SoS Sept 15 - 21 [Archive]

Queen of Blades

09-15-2008, 01:42 PM

magic - curious what your Menth-o-lator is. Please share! :D

It's an extra-mentholated cream, made by Tryphon, that you can add to any shaving soap or cream.

I made some, called Frostbite, for Baloosh. I think Jason has the Menth-o-lator, too. Perhaps, he'd grace us with a comparison of the two.

I haven't added Frostbite to the store, and not sure if I should/will. So a side-by-side review would be nice.

ThePossum

09-15-2008, 01:50 PM

Prep: Rite Aid Skin Cleansing Cream & Hot Towel
Brush: C&E BBB
Cream: TSD Sweetgrass
Razor: '09 Gillette Single Ring for face & Braun 7526 electric for head
Blade: Iridium Super Extra Stainless (shave 5)
Oil Pass: Leisureguy's Last-Pass Shave Oil
A/S: Thayer's Rose Petal Witch Hazel Toner & Nivea Extra Soothing ASB

Result: WOW!! Today's shave was unbelieveable. BBS on shave 5! Alas, it is the last shave for that wonderful blade due to some tugging noticeable on the ATG pass. Still I love the Iridium blades. The TSD Sweetgrass cream is growing on me. Only one more shave in the sample container and I think I like it. Has a definite cinnamon scent to it. Lathers really great as well.

Single Wedge

09-15-2008, 02:48 PM

Whisker, Whisker, die
Wilkinson White new bright
German open comb unknown
Badger encased in wood swirls lather
Soap smells emanate
Oak Leaves and Acorns, white, slick
Crystal block seals face
Old Spice After Shave, manly.

Just thought I'd change up the daily reporting.

Cheers

Baloosh

09-15-2008, 04:33 PM

I made some, called Frostbite, for Baloosh. I think Jason has the Menth-o-lator, too. Perhaps, he'd grace us with a comparison of the two.

I haven't added Frostbite to the store, and not sure if I should/will. So a side-by-side review would be nice.

Indeed I do have both. They are both not really stand-alone creams, more like add-ins that you use to spice up your soap/cream lather. The Tryphon adds a nice Menthol kick -- good and heavy, but Jo's Frostbite is inCREDibe in it's cooling effect. There's really no comparison, when we're talking straight "freeze your face" sensation. When she made it for me, she mentioned it was something like 20x the regular amount of Menthol she would normally add, and she asked me to "be careful" with it. Oh dear, dear girl, I thought... that's like asking a crackhead to "be careful" with this big bag of crack sitting out. :D

Osage Rub's got nothing on it. The only thing I can think of that might come close is the My Time Bath & Body 10/10 Menthol cream, but I've not tried that one yet (haven't ordered from there) so I don't have any experience with that cream. I'm just basing that off the reviews/comments of guys who have tried the B&BW cream. But Jo's Frostbite add-in blows Tryphon's Permafrost away, the Menth-o-later away, and everything else I've ever tried away. Ingram's? Nothing. Proraso? Less than nothing. Italian Palmolive? Hah. Try again.

One should only use it if one REALLY wants the Menthol kick in the shave. It pretty much dominates the shave... and for me, I wouldn't have it any other way! :cool::cool:

Queen of Blades

09-15-2008, 04:37 PM

she asked me to "be careful" with it. Oh dear, dear girl, I thought... that's like asking a crackhead to "be careful" with this big bag of crack sitting out. :D

Trust me, that exact thought crossed my mind. :happy102

Baloosh

09-15-2008, 05:31 PM

Trust me, that exact thought crossed my mind. :happy102

I figured as much. Great minds, and all that... :1respect

woodsrider

09-15-2008, 06:19 PM

Monday!

EJ Faux Horn Chatsworth / Derby blade
Rooney 3/1 Finest
Trumper Sandalwood hard soap
DR Harris Pink AS; Clinique Post-Shave Healer
Floris No. 89

Milton

09-16-2008, 04:15 AM

40s SS
Feather day 3
MB Hydrogen
C&E BBB
Thayers Lavender WH

Great Shave :D

Baloosh

09-16-2008, 07:16 AM

Hot shower
Prep pre-shave during shower
SR 3124
Merkur Progress w/ Derby blade
TSD Cedarwood soap + Charles Tyrwhitt Lemon & Cedarwood cream
WWR
D.R. Harris Sandalwood A/S splash
CWR
Every Man Jack Cooling balm + TSD Tea Tree Ice balm
Diptyque Tam Dao EdT

crackstar

09-16-2008, 07:56 AM

Omega Silvertip
Weishi Chrome/new Dorco
Lord Emofresh S/C (from Egypt)
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Arko Aqua A/S gel
Santos de Cartier EDT

well, this was my 1st shave with my new Weishi, and although not a BBS one, it was still a pretty good one--I like-a very mucho this razor! ;) :D

magic

09-16-2008, 09:21 AM

Tuesday

Progress loaded 2nd day Big Ben
Omega chrome boar brush
Derby regular lather
Alcolado Glacier AS
Ocean Potion aloe gel

2nd day with a Lord Big Ben blade and still a very good bbs using a double pass wtg/atg/xtg :D

Pokerstar

09-16-2008, 09:34 AM

Hot Shower
Hot Towel
American Crew Pre-Shave Oil
TABAC Shave Cream (new to my den)
Kent V10 Brush
Gillette Tuckaway
Dorco ST-301 (1st shave)
TSD Sandalwood After Shave Splash

1st time trying the Tabac! VERY NICE!

