Tuesday May 14, 2024
Semogue SOC Cherry
Tabac
Henson +
Crystal Israeli
Rating: 10/10
Semogue SOC Cherry
Tabac
Henson +
Crystal Israeli
Rating: 10/10
What did you use today? +Rate the shave 1-10 (10 best)
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SoloEdge
Rhinoceros XR ½ (11)
Blue's Goat Milk soap
badger
Floid a/s
Before the theater SAS shave.
8/10
Rhinoceros XR ½ (11)
Blue's Goat Milk soap
badger
Floid a/s
Before the theater SAS shave.
8/10
| Date | 14.05.2024 |
| 366 daily shaves | 135/366 |
| Razor | Blade | Brush |
| Souplex OC | Gillette Minora (1) | Omega 10108 |
| Preshave | Soap | Postshave |
| Cold splash KCG Face Wash | Hampshire Wool Fat (1) | Cold splash Proraso Green Balm |
| Passes | WTG XTG ATG and touch up |
| Process Quality | Blade Sharpness |
| 9.75/10 (Almost clean) | 5/10 (Sharp) |
| Effectiveness | Shave Comfort |
| 8.75/10 (BBS-) | 9/10 (Butterysmooth) |
| Notes: |
Summary. A fantastic shave with a new to me razor and soap. I had a wonderful shave today thanks to @Lee Van Cleft! Thanks!!
For extended shave notes click here.
Enjoy your shave!
Today’s Shave
Razor: Wolfman WR1
Blade: Astra SP (Russian, 3)
Brush: Simpsons tulip 2 super badger
Soap: Fine lavender pour homme
Splash: Fine lavender pour homme
Rating: Terrific shave today (10/10)!!
Razor: Wolfman WR1
Blade: Astra SP (Russian, 3)
Brush: Simpsons tulip 2 super badger
Soap: Fine lavender pour homme
Splash: Fine lavender pour homme
Rating: Terrific shave today (10/10)!!
Tuesday Morning Shave-
Pre-Shave: Hot Towel, Proraso Red
Badger: Paladin Sherlock
Blade: Kai
Razor: GC 76p
Soap: Proraso Red
After-Shave: Cold Water Splash, GFT Alum, Proraso Red
Rating: 9.5/10
Notes: BBS. Solid standard shave today. Today’s car is Mario Andretti’s 1969 winner. Enjoy folks!
12 Days to Indy
Pre-Shave: Hot Towel, Proraso Red
Badger: Paladin Sherlock
Blade: Kai
Razor: GC 76p
Soap: Proraso Red
After-Shave: Cold Water Splash, GFT Alum, Proraso Red
Rating: 9.5/10
Notes: BBS. Solid standard shave today. Today’s car is Mario Andretti’s 1969 winner. Enjoy folks!
12 Days to Indy
May 14, 2024 Tuesday shave
Razor: Lord L6 w/shortened Razorock Titanium Halo handle
Blade: Suneko Amorphous Diamond Super Stainless
Soap: Cella red
Brush: AP Shave Co. 24mm G5A
Bowl: Captain's Choice Heavyweight copper
Post shave: Barbero alum block, Thayer's Witch Hazel
Aftershave: Old Spice Original
This was the second use of the Lord L6 razor. The one thing that stood out was the blade forward character of the razor. Using a light touch, it was surprisingly efficient. It was a terrific shave with no weepers, nicks, etc. and no irritation. To me, it's quite amazing that a $6 razor (delivered) can produce such a good shave. The other items used in the shave worked perfectly.
10/10
Enjoy your day!
Razor: Lord L6 w/shortened Razorock Titanium Halo handle
Blade: Suneko Amorphous Diamond Super Stainless
Soap: Cella red
Brush: AP Shave Co. 24mm G5A
Bowl: Captain's Choice Heavyweight copper
Post shave: Barbero alum block, Thayer's Witch Hazel
Aftershave: Old Spice Original
This was the second use of the Lord L6 razor. The one thing that stood out was the blade forward character of the razor. Using a light touch, it was surprisingly efficient. It was a terrific shave with no weepers, nicks, etc. and no irritation. To me, it's quite amazing that a $6 razor (delivered) can produce such a good shave. The other items used in the shave worked perfectly.
10/10
Enjoy your day!
Razor: GEM 1912
Blade: GEM SS PTFE (13)
Soap: Wickham's Soap Co. 1912 Scottish Heather
Brush: Omega 10065 Boar
AS: Mennen Skin Bracer Cool Spice
Rating: 10/10
Blade: GEM SS PTFE (13)
Soap: Wickham's Soap Co. 1912 Scottish Heather
Brush: Omega 10065 Boar
AS: Mennen Skin Bracer Cool Spice
Rating: 10/10
Razor: 1952 Gillette Super Speed
Blade: Feather
Brush: DS Cosmetics Barber Pole Synthetic
Soap: Vintage Shulton Old Spice
Post: Lucky Witch Hazel
After: Vintage Old Spice Original
Rating: 10/10
Notes: Perfect 1 days growth shave. 3.5 pass shave, no cuts or irritation.
