Shave of the day. W/C Saturday 1st Jan 2011
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Friday
MWF wash
E. FT & SM(3)
Speick Soap & Commodore
Alum
Speick ASB
Speick AS
Sleet, forming up slush - hence sitting here with shoes and socks pissed wet through :|
MWF wash
E. FT & SM(3)
Speick Soap & Commodore
Alum
Speick ASB
Speick AS
Sleet, forming up slush - hence sitting here with shoes and socks pissed wet through :|
Friday
Hot Shower
Clinique Liquid Face Wash
EJ89
Astra SP#1
NF2211
Nannys Ice and Slice
Alum
BS Kistna ASB
Decided to try the Astra in the EJ89 and had a really enjoyable shave.Just the usual 2 passes WTG XTG.
Will have to buy more of the Kistna ASB as its nearly finished prefer this to the Macca Root balm.
Hot Shower
Clinique Liquid Face Wash
EJ89
Astra SP#1
NF2211
Nannys Ice and Slice
Alum
BS Kistna ASB
Decided to try the Astra in the EJ89 and had a really enjoyable shave.Just the usual 2 passes WTG XTG.
Will have to buy more of the Kistna ASB as its nearly finished prefer this to the Macca Root balm.
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Friday morning
weishi 9306
gillette super thin
new forest 2201
bodyshop macca root cream
bodyshop macca razor repair
alum
mennen skin bracer
Still not sure why I got the weishi , seemed like a good idea at the time. Got a really nice shave off it , did my usual 3 passes .
I fully expected it to be really crap. :roll:
weishi 9306
gillette super thin
new forest 2201
bodyshop macca root cream
bodyshop macca razor repair
alum
mennen skin bracer
Still not sure why I got the weishi , seemed like a good idea at the time. Got a really nice shave off it , did my usual 3 passes .
I fully expected it to be really crap. :roll:
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Friday morning
Pre: Hot shower
Brush: Simpson Polo 8
Razor: Joh. Engström
Soap: MWF
AS: LaCoste Challenge
Strops: Neil Miller
Result: Very, very clean
Had to hurry this morning and MWF works fine for that - speddy face lather and an excellent shave (this blade´s one of my favourites)
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k615/micke2010/SOTD/P1070010671x800.jpg
Pre: Hot shower
Brush: Simpson Polo 8
Razor: Joh. Engström
Soap: MWF
AS: LaCoste Challenge
Strops: Neil Miller
Result: Very, very clean
Had to hurry this morning and MWF works fine for that - speddy face lather and an excellent shave (this blade´s one of my favourites)
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k615/micke2010/SOTD/P1070010671x800.jpg
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I had a wonderful shave today using Martin de Candre, preceded by some shaving prep soap supplied by one of our soap stars. I'm a bit of a skeptic about pre shave products but for some reason, I had an extra soft skin after my shave today. A few more trials before junping to conclusions, but a very nice shave indeed. Same brush, razor, blade and balm as used recently so something made a difference.
Perhaps the Ashes win had unexpected side effects. I'm looking forward to some unbroken sleep tonight.
Perhaps the Ashes win had unexpected side effects. I'm looking forward to some unbroken sleep tonight.
Excellent result todays shave was my first with my Merkur 34c
Lathered with TOBS Sandalwood newly bought from Badger & Hone
Brush Cyril R Salter Badger & Bristle also new from B&H
Merkur34c with Gilette blade
AS Ogalla Bat Rum balm
result was excellent, the practice with the Parker I'd been lent has paid off I think, no problems with swaping razor, they are very different though, the Merkur much heavier, but I found it nicer to use :shave
Lathered with TOBS Sandalwood newly bought from Badger & Hone
Brush Cyril R Salter Badger & Bristle also new from B&H
Merkur34c with Gilette blade
AS Ogalla Bat Rum balm
result was excellent, the practice with the Parker I'd been lent has paid off I think, no problems with swaping razor, they are very different though, the Merkur much heavier, but I found it nicer to use :shave
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Friday,01-07-11. MUSIC: Johnny Cash_LP Slipcase (2002).
Soap from Aleppo 100% olive oil - Vulfix 2233 boar - Gillette Rocket HD500 - ASCO #2 - Pre 3P - Edwin Jagger Sandalwood shaving cream - Alum block - Astringent Thayers Lemon - ASL Pinaud Classic Vanilla + ASB Floïd.