Empty Words

09-16-2008, 10:49 AM

Merkur LH w/ Feather
Duke 1 Best
Taylor's Lavender soap
Proraso ASB

Single Wedge

09-16-2008, 11:16 AM

Rolls Model 2
Custom Silvertip
TGQ Spice
Alum Stick
Skin Bracer A/S

rick

09-16-2008, 01:05 PM

Merkur 11C open comb razor + Feather
Superior 20mm "BeeHaive" custom brush
Valobra Almond soft soap
WWR
RNB Mentholatum AS Salve
Knize Ten EdT

rodd

09-16-2008, 01:27 PM

I am going to have to get some of that frostbite. Anyone try making a scream using it?

Tuesday
Vintage Progress on 2.5
Red pack Persona
Knotty Badger Zebrawood w/ 20mm Best
minted almond scream (conk almond + kmf unscented + mint EO) = lather explosion
Wesley and Scott ASB :happy088

woodsrider

09-16-2008, 01:50 PM

Tuesday

Merkur "Mergress" / Derby blade
Rooney Alibaba Large
Truefitt & Hill Ultimate Comfort cream
DR Harris Pink AS; Castle Forbes Lavender balm
Penhaligon's English Fern EdT

DragonBoy

09-16-2008, 03:54 PM

Tuesday 16th

Edwin Jagger Faux Ivory Razor
Derby Extra
Muehle Faux Ivory Best Badger
Mama Bear Sleigh Ride Shaving Soap - Old Formula

Brut AS
Ogalla Bay Rum Cologne

Padron

09-17-2008, 12:31 AM

A Very Nice Shave :)

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n78/Mepadron/804004f1.jpg

Duckster

09-17-2008, 12:55 AM

Razor: Gillette Slim
Blade: Gillette7 O'clock
Brush: Tweezerman
Soap: MB Ylang Ylang
A/S: Skin Bracer

crackstar

09-17-2008, 07:27 AM

Omega Silvertip
Lord Super/new Racer
Valobra shaving stick
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Arko Aqua A/S gel
Versace L'homme EDT

my 1st shave with this Lord razor, and it was excellent. I find it's very light-weight, and that will take a little getting used to for me.

Baloosh

09-17-2008, 07:31 AM

First day back to work this week, after an unexpected long weekend following the wind remnants of Ike. Power loss all over the place.

Hot shower
Proraso Pre-Post at beginning of shower
Weleda cream during shower
SR 3330 ebony
Merkur Progress w/ Derby blade
AOS Sandalwood cream + TSD Frostbite cream
WWR
TSD Subzero Ice A/S splash
CWR
AOS Sandalwood balm + Pinaud Clubman balm
Penhaligon's English Fern EdT

Found that my Sandalwood AOS tub is starting to dry out. I think the thinner walls of the AOS tubs (compared to the 3 T's tubs) means AOS creams don't keep as long as the others... regardless I'm going to use the Sandalwood tub every day until it's gone. Can't let that heavenly Sandalwood go to waste! :cool:

Pokerstar

09-17-2008, 09:08 AM

Hot Shower
Hot Towel
American Crew Pre-Shave Oil
Arko Cool Shave Cream
Art of Shave brush
Gillette Tuckaway
Dorco ST-301 (2nd shave)
TSD Sub Zero After Shave

Smooooooth as a Baby's Butt! :)

rodd

09-17-2008, 09:42 AM

Wednesday

Merkur 1904
IP
Knotty Badger in Best
TSD Lime Ice Cream soap (yeah, that gets confusing)
SCS Med. Citrus
Summer salve - still experimenting. ;)
SCS Bay Rum

Books

09-17-2008, 09:48 AM

Gillette Slim
Red Pack Personna
C&E SBB
TOBS Avocado
Pinaud Clubman
Nivea ASB

Single Wedge

09-17-2008, 11:34 AM

Rolls No.2
TGQ Cavendish
Custom Silvertip
Crystal Alum
Skin Bracer A/S

rick

09-17-2008, 01:04 PM

ShaveMac Custom "EBillion" brush
Sticky + Feather
Salters Vetiver cream + QED Violetta soap
WWR
Witch Hazel spritz
JASON 6-in-1 after shave
Polo green EdT

DragonBoy

09-17-2008, 01:31 PM

Wednesday 17th

Edwin Jagger Faux Ebony Razor
Astra Platinum
Vulfix Pure Badger
German Vintage Shaving Soap

Rebel AS
Mama Bear British Leather Cologne

Baloosh

09-17-2008, 01:41 PM

Salters Vetiver cream + QED Violetta soap

Me likey!! :1respect

rick

09-17-2008, 01:47 PM

Me likey!! :1respect

Thanks......it was pretty decent.
That Salters is some pretty heady stuff and Im testing out some mixes.

