Hey, thanks! This is quite a popular brush and can be seen here frequently. It's quite a chubby and very good for both face and bowl lather.
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Today’s shave:
Soap: Haslinger’s schafmilch
Brush: Graydog 2-band
Razor: Wolfman WR1
Blade: Nacet (3)
AS: Floid vigoroso
Rating: 9.5/10
Soap: Haslinger’s schafmilch
Brush: Graydog 2-band
Razor: Wolfman WR1
Blade: Nacet (3)
AS: Floid vigoroso
Rating: 9.5/10
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
GEMonday, April 6th 2020 today for my razor usage, On a fairly new blade I like to advantage of my milder Gem razors that will give excellent shaves regardless. My gold push button performed very well today with minimal operator error.
Razor: Gem push button- MFG 1958-65 -good daily driver!
Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE (2) Excellent blade in every way!
Soap: Italian barber Amici- Great inexpensive soap with good lather qualities!
Brush: Yaqi timberwolf whiskers 24mm- great brush to use.
Pre- shave : shower + a dollop of Aloe Vera gel on beard area.
Prep: cold water rinse after each pass of 3.
Post shave: Amici aftershave with witch hazel + AVON "True Gent" balm- now that is a nice balm!!!
Results : 9.5/10 or CCS,DFS,BBS + minimal irritation + 1 weeper on chin area> operator error=
great shave today!
Have some great shaves!
Razor: Gem push button- MFG 1958-65 -good daily driver!
Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE (2) Excellent blade in every way!
Soap: Italian barber Amici- Great inexpensive soap with good lather qualities!
Brush: Yaqi timberwolf whiskers 24mm- great brush to use.
Pre- shave : shower + a dollop of Aloe Vera gel on beard area.
Prep: cold water rinse after each pass of 3.
Post shave: Amici aftershave with witch hazel + AVON "True Gent" balm- now that is a nice balm!!!
Results : 9.5/10 or CCS,DFS,BBS + minimal irritation + 1 weeper on chin area> operator error=
great shave today!Have some great shaves!
Fatip Piccolo Mk1
Bolzano Superinox blade (3)
Zenith B03-A26 aluminum pro boar brush
Razorock Dead Sea soap
Dickinson witch hazel toner
Proraso white balm
Smooth, close shave; DFS
Bolzano Superinox blade (3)
Zenith B03-A26 aluminum pro boar brush
Razorock Dead Sea soap
Dickinson witch hazel toner
Proraso white balm
Smooth, close shave; DFS
10/10
Soap: Phoenix Shaving CK-6
Brush: B&B LE 2012
Razor: Merkur 37C
Blade: Wilkinson
AF: Thayers WH + Neutrogena Triple Protect
Fragrance: Jimmy Choo Man Intense
Another nice shave 10/10.
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Somgue 1250 boar
Haslinger Marigold
Post-war Ball End Tech
Wilkinson Sword (1)
Avon Wild Country
9.0/10
Haslinger Marigold
Post-war Ball End Tech
Wilkinson Sword (1)
Avon Wild Country
9.0/10
Razor: Timeless Bronze TRBR38
Blade: Astra Superior Platinum
Brush: Simpson's Commodore X2 Best Badger
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood
Aftershave: Art of Shaving Sandalwood & Cypress cologne
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Pinaud Finest powder
Rating 10
Blade: Astra Superior Platinum
Brush: Simpson's Commodore X2 Best Badger
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood
Aftershave: Art of Shaving Sandalwood & Cypress cologne
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Pinaud Finest powder
Rating 10
Razor: Progress Merkur
Blade: Astra SP (1)
Brush: Shavemac two band DO1 Silvertip
Soap: Meissner Tremonia / Gentle Menthol
After... shave: Alum
Balm: Haslinger / Sandelholz
Rating 10
Blade: Astra SP (1)
Brush: Shavemac two band DO1 Silvertip
Soap: Meissner Tremonia / Gentle Menthol
After... shave: Alum
Balm: Haslinger / Sandelholz
Rating 10
Rex Ambassador
Gillette 7 o’clock sharp edge (1)
Colorado Razor Designs - Strange Brew w/Tuxedo knot
Wickham Apricus
Wickham Apricus Balm
Dior Eau Sauvage EDT
Gillette 7 o’clock sharp edge (1)
Colorado Razor Designs - Strange Brew w/Tuxedo knot
Wickham Apricus
Wickham Apricus Balm
Dior Eau Sauvage EDT
Straight forward shave. Day three on Yellow Gillette. Tiny bit of stubble around Adams apple. First day on the toner. My skin feels super moisturized. I don't think I will need that everyday but will need to experiment as I go.
