Shave of the day. W/C Saturday 26th Feb 2011
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Shogun superbadger Onyx handle : Jose Monserrat Pou 14 "Medallon Taurino" : T&H Grafton SC : Eau Emeraude lotion : Vetiver de Guerlain EdT
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Tuesday midday.
Musgo Real Glyce lime oil soap
Hot flannel
Gilette Slim adjustable
Supermax stainless (1)
Kent BK2
RSC cream, bowl-lathered
Boots witch hzel
Nivea Sensitive A/S balm
3 passes: WTG on 4, WTG on 6, XTG on 4, plus tidy-ups on 2.
Result: DFS, almost a BBS.
I decided to try a Mantic-style uberlather today by rubbing the wet brush on the lime oil soap to get lots of suds, then combining that in the bowl with my Real Shave Co. cream. The result was a thirsty lather that took quite a bit of water and mixing, but what lather! I've had lather as creamy as that before, but never as lubricating. My second WTG pass (despite having cranked the slim up to 6) was so smooth that I checked the blade was exposed properly. Whether the comfort of this shave was down to the uberlather, changing the blade type, or (more likely) a bit of each is something I'll have to experiment with, but that was a great shave!
Musgo Real Glyce lime oil soap
Hot flannel
Gilette Slim adjustable
Supermax stainless (1)
Kent BK2
RSC cream, bowl-lathered
Boots witch hzel
Nivea Sensitive A/S balm
3 passes: WTG on 4, WTG on 6, XTG on 4, plus tidy-ups on 2.
Result: DFS, almost a BBS.
I decided to try a Mantic-style uberlather today by rubbing the wet brush on the lime oil soap to get lots of suds, then combining that in the bowl with my Real Shave Co. cream. The result was a thirsty lather that took quite a bit of water and mixing, but what lather! I've had lather as creamy as that before, but never as lubricating. My second WTG pass (despite having cranked the slim up to 6) was so smooth that I checked the blade was exposed properly. Whether the comfort of this shave was down to the uberlather, changing the blade type, or (more likely) a bit of each is something I'll have to experiment with, but that was a great shave!
Pre-shave:
shower, then facewash with aqueous cream
Shaving gear:
Men-u pure bristle brush
Boots Cool Cologne Lather Shaving Cream
Merkur 33 [PIF'd by Steve27752 - cheers
]
Astra Superior Platinum
Post-shave:
Aqueous cream (again!)
Not a sophisticated set up, I know, but what a great shave :!: Having only been DE-shaving for two weeks, I got a bit carried away and took 20 minutes this morning - a bit of a Zen thing - and ended up 2 x WTG, 1 x XTG, a little ATG under the chin and touch-up on the neck. In fact, I got so carried away, I forgot what I was doing, tried a old Mach 3 technique under my nose, and was brought back down to earth with a tiny slice above my upper lip. However, the overall result was a very, very good shave, no irritation, and a tad better than my "old" shaves with a Mach 3. I am a happy chappy
shower, then facewash with aqueous cream
Shaving gear:
Men-u pure bristle brush
Boots Cool Cologne Lather Shaving Cream
Merkur 33 [PIF'd by Steve27752 - cheers
] Astra Superior Platinum
Post-shave:
Aqueous cream (again!)
Not a sophisticated set up, I know, but what a great shave :!: Having only been DE-shaving for two weeks, I got a bit carried away and took 20 minutes this morning - a bit of a Zen thing - and ended up 2 x WTG, 1 x XTG, a little ATG under the chin and touch-up on the neck. In fact, I got so carried away, I forgot what I was doing, tried a old Mach 3 technique under my nose, and was brought back down to earth with a tiny slice above my upper lip. However, the overall result was a very, very good shave, no irritation, and a tad better than my "old" shaves with a Mach 3. I am a happy chappy
After the usual 1-2 minute hot towel prep:
vintage Marshall Fields whitecap
1958 Executive/Rotbart
Monsavon SS (thanks Max)
Lucky Tiger AS and Face Tonic
vintage Ungaro2 EdT
First time using this soap, although I've read about the stuff before. Max was nice enough to send me out a puck and I'm glad he did. Very good performer, and now one less monkey on my back...........heh.
I believe the local neighborhood cats will be following me around today. The Ungaro has a strong civet note, which is pretty unusual but enjoyable.
