SOTD: March 15 thru March 21 2010
- desertbadger
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- Empty Words
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Proraso pre shave
Williams shave soap
Parker 60R
Derby Extra
Alum block
Nivea post shave balm
This is almost the end of my fourth week with a DE and the second day for the Derby blade. This was a closer shave than I got with the Sharks that came with the razor. The Alum is a big improvement over witch hazel for me. And the Williams is better for me than the Omega cream I've been trying. The proraso is a revelation. I've never used a pre shave before and I don't think I'll ever go without one now.
Williams shave soap
Parker 60R
Derby Extra
Alum block
Nivea post shave balm
This is almost the end of my fourth week with a DE and the second day for the Derby blade. This was a closer shave than I got with the Sharks that came with the razor. The Alum is a big improvement over witch hazel for me. And the Williams is better for me than the Omega cream I've been trying. The proraso is a revelation. I've never used a pre shave before and I don't think I'll ever go without one now.
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- Duke of Silvertip!
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Saturday
Bic Sensitive
Edwin Jagger Best Badger
Kent Soap
Old Spice a/s
Thought I'd give one of these Bics a try. I really didn't know what to expect, but I think the word I am looking for is "Wow!" You pick one out of the bag (99p for 10) and it feels pretty poor, but start shaving and all that is forgotten.
3 passes; WTG, XTG, ATG - no problem -BBS. Colour me impressed.
Ian
Bic Sensitive
Edwin Jagger Best Badger
Kent Soap
Old Spice a/s
Thought I'd give one of these Bics a try. I really didn't know what to expect, but I think the word I am looking for is "Wow!" You pick one out of the bag (99p for 10) and it feels pretty poor, but start shaving and all that is forgotten.
3 passes; WTG, XTG, ATG - no problem -BBS. Colour me impressed.
Ian
Those who design "Fool Proof" systems often underestimate the ability of fools.
- L. Martino
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Good morning. Saturday:
Rooney EJ87 w/Dorco 301
SR 3120
Alraz "The Bomb" Lavender
Thayer's Lavender witch hazel
Harris Pink
D'Orsay Arome 3
The sweet spot for The Bomb has been found. Nice.
Rooney EJ87 w/Dorco 301
SR 3120
Alraz "The Bomb" Lavender
Thayer's Lavender witch hazel
Harris Pink
D'Orsay Arome 3
The sweet spot for The Bomb has been found. Nice.
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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Chris, glad to hear it. It does require a shade more work and time, but it's worth it.
Omega 30005
T&H Sandal sc
Merkur "1904"
Dorco 301 #5
Harris Pink a/s
C&S No. 88
Sampling the C&S again. I like it more than I recalled. Don't know if I'll buy a bottle, but it's nice stuff indeed.
Regards,
Omega 30005
T&H Sandal sc
Merkur "1904"
Dorco 301 #5
Harris Pink a/s
C&S No. 88
Sampling the C&S again. I like it more than I recalled. Don't know if I'll buy a bottle, but it's nice stuff indeed.
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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Tim, it is and it does. Definitely not a soap/cream for those who like the easy rewards of a classic British product, but The Bomb most certainly yields a damn fine shave. And funny you said that about the C&S- I had the same reaction. Of late, however, I find myself enjoying it quite a bit.
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
Vulfix 374 Super
Merkur HD/Wilkinson Classic
The Body Shop Maca Root Shaving Cream
Thayers Witch Hazel After Shave
A light smear of Weleda After Shave Balm
Yesterday's shave with the BiC disposable was good but not lasting, I noticed a fair bit of stubble by late evening. Back to the good ol' Merkur this morning for a close and comfy shave.
A good weekend to all!
Merkur HD/Wilkinson Classic
The Body Shop Maca Root Shaving Cream
Thayers Witch Hazel After Shave
A light smear of Weleda After Shave Balm
Yesterday's shave with the BiC disposable was good but not lasting, I noticed a fair bit of stubble by late evening. Back to the good ol' Merkur this morning for a close and comfy shave.
A good weekend to all!
Good shaving,
Gary
Gary
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