SoS: Oct 26-Nov 1 2009

10/31

1912 gem deluxe
gem blade
williams soap
ever ready horsehair brush, black and brown handle

dickinsons witch hazel
skin bracer

minotaure edt

 

Semogue 2000 : Edwin Jagger DE87+noname : Monsavon : Weleda

 

Sunday, November 1st

Hot shower
Mitchell's Wool Fat
Semogue 2015HD
GEM
444 alum
Musgo Real A/S
Canali Style EdT

 

After the usual 1-2 minute hot towel prep:

Shavemac 22mm silvertip
vintage Hoffritz slant/Iridium
J Peterman SC
Muhle Aloe Vera AS
TGQ 'Leatherneck' extrait

I recently picked this razor up and tried it this morning. I've used one other slant in the past(vintageDovo), and figured I'd give this one a shot. This is the version with the white painted handle.

I found myself having to go very slowly, paying close attention to the way the blade's presented to my face. I felt the blade more than I like, but that's a part of aggressive razors I've come to expect. I could tell there was zero room for technique error, and made sure to concentrate on each stroke. Because of this it took an extra couple of minutes to finish, but this razor can't be rushed along on it's way.

Talk about a close shave though.......whew. I can certainly see why this type appeals to so many members, but it's just too tough on me to use very often. Heh, it's sad there's no adjustable slant being made. Of course I've said the same thing about open comb types as well.

An extremely close, but not very comfortable shave this morning, leaving BBS results,

Martin

 

Sunday:

Omega Pura Setola
Dovo Bismarck 5/8
Bic-SC
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Nesher Man-AS (from Israel) :anifrozen :anifrozen
Batsheva-EDT (from Israel) :love008 :love008

My first time shaving with this Bic cream, which I received from a very Extraordinary guy in this Group. Nice scent and lathers very richly. The Nesher Man aftershave is as cold as Iced Subzero aftershave balsam, and smells a little like Mennen Skin Bracer Original. This shave was very satisfying!

 

Sunday go to meetin' shave:
Lord Smart razor - Treet Black Beauty blade - Palmolive Classica SC - Rooney 3/1 brush - T&H West Indies Lime Cologne

 

SUNDAY

Parker 82R
Crystal
Kell's Juniper Sage Shaving Soap
Vulfix 660 Badger
Panama Jack "Green Ice" Aloe
Black Suede After Shave

 

Hot Shower
Gillette Slim Adjustable (1966)
Semogue 2000
TSD Iced Sub Zero
Dickinson's WH/ Corn Huskers Lotion
Aqua Velva Iced Sport AS
Acqua Di Gio EdT

Great shave, really great shave. I've gotten 4 shaves from this razor this week and I must say it has renewed my faith. Prior to this week, my SA was the buck toothed, red headed step child of my rotation. After this week, I'll look forward to shaving with it next time. It really has delivered spot on shaves all week. The Iced Sub Zero was of course outstanding as usual. I most often prefer Aqua Velva Classic but occassionally when in the mood I'll pull out the Iced Sport. When I do I always seem to wonder why I don't use it more often.

 

Sunday Morning:

Hot Shower/Proraso Glycerin Cleansing Bar/Hot Towel
1953 Gillette 40's Style SS
Swedish Gillette (Shave #2)
C&E BBB
Proraso SC
Proraso A/S
Vaseline IRML Lotion

My first day back at it since Monday. All of my irritation had subsided and I figured it was safe again. So, I went with my most fool proof set up. It's nearly impossible for me to have a bad shave with Proraso. I'll probably stick with this gear here until I can get my neck issue taken care of. I went with a North/South pass using very light and short strokes at the top half of my neck. Didn't experience any problems. Then I went with a South/North pass on the bottom half using the same technique. BBS on my neck is impossible but I have always known that. I think today went pretty good. Irritation free, so far. Most of you know that my irritation doesn't show up until the day after the shave usually. We'll see how it goes. Thanks to all of you that contributed help on my "Neck Problems" thread.

 

Sunday

Razor: Merkur Futur on 1.75
Blade: Iridium Super
Brush: Rooney 3/1 Super
Pre-Shave: Kell's Original Turkish Mocha Pre-shave Soap
Soap: Institut Karite
A/S: Pre de Provence ASB

The Institut Karite soap performs much like a tallow soap despite its lack of tallow. The Rooney 3/1 whipped up plenty of lather and I enjoyed a great shave. I decided to pair the Shea Butter of Institut Karite with the Shea Butter of PdP ASB and all I can say is, "WOW". Very nice!

 

Good Sunday morning all...

'73 Superspeed w/ 7a.m. (2)
Semogue 1305
Mem sc
Thayers Original WH w/ aloe
Nivea extra soothing a/s balm
Creed Bois du Portugal Edt (decant)

Boy, I really like the Mem...another great shave with the Mem/superspeed/7 a.m. combination. This is the first time I used the Semogue with a cream and it produced and held a lot of lather. So far, the 7 a.m. works well for me. The Bois du Portugal is a nice change of pace...

 

Sunday Shave

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Razor: Merkur Futur
Blade: Astra Superior Platinum
Brush: Vulfix 2006 Pure Badger
Soap: Tabac
A/S: Dickinson’s Witch Hazel, followed by Pinaud Bay Rum splash

The Tabac/Futur combo resulted in the usual fine, BBS, shave--very refreshing.

I thought the Witch Hazel was quite appropriate for the morning after Halloween. And the Pinaud Bay Rum provided a fine, fragrant, and comfortable finish.

 

1
NOV.
MMIX.

Wash: Haci Sakr Leylak
Razor: Merkur Long
Blade: Super-Max Plat.
Cream: GFT Violet
Brush: C A&D E Best
Splash: Harris Pink
Finish: Lavande Royale.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D39Lm_HRfOs

 

Lavande Royale.........hmmmmmmmmmm........who makes?

 

Hot shower
Tech w/ Derby Extra
Semoogue 1305
Taylor Rose
Dickinson's WH
Bigelow Blue ASB

Got a great shave today. Now for Talladega vs everyone and The Packers vs Vikings.

 

Roger & Gallet baby

 

Yes, yes, of course--how I can forget :ashamed001........The uncle of Corinne, he has that stuff.

 

Dubl Duck Special
Duke 1 Best
Col. Conk Almond soap
Pinaud Clubman after shave

 

Sunday

• Soap: TSD: Coffee
• Brush:Omega 48
• Razor:NEW head on tech ball end handle
• Blade:Shark (Shave #2)
• A/S: WH followed by Royall Bay Rhum

 

Rooney Small Stubby in Pure
VDH Deluxe SS
Dovo Special 6/8
Witch Hazel
AOS Unscented ASB
Have a great night!