Love the scales on the beautiful razor!!!Le Grelot
MDC Original
Yaqi 24mm Violet Synth
Tony Miller Horween Strop
Jnat Shobu Finish
Thayers Lavender
be well all.
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Relaxed, lengthy Sunday morning shave, BBS, 10/10- close, smooth, and simply delightful, no mishaps at all:
Pre-shave: shower and face wash
Razors: Occam's Razor- two-dot guide
Blade: Feather Pro (2)- the blade shaved great today
Brush: Vulfix 375 Silvertip- soft and nice, some might say a little floppy, but just right today!
Soap: Canada Shave Soap- I'm determined to wear some on this puck; seriously, I can just see the middle getting a very slight indentation, if I hold it up to the light just right. Today I loaded my damp brush for a full 30 seconds and face lathered away, adding water as needed- what amazing fun! Crushing on this soap, I ordered a puck to be sent to arrive in Brooklyn for my sojourn east this week.
Post-shave: cool rinse, then Floid The Genuine AS, this stuff is ideal for me. Nice classic scent, perfect level of light alcohol feel, and a little menthol.
Getting your lather perfectly thick, soft and slick, is indeed a marvelous trick. Happy shaves!
Pre-shave: shower and face wash
Razors: Occam's Razor- two-dot guide
Blade: Feather Pro (2)- the blade shaved great today
Brush: Vulfix 375 Silvertip- soft and nice, some might say a little floppy, but just right today!
Soap: Canada Shave Soap- I'm determined to wear some on this puck; seriously, I can just see the middle getting a very slight indentation, if I hold it up to the light just right. Today I loaded my damp brush for a full 30 seconds and face lathered away, adding water as needed- what amazing fun! Crushing on this soap, I ordered a puck to be sent to arrive in Brooklyn for my sojourn east this week.
Post-shave: cool rinse, then Floid The Genuine AS, this stuff is ideal for me. Nice classic scent, perfect level of light alcohol feel, and a little menthol.
Getting your lather perfectly thick, soft and slick, is indeed a marvelous trick. Happy shaves!
Pre-shave (in order of use)
- Jack Black Deep Dive Glycolic Facial Cleanser
- Truefitt and Hill Pre-Shave Oil
- The Goodfellas' Smile Savage Shaving Soap
Post-shave (in order of use)
- Omega Alum Block
- Simple Kind to Skin Alcohol Free Soothing Facial Toner
- Hylamide Low-Molecular Hyaluronic acid
- The Ordinary Buffet Serum
- Dolce & Gabbana The One aftershave balm
- Jack Black Double Duty Face Moisturiser
Tools
- FaTip Special Edition (Gentile Head)
- Super Shave X Platinum (4)
- Omega 50014 travel brush
Shave Rating: 7.5/10
Just a single pass Sunday clean up today and my fourth and final shave with a Super Shave-X, another smooth shave but its definitely lacking in sharpness for this razor. After a great first shave, it's been downhill in terms of sharpness which is disappointing.
Overall an irritation free shave but not overly close.
- Jack Black Deep Dive Glycolic Facial Cleanser
- Truefitt and Hill Pre-Shave Oil
- The Goodfellas' Smile Savage Shaving Soap
Post-shave (in order of use)
- Omega Alum Block
- Simple Kind to Skin Alcohol Free Soothing Facial Toner
- Hylamide Low-Molecular Hyaluronic acid
- The Ordinary Buffet Serum
- Dolce & Gabbana The One aftershave balm
- Jack Black Double Duty Face Moisturiser
Tools
- FaTip Special Edition (Gentile Head)
- Super Shave X Platinum (4)
- Omega 50014 travel brush
Shave Rating: 7.5/10
Just a single pass Sunday clean up today and my fourth and final shave with a Super Shave-X, another smooth shave but its definitely lacking in sharpness for this razor. After a great first shave, it's been downhill in terms of sharpness which is disappointing.
Overall an irritation free shave but not overly close.
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
I have a yaqi cashmere 24mm with a black marble and use it as a dedicated brush daily for washing my whole face, excellent soft tipped knot and really enjoy it.
I think a lot of boar brushes(sterilized even) have a animal funk scent and it takes time 5 to 10 shaves to get rid of it. I just bought a Yaqi boar brush and will try a different method of cleaning and breaking it in.
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Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
Sunday Schick Shave, April 4th 2021
Razor: Schick injector championship theme series L type- Mfg 1976- Schick was a big sponser for the 1976 Montreal, Canada Olympics, mild injector. Easy to work the face and gives good results.
Blade: Personna SS PTFE injector(8) Great blade, very sharp, good longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable.