8.7/10
KM
8.7/10
KM
Proraso White, pre-shave and shave-cream
Gents' Silvertip Badger
Parker SRB shavette with a GSB, fourth shave on this single edge
Osma Alum
Tabac Aftershave
Two passes, WTG & XTG, plus some cleanup under the chin. BBS where it matters, DFS elsewhere. No irritation.
9.5/10
Same setup, but with some nice Ralph Lauren Polo Black as AS. However, the fifth time on this edge was one shave to many. At least for me.
7/10
4.6.2020.
Semogue 610 boar brush, Saponificio Varesino Dolomiti soap, Rockwell 6s/3 plate razor, Personna comfort blue blade, Proraso green aftershave. 10.
Semogue 610 boar brush, Saponificio Varesino Dolomiti soap, Rockwell 6s/3 plate razor, Personna comfort blue blade, Proraso green aftershave. 10.
Razor: Blackland Dart
Blade: Astra SP -2
Brush: WCS Honeycomb Blue Synthetic
Lather: L'Occitane Cade
Aftershave: Bootleggers Bay Rum
Additional Care: Razorock Alumn / Thayer's Rose Petal Witch Hazel / Every Man Jack Face Lotion
9.0/10
Blade: Astra SP -2
Brush: WCS Honeycomb Blue Synthetic
Lather: L'Occitane Cade
Aftershave: Bootleggers Bay Rum
Additional Care: Razorock Alumn / Thayer's Rose Petal Witch Hazel / Every Man Jack Face Lotion
9.0/10
Micromatic Monday Shave 20200406
Continuing my 2020 Resolution to stop chasing BBS!
Prep: Splashed water on face
Pre-shave: n/a
Brush: Zenith B24, 24x52mm Boar
Soap: Tabac
Bowl: n/a - face lathered
Razor: GEM Featherweight Deluxe
Blade: CVS branded GEM Personna (1)
Post-shave: Dickinson's Hydrating Skin Toner
Aftershave Balm: Bath and Bodyworks Hyaluronic Acid Gel
Aftershave: Tabac
Cologne: Tabac
WTG, XTG and XTG. Minor touch-up and buffing.
DFS++ Zero weepers, nicks, cuts or irritation.
The Gem Featherweight provides consistent, comfortable and excellent results.
The CVS branded Personna are very nice blades.
The Zenith B24, 24x52mm Boar is an outstanding brush for face lathering. Love it!
Another outstanding shave!
YMMV
Continuing my 2020 Resolution to stop chasing BBS!
Prep: Splashed water on face
Pre-shave: n/a
Brush: Zenith B24, 24x52mm Boar
Soap: Tabac
Bowl: n/a - face lathered
Razor: GEM Featherweight Deluxe
Blade: CVS branded GEM Personna (1)
Post-shave: Dickinson's Hydrating Skin Toner
Aftershave Balm: Bath and Bodyworks Hyaluronic Acid Gel
Aftershave: Tabac
Cologne: Tabac
WTG, XTG and XTG. Minor touch-up and buffing.
DFS++ Zero weepers, nicks, cuts or irritation.
The Gem Featherweight provides consistent, comfortable and excellent results.
The CVS branded Personna are very nice blades.
The Zenith B24, 24x52mm Boar is an outstanding brush for face lathering. Love it!
Another outstanding shave!
