Thread: Sun April 06th - Sat April 12th

Sorry guys, haven't been able to keep up. Got the flu, bronchitis, or some type of respiratory wickedness going on. Had it for 4 days now.
Really wanted to shave yesterday morning, but was afraid I'd fall and cut my throat with the straight.
Was able to finally shave about 9 last night. Thought I was getting better. Alas, it was not to be.
So I will just share the tools and the process. Don't have the energy right now to do the picture thing.

SOTD 10 APRIL
Prep-Hot towels

Strop- Musicians Friend
Razor #1- Boker American Line SS St Louis
Razor #2-Lady Gillette
Blade- Family Dollar Dorco(1)(I assume the parentheses with the number in the middle means how many times the blade was used. For me, this means this is the first use of this blade)
Brush- VdH Boar
Soap- Vdh Deluxe

Post- Cold towels
Old Spice AS

Ended up with a very nice CCS. If my muddled mind's observations are correct, the Dorco is much smoother out of the gate than the Feather. The feather is definitely sharper. But it is more audible as well, and a bit "rough" cutting wise, for lack of a better word. Not uncomfortable, by any means. No pulling or tugging. But the word "smooth" certainly describes the characteristics of the
Dorco in relation to the Feather.
I believe the Feather gives a bit closer shave, and I got 4 days out of it. I normally only get 3 out of the Dorcos, but we shall see.
I did one pass with the straight. Still need to work on my technique, but I may be relegating the straight to weekend duty, or at least only once or twice a week. The constant stropping is killing my arthritis and nerve damaged hands and fingers. But I'll reserve judgement on that for a bit. I really want to get my technique down with it, first. If I am able.
Two passes with the DE.
A shave really made me feel good, and helped me to rest last night, thank God.
Have a great shave, all of you. Keep posting the wonderful pics. My sophomoric efforts will return as soon as possible.

SOTD April 11 (My first SOTD post...go easy...)

Preshave: Jack Black Beard Lube
Shaving Soap: Martin de Candre unscented
Brush: Kent BLK 8
Warm Lather: Moss Scuttle
Razor: CV Heljestrand MK 33
Aftershave Astringent: Thayers After Shave with Witch Hazel and Aloe Vera
Aftershave Balm: My own recipe



Every time I emerge from my ShaveCave I exclaim "Best. Shave. Ever."

Wife is becoming skeptical...

Friday, April 10th, 2014


Dovo 2Bismarck Pearl, 6/8 Full Hollow, Round point

• Pre-shave: Proraso Pre-Shave Cream Green
• Soap: Proraso Shaving Cream Green Tub
• Brush: Omega Bristle Brush 49
• Bowl: Chinese Cheap Bowl
• Strop: Mastro Livi Travel Loom Strop and Hand Palm Stropping
• Razor: Dovo 2Bismarck Pearl, 6/8 Full Hollow, Round point
• Post-Shave: Argan Oil
• After Shave: Floïd The Genuine After Shave

Prep: Hot shower with cedar bath soap
Brush: Liojuny silver tip
Soap/Cream: Barrister and Mann's Ferox
Razor: Thiers Issard 7/8
A/S: Captains Choice Bay Rum, Ems Balm

Originally Posted by Phrank

Yes, that's exactly where it came from...seems he had like a firehouse sale awhile back. They're expensive no matter what, but for awhile he'd reduced the prices by $100.00...so had to pull the trigger, knew I'd regret it if I didn't...but now that it's here, no regrets...superb blade.

I have a #14 JPM I won on E-Bay for a great price, just under $200.00, a lot more beat up, it's another 7/8, the blade itself is much longer, and the whole razor is much, much heavier than the #13, but it will give you an awesome shave pretty much with one pass. Eventually, I'll bite the bullet, and finally add a Filly 8/8 #14.

Cheers!

Every now and then his prices come down just enough to make it a fair value. And one thing for sure is that he doesn't sell junk or give you any bait and switch. I've bought a few razors from him and they have all been very good. As for the Filly, I had one. I liked it. It was nice enough. But to be honest, I didn't find them any better than some of my other razors. When I fell in love with TI's, I sold it and bought a new TI. I'm happier with the TI than I was with the Filly. Maybe some day I'll go in for another one. But like Double Duck, the prices just seem beyond what they are truly worth compared to other razors. But that hasn't stopped me from buying things like that in the past. LOL

Originally Posted by SRNewb

Sorry guys, haven't been able to keep up. Got the flu, bronchitis, or some type of respiratory wickedness going on. Had it for 4 days now.
Really wanted to shave yesterday morning, but was afraid I'd fall and cut my throat with the straight.
Was able to finally shave about 9 last night. Thought I was getting better. Alas, it was not to be.
So I will just share the tools and the process. Don't have the energy right now to do the picture thing.

Good to know you're getting fine!!!

Originally Posted by Phrank

Yes, that's exactly where it came from...seems he had like a firehouse sale awhile back. They're expensive no matter what, but for awhile he'd reduced the prices by $100.00...so had to pull the trigger, knew I'd regret it if I didn't...but now that it's here, no regrets...superb blade.

I have a #14 JPM I won on E-Bay for a great price, just under $200.00, a lot more beat up, it's another 7/8, the blade itself is much longer, and the whole razor is much, much heavier than the #13, but it will give you an awesome shave pretty much with one pass. Eventually, I'll bite the bullet, and finally add a Filly 8/8 #14.

Cheers!

Japannippon?

Originally Posted by briarup

Japannippon?

I believe that would be the man. At least that's who I was referring to.

Blade: Wade&Butcher 5/8
Brush: SOC2
Suds: MWF
ASL: The Grooming Co.



No shave yesterday. Today... Ahh! very refreshing...!!!
Good night gents!!

Originally Posted by OCDshaver

I believe that would be the man. At least that's who I was referring to.

Yes, that's him.