SoS: September 8, 2014 - September 14, 2014

Not pictured: Myrsol Formula F.

2 pass BBS. I'm really liking this Semogue 1305 now that I figured out the secret to making it work for me. Razorock XXX is probably a Top Five soap for me. It lathered gave me such a great shave. I don't really see a need for my DE's anymore. Maybe I'll sell them, trade them, PIF... who knows? I am keeping my Schick Krona for sure though. Maybe I'll get back into straights. Stay tuned.

 

Haven't we already discussed this?

 

Ops, im forgetful sometimes. Does it have any scent? =)

 

No scent, more like a hazelly smell, kinda like witches

Do you know what smell hazelly, apart from witches?

 

David hazzelhoff?

 

Friday: (Frosty Friday that is!)

Neutrogena Men Facial Wash
Large Horsehair Barbershop
Super Speed/Rapira day 5
Stirling Glacial Obsidian SS
Stirling Glacial Wintergreen WH
Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui EdT

Back to the Glacial soaps which I love so much and back to the bone-chilling menthol effect which they're famous for. The Obsidian soap not only froze my face off, it lathered so easily and gave me perfect skincare. The Wintergreen witch hazel is so cold that even my fingers tingle for a while after I put it on, and it's one of the few aftershaves I can use without any moisturizer because it's so skin-friendly. My Rapira blade is still pretty sharp, but it's starting to wind down a little. I'd rate this shave as a good BBS.

Have a great weekend, folks!

 

More witches

 

today's shave
hot water wash with nivea men's
whipped dog silvertip
Stirling sandalwood soap
Gillette slim(I1)(7)
Persona lab(4)
aqua velva musk
today's shave is nice, comfortable being key. yesterday's was close, but not comfortable. bugged me all day. how I used the fatip Grande was probably at fault. today though I feel nicer. finished with aqua velva musk. I'm writing up a post for my granddad's brush,I had restored.(pics and story soon)
hope y'all find something that is comfortable for you.

 

Friday

Prep: Hot Shower-Stirling Scots Pine Bath Soap
Soap: Rustic Shaving Soap-Mahogany
Razor: Gillette Red Tip Super Speed
Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Green SS (5)
Brush: oscar11 TGN 2-Band Finest-24mmx50mm
Aftershave: Fine Platinum

WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angles for my beard)

1st shave with the new WSP Rustic Shaving Soap. I got the Mahogany: mahogany accented with Italian bergamot, apple wood, Tonka bean, patchouli, cedar wood, oak moss, cardamom, vanilla bourbon and allspice. Quick easy lather after loading for 20 seconds. 7 O’Clock Green SS in the Red Tip. Excellent smooth, close, nick free shave. I finished with Fine Platinum.

Bob

 

SOTD September 12

Prep: hot shower
Razor: WW2 Gillette Tech
Blade: Bolzano (day 4)
Brush: Vie-Long
Soap: Proraso White
Passes: 2 (WTG, XTG)
Post: Proraso Blue AS lotion

Another great shave from this setup.

 

SOTD
September 12, 2014

Prep: Hot shower. Axe Boost Energizing Face Wash
Razor: Schick I1
Blade: Schick
Lather: CWSW Savon #1
Brush: Semogue 1305
Post: Alum. Dickerson WH
Aftershave: Fine Platinum.
Axe Shield Sensitive
I know I'm late to Cold River Soap Works, this was sent to me by Ed @LookingGlass WOW! This soap is awesome! The skin care is a notch below MdC! Everything about this soap says winner! Thank you Ed!
Go out and get it!

 

Haven't seen the Aqua Velva in a little bitty spray bottle. That would be handy for travel. Where'd you find it?

 

Check this out: http://www.jrshaving.blogspot.com/p/label-making.html
Using the spray bottles is more economical, too. I find that product lasts longer.

 

Friday, September 12, 2014

Prep: Warm shower, Cetaphil Lotion
Razor: Schick Injector Adjustable M2
Blade: Personna (2)
Lather: WSP Barbershop Rustic Soap
Brush: Oscar11 w/ Omega 20248 Knot
Post: Witch Hazel, Cetaphil Lotion
Aftershave: Shulton Old Spice

Another excellent shave. This was my first time using the WSP soap. I really enjoyed the scent. It whipped into a lather very easily and provided good slickness and cushion. I recently scored 3 6.5oz bottles of Shulton Old Spice along with a bottle of Shulton Old Spice Talc. I enjoy the new Old Spice very much, but the Shulton OS is awesome. I just love that scent.

Have a great day!

 

iKon Bulldog OC
Perma Sharp
M&F Stubby 2
RazoRock - The Freedberg
Fine - Platinum

Creed - Aventus

 

FRIDAY
A nice 3-pass cold water shave with the BB44 razor—made all the better with the use of Institut Karite (Shea Butter) cream and balm. Face feels so smooth and well-moisturized!
What a great early start to what is expected to be a toasty warm (96°F) day!
Have a blessed Friday, all!

 

Pre: Maggard Razors PSO – Lime
Brush: Omega 48 Pro Boar (Brushzilla)
Soap: Genuine Ogalalla Bay Rum Shave Stick – Bay Rum & Lemon
Razor: Merkur 41C 1904 OC
Blade: Merkur Stainless Platinum Coated
Splash: Thayers Natural Remedies Lemon Witch Hazel w/ Aloe Vera Astringent
Post: Aubrey Organics City Rhythms AS Balm & Master Well Bay Rum AS

On an open comb jag. Since I used the Senator yesterday, decided on the 41C this morning....

it's TGIF at That Shave Life!

 

Friday 09/12/14

Prep: Gaia face scrub
Oil: Shave Secret
Brush: 20mm Whipped dog set deep
Scuttle: Georgetown Pottery
Razor: Gillette New Long Comb
Blade: Ladas
soap: My French Soap Mix
Post: alum sprayed on
Witch Hazel: Generic rose scented
AS: Sampson's all natural

I am becoming a believer in Ladas blades. Three shaves so far and each better than the last. These blades definitely feel smoother than voskhods and they are plenty sharp. I am hoping these will hold out for 4 shaves per blade. Tomorrow will tell.

 

Razor: Standard Black
Blade: Personna Med Prep (D9)
Brush: Plisson Synthetic
Bowl: Dirty Bird Travel Scuttle
Pre Shave Soap: MRGLO Lime
Pre Shave Oil: Homemade Bay Rum w Lime
Shave Soap: SCS Bay Rum with Twist
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: Ogallala Bay Rum W lime & peppercorn

Spur of the moment road trip finds me in Cannon Beach then Portland Oregon for the next four days so no SOD pictures. I packed a 2nd shave soap but forgot to bring along another blade so hope the Personna Med Prep holds up over the weekend. Have a great day gents.

 

9/12/2014

Prep: Hot shower with L'Oreal Men Expert Facial Wash, home made PSO
Razor: Gillette 1940s type SS, Hamburg Concave Quick Cutter straight razor
Blade: Astra SP (8)
Brush: Turkish #6
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
After: Home made ASB, Aqua Velva Ice Blue after shave
Cologne: Prada - Amber Pour Homme Intense

Another comfortable Darn Fine Shave this morning. I face lathered the MWF this morning for a satisfying close and comfortable shave. The MWF always leaves my face feeling great. The Aqua Velva brought the chill and the Prada will keep me smelling great all day.

Have a blessed day!