YMMV
Aloha,
Preshave: Proraso Red
Brush: SOC Badger/Boar
Shaving Cream: The Art of Shaving Sandalwood
Razor: Dovo SilveSteel
Aftershave: Alum Block
Aftershave: The Art of Shaving Sandalwood Balm
After 4 months with a straight this is the first time I ended with no razor burn. The alum block did not burn anywhere.
Not a BBS shave but, as close as my DE razor.
Mahalo,
Preshave: Proraso Red
Brush: SOC Badger/Boar
Shaving Cream: The Art of Shaving Sandalwood
Razor: Dovo SilveSteel
Aftershave: Alum Block
Aftershave: The Art of Shaving Sandalwood Balm
After 4 months with a straight this is the first time I ended with no razor burn. The alum block did not burn anywhere.
Not a BBS shave but, as close as my DE razor.
Mahalo,
Razor: Gillette Slim (N2 1968)
Blade: Lord Super Stainless (2)
Brush: Ever-Ready 150
Soap: Williams Shave Soap
Aftershave: Pinaud Lilac Vegetal
Rate: 10
Three pass shave WTG/ATG/ATG. BBS
Blade: Lord Super Stainless (2)
Brush: Ever-Ready 150
Soap: Williams Shave Soap
Aftershave: Pinaud Lilac Vegetal
Rate: 10
Three pass shave WTG/ATG/ATG. BBS
Prep: Hot shower, Ach Brito Glyce Soap, Proraso Red Pre-shave cream
Razor: Rex Supply Envoy
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Soap: Cella Red Tub
Brush: Parker Long Loft Badger
Post-shave: Osma Tradition Alum Block, cold water rinse
Aftershave: PAA Captain Smythe's Reserve Bay Rum
8/10
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Razor: Rex Supply Envoy
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Soap: Cella Red Tub
Brush: Parker Long Loft Badger
Post-shave: Osma Tradition Alum Block, cold water rinse
Aftershave: PAA Captain Smythe's Reserve Bay Rum
8/10
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Tue 7 SOTD
Soap Arko
Brush Yaqi 26mm Rainbow
Razor Yaqi Mellon DOC
Blade SuperMax Blue Diamond 2
Post & Aftershave
Ice Water + Special Thayers Cucumber
Old Spice Lime
The indomitable Arko scent! Great lather from a simple thin layer on the face. Work the brush and results in a thick and slick lather. More than enough for 4pass!! Shave with razor and blade was nice and smooth. Despite that, 2 weepers
!!
3pass + buffing. ATG, XTG/ATG & ATG. Ice water rinse followed by special Thayers Cucumber mix.
BBS results but rating for the day 9/10
Soap Arko
Brush Yaqi 26mm Rainbow
Razor Yaqi Mellon DOC
Blade SuperMax Blue Diamond 2
Post & Aftershave
Ice Water + Special Thayers Cucumber
Old Spice Lime
The indomitable Arko scent! Great lather from a simple thin layer on the face. Work the brush and results in a thick and slick lather. More than enough for 4pass!! Shave with razor and blade was nice and smooth. Despite that, 2 weepers
!!3pass + buffing. ATG, XTG/ATG & ATG. Ice water rinse followed by special Thayers Cucumber mix.
BBS results but rating for the day 9/10
8.5/10 - DFS
Razor: Gillette E4 1959 Fatboy
Blade: Nacet (4)
Brush: 24mm ApShaveCo SynBad w/ ruby ripple handle
Pre-Shave: Shower and face wash
Lather: Truefitt & Hill No.10 shaving cream
Aftershave: Myrsol Metilsol AS / American Crew balm
Additional Care: Thayers Lemon WH
Razor: Gillette E4 1959 Fatboy
Blade: Nacet (4)
Brush: 24mm ApShaveCo SynBad w/ ruby ripple handle
Pre-Shave: Shower and face wash
Lather: Truefitt & Hill No.10 shaving cream
Aftershave: Myrsol Metilsol AS / American Crew balm
Additional Care: Thayers Lemon WH