The Violetta worked and I think the next is gonna be an Orange blend.

Baloosh

09-17-2008, 01:57 PM

Thanks......it was pretty decent.
That Salters is some pretty heady stuff and Im testing out some mixes.

The Violetta worked and I think the next is gonna be an Orange blend.

Always the Mad Scientist. ;)

Try that Vetiver and Noxema cream... talk about two smell monsters combining!

rick

09-17-2008, 02:11 PM

Always the Mad Scientist. ;)

Try that Vetiver and Noxema cream... talk about two smell monsters combining!
Dont have any of the Noxema.....but I have some Euro Palmolive cream.
Hmmmmmmmmm.

I like the woody + fruity (flowery) combos.
Patchouli and Rose , for example, is uN bELIevable.

woodsrider

09-17-2008, 03:46 PM

Wednesday...

Merkur "Mergress" / Gillette Swede blade
Rooney Alibaba medium
Mitchell's Wool Fat
DR Harris: Pink + Milk
Penhaligon's Hamman Bouquet

ThePossum

09-17-2008, 06:12 PM

Prep: Rite Aid Skin Cleansing Cream & Hot Towel
Brush: C&E BBB
Soap: Tabac
Razor: '24 Ever Ready SE for face & Braun 7526 electric for head
Blade: Ted Pella (shave 1) compliments of The Great Lord Protector of the SE!
Oil Pass: Leisureguy's Last-Pass Shave Oil
A/S: Thayer's Lavender Witch Hazel Toner

Result: An outstanding BBS shave with the E-R razor & the Pella blade. No nicks, weepers or blood of any kind. Can't wait til tomorrow to give the Pella a run in another GEM SE. The Tabac continues to amaze me with its great lather and wonderful scent. I should use it more than a couple times a month. But I like the creams that I have better to shave with.

Empty Words

09-17-2008, 09:41 PM

Merkur HD w/ Feather
Shavemac 501 Finest
HBS Lime soap
Booster Ice Lime

Sailinblues

09-17-2008, 09:45 PM

Rooney Emillion
Insitut Karite ss / T&H Ultimate Comfort sc
HD w/ Astra Superior
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Ahava ASB
Mont Blanc Presence Cool EDT
Have a great night!

Gillette_Man

09-17-2008, 10:23 PM

-Prepped with a hot shower and Grandpa's Witch Hazel soap
-Merkur open-comb Barber Pole
-Derby
-Rooney 2/1 Super
-TOBS Almond
-Homemade Skin Food
-Spritz of A&F Fierce

Haven't shaved since Sunday, and I took those whiskers down with extreme predjudice!

Michael

09-17-2008, 10:26 PM

Haven't shaved since Sunday...

And you call yourself a wetshaver. You should be ashamed! :rolleyes005

Gillette_Man

09-17-2008, 10:32 PM

And you call yourself a wetshaver. You should be ashamed! :rolleyes005

Errr...I was busy? :ashamed001

Actually, I needed to let my face heal after using a Ted Pella SE blade in one of my Gem razors. Ouch!

Michael

09-17-2008, 10:41 PM

Errr...I was busy? :ashamed001

Actually, I needed to let my face heal after using a Ted Pella SE blade in one of my Gem razors. Ouch!

Didn't I already tell you? Single edge blades are for scraping paint. :cool:

Gillette_Man

09-17-2008, 10:44 PM

Didn't I already tell you? Single edge blades are for scraping paint. :cool:

*Sigh* That blade sure was. But I still like using my Gem razors on occasion. They are like the safety razor versions of a straight.

crackstar

09-18-2008, 08:16 AM

Omega Silvertip
Weishi Chrome/new Big Ben
Palmolive Menthol S/C (from Egypt)
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Max Refreshing A/S
Acqua di Selva cologne

the scent of the Egyptian Palmolive mentholated cream is not very nice, at least to me, but the lather, skincare, and cooling are fantastic. I think the Big Ben in the Weishi made a big difference in my shave today--I'm almost BBS! ;) :D

Baloosh

09-18-2008, 08:32 AM

Hot shower
Proraso Pre-Post at beginning of shower
T&H Luxury cream during shower
SR 3330 ebony
King of Shaves Azor razor
Merkur Progress w/ Derby blade
AOS Sandalwood cream + Tryphon Menth-o-later
WWR
Aqua Velva Ice Blue A/S splash
CWR
TSD Tea Tree Ice balm + Moore Unique balm
Creed Silver Mountain Water EdT

The new King of Shaves Azor razor did a great job on my cheeks and chin. However, it worked terribly on my neck. Perhaps it's the angle of the head geometry, combined with the fact that my neck hairs basically lay almost parallel to my skin, but I couldn't get the blades to cut my neck hair at all. I'll keep trying it with both traditional creams/soaps as well as the KoS gel/serum solutions, but I had to move to the Progress to do my neck. But as I said, it did a perfect, irritation-free job on the rest of my beard area.

magic

09-18-2008, 09:35 AM

Progress with 4th day Big Ben
Derby lather
Omega boar brush chrome handle
Thayers AS
Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel with aloe gel

Excellent bbs and the Thayers AS followed by the Thayers non alcoholic Witch Hazel with aloe is very soothing. The Big Ben blade from Lord is still going strong.

