SOTD July 23 - 29
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Hot shower
Proraso Pre-Post towards end of shower
Plisson EW #10
'60 Fatboy w/ Crystal blade (Day 2)
JM Fraser's cream
Warm water rinse
Cold water rinse
Pinaud Clubman A/S splash
Cold water rinse
Tryphon Mentolo A/S balm + Mama Bear's Peppermint/Menthol A/S milk + AOS Sandalwood A/S balm
AOS Sandalwood EdT
Proraso Pre-Post towards end of shower
Plisson EW #10
'60 Fatboy w/ Crystal blade (Day 2)
JM Fraser's cream
Warm water rinse
Cold water rinse
Pinaud Clubman A/S splash
Cold water rinse
Tryphon Mentolo A/S balm + Mama Bear's Peppermint/Menthol A/S milk + AOS Sandalwood A/S balm
AOS Sandalwood EdT
I missed yesterday. 
Good morning all.
No pics today.
MUSIC: Eat a Peach - Allman Brothers (vinyl)
Hot Shower
Issy's Dublin Irish Tweed
MBs Rosemary/Mint Shampoo
4 Coors Mortar
J. M. Fraser's SC
Saville Row SR3824 Finest Silvertip
1938-41 Gillette Sheraton w/IP (day 1)
3 passes
No Styptic Pencil
WWR
CWR
Alum Bock
CWR
QED Da Vinci Water
Polar Ice AS
Mama Bear British Leather EdT
Pinaud Eau de Portugal Hair Tonic
Fairly aggressive razor with the IP. Good shaver, a "singing" razor. Sounds just like a str8. Shaving angle is important to prevent weepers. Almost got me if it had not been for the forgivness of the Fraser's SC.
First time I have used this cream and it is outstanding! Very slick and protective.
Thanks Newfi!
Have an outstanding day!
Good morning all.
No pics today.
MUSIC: Eat a Peach - Allman Brothers (vinyl)
Hot Shower
Issy's Dublin Irish Tweed
MBs Rosemary/Mint Shampoo
4 Coors Mortar
J. M. Fraser's SC
Saville Row SR3824 Finest Silvertip
1938-41 Gillette Sheraton w/IP (day 1)
3 passes
No Styptic Pencil
WWR
CWR
Alum Bock
CWR
QED Da Vinci Water
Polar Ice AS
Mama Bear British Leather EdT
Pinaud Eau de Portugal Hair Tonic
Fairly aggressive razor with the IP. Good shaver, a "singing" razor. Sounds just like a str8. Shaving angle is important to prevent weepers. Almost got me if it had not been for the forgivness of the Fraser's SC.
First time I have used this cream and it is outstanding! Very slick and protective.
Thanks Newfi!
Have an outstanding day!
Merkur Classic /w Derby (corked, Day 3)
Vulfix Pure Badger
Williams/Mann SC Super Lather
Da Vinci Water
Proraso ASB
Vulfix Pure Badger
Williams/Mann SC Super Lather
Da Vinci Water
Proraso ASB
1924 silver-plated Gillette "Bostonian" w/Israeli Personna blade
"Frank", Sterling-silver pure-badger shaving brush
"Nora", Sterling-silver shaving mug
QED Jasmine shaving soap
No styptic pencil
Witch-hazel
Milizia Uomo Vetyver EDT
"Frank", Sterling-silver pure-badger shaving brush
"Nora", Sterling-silver shaving mug
QED Jasmine shaving soap
No styptic pencil
Witch-hazel
Milizia Uomo Vetyver EDT
1970's gillette SS/Merkur blade (1)
t&h silver tip brush
KMF jasmine
4711 a/s
Nive ASB
this was my frist DE shave in a LONG time (several years)... and the only DE shave with a legitimate blade (I had only used Walgreens brand prior). I've been using a str8 for the past 3 years, but wanted to change things up. The DE shave was quite enjoyable, and the Merkur blade felt great. The shave is not 100% BBS, but pretty freakin' close. No nicks, no irritation. Not bad for what is essentially one of my first tries with a DE. I also have a Merkur HD, I am interested to see how it compares the SS. I've used the HD a couple times in the past... this was my first go with the SS.
I had forgotten how much more effort there is in using a str8 than other types of razors (even though shaving with a str8 is pretty much on auto-pilot, as it is all muscle memory at this point). I consider myself a pretty well accomplished str8 razor shaver, but there is just inherently a lot more concentration that goes into using one of those things. I had gotten so used to shaving with one, I didn't even think about it. So, for the mean time, I will likely be using a DE more often than a straight. Then, I'll get sick of the DE after a point, and go back to just using the str8... it's nice to have options so you never get bored!
t&h silver tip brush
KMF jasmine
4711 a/s
Nive ASB
this was my frist DE shave in a LONG time (several years)... and the only DE shave with a legitimate blade (I had only used Walgreens brand prior). I've been using a str8 for the past 3 years, but wanted to change things up. The DE shave was quite enjoyable, and the Merkur blade felt great. The shave is not 100% BBS, but pretty freakin' close. No nicks, no irritation. Not bad for what is essentially one of my first tries with a DE. I also have a Merkur HD, I am interested to see how it compares the SS. I've used the HD a couple times in the past... this was my first go with the SS.
