Shave of the day. W/C Saturday 8th Jan 2011
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IanM said:Mikael said:IanM said:
You´ll get there, if you hang inIt feels like it never will happen, but it will
That's EXACTLY how it feels.
Ian
I know, I do know. But it´ll get better, learning curve is steeper than for DE:s, but it´s also a longer curve, if it makes sense. You´ll get better and better and you´ll get to the point where you have a shave result even to the DE:s, then you´ll maybe think "Hey, it´s not worth it, I can get as good shaves with a DE" ... But you´ll get more, if you hang in there
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Sunday
Pre: Hot shower
Brush: New Forest silvertip knot
Razor: Peroux Cognet
Soap: Henks Scheerzeep Dutch Moss
AS: Ogallala Lime and Peppercorns
Strops: Neil Miller
Result: Uberclean
What a Sunday shave! My "Blue period" :lol:
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k615/micke2010/SOTD/P1090017800x631.jpg
Pre: Hot shower
Brush: New Forest silvertip knot
Razor: Peroux Cognet
Soap: Henks Scheerzeep Dutch Moss
AS: Ogallala Lime and Peppercorns
Strops: Neil Miller
Result: Uberclean
What a Sunday shave!
My "Blue period" :lol: http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k615/micke2010/SOTD/P1090017800x631.jpg
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Sunday
Edwin Jagger DE89 with and Astra Platinum
Mr Taylor Cream, Vulfix 2235
Alum
Givenchy Gentleman AS
WTG + XTG + ATG + polish & buff = Perfect BBS. I like the GG AS but find the fragrance very short lived, I will have to get hold of some of the EDT.
Edwin Jagger DE89 with and Astra Platinum
Mr Taylor Cream, Vulfix 2235
Alum
Givenchy Gentleman AS
WTG + XTG + ATG + polish & buff = Perfect BBS. I like the GG AS but find the fragrance very short lived, I will have to get hold of some of the EDT.
After the usual 1-2 minute hot towel prep:
vintage Marshall Fields badger
vintage Hoffritz Slant/Iridium
TGQ Bay Rum/Sweet orange SS
Lucky Tiger AS and Face Tonic
Jacomo de Jacomo EdT (older version)
I'll get a slant out every so often, and this one called to me this morning. It's an older slant version with the fatter handle, and the razor has some nice weight to it.
Heh, I admit to using slant types more for the way they look and feel, rather than trying for a stellar shave. To me, they don't really shave any better or closer than some other razors I've tried, but they're fun to use sometimes. I don't find these to be especially aggressive, although I do have to pay a little more attention to detail because of the design. The couple slants I've used have felt like maybe a 6 tops on the Gillette scale, which is in my comfort range.
Sigh......I'm down to the last puck of the wonderful soap that Colleen makes (or made). No idea when she'll resume production, but soon hopefully. This is the only bay rum soap or cream in my rotation, and I tried a bunch over the years. Great performance and great scent.
BBS results,
Martin
vintage Marshall Fields badger
vintage Hoffritz Slant/Iridium
TGQ Bay Rum/Sweet orange SS
Lucky Tiger AS and Face Tonic
Jacomo de Jacomo EdT (older version)
I'll get a slant out every so often, and this one called to me this morning. It's an older slant version with the fatter handle, and the razor has some nice weight to it.
Heh, I admit to using slant types more for the way they look and feel, rather than trying for a stellar shave. To me, they don't really shave any better or closer than some other razors I've tried, but they're fun to use sometimes. I don't find these to be especially aggressive, although I do have to pay a little more attention to detail because of the design. The couple slants I've used have felt like maybe a 6 tops on the Gillette scale, which is in my comfort range.
Sigh......I'm down to the last puck of the wonderful soap that Colleen makes (or made). No idea when she'll resume production, but soon hopefully. This is the only bay rum soap or cream in my rotation, and I tried a bunch over the years. Great performance and great scent.
BBS results,
Martin
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Lucky Man U penalty!
On a more serious note, another reminder today of the superb quality of the palmolive soap lather. I have three sticks stuffed into a mini casserole dish which has room to enable a great lather to be whipped up without much mess. This soap really is a match for just about any other at any price. Used some of Steve's pre shave soap. My skin felt extra soft after the shave! No idea why! I think we will be hearing more about this some time soon.
Now I must concentrate on the football.
On a more serious note, another reminder today of the superb quality of the palmolive soap lather. I have three sticks stuffed into a mini casserole dish which has room to enable a great lather to be whipped up without much mess. This soap really is a match for just about any other at any price. Used some of Steve's pre shave soap. My skin felt extra soft after the shave! No idea why! I think we will be hearing more about this some time soon.
Now I must concentrate on the football.
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Sunday, 01-09-11.
Soap from Aleppo 100% olive oil - Omega Nº48 Profesional - Gillette Rocket HD500 - Gillette Platinum #2 - Pre JASÖN Shave Therapy - Vitto's shaving soap - Astringent Thayers Lemon - ASL Pinaud Clubman + ASB Weleda + Gel aftershave JASÖN 6 in 1.
