Sunday:
Razor - Merkur HD 11C
Blade - Merkur Super Platinum
Brush - Kent BK4
Cream - Trumper Almond
Balm - Proraso Liquid Cream
Cologne - Geo. F. Trumper Sandalwood
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John
SOTD: February 15th thru February 21st 2010
Omega 20106 Pro
TOBS Lavender sc
Merkur 1904 razor
Dorco ST301 blade
DR Harris Pink a/s
Mr. Taylor cologne
Cool springlike day. Perfect.
Regards,
TOBS Lavender sc
Merkur 1904 razor
Dorco ST301 blade
DR Harris Pink a/s
Mr. Taylor cologne
Cool springlike day. Perfect.
Regards,
Regards,
Tim
Why should we not meet, not always as dyspeptics, to tell our bad dreams, but sometimes as eupeptics, to congratulate each other on the ever-glorious morning? - Henry David Thoreau
Tim
Why should we not meet, not always as dyspeptics, to tell our bad dreams, but sometimes as eupeptics, to congratulate each other on the ever-glorious morning? - Henry David Thoreau
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Thalay Sagar
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Good morning. Sunday:
Rooney EJ87 w/Dorco 301
Simpson A&S #3
Fitjar Wild Things Well Bred cream
Thayer's Lavender witch hazel
Poor Man's Pink
CF Pre-shave as A/S
Atkinson's Guajaco Wood
Have a good head cold, so went for pungent today.
Rooney EJ87 w/Dorco 301
Simpson A&S #3
Fitjar Wild Things Well Bred cream
Thayer's Lavender witch hazel
Poor Man's Pink
CF Pre-shave as A/S
Atkinson's Guajaco Wood
Have a good head cold, so went for pungent today.
Best,
Chris
“Isn't it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it too?”
― Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Chris
“Isn't it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it too?”
― Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
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Nick Freeh
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Sunday Shave
Just to set the record straight, the Gillette 7 O'Clock Black that I used yesterday is not manufactured in Russia, but India. I had received it in a pack of Gillette Indian Wilkinsons as (I guess) a promotion. I like the Indian Wilkinsons, but the 7 O'Clock Blacks are not for me.
Now for today's shave:
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Merkur Long Handled Progress
Astra Superior Platinum (shave #4)
Simpson Colonel X2L
Tabac Soap
Dickinson’s Witch Hazel
Ogallala Bay Rum Toner
Wonderful shave this morning. The WH alone would have been a fine finish but the Ogallala Bay Rum just added to the total experience. The scent--a very light one--of the Bay Rum also integrated well with that of the Tabac.
-Vance
Now for today's shave:
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Merkur Long Handled Progress
Astra Superior Platinum (shave #4)
Simpson Colonel X2L
Tabac Soap
Dickinson’s Witch Hazel
Ogallala Bay Rum Toner
Wonderful shave this morning. The WH alone would have been a fine finish but the Ogallala Bay Rum just added to the total experience. The scent--a very light one--of the Bay Rum also integrated well with that of the Tabac.
-Vance
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"Vance, perhaps there's a difference in beards, technique, whatever, but I've gone eight shaves with a 7 o'clock black label."
Yes, I'm sure they are well-liked by some. I understand they are rather expensive and are considered a "premium" blade. I get the best results, though, from Astra Superiors, Gillette 7 O'Clock Yellows, Iridium Supers, and Feathers. I've been getting around 10 shaves from the Iridiums, making the cost per shave fairly close to that of the Astras (from which I get around 5 shaves).
I think the wet shavers' mantra of "YMMV" is nowhere more applicable than with blades (although scents might run a close second).
Glad the Blacks are working out so well for you.
-Vance
Yes, I'm sure they are well-liked by some. I understand they are rather expensive and are considered a "premium" blade. I get the best results, though, from Astra Superiors, Gillette 7 O'Clock Yellows, Iridium Supers, and Feathers. I've been getting around 10 shaves from the Iridiums, making the cost per shave fairly close to that of the Astras (from which I get around 5 shaves).
I think the wet shavers' mantra of "YMMV" is nowhere more applicable than with blades (although scents might run a close second).
Glad the Blacks are working out so well for you.
-Vance
Sunday Morning:
Hot Shower/Hot Towel/Proraso Glycerin Cleansing Bar
1966 Gillette TECH (Ball End)
Iridium Super (Shave #3)
Vulfix #18 Boar
Van Der Hagen Deluxe SS
Pinaud Clubman A/S
Vaseline IRML Lotion
Another fantastic shave while keeping it basic. The Iridium was JUST able to squeak out a third shave, although it was a tad rough. Got some of my best lather ever from the Van Der Hagen. Definitely one of the best readily available shaving products at a fraction of the cost of the other junk that stores sell. Very happy with today's shave.
Hot Shower/Hot Towel/Proraso Glycerin Cleansing Bar
1966 Gillette TECH (Ball End)
Iridium Super (Shave #3)
Vulfix #18 Boar
Van Der Hagen Deluxe SS
Pinaud Clubman A/S
Vaseline IRML Lotion
Another fantastic shave while keeping it basic. The Iridium was JUST able to squeak out a third shave, although it was a tad rough. Got some of my best lather ever from the Van Der Hagen. Definitely one of the best readily available shaving products at a fraction of the cost of the other junk that stores sell. Very happy with today's shave.
Scott "The Heart Break Kid"
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Rooney Alibaba Medium
AOS Sandalwood Shave Soap
Moss Scuttle
Rugra 5/8, touched up on 16K and CrOx leather then balsa paddle strops
Generic witch hazel
St. Charles Shave Sandalwood AS
It's taken over a year for me to get shaving with a straight to where it's routine and BBS shaves are an expectation instead of an occasssional outcome. I find that honing and "touching-up" are more frequent than expected from what I read on the forums (here and SRP). The suggestion that this may be to imperfect stropping could be true. Is touching up after a few shaves (~4-5) that unexpeted given the life a DE blade is typicaly 3-7 shaves?
(Moderators: Move this comment to Straight Razor Forum if more appropriate.)
AOS Sandalwood Shave Soap
Moss Scuttle
Rugra 5/8, touched up on 16K and CrOx leather then balsa paddle strops
Generic witch hazel
St. Charles Shave Sandalwood AS
It's taken over a year for me to get shaving with a straight to where it's routine and BBS shaves are an expectation instead of an occasssional outcome. I find that honing and "touching-up" are more frequent than expected from what I read on the forums (here and SRP). The suggestion that this may be to imperfect stropping could be true. Is touching up after a few shaves (~4-5) that unexpeted given the life a DE blade is typicaly 3-7 shaves?
(Moderators: Move this comment to Straight Razor Forum if more appropriate.)
Dave
"Sanity is a madness put to good use." - George Santayana (…like a wet shaver with an acquisition disorder.)
"Sanity is a madness put to good use." - George Santayana (…like a wet shaver with an acquisition disorder.)
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