SoS: September 1, 2014 - September 7, 2014

I just went for a one pass shave today. That was a much better option. I didn't get as close as I wanted to on my neck, but I can live with it because I didn't get any nicks, weepers, or irritation. This EverReady 1912 is a very effective razor. I love my SE'S, but they will never replace the Schick Krona as my favorite razor. And I had to treat myself to a Frozen Friday because I haven't had a fully mentholated shave in awhile.

 

Nice blade sir

 

You can't beat a vintage razor, and your going to love that Slim.

 

That 3D top cap is a cool idea.

 

Episode IV – A New Soap​

I have a few soap samples that I have never used. Today's pick I got it from Barbiere di Figaro when I shopped my half kilo of Klar Kabinett a while back. I think it is supposed to be a good soap, but it has never tickled my fancy before. But today curiosity got the best of me.

This is a soft soap or a croap if you will, with more or less the same consistency as Cella and Vitos. The scent is perfumy and slightly overpowering. I don’t know if perfumy is an actual word, but I guess it is now
The soap lathered well and performed likewise.
I face lathered today, and did not make too much of an effort to get the best result, but I still managed to get a pretty decent shave.

My aftershave balm of choice is the older Proraso balm. And I really love this balm; it smells great and feels great. Unfortunately it has no staying power, if you know what I mean.
It soothes and moisturizes for the first five minutes, but if I have a less than a stellar shave, this balm will not help me. But I still love this balm..

Face Soap: Fitjar Preshave Soap
Razor: Merkur Futur
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (4)
Soap: Tcheon Fung Sing - Mistero
Brush: Frank Shaving
Aftershave Lotion: Witch Hazel
Aftershave Balm: Proraso Aftershave Balm

 

Could not wait to shave today, but had to wait. My dog Harley got into something and I needed to take him to our vet. He fine after his shot and some meds, but will be in the cone of shame for a few days.
Razor: My just arrived Gillette Slim (k3) 1965
Blade: Feather
Brush: e-shave brush 22/55
Cream: TOBS grapefruit
Mug: Old Spice
Post: Thayers cucumber WH, Jack Black gel, TOBS Luxury AS


Just got this Gillette Slim in the mail yesterday. Wow it's like new, no kidding, even the case doesn't have a scratch, on the bottom. The blades are period correct sealed with the Adjustable Direction

Ok I was excited. The shave was about what I get with my FB. The handle is a little thinner and longer but it did not change my technique. I still put my little finger on the tip of the razor, to help me with a light touch. The TOBS Grapefruit is great, what a scent, and the good lather you expect. The e-shave brush is good, but it is losing hair. I got it used off of the bay. I liked the handle. The Old Spice mug is from the last production run (Late Glass 04 1970s - 1992) I like everything Old Spice, it reminds me of my dad. I have been doing WTG XTG on my face on 6 and setting to 3 for my neck and now ATG on my upper lip. Works great DFS. The Thayers cucumber WH is great, than the Jack Black after I clean up everything. I got the TOBS Luxury AS as a birthday gift from my daughter, and I really like it. Great shave, and Harley is resting comfortably by my side.

 

That's a really nice Slim.

 

September 5, 2014

SOTD

New Schick M1 Dial Adjustable @ 3
Schick Injector Blade
Simpson Commodore X3
Barrister and Mann - Vetiver, Heather, & Clary Sage
Alum
Menthol Witch Hazel
Neutrogena Post Shave Balm

 

well how was it?

 

Shave of the day

Pre- Hot shower, Arko prep+ Homemade preshave oil

Soap/cream- Razorock Classic

Barrister and Mann, lime/lavender/cedarwood

Brush- Plisson synthetic

Razor- Gillette slim adjustable (3)

Blade- Astra SP (2)

Post- Cold water rinse and Nivea aftershave balm

Second time using the s
Slim. Okey, first I wanna say this shave with the slim was much better than the first one.

Third time using RR Classic. The first 2 Times was great. Slick and protective lather. BUT this time.... It burned my darn face! What the heck? I really hope this was a one time thing. B&M got the honor of saving the day. I really hope I'm not allergic to something in it because I love the smell and performance of it =(

 

SOTD - Clubman Friday, Sept. 5, 2014

Cool shower
Prep: Homemade Lime PSO
Brush: Simpsons Duke 3 best badger
Soap: Stirling Grapefruit
Razor: Weber PH with bulldog handle
Blade: Personna Lab Blue (3)
Aftershave: Clubman

- Don

 

Dove Men's Face Wash
TOBS Lavender Shaving Cream
Made Rite Boar Brush
Gillette Flare Tip, E3
Wilkinson Sword Stainless
CWR, Asma Alum Block
Thayers Rose Petal WH
Aqua Velva Ice Blue

The TOBS Lavender Shaving Cream face-lathered very easily with my Made Rite Boar Brush. Two passes with my Gillette Flare Tip and Wilkinson Sword Stainless 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 Rose Petal WH and then Aqua Velva Ice Blue after shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

Friday morning -


Prep - Noxzema & hot towel
Lather - Cella Extra Extra Purissima & suribachi
Brush - Century handle with 23mm/43mm 2-Band
Razor - George Savage & Sons 13/16 wedge

2 pass
Warm water rinse & cold water splash
Alum block & Witch-hazel AS



Fantastic shave on a Friday morn'. What more could a fella ask for! :hooray:

 

Nice slim! I just used mine for the first time today. I have been setting my Fat Boy on 6 for awhile and had just started setting it on 3 for my neck. What I found out with both razors, they have the same head, on three I started doing multiple passes on my neck and upper lip. It was just to easy and I found I would put more preasure on the razor an boy did I get a close shave. The burn was the cost so I'm going to change to only go down to a 4 And see what happens. Also I use a feather with a very light touch when it is set on 6. As always YMMV, but these adjustables are great.

 

Hopefully he will be able to convert these over to brass top plates as he mentions on his spreadsheet
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qQFPOekGLEQwGY7GsdwMzG8fm7jYUVyBhY-6p8oEYU0/edit?pli=1#gid=0

 

Tomorrow's (9-6) plan!

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Fridays Shave
Williams Mug Soap
Omega 10029
GEM Open Comb Micro-Matic
GEM Blue Blades d2
Aqua Velva/Pinaud Virgin Island Bay Rum

Seems we have a chain reaction going on....I caught it from Bruce...After I saw that bottle of VIBR I started drooling...Had to shave and splash me some of that Bay Rum goodness....Thanks Bruce...};^)

Have a Great Weekend Everybody

 

Another clove addict, I see…..

 

How do you like the Williams soap? I found a local store here that sells it for $1.89 a puck. Figured I would buy a couple for myself and see if I like it. Then might add one to my growing "eventual PIF" collection.