

4. Blade: Wilkinson Sword​

5. Brush: Nightdivers Custom 24mm 2-band"Honeystick"​

6. Aftershave: Block Osma​

​

​

​

Great shave. First shave with an Open Comb Razor ever (the R41 isn´t a full Open Comb for me) and i´m hooked...No problems for the blade to cut my whiskers.Gentle and really smooth.I will use this razor for the next shaves too.I have the feeling that open comb razors are better for me,because it seems,that my whiskers are tougher than i thought before...And then is an open comb ideal.Wow!!!Even the areas i had to do a little more touch ups with closed comb razors are clean now. I´m really impressed.​

​

Have a great Time.​

Greetings​

Thorsten​

​

 

Thorsten,
What is it about the R41 that makes it not a full Open Comb to you?

 

Sunday

MWF bowl lathered with TGN 22mm boar
Schick adjustable on 7 with Schick blade (4)
3 passes, cold water rinse and finish with Floid Blue

 

For me it´s the Tooth...don´t know how to say it right,but with the Gillette i´m feeling the Tooth while shaving,when im shaving with the R41 i´m feeling the blade...

 

Sunday

Prep: Hot Shower-Stirling Spice Bath Soap
Soap: RazoRock XX
Razor: ’66 Gillette Slim “6”
Blade: SuperMax Titanium (2)
Brush: Whipped Dog Silvertip Badger 22x48
Aftershave: Shulton Old Spice

WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angle for my beard a bit)

2nd shave with the SuperMax Titanium in the Slim. I used the RazoRock XX this morning. I got a smoother shave on Day 2 witht the SuperMax T: close, nick & burn free. I finished with some Shulton Old Spice from India.

Yea, it is raining in south Texas! Big deal in drought country!

Bob

 

I jumped rotation again to shave with another new SS. This time, SRD's Opus X. I haven't smelled an Opus X cigar in quite a while, so I can't speak to that. But, it does smell wonderfully of a high quality cigar. The scent might be a bit heavy in the puck, but when you lather up, it's just right. The scent does linger lightly post shave which is a plus for me, but might be a negative for others depending on your AS or EDT.

The soap is glycerine based, lathers very easily and is moisturising and protective. buy some!
(other scents available)

 

Sunday

Prep: Hot shower, Dirigo Blue Aroostook PSO
Coffee: Dirigo Blue Java, BLACK
Vinyl: Earl Hines ~ South Side Swing 1934-1935
Soap: Irisch Moos grated into bowl
Brush: Ol' Blue
SE: Gem Push Button
Blade: Gem, day 8, 3 passes
Post: Cold water rinse, Thayer's Rose Petal WH

BBS.

 

Merkur 37C
7 O’Clock Yellow (d2)
MWF- Face Lather
Rooney Stubby 2XL
Dickenson Witch Hazel
Pinuad Clubman Virgin Island BR

 

Sunday:

Hot shower followed by
L'Oreal Men Expert Facial Wash
#6 Horsehair
Weber Bulldog/Shark day 7 (transplanted from my Super Speed)
Italian Palmolive Menthol SC
Anherb AS Conditioner
Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS

My first ever shave with a Weber razor but unfortunately it didn't go well at all. I cut myself three times - on my chin and both cheeks and I had a terrible reaction. I not only bled, I also broke out in a terrible cold sweat and felt very nauseous. Thank goodness for the Anherb conditioner because it not only cooled off my skin, it healed these nasty cuts very fast. I had a very similar experience with a Parker 89 several years ago, so I guess these kinds of razors are not for me. On a good note, the Palmolive Menthol cream felt so cold and nice and the Aqua Velva gave me that exhilarating menthol kick which I love so much.

 

Sunday, November 24th, 2013



Back to the Origin: Dovo 101 Best Quality, 6/8 Full Hollow​

• Pre-shave: Myrsol Emulsión
• Soap: Homemade Olive Oil and Lavender Shave Cream
• Brush: Omega Bristle Brush #48 Gold
• Bowl: Gerby Stainless Bowl
• Strop: Mastro Livi Loom Strop and Hand Palm Stropping
• Razor: Dovo 101 Best Quality, 6/8 Full Hollow, Round Point
• Post-Shave: Argan Oil
• After Shave: Myrsol Blue

 

SUNDAY
Straight Razor Day!

Pre: Hot shower, Shea Moisture Face Scrub, homemade Cedarwood PSC
Razor: H. Böker & Co. 5/8 Full Hollow
Strop: None
Brush: Omega 626 Silvertip
Lather: DR Harris soap, MEM Olive cream dab of Glycerin = Überlather" in a Becker scuttle
Shave: Two passes, plus touch-up*
Post: Cold water rinse, Alum block, Proraso PostShave cream
*DE razor touch-up

I has my first complete straight razor shave today! After several days of gradually adding 'more face' to trial runs—and finishing the majority of the shave with a DE, this morning I used the Böker to do the entire job. I still used my Merkur Futur 'wide open' to finish off a few rough spots. Overall, I was quite pleased with the results. Very close BBS in two passes. Using an SR feels like using the 2011 R41…on steroids! Same blade feel and awareness of resistance, but the size of an SR blade takes some getting used to. No nicks, cuts or irritation. Slow & steady is the key—especially since the carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) in my left hand makes use of it quite uncomfortable. Overall, however, a new and very pleasing shaving experience.

A BIG thanks to Bruce (aka 'Stroker') for his invaluable opinions, suggestions and tips on SR shaving. Without his experience and assistance, I'd still be an SR observer! Muchas gracias, amigo!