Friday's shave
Re: Friday's shave
T&H Trafalgar cream
WCS Tuxedo synthetic brush
Colonial General razor
Kai Captain Original blade
Proraso Green aftershave splash
WCS Tuxedo synthetic brush
Colonial General razor
Kai Captain Original blade
Proraso Green aftershave splash
Best regards,
Basil
Basil
- churchilllafemme
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Re: Friday's shave
Friday AM 2019-10-04
Moss Anniversary Slate scuttle
Rooney 1/1 Ivory Finest (22/45)
Ralph Lauren Safari shaving soap (tallow)
Wolfman WR1-OC Brass/UFO U2V1 Brass
Polsilver Super Iridium (7)
Ralph Lauren Safari aftershave balm (vintage)
Moss Anniversary Slate scuttle
Rooney 1/1 Ivory Finest (22/45)
Ralph Lauren Safari shaving soap (tallow)
Wolfman WR1-OC Brass/UFO U2V1 Brass
Polsilver Super Iridium (7)
Ralph Lauren Safari aftershave balm (vintage)
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John
John
Re: Friday's shave
As usual, today's Friday shave was delightful. 2 more days of Asylum Vetiver Bourbon tallow soap to look forward to, then I'll be rotating to the next on the list.
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
Re: Friday's shave
Proraso White cream
WCS Tuxedo synthetic brush
Standard Gunmetal razor
Gillette Platinum Plus blade
Proraso Green aftershave splash
WCS Tuxedo synthetic brush
Standard Gunmetal razor
Gillette Platinum Plus blade
Proraso Green aftershave splash
Best regards,
Basil
Basil
Re: Friday's shave
Today's Friday shave was courtesy of a brand new Schick Proline blade in the General V2, Mike's Natural Lime soap, and a return to my ever-capable Silk Smoke synthetic brush, following a couple of weeks with the Manchurian Rooney.
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
Re: Friday's shave
Meissner Tremonia Woody Almond cream
SilkSmoke synthetic brush
Gillette New LC / Razorock stainless handle
Personna Lab Blue blade
Pinaud Clubman aftershave
SilkSmoke synthetic brush
Gillette New LC / Razorock stainless handle
Personna Lab Blue blade
Pinaud Clubman aftershave
Best regards,
Basil
Basil
Re: Friday's shave
Today's Friday shave was unchanged. Only two more days of Mike's Lime soap remain before it'll be time to make a change.
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
Re: Friday's shave
Today's shaving cream was AOS Peppermint. Very good stuff.
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
Re: Friday's shave
Today it was AOS Sandalwood shaving cream and the substantial brass General V1.
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
Re: Friday's shave
AOS Rose Absolute shaving cream. One of the best. Too bad it's long out of production.
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
Re: Friday's shave
SOTD Friday, December 6, 2019
razor - Canadian Pre-War Fat-Handle Tech
blade - QShave Titanium (15)
soap - Williams Mug
Old Spice mug lid - Duncan Hines creamy chocolate cake icing
brush - vintage Barbershop handle with APShaveCo Tuxedo
post - warm water rinse, "Pure & Natural" Alum stick, cold water rinse
AS - Brut
music - none, tonight.
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The QShave blade is lasting much longer than I expected. It's only good it certain razors though - EJ DE87, Pre-War FH Tech, QShave adjustable at 3 or less, '46 Aristocrat, and Aristocrat Junior. It feels far too rough in most others.
.razor - Canadian Pre-War Fat-Handle Tech
blade - QShave Titanium (15)
soap - Williams Mug
Old Spice mug lid - Duncan Hines creamy chocolate cake icing
brush - vintage Barbershop handle with APShaveCo Tuxedo
post - warm water rinse, "Pure & Natural" Alum stick, cold water rinse
AS - Brut
music - none, tonight.
.
The QShave blade is lasting much longer than I expected. It's only good it certain razors though - EJ DE87, Pre-War FH Tech, QShave adjustable at 3 or less, '46 Aristocrat, and Aristocrat Junior. It feels far too rough in most others.
"If this isn't nice, then what is?" - Kurt Vonnegut's Uncle Alex
Re: Friday's shave
Started a new bowl of the old tallow AOS Sandalwood soap. Wow!!!
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
Re: Friday's shave
It's Friday, and here's mine!
