Sunday Shave 07.23.23 RAZOR: Above The Tie Calypso X1 SE Slant BLADE: Kai Captain Mild PINK BRUSH: Above The Tie 22x58mm Silvertip Badger LATHER: NOS Yardley London Shaving Soap POST: Barrister and Mann Lavanille Aftershave Splash
Sunday shave, July 23rd 2023 Razor : Yaqi TFC adjustable- Mfg 2021>, well made and works well for my shave needs + affordable. This razor is based off the the 1930's Gibbs adjustable design but takes regular Gillette blades where as the Gibbs had proprietary blades. I receive nice shaves from the TFC adjustable and that is all I want in a razor. This morning had a close shave with no issues. Blade : GSB (1) sharp and smoooth with reasonable longevity. Top tier in my blades. Soap : Ogallala Bayrum + sage & cedarwood- nice Bayrum scented soap + excellent lather qualities. Brush : Yaqi " barber shop pole" 24mm 2band badger, excellent lather generator, pillow like soft tips, great splay scrubber + great lather painter. I enjoy this brush + has a nice big handle for large hands if needed. Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area. Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG (3) + ATG(4) + pickups (4 settings). Post shave : Witch hazel beard area cleanse +Ogallala Bayrum & sandalwood + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless). Results : or CCS,DFS,BBs + minor irritation + no weepers= Had a close shave with minor issues post shave with a fresh GSB blade. Should of left setting on 3 for ATG pass, one of those forgetful mornings. Have some great shaves!
Here it is to begin the week tomorrow: prep-NiveaMen Bodywash(Fresh Ice)in leukewarm shower shave-Stoylim Glacial Electric Sheep brush-Razorock "400" Plissoft Syntheric razor-Gillette Sensor Deuce Pivot disposeABLE A.S.-Clubman-Pinaud Reserve Gent's Gin
Sunday Shave 07.30.23 RAZOR: Shield Meteor Anodised Titanium AC Razor BLADE: Schick Proline BRUSH: Oumo 03 Venus Kaleidoscope 26mmSHD Badger LATHER: OSP Dark Matter Shaving Soap POST: OSP Dark Matter Aftershave Lotion
Above The Tie Windsor SE1 * Schick Proline * Moon Soaps 26mm 2-Band Badger Fan D.R. Harris Almond Shaving Soap * Moon Soaps Amaretto Speciale Aftershave Splash
Sunday Schick shave, July 30th 2023 Razor : Schick E2 injector Canadian variant- Mfg 1930's -40's, mid range, well designed and built to last. It performs well for myself and had a great shave this morning. Blade : Personna SS PTFE injector(9) very sharp, great longevity, smooths out nicely + predictable. Soap : Cyril R Salter Wild Rose cream, it has a destinct rose scent 5-6/10 strength + excellent lather qualities. Brush : Yaqi "Artic Sky" 24mm 3band silver tip badger, excellent lather generator, luxury pillow like soft tips, nice gentle splay + excellent lather painter. One of my favorites for face feel and performance and great handle to hold on to. Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area. Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups. Post shave :Witch hazel beard cleanse + Nivea refreshing lotion + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless) Results : or CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + 1 weeper= excellent shave with my Schick E2 injector razor with a Personna coated injector blade. Have some great shaves!
Sunday Shave 08.06.23 RAZOR: Monocero Husaria SS Closed Comb BLADE: Wizamet Super Iridium BRUSH: Vtg, Restored Ever-Ready Faux Ivory 18mm Silvertip Badger LATHER: D.R. Harris Windsor Shaving Soap POST: B&M Le Grand Chypre Aftershave Splash POST: COTY Pour Homme EDC (vintage)
SE Sunday shave, Aug 6th 2023 Razor : Yaqi "Katana" SE- Mfg 2019>, tame mid range, simple clamping system but can be a bit tricky making sure the blade is aligned properly(I just take a paper tuck and bump blade in place with minimal pressure and then tighten clamp.). I'm not 100% sold on 1/2 blade razors but they do work well when loaded. They are nimble to work the face stubble area but are not a whole lot smaller than a normal DE IMO. Had a nice morning shave with no issues. Blade : Gillette Astra 1/2 blade(1) sharp and smooth with great longevity. Soap : Gillette Pure Cream, nice sweet clean scent with excellent lather qualities. Makes excellent ubber lather also(mixed with remnants of hard soap in bowl). Brush : Yaqi "Ever Helpful" 22mm 2band badger. Excellent lather generator, pillow like soft tips, excellent scrubber, reasonable lather painter. This little 2band badger has a shorter HD loft with soft tips is ideal for fellows who enjoy soft badger scrubbing IMO. Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area. Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups. Post shave : Razorock blue barber with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless). Results : or CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= Had a excellent shave with my Yaqi Katana SE with a Gillette Astra SP blade. Have some great shaves!
RazoRock SS Hawk V3 Standard * Schick Proline * AP ShaveCo. Jade 26mm Gel SHD Fan (A3) D.R. Harris Sandaiwood Shaving Soap * Saponificio Bignoli Sandalo Indiano Aftershave
My Sunday shave is always with a lather catcher. Lather Catcher Sunday's Cold Water Shave Cold Water Rinse De Vergulde Hand Shave Soap Red and Black Badger by Tom 1902 Kampfe Brothers/Star LC Star Wedge CWR Florida Water The De Vergulde Hand Shave Soap lathered well with the Red and Black Badger Brush by Tom. Two passes and touch ups with the 1902 Kampfe Brothers/Star Lather Catcher Razor and a Star Wedge Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Florida Water. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
Sunday Shave 08.13.23 RAZOR: Shield Polished Titanium 1.15 DE BLADE: Personna BRUSH: Elite Razor Fire & Ice 24mm Manchurian White LATHER: D.R. Harris Marlborough Shaving Soap POST: Ethos Mélange d’agrumes Skin Food Splash
Above The Tie Calypso X1 SE Slant * Schick Proline Above The Tie 22mm Silvertip Badger Dr. Selby Shaving Soap * Barrister and Mann Lavanille Aftershave Splash