Pre-shave: a mix of my samples for beard softening
SC: Castle Forbes Cedarwood/Sandalwood
Brush: Big handled Rooney Butterscotch with TGN UK Silvertip Knot
Razor: Cooncatbob's Bull Mastiff XL Deluxe
Head: Merkur 34c
Blade: Feather, a few days old
After the shave: COBigelow Witch Hazel Skin Tonic; then a splash of Osage Rub, followed off with a bit of Proraso Dopobarba
SOTD: May 24 thru May 30 2010
Friday, a very good day, starting with the shave ---
Gary
SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
Gillette '68 LBH Adjustable / Super Iridium blade
Coates Lime Shave Cream
Caswell-Massey No. 6 Aftershave and Cologne
I mentioned to my wife, in a shave geeky way, that I'd had a particularly fine shave this morning. She gave me a sarcastic look and said "SOTD?"
I guess she's been looking over my shoulder as I type.
Coates Lime Shave Cream
Caswell-Massey No. 6 Aftershave and Cologne
I mentioned to my wife, in a shave geeky way, that I'd had a particularly fine shave this morning. She gave me a sarcastic look and said "SOTD?"
I guess she's been looking over my shoulder as I type.
--Bob--
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joe mcclaine
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- Location: Behind you!
Saturday's Shave
Razor: Merkur 38C
Blade: Derby Extra (Shave #1)
Brush: none
Cream/Soap: Barbasol
A/S: Nivea for Men Sensitive Extra Soothing A/S Balm
Blade: Derby Extra (Shave #1)
Brush: none
Cream/Soap: Barbasol
A/S: Nivea for Men Sensitive Extra Soothing A/S Balm
-Neal (DE user since 1998)
I shave therefore I am
I shave therefore I am
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Quintus Metellus
- Posts: 1009
- Joined: Sat May 03, 2008 11:19 am
- Location: Cincinnati, OH
Omega Retaggio brush
Speick shaving "stuck"
Fusion ProGlide
Injector w/PRC Schick
C.O. Bigelow Tonic as
The lube strip on the ProGlide is enormous and gums things up. Little cut as a result, and I gave up after 1.5 passes and minimal beard reduction. A pass with the Injector fixed it, but I expect some ingrowns on my neck.
$10 and a morning shave that I'll never get back.
Regards,
Speick shaving "stuck"
Fusion ProGlide
Injector w/PRC Schick
C.O. Bigelow Tonic as
The lube strip on the ProGlide is enormous and gums things up. Little cut as a result, and I gave up after 1.5 passes and minimal beard reduction. A pass with the Injector fixed it, but I expect some ingrowns on my neck.
$10 and a morning shave that I'll never get back.
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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Nick Freeh
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- Joined: Mon Apr 06, 2009 10:34 am
- Location: Chicago, IL
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Razor: Merkur Progress XL
Blade: Super Iridium
Brush: Simpson Emperor 2
Soap: Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet (not the latest formula)
A/S: Generic Witch Hazel, Ogallala Bay Rum, Limes & Peppercorns Toner
Effortless lather and excellent shave--number 15 for the Iridium. This was my first use of PBB and it lives up to its hype, IMO. I wasn't sure what A/S would be appropriate, but I don't think it's critical. I ended up using the Ogallala BR, L & P on the theory that it should be somewhat consistent with the citrus and pepper part of the Blenheim Bouquet scent. Whether the theory was correct or not, the Ogallala provided a great finish.
Razor: Merkur Progress XL
Blade: Super Iridium
Brush: Simpson Emperor 2
Soap: Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet (not the latest formula)
A/S: Generic Witch Hazel, Ogallala Bay Rum, Limes & Peppercorns Toner
Effortless lather and excellent shave--number 15 for the Iridium. This was my first use of PBB and it lives up to its hype, IMO. I wasn't sure what A/S would be appropriate, but I don't think it's critical. I ended up using the Ogallala BR, L & P on the theory that it should be somewhat consistent with the citrus and pepper part of the Blenheim Bouquet scent. Whether the theory was correct or not, the Ogallala provided a great finish.
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Thalay Sagar
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- Joined: Tue Apr 08, 2008 8:14 am
- Location: Roanoke, Virginia
- Contact:
Good morning. Saturday:
Jaggerooney w/Dorco 301, #2
Semogue 1250
Fitjar Lavender soap
Thayer's Lavender witch hazel
Fitjar Neroli A/S Balm
English Fern
Jaggerooney w/Dorco 301, #2
Semogue 1250
Fitjar Lavender soap
Thayer's Lavender witch hazel
Fitjar Neroli A/S Balm
English Fern
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
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Razor: D.R. Harris Chatsworth
Blade: Super Iridium
Brush: Vie-Long 16510
Pre-Shave: Musgo Real Glyce Lime
Cream: TOBS Avocado
A/S: TOBS Sandalwood Gel
Razor: D.R. Harris Chatsworth
Blade: Super Iridium
Brush: Vie-Long 16510
Pre-Shave: Musgo Real Glyce Lime
Cream: TOBS Avocado
A/S: TOBS Sandalwood Gel
http://www.bullgooseshaving.com -Rocnel, Barbaros, Boellis Panama, Savonniere du Moulin, Asylum Shave Works and so much more.
- Phil
- Phil
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desertbadger
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- Joined: Tue Jan 20, 2009 8:42 pm
- Location: Southern CA desert
Quick shave, but very good anyway,
Prep and shaving cream: Used the last bit of my mixed up group of shaving cream samples. It lasted me about 6 weeks.
No brush today!
Razor and blade: Cooncatbob's Bull Mastiff XL Deluxe with the Merkur head and a Feather blade with an unknown # of shaves on it.
After the shave: COBigelow Mentha Body Lotion. Good menthol cooldown.
And I was out the door by 7, right on time, and early to arrive at my destination. Great way to start the day on a beautiful Saturday morning of a 3 day weekend.
Have a great Memorial Day!
Prep and shaving cream: Used the last bit of my mixed up group of shaving cream samples. It lasted me about 6 weeks.
No brush today!
Razor and blade: Cooncatbob's Bull Mastiff XL Deluxe with the Merkur head and a Feather blade with an unknown # of shaves on it.
After the shave: COBigelow Mentha Body Lotion. Good menthol cooldown.
And I was out the door by 7, right on time, and early to arrive at my destination. Great way to start the day on a beautiful Saturday morning of a 3 day weekend.
Have a great Memorial Day!
Gary
SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
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Empty Words
- Posts: 900
- Joined: Sun Jul 13, 2008 10:03 am