Still in
Just received confirmation that my March purchases from Spain have arrived. MARCH!
Just received confirmation that my March purchases from Spain have arrived. MARCH!
Still in
Just received confirmation that my March purchases from Spain have arrived. MARCH!
Plus having shiny new things keeps my little brain occupied so I don’t cave into the pressure of buying other shiny new things.
People are living longer, you know. If I make it to 120 and can still shave, I just might make it thru my blade stash!Still in, 12.9% complete.
Preshave: Hot washcloth
Soap: MWF
Brush: Men-U boar
Razor: GC.68 SB, Wizamet SI #6
Post-shave: Nivea Balm.
BBS face and DFS neck, but that felt a bit rough. Blades usually last me to #7, but not this one.
I find looking at my excessive stash of blades helps to keep the ADs at bay. At current burn rate, running out isn't going to happen...
How do you like the Schapenmelk?
I like it, it's simple no nonsense soap. It is about medium hard, and it performs well in all categories as far as soap is concerned. The scent is a very light cologne type, also very nice.How do you like the Schapenmelk?
Oh No! Now I will have to put Williams on the bucket list for June!A new Gillette Silver Blue in the red tip Super Speed
Simpsons M7 synthetic
Williams Mug Soap
Booster Island Bay Rum
Today's synthetics really make a nice lather. I'm one of those guys everybody hates- I not only get it to lather easily but I put Williams on the same level as soaps like Mitchells Wool Fat and Haslinger in terms of quality of shave. Always leaves me feeling clean. And Booster bay rum has a good clean scent as well so it all fit together nicely. Still in, and still enjoying restraint.
Menthol drops exist. I think PAA has what is essentially a salt grater filled with menthol crystals to add menthol to your lather.Oh No! Now I will have to put Williams on the bucket list for June!
Question: Can some type of menthol additive be added to the soap with the bloom water or in the lathering bowl?
Still in.
To honor the new brush, I used my wife's favorite shave soap, which is also my most expensive shave soap. You can't tell me that's a coincidence.
I definitely noticed that your list was heavy on the cooling! Sounds like a great early-summer shave.Fifth Day of GRUME...
Still In
Pre-Shave: Warm water splashes(two minutes) and Proraso white
Feather AS-D2
Feather blade (new)
Fendrihan 24 mm synthetic brush
Proraso Green with 1 drop of peppermint essential oil
Cremo Cooling balm
Davidoff Cooling Water on hands and arms
Today I focused on my shaving angle with the Feather.
I guess I don't like the feel and sound of the Feather. I tried riding the cap, the bar and angles in-between. The shave was clean and close but not as smooth as other razors. Maybe I just like a smoother razor like the Henson AL13, Rockwell 6C (plate 2) or Jagger 89 etc. As to performance, the shave was excellent! I'll move on to a different razor tomorrow and return to the Feather as my experience and technique improves.
I added another little experiment to the equation. I have been wanting to add a cooling, menthol and refreshing element to my shave. The only cream I have that fits the bill is Prosaro green. I decided to try to boost it up a notch. I added 1 drop of peppermint essential oil in my lathering bowl before mixing the lather. WOW! the peppermint hit all the right notes! The lather felt cool and refreshing. It made the post shave cold water splashes feel even better. The Cremo Cooling balm enhanced the feeling. The clincher was one hour after shaving, there was no irritation, redness or dry feeling on my face or neck.
GRUME-on
Good Day