Thread: Sun June 10th - Sat June 16th

Originally Posted by TheXelol

Hi all . This is my first post .

Welcome to the brotherhood and what a great entrance. Here's to your first post.

We hope to see many more shaves

Today's Shave:

Prep: Warm Shower and Jojoba Oil
Soap: PDP
Brush: Semogue 830
Razor: TI Evidé Sonnant 6/8
Toner: Thayer's WH
Post: Skincado Balm and Pinaud Clubman

The shave started off on a sour note, nothing was 'vibing' for me. I finished out the first pass and knew I had to go for another one to even get close to a decent shave. The PDP was not performing too well. At least I will blame it on the soap. So what I did was leave the brush soaking wet. I mean I did not even shake it out. I commenced to load it and it bubbled up nicely. I face lathered and finally got a decent lather, not great but decent. The second pass went better but decided to risk irritation. I went for the third pass. I have not done this in awhile. My face cannot really take it or so I thought. Today I managed to do three passes with minimum irritation. After cleaning up, I touched up a few rough spots around my neck, rubbed some balm on and splashed on some Pinaud. I recently got into Pinaud. I know it is probably bad for your skin but oh well. It just feels right. Have a good day all.

Tried out a Gem MicroMatic this morning, I have been doing some experimentation with a few DE's and SE's lately, because I have a couple of Seminars I have been invited to speak at this Summer on "Wetshaving"... I figured it would be good if I could at least speak with a bit of experience on the other razors besides Straight razors

I used the GEM Blue SE blades for the shave, I can see why people say these are pretty aggressive shavers, they are the closest thing I have tried to a Straight Razor so far..






Very nice shave this morning, very nice indeed......

Prep: hot shower
Brush: Astor by Simpson
Razor: Masonic Sheffield blade in the loveliest custom scales, made by Neil Miller
Soap: Yushu by Nanny
AS: Ogallala, Limes and Peppercorns
Strops: Neil Miller
Result: Very, very clean

Originally Posted by Mikael

Razor: Masonic Sheffield blade in the loveliest custom scales, made by Neil Miller

Good Lord thats a beautiful razor Mikael

C.V Heljestrand Frameback-Rooney Pure Badger-Truefitt & Hill Sandalwood-Thayers Lavender-Truefitt & Hill Sandalwood ASB

Just now getting around to posting this mornings shave as today was my first day of work since being laid off from my last job over a year and a half ago. The Heljestrand was a perfect choice for the shave and the T&H Sandalwood was spectacular(though I'm still not a huge fan of sandalwood scents). Was able to get catfish belly smooth in two passes.

Originally Posted by Theseus

Just now getting around to posting this mornings shave as today was my first day of work since being laid off from my last job over a year and a half ago.

Congrats on getting back to work! That had to be tough being off that long. Good Luck!

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Well, gentlemen, it's good to be home. Now if I could just get over this jet lag, all would be right!

Welcome Back Bill! In your absence Carl has obtained his delusions of grandeur! (He's a Mentor!)

I have two shaves to report today.

First off:

Sunday Afternoon Kamisori

Nagamasa Kamisori
Semogue SOC
SRD Premium IV
MWF
Trumper's Spanish Leather
Trumper's Fragrance Free

This was really enjoyable. I just wrapped the handle on this kamisori and it makes a big difference. This razor is "scary sharp" and you can barely feel it wiping the whiskers off your face, but be careful, it bites!




Thursday Morning

DOVO Ironwood
Bryce C Ironwood Silvertip
SRD Premium IV
T&H Sandalwood Cream
T&H Sandalwood Balm

I am working on maximizing my edges at each grit, so this one is off a Norton 4k with a bit of time on CROX then web and leather. The edge did really well, though I would probably touch it up a bit more on the 4k before my next shave. Have a wonderful evening, SOTD Brothers!