Soap: Italian Barber Amici, nice grapefruit scent, excellent lather properties, very affordable.
Brush: Razorock Noir 400 Plissoft, kind of reminds me of my boar brush, cloud like soft tips, good scrub + great lather painter.
Pre shave: Washed the face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on cleaned beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 3+ pickups. WTG + 2X ATG + pickups.
Post shave: Italian barber Amici with witch hazel + a dollop of Nivea balm.
Results: 9/10 or CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers =
excellent shave with my Schick injector L type+ a Personna blade.
Have some great shaves! Stay & think safe in these times!
Razor: Schick injector championship theme series L type- Mfg 1976- Schick was a big sponser for the 1976 Montreal, Canada Olympics, mild injector. Easy to work the face and gives good results.
Blade: Personna SS PTFE injector(8) Great blade, very sharp, good longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable.
Soap: Italian Barber Amici, nice grapefruit scent, excellent lather properties, very affordable.
Brush: Razorock Noir 400 Plissoft, kind of reminds me of my boar brush, cloud like soft tips, good scrub + great lather painter.
Pre shave: Washed the face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on cleaned beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 3+ pickups. WTG + 2X ATG + pickups.
Post shave: Italian barber Amici with witch hazel + a dollop of Nivea balm.
Results: 9/10 or CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers =
excellent shave with my Schick injector L type+ a Personna blade.Have some great shaves! Stay & think safe in these times!
Gamechanger .84 Astra (1) PAA Astra,Simpson Duke 2,Thayers,Prorasso. 10/10.Hadn't shaved in 5 days looked like a tramp.Felt fantastic my daughter was coming up so had to smarten up.I'ts amazing how a hot shower and a shave makes you feel better.Take care everyone happy shaves.
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Saturday 20210403 (Yesterday's Shave)
Razor: Personna "BBS-0" (Evgeny Koshelev (rusdrunkbear) Ti Handle)
Blade: Kai (5 and retired)
Brush: Simpson The Duke 2 in Best
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: WSP Rustic Tobacco
Moisturizer: Nivea Post Shave Balm + Hyaluronic Acid
Aftershave: Old Spice Classic
Excellent shave!
Razor: Personna "BBS-0" (Evgeny Koshelev (rusdrunkbear) Ti Handle)
Blade: Kai (5 and retired)
Brush: Simpson The Duke 2 in Best
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: WSP Rustic Tobacco
Moisturizer: Nivea Post Shave Balm + Hyaluronic Acid
Aftershave: Old Spice Classic
Excellent shave!
Razor: Schick E3
Blade: Schick Injector
Brush: Simpson Duke 3 Synthetic
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Art of Shaving Sandalwood Cream
Aftershave: Pinaud Brandy Spice
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Imperial Leather Talcum Powder
Rating Ten.
Blade: Schick Injector
Brush: Simpson Duke 3 Synthetic
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Art of Shaving Sandalwood Cream
Aftershave: Pinaud Brandy Spice
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Imperial Leather Talcum Powder
Rating Ten.
Nice brush my friend
I am sure it is, great blade
Sunday morning shave
Razor: Dovo Inox
Brush: Boar
Soap: Tabac
Post: Clubman
Tabac is a really fine soap that just works so effortlessly IMHO. A fantastic shave! Happy Sunday.
9/10
Razor: Dovo Inox
Brush: Boar
Soap: Tabac
Post: Clubman
Tabac is a really fine soap that just works so effortlessly IMHO. A fantastic shave! Happy Sunday.
9/10
Single Edge Sunday
Pre: Proraso white
Brush: PAA StarCraft
Lather: LA Shaving Santa Monica Bay Rum sample
Blade: Schick (4)
Razor: Schick Injector
Post: Thayer’s unscented, Proraso white
Rating: 9.5
Never a bad shave with these Schick injectors!
Pre: Proraso white
Brush: PAA StarCraft
Lather: LA Shaving Santa Monica Bay Rum sample
Blade: Schick (4)
Razor: Schick Injector
Post: Thayer’s unscented, Proraso white
Rating: 9.5
Never a bad shave with these Schick injectors!
