SoS: September 24th, 2012 - September 30th, 2012

Saturday morning, September 29, 2012

Schick E2 Injector razor w/ Schick blade (9)
Semogue 1305 boar bristle brush,
MWF shaving soap w/ warm water lather,
finish with cold water rinse for a DFS!

 

Thanks, mate!

 

Saturday:
soak brush/Semogue 620/DB Brush Scuttle
hot shower
Proraso PrePost cream
Mama Bear's Ye Olde Barbershoppe shave stick
Schick G/Schick Blade (6)
warm water rinse
Monster Block Alum
warm water rinse
Thayer's Lemon WH
HBG Bay Rum mixed with a small amount of 444

I think today's shave was the best I've gotten from any Schick I own.I did my normal 2 pass face,1 pass head,BBS all around.I'll have to check out the Pella coated injector blades,to me it seems that the Chinese Schick blades are not consistant,even in the same pack.Just in this pack I've had 2 duds,not counting the duds in the other packs I've bought.This blade is perfect,I've had 6 great shaves from it so far.

 

SOTD Saturday 9-29-2012

Merkur 38C w/Voskhod Teflon
Proraso PSC
Ingrams SC
Semogue 1460 Boar
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Nivea Replenishing ASB
Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue ASL

Don't know why I used the Menthol SC and ASL this morning as I am going on a motorcycle ride and the temp is 46F! I guess if I freeze my face before the ride I won't feel anything when the cool breeze turns my face into an iceburg. lol

 

Here is today's photo ...



... and to add one more thing ...

 

... a bonus shot.

 

Shave of the Day (SOTD) Saturday September 29, 2012

Prep: Brush soaking in warm water, face wash with Noxzema Triple Clean, tepid shower
Razor: 1940's Gillette Super Speed
Blade: Personna Med Prep
Brush: Semogue 1438 Boar
Soap: Lea Sensitive Skin
AS: Brut Attitude
Post: Cold Water Rinse, Double Splash Of Aftershave

After three shaves with the Feather I felt like a change, so I decided to use the Super Speed.

This razor was PIF'd to me from my good friend Roger (DEGuy on shaving forums). Roger has become like a brother to me. A day does not go by that we do not converse at least a few times. Sometimes in life we run across people by chance, be it on on forums, social networks or just out and about. They end up becoming like family, Roger is definitely one of those people.

I have owned a few Flare Tips, a couple of Red Tips and a Blue Tip so I did not think that this razor would shave much differently. I was wrong. The additional weight of the brass handle and the variance in the head geometry really makes a difference.

This is the first BBS that I have had in days, two passes on face, three from jawline down, and some light buffing was all it took. I like this razor a lot, it will become part of my rotation and a very good candidate for a replate.

 

That Rhodium plated Short Comb NEW looks outstanding in your Den. Glad to have be able to point in in the right direction.

 

It lathers very nicely,mild scent. The shea butter provides a slick surface, no skin irration.

 

Sept 28
Face Wash: Nivea Moisturizing Face Wash
Pre-Shave Lather: N/A
Pre-Shave Oil: T&H Ultimate Comfort Pre-Shave Oil
Shave Lather: eShave White Tea SC
Razor: Gillette Old Type
Blade: Voskhod (3)
Brush: Vintage Baton handle with a 18mm TGN Finest knot *
Post: Witch Hazel/Rum/Aloe/Glycern mixture followed by eShave Verbena ASB

Awesome!! I need to use less cream, though. I'm getting way to much lather

 

Saturday 29 September, 2012

A lazy start to the day gray rainy morning slept in a little later, then just lazed around till hitting the showers.
Soap choice RazoRock Mughetto Bologna.
The Omega 48 was feeling ignored since the Semogues moved in. Today it was chosen and it did monstrous job in lathering.
Day four for the dynamic duo of the Gillette new style with a Polsilver. This was my first experience with Polsilver, I'm impressed with the sharpness and smoothness. Definitely a must have blade in my Den
Three passes this morning brought about a superior DFS.
After a great shave splashed cold water, rub down with alum, splash of Lilac Veg, (yes I'm a fan), a touch of Fitness balm.
Everyone have a spectacular weekend.

 

Star Date Log: Saturday - 09.29.2012

Prep: Jojoba Oil/Castor Oil 80/20 - Hot Shower
Music: None Today
Java: Seattle's Best #5
Razor: 1940ish Gillette Tech
Blade: Feather (4) - probably last shave
Brush: CE Pure Badger
Soap: VDHD - I like Deluxe better than the Luxury
Water: Cool water lather/splash/rinse
Shave: Three pass, N2S, X, X and done
Post: Homemade splash/Nivea ASB + jojoba/peppermint oil

One small weeper on the cheese grater. Zero irritation.

 

It's hard to resist the Ingram cream, isn't it!

 

It is indeed Jeff!

 

• Prep pre-shave cream
• Arko Commando shave cream
• Frank Shaving Warwick (23mm), best badger
• Gillette Fat Boy (F-2, 1963)
• Vintage Gillete Blade - The Spoiler (2nd shave)
• My own witch hazel concoction - bergamot and menthol
• GFT Skin Food - Sandalwood
• Aqua Velva AS lotion - Musk

It was nice to use the Fat Boy again, especially with the old Gillete blade. Very nice three pass BBS shave. But not as good as yesterday, LOL!

Cheers, Lyndon​

 

I know I am a bit late on this one lol!

This mornings shave 9-29-12

Razor: Parker 22R
Blade: Astra
Soap: Williams
Brush: TBS

Overall near BBS with the Williams. Over course that was 12 hours ago so my next shave is about 10 hours away!

 

Saturday
Dovo 5/8" Astrale
Illinois #127 Strop
Semogue 1520
TSD Signature
Clubman V.I Bay Rum

I missed using a straight. I've just been either too sick or too rushed to use them lately. Just because I know I'll be reaching again tomorrow I've pre-emptively stropped all 3 of mine for a quick grab and go in the AM

 

Saturday

A lot of yard work followed by ...

Pre (Eucerin Moisturizing cream, warm shower)
Omega 10083 Pro boar
MWF
Merkur 1904 OC
Post (Cetaphil Gentle cleanser, Dickinson's WH, cold water rinse)

Three pass DFS. That's all I can get out of the 1904. Major cool retro factor though.

 

Wow nice razor sweet looking scales, well worth the money, great find.

 

I forgot to post the other day so here is 2 together



Hot shower
EJ89L - Rapira blade
Old spice mug with vintage soap (possibly old spice)
Rubberset brush with Omega boar knot.
Heathcoat & Ivory ASB

Not too much cushioning with this soap but still got a DFS++ so nearly a BBS (3 pass and touch ups) if a BBS is gonna be so be it, but that said I never force the issue a DFS++ sits well with me.

Hot shower
EJ89L Rapira blade
Kent soap (Grated into tupperware dish) not pretty but it works
Rubberset brush (again)
Bluebeards revenge post shave.

Again DFS++ both the ASB's performed well no worse than what I have already but not too keen on the scent of the Bluebreards maybe it will grow on me. Both where gifts from my brother (and also a fine scotish fine soap ASB as well that I have yet to try)