BBS results,
Martin
vintage Marshall Fields whitecap
1958 Executive/Rotbart
Monsavon SS (thanks Max)
Lucky Tiger AS and Face Tonic
vintage Ungaro2 EdT
First time using this soap, although I've read about the stuff before. Max was nice enough to send me out a puck and I'm glad he did. Very good performer, and now one less monkey on my back...........heh.
I believe the local neighborhood cats will be following me around today. The Ungaro has a strong civet note, which is pretty unusual but enjoyable.
BBS results,
Martin
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Tuesday
Gillette Fusion ProGlide
Simpson Duke 2 in Best
Palmolive stick
Blenheim Bouquet EDT
Palmolive stick, nuff said.
Gillette Fusion ProGlide
Simpson Duke 2 in Best
Palmolive stick
Blenheim Bouquet EDT
Palmolive stick, nuff said.
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- Kent "Invicta"
Monday
Red Ring
Iridium (3)
Duke 3 Best
Speick Soap
Speick AS
Tuesday
Red Ring
Iridium (4)
Duke 3 Best
Arko Soap
Speick AS
Red Ring
Iridium (3)
Duke 3 Best
Speick Soap
Speick AS
Tuesday
Red Ring
Iridium (4)
Duke 3 Best
Arko Soap
Speick AS
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Tuesday Night
//New Forest 2211//Merkur 34G HD + Iridium Super(2)//Art Of Shaving Sandalwood Shave Cream//Prof Blighty's Lime Aftershave + Balm//
IMG_0850 by Madhighlander99, on Flickr
I asked Martin if he could add some extra lime to the aftershave and balm and all i can say is WOW!.What a great scent and they have left my face silky smooth.
Mark
//New Forest 2211//Merkur 34G HD + Iridium Super(2)//Art Of Shaving Sandalwood Shave Cream//Prof Blighty's Lime Aftershave + Balm//
IMG_0850 by Madhighlander99, on Flickr
I asked Martin if he could add some extra lime to the aftershave and balm and all i can say is WOW!.What a great scent and they have left my face silky smooth.
Mark
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Tuesday
Merkur 34C HD
Asda Personna blade
Grosvenor 404 shaving brush
Arko shaving stick
Tabac AS
Smooth shave. Ready for work!
Merkur 34C HD
Asda Personna blade
Grosvenor 404 shaving brush
Arko shaving stick
Tabac AS
Smooth shave. Ready for work!
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Bit late with this it was a hetic morning/day.
Tuesday:
Hot towl
Merkur 34c
Derby blade
Pure Badger Shaving Brush
Cyril Salter Luxury Shaving Cream (Indian Sandalwood)
Witch Hazel (distilled from Boots chemist)
Kings Face Balm (Black pepper and sandalwood)
Good smooth shave, not sure about the face balm yet but will give it a few days try out.
Tuesday:
Hot towl
Merkur 34c
Derby blade
Pure Badger Shaving Brush
Cyril Salter Luxury Shaving Cream (Indian Sandalwood)
Witch Hazel (distilled from Boots chemist)
Kings Face Balm (Black pepper and sandalwood)
Good smooth shave, not sure about the face balm yet but will give it a few days try out.
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Tuesday,03- 01-11.
Soap from Aleppo 100% olive - Vie-Long Professional horse hair - Merkur 25C - Polsilver #3 - Pre 3P - The Body Shop Maca Root shaving cream - Alum block - Toner Thayers Original - ASB Floïd + AsL Pinaud Clubman Vanilla.
Soap from Aleppo 100% olive - Vie-Long Professional horse hair - Merkur 25C - Polsilver #3 - Pre 3P - The Body Shop Maca Root shaving cream - Alum block - Toner Thayers Original - ASB Floïd + AsL Pinaud Clubman Vanilla.
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- Lisbon, Portugal
Wednesday, 02.Mar.2011
Predopo Proraso
LiJün&1980 Finest
Cella Crema Sapone
Gillette Slim Adjustable
Gillette Bleue Extra
Thayers Witch Hazel Lemon
Institut Karité Baume Après Rasage Hydratant
Tried Cella for the first time. Wow! Just Wow!
Lots of protection and slickness, and very hydrating too! I AM impressed!
Predopo Proraso
LiJün&1980 Finest
Cella Crema Sapone
Gillette Slim Adjustable
Gillette Bleue Extra
Thayers Witch Hazel Lemon
Institut Karité Baume Après Rasage Hydratant
Tried Cella for the first time. Wow! Just Wow!
Lots of protection and slickness, and very hydrating too! I AM impressed!
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