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mistercitizen · Apr 7, 2014

D.R. Harris Marlborough - Shave #62

Monday Evening

Prep: Baxter of California Daily Face Wash / warm water
Razor: 2013 Above the Tie Atlas M1
Blade: Feather
Brush: Proraso (Omega) Professional Boar
Soap: D.R. Harris Marlborough
Post: Cold water rinse / witch hazel
Aftershave: Old Spice AS Lotion / Nivea Sensitive AS Balm
Cologne of the Day/Evening: Guerlain Vetiver / Old Spice Cologne
Pomade of the Day: Royal Crown Pomade

Ben

Starkicker · Apr 7, 2014

mistercitizen said:
D.R. Harris Marlborough - Shave #62

Monday Evening

Prep: Baxter of California Daily Face Wash / warm water
Razor: 2013 Above the Tie Atlas M1
Blade: Feather
Brush: Proraso (Omega) Professional Boar
Soap: D.R. Harris Marlborough
Post: Cold water rinse / witch hazel
Aftershave: Old Spice AS Lotion / Nivea Sensitive AS Balm
Cologne of the Day/Evening: Guerlain Vetiver / Old Spice Cologne
Pomade of the Day: Royal Crown Pomade

Ben

Ben,

Can you post a picture of your soap? I'm curious to see what it looks like after 62 shaves.

Thanks!

beeranon · Apr 7, 2014

Here's mine after 55 shaves, grating, and pressing back into the bowl. It's about the consistency of a QCS cream now. The puck started at 112g of triple-milled hard soap, is now 108g of croapy goodness (bowl is 120g).

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jkh · Apr 7, 2014

jkh said:
The scale read 391 grams

Two months and one week with unscented MdC, but only two months since the first weigh in.

2/7/2014 - 3/7/2014: 435-391=44 grams used. I'll guesstimate 24 shaves for a usage of 1.83 grams per shave. I did a solid week with a Morris and Fondran two-band stubby/chubby with a 31mm knot - MdC paid the price

MdC continues to impress. Very consistent and solid performer.

A jar of fougere arrived today - I am not necessarily sold on the scent upon first whiff, but I have a feeling it will grow on me.

The scale read 337 grams. (And I got the picture orientation correct for the win!)

Three months and one week with unscented MdC, but only three months since the first weigh in.

3/8/2014 - 3/7/2014: 391-337=54 grams used. I'll guesstimate 25 shaves for a usage of 2.16 grams per shave. There was a very small detour to sample some Grim Blades Smolder that was received free of charge, but it zapped my skin so it only was used twice before moving on to another member.

I continue to really like MdC, a lot. The resistance to wear, in my case, is very disappointing, but I haven't had a bad shave to date. $60 for 3-4 months of use is pretty steep especially when there are less expensive soaps that perform just as good (if not better in some cases). I could ease up on the lather as I make too much, but there is nothing worse than not having enough lather to prep, shave, and final wash/rinse with.

I aim to make Bob proud and blast through this last bit of soap lickety-split - time to break out the soap murderin' brushes.

mistercitizen · Apr 8, 2014

D.R. Harris Marlborough - Shave #63

Tuesday Evening

Prep: Shower / Baxter of California Daily Face Wash
Razor: 1952 X1 Gillette Tech w/ Fat Handle
Blade: Feather
Brush: Semogue 620 Boar
Soap: D.R. Harris Marlborough
Post: Cold water rinse / witch hazel
Aftershave: Williams Aqua Velva / Calani Simply Soap AS Balsam
Cologne: Dunhill Edition
Pomade: Grandad's Heavyweight

Ben

brianw · Apr 8, 2014

Continuing my SCS journey....