Pokerstar

09-18-2008, 09:40 AM

Hot Shower
Hot Towel
American Crew Pre-Shave Oil
Taylor of Old Bond Street - Eton College Collection Shave Cream
Art of Shaving Brush
Gillette Tuckaway
Dorco ST-301 (3rd shave)
TSD Bay Rum After Shave Splash

1st time trying the TOBS! VERY NICE, Killer lather!

ThePossum

09-18-2008, 10:21 AM

Prep: Rite Aid Skin Cleansing Cream & Hot Towel
Brush: C&E BBB
Cream: C&E Sandalwood
Razor: 1910 GEM Jr Lather Catcher Styple for face and Braun 7526 electric for head
Blade: Ted Pella SE (shave 2)
Oil Pass: Leisureguy's Last-Pass Shave Oil
A/S: Thayer's Rose Petal Witch Hazel Toner
EDT: SCS Smoke & Beads EDT

Result: I think I'm gonna sell all my Gillettes and remain loyal to the GEM razors. Now don't get all giddy D.Irving79, cause just because I say it doesn't mean I am going to do it. But got to say, this was one of the best shaves I have enjoyed in a long, long, time. BBS with the GEM and Pella combo. Not a nick or weeper just a smooth shave. The C&E cream whipped up easily and provided the necessary lube for this wonderful shave.

Empty Words

09-18-2008, 10:45 AM

Gillette Super Speed w/ Feather
Chubby 1 Best
Tabac soap
Tabac AS splash
The Real Shaving Company ASB

Sailinblues

09-18-2008, 10:51 AM

Polo 8 Best
L' Occitane Cade ss / C&E Sweet Almond Oil sc
Slim w/ Gillette 7 O'Clock
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Ahava ASB
Zirh EDT
Have a great day!

Single Wedge

09-18-2008, 11:10 AM

Rolls No.2
Custom Silvertip
P160
Crystal Alum
Skin Bracer A/S

rodd

09-18-2008, 11:50 AM

Blue, Sorry the blades didn't work for you, good thing you didn't buy 200!

Thursday
(Miles Davis in the background)
Fatboy @ 4
IP
Zebrawood Best
My Melt & Pour soap (cool water scent)
Adidas Ice Dive splash
Summer Salve

rick

09-18-2008, 11:59 AM

Simpsons Super CH1
British Flare tipped SS + Feather
unknown cream (it twas gifted to me and label was illegible acct: Leakage)
WWR
JASON 6-in-1 AS
German Pitralon AS splash
Mary Kay High Intensity EdT

DragonBoy

09-18-2008, 12:37 PM

Thursday 18th

Edwin Jagger Faux Ivory Razor
Derby Extra
Muehle Faux Ivory Best Badger
Boots Shaving Stick

Aco AS
Mama Bear Doc´s Northern Dragon Cologne

woodsrider

09-18-2008, 03:36 PM

Thursday:

Merkur "Mergress" / Swedish Gillette blade
Simpson Tulip 3
Truefitt & Hill Rose cream
DR Harris: Pink + Milk
Trumper Marlborough Cologne

Books

09-18-2008, 06:42 PM

Merkur HD
Red Pack Personna
C&E SBB
MWF
Aqua Velva
Nivea ASB

rodd

09-18-2008, 06:51 PM

[CENTER]
unknown cream (it twas gifted to me and label was illegible acct: Leakage)

sorry, I gotta ask, what does it smell like? Would you buy it again? :happy102

xChris

09-18-2008, 08:23 PM

Mastro Livi 7/8 (ATS-34) w/Olivewood scales
TM Heirloom Strop #1 in Honey Brown
Shavemac SMF II, Olivewood w/24mm silvertip knot
QED Casablanca bath soap
TSD xCellent superlather
Will G. patchouli aftershave
Ralph Lauren Polo Black EdT

I just got back from temporary duty (TDY/TAD) overseas. So for my first day back, I honed up the Mastro Livi for my first shave with it after getting it from Neale. I used a DMT8EE (8K), Chinese 12K, and Shapton Glass Stones in 16K & 30K. Very nice shave. The razor is light in-hand, but quite well balanced. It's definitely a razor made for using!

Padron

09-18-2008, 09:27 PM

WOW,

Very nice Chris!, glad to hear the razor made it safely and you are pleased with it :cool: I love that brush, makes a great pair :drool :drool :D

Sweet photo!! Did you shave outdoors? Thanks :happy005

I love those Honey Brown strops too :happy088

Neale

rick

09-18-2008, 11:22 PM

sorry, I gotta ask, what does it smell like? Would you buy it again? :happy102

look for it in the Reviews section :taunt002

xChris

09-19-2008, 12:15 AM

Sweet photo!! Did you shave outdoors? Thanks :happy005

No, not outside this time. But, that gives me something to shoot for this weekend & shave #2! ;)

(I shot outside to take advantage of the brighter, natural light and the fence for some interest in the photo.)

