SOTD: September 10 thru September 16, 2012
Tuesday's Shave
Razor: BRW Bull Mastiff XL/Gillette Tech Head
Blade: Astra Superior Platinum (Shave #2)
Brush: none
Cream/Soap: Barbasol
A/S: Nivea for Men Sensitive Extra Soothing A/S Balm
Blade: Astra Superior Platinum (Shave #2)
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
- churchilllafemme
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Tuesday AM 09-11-12
Becker scuttle
Somerset Simpson Persian Jar 3 2-Band Super (25/53)
DR Harris Windsor shaving cream
Feather AS
Gillette Platinum Plus (2)
DR Harris Windsor aftershave
A great shave. The Becker texture seems to aid lather production more than my other scuttles. The PJ3, although truly a great brush, is possibly just a touch too big for my taste. And the Windsor cream, although very good, tends to get tacky/sticky by the end of a pass. The aftershave, with its touch of melon, is a fine finish.
Becker scuttle
Somerset Simpson Persian Jar 3 2-Band Super (25/53)
DR Harris Windsor shaving cream
Feather AS
Gillette Platinum Plus (2)
DR Harris Windsor aftershave
A great shave. The Becker texture seems to aid lather production more than my other scuttles. The PJ3, although truly a great brush, is possibly just a touch too big for my taste. And the Windsor cream, although very good, tends to get tacky/sticky by the end of a pass. The aftershave, with its touch of melon, is a fine finish.
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John
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Tuesday 09-11-12. MUSIC: The Jam_LP The Very Best Of The Jam.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEN800Re5EE
Soap from Aleppo - Semogue SOC 2 bands - Gillette Fat Boy - Iridium Super #4 - Pre JASÖN - Razor Rock XXX shaving cream - Alum block - Thayers Medicated - ASB JASÖN - ASL Opaline.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEN800Re5EE
Soap from Aleppo - Semogue SOC 2 bands - Gillette Fat Boy - Iridium Super #4 - Pre JASÖN - Razor Rock XXX shaving cream - Alum block - Thayers Medicated - ASB JASÖN - ASL Opaline.
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Tuesday:
Gillette Model #58 & Gillette 'Swede'
Plisson #12 HMW
Penhaligon's English Fern hard shave soap ( tallow )
D R Harris's Pink A/S
Taylors Sandalwood
I'm well into the second week with this blade. Normally I'll only use a blade for one week ( if it will last that long ) and toss it. But these are the very last few of the true 'Swedish Gillette' blades that I have so I've decided to use them for as long as they will last.
Gordon
Gillette Model #58 & Gillette 'Swede'
Plisson #12 HMW
Penhaligon's English Fern hard shave soap ( tallow )
D R Harris's Pink A/S
Taylors Sandalwood
I'm well into the second week with this blade. Normally I'll only use a blade for one week ( if it will last that long ) and toss it. But these are the very last few of the true 'Swedish Gillette' blades that I have so I've decided to use them for as long as they will last.
Gordon
Wednesday's Shave
Razor: BRW Bull Mastiff XL/Gillette Tech Head
Blade: Astra Superior Platinum (Shave #3)
Brush: Simpson Eagle #3
Cream/Soap: Proraso Green Tea and Aloe Shaving Soap
A/S: Nivea for Men Sensitive Extra Soothing A/S Balm
Blade: Astra Superior Platinum (Shave #3)
Brush: Simpson Eagle #3
Cream/Soap: Proraso Green Tea and Aloe Shaving Soap
A/S: Nivea for Men Sensitive Extra Soothing A/S Balm
-Neal (DE user since 1998)
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Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Pre-shave soap: Musgo Real Glyce Lime
Razor: Merkur Long Handled Progress
Blade: Gillette Dark Blue
Brush: Simpson Colonel X2L Best
Soap or Cream: Proraso Classic Cream
A/S: Dickinson's Witch Hazel, Proraso Classic Splash
Given that the prediction is for a very warm day today, menthol sounded good to me. Actually, I enjoy an occasional menthol shave any time of the year. The shave this morning was great–very smooth and, of course, cooling and refreshing. A shave is more than just slicing stubble, as we wet shavers know. A good, comfortable shave can set the tone for the day.
Pre-shave soap: Musgo Real Glyce Lime
Razor: Merkur Long Handled Progress
Blade: Gillette Dark Blue
Brush: Simpson Colonel X2L Best
Soap or Cream: Proraso Classic Cream
A/S: Dickinson's Witch Hazel, Proraso Classic Splash
Given that the prediction is for a very warm day today, menthol sounded good to me. Actually, I enjoy an occasional menthol shave any time of the year. The shave this morning was great–very smooth and, of course, cooling and refreshing. A shave is more than just slicing stubble, as we wet shavers know. A good, comfortable shave can set the tone for the day.
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Pre shave - Hot Towel, Palmolive Shave Stick
Razor - Weber ARC
Blade - Astra S/P
Brush – The Beast
Soap - Marlborough
Cold Rinse/ Witch Hazel/ Prof Blighty's English Oak Aftershave Splash
1st run with the CH3 Manchurian (The Beast), and a swap back to S/P's in the Weber.... delighted doesn't come close!!
Razor - Weber ARC
Blade - Astra S/P
Brush – The Beast
Soap - Marlborough
Cold Rinse/ Witch Hazel/ Prof Blighty's English Oak Aftershave Splash
1st run with the CH3 Manchurian (The Beast), and a swap back to S/P's in the Weber.... delighted doesn't come close!!
TI 'Wheatfield', Fili SubCero #12
Merkur 34c HD, Muhle '11 R41, Weber ARC
G.O.S.H Heritage, Duke3, New Forest Tubby 1 Finest, CH2 2Band, CH3 Manchurian, 2XL Jade
Mike's, Mudder Focker, Olivia's, Prairie Creations, Vitos,
Merkur 34c HD, Muhle '11 R41, Weber ARC
G.O.S.H Heritage, Duke3, New Forest Tubby 1 Finest, CH2 2Band, CH3 Manchurian, 2XL Jade
Mike's, Mudder Focker, Olivia's, Prairie Creations, Vitos,
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Good morning. Wednesday:
Jaggerooney w/Dorco 301, #4
SR 3722
Harris Lavender soap
Thayer's Lavender witch hazel
Harris Pink
English Fern
Jaggerooney w/Dorco 301, #4
SR 3722
Harris Lavender soap
Thayer's Lavender witch hazel
Harris Pink
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
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Wednesday, September 12, 2012. Good Morning!
Morning Coffee: Dunkin Donuts
Prep: Wash face with Prairie Creations Pre-Shave Soap
Razor: Schick I1
Blade: Schick
Soap: Speick Cream
Brush: Semogue TSN 2012 LE #46
Scuttle/Mug: Sara Bonnyman Bowl
Post: Cold water rinse followed by some Speick A/S
Morning Coffee: Dunkin Donuts
Prep: Wash face with Prairie Creations Pre-Shave Soap
Razor: Schick I1
Blade: Schick
Soap: Speick Cream
Brush: Semogue TSN 2012 LE #46
Scuttle/Mug: Sara Bonnyman Bowl
Post: Cold water rinse followed by some Speick A/S
Johnny
"Younger than some, older than most" - Wet shaving for 50+ years
"Younger than some, older than most" - Wet shaving for 50+ years
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