Haslinger | Vulfix | Gillette NEW | Skin Bracer
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SOTD "Drugstore AS" Theme Week 7-13 April 2004
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Haslinger | Vulfix | Gillette NEW | Skin Bracer
Friday
Prep: Hot Shower
Cream: The Real Shaving Company
Brush: Vie-Long "Chacurro" Horse Hair
Razor: '57 Gillette Super Speed
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum (Black from India) (1)
AS: Old Spice Fresh Scent (my "Drugstore AS")
ASB: The Real Shaving Company Post Shave Soothing Balm
Fragrance: L'Occitan Pour Homme
Lurking in the background: Rubberset 507 brush
1st: N-S, 2nd: S-N, 3rd: ATG where needed. Result: DFS.
I purchased the flair tip Gillette on EBay and it arrived yesterday. It'll be a gift for my son-in-law, but I checked it out first. Got a nice shave, had to work a little to get DFS. I think it will be a good starter razor.
Prep: Hot Shower
Cream: The Real Shaving Company
Brush: Vie-Long "Chacurro" Horse Hair
Razor: '57 Gillette Super Speed
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum (Black from India) (1)
AS: Old Spice Fresh Scent (my "Drugstore AS")
ASB: The Real Shaving Company Post Shave Soothing Balm
Fragrance: L'Occitan Pour Homme
Lurking in the background: Rubberset 507 brush
1st: N-S, 2nd: S-N, 3rd: ATG where needed. Result: DFS.
I purchased the flair tip Gillette on EBay and it arrived yesterday. It'll be a gift for my son-in-law, but I checked it out first. Got a nice shave, had to work a little to get DFS. I think it will be a good starter razor.
Friday SOTD
Pre: Hot Shower
e-Shave Orange Sandalwood Pre-Shave Oil
Geo Stainless Steel Bowl
Brush: Simpsons Milk Churn Best Badger
Razor/Blade: Muhle R89/Personna Med Prep (1)
Soap: QCS Vostok
Post: Cold Water Rinse/Alum Block
Aftershave: Proraso Menthol and Eucalyptus
Cologne: Penhaligon's English Fern
Pre: Hot Shower
e-Shave Orange Sandalwood Pre-Shave Oil
Geo Stainless Steel Bowl
Brush: Simpsons Milk Churn Best Badger
Razor/Blade: Muhle R89/Personna Med Prep (1)
Soap: QCS Vostok
Post: Cold Water Rinse/Alum Block
Aftershave: Proraso Menthol and Eucalyptus
Cologne: Penhaligon's English Fern
Razor: GEM MMOC
Blade: Gem PTFE SS (D5)
Brush: IBLE 2012
Bowl: Dirty Bird 1.5 Scuttle
Pre Shave Soap: MRGLO Lime
Pre Shave Balm: TSD Iced SubZero
Shave Soap: Glacial - Spearmint
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: Osage Rub
Blade: Gem PTFE SS (D5)
Brush: IBLE 2012
Bowl: Dirty Bird 1.5 Scuttle
Pre Shave Soap: MRGLO Lime
Pre Shave Balm: TSD Iced SubZero
Shave Soap: Glacial - Spearmint
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: Osage Rub
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Sorry guys, haven't been able to keep up. Got the flu, bronchitis, or some type of respiratory wickedness going on. Had it for 4 days now.
Really wanted to shave yesterday morning, but was afraid I'd fall and cut my throat with the straight.
Was able to finally shave about 9 last night. Thought I was getting better. Alas, it was not to be.
So I will just share the tools and the process. Don't have the energy right now to do the picture thing.
SOTD 10 APRIL
Prep-Hot towels
Strop- Musicians Friend
Razor #1- Boker American Line SS St Louis
Razor #2-Lady Gillette
Blade- Family Dollar Dorco(1)(I assume the parentheses with the number in the middle means how many times the blade was used. For me, this means this is the first use of this blade)
Brush- VdH Boar
Soap- Vdh Deluxe
Post- Cold towels
Old Spice AS
Ended up with a very nice CCS. If my muddled mind's observations are correct, the Dorco is much smoother out of the gate than the Feather. The feather is definitely sharper. But it is more audible as well, and a bit "rough" cutting wise, for lack of a better word. Not uncomfortable, by any means. No pulling or tugging. But the word "smooth" certainly describes the characteristics of the
Dorco in relation to the Feather.