The Coconut bit the dust today

Next up SCS Fairway

10.01.2012 to 10.25.2012 - SCS Pumpkin....will replace
10.26.2012 to 01.30.2013 - SCS Sandlewood....( Huge puck from Sue auctions) will replace
02.01.2013 to 03.16.2013 - Klar Siefient....
03.17.2013 to 03.24.2013 - Vintage Yardley....(just a small amount, Thanks Rudy) Damn I wish could replace this
03.25.2013 to 04.05.2013 - Klar Siefient....will not replace
04.06.2013 to 05.06.2013 - Vintage Colgate....Wished I could replace
05.07.2013 to 05.25.2013 - LaToja Manantiales....I would replace if I could.. I do have 1 more puck
05.26.2013 to 05.29.2013 - Sample SCS Mochaccino....Will most definitely buy
05.30.2013 to 05.31.2013 - Sample Provence Sante cream....Will Not Buy
06.01.2013 to 06.09.2013 - SCS Bay Rum with a twist.... Will Replace
06.10.2013 to 06.21.2013 - SCS Lime.... Will Replace
06.22.2013 to 07.03.2013 - SCS Oak Moss Lavendula....Maybe Replace
07.04.2013 to 07.19.2013 - SCS Coconut....Must Replace
07.20.2013 to 08.12.2013 - SCS Moss Lime... Not a lover
08.13.2013 to 09.04.2013 - SCS Mochaccino... A must replace
09.05.2013 to 09.22.2013 - SCS Bulgarian Lavendar... meh scent... ?
09.23.2013 to 09.27.2013 - Godrej Cream... Okay stuff.... not replace
09.28.2013 to 10.21.2013 - SCS Pumpkin First Puck Excellent should be on everybodies list!!
10.22.2013 to 11.20.2013 - SCS Pumpkin Second Puck
11.21.2013 to 12.15.2013 - Partial Latoja Manantiales
12.16.2013 to 01.24.2014 - SCS Sandlewood... A must replace
01.25.2014 to 03.06.2014 - SCS Mochaccino... A must replace
03.07.2014 to 04.08.2014 - SCS Coconut... A must replace
04.09.2014 to 00.00.2014 - SCS Fairway

00.00.2014 to 00.00.2014 - SCS
00.00.2014 to 00.00.2014 - SCS
00.00.2014 to 00.00.2014 - SCS
00.00.2014 to 00.00.2014 - SCS
00.00.2014 to 00.00.2014 - SCS

sgtd · Apr 8, 2014

brianw said:
Continuing my SCS journey....

The Coconut bit the dust today

Next up SCS Fairway

10.01.2012 to 10.25.2012 - SCS Pumpkin....will replace
10.26.2012 to 01.30.2013 - SCS Sandlewood....( Huge puck from Sue auctions) will replace
02.01.2013 to 03.16.2013 - Klar Siefient....
03.17.2013 to 03.24.2013 - Vintage Yardley....(just a small amount, Thanks Rudy) Damn I wish could replace this
03.25.2013 to 04.05.2013 - Klar Siefient....will not replace
04.06.2013 to 05.06.2013 - Vintage Colgate....Wished I could replace
05.07.2013 to 05.25.2013 - LaToja Manantiales....I would replace if I could.. I do have 1 more puck
05.26.2013 to 05.29.2013 - Sample SCS Mochaccino....Will most definitely buy
05.30.2013 to 05.31.2013 - Sample Provence Sante cream....Will Not Buy
06.01.2013 to 06.09.2013 - SCS Bay Rum with a twist.... Will Replace
06.10.2013 to 06.21.2013 - SCS Lime.... Will Replace
06.22.2013 to 07.03.2013 - SCS Oak Moss Lavendula....Maybe Replace
07.04.2013 to 07.19.2013 - SCS Coconut....Must Replace
07.20.2013 to 08.12.2013 - SCS Moss Lime... Not a lover
08.13.2013 to 09.04.2013 - SCS Mochaccino... A must replace
09.05.2013 to 09.22.2013 - SCS Bulgarian Lavendar... meh scent... ?
09.23.2013 to 09.27.2013 - Godrej Cream... Okay stuff.... not replace
09.28.2013 to 10.21.2013 - SCS Pumpkin First Puck Excellent should be on everybodies list!!
10.22.2013 to 11.20.2013 - SCS Pumpkin Second Puck
11.21.2013 to 12.15.2013 - Partial Latoja Manantiales
12.16.2013 to 01.24.2014 - SCS Sandlewood... A must replace
01.25.2014 to 03.06.2014 - SCS Mochaccino... A must replace
03.07.2014 to 04.08.2014 - SCS Coconut... A must replace
04.09.2014 to 00.00.2014 - SCS Fairway