I had forgotten how much more effort there is in using a str8 than other types of razors (even though shaving with a str8 is pretty much on auto-pilot, as it is all muscle memory at this point). I consider myself a pretty well accomplished str8 razor shaver, but there is just inherently a lot more concentration that goes into using one of those things. I had gotten so used to shaving with one, I didn't even think about it. So, for the mean time, I will likely be using a DE more often than a straight. Then, I'll get sick of the DE after a point, and go back to just using the str8... it's nice to have options so you never get bored!
Feather AC Straight
Feather Super blade
Savile Row 3118
TGQ Desert Highlander
Em's Place Cucumber Splash
JASON 6-in-1 Aftershave
No EdT today (again)
Feather Super blade
Savile Row 3118
TGQ Desert Highlander
Em's Place Cucumber Splash
JASON 6-in-1 Aftershave
No EdT today (again)
Tuesday
Taylor's Mr. Taylor shaving cream
Rooney 1M Super brush
Gillette HD Rocket with Feather blade
Taylor's Sandalwood aftershave gel
Floris 89
I haven't used a Feather in a long time. In the Rocket it gave a really smooth and comfortable shave. Also, I continue to be impressed by the quality of the Taylor's shaving creams, reformulated thought they be. Indeed, I used to find Taylor's a bit heavy for my taste. This version is lighter and lathers extremely well.
Ken
Taylor's Mr. Taylor shaving cream
Rooney 1M Super brush
Gillette HD Rocket with Feather blade
Taylor's Sandalwood aftershave gel
Floris 89
I haven't used a Feather in a long time. In the Rocket it gave a really smooth and comfortable shave. Also, I continue to be impressed by the quality of the Taylor's shaving creams, reformulated thought they be. Indeed, I used to find Taylor's a bit heavy for my taste. This version is lighter and lathers extremely well.
Ken
Tuesday
Schick Type I1 injector w/ Schick blade
SR-230 super badger brush
QED Fresh Lime Shaving Soap
Thayers Lemon Astringent
Geo. F. Trumper Limes Skin Food
Geo. F. Trumper Eucris Cologne (sample)
SR-230 super badger brush
QED Fresh Lime Shaving Soap
Thayers Lemon Astringent
Geo. F. Trumper Limes Skin Food
Geo. F. Trumper Eucris Cologne (sample)
38C / Derby
EJ Medium Super Badger Brush
D.R. Harris Arlington SS
Aloe Vera Gel
EJ Medium Super Badger Brush
D.R. Harris Arlington SS
Aloe Vera Gel
Merkur HD-IP
Rooney 1SSS
GFT Sandalwood SS
D R Harris Sandalwood Splash
Natureade 80 Aloe
Brooks Brothers 1818
Rooney 1SSS
GFT Sandalwood SS
D R Harris Sandalwood Splash
Natureade 80 Aloe
Brooks Brothers 1818
Tuesday...
Wars shave cream
C&E badger brush
Wapienica 5/8 straight
Proraso ASB
Coral skin food
Caron Yatagan
I'm falling into a rut, and I like it!
Wars shave cream
C&E badger brush
Wapienica 5/8 straight
Proraso ASB
Coral skin food
Caron Yatagan
I'm falling into a rut, and I like it!
Merkur Slant Hammer
Feather
Plisson #12
Tabac
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Poor man's scuttle
Ashton XX Old Church
Feather
Plisson #12
Tabac
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Poor man's scuttle
Ashton XX Old Church
Merkur Classic w/Tesco (day 3)
Kent T8
Honeybee Green Tea SS
Taylors St. James A/S
Nivea Cooling Balm
Kent T8
Honeybee Green Tea SS
Taylors St. James A/S
Nivea Cooling Balm
C&E best
'47 Aristocrat w/IP
QED wild rose soap
QED rose toner
DRH Pink
'47 Aristocrat w/IP
QED wild rose soap
QED rose toner
DRH Pink
Hot shower and towel
Shavemac 944
C&E Sienna Shaving Soap
Boker 5/8 Square Point
Proraso ASB
Tabac Edc
This week Mt. Pleasant, Texas.
Raf
Shavemac 944
C&E Sienna Shaving Soap
Boker 5/8 Square Point
Proraso ASB
Tabac Edc
This week Mt. Pleasant, Texas.
Raf
B&B ebony Silvertip
Progress with Feather for the first 3 passes
'50s SS with Derby for 4th and touchups
MB Gentlemens blend with Trumper's Lime SC
Mosswood AS and MB Winter balm
My closest to BBS shave to date.
A touch of Road Rash, that I'll chaulk up to my first time with the SS. ATG with feathers tend to nick up my face.
Progress with Feather for the first 3 passes
'50s SS with Derby for 4th and touchups
MB Gentlemens blend with Trumper's Lime SC
Mosswood AS and MB Winter balm
My closest to BBS shave to date.
A touch of Road Rash, that I'll chaulk up to my first time with the SS. ATG with feathers tend to nick up my face.
Merkur Progress
DORCO blade
EJ Medium Silvertip
Coates Tea Tree cream
C&E Nomad ASB
The Progress on 1 with a DORCO blade is probably the mildest combo I've found to date. Too mild, as it would probably take me 6 passes to get a dcently close shave!
DORCO blade
EJ Medium Silvertip
Coates Tea Tree cream
C&E Nomad ASB
The Progress on 1 with a DORCO blade is probably the mildest combo I've found to date. Too mild, as it would probably take me 6 passes to get a dcently close shave!
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