I believe the Feather gives a bit closer shave, and I got 4 days out of it. I normally only get 3 out of the Dorcos, but we shall see.
I did one pass with the straight. Still need to work on my technique, but I may be relegating the straight to weekend duty, or at least only once or twice a week. The constant stropping is killing my arthritis and nerve damaged hands and fingers. But I'll reserve judgement on that for a bit. I really want to get my technique down with it, first. If I am able.
Two passes with the DE.
A shave really made me feel good, and helped me to rest last night, thank God.
Have a great shave, all of you. Keep posting the wonderful pics. My sophomoric efforts will return as soon as possible.
Really wanted to shave yesterday morning, but was afraid I'd fall and cut my throat with the straight.
Was able to finally shave about 9 last night. Thought I was getting better. Alas, it was not to be.
So I will just share the tools and the process. Don't have the energy right now to do the picture thing.
SOTD 10 APRIL
Prep-Hot towels
Strop- Musicians Friend
Razor #1- Boker American Line SS St Louis
Razor #2-Lady Gillette
Blade- Family Dollar Dorco(1)(I assume the parentheses with the number in the middle means how many times the blade was used. For me, this means this is the first use of this blade)
Brush- VdH Boar
Soap- Vdh Deluxe
Post- Cold towels
Old Spice AS
Ended up with a very nice CCS. If my muddled mind's observations are correct, the Dorco is much smoother out of the gate than the Feather. The feather is definitely sharper. But it is more audible as well, and a bit "rough" cutting wise, for lack of a better word. Not uncomfortable, by any means. No pulling or tugging. But the word "smooth" certainly describes the characteristics of the
Dorco in relation to the Feather.
I believe the Feather gives a bit closer shave, and I got 4 days out of it. I normally only get 3 out of the Dorcos, but we shall see.
I did one pass with the straight. Still need to work on my technique, but I may be relegating the straight to weekend duty, or at least only once or twice a week. The constant stropping is killing my arthritis and nerve damaged hands and fingers. But I'll reserve judgement on that for a bit. I really want to get my technique down with it, first. If I am able.
Two passes with the DE.
A shave really made me feel good, and helped me to rest last night, thank God.
Have a great shave, all of you. Keep posting the wonderful pics. My sophomoric efforts will return as soon as possible.
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Semogue boar on Palmolive SS
Shark in Gillette Adjustable
Dominica Bay Rum
Shark in Gillette Adjustable
Dominica Bay Rum
SOTD April 11 (My first SOTD post...go easy...)
Preshave: Jack Black Beard Lube
Shaving Soap: Martin de Candre unscented
Brush: Kent BLK 8
Warm Lather: Moss Scuttle
Razor: CV Heljestrand MK 33 (with EPIC ivory scales by "life2short1971"-Thanks Bro!)
Aftershave Astringent: Thayers After Shave with Witch Hazel and Aloe Vera
Aftershave Balm: My own recipe
Every time I emerge from my ShaveCave I exclaim "Best. Shave. Ever."
Wife is becoming skeptical...
Preshave: Jack Black Beard Lube
Shaving Soap: Martin de Candre unscented
Brush: Kent BLK 8
Warm Lather: Moss Scuttle
Razor: CV Heljestrand MK 33 (with EPIC ivory scales by "life2short1971"-Thanks Bro!)
Aftershave Astringent: Thayers After Shave with Witch Hazel and Aloe Vera
Aftershave Balm: My own recipe
Every time I emerge from my ShaveCave I exclaim "Best. Shave. Ever."
Wife is becoming skeptical...
Friday 04/11
Hot shower
Dove facial wash
Stirling Texas on Fire The scent is intense great soap!
Vie Long Churro
Black Beauty/Vintage Gillette
Clubman Classic Vanilla
Hot shower
Dove facial wash
Stirling Texas on Fire The scent is intense great soap!
