SoS: November 2, 2015 - November 8, 2015

I've waited for weeks for my Schick C3 repeater to arrive and it finally did. Full first shave report here: http://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/injector-se-party.23113/page-184

T&H Ultimate Comfort PSO
Savile Row 3824
AOS Lavender Cream
Schick C3 repeater
Personna (1)
AOS After Shave Balm



Happy shaving - Karl

 

Nice. I'm still searching for a C.....I keep getting outbid.

 

NOVember - No Variation

November 6

Razor - Blade - (6) Brush - Soap - Post - Cold Water, Alum, Aloe

Day 6 of the month and the shaves. I'm thinking one more day on the blade then change out. It's not performing any worse that I can tell, just don't think I want to push my luck with this one. Probably not the right time to do a longevity trial.

BoSFat was perfect again so it's all up to the razor. After all, what I do has nothing to do with the result, right? The blade decides how to shave. Boy wouldn't that be nice. After yesterday, though, I feel pretty confident that things are headed the right direction. However, now would be the time to regress and have an ER visit. So, vigilance! First pass on the right side is getting to feel automatic. Set the angle and actually increased it a bit as I moved through the right side. Decided to switch to left hand for the pass on that side. With a beast of a Soviet straight on the slow boat from the Ukraine I should probably work that hand a bit more. It actually went well and the first pass wasn't bad at all.

Second pass started really well too with XTG on the right, then the left, then the right neck, then the left. Checked things and needed some clean up under my ear on the jawline on the right. Went for it, tipped the blade up on its tip and took a nice slice down. Yep, that smarts, but it isn't smart. Looks like about a half inch cut but it didn't bleed much once I got some pressure on it. Finished up, cold water and alum closed it up. That's the second cut in that area this week so I'll be paying more attention there. It may have been right over the first cut as well. It's very close to that.

Calling the finish a near DFS. Might even be a DFS if not for the cut. Not going to to complain at all. Much improvement in six days, so with 24 to go I should finish with great command of this thing.

 

It was serendipity. I wasn't looking for one. I saw it on a BIN and offered a low price that I'd be happy with. Surprise, the seller accepted it.

 

11/5/2015

Prep: Hot shower with Neutrogena Face Wash with menthol, home made PSO
Razor: Gillette Red Tip, Wade & Butcher Bow straight razor
Blade: Pol Silver Iridium (5)
Brush: Turkish #6
Soap: RazoRock - Neroli
After: Home made ASB
Cologne: Midnight In Paris

Happy Friday and another great shave. The #6 brush whipped the Neroli soap into a thick and rich lather. The room was filled with the scent of citrus and the beach. The Red Tip and the Bow did a good job removing the stubble. The Midnight In Paris was a nice finish for this great Darn Fine Shave.

Have a blessed day!

 

Excellent three pass awesomely close BBS shave today. Barbershop scents remind me of trips to get haircuts with my Dad. I’d have to get rid of the Bubble Gum before I got home. MW lather was not as thick as I prefer, but the lubrication and skin care are wonderful. Finished with mentholated witch hazel and Shea Butter followed by a nice splash of Sterling Barbershop Aftershave. Have a good weekend everyone.

Stay frosty my friends.

 

today's shave
hot water wash with nivea men's face wash and a washcloth
brothers bristles/ ace black badger
soap commander inspiration
Merkur 39c
Rspira(1)
c.o.bigelow white lotion
ICED Florida Water
today's shave was nice. award ceremony for my kindergarten student. which got me dressier than normal(dress for success theme). so, early shave late post. the bb made great lather. inspiration smells very good. three passes with the slant and a new blade, awesomely smooth and comfy. finished with a mix of white label bigelow, then a spritz of ice Florida water. looking good, smelling good.
hope y'all did as well, or better.

 

Razor: Gillette Executive Fat Boy F-1 1960 (7)
Blade: Personna Platinum (6)
Brush: WDC-5 Boar Knot (Whipped Dog) Green handle (Whipped Dog)
Bowel: KO Shave
Soap: Knockout Shave Cool Blue
A/S: Fine Platinum

Excellent shave tonight. Have a great weekend. I hope everyone is looking forward to getting the first, "The Shave Den", Calendar for 2016?

 

Sotd Thursday


Prep: gustafsons woodlands
Razor: Gillette superspeed flair tip
Blade: lazer platinum
Brush: omega s synthetic
Lather: t&h grafton
Post: myrsol blue

Shave of the day Friday



Prep: gustafsons woodlands
Razor: Gillette ball end tech
Blade: lazer platinum
Brush: omega s synthetic
Soap: cella cream da Barbara
Post: b&m fougere classic ur

I am working on getting Internet at my new place so it has been difficult to post sotd pics. The Cella whipped up a great lather and I can see why so many people like this soap. 3 pass shave today. Lost count on the number of shaves with this blade but it is still going strong. Possibly the best shave with the blade so far. Finished off with B&M which makes great products. Hope everyone had a great shave and a great day.

 

It is just a slide, JR! No jumping required.

 

Saturday's


Dove Men Face Wash
Tabac Shaving Soap
Jayaruh #27 Silver Tip
Gillette Super Adjustable (8)
Astra Super Platinum
CWR, Asma Alum Block
Thayers Lemon WH
Aqua Velva AS

The Tabac Shaving Soap face-lathered well with my Jayaruh #27 Silver Tip brush. Two passes with my Gillette Super Adjustable razor on 8 and an Astra Super Platinum blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, alum block, and a final cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayers Lemon WH and then Aqua Velva after shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Seventh shave of No Variation NoVember.

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so, yeah or nay on the Grafco. or it'll take more shaves to say. the older razors take me a minute to adjust my touch. but it makes the shaves so great when I return to more modern ones

 

Here's how I'll be freezing myself Saturday morning:

Neutrogena Men Facial Wash
Large Horsehair Barbershop
Super Speed/Astra day 6
Krampert's Frostbite SS
Krampert's Frostbite AS

Now, this is a hell of a nice face-freezing selection in my honest and unbiased opinion!

 

I see that Kramperts was established in 2011. Did the company mix in a lot of "old-school" fragrances with perhaps a "new wave" feel? Just wondering, as shave soap originated many years ago, right?

 

Day 6 - No Variation November!

SOTD - 6 November 2015



Utopia 3-piece
Gillette Silver Blue (6)
L'Occitane Plisson Synthetic
Proraso Barbe Dure
Alum
TSD ISZ AS Splash under the Veg
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I am settling into a nice routine with this razor. Day 6 on GSB and still going strong. Was able to get to two pass DFS with no issues. Just a lazy evening at home with Mrs. Samurai. Other than that...all is quiet in Colorado.

Have a great weekend!
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I don't really know, except to say that I think they have the best bay rum scent I ever experienced.

 

November 6

Feather Artist Club SS
Feather Professional (6)
Semogue 830
MdC scented
Two passes plus touch-ups
Thayer's Lavender witch hazel, unrefined shea butter, and Fine Platinum

I think this blade will last a full week. I completed WTG and ATG passes with no problems, other than one small nick near my ear (a giveaway). A DFS+ shave and an A- on irritation. My challenge continues to be the areas above and below my mouth. I tried some careful ATG and oblique strokes in these areas, but I still have some things to learn here.

I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!

 

Have a great trip, Bob!

 

Welcome to Shave of the Day!

 

First time in forever that I haven't used a straight razor but just wanted to enjoy a nice easy shave.