Razor: Schick Adjustable Injector type M
Blade: Chinese Schick 2nd use
Brush: DS Cosmetics Synthetic
Soap: Ogallala Bay Rum & Vanilla
After: Ogallala Bay Rum & Vanilla
Rating: 10/10
What did you use today? +Rate the shave 1-10 (10 best)
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Razor: Schick Adjustable Injector type M
Blade: Chinese Schick 2nd use
Brush: DS Cosmetics Synthetic
Soap: Ogallala Bay Rum & Vanilla
After: Ogallala Bay Rum & Vanilla
Rating: 10/10
Pre-Shave: Grooming Dept Unscented Pre-Shave
Soap: Zingari Man Mousse Illuminee
Brush: Wild West Brushworks / Declaration Grooming B4
Razor: Blackland Ti Vector
Blade: KAI Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG (6)
Post-Shave: Zingari Man Mousse Illuminee Recovery Splash
Rating: BBS
Soap: Zingari Man Mousse Illuminee
Brush: Wild West Brushworks / Declaration Grooming B4
Razor: Blackland Ti Vector
Blade: KAI Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG (6)
Post-Shave: Zingari Man Mousse Illuminee Recovery Splash
Rating: BBS
Brush: Omega 10810 beehive boar
Soap: A&E Boca Negra
Razor: Qshave Futur clone
Blade: Tatra Platinum (2)
Aftershave: Myrsol Blue
Rating: 9.5
Soap: A&E Boca Negra
Razor: Qshave Futur clone
Blade: Tatra Platinum (2)
Aftershave: Myrsol Blue
Rating: 9.5
That B4
Preshave: Hot shower
Soap/Shave cream: Stirling Soap Bay Rum
Brush: Maggard 24mm Synthetic Marble Handle
Razor: Rockwell 6C
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock SharpEdge (3)
Post shave: Pinaud Clubman After Shave
Rating: 9.5/10
Didn't shave yesterday after a quick hotel stay for my nephew's wedding so I was ready for a good shave and I got it with arguably my smoothest razor and a blade that came out of nowhere in a sample pack to become one of my favorites. And Bay Rum is my second favorite Stirling scent behind Barbershop.
Soap/Shave cream: Stirling Soap Bay Rum
Brush: Maggard 24mm Synthetic Marble Handle
Razor: Rockwell 6C
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock SharpEdge (3)
Post shave: Pinaud Clubman After Shave
Rating: 9.5/10
Didn't shave yesterday after a quick hotel stay for my nephew's wedding so I was ready for a good shave and I got it with arguably my smoothest razor and a blade that came out of nowhere in a sample pack to become one of my favorites. And Bay Rum is my second favorite Stirling scent behind Barbershop.
Tuesday Shave-
Pre-Shave: Hot Towel, Proraso White
Badger: RazoRock Barrel 24
Blade: Kai
Razor: GC .76-P w/Bulldog Handle
Soap: A&E Spartacus
After-Shave: Cold Water Splash, GFT Alum, Clubman Whiskey Woods
Rating: 9/10
Notes: DFS+. Tiny bit of razor burn on the dreaded neck beard swirl. I think I made the lather a little thin.
Pre-Shave: Hot Towel, Proraso White
Badger: RazoRock Barrel 24
Blade: Kai
Razor: GC .76-P w/Bulldog Handle
Soap: A&E Spartacus
After-Shave: Cold Water Splash, GFT Alum, Clubman Whiskey Woods
Rating: 9/10
Notes: DFS+. Tiny bit of razor burn on the dreaded neck beard swirl. I think I made the lather a little thin.
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
ASRazor shave, Tuesday, March 26th 2024
Razor : Gem Damaskenne open comb, Mfg 1912-15, tame mid range. This is the real Mckoy Gem 1912 because it is open comb and has a stropping attachment in the handle. This little razor is over 112 years old approximately and still performs excellent with a fresh Gem SS PTFE blade. I lucked out when I bought this razor years ago in a razor lot sale on line. These where the first models Gem came out with in OC and then went to the closed comb for many years for a total successful product. Had a stellar close comfortable shave this morning.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE (3) very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle.
