PDP 63 is on my hit list to acquire as well, but that's waaaaaay off given my stockpile. I do have their Bergamot & Thyme but have yet to use it.
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Today’s Shave
Pre Shave-
Strop: Tony Miller Plain Vanilla
Scuttle: none
Splash and go
Shave-
Razor: Black Diamond SR
Blade: none
Brush: Simpson Berkeley
Soap: Which One’s Pink
Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: Which One’s Pink
The Deets-
Happy Thursday! Last work day of the week for me. I have managed to rock this set this week and ignored the squirrels. As you know, I typically switch to random kits on my off days, but let’s keep going for now. I scored some new razor blades to try, thanks Eric! So a DE will be on deck tomorrow.
On to the shave. So I went with my standard three passes of WTG, XTG and ATG with no drama to report. Nice … very nice! Wrapped everything up with a healthy splash of the aftershave and everything was right as rain! Man I dig simple pleasures. Life is good!
Berk FTW!!
Definitely an eye-candy brush
Ah, did the blades arrive already? I hope you enjoy them, Tim.
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Yes they did and the first shave was very nice. Thanks again!
Glad to hear that, Tim. You're most welcome, sir.
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Today’s Shave
Pre Shave-
Strop: none
Scuttle: none
Splash and go
Shave-
Razor: Gillette Super Speed
Blade: Treet 7 Day
Brush: Simpson Berkeley
Soap: Which One’s Pink
Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: Which One’s Pink
The Deets-
So yesterday and today I kept the same kit and just switched over to a DE to try out these new blades. This weekend just felt kinda strange not mixing things up with a random shave … but that’s where we are. I think I’ve mentioned before that this soap/AS set is a one and done. Nothing wrong with the scent or anything like that. It whips up a nice lather and all, it’s just the post shave that bugs me. I haven’t bothered to isolate whether it’s the soap, the AS or both, but it just feels heavy on the skin. Like a heavy moisturizer or something. Anyway…
Had a very good shave this morning and these new blades are a keeper. I did notice a bit of a difference in blade feel, but that may be due to the razor change. This Super Speed is a no frills, early 50’s model. Sorry, didn’t bother to look at the date code, but it shaves really well and earned a place in the permanent rotation. I always find the subtle differences between razors and blade combinations interesting. Hm … I’m putting way too much thought into this today. All of that rambling aside, it was a relaxing BBS shave for the win! Life is good!
Home Front-
Small get together at the youngest stepson’s house this evening. With brisket and Boston Butt bringing everyone together. Man, I’m hungry already.
Pre Shave-
Strop: none
Scuttle: none
Splash and go
Shave-
Razor: Gillette Super Speed
Blade: Treet 7 Day
Brush: Simpson Berkeley
Soap: Which One’s Pink
Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: Which One’s Pink
The Deets-
So yesterday and today I kept the same kit and just switched over to a DE to try out these new blades. This weekend just felt kinda strange not mixing things up with a random shave … but that’s where we are. I think I’ve mentioned before that this soap/AS set is a one and done. Nothing wrong with the scent or anything like that. It whips up a nice lather and all, it’s just the post shave that bugs me. I haven’t bothered to isolate whether it’s the soap, the AS or both, but it just feels heavy on the skin. Like a heavy moisturizer or something. Anyway…
Had a very good shave this morning and these new blades are a keeper. I did notice a bit of a difference in blade feel, but that may be due to the razor change. This Super Speed is a no frills, early 50’s model. Sorry, didn’t bother to look at the date code, but it shaves really well and earned a place in the permanent rotation. I always find the subtle differences between razors and blade combinations interesting. Hm … I’m putting way too much thought into this today. All of that rambling aside, it was a relaxing BBS shave for the win! Life is good!
Home Front-
Small get together at the youngest stepson’s house this evening. With brisket and Boston Butt bringing everyone together. Man, I’m hungry already.
Treet 7 Days Platinum are in my top 10 for sure. 
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Today’s Shave
Pre Shave-
Strop: none
Scuttle: none
Splash and go
Shave-
Razor: Gillette Super Speed
Blade: Treet 7 Day
Brush: Graydog Schoolhouse Rock
Soap: AOS Unscented
Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: Casino Royale
The Deets-
So … made it through another work week with A&E, but had to mix it up. Grabbed the Super Speed and a brush that hasn’t been on deck in a while. This one was made by Graydog and I named it Schoolhouse Rock. This wood was salvaged from an old 100+ year old school … good stuff.
Vintage AOS and Casino Royale brought everything together for a really good shave. Great start to the day. Life is good!
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Absolutely incredible! This pic doesn’t do it justice.
It’s almost as nice as when the lines on your towels match. Our pal vacationing in Portugal will confirm
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