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Permalink Reply by Jax on February 11, 2013 at 1:12pm

Hello everyone. Been a while. Just not on the site here much lately.

Yesterday's Shave:

Razor: Gem Jr

Blade: Gem Stainless from CVS (4)

Brush: Semogue 1800

Soap: Czech & Speake 88

Post: Hot Rinse, Cold Rinse, Thayers Lavender Witch Hazel

A/S: Captain's Choice Bay Rum

Today:

Razor: RazoRock Jaws

Blade: Astra SP (4)

Brush: Omega B&B Smoke LE

Soap: Czech & Speake 88

Post: Hot Rinse, Cold Rinse, Thayers Lavender Witch Hazel

A/S: Aqua Velva Musk

I'm not buying anything new lately as I am trying to work through my years worth of products. I'm also trying to work through a few soaps in a row to finally complete some.  

Permalink Reply by Clinton R. Ausmus on February 11, 2013 at 1:52pm

Did you buy that C&S before you went on your buying diet?  (Oops.  Obviously.  Hadn't read that far when I responded.  Sorry...)

Is Czech and Speake worth the price tag?

Permalink Reply by Jax on February 11, 2013 at 2:21pm

I actually got a puck of it in a PIF from someone at B&B. I really like it. I probably won't buy it in the next year or so as there are soooo many other soaps to try, but I do like it. 

Permalink Reply by Jax on February 13, 2013 at 1:52pm

The Czech and Speake I was piffed was one of the small travel rounds. I'm up to 13 shaves with it and it looks about 1/3 gone. I am also puck lathering in a bowl, so I am using it faster than normal. It seems like it is a good lasting puck.

Permalink Reply by Jax on February 12, 2013 at 8:53am

Today was a nice, smooth shave. Nothing exceptional, but felt good.

Razor: 1952 Gillette Super Speed

Blade: Crystal (3)

Brush: EverReady 650 Pure Badger

Soap: Czech & Speake 88

Post: Hot Rinse, Cold Rinse, Thayers Lavender Witch Hazel

A/S: Pinaud Clubman Vanilla

Permalink Reply by Bill on February 12, 2013 at 9:02am

Tuesday, 12 February 2013, Shaving Ritual

Razor: ’68 Slim Adjustable Gillette (Nickel) N4 (set on 7)

Blade: Vidyut Super Max Platinum (5)

Brush: Vie Long 13061

Bowl: Tonality Shave Bowl

Soap: TOBS Sandalwood

A/S: Cold Water Rinse & Walgreen’s Witch Hazel

                                                                    

I enjoyed this morning’s shave the TOBS Sandalwood shaving cream has a great scent.  Today’s combo of razor, blade, brush, and soap resulted in a 3-pass BBS with no irritation at all. 

 

Permalink Reply by Paul O Brien on February 12, 2013 at 6:06pm

Pre: Hot shower and hot towel

Razor: Muhle R89

Blade: Croma Diamant

Brush: Omega Silvertip

Soap: Real Shave Company cream

Post: Hot rinse, cold rinse

A/S: Old Spice original.

You guys were right that I could change my mind about blades. I gave the croma diamant another go and it was the best shave I have had yet! Very enjoyable and no irritation! 12 hours later and my face still feels pretty smooth!

Permalink Reply by Bill on February 13, 2013 at 9:15am

Wednesday, 13 February 2013, Shaving Ritual

Razor: ’68 Slim Adjustable Gillette (Nickel) N4 (set on 7)

Blade: Vidyut Super Max Platinum (6)

Brush: TSN LE Semogue 21/100

Bowl: Tonality Shave Bowl

Soap: TOBS Sandalwood

A/S: Cold Water Rinse & Walgreen’s Witch Hazel

                                                                    

I enjoyed this morning’s shave the TOBS Sandalwood shaving cream has a great scent.  Today’s combo of razor, blade, brush, and soap resulted in a 3-pass BBS with no irritation at all. 

Permalink Reply by Clinton R. Ausmus on February 13, 2013 at 9:58am

Ash Wednesday

Prep: Hot Shower/Mr Glo
Brush: WSP Prince (Finest)
Soap: TOBS Sandalwood
Bowl: LE TSN Bill Bowl
Razor: '63 Gillette Slim Adjustable (4)
Blade: Crystal (7)
Post: Cold Water/ Witch Hazel
A/S: "The Bay"

DFS, damn near BBS in 2.5 passes this morning. I had forgotten what a lovely lather the TOBS made. I need to really make this soap a bigger part of my rotation as it and the Prince came together to produce a wonderfully rich lather with excellent cushion and glide this morning. My Crystal bit the dust this morning. Not a lot of irritation, but enough to let me know that I shouldn't try and push the blade for another shave. I was worried about how the Sandalwood soap would pair with "The Bay", but I have to tell you I love the combination. I think the two blend nicely together. We'll see if its just my nose playing tricks on me if others start to give me a wider berth than normal when walking around at work today though. Great shave on this day of reflection. Off to Mass.

Have a wonderful day everyone.

Permalink Reply by Jax on February 13, 2013 at 1:22pm

Razor: 1974 Gillette Super Adjustable (Set on 5)

Blade: Feather (6)

Brush: Semogue 1800

Soap: Czech & Speake 88

Post: Hot Rinse, Cold Rinse, Thayers Lavender Witch Hazel

A/S: Captain's Choice Cat O' Nine Tails

Was a quick shave this morning and the Feather is about done. Will probably replace it before the next shave.

Permalink Reply by Clinton R. Ausmus on February 15, 2013 at 10:16am

Friday, February 15th

Prep: Hot Shower/Mr Glo
Brush: WSP Prince (Finest)
Soap: TOBS Sandalwood
Bowl: LE TSN Bill Bowl
Razor: '63 Gillette Slim Adjustable (5)
Blade: Crystal (1)
Post: Cold Water/Witch Hazel
A/S: "The Cat"

DFS damn near BBS in 2.5 passes today. Power out this morning, so I wasn't going to attempt it, but decided to shave by candle light. All in all it was a good shave. The Prince, and TOBS came together once again to produce a wonderfully rich lather with great cushion and glide. New blade for "Slim", and upped the setting to 5 to try it out. Wondering how aggressive I'm gonna be able to go. The Sandalwood seems to pair well with "The Cat". And just as I wrap up the shave, power comes back on. A good shave today. No nicks, no weepers, no irritation.

Happy Friday Everyone...

Permalink Reply by Jax on February 15, 2013 at 11:33am

Razor: RazoRock Jaws

Blade: Astra SP (5)

Brush: Semogue 1800

Soap: Wrisley

Post: Hot Rinse, Cold Rinse, Thayers Lavender Witch Hazel

A/S: Osage Rub, Aqua Velva Ice Blue

Terrible shave this morning. Was my first time using the vintage Wrisley. I let some water sit on top of it while I showered hoping it would soften up. I didn't soak it totally because it was in a wooden bowl.  I then loaded with over 100 swirls on the brush and tried to bowl lather. It was super thin. I put it on my face and 1/2 of the way through the shave, it was dried out on my face. I re-wet it with the brush and finished. I then used my hand to squeeze more lather out of the brush and touch-up.  It didn't help that my Astra was on it's 5th shave. I think it's dead too.  So, to sum it up: Spent Blade + Dry Lather = Terrible shave. 

I did end it on a good note though. Splashed on some Ossage Rub followed by some AV Ice Blue to give it a nice sting after all the razor burn from the shave. Felt wonderful walking out into 18 degree weather with that. 

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