SoS: October 7, 2013 - October 13, 2013

I decided to try menthol again to see if that was what irritated my neck.
Prep: warm water wash with Burt's Bees
Cream: Proraso green
Brush: Parker synthetic
Razor: Merkur Classic 33c
Blade: Gillette yellow (4)
Post: Krampert's Finest Bay Rum and Proraso green splash

The lather was a bit watery - Proraso is not as thirsty as Tabac. Result: DFS no irritation. Maybe I'm not sensitive to menthol. I have to say that I think I like Tabac better now. My next step will be to try the slant again and evaluate.

 

Monday
OC October continues...
Pre: Hot shower & towel, homemade Cedarwood Preshave Cream
Razor: 2011 Mühle R41 Grande
Blade: Personna Blue (Day 1)
Brush: Semogue 830
Lather: Mem Cream
Shave: Two passes, plus light touch-up
Post: Cold water rinse, Alum block, 4711 AS & Shea butter balm

I used the R41 earlier than usual— most times it gets into the rotation every 4th day or so as it really shaves quite close. I do this to prevent any potential irritation to my über sensitive skin. I last used the R41 on Saturday morn. Sure enough, I got an extremely close shave after only two passes and certain areas on my face are a bit 'tender' to the touch. Some sting along the jawline and throat area with the alum block—a good indicator of skin aggravation. Shea butter does a marvelous job of soothing and moisturizing any tender patches.
Happy Monday, all!

 

PRE: Hot Towel + MR GLO Soap + Homemade PSO (Lavender - Eucalyptus - Peppermint)
BRUSH: 26mm HMW RV Custom Chubby (Onyx)
SOAP: Sterling Bergamot Lavender
RAZOR: Merkur 38c
BLADE: Gillette Silver Blue
POST: Alum + 4711 AS Splash + Seacret ASB



The consistency of the lather I can create from Sterling is so interesting to me. It is completely different from many of the other tallow soaps I use. It still has great density, protection and slickness, its just different. I'll come up with a better way of describing it at some point...Great shave though! Have a great day all!

 

Great picture.

 

10/07 Monday

Hot Shower
RazoRock glycerin
RazoRock Fresco
Semogue 1460
Gillette Old Style Open Comb
Israeli Persona
Krampert's Bay Rum
A superior DFS

 

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Dove Men's Face Wash​

TOBS Lavender Shave Cream​

Semogue 1305 Boar Brush​

Edwin Jagger De89bl​

Shark Super Chrome (7)​

CWR​

Dickinson's Witch hazel​

Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS​

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Day seven of the federal shut-down and day 7 for the Shark blade. I am hoping that the blade will outlast the shut-down. The TOBS lavender face-lathered very well with the Semogue 1305 (my favorite boar brush). It provided a thick slick cushion for a smooth clean shave. Finished with the Dick's Witch and Aqua Velva. Nice. I am continuing my experiment with hand-stropping of DE blades. It only adds about a minute to my routine, but I think it is making a difference in blade life. I may need a little extra life if this is to outlast the shut-down.​

 

Wow Brad! You certainly have put a new "twist" on shaving!

 

Looks great Dale! Those New Improved's are excellent shavers. Nice score!

 

Thanks Bruce. The New Improved is a nice easy shaver. I find it not quite as aggressive as the LC New and more smooth than the Old Type.

The Weber Bulldog handle does all my heavy lifting. I am looking forward to the New Deluxe as well then I will be set for a while.

 

Monday:
hot shower
Maggard Eucalyptus PSO
Parker 80R
Merkur Super Platinum (2)
VDH boar
LA Shaving Soap - Vanilla Eucalyptus Mint (in the scuttle)
Brut AS
- didn't think much of the Merkur blade the first time I tried one so now we're on shave #2 of a five shave test and it's doing a little better. First experience with the LA soap. Great lather without much product or a lot of effort.

 

Tuesday - Open Comb Week

MWF bowl lathered with Omega 49
Gillette New Improved with Astra SP (3)
3 passes, cool water rinse and Proraso aftershave

 

R41 Bulldog
Permasharp Super
Semogue 1800
Institut Karite
Alum
Superior 70.

Fantastic shave this morning.

 

Tuesday:

L'Oreal Men Expert Facial Wash
#6 Horsehair
Super Speed/Rapira day 2
Egyptian Ingram SC
Gillette Series Intense Cooling AS Balm
Barbon AS
Aramis Stick Deodorant
Aramis EDT

Brrrrrrrrrr cold and beautiful again with the Egyptian version of Ingram cream. A small dab on both cheeks buries your face in a mountain of icy lather and the skincare is terrific as well. This Gillette Series balm is also plenty cold and the Barbon aftershave is simply wonderful. I'm in love with these Russian-made Rapira blades. What a great shave!

 

Tuesday

Prep: Hot Shower
Soap: Proraso White-Green Tea & Oat
Razor: ’66 Gillette Slim
Blade: Personna Med Prep (2)
Brush: Omega 6192 Badger
Aftershave: Old Spice

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

6th shave with the Gillette Slim. I set it on “8” today. The Personna Med Prep and the Slim did another great job. One close call on my chin, but still a great shave: closer, nick & burn free. I finished up with Old Spice.

Still alive on “8”, “9” tomorrow.

Bob

 

Chubbz III is looking mighty awesome in this rare shave gear pic from Daleski!

 

Tuesday

Hot shower
Semogue 1305
Arko SS
Progress @5
Gillette Super Thin (2)
Cold water rag
A.V. Sport

2-pass DFS!

 

08.10.2013

Prep: FitjarSoap Pre Shave Soap
Razor: Merkur HD
Blade: Ladas (1)
Brush: Frank Shaving Finest
Cream: Klar Kabinett
Aftershave: Alum Block. Witch Hazel & Proraso AS Splash
Moisturiser: Fitjarsoap Shea Butter Moisturiser

Today was an interesting shave. It was unpleasant, but efficient. The Ladas blade in my Merkur HD felt like I was using a very aggressive razor with a less than sharp blade. I have never felt anything like it, and it was very fascinating.
Now a few hours after the shave, I have a very smooth, but slightly burned face J
Needless to say, this blade will not live to see another shave


The Klar Kabinett soap provided a very shave nice with a pleasant scent and creamy consistency. I am almost tempted to get another pound of it (always been a sucker for discontinued items), but I will restrain myself.

 

Shave of the Day, Tuesday October 8, 2013
• Prep: Brush soaked in cold water, tepid shower
• Razor: Gold FaTip Grande mounted to a Gold Matador Corto Toro Mastiff Handle
• Blade: Shark Super Stainless Steel
• Brush: Vintage Stanley Home Products restored with TGN 22mm Fan High Density Finest Two-Band Badger Knot
• Soap: Martin de Candre
• Splash: British Sterling Cologne
• Post: Cold Water Rinse, double splash of aftershave

A great way to start the day. Enjoy your Tuesday everyone.

 

Fantastic pic this morning as well!

 

SOTD Tuesday 10-8-2013

5/8 Griffon XX Carbo-Magnetic 60,
Full Hollow, Spike Point
Proraso PSC
Erasmic SC
GT G4 Scuttle
Semogue 820 Boar
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Nivea Replenishing ASB
Pinaud Clubman Special Reserve ASL

I know it's been said before but, Fantastic shave this morning!