00.00.2014 to 00.00.2014 - SCS
00.00.2014 to 00.00.2014 - SCS
00.00.2014 to 00.00.2014 - SCS
00.00.2014 to 00.00.2014 - SCS
00.00.2014 to 00.00.2014 - SCS

Fairway's awesome stuff. Enjoy it!

jzuzphreek · Apr 9, 2014

So Brian, is it safe to say you'll probably only every buy SCS soaps?

I really wish the Woods didn't react so badly with my face, because I REALLY loved the scent and performance. I'm hesitant to buy any other SCS soaps in case it wasn't a fragrance oil issue, rather a common ingredient. I have been enjoying the Lavender aftershave milk though. I may have to get some more of those! And I just got an email today that they'll be releasing some other skin care products, so I should be able to get my wife on board.

brianw · Apr 9, 2014

Thats a pretty good assumption, although Arko is fantastic, Old AOS, LaToja Sticks, Arlington.... and the list goes on. It would probably be easier to list Soaps I will never buy........

mistercitizen · Apr 9, 2014

Starkicker said:
Ben,

Can you post a picture of your soap? I'm curious to see what it looks like after 62 shaves.

Thanks!

Yeah, it might have to wait another day..... but I'll hook you up with a pic!

Ben

mistercitizen · Apr 9, 2014

D.R. Harris Marlborough - Shave #64

Wednesday Evening

Prep: Shower / Baxter of California Daily Face Wash
Razor: 2013 Ikon Open Comb Deluxe with Bulldog Handle
Blade: Feather
Brush: Vie-Long 13061B Natural White 50/50 Horse
Soap: D.R. Harris Marlborough
Post: Cold water rinse / witch hazel
Aftershave: Old Spice AS Lotion / Nivea Sensitive Post Shave Balm
Cologne of the Evening: Old Spice
Pomade of the Day: Bees Knees High Sheen

Ben

brucered · Apr 10, 2014

It appears my Blue will at least make it to the weekend and maybe even through it.

It is getting difficult to get enough out as the end of the tube must be thicker metal and doesn't bend or give.

Finally numbers will be tallied when it's dead, but will be around 50 uses.

beeranon · Apr 10, 2014

Bruce, I see a couple of wrinkles in the rolled up part of the tube that could have a little cream in them! :laugh:

brucered said:
It appears my Blue will at least make it to the weekend and maybe even through it.

It is getting difficult to get enough out as the end of the tube must be thicker metal and doesn't bend or give.

Finally numbers will be tallied when it's dead, but will be around 50 uses.

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brucered · Apr 10, 2014

beeranon said:
Bruce, I see a couple of wrinkles in the rolled up part of the tube that could have a little cream in them!

Yeah, there is still a bit hiding in there, plus whatever is in the cap. When I unroll it to squeeze more out or the wrinkles it must weaken the tube, as it's developing little micro tears and oozing.

At least one more shave in it, that's for sure.

The best $8 cream ever.

mjemec · Apr 10, 2014

And Calani Tulach Ard is done after 16 shaves. Awesome scent and great performer and would definitely buy again in the future along with her aftershave balm and shower soap.

Next up is around 3/4 of a tub of TOBS Jermyn Street cream.