Blackland Blackbird Ti with Gilette Silver Blue (1)
Chisel & Hound "Martian Ice" brush with v23 Fanchurian Knot
Gentleman's Nod Finca Vigia soap with matching splash
Nivea Sensitive Balm
Smooth and efficient as usual. Same score as before, 9.95/10
Chisel & Hound "Martian Ice" brush with v23 Fanchurian Knot
Gentleman's Nod Finca Vigia soap with matching splash
Nivea Sensitive Balm
Smooth and efficient as usual. Same score as before, 9.95/10
Razor: Timeless Stainless .68 OC, barber pole handle
Blade: Pol Silver Super Iridium
Brush: Simpson Emperor 3 Super Badger
Pre-Shave: Proraso White Pre-Shave Cream
Lather: Long Rifle Brown Bess
Aftershave: Long Rifle Brown Bess Shave Tonic
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Nivea Post Shave Balm
Beautiful shave with the Friodur and the Razorock combo is superb!
Gillette New Long Comb
Polsilver Super Iridium (2)
Omega 49
Barrister and Mann Bay Rum
Suavecito Bay Rum AS
Thayers Milky Toner
9.9/10
The Barrister and Mann 1 oz samples are a great way to get some really nice soap in your rotation. Today's shave was fabulous.
Razor: Gillette Fatboy 1960 opened up to 8
Blade: Bic Chrome Platinum
Brush: AP ShaveCo Blue Lagoon G5B knot
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements
Soap: Mike's Orange, Cedarwood, Black Pepper
Pre shave: Kyle's Routine, La Toja
Aftershave: Pinaud Citrus Musk
, Stirling Hipster balm---
Peaceful shave w only minor issues
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2.5 pass shave, WTG, XTG, ATG
Rating: 9/10 BBS
YES SHAVE
Two Days Whiskers
MUSIC:
Close To The Edge by Yes. 1972.
For many the band's masterpiece. I think for me also.
PRE-SHAVE:
- Hot Towel
- Proraso Crema Pre Barba Rinfrescante (IT)
BOWL: Costa Nova Fine Stoneware (PT)
SOAP: Truefitt & Hill Mayfair (UK)
BRUSH: Kent BK12S Silvertex, 30 mm (GB) -
My favorite synth brush. A Lather Machine and top on face.
SR: Gillette New Long Comb (US) -
This is more agressive than I thought. Some blade feel accompanied by some biting if you facilitate. I find it very efficient. Really a Grand Razor. If it's better than the Short Comb is something I didn't establish yet.
BLADE: KCG (2)
POST-SHAVE:
- 444 Alum-Block (PT) : strond feedback over the first couple of minutes. A testimony of closeness.
- Stirling Bay Rum After-Shave Splash (US):
It sooths and anesthetizes the skin. It looks like having Sichuan Pepper!
Boy, it really stings! The scent is magnificent.
- Lierac Homme Baume Après Rasage (FR)
SHAVE: 9.5 /10.
I didn't reach a ten because I was careless and got two weepers, perfectly avoidable.
Also a 3rd full pass is not needed with this fantastic razor.
1st Pass: All WTG.
2nd Pass: XTG from East to West on Face. ATG on neck.
3rd Pass: All ATG except on Mustache and Chin Areas where I went XTG from West to East.
Some XTG touch-ups on Neck.
Two Days Whiskers
MUSIC:
Close To The Edge by Yes. 1972.
For many the band's masterpiece. I think for me also.
PRE-SHAVE:
- Hot Towel
- Proraso Crema Pre Barba Rinfrescante (IT)
BOWL: Costa Nova Fine Stoneware (PT)
SOAP: Truefitt & Hill Mayfair (UK)
BRUSH: Kent BK12S Silvertex, 30 mm (GB) -
My favorite synth brush. A Lather Machine and top on face.
SR: Gillette New Long Comb (US) -
This is more agressive than I thought. Some blade feel accompanied by some biting if you facilitate. I find it very efficient. Really a Grand Razor. If it's better than the Short Comb is something I didn't establish yet.
BLADE: KCG (2)
POST-SHAVE:
- 444 Alum-Block (PT) : strond feedback over the first couple of minutes. A testimony of closeness.
- Stirling Bay Rum After-Shave Splash (US):
It sooths and anesthetizes the skin. It looks like having Sichuan Pepper!
Boy, it really stings! The scent is magnificent.
- Lierac Homme Baume Après Rasage (FR)
SHAVE: 9.5 /10.
I didn't reach a ten because I was careless and got two weepers, perfectly avoidable.
Also a 3rd full pass is not needed with this fantastic razor.