Queen of Blades

09-19-2008, 01:25 AM

and the fence for some interest in the photo.)

There's a fence in that photo?? :confused: :rolleyes:

Geez, those TSD products are of the early variety (read old:p) I haven't used those white labels in forever. Need to make you an aftershave in the xCellent scent. Haven't found the recipe, but it should be pretty easy to replicate.

That brush is sweet looking.

crackstar

09-19-2008, 07:38 AM

Omega Silvertip
Lord Super/Racer day 2
Blix Fresh S/C
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Vifrex A/S gel
Acqua di Selva cologne

the Lord razor is also good for a nice, quick shave, but it's definitely not as mild as a Weishi. The Blix Fresh cream looks and lathers so much like Euro Classic Palmolive cream, but the menthol is what makes it different, although it's not a strong menthol feeling. The Vifrex gel magnifies the cooling sensation beautifully, and leaves my skin feeling very well-cared for. ;) :D

Baloosh

09-19-2008, 08:39 AM

Hot shower
Proraso Pre-Post at beginning of shower
Gillette Active Skin Care Complete Peppermint cream during shower
SR 3330 ebony
King of Shaves Azor razor (Day 2)
AOS Sandalwood cream + TSD Peppermint/Menthol cream
WWR
Tabac A/S splash
CWR
QED Peppermint Hydrosol + CAR Peppermint balm
Tabac EdT

Day 2 with the Azor razor... still can't touch a hair on my neck. Awesome job everywhere else though.

Pokerstar

09-19-2008, 09:19 AM

Hot Shower
Hot Towel
Art of Shaving unscented Pre-Shave Oil
C&E Sienna Shave Cream
Kent V10 Brush
Gillette Tuckaway
Dorco ST-301 (4th (and final) shave)
Art of Shaving unscented After Shave Balm

Zegna cologne

rodd

09-19-2008, 10:33 AM

Finally Friday!

Red Tip SS
Crystal IP
Knotty Badger Silvertip
Wars
TSD Polynesian Red splash

Empty Words

09-19-2008, 10:53 AM

Merkur Futur w/ Feather
Shavemac 22579 Silvertip
Taylor's Rose cream
Trumper's Coral Skin Food

Single Wedge

09-19-2008, 11:15 AM

1920 Gillette
Personna Red
TGQ Ironwood
Crystal Alum
SB A/S

Infotech

09-19-2008, 11:19 AM

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Gillette Tech w/Treet Blue Special
Kent Bk4
T&H 1805, Mama Bear's Awakenings, Harris Lavender
Max Refreshing AS

Friday
48' Gillette SuperSpeed
Kent Bk4
Speick Shave Cream
Speick Aftershvae

Finally got power and internet back at work which was out due to Ike. We got lucky at home: no damage and power was on Saturday evening.

My shaving skills are coming along... 6 months ago I couldn't touch a Treet!

Sailinblues

09-19-2008, 11:28 AM

Duke 2 Best
Cella ss
Slim w/ Gillette 7 O'Clock
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Ahava ASB
Kiehl's #1 Musk EDT
Have a great day!

rick

09-19-2008, 11:42 AM

Finally got power and internet back at work which was out due to Ike. We got lucky at home: no damage and power was on Saturday evening.

ShaveMaster S100
British Flare Tipped SS + Feather
Hydrolast milled Cube + Red paste (Im getting better with this.....add more paste !)
WWR
Anherb ASConditioner
Kiehls No1 Musk EdT

xChris

09-19-2008, 12:24 PM

There's a fence in that photo?? :confused: :rolleyes:

Geez, those TSD products are of the early variety (read old:p) I haven't used those white labels in forever. Need to make you an aftershave in the xCellent scent. Haven't found the recipe, but it should be pretty easy to replicate.

That brush is sweet looking.

Well, I did crop the photo to keep the equipment as the center of focus. But, I needed something to drape the strop over! :D

Yeah, I got these from you over a year ago. :ashamed001 I have so much stuff to rotate through that sometimes items start gathering dust before they come back around! :eek: I would definitely enjoy matching aftershave. Just let me know when to pay. I could also mail the cream back to you to help match it if needed.

I've got a Joe Chandler restored razor with olivewood scales coated in CA for a high gloss. Looks like I'll post another photo today (Whoa! two SoS photos in the same week from me! :rolleyes: :D) to show them together too.

DragonBoy

09-19-2008, 12:27 PM

Friday 19th

Edwin Jagger Faux Ivory Razor
Derby Extra
Muehle Faux Ivory Best Badger
Mama Bear Heather&Hyacint Shaving Soap

Tabac AS
Nautical EdT

woodsrider

09-19-2008, 12:58 PM

Friday morning!

Gillette '58 TV / Derby blade
Plisson Faux Ivory HMW 14
Truefitt & Hill Rose cream
DR Harris: Pink + Milk
Creed Bois du Portugal

The T&H rose cream continues to impress. Very creamy lather, nicely scented and not heavily colored.