Blackland Vector
Feather AC Blade (3)
Saponificio Varesino Cubebe
Simpson Classic 1 Best
Nivea Sensitive Balm
10/10
Feather AC Blade (3)
Saponificio Varesino Cubebe
Simpson Classic 1 Best
Nivea Sensitive Balm
10/10
Brush: BradSears Arley 28mm Estate
Soap: Ethos Colonia
Blade: Personna Israeli Red (3) shave I am sure it can go 4, so for the 1/8 of the cost of Polsilvers I ordered 200 blades
Razor: Timeless Ti SB .95
Post Shave: Ethos Unscented Skin Food, SV Cubebe Aftershave
10/10
Soap: Ethos Colonia
Blade: Personna Israeli Red (3) shave I am sure it can go 4, so for the 1/8 of the cost of Polsilvers I ordered 200 blades
Razor: Timeless Ti SB .95
Post Shave: Ethos Unscented Skin Food, SV Cubebe Aftershave
10/10
My Easter Afternoon Shave
Prep: Warm shower
Strop: Tony Miller Premium Steerhide Smooth w/ Linen
Two pass shave: WTG, ATG/XTG
Razor: Le Grelot 5/8
Pre-Shave Cream: Proraso White Cream, Green Tea & Oat
Brush: WSP The "Duchess" White in Silvertip
Soap: Pre de Provence - Bergamot & Thyme w/ Shea Butter
Facial Toner: Thayers Alcohol-Free Original Witch Hazel Facial Toner with Aloe Vera Formula
Aftershave Balm: Pre de Provence - Bergamot & Thyme After Shave Balm w/ Shea Butter
9.2/10 DFS! - No irritation!
- A nice comfortable shave
- A couple of nicks....
Micromatic Monday 5th SOTD
Cream Suezbana Aloe & Lavender
Brush Yaqi 24mm Sagrada Familia
Razor GEM Junior
Blade GEM Stainless 3rd (Stropped & was awesomely nice)
Post & Aftershaves Ice Water + Stirling Witchhazel MitA + Hyaluronic + Reuzel Wood & Spice
Very good lather from the cream today. Pleasant medium scent, thickly creamy and very slick...just beautiful!
Shave with razor paired with the blade was so smooth yet crisp, comfortable, and efficient. 3passes without issues for a mostly bbs result. The aftershaves were terrific! All in a very enjoyable session! Rating 9.8/10!
Cream Suezbana Aloe & Lavender
Brush Yaqi 24mm Sagrada Familia
Razor GEM Junior
Blade GEM Stainless 3rd (Stropped & was awesomely nice)
Post & Aftershaves Ice Water + Stirling Witchhazel MitA + Hyaluronic + Reuzel Wood & Spice
Very good lather from the cream today. Pleasant medium scent, thickly creamy and very slick...just beautiful!
Shave with razor paired with the blade was so smooth yet crisp, comfortable, and efficient. 3passes without issues for a mostly bbs result. The aftershaves were terrific! All in a very enjoyable session! Rating 9.8/10!
WR1 .74 SB
Durham Duplex handle
Feather
MdC Fougere
Zenith B30
Thayers
Lucky Old Man
9.5 / 10
Durham Duplex handle
Feather
MdC Fougere
Zenith B30
Thayers
Lucky Old Man
9.5 / 10
- Brush: Thater 4125/4 (The Beast)
- Razor: Game Changer SB .68
- Blade: Polsilver SI (2)
- Soap: WK Iced Tea
- Aftershave: WK Iced Tea
- Post Shave: Thayers Rose, Hyaluronic Acid
Another before bed shave. Excellent except for one nice Adam’s apple nick that was user error. I am getting to know the Game Changer and I think it will be in the regular rotation. It needs more attention than my 6S and Karve, but it performs great. Polsilvers match well with the .68 plate for me.
Iced Tea is another weird one from WK. I get lots of basil and a bit of citrus and mint. It is a nice scent but I wouldn’t guess it was iced tea. Quite a bit of menthol as well. Nice for summer as it is refreshing.
The 4125/4 is a beast. It is the biggest brush I own and it can hold a ton of water/lather. It is a better brush for creams than hard soaps but I just love this one.
9.5/10
- Razor: Game Changer SB .68
- Blade: Polsilver SI (2)
- Soap: WK Iced Tea
- Aftershave: WK Iced Tea
- Post Shave: Thayers Rose, Hyaluronic Acid
Another before bed shave. Excellent except for one nice Adam’s apple nick that was user error. I am getting to know the Game Changer and I think it will be in the regular rotation. It needs more attention than my 6S and Karve, but it performs great. Polsilvers match well with the .68 plate for me.
Iced Tea is another weird one from WK. I get lots of basil and a bit of citrus and mint. It is a nice scent but I wouldn’t guess it was iced tea. Quite a bit of menthol as well. Nice for summer as it is refreshing.
The 4125/4 is a beast. It is the biggest brush I own and it can hold a ton of water/lather. It is a better brush for creams than hard soaps but I just love this one.
9.5/10
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