1st Pass: All WTG.
2nd Pass: XTG from East to West on Face. ATG on neck.
3rd Pass: All ATG except on Mustache and Chin Areas where I went XTG from West to East.
Some XTG touch-ups on Neck.
Attachments
May 14
Razor: RR SLOC
Blade: Personna Med Prep (5)
Brush: Semogue SOC Mistura w/ cherry handle
P/S: AoS Lemon shaving cream
Soap: Haslinger Honey
A/S: Dickinson's witch hazel
A/S: Proraso Green
DFS+
Quick and comfy.
Razor: RR SLOC
Blade: Personna Med Prep (5)
Brush: Semogue SOC Mistura w/ cherry handle
P/S: AoS Lemon shaving cream
Soap: Haslinger Honey
A/S: Dickinson's witch hazel
A/S: Proraso Green
DFS+
Quick and comfy.
Mergress XL / Wizamet / Pegasus synthetic / Brito lime / Snake Bite / Aqua Velva - 10
Razor: Blackland Sabre Level 2
Blade: Personna GEM PTFE (8)
Brush: Summer Break w/ Knight Knot
Soap: Summer Break Prom King
Splash: Summer Break Prom King
I have used this knot a few times now and I am amazed at how much lather it generates for how soft it is. There is no backbone what so ever, it’s a pain to get it to splay, but when it does it lather just fills the bowl.
First time using Prom King, it smells amazing, lather is slick and easy to work with. It’s made me want to buy a new bottle of Le Male, I ran out a few months ago. The after shave is the perfect finish
10/10 across the board
I don’t have much to say about the Sabre. It’s my favorite razor and it’s been getting a lot of use as of late. There just something about the single edge format that just works for me.
Blade: Personna GEM PTFE (8)
Brush: Summer Break w/ Knight Knot
Soap: Summer Break Prom King
Splash: Summer Break Prom King
I have used this knot a few times now and I am amazed at how much lather it generates for how soft it is. There is no backbone what so ever, it’s a pain to get it to splay, but when it does it lather just fills the bowl.
First time using Prom King, it smells amazing, lather is slick and easy to work with. It’s made me want to buy a new bottle of Le Male, I ran out a few months ago. The after shave is the perfect finish
10/10 across the board
I don’t have much to say about the Sabre. It’s my favorite razor and it’s been getting a lot of use as of late. There just something about the single edge format that just works for me.
10-Star review afternoon time
Prep: Stirling glacial pre wash
Brush: APshaveco Picasso G5C
Soap: Stirling Peach
Razor: Blacklands Blackbird ti
Blade: Flydear (1)
Aftershave: Stirling glacial Barbershop
Post: Stirling West Indies Lime ASB
Post: Stirling Iced Pineapple pre shave & beard oil - thin amount rubbed on skin under whiskers
Frag: Red Planet 369 - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements
I showered, face lathered & shaved (WTG, XTG, touch up)
damn fine shave
Prep: Stirling glacial pre wash
Brush: APshaveco Picasso G5C
Soap: Stirling Peach
Razor: Blacklands Blackbird ti
Blade: Flydear (1)
Aftershave: Stirling glacial Barbershop
Post: Stirling West Indies Lime ASB
Post: Stirling Iced Pineapple pre shave & beard oil - thin amount rubbed on skin under whiskers
Frag: Red Planet 369 - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements
I showered, face lathered & shaved (WTG, XTG, touch up)
damn fine shave
Merkur 15c
Astra SP (new blade)
Stirling coconut lime soap
Stirling coconut lime AS
PAA Starwish synthetic brush
Hydrated using a wet flannel for 2 mins and bowl lathered
I gave this shave 9/10
2 points for comfort
1 point for efficiency
2 points for lack of redness
2 points for lack of weepers
2 points for lack of bleeders
Astra SP (new blade)
Stirling coconut lime soap
Stirling coconut lime AS
PAA Starwish synthetic brush
Hydrated using a wet flannel for 2 mins and bowl lathered
I gave this shave 9/10
2 points for comfort
1 point for efficiency
2 points for lack of redness
2 points for lack of weepers
2 points for lack of bleeders
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Wed 15
Cream & Aftershave Palmolive + MacaRoot & Aloe
Brush Yaqi 24mm Cavern Lake
Razor & Blade AC Kamisori & Feather Professional
Super nice combination of cream, brush, and aftershave!
This razor satisfied my craving for a straight. I find it incredible how the shave angle for this AC razor is much more compared to a straight razor...
Rating 9.7
Cream & Aftershave Palmolive + MacaRoot & Aloe
Brush Yaqi 24mm Cavern Lake
Razor & Blade AC Kamisori & Feather Professional
Super nice combination of cream, brush, and aftershave!
This razor satisfied my craving for a straight. I find it incredible how the shave angle for this AC razor is much more compared to a straight razor...
Rating 9.7
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