SOTD: February 13 thru February 19, 2012
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Good afternoon. Monday AM:
Jaggerooney w/Dorco 301, #3
BK 4
Tabac soap
Thayer's Lavender witch hazel
Harris Pink
Trumper's Ajaccio Violet
Jaggerooney w/Dorco 301, #3
BK 4
Tabac soap
Thayer's Lavender witch hazel
Harris Pink
Trumper's Ajaccio Violet
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
Monday
Jake's Sport Shaving Cream
Plisson
Boker King Cutter 8/8
444 After Shave Balm
Vitos Colonia Aquarelle
A superb SR shave.
Jake's Sport Shaving Cream
Plisson
Boker King Cutter 8/8
444 After Shave Balm
Vitos Colonia Aquarelle
A superb SR 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
- woodsrider
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- desertbadger
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- Duke of Silvertip!
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Tuesday's Shave
Razor: Merkur Futur
Blade: Derby Extra (Shave #2)
Brush: none
Cream/Soap: Barbasol
A/S: Nivea for Men Artic Freeze After Shave
A/S: Lubrderm Men’s 3-in-1 Fragrance Free Lotion
Blade: Derby Extra (Shave #2)
Brush: none
Cream/Soap: Barbasol
A/S: Nivea for Men Artic Freeze After Shave
A/S: Lubrderm Men’s 3-in-1 Fragrance Free Lotion
-Neal (DE user since 1998)
I shave therefore I am
I shave therefore I am
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Geo. F. Trumper´s Spanish Leather Shaving Cream
Simpson Tulip 2
Edwin Jagger DE86
Swede
C&E Sienna Aftershave Balm
First go with the Spanish Leather. The cream has all the hallmarks of Trumper´s creams. I find the scent very nice and comes across very nice in the cream. It´s not stong at all and lasts the whole shave.
Simpson Tulip 2
Edwin Jagger DE86
Swede
C&E Sienna Aftershave Balm
First go with the Spanish Leather. The cream has all the hallmarks of Trumper´s creams. I find the scent very nice and comes across very nice in the cream. It´s not stong at all and lasts the whole shave.
Eric
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- Location: Chicago, IL
Tuesday, February 14, 2012. Good Morning!
Morning Coffee: Hills Brothers Original Blend
Prep: Wash face with Musgo Real Glyce Lime
Razor: Schick I2 Hydro-magic
Blade: Schick
Soap: Proraso
Brush: Omega 10005
Scuttle: Dirty Bird 1.5
Post: Cold water rinse followed by some Proraso After Shave
Morning Coffee: Hills Brothers Original Blend
Prep: Wash face with Musgo Real Glyce Lime
Razor: Schick I2 Hydro-magic
Blade: Schick
Soap: Proraso
Brush: Omega 10005
Scuttle: Dirty Bird 1.5
Post: Cold water rinse followed by some Proraso After Shave
Johnny
"Younger than some, older than most" - Wet shaving for 50+ years
"Younger than some, older than most" - Wet shaving for 50+ years
Gillette 1950s superspeed razor
Gillette Platinum Plus blade (shave #2)
Somerset Simpson Keyhole 3 Best
T&H Ultimate Comfort SC
Alum
TGR ASB
Floris No.89 EDT
it is a rare day indeed when i decide to use an alum block post shave. i like the feeling it gives at the time but it seems to lead to irritation of my skin later in the day for some reason, even though i make sure to rinse it all off thoroughly. i don't think i'll be using it again any time soon.
Gillette Platinum Plus blade (shave #2)
Somerset Simpson Keyhole 3 Best
T&H Ultimate Comfort SC
Alum
TGR ASB
Floris No.89 EDT
it is a rare day indeed when i decide to use an alum block post shave. i like the feeling it gives at the time but it seems to lead to irritation of my skin later in the day for some reason, even though i make sure to rinse it all off thoroughly. i don't think i'll be using it again any time soon.
Remember: this is all just wasted time and lives talking nonsense to strangers about pieces of metal, hair and chemical compounds.
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Valentine's Day!
Prep: Hot shower
Soap/cream: Portman Square English Style Cream - Gin & Tonic
Brush: Ever-Ready C40
Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable I-2 birth year/quarter, (5)
Blade: Super-Max SS (3)
Cold water rinse
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
M&L Florida Water
This morning was the first use of the Portman Square English Style Cream, in the Gin & Tonic
scent that I received from Phil @ BullGoose. After trying the other two scents of this "croap",
I'm really getting the hang of getting a good lather from it! Face lathering with a soft brush (my
Ever-Ready C40 is the softest I have) seems to be the way to go, and while it doesn't provide
luxurious lather, it's still good. But this cream really shines when it comes to slickness - wow!
Touch-up was a breeze after my 3 pass shave, due to my face being really slick afterwards - and
rinsing was quick, too. The Gin & Tonic scent is great - you can really discern the juniper/citrus
in it! It felt a little "hot" on my face, though it didn't leave any lasting signs of irritation. For me,
the Tropical Coconut scent that I tried last week is a better match for my skin type, but YMMV...
Overall, the best shave I've had in a while - and the Florida Water was a great way to top it off!
85% BBS, 15% DFS
Prep: Hot shower
Soap/cream: Portman Square English Style Cream - Gin & Tonic
Brush: Ever-Ready C40
Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable I-2 birth year/quarter, (5)
Blade: Super-Max SS (3)
Cold water rinse
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
M&L Florida Water
This morning was the first use of the Portman Square English Style Cream, in the Gin & Tonic
scent that I received from Phil @ BullGoose. After trying the other two scents of this "croap",
I'm really getting the hang of getting a good lather from it! Face lathering with a soft brush (my
Ever-Ready C40 is the softest I have) seems to be the way to go, and while it doesn't provide
luxurious lather, it's still good. But this cream really shines when it comes to slickness - wow!
Touch-up was a breeze after my 3 pass shave, due to my face being really slick afterwards - and
rinsing was quick, too. The Gin & Tonic scent is great - you can really discern the juniper/citrus
in it! It felt a little "hot" on my face, though it didn't leave any lasting signs of irritation. For me,
the Tropical Coconut scent that I tried last week is a better match for my skin type, but YMMV...
Overall, the best shave I've had in a while - and the Florida Water was a great way to top it off!
85% BBS, 15% DFS
-Mike
- desertbadger
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