Soap : Razorock "The Dead Sea", very nice unique scented soap with excellent lather qualities. One of my favorites.
Brush : Yaqi " black marble" 24mm 3band silvertip badger. Excellent lather generator, luxury pillow like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + great lather painter. I like the handle and always laugh at the size of bloom that occurred after 1st .... cleaning.
Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area.
Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave : Razorock "The dead Sea" splash with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results :
or CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers=
Had a stellar close comfortable shave this morning with my Gem 1912 OC razor with a Gem coated blade.
Have some great shaves!
Razor : Gem Damaskenne open comb, Mfg 1912-15, tame mid range. This is the real Mckoy Gem 1912 because it is open comb and has a stropping attachment in the handle. This little razor is over 112 years old approximately and still performs excellent with a fresh Gem SS PTFE blade. I lucked out when I bought this razor years ago in a razor lot sale on line. These where the first models Gem came out with in OC and then went to the closed comb for many years for a total successful product. Had a stellar close comfortable shave this morning.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE (3) very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle.
Soap : Razorock "The Dead Sea", very nice unique scented soap with excellent lather qualities. One of my favorites.
Brush : Yaqi " black marble" 24mm 3band silvertip badger. Excellent lather generator, luxury pillow like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + great lather painter. I like the handle and always laugh at the size of bloom that occurred after 1st .... cleaning.
Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area.
Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave : Razorock "The dead Sea" splash with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results :
or CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers= Had a stellar close comfortable shave this morning with my Gem 1912 OC razor with a Gem coated blade.Have some great shaves!
Tuesday March 26, 2024
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper Bowl
Brush: Semogue SOC Cherry
Lather: Tabac
Razor: Henson Mild
Blade: Gillette Nacet (1)
Post: Tabac
Rating: 10/10
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper Bowl
Brush: Semogue SOC Cherry
Lather: Tabac
Razor: Henson Mild
Blade: Gillette Nacet (1)
Post: Tabac
Rating: 10/10
Pre Shave: Warm Shower, Stirling Baker Street Liquid Bath Soap, Stirling Unscented Pre Shave Soap
Razor: Schick N1
Blade: Schick Twin (6)
Soap/Cream: Stirling The Fresher
Bowl: The CaYuen Workshop Medium Damascus Shaving Dish
Brush: West Coast Shaving Black Beacon Handle 24mm Silvertip Badger
Post Shave: Cold Water Rinse, Thayers Unscented Witch Hazel, Nivea Unscented Post Shave Balm & Stirling The Fresher AS
Rating: 10/10 An efficient 3 pass BBS shave with no touch ups, no weepers, cuts or irritation. A very good shave!
Razor: Schick N1
Blade: Schick Twin (6)
Soap/Cream: Stirling The Fresher
Bowl: The CaYuen Workshop Medium Damascus Shaving Dish
Brush: West Coast Shaving Black Beacon Handle 24mm Silvertip Badger
Post Shave: Cold Water Rinse, Thayers Unscented Witch Hazel, Nivea Unscented Post Shave Balm & Stirling The Fresher AS
Rating: 10/10 An efficient 3 pass BBS shave with no touch ups, no weepers, cuts or irritation. A very good shave!
Today’s Shave
Razor: Wolfman WR1
Blade: Chinese London Bridge (2)
Brush: Rudy Vey/EverReady 2-band
Soap: Fine platinum
Splash: Fine platinum
Rating: Another fine shave, just not quite BBS (9.5/10)!
Razor: Wolfman WR1
Blade: Chinese London Bridge (2)
Brush: Rudy Vey/EverReady 2-band
Soap: Fine platinum
Splash: Fine platinum
Rating: Another fine shave, just not quite BBS (9.5/10)!
7th day with Wolfman WR1 0.67 Ti / PermaSharp (1)
Usual daily 3 passes
after 5 days with Astra SP, took today fresh PermaSharp and voilà. Best shave with WR1 so far. Very smooth.
WR1 is now firmly my favorite DE razor. Incredible razor to learn for me.
