SoS: October 21, 2013 - October 27, 2013

Main reasons I opted for the FUTUR:
1. the reviews — overwhelmingly positive for what many consider an 'aggressive' razor
2. the size — I prefer large razors
3. the price— at least on the one I purchased ("previously-owned"— the owner felt it was 'too large')
4. the design — very modern

I have looked at the Progress and had considered it as well. But with all the criteria met from the list above, the Futur was a solid choice. There are Progress owners here so you may wish to get their opinions. Many of the reviews for it have been quite positive.

 

Wednesday

CeraVe facial cleanser
Petal Pushers unscented soap
Oscar11 custom brush with HIS knot
EJ DE89
Gillette 7 O'Clock yellow blade
Alum block
CeraVe lotion

Three passes, smooth results.

 

Razor: Mergress XL (s5)
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (D6)
Brush: Vie Long 24mm White Horsehair
Pre: Musgo Real Lime Basil Oil Soap
Soap: St Charles Shave Dagger
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: Speick

 

Wednesday morning, October 23, 2013

Schick E2 Injector with Personna blade (7)
Semogue 1305 boar bristle brush,
Arko shaving soap with hot water lather,
finish with cold water rinse for a DFS!

 

Wednesday morning, October 23, 2013

Gillette Fusion Proglide Power
Proglide cartridge (12)
Omega 20102 Pro boar bristle brush,
Arko soap, lather with hot water—
Witch Hazel
Captain's Choice Lime


What a wonderful DFS+, smooth and near BBS in two passes. The Arko and Omega brush is a wonderful combo of tools, not to forget my awesome Dirty Bird Bill bowl. Aces!

 

Wednesday

Proraso Sandalwood soap face lathered with Omega 49
EJ89 with Feather (2)
3 passes, cool water rinse and finish with homemade bay rum

Great shave.

 

SOTD Wednesday 10-23-2013

5/8 J. Wiss & Sons, Full Hollow, Spike Point
Proraso PSC
Classic Shaving Jasmine SS
GT G4 Scuttle
Omega 31064 Boar
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Nivea Replenishing ASB
Royal Copenhagen Musk ASL

The Wiss felt pretty good when I test shaved with it along with all the others I had honed the other night but you really can't tell until you can use the razor all by its self, just how good it really is. I must say; this Wiss goes right up to the top of my best straight list. It is extremely smooth and very efficient. An outstanding razor!
I love the Jasmine scented SS and the Royal Copenhagen Musk was a perfect finisher for the Jasmine. Outstanding shave this morning for sure!

 

Wednesday 10/23

Hot shower
RazoRock glycerin
RazoRock Nonno Michelino
Omega "48"
1920 Gillette open comb
Gillette silver blue
Near perfect DFS.

 

23.10.2013

• Prep: shower, Bulldog Original face wash
• Razor: Gillette Fatboy
• Blade: Polsilver SI (5)
• Brush: New Forest Tubby 2
• Soap: Petal Pusher Fancies Neroli Oil
• Post: Thayers Medicated Superhazel
• Aftershave: Taylor of Old Bond Street Jermyn Street

 

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Dove Men's Face Wash​

Proraso Lavender Shave Cream​

Parker Pure Badger Brush​

Merkur 37c Slant​

Merkur Super Platinum (6)​

CWR​

Dickinson's Witch hazel​

Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS​

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I love this TOBS Lavender SC. It is so creamy, smooth, and rich. The Parker brush did a good job face-lathering, and two passes and touch-up with the Merkur slant made for a very nice shave. Finished off with the Dickinson's WH and Aqua Velva Ice Blue. Ahhhh!​

 

SOTD 10-23-13

Shower
Soap: Shea Moisture Utility Soap
Shampoo/Conditioner: Suave For Men Ocean Charge 2n1

Shave
Prep: Hot shower, Nivea Face Wash, Hot towel, Corn Huskers Lotion
Brush: Omega Syntex
Lather: Taylor Of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Cream (face lathered)Razor: Merkur 23C
Blade: Feather (4)
Passes: WTG/XTG/ATG/RXTG
Post: Warm water rinse, Cold water rinse, Alum Block, Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel, Nivea Sensitive Post Shave Balm, Pinaud Clubman Virgin Island Bay Rum Aftershave

Starting to get cooler out in my area. I find myself doubling up on moisturizers to prevent my easily chapped skin while trying to stay warm. Pretty decent shave today. I wasn't particularly hairy because of yesterday's shave with the Merkur and Feather blade. One thing about Feather's is they're so sharp that I can actually skip a day of shaving but I choose not to because...ya know...addictions. Face lathered TOBS Sandalwood with the rarely used Omega Syntex. I'm beginning to like this brush more. It's very light and not good for bowl lathering, but when face lathering it's actually quite efficient. I will say I'm not a fan of the white colored knot because it's hard to tell how much cream I've loaded on my brush. I finished up with a nice splash of Clubman VIBR...smells like fall! Have a great evening, folks.