ThePossum

09-19-2008, 02:28 PM

Prep: Rite Aid Skin Cleansing Cream & Hot Towel
Brush: C&E BBB
Cream: T&H 1805
Razor: GEM Featherweight for face & Braun 7526 electric for head
Blade: Ted Pella PTFE coated SE (shave 3)
Oil Pass: Leisureguy's Last-Pass Shave Oil
A/S: Thayer's Lavender Witch Hazel Toner & Nivea Senstive ASB

Result: Amazing, amazing, amazing! The Pella blade still shave like it is brand new. By this time I am usually feeling major tugging or pulling with a SE blade and I don't feel any reduction on pass 1. With the Pella blade I almost skipped the last ATG pass because the blade had done a great job of reduction at that point. Did the ATG pass and found that I needed minimal blade buffing with the Oil Pass. I am finding the "plastic handle" GEM Featherweight to be quite a good shaver (sorry D.Iriving79). Like the GEM lather catcher and 1912 models this razor works very well with the Pella blades. Finally I shave for the second time with the T&H cream. What a lather with not much cream. And the scent is just great. This was indeed an enjoyable and comfortable BBS shave for the 3rd day in a row with a GEM/Pella set up.

xChris

09-19-2008, 03:28 PM

Wade & Butcher Swayback 6/8 w/Olivewood scales & Turquoise spacer
(restored by Joe Chandler)
Damon's ProForma strop, natural tanned
Shavemac SMF II, Olivewood w/24mm silvertip knot
L'Occitane shaving soap
(bath & shave)
QED Juniper Berry EO shave stick
(help boost the Juniper scent & improve the lather's performance)
L'Occitane CADE aftershave splash
balm as needed
Musgo Real Agua de Colonia #3, Spiced Citrus

Churchill

09-19-2008, 04:57 PM

Friday:

Razor: Gillette #58
Blade: Dorco ST301
Brush: Simpson Tulip #2
Cream: Coates Almond
A/S: Lucky Tiger Tonic
Edt: Trumpers Spanish Leather

Things are slowly getting back to normal around here.Got all my trees and branches that came down cleaned up. Now working nights straight through at work until we get the plant back up and running.
I'm ready for a vacation! :rolleyes:

apswartz

09-19-2008, 07:02 PM

Friday, September 19, 2008
Let's see...
Tweezerman brush
Merkur 33c with Dorco blade (4th shave with blade)
Old Dominion Olive Oil Soap - Lime & Ginger
Real Shave Company Cream for Sensitive Skin
Dickinson Witch Hazel
Nivea for Men, Extreme Comfort
Bert's Bees Cologne

Queen of Blades

09-19-2008, 10:04 PM

Padron

09-19-2008, 11:36 PM

Gillette_Man

09-19-2008, 11:59 PM

40's Style Super Speed
Feather
Omega 6214
TOBS Lavender
Skin Food

crackstar

09-20-2008, 08:55 AM

Omega Silvertip
Weishi Chrome/new Sharp
Arko shaving stick
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Aqua Velva Musk A/S/cologne

I think the Weishi/Sharp combination works very well. This time I got BBS! It's been a long time I haven't shaved with Arko soap, and I intend to do it more often--I still like this stuff a LOT! ;) :D

xChris

09-20-2008, 09:25 AM

Nice set-up, Chris! Thanks! :happy088
You're welcome!

Very nice Chris!! All that juniper sounds great:happy005
Yes, it was a very nice olfactory experience. The spiced citrus went better with the juniper than I had expected. I'll definitely use this combination again.

magic

09-20-2008, 10:02 AM

Lord Smart Razor 1st day Rainbow
Derby Lather with added Menth-O-Lator
Thayers AS
Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel Toner with Aloe Vera and Vitamin E

The Rainbow blade is made by Lord and is very smooth and sharp.
BBS today

Infotech

09-20-2008, 12:54 PM

48' Gillette SuperSpeed
Kent Bk4
Mama Bear's Awakening Soap
Max Refreshing Aftershave

Books

09-20-2008, 04:40 PM

Gillette Slim Adjustable
Red Pack Personna
TOBS Avocado
C&E BBB
Nivea ASB
Pinaud Clubman

Churchill

09-20-2008, 04:47 PM

Saturday

Razor:Gillette #58
Blade: Dorco ST301
Brush: Simpson Polo #8
Soap: T&H Luxury ss
A/S: Lucky Tiger Tonic
Edt: C&S Cuba

xChris

09-20-2008, 05:10 PM

Want an unbiased critique of your technique -- take a photo or video of it! :eek: :happy102

The mirror swinging in the wind was interesting too. :D

Padron

09-20-2008, 05:16 PM

LOL, thats AWESOME Chris!! :cool:

Looks like a nice and peaceful shave too ;) That swinging mirror would make it challenging though :rofl

Great photos and I really love your backyard :happy005

rodd

09-20-2008, 05:29 PM

Double Arrow -giving the straight thing a try
Knotty Badger silvertip
Proraso
Adidas Sport Fever

crackstar

09-20-2008, 05:49 PM

could you imagine if he got stung by a bee or a mosquito while he was shaving? :eek: :eek:

Sailinblues

09-20-2008, 05:58 PM

Rooney 2/1 Super
TSD Blueberry ss / Palmolive Lemon sc
Slim w/ Feather
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Ahava ASB
Azzaro Pure Cedrat EDT
Have a great day!