There are others to come soon (Ti Bird and Ti Yates 921H) but so far was better for me only SE (WR4 and La Faulx)
9,9/10
Usual daily 3 passes
after 5 days with Astra SP, took today fresh PermaSharp and voilà. Best shave with WR1 so far. Very smooth.
WR1 is now firmly my favorite DE razor. Incredible razor to learn for me.
There are others to come soon (Ti Bird and Ti Yates 921H) but so far was better for me only SE (WR4 and La Faulx)
9,9/10
A nice BBS finished of with some vintage Old Spice!
Razor: Ever-Ready 1914
Blade: GEM SS PTFE (3)
Soap: Stirling Scots Pine Sheep
Brush: Omega 10290 Boar
AS: Shulton Old Spice
Rating: 10/10
Razor: Ever-Ready 1914
Blade: GEM SS PTFE (3)
Soap: Stirling Scots Pine Sheep
Brush: Omega 10290 Boar
AS: Shulton Old Spice
Rating: 10/10
Tuesday Morning Whisker Whittling
Rating: 9.85/10 Amazing
Second shave with the new Parker and much better this time.
Found the angle better and the Diane blade was more aggressive.
This is an extremely mild razor and needs an aggressive blade.
Le Pere Lucien is amazing and whipped up a fantastic lather.
Citrus Musk and Williams teamed up for a great Old School finish.
Parker Solo Edge Razor
Diane Platinum Blade - Half DE
Stirling PRO Synthetic Brush
Le Pere Lucien Cologne-Fougere Soap
Citrus Musk Splash On
Williams Aqua Velva Aftershave
Rating: 9.85/10 Amazing
Second shave with the new Parker and much better this time.
Found the angle better and the Diane blade was more aggressive.
This is an extremely mild razor and needs an aggressive blade.
Le Pere Lucien is amazing and whipped up a fantastic lather.
Citrus Musk and Williams teamed up for a great Old School finish.
Parker Solo Edge Razor
Diane Platinum Blade - Half DE
Stirling PRO Synthetic Brush
Le Pere Lucien Cologne-Fougere Soap
Citrus Musk Splash On
Williams Aqua Velva Aftershave
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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Hardware
Software
Rating
Notes
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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Hardware
| Razor | RazoRock Game Changer 0.68P |
| Blade | Treet Dura-Sharp [6] |
| Brush | Stirling Boar |
Software
| Pre | Thayer's Lavender Stirling Unscented Pre-Shave Soap |
| Lather | Mike's Natural Soaps Lime [3] |
| Post | Floïd The Genuine |
Rating
| 7 / 10 |
Notes
| I haven't managed to get as much cushion from the Mike's as I've been getting from other soaps recently. It performs well, however, and has a very nice post shave feel. |
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Tuesday’s shave.
Razor: Merica
Blade: Matgicol 2nd use.
Soap: Captain’s Choice Bay Rum.
Brush: DSC badger.
Preshave: Hot rag.
Postshave: Thayers witch hazel, Barberry Coast Bay Rum aftershave , Proraso white balm.
Alum feedback: face-almost zero, neck-almost zero.
Smooth: 9.4
Close: 9.5
Soap: 9.6
Razor: Merica
Blade: Matgicol 2nd use.
Soap: Captain’s Choice Bay Rum.
Brush: DSC badger.
Preshave: Hot rag.
Postshave: Thayers witch hazel, Barberry Coast Bay Rum aftershave , Proraso white balm.
Alum feedback: face-almost zero, neck-almost zero.
Smooth: 9.4
Close: 9.5
Soap: 9.6
Had a lovely shave today. Decided to try a fourth shave with a feather blade instead of tossing it after 3 shaves. It still delivered a smooth, comfortable and very close shave 
In the little sample tub is my homemade balm containing:Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, Emu Oil, Vit E, Panthenol, Ferulic Acid, Hydrolyzed Castor Oil (makes it water soluble) and a little gin (to dissolve the Ferulic Acid, evaporated by the time I use the balm). It only takes a small dab and it is water soluble. It absorbs along with the HA serum so it doesn't leave a greasy feel at all - makes my 70 year old skin feel young again
Razor: 'Merica I've modified the cap to give slightly more exposure/blade feel.
