Thread: Sun July 22nd - Sat July 28th

Around the World in 80 Shaves: Germany

Böker 201 Extra Hollow
Tabac cream, whipped with badger
(No a/s on the shelf from the motherland, so plain ol' Aqua Velva musk to finish.)
Not the most incredible shave, but DFS, nonetheless.



Having compared a handful of the inexpensive tube creams, I'm discovering that I'm not such a big fan of Tabac. The scent is light, with bright floral notes, but there's an overtone to it that rings of something artificial, like an essence of plastic or synthetic rubber. Hard to describe. (Your experience may differ, of course!)

A tube of Proraso Red arrived yesterday. Smells intoxicating; can't wait to try it. Here's a promotional blurb from the packaging, which I think you'll all appreciate:

"Shaving is a daily ritual for Italian men, a moment of pleasure devoted to oneself. Proraso supports the professionals who have turned shaving into a veritable cult."

Happy Thursday!

Pre shave - Arko
Razor - Merkur 34c
Blade - 7 o'clock 'yellows'
Brush - 'The Duke'
Soap - MWF
A/S - Boots Witch Hazel gel followed by Tabac A/S lotion

a bit sore... I guess the 'yellows' aren't for me... I need to stock up on Astra SP'S by the look of things!!

Gentlemen, here is today shave menu:

Razor: Kropp 6/8 round point
Brush: Simpson Chubby
Cream: Macca Root
Pre-shave: Edwin Jagger
Scuttle: Moss
Face lather
Alum
Witch hazel
Balm: Coral Skin Food by Trumper
Aftershave: Musgo Real Classic

I grabbed the Simpson Chubby by mistake, knowing it's a superior brush for soap and not for cream. At least I prefer it with soap. Ah well, a senior moment, what can I say?

Thursday
Brush: Muehle Silvertip Fibre
Soap/Creme: Proraso Sandalwood
Razor: Schick G type.
Blade: Personna
Pre: 3P
Post: Proraso Balm
Hair Groom: Vitalis
Result: DFS

Prerp : Proraso Sensitive Skin White : Vielong 16727 : Machida Isshi Kamisori : Geo.F.Trumper Spanish Leather

Thursday morning

Speick Shaving Cream
Muhle Silvertip Fibre Mod 252
Futur + Elios
ASL Medicis
Floid Mentolado Suave


Result was excellent but cream has gone off.
Thanks brothers for your posts.
Angel.

Steve Woodhead Bowl
Simpsons PJ3 Manchurian*
Vulfix Lavender Cream
DE blade: Atsra Keramic*
Face: Ikon OSS
Head: Merkur Slant & Boker 5/8
D R Harris Pink AS Milk

Result = great shave

Shower Shave today.
1959 Fatboy, Astra blade
Boar brush
Cade Soap
Pinaud Clubman AS
Vaseline for men

No picture tonight so here is one from the top of the George Washington Bridge New Jersey Tower looking East into Manhattan, NYC.

Today's face scrubber was:

6/8 W&B In Faux Tortoise
RazoRock XXX
Aqua Velva Blue Ice
Cuba Gold

The 6/8 W&B square point, I just finished restoring it this week, and then it sold the first day it was available. But, before it went, I had to shave test it. Once I had shave tested it, I was really kind of sad it was going, as it was one fine shaver. I had put an excellent edge to her, sharp but smooth. And it was as clean in 1 pass as I have ever gotten. No, I wasn't 'kind of sad', I was down right bummed.

I didn't have time to get a pic for the SOTD today.

Enjoy the upcoming weekend all!!!

M

The Boker restore is looking very nice Andy i'm liking the setup.

Jamie.

Originally Posted by ajc347

Steve Woodhead Bowl
Simpsons PJ3 Manchurian*
Vulfix Lavender Cream
DE blade: Atsra Keramic*
Face: Ikon OSS
Head: Merkur Slant & Boker 5/8
D R Harris Pink AS Milk

Result = great shave