Soap from Aleppo 100% olive oil - Omega Nº48 Profesional - Gillette Rocket HD500 - Gillette Platinum #2 - Pre JASÖN Shave Therapy - Vitto's shaving soap - Astringent Thayers Lemon - ASL Pinaud Clubman + ASB Weleda + Gel aftershave JASÖN 6 in 1.
Sunday
White proraso pre/post
NF 2201
Proraso Green soap
Merkur HD + GST (2 or 3)
Thayers Superhazel
Proraso ASB
Woke up as bit stubbly this morning after yesterdays shave, so thought I would have another go! I normally do evey other day or less than that.
However, A close comfortable shave was the result.
White proraso pre/post
NF 2201
Proraso Green soap
Merkur HD + GST (2 or 3)
Thayers Superhazel
Proraso ASB
Woke up as bit stubbly this morning after yesterdays shave, so thought I would have another go! I normally do evey other day or less than that.
However, A close comfortable shave was the result.
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Sunday
Razor- shavette XD20
Cream- GFT VIolet
Brush- NF silvertip
AS- Floid Amber
Blade- 7 o'clock Platinum
A cheap shavette, But once you get the blade aligned not bad
Razor- shavette XD20
Cream- GFT VIolet
Brush- NF silvertip
AS- Floid Amber
Blade- 7 o'clock Platinum
A cheap shavette, But once you get the blade aligned not bad
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Sunday 9th January
Dutch Moss - Semogue LE 2010 - Wilkinson Sticky - Gillette Bleue (1) - Speick AS
First shave with a newly acquired Wilkinson Sticky. I think it would be very difficult to cause much harm with this razor, it seemed very smooth. I ended up with enough lather for probably about ten passes from Henk's cream, but only did two.
Dutch Moss - Semogue LE 2010 - Wilkinson Sticky - Gillette Bleue (1) - Speick AS
First shave with a newly acquired Wilkinson Sticky. I think it would be very difficult to cause much harm with this razor, it seemed very smooth. I ended up with enough lather for probably about ten passes from Henk's cream, but only did two.
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T+H pre shave oil
Edwin jagger black badger
Body shop maca root cream
Merkur 34C HD with feather (2)
Cold rinse, osma alum.
Body shop Kistna balm.
One quick pass only, just to tidy up prior to lunch in the pub... don't want to go full on with a feather seeing as I go back to work tomorrow.
Result: Not too shabby.
Edwin jagger black badger
Body shop maca root cream
Merkur 34C HD with feather (2)
Cold rinse, osma alum.
Body shop Kistna balm.
One quick pass only, just to tidy up prior to lunch in the pub... don't want to go full on with a feather seeing as I go back to work tomorrow.
Result: Not too shabby.
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First shave with a DE; Three Passes
Pre: Hot shower
Brush: Edwin Jagger Super Badger (Medium)
Razors: Wilkinsons Classic DE with Wilkinsons Blades (as available in Boots)
Soap: Edwin Jagger Sandalwood Cream Soap
AS+EDT: Alum followed by Real Shaving Co AS Balm
Result: Very smooth all over with the exception of the jawline towards the chin. Very sore over the shaving rash towards the base of the neck, but I'd expect this will (hopefully) subside after time on account of the fact that the Mach 3 is in the bin. Definitely a convert to the DE, and will certainly be following up with the straight in time.
Pre: Hot shower
Brush: Edwin Jagger Super Badger (Medium)
Razors: Wilkinsons Classic DE with Wilkinsons Blades (as available in Boots)
Soap: Edwin Jagger Sandalwood Cream Soap
AS+EDT: Alum followed by Real Shaving Co AS Balm
Result: Very smooth all over with the exception of the jawline towards the chin. Very sore over the shaving rash towards the base of the neck, but I'd expect this will (hopefully) subside after time on account of the fact that the Mach 3 is in the bin. Definitely a convert to the DE, and will certainly be following up with the straight in time.
Sunday, 1.9.11
Hot Towel prep
Tabac Shave Soap
New Forest 2201 Superior Badger
Kinfolks Blue Steel Special Round Point
Tony Miller Artisan Strop .. 70 Linen/75 Leather
Bloc Osma Alum
Mennen Skin Bracer
I wish the Blue Steel Special had a bit more pizzazz to match the shaves it provides, but I guess we're two of a kind... Not much to look at... but we can still get the job done! It got a touch-up on the La Grosse Blanche pre shave, and I knew it was gonna' be good!
Hot Towel prep
Tabac Shave Soap
New Forest 2201 Superior Badger
Kinfolks Blue Steel Special Round Point
Tony Miller Artisan Strop .. 70 Linen/75 Leather
Bloc Osma Alum
Mennen Skin Bracer
I wish the Blue Steel Special had a bit more pizzazz to match the shaves it provides, but I guess we're two of a kind... Not much to look at... but we can still get the job done! It got a touch-up on the La Grosse Blanche pre shave, and I knew it was gonna' be good!
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