SOTD: November 14 thru November 20 2011
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Wednesday AM:
Simpson Special Best Badger
Valobra stick
Slim set to 9
Gillette 7 O'Clock black (7)
Bay Rum
The 7th shave on this blade puts it onto a pretty exclusive list of blades that meet my specs. One very nice blade.
One very nice BBS shave.
I decided my plan after my blade testing is finished is to retest the very best blades. That's just a few. That shouldn't be as distasteful as testing a Dorco for instance. I've had enough of blade testing, but the final round should be OK; almost not like testing anything and just revisiting old friends.
Simpson Special Best Badger
Valobra stick
Slim set to 9
Gillette 7 O'Clock black (7)
Bay Rum
The 7th shave on this blade puts it onto a pretty exclusive list of blades that meet my specs. One very nice blade.
One very nice BBS shave.
I decided my plan after my blade testing is finished is to retest the very best blades. That's just a few. That shouldn't be as distasteful as testing a Dorco for instance. I've had enough of blade testing, but the final round should be OK; almost not like testing anything and just revisiting old friends.
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Good morning. Wednesday:
Jaggerooney w/Dorco 301, #3
BK 4
QCS Provence soap
Thayer's Lavender witch hazel
Harris Pink
C&S O&C
Jaggerooney w/Dorco 301, #3
BK 4
QCS Provence soap
Thayer's Lavender witch hazel
Harris Pink
C&S O&C
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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Wednesday, 16 November 2011
AOS Sandalwood Hard Shaving Soap
Isle of Man Simpson Polo 8 Super Shaving Brush
1968 Gillette Knack Razor (N-2)
Gillette Bleue Extra Blade
D.R. Harris Pink Aftershave Splash (rose version)
Geo. F. Trumper Sandalwood Skin Food
½ GFT Sandalwood Cologne + ½ LV Sandalo EdT
AOS Sandalwood Hard Shaving Soap
Isle of Man Simpson Polo 8 Super Shaving Brush
1968 Gillette Knack Razor (N-2)
Gillette Bleue Extra Blade
D.R. Harris Pink Aftershave Splash (rose version)
Geo. F. Trumper Sandalwood Skin Food
½ GFT Sandalwood Cologne + ½ LV Sandalo EdT
Regards,
Andy
Andy
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- m3m0ryleak
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- Location: Central Maryland
Razor : Parker 99R with a Supermax blade. The razor is ok, quality is kind of low, doors don't close 100% straight, shave was decent; the Indian supermax blades are ok, tugging on the third pass, I'm guessing these are only good for 1-2 shaves.
Brush : Omega 10029 baby pro.
Soap : New RR tester soap with a tobacco scent. Very nice, will have to consider this one.
Pre-shave : RR shave gel
Post : RR test A/S lotion followed by a tester of a milk balm I'm consider. The balm might be the best I've ever used, need to work on the scent though.
EdT : spray of Eucris by Trumpers.
Brush : Omega 10029 baby pro.
Soap : New RR tester soap with a tobacco scent. Very nice, will have to consider this one.
Pre-shave : RR shave gel
Post : RR test A/S lotion followed by a tester of a milk balm I'm consider. The balm might be the best I've ever used, need to work on the scent though.
EdT : spray of Eucris by Trumpers.
Last edited by RazoRock on Wed Nov 16, 2011 11:59 am, edited 1 time in total.
Wednesday, November 16th
Razor: GIBBS Adjustable "Click Pen"
Blade: Super Iridium
Brush: Thater Stout
Pre-Shave: Musgo Real Glyce Lime
Cream: Tabula Rasa Vetiver and Tangerine
A/S: Trumper Marlborough
Another great shave!
Razor: GIBBS Adjustable "Click Pen"
Blade: Super Iridium
Brush: Thater Stout
Pre-Shave: Musgo Real Glyce Lime
Cream: Tabula Rasa Vetiver and Tangerine
A/S: Trumper Marlborough
Another great shave!
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- Phil
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- desertbadger
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- Sodapopjones
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- Joined: Fri Nov 27, 2009 3:56 pm
- Location: Tempe, AZ
Wednesday
RazoRock XXX
Plisson
Merkur Slant HD
Personna Prep
444 After Shave balm
Vintage Mennen Skin Bracer After Shave
RazoRock XXX
Plisson
Merkur Slant HD
Personna Prep
444 After Shave balm
Vintage Mennen Skin Bracer After 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
Thursday's Shave
Razor: Merkur 38C
Blade: Personna Lab Blue (Shave #2)
Brush: none
Cream/Soap: Barbasol
A/S: Nivea for Men Artic Freeze After Shave
Blade: Personna Lab Blue (Shave #2)
Brush: none
Cream/Soap: Barbasol
A/S: Nivea for Men Artic Freeze After Shave
-Neal (DE user since 1998)
I shave therefore I am
I shave therefore I am
Thursday´s shave
Floris No. 89 Shaving Soap
Vulfix #2235 Super
Merkur HD 34G
Super Iridium
Castel Forbes 1445 Aftershave Balm
Vulfix #2235 Super
Merkur HD 34G
Super Iridium
Castel Forbes 1445 Aftershave Balm
Eric
Muhle R41/ Rapira
Thater Perspex '1' Silvertip
GFT Sandalwood Soap
Nivea asb mixed with 5 drops of Jojoba Oil
Trumpers soap, scent aside, does not impress me. Slight post shave irritation again today. Lather doesn't seem to hold water well enough. Back to Tabac, Cella et al
This aftershave 'mix' is really excellent. Jojoba oil, by itself, can eventually cause dryness, as it is very similar to your own skins sebum. Your body will compensate by ceasing production of sebum (stasis) - so while in the short term its a excellent moisteriser, it may have unwanted effects long term.
ps, for the same counter-intuitive reason, jojoba is often excellent at reducing acne.
Thater Perspex '1' Silvertip
GFT Sandalwood Soap
Nivea asb mixed with 5 drops of Jojoba Oil
Trumpers soap, scent aside, does not impress me. Slight post shave irritation again today. Lather doesn't seem to hold water well enough. Back to Tabac, Cella et al
This aftershave 'mix' is really excellent. Jojoba oil, by itself, can eventually cause dryness, as it is very similar to your own skins sebum. Your body will compensate by ceasing production of sebum (stasis) - so while in the short term its a excellent moisteriser, it may have unwanted effects long term.
ps, for the same counter-intuitive reason, jojoba is often excellent at reducing acne.
Thursday November 17,2011
Razor: Gillette NEW
Blade: Personna Red Pack @4
Soap: C&E Nomad
Brush: OMEGA boar 10290
A/S: Clubman Special Reserve
Razor: Gillette NEW
Blade: Personna Red Pack @4
Soap: C&E Nomad
Brush: OMEGA boar 10290
A/S: Clubman Special Reserve
Jay
"Hello Floyd, this is Barney Fife. Who's in the chair...well
get rid of 'em. I'm coming over and I'm ready for action!
That's right, I want the works...shave, haircut, witch hazel,
O.D. cologne, toilet water...If it smells I want it!"
"Hello Floyd, this is Barney Fife. Who's in the chair...well
get rid of 'em. I'm coming over and I'm ready for action!
That's right, I want the works...shave, haircut, witch hazel,
O.D. cologne, toilet water...If it smells I want it!"
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