Tuesday
Harris Arlington soap
Rooney Finest, Style 1 Small
Vulfix Mach 3
Alum block
Taylor of Old Bond Street Mr. Taylor cologne
Doug
SOTD - September 3rd thru September 9th
Progress/US Personna
Sabrooney finest 1/2
Tabac soap
Lucky Tiger Tonic
I decided to try a US Personna for a while, after not using one in earnest for a long time. They were the first blade I tried, and I was wondering how much of my dislike of them was based on me not shaving well when I began.
I can say that most of me not liking them was due to my bad technique, but not all. I could use them in a pinch, but there are better blades for me (including the Israeli counterpart to this blade).
Sabrooney finest 1/2
Tabac soap
Lucky Tiger Tonic
I decided to try a US Personna for a while, after not using one in earnest for a long time. They were the first blade I tried, and I was wondering how much of my dislike of them was based on me not shaving well when I began.
I can say that most of me not liking them was due to my bad technique, but not all. I could use them in a pinch, but there are better blades for me (including the Israeli counterpart to this blade).
Give us the luxuries, and we will forgo the necessities.
Give a man a fire, he'll be warm for a day.
Set a man on fire, he'll be toasty for the rest of his life.
Dominic
Give a man a fire, he'll be warm for a day.
Set a man on fire, he'll be toasty for the rest of his life.
Dominic
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The Truthinator
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Tuesday
Ruby Tuesday!
Razor: Merkur Slant
Blade: German Wilkinsons (for the first time)
Brush: Muehle
Soap: D.R. Harris Almond (still forcing myself to make perfect lather, will be using this till I'm a lather Zen-master)
After Shave: Vichy Homme Soothing Balm for Sensitive Skin
Great shave even though I didn't pay very close attention, because I was in a hurry. I am using the same set up for some days now, only switching the blade to find out what works best for me. So far, it seems like the Wilkinson blades performed the best of all blades I've used (sharp and smooth). But I will have to try them for a second time to convince myself of their quality.
Razor: Merkur Slant
Blade: German Wilkinsons (for the first time)
Brush: Muehle
Soap: D.R. Harris Almond (still forcing myself to make perfect lather, will be using this till I'm a lather Zen-master)
After Shave: Vichy Homme Soothing Balm for Sensitive Skin
Great shave even though I didn't pay very close attention, because I was in a hurry. I am using the same set up for some days now, only switching the blade to find out what works best for me. So far, it seems like the Wilkinson blades performed the best of all blades I've used (sharp and smooth). But I will have to try them for a second time to convince myself of their quality.
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The Truthinator
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wednesday
Razor: Merkur Slant
Blade: German Wilkinsons (second shave)
Brush: Muehle
Soap: D.R. Harris Almond (I'm starting to get the hang on making good lather, today was a breakthrough)
After Shave: Vichy Homme Soothing Balm for Sensitive Skin
I shaved with the almost exact same set-up for some days now, only changing the blade, but I think I'm gonna remain true to those Wilkinsons, because they give me as close a shave as a Feather blade, yet I don't bleed to death afterwards and my face is not at all irritated.
If it holds true, that - as so many of you argue - the English Wilkinsons are even better than the ones made in Germany, I will see to it, that I get some online and try them out.
Blade: German Wilkinsons (second shave)
Brush: Muehle
Soap: D.R. Harris Almond (I'm starting to get the hang on making good lather, today was a breakthrough)
After Shave: Vichy Homme Soothing Balm for Sensitive Skin
I shaved with the almost exact same set-up for some days now, only changing the blade, but I think I'm gonna remain true to those Wilkinsons, because they give me as close a shave as a Feather blade, yet I don't bleed to death afterwards and my face is not at all irritated.
If it holds true, that - as so many of you argue - the English Wilkinsons are even better than the ones made in Germany, I will see to it, that I get some online and try them out.
Wednesday's Shave
Wednesday
Pre-Shave: Noxzema Deep Cleansing Cream/Hot Towel
Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable 1966 (set to #4)
Blade: Derby Extra-Shave #1
Brush: Savile Row #241
Soap/Cream: Col. I. Conk's Amber Shave Soap
A/S: Nivea for Men Sensitive Extra Soothing A/S Balsam
Pre-Shave: Noxzema Deep Cleansing Cream/Hot Towel
Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable 1966 (set to #4)
Blade: Derby Extra-Shave #1
Brush: Savile Row #241
Soap/Cream: Col. I. Conk's Amber Shave Soap
A/S: Nivea for Men Sensitive Extra Soothing A/S Balsam
-Neal (DE user since 1998)
I shave therefore I am
I shave therefore I am
Wednesday
MUSIC:
Rumors - Fleetwood Mac (vinyl)
Hot Shower
Issy's Bay Rum & Guinness Stout Bath Bar
MB’s Mysore Sandalwood Shampoo
Coors 4" Mortar
Unknown Pure Badger
Mitchell's Wool Fat SS
1958 Fat Boy w/Crystal (day 3) (RIP)
3 passes
NO Styptic Pencil
WWR
CWR
Alum Bock
CWR
MB's Summer Ice AS Menthol & Lemongrass
SCS Sandalwood ASB
QED Da Vinci Water
Murray & Lanman Florida Water cologne
Pinaud Eau de Quinine Hair Tonic
Have an outstanding day!
Rumors - Fleetwood Mac (vinyl)
Hot Shower
Issy's Bay Rum & Guinness Stout Bath Bar
MB’s Mysore Sandalwood Shampoo
Coors 4" Mortar
Unknown Pure Badger
Mitchell's Wool Fat SS
1958 Fat Boy w/Crystal (day 3) (RIP)
3 passes
NO Styptic Pencil
WWR
CWR
Alum Bock
CWR
MB's Summer Ice AS Menthol & Lemongrass
SCS Sandalwood ASB
QED Da Vinci Water
Murray & Lanman Florida Water cologne
Pinaud Eau de Quinine Hair Tonic
Have an outstanding day!
Jay
“There is hardly anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little cheaper, and the people who consider price only are this man's lawful prey."
John Ruskin
“There is hardly anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little cheaper, and the people who consider price only are this man's lawful prey."
John Ruskin
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Panhandle88
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