It's been so long I almost forgot how to post pictures on SMF. Anyway, here's my current daily shave set-up which won't change until February 13th.
Thater 4376/5 silvertip
Homemade Lime scented soap
General V2 razor
Schick Proline blade
Superior 70 splash
It's been so long I almost forgot how to post pictures on SMF. Anyway, here's my current daily shave set-up which won't change until February 13th.
Thater 4376/5 silvertip
Homemade Lime scented soap
General V2 razor
Schick Proline blade
Superior 70 splash
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
Re: Friday's shave
Thank goodness it's Friday!
This morning's shave was the 31st (final) consecutive shave with the current Schick Proline blade.
For the last 4 days the blade was loaded in the Brass General.
Homemade soap
Thater Silvertip brush
Brass General V1 / Schick Proline blade
Superior 70 splash
This morning's shave was the 31st (final) consecutive shave with the current Schick Proline blade.
For the last 4 days the blade was loaded in the Brass General.
Homemade soap
Thater Silvertip brush
Brass General V1 / Schick Proline blade
Superior 70 splash
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
- churchilllafemme
- Posts: 5685
- Joined: Thu Feb 17, 2011 2:22 pm
- Location: Seattle, WA
Re: Friday's shave
Friday AM 2020-01-31
Rooney 1/3 Ebony Finest (26/52)
Penhaligon's English Fern shaving soap (tallow)
Paradigm II Titanium/Stork Advoco Titanium
Gillette Super Stainless 'Spoiler' (4)
Houbigant Fougère Royale aftershave (vintage)
Wonderful.
Rooney 1/3 Ebony Finest (26/52)
Penhaligon's English Fern shaving soap (tallow)
Paradigm II Titanium/Stork Advoco Titanium
Gillette Super Stainless 'Spoiler' (4)
Houbigant Fougère Royale aftershave (vintage)
Wonderful.
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John
John
Re: Friday's shave
Meissner Tremonia Woody Almond cream
SilkSmoke synthetic brush
Colonial General razor
Kai Captain Original blade
Pinaud Clubman aftershave
SilkSmoke synthetic brush
Colonial General razor
Kai Captain Original blade
Pinaud Clubman aftershave
Best regards,
Basil
Basil
Re: Friday's shave
Today's Friday shave was as good as expected. This is the 28th (out of 29 - leap year) on this Kai blade.
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
- churchilllafemme
- Posts: 5685
- Joined: Thu Feb 17, 2011 2:22 pm
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Re: Friday's shave
Friday AM 2020-02-28
Rooney 1/3 Ivory Finest (26/55)
Penhaligon's English Fern shaving soap (tallow)
Paradigm Titanium II
Gillette Platinum 'Swede' (3)
Houbigant Fougère Royale aftershave (vintage)
Another excellent shave. I am doing a head-to-head comparison of a Paradigm 17-4 and a Paradigm Titanium II. My initial impression is that the overall shave quality of the 17-4 and that of the Titanium II are quite close, with the 17-4 having just a very slight edge, probably due to its greater weight adding to the stroke smoothness. The lighter Titanium II seems to be a bit more comfortable for me to hold because I have a mild tremor in my dominant, razor-holding hand. I'll use the 17-4 again tomorrow with vintage Floris cream.
Rooney 1/3 Ivory Finest (26/55)
Penhaligon's English Fern shaving soap (tallow)
Paradigm Titanium II
Gillette Platinum 'Swede' (3)
Houbigant Fougère Royale aftershave (vintage)
Another excellent shave. I am doing a head-to-head comparison of a Paradigm 17-4 and a Paradigm Titanium II. My initial impression is that the overall shave quality of the 17-4 and that of the Titanium II are quite close, with the 17-4 having just a very slight edge, probably due to its greater weight adding to the stroke smoothness. The lighter Titanium II seems to be a bit more comfortable for me to hold because I have a mild tremor in my dominant, razor-holding hand. I'll use the 17-4 again tomorrow with vintage Floris cream.
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John
John
Re: Friday's shave
Today's Friday shave: Brush - Semogue 2000. Soap - Strop Shoppe tallow Solsetio. Great fragrance and lather.
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
Re: Friday's shave
Been using the SilkSmoke synthetic every day. Only 3 more days until the Strop Shoppe Solsetio goes back in the drawer and replaced by Penhaligon's English Fern tallow soap.
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