DragonBoy

09-20-2008, 06:03 PM

Saturday 20th

Schick Adjustable Injector
Schick Blade
Vulfix Pure Badger
Babyface Shaving Lather

Homemade Rose/Musk AS
C&E Nomad EdT

woodsrider

09-20-2008, 06:14 PM

Saturday, after 50-60 kilos on the MTB

Gillette '58 TV / Derby blade
Rooney Emillion
Institut Karite soap
DR Harris: Pink + Milk (50/50 premix)
Le Labo Rose 31 EdP

The IK was nice today. I still don't know whether to call it "lather" or moisturizing cream. That notwithstanding, it's some slick stuff!

I've been experimenting with a small splash bottle of Harris Pink and Milk (new formula) mixed 50/50. So far, I'm liking it. It has a nice consistency, a great fragrance and a pale pink color.

apswartz

09-20-2008, 06:22 PM

Today (Sat., September 20) I used my Merkur 33c with a Dorco blade. Williams soap and Real Shave Cream (for sensitive skin). I tried my new synthetic Omega brush and it will probably be the LAST time I use it as well as the first - very disappointing. I then finished off using low-alcohol Canoe Aftershave and Canoe Cologne.

RayG

09-20-2008, 06:35 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3077/2873779626_ae451ea906_o.jpg

Heljestrand 31 in Wenge (thanks to Josh Earl!)
Shavemac blond horn
Salter Mint
Skin Bracer
MB Lime Ice

shavingidiot savant

09-20-2008, 06:37 PM

Double Arrow -giving the straight thing a try
Knotty Badger silvertip
Proraso
Adidas Sport Fever
Hiya rodd,
So, tryin the old straight and narrow eh? So far I'm maintaining my immunity towards that particular tool, but who knows for how long.

I'm sure you know about that bit of a learning curve, but some new members may not be aware that it can take anywhere from 6-8 shaves before you're considered an expert. I just can't make that type of commitment at this time, although it does seem easy and the shaves are supposed to be good.
Good luck with that,
Martin

Oh, there was a tiny bit of good natured sarcasm buried in there somewhere.

shavingidiot savant

09-20-2008, 06:53 PM

Rooney 2/1 Super
TSD Blueberry ss / Palmolive Lemon sc
Slim w/ Feather
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Ahava ASB
Azzaro Pure Cedrat EDT
Have a great day!
Hi buddy,
Nice to see you posting again. I'm guessing things were busier than usual, and hope everything's been good with you.
Martin

xChris

09-20-2008, 07:19 PM

Double Arrow -giving the straight thing a try
S W E E T ! ! !

So, tryin the old straight and narrow eh? So far I'm maintaining my immunity towards that particular tool, but who knows for how long.
In time, in time. You cannot resist it forever. ;)

could you imagine if he got stung by a bee or a mosquito while he was shaving? :eek: :eek:
It's the wasps that I have to watch out for! :eek: :D

[IMG]Heljestrand 31 in Wenge (thanks to Josh Earl!)
Great looking wood scales!

Empty Words

09-20-2008, 09:14 PM

Merkur Slant w/ Feather
Rooney 1/1 Super
MWF
Booster Polar Ice
Musgo ASB

ThePossum

09-20-2008, 09:34 PM

Prep: Rite Aid Skin Cleansing Cream & Hot Towel
Brush: C&E BBB
Cream: SCS Oakmoss & Lavendula
Razor: 1911 GEM Jr - Lather Catch Style with 2 piece telescopic handle for face & Braun 7526 electric for head
Blade: Ted Pella PTFE Coated SE Blade (shave 4)
Oil Pass: Leisureguy's Last-Pass Shave Oil
A/S: Thayer's Lavender Witch Hazel Toner & AV Ice ASB

Result: A good shave today. Got BBS but with a bit more work on the Oil/Buffing pass. This is shave 4 with the Pella blade and it is beginning to show its age. Gonna give it one more shot tomorrow. I didn't really expect it to last even this long and provide a very nice shave. The GEM felt different today. Kinda felt very light in weight. No blood today.

freebird

09-20-2008, 09:57 PM

4:30 A.M. this morning:

Ogallala Bay Rum soap
Omega pure bristle brush
Geo. Wostenholm & Son spike
Loom Strop
Ogallala Bay Rum a/s

3 passes, close to bbs, was half asleep and shave prep wasn't quite up to snuff.

Duckster

09-20-2008, 10:43 PM

Razor: Gillette Slim
Blade: Red-pack Personna
Brush: Tweezerman
Soap: MWF
A/S: Aqua Velva

shavingidiot savant

09-21-2008, 07:45 AM

Saturday's late shave:

Normal 1-2 minutes hot towel prep
Shavemac 22mm silvertip
Fatboy/ 7oclock super Platinum
IK SS
LT Face Tonic
TGQ 'Leatherneck' EdT

Another excellent whisker whacking experience using that (new to me) blade. My 5th shave ( one blade) with this Gillette product, and I love this thing. I'll be ordering these in quantity, and will maybe review em soon.