Vie Long Churro
Black Beauty/Vintage Gillette
Clubman Classic Vanilla
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Friday, April 10th, 2014
Dovo 2Bismarck Pearl, 6/8 Full Hollow, Round point
Dovo 2Bismarck Pearl, 6/8 Full Hollow, Round point
- Pre-shave: Proraso Pre-Shave Cream Green
- Soap: Proraso Shaving Cream Green Tub
- Brush: Omega Bristle Brush 49
- Bowl: Chinese Cheap Bowl
- Strop: Mastro Livi Travel Loom Strop and Hand Palm Stropping
- Razor: Dovo 2Bismarck Pearl, 6/8 Full Hollow, Round point
- Post-Shave: Argan Oil
- After Shave: Floïd The Genuine After Shave
Pre: Village Barber oil
Soap: Super Smooth - New Spice - Wickham Soap Co.
Brush: M&F L7 Butterscotch 2-band
Razor: Schick injector G-type
Blade: Personna platinum (2)
Post: Vintage Old Spice ASL, followed by Village Barber balm
2nd time with the injector razor. Very nice 3-pass shave. I'm beginning to appreciate the efficiency of these injector razors. The Super Smooth soap was amazing, Darron has nailed the "Old Spice" scent.
Soap: Super Smooth - New Spice - Wickham Soap Co.
Brush: M&F L7 Butterscotch 2-band
Razor: Schick injector G-type
Blade: Personna platinum (2)
Post: Vintage Old Spice ASL, followed by Village Barber balm
2nd time with the injector razor. Very nice 3-pass shave. I'm beginning to appreciate the efficiency of these injector razors. The Super Smooth soap was amazing, Darron has nailed the "Old Spice" scent.
Ever Ready 150 TGNFF badger - Martin De Candre Fougere soap - Phoenix Rugby - Thayer's Witch Hazel - YSL Rive Gauche
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Mühle R41
Crown (2)
Mühle 31 M 530 Silvertip Fibre© Travel
Valobra
Alum
Pure Shea Butter
Crown (2)
Mühle 31 M 530 Silvertip Fibre© Travel
Valobra
Alum
Pure Shea Butter
No shave today! Still clean from yesterday!
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April 11, 2014
Razor: Mergress
Blade: Gillette Silver-Blue (1)
Cream: TOBS Grapefruit
Brush: B&B Essential Badger
AS: AV Ice Sport
Razor: Mergress
Blade: Gillette Silver-Blue (1)
Cream: TOBS Grapefruit
Brush: B&B Essential Badger
AS: AV Ice Sport
friday sotd (d7000 arrival celebration day 
weber dlc / classic
valobra pachouli
thater 4125/2 bulb
polsilver si
myrsol blue as
weber dlc / classic
valobra pachouli
thater 4125/2 bulb
polsilver si
myrsol blue as
Razor: Schick I2 Hydro-magic
Blade: Schick blade
Soap: Mike's Rose & Cedarwood
AS: Aqua Velva
Brush: Omega 10290 boar
Blade: Schick blade
Soap: Mike's Rose & Cedarwood
AS: Aqua Velva
Brush: Omega 10290 boar
Friday Evening
Prep: Kiehl's Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash / warm water
Razor: Merkur Mergress Short
Blade: Feather
Brush: Omega 20102 Professional Boar
Soap: D.R. Harris Marlborough
Post: Cold water rinse / witch hazel
Aftershave: Nivea Energy AS Splash / Nivea Sensitive Post Shave Balm
Pomade of the Day: Grandad's Heavyweight
Cologne of the Day: Chanel Pour Monsieur Concentree
Ben
Prep: Kiehl's Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash / warm water
Razor: Merkur Mergress Short
Blade: Feather
Brush: Omega 20102 Professional Boar
Soap: D.R. Harris Marlborough
Post: Cold water rinse / witch hazel
Aftershave: Nivea Energy AS Splash / Nivea Sensitive Post Shave Balm
Pomade of the Day: Grandad's Heavyweight
Cologne of the Day: Chanel Pour Monsieur Concentree
Ben
Pre: Cromwell & Cruthers Shaving Oil
Soap: Burt's Bees
Brush: Rubberset Badger
Razor: 41 Aristocrat
Blade: Wilkinson Sword Classic
Post: Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio After Shave Balm
Horrible lather, decided after I tried that it must be a brushless shaving cream. It has a nice glide, just no lather.
Soap: Burt's Bees
Brush: Rubberset Badger
Razor: 41 Aristocrat
Blade: Wilkinson Sword Classic
Post: Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio After Shave Balm
Horrible lather, decided after I tried that it must be a brushless shaving cream. It has a nice glide, just no lather.
11 April 2014
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