 

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Siir Irish Moos Shaving Soap // Semogue SOC Cerda // Edwin Jagger Barley DE89BA11 // Gillette Silver Blue // Thayers Withch Hazel Peach // ASB Prep​

 

Thursday 24-10-2013

Razor: Mergress Long Handle @ 3
Blade: Polsilver SI (4)
Brush: Balea Pure Badger
Cream: Karo Classic
AS: Karo Fresh

Today decide to test Mergress with medium (3) setting, nice 3 pass shave (WTG,XTG,ATG) = BBS!

 

Thursday

RazoRock Nonno Michelino face lathered with TGN 22mm boar
EJ89 with Feather (3)
3 passes and finish with Masters Bay Rum

Nice shave, but I don't think the RazoRock makes as nice a lather as Cella or Proraso italian soaps

 

R41 Bulldog
Supermax Super Plat
Oscar11 Purple Omega
Arko SS
Alum
Superior 70

 

Thursday:

L'Oreal Men Expert Facial Wash
#6 Horsehair
Super Speed/Rapira day 4
Ginger's Garden Ice Mint SS
Svoboda AS Balm
Osage Rub AS
Aramis Stick Deodorant
Aramis EdT

The fact that I didn't use menthol yesterday gave me an excuse to lay it on thick and cold today. This Ice Mint soap which Irena created has an awesome minty scent which fills the bathroom while you're lathering up and shaving, and its cooling effect is terrific. The Svoboda balm and the Rubby Dubby Doo soothed and froze my face even more. I enjoyed this shave so much.

 

Thursday:
hot shower
Somerset's PSO
Schick Krona
Feather Hi Stainless Platinum (2)
VDH boar
Los Angeles Shaving Soap Co Woody Lavender soap (in the scuttle)
Alum
T&H Trafalgar AS

A bit nippy down in the shave den this morning. Should have put my little soap sample in the microwave to thaw it out. Funny, after using shorter handled razors the last two shaves I caught myself hanging onto the Krona halfway up the handle.

 

Thursday - another day closer. Are you ready?

Prep: Hot shower, Dirigo Blue Aroostook PSO
Coffee: Maxwell House, BLACK
CD: DeGarmo & Key ~ Destined to Win: The Classic Rock Collection
Soap: Sara's Creation Vetiver
Brush: 24mm silvertip set in red mallee burl
SE: PAL Adjustable injector at L
Blade: Schick, day 4, 3 passes
Post: Cold water rinse, ice water splash, Brut ASB, Brut cologne
'Stache Wax: Dirigo Blue

Darn near BBS.

Hey, Sara!

 

Thursday, October 24, 2013

• Prep: Warm shower, homemade Cedarwood PSO
• Razor: EJ DE89L
• Blade: Crystal (2)
• Soap: C.O. Bigelow cream
• Brush: Vie Long Horse Hair
• Post: Witch Hazel followed by Nivea ASB
• AS: Skin Bracer

I had a great DFS+ shave this morning. Absolutely no irritation and a very close, smooth shave.

 

24.10.2013

Prep: FitjarSoap Pre Shave Soap
Razor: Merkur HD
Blade: Sputnik (2)
Brush: Frank Shaving Finest Badger
Cream: Al’s Shaving Palermo
Aftershave: Captains Choice Cat o’ Nine Tails
Moisturiser: None needed.

Sputnik is the name of the least respected artist in Norway. Even though his music is loved by thousands, it is also despised by even more. Myself included.
Because of this, the name/word Sputnik does not have a positive cling to it in Casa Norseman. But that changed after this shave.
The Sputnik blade just delivered a stunning performance. My smoothest and the most comfortable shave I've had in a long time. I did not even have to put on a moisturiser.

The cream from Al’s shaving deserves some of the credit. After a few disappointing shaves with this product, I am happy to day that I finally discovered the bomb.
Still not perfect, but kilometres ahead from what I managed to produce before. A slight adjustment from my water/cream ration, and I believe I will hit the jackpot.

The Cat o Nine Tails was a lovely finish with just a tiny little sting to it