The IK..........I can't seem to break the cycle......... been using it every day now for a while. Man, what a nice soap that is.
Martin

crackstar

09-21-2008, 09:51 AM

Omega Silvertip
Crown Disposable
Noxzema lather S/C
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer

just a quickie, because Armand, my brother-in-law is coming back from Europe today, and I have to pick him and his wife up at the airport.

Larry T

09-21-2008, 10:08 AM

Stahly Live Blade razor
7 AM blade, day 2
Permafrost shave cream
C&E BBB
C.O. Bigelow witch hazel
shower
Aqua Velva Musk AS

I added a picture of the Stahly below, I really like this razor. It has a great gadget factor, it's old, and it works exactly as billed. A very nice shave today. Have a great Sunday!

Larry

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a52/ircameraman/SOTD9-21-08.jpg

Sailinblues

09-21-2008, 10:29 AM

Hi buddy,
Nice to see you posting again. I'm guessing things were busier than usual, and hope everything's been good with you.
Martin

Work unexpectedly took me away for a couple months, internet was hit or miss, mostly miss. I checked in every now and then. Hope everyone is doing well. Thanks for asking. :happy005

Shavemac 07 Forum brush
C&E Sandalwood ss / Greenpond Sandalwood sc
Fatboy w/ Polsilver
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Ahava ASB
Kiehl's #1 Musk EDT
Have a great day!

apswartz

09-21-2008, 01:43 PM

Sunday Morning, September 21, 2008
Start with Hot Shower, Hugo Naturals Mexican Lime & Bergamot Soap, Head & Shoulders Citrus Shamp/Cond 2 in 1
Razor: Merkur 33c
Brush: Tweezerman Badger
Soap: Williams
Cream: Bert's Bees Shave Cream (Bergamot!)
Toner: Dickenson Witch Hazel
AS/ASB: Bert's Bees Aftershave Balm (Bergamot!)
Cologne: Bert's Bees Cologne (Bergamot!)
Ummmmmmmm! Bergamot!

Gillette_Man

09-21-2008, 03:38 PM

Long-Handled Super Adjustable Set On 5
Derby
Vulfix 2235
TOBS Shaving Shop
Skin Food

Wow, these razors really are super! That long handle provides excellent manueverability in the neck area, and I was able top achieve a really close and comfortable shave. I will definitely work this one into the rotation more often.

ThePossum

09-21-2008, 03:56 PM

Prep: Practically none. Just a quick wipe of the face with a warm wash cloth
Brush: C&E BBB
Cream: TSD Tropical Verbena
Razor: 1907 GEM Jr Lather catcher with wood handle
Blade: Ted Pella PTFE coated SE (shave 5)
Oil Pass: Leisureguy's Last-Pass Shave Oil
A/S: Thayer's Rose Petal Witch Hazel Toner

Result: I have had better shaves, closer shaves, more comfortable shaves but not on shave 5 for a blade. I didn't prep properly so that may have added to the not so BBS shave today. The TSD Tropical Verbena made a great lather and offered a refreshing scent first thing in the morning. No blood today either.

Empty Words

09-21-2008, 06:52 PM

Gillette Slim w/ Feather
Chubby 1 Super
MWF
Musgo cream
Aqua Velva Musk

Books

09-21-2008, 06:54 PM

Proraso Pre Shave
Schick Injector Type N
Schick Injector Blades
T&H West Indies Lime
C&E BBB
Home made skin food.

Duckster

09-21-2008, 07:16 PM

Razor: Gillette Slim
Blade: Red-pack Personna
Brush: Tweezerman
Cream: Wars
A/S: Stephan Alpine Menthol

Baloosh

09-21-2008, 07:18 PM

Hot shower
Proraso Pre-Post at beginning of shower
Weleda cream during shower
SR 3124
TSD Sandalwood soap + AOS Sandalwood cream
King of Shaves Azor razor (Day 4)
WWR
Pinaud Clubman Special Reserve A/S splash
CWR
Pinaud Clubman balm + TSD Tea Tree Ice balm
Pinaud Clubman Special Reserve as cologne

woodsrider

09-21-2008, 08:57 PM

Sunday...late shave after more biking and yard work:

Gillette '58 TV / Derby blade
Simpson PJ2 Super
Trumper Coconut hard soap
Bourbon Parfums EdC; Clinique Post-Shave Healer
DR Harris Albany Cologne

ThePossum

09-21-2008, 11:25 PM

Prep
Practically none. Just a quick wipe of the face with a warm wash cloth
Brush
C&E BBB
Cream
TSD Tropical Verbena
Razor
1907 GEM Jr Lather catcher with wood handle
Blade
Ted Pella PTFE coated SE (shave 5)
Oil Pass
Leisureguy's Last-Pass Shave Oil
A/S
Thayer's Rose Petal Witch Hazel Toner

Result
I have had better shaves, closer shaves, more comfortable shaves but not on shave 5 for a blade. I didn't prep properly so that may have added to the not so BBS shave today. The TSD Tropical Verbena made a great lather and offered a refreshing scent first thing in the morning. No blood today either.