The journey so far:
2.12.2013 - 12.12.2013 Arko (16 g): 9 shaves, 1.8 g per shave
1.1.2014 - 18.1.2014 Figaro (56 g): 16 shaves, 3.5 g per shave
19.1.2014 - 6.2.2014 Tcheon Fung Sing Mandarino e Spezie aroma intenso (42 g): 16 shaves, 2.6 g per shave
7.2.2014 - 21.2.2014 Palmolive stick (21 g): 13 shaves, 1.6 g per shave
22.2.2014 - 22.3.2014 Institut Karité (42 g): 23 shaves, 1.8 g per shave
23.3.2014 - 10.4.2014 Calani Tulach Ard (59 g): 16 shaves, 3.7 g per shave
11.4.2014 - ** Taylor of Old Bond Street Jermyn Street cream

mistercitizen · Apr 10, 2014

mjemec said:
And Calani Tulach Ard is done after 16 shaves. Awesome scent and great performer and would definitely buy again in the future along with her aftershave balm and shower soap.

Next up is around 3/4 of a tub of TOBS Jermyn Street cream.

The journey so far:
2.12.2013 - 12.12.2013 Arko (16 g): 9 shaves, 1.8 g per shave
1.1.2014 - 18.1.2014 Figaro (56 g): 16 shaves, 3.5 g per shave
19.1.2014 - 6.2.2014 Tcheon Fung Sing Mandarino e Spezie aroma intenso (42 g): 16 shaves, 2.6 g per shave
7.2.2014 - 21.2.2014 Palmolive stick (21 g): 13 shaves, 1.6 g per shave
22.2.2014 - 22.3.2014 Institut Karité (42 g): 23 shaves, 1.8 g per shave
23.3.2014 - 10.4.2014 Calani Tulach Ard (59 g): 16 shaves, 3.7 g per shave
11.4.2014 - ** Taylor of Old Bond Street Jermyn Street cream

Wow, only 16 shaves from a puck of Calani. It doesn't surprise me too much, they are small after all. I got a bunch of Calani soap right before I started on my puck of DRH Marlborough. Maybe I should give the 3017 treatment to my puck of Tulach Ard after I'm done with my DRH Marlborough. A puck of Calani will be like a walk in the park compared to a puck of DRH.

Ben

FL shaver · Apr 10, 2014

brucered said:
The best $8 cream ever.

This is the kind of pronouncement that tests a man's resolve to use only the soaps and creams already in his possession. :001_unsur

mistercitizen · Apr 10, 2014

D.R. Harris Marlborough - Shave #65

Thursday Evening (2 year B&B anniversary shave)

Prep: Shower / Baxter of California Facial Scrub
Razor: Ikon Slant w/ UFO Kaiser Short Handle
Blade: Feather
Brush: Thater 4125/2 Two Band Super Badger (Bulb)
Soap: D.R. Harris Marlborough
Post: Cold water rinse / witch hazel
Aftershave: Aqua Velva Ice Sport AS Lotion / Nivea Sensitive Post Shave Balm
Pomade of the Day: Bees Knees High Sheen
Cologne of the Day: Creed Green Irish Tweed

Ben

Atalk · Apr 10, 2014

60 shaves into my tub of AoS Sandalwood cream and I have used up 86 grams of product which equates to 1.43 grams per shave.

I am trekking along and obtaining fantastic shaves...

eblau · Apr 11, 2014

Almost done the MdC. Probably 2 shaves left in the jar with only a small ring left around the bottom edges of the jar.

I started back on 1/26 and have 76 shaves on it. My Simpson Chubby 2 Super Two Band is delivering the coup de grâce.

I have to admit that I thought it would last a lot longer than this. My early shaves were using about 1g per shave, but the later shaves are more like 4-5g per shave because the soap has turned into a cream-like consistency like Bob observed.

It's definitely a great soap. No complaints from the lather, but given that it is so hard to obtain and the fact that it costs like $60 after shipping is included, I don't think I'll buy it again. I mean, that averages out to like $0.75 per shave which seems really high to me considering I got a tub of QCS Iced Key Lime soap for $17-18 and it lasted me almost 70 shaves.

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