Blade: Feather (4)
Brush: Badger in carved antler
Soap/splash: 福 fú dào (terrific soap from House of Mammoth)
Post: Hyaluronic Acid Serum plus my homemade balm
In the little sample tub is my homemade balm containing:Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, Emu Oil, Vit E, Panthenol, Ferulic Acid, Hydrolyzed Castor Oil (makes it water soluble) and a little gin (to dissolve the Ferulic Acid, evaporated by the time I use the balm). It only takes a small dab and it is water soluble. It absorbs along with the HA serum so it doesn't leave a greasy feel at all - makes my 70 year old skin feel young again
Razor: 'Merica I've modified the cap to give slightly more exposure/blade feel.
Blade: Feather (4)
Brush: Badger in carved antler
Soap/splash: 福 fú dào (terrific soap from House of Mammoth)
Post: Hyaluronic Acid Serum plus my homemade balm
March 26, 2024 Tuesday shave
Razor: Karve Overlander, aluminum
Blade: Dorco Prime (3)
Soap: Noble Otter The Noir Et Vanille
Brush: Yaqi 24mm Timberwolf w/Mysterious Space Handle
Post shave: Barbera alum block, Thayer's Witch Hazel
Aftershave: Fine Snake Bite
Excellent shave today. No weepers, etc. and no irritation, very close!
10/10
Enjoy your day!
Razor: Karve Overlander, aluminum
Blade: Dorco Prime (3)
Soap: Noble Otter The Noir Et Vanille
Brush: Yaqi 24mm Timberwolf w/Mysterious Space Handle
Post shave: Barbera alum block, Thayer's Witch Hazel
Aftershave: Fine Snake Bite
Excellent shave today. No weepers, etc. and no irritation, very close!
10/10
Enjoy your day!
Fifth of a 15 consecutive shave commitment with the Vikings Blade Emperor. Upgraded to a Personna Med Prep for today.
Went with the Arko! soap, my Parker synthetic, alum, witch hazel, and glass decanted Clubman Lilac Vegetal.
A skip one day and shave. My first four shaves were with a Shark Super Chrome and a Matgicol. Wanted to see what this razor could do with a one of the industry's best blades.
I dialed the Emperor up to "7" from "6". Right away, the Med Prep made the Shark and Matgicol look like a windshield ice scraper. The difference in sharpness was drastic.
Three passes, two weepers. Chin and off to the side of the Adam's Apple. BBS on face and probably 70% of neck. But I do have slightly raw skin two hours later. The price of the closest shave so far with the VB Emperor?
Alum was much more of a tingle than I had with the Shark. Witch hazel, uneventful. Lilac Vegtal was also the liveliest application of any AS so far. Felt the burn. I may throw some Gillette balm gel on here in a bit.
9/10.
Went with the Arko! soap, my Parker synthetic, alum, witch hazel, and glass decanted Clubman Lilac Vegetal.
A skip one day and shave. My first four shaves were with a Shark Super Chrome and a Matgicol. Wanted to see what this razor could do with a one of the industry's best blades.
I dialed the Emperor up to "7" from "6". Right away, the Med Prep made the Shark and Matgicol look like a windshield ice scraper. The difference in sharpness was drastic.
Three passes, two weepers. Chin and off to the side of the Adam's Apple. BBS on face and probably 70% of neck. But I do have slightly raw skin two hours later. The price of the closest shave so far with the VB Emperor?
Alum was much more of a tingle than I had with the Shark. Witch hazel, uneventful. Lilac Vegtal was also the liveliest application of any AS so far. Felt the burn. I may throw some Gillette balm gel on here in a bit.
9/10.
Razor: Timeless Bronze OC .78, Rod George handle
Blade: Astra Superior Platinum
Brush: Simpson Emperor 3 Super Badger
Pre-Shave: Proraso White Pre-Shave Cream
Lather: Long Rifle Brown Bess
Aftershave: Long Rifle Brown Bess Shave Tonic
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Nivea Post Shave Balm
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