SoS: November 9.2015 - November 15, 2015

Good to watch.
240th Marine Corps Birthday from GoDaddy

 

THURSDAY
Back-to-Work shave early this morning using my old reliable Böhler-Stahl Round point. Great, slick Route 66 lather (loving the citrusy-orange scent); finished with the bite of Snake Bite.
Have a great Thursday, all!

 

12 November 2015

* Wolfman WR1-SB + WRH3 Aluminum
* Iridium Super
* WSP Manchurian + Doug Korn All-Amber Taca
* Mystic Water Marrakesh
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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SHAVE OF THE DAY WEDNESDAY



PREP: MUSGO REAL ORANGE AMBER
RAZOR: GILLETTE BALL END TECH
BLADE: LASER SUPER PLATINUM
BRUSH: OMGEA S SYNTHETIC
SOAP: MAMA BEARS BRITISH LEATHER
POST: WHOLLY KAW JAMESTOWN GENTLEMAN

Had a decent 3 pass shave, Mama Bear's whipped up a nice lather and the scent is great. The Laser blade is still going strong, I have tried several blades recently that were very good but don't get a lot of love around here. Finished with Jamestown Gentleman for a great post shave. Have a great shave everyone!

 

SHAVE OF THE DAY THURSDAY


PREP: MUSGO REAL ORANGE AMBER
RAZOR: GILLETTE SUPERSPEED FLAIR TIP
BLADE: CROMA DIAMANT
BRUSH: OMEGA S SYNTHETIC
LATHER: MUSGO REAL ORANGE AMBER
POST: FINE L'ORANGE NOIR

The Musgo Real whipped up a nice lather this morning. 3 pass shave with minimal irritation. Finished off with Orange Noir which is one of my favorite Fine aftershaves. Very clean orange scent. Hope everyone has a great shave and a great day!

 

Awesome pic!

 

Thursday

Prep: Warm Shower-Stirling Bath Soap-Scots Pine Sheep
Soap: Route 66-Bourbon Jungle
Razor: Gillette Fat Boy
Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Blue Super Platinum (5)
Brush: Thater Silvertip-26mmx55mm
Aftershave: Burberry Brit AS Balm & EdT

WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angles for my beard)

Route 66 Bourbon Jungle again today. 20 seconds to load the Thater Silvertip. Easy, thick, slick, lather. This is a very good soap. 7 O’Clock Blue SP still in the Fat Boy. Excellent smooth, close, shave. I finished with Burberry Brit.

Bob

 

Schick J1 razor
Personna blade
FS Silver Tip brush
St. James of London Mandarin&Patchouli SC
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
St. James of London Mandarin&Patchouli cologne

The St James SC smells fantastic and lathered easily but didn't provide me with the cushion I like. Will try again tomorrow I think. And the St. James cologne is very soothing and smell even better than the SC.

 

Tradere Triad / Med Prep

Paladin

Jabonman Wet Earth x2

 

Thursday, November 12, 2015
Hot shower
Stirling Preshave face soap
Stirling Mentha preshave oil
Simpsons luxurious shave cream peppermint rosemary with 4 drops of m bomb
Lakewood cutlery 5/8 round hollow
Ikon Slate 102
Omega 26mm
Dirty bird scuttle
Cold water rinse
TSD past shave milk 2x iced signature
Stirling unscented post shave lotion
1st pass WTG on face and neck (N/S)
2nd pass XTG on face WTG on neck
3rd pass ATG with Ikon slant on face and neck (S/N)
3.5 pass XTG on neck with Ikon for clean up

True bbs today. Had a little extra time this morning to properly prep my fave for the day. The fluffy cream Simpsons produces was taken to the next level with the addition of TSD M-BOMB. Tingling warm face!
Cheers,
Eric

 

The '47 Gillette Milord was a real shaving find. The finish has a nice patina without appearing worn. The sticky knurling, provided a secure grip, even when wet. The diameter of the handle is slightly smaller than I would wish, but adequate. The balance is good. The blade exposure is on the aggressive side, although I never felt like a cut was imminent. Audio feedback is strong. Blade is held securely. Tore through 48hrs growth for a BBS.

 

This was my setup for yesterday, but I decided to switch it up and use a milder DE. I'm back on track, and sticking with straights til the end of the month. Quick an easy 2 pass.
On a side note, I thought it was pretty cool seeing all of the green lights for veterans day while driving through my neighborhood.

Have a good one gents.​

 

11/12/2015

Prep: Hot shower with Neutrogena Face Wash with menthol, home made PSO
Razor: Gillette Black Tip, H. Boker straight razor
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (1)
Brush: Vie Long Horse Hair
Soap: RazoRock - Don Donato
After: Home made ASB, Grey Flannel after shave balm
Cologne: Grey Flannel EDT

It is Friday eve. The Don Donato was whipped into a very nice lather by the Vie Long brush. The Black Tip paired with the GSB blade seemed a little rough, but did the job well. The Boker was smooth as always. The Grey Flannel ASB and the Grey Flannel EDT were a nice finish for this Darn Fine Shave +.

Have a blessed day!

 

Thank you for your kind words!

 

Wolfman, Polsilver blade
Shavemac, 26x52mm
Cold River Soap Works, soap and balm
With these excellent products it's no surprise that today's shave was nothing less than stellar. The great scent (and performance) of the CRSW Fall is making me re-evaluate my soaps, there may be a culling soon. Perhaps it's the season that is making me not want to use some of my more cologne-esque scents.
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I'm not sure where to post this, so I'll do it here. Due to our mirror placement and bathroom lighting, I can't get a decent view of my neck or jawline after a shave. I'm often quite dissapointed when I see myself in the rear view mirror. Can you make any recommendations? Do the circular mirrors with the lights around them help?

 

Naw, nothing helps me when I don't like what I see in the mirror.

Best way to view the side and back is a second wall mounted mirror that can pull out and swivel. They are widely available. You can use it to reflect up and see the underside of the jaw.

Nice hat. I must get more hats.

 

11/12/2015 - BBS. The technique is improving. The after-after-shave is not optional

Soap: Parker Sandalwood and Shea
Mug: Gilt sea shell monstrosity
Brush: Escali badger
Razor: Gillette new style open comb
Blade: Astra Sharp
AS: Pearson and Henson bay and lime
Post-shave Skin Care: Top Care Skin Lotion unscented

After-after-shave: Dog Slobber with strong notes of Labrador and Siberian Husky and a hint of Chi-Weenie

"Dog tested, dog approved"

 

Thanks for the advice, and the hat comment. I currently have 6. Nothimg fancy or expensive. You know there's a hat thread on here, right?

 

Um, no, I did not know. Off to the hat thread...