I want to shave.
I’ve read about restraint and backing off when necessary. In two studies, marshmallows were involved. There was one involving octopuses, but they don’t fancy marshmallows and don’t often shave.
I want to shave.
Planing off a little face for future better shaves is a good idea. I highly recommend and encourage it.View attachment 1350176
OCtober 22nd
Shower face wash with PAA Mentholated Cube
Rudy Vey 2019 B&B LE Manchurian
CC Copper Bowl
SV Desert Vetiver soap, splash, frag
Gillette New De Luxe Criterion
Wizamet Polsilver Stainless (23)
Alum
Witch Hazel
Brickell Instant Relief balm
DFS+ 9.8 No blood and no irritation
Same software set up today. Still had to much product at the end. Need to dial it in. Lather is really luxurious. Love the Desert Vetiver scent. I think I like it more than Felce Aromatica. Used the Brickell Balm again. This stuff is great. I like that it already has hyaluronic acid in it.
Going back with the New De Luxe, I am again struck by how much more efficient I am with it. My neck is BBS, except in the hollow where my jaw meets my neck near the ear where I can't shave ATG. No t sure I could smooth that spot completely. My mustache and soul patch area are DFS. I have problems in these areas too.
Overall it was a great shave. Alum gave some feedback on my neck, as did the alcohol heavy SV splash. Still after the balm, my face feels wonderful.
The unobtainium blade performed exactly as it has for the previous 23 shaves. Smooth and sharp. After these and a conversation about 80's Wizamet Super Iridiums, (or is it Iridium Super) I found 20 from 83 and ordered. I can't wait to try them. I am impressed with Polish blades so far. I also got 10 English Wilkinson Swords plus 5 each of Gillette Spoilers and Schick Plus Platinums. I just wanted to try some vintage blades while they are availble.
I PIFed all my sample packs. I kept Wizamet Super Iridium and Super-Max Blue Diamond Titainium in bulk, and a tuck or two from some of the more common blades. I got one Kai to make a shim with to try with my WR2 1.15.
I am looking forward to trying it on for real. I botched my first run. it was so effiecent that I shaved off three bumps without realizing. one on my chin is still red. I shaved off the top layer of skin the last two days. It doesn't hurt or bleed so I don't mind it. I don't want to skip shaving to let it heal completely, and, it just gets more red as my beard grows through it.
Preshave | October 23rd PAA Mentholated Cube in the shower |
Brush | Shavemac 26/54mm Fan Two Band Silvertip |
Bowl | CC Copper |
Soap | SV Desert Vetiver |
Razor 1 | Gillette New De Luxe Criterion WTG |
Razor 2 | Wolfman WR2 1.15 SB XTG, XTG, ATG |
Blade | Wizamet Polsilver Stainless (24) |
Post Shave | Alum followed by Witch Hazel |
After Shave | SV Desert Vetiver AS |
Balm | Brickell Instant Relief AS |
Frag | SV Desert Vetiver EdP |
Rating | DFS+ 9.8/10 No irritation or blood |
SOCtober 24th | |
Preshave | PAA Mentholated Cube /PAA The Tube |
Brush | SOC Cherry Wood Boar |
Bowl | CC Copper |
Soap | Cyril R. Salter hard soap |
Razor | Wolfman WR2 1.15 SB with Timeless TI Crown |
Blade | Wizamet Polsilver Stainless (25) |
Post Shave | Alu, Witch Hazel |
After Shave | Vintage Yardley |
Balm | AOS Lavender Balm + Hyaluronic Acid |
Frag | Vintage Caron Pour Un Homme EdT |
Rating | DFS 9.7/10 No blood and no irritation |
Oct 26th | |
Preshave | PAA Mentholated Cube |
Brush | SOC Ash Wood Finest Badger |
Bowl | CC Copper |
Soap | B&M Hallows Soft Heart base |
Razor | Wolfman WR2 1.15 SB |
Blade | Wizamet Polsilver Stainless (26) |
Post Shave | Alum followed by Witch Hazel |
After Shave | B&M Hallows Splash |
Balm | B&M Hallows Balm |
Frag | B&M Hallows Frag |
Rating | DFS+ 9.7/10 No irritation and One nick |
OCtober 27th | |
Preshave | PAA The Tube |
Brush | Rudy Vey 26mm Jade Samurai Fan two band silvertip |
Bowl | CC Copper |
Soap | Fine Lavender Pour Homme |
Razor | Karve CB OC F plate |
Blade | Wizamet Polsilver Stainless (27) |
Post Shave | Alum followed by Witch Hazel |
After Shave | Fine Lavender Pour Homme |
Balm | AOS Lavender Balm + Hyaluronic Acid |
Frag | Vintage Caron Pour Un Homme |
Rating | DFS+ 9.8 No blood, no irritation |
Oct 28th | |
Preshave | PAA Mentholated Cube |
Brush | Rudy Vey 2019 B&B LE Manchurian |
Bowl | CC Copper |
Soap | Fine Lavender Pour Homme |
Razor | Gillette Bulldog Old Type |
Blade | Wizamet Polsilver Stainless (28) |
Post Shave | Alum followed by Witch Hazel |
After Shave | Fine Lavender Pour Homme |
Balm | AOS Lavender Balm + Hyaluronic Acid |
Frag | Caron Pour Un Homme |
Rating | DFS+ 9.8 No blood, no irritation |
Nov 01 Preshave | PAA Mentholated Cube/PAA The Tube |
Brush | Shavemac 26/54mm Fan Two Band Silvertip |
Bowl | CC Copper |
Soap | SV Desert Vetiver |
Razor | Wolfman WR2 1.15 SB |
Blade | Gillette 7 O’clock Yellow (2) |
Post Shave | Alum followed by Witch hazel |
After Shave | SV Desert Vetiver |
Balm | Brickell Instant Relief |
Frag | SV Desert Vetiver |
Rating | DFS+ 9.8/10 No irritation |
Preshave | PAA Mentholated Cube/PAA The Tube |
Brush | Rudy Vey 26mm Fan Two Band Silvertip Jade Samurai |
Bowl | CC Copper |
Soap | SV Desert Vetiver |
Razor | Wolfman WR2 1.15 SB |
Blade | Gillette 7 O’clock Yellow (3) |
Post Shave | Alum followed by Witch hazel |
After Shave | SV Desert Vetiver |
Balm | Brickell Instant Relief |
Frag | SV Desert Vetiver |
Rating | DFS+ 9.7 experimented and there was blood. Very close to BBS |
Nov 07 21 Preshave | PAA Mentholated Cube |
Brush | SOC Cherry Wood Boar |
Bowl | CC Copper |
Soap | Old Spice uber lather |
Razor | Gillette 1917 Bulldog |
Blade | Gillette 7 O’clock Yellow (4) |
Post Shave | Alum |
After Shave | Shulton Old Spice |
Balm | P&B Night Witch + ISC Hyaluronic Acid |
Frag | Shulton Old Spice Cologne |
Rating | DFS+ 9.7 Very close but there was blood |