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Monday
eshu SC/Merkur Progress with Treet Classic/Simpson Duke 2 brush/The Body Shop Maca Root Balsam

Pre-shave: Musgo glycerine soap
Brush: Shavemac 2-band DO1 (30/60)
Razor: Wardrobe and Pearce 5/8 (thanks Mikael!)
Strop: SRD Premiun IV
Soap: AoS unscented cream
Bowl: Schwarzweisskeramiek
A/S splash:Gold Dachs
A/S balm: -
Moisturizer: - Clarins
Cologne: -
Comments: Slimline razor makes a nice change from my other Sheffields, most of which are choppers...an idea for a new mini-collection !

Continuing my adventure in honing and novel (to me... for the moment) widths I took up my Wester Bros White Eagle 4/8 Manganese Steel razor this AM...

Prep: hot shower
Soap: Classic Shaving Lime
Strop(s): CrOx Pressed wool (SRD) x 20, Webbing x 30 and Latigo (CS) x 50
Brush: Con. Conk Pure Bristle
Razor: Wester Bros White Eagle 4/8 Manganese Steel
Post: Witch Hazel



Well... the result was a not too pleasant of a shave. I found, while sharp, the razor just didn't feel like it wanted to tackle my beard and thus required 2 passes and some touching up in the more bristlely spots. I think the heavier blades have a better feel than this little guy, but I won't give up yet. I think I just need to work the angles a bit better and accept that the weight of the blade is not going to help me get through the tough spots.

The CS soap also has now totally lost my interest (thanks Fitjar )), the lather was good and thick but under the razor it felt sticky and didn't have the cushion I have become accustom to. The brush was also a first time use (was tossed in with a lot of ebay razors) and shed bristles but managed to pulled the best out of the soap.

Topping things off Saturday's hair cut is a fail I thought maybe I was developing a bald spot that required longer hair for additional coverage, but after a quick check I am sure that the barber did miss a spot, and I'm still sporting full coverage.

At least if I get all the mediocrity and frustration out of the way today the rest of the week has no choice but to be an improvement.

To the rest of the week gentlemen, I look forward more of your great SOTD posts.

Pre-Shave: A good long shower after traveling home from the RazorCon

Brush: Shavemac Silbertip D01, 25mm

Razor: Robert Williams Custom, 8/8" French tip in blond Horn

Strop: Neil Miller Cordovan Shell with Linen.

Soap/Cream: Czech & Speake 88 shaving soap

Scuttle:Schwarzweisskeramik, Large White

Astringent: Osma Alum

EdT: Czech & Speake 88

Results: I had a grand time at the RazorCon, but shaving is best in my own shave-den The C&S was a nice addition to my shaving rotation! And the Neil Miller Cordovan Shell strop was just super. Very good craftmanship, and with a lovely draw

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Have a great week guys.

Good morning Gentlemen.

Short hard, swim this morning
Hot shower
AOS Preshave oil
AOS Best Badger brush
Shave My Face Mint
Ruprazor filly strop. 50 laps leather only
Boker Stainless 6/8
Minor Merkur DE touchup
styptic, alum, Thayer's Aloe
Lab Series Razor Burn Relief, AOS post shave balm
Armani Aqua di Gio Cologne

I'm really hitting my stride now. Almost no irritation or nicks, and I must say I'm pretty darn close to BBS. Awesome feeling!

Happy Monday Boys.

Quick shave using my Taylor's Eyewitness 1000 and Bath House Spanish Fig & Walnut. Great Lather. Wish the aroma was a bit stronger for my weak nose, but still excellent nonetheless!

Martes
Vie LOng 16505 brush/eshu SC/Merkur Progress with Treet Classic/Weleda Lotion