Soap from Aleppo 100% olive oil - Vulfix 2233 boar - Gillette Rocket HD500 - ASCO #2 - Pre 3P - Edwin Jagger Sandalwood shaving cream - Alum block - Astringent Thayers Lemon - ASL Pinaud Classic Vanilla + ASB Floïd.
Friday, 1.7.11
Aura Glow and Hot Towel Prep
Cella Shave Soap
Simpson's Colonel in 2 band Super .. The Ehsan
Gabel 36 5/8ths
Bloc Osma Alum block
Lucky Tiger Aspen AS
First time for the alum block, and it's quite revealing to any crispness in the edge... Much moreso that Witch Hazel. I kinda' like it!
An incredible shave!
Friday, 1.7.11
Aura Glow and Hot Towel Prep
Cella Shave Soap
Simpson's Colonel in 2 band Super .. The Ehsan
Gabel 36 5/8ths
Bloc Osma Alum block
Lucky Tiger Aspen AS
First time for the alum block, and it's quite revealing to any crispness in the edge... Much moreso that Witch Hazel. I kinda' like it!
An incredible shave!
Aura Glow and Hot Towel Prep
Cella Shave Soap
Simpson's Colonel in 2 band Super .. The Ehsan
Gabel 36 5/8ths
Bloc Osma Alum block
Lucky Tiger Aspen AS
First time for the alum block, and it's quite revealing to any crispness in the edge... Much moreso that Witch Hazel. I kinda' like it!
An incredible shave!
Friday, 1.7.11
Aura Glow and Hot Towel Prep
Cella Shave Soap
Simpson's Colonel in 2 band Super .. The Ehsan
Gabel 36 5/8ths
Bloc Osma Alum block
Lucky Tiger Aspen AS
First time for the alum block, and it's quite revealing to any crispness in the edge... Much moreso that Witch Hazel. I kinda' like it!
An incredible shave!
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MWF Hand Soap,
GFT Coral SF as prep,
Simpson Special in Best,
Dovo 5/8,
Alum Block,
GFT Coral SF,
Banana Republic Classic EdT.
Another single pass shave. Not BBS or even DFS but I am starting to feel more confident.
GFT Coral SF as prep,
Simpson Special in Best,
Dovo 5/8,
Alum Block,
GFT Coral SF,
Banana Republic Classic EdT.
Another single pass shave. Not BBS or even DFS but I am starting to feel more confident.
After the usual 1-2 minute hot towel prep:
vintage Marshall Fields silvertip
1951 Gillette Black Tip/Iridium
Surrey SS (pre VDH reformulation)
Lucky Tiger AS and Face Tonic
Jacomo de Jacomo EdT (earlier version)
Well, I've had this Black Tip laying around and figured I'd at least try the thing once. Never tried this particular superspeed version, but most models just don't fit me very well. The one I used has the aluminum handle, which is a plus for me because it seems to make the balance a little more head heavy.
The darn thing surprised me and did quite a nice job. Yeah, no problem getting a very good four pass shave, with no discomfort or weepers except for one(my fault totally). The thing even felt good in my hand for some reason. Seemed smoother than what I was expecting, and no problems from a poor fit like I get from most superspeeds. Not a razor with much bite, which suits me fine.
This is a nothing fancy razor that I could use every day if needed. There's not all that many razors I can say that about, and I'll keep this thing for the occasional change of pace collection. Really did surprise me.
BBS results,
Martin
vintage Marshall Fields silvertip
1951 Gillette Black Tip/Iridium
Surrey SS (pre VDH reformulation)
Lucky Tiger AS and Face Tonic
Jacomo de Jacomo EdT (earlier version)
Well, I've had this Black Tip laying around and figured I'd at least try the thing once. Never tried this particular superspeed version, but most models just don't fit me very well. The one I used has the aluminum handle, which is a plus for me because it seems to make the balance a little more head heavy.
The darn thing surprised me and did quite a nice job. Yeah, no problem getting a very good four pass shave, with no discomfort or weepers except for one(my fault totally). The thing even felt good in my hand for some reason. Seemed smoother than what I was expecting, and no problems from a poor fit like I get from most superspeeds. Not a razor with much bite, which suits me fine.
This is a nothing fancy razor that I could use every day if needed. There's not all that many razors I can say that about, and I'll keep this thing for the occasional change of pace collection. Really did surprise me.
BBS results,
Martin
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