Thread: Sun December 16th - December 22th

FRIDAY
Hot shower prep
Soap: Al’s Bomb “Calypso”
Mug: Soup cup
Brush: home made silvertip
Razor: “Manufactured and ground in Sheffield England”
Splash: Captain’s Choice “Bay Rum”

Today: It is bright after the storm! The Shave: A good shave from another old friend of my early days. The Calypso went so well the other day that I capped it with Captain’s Choice today!
The fun of trying things makes the day go a bit better and quicker!
~Richard

I am getting ready for the End of the World Party with
The best of the World shave.
Razor: I have been working on this Wosty for Barber’s use for a while; took it
To the greaseless compounds and attached it to a temporary pair of pantaloons.
Brush: Vulfix 22mm badger hair brush
Soap: MWFS
Astringent: Razorock Alum Stick
AS: AV Musk
A very nice shave; tomorrow I won’t be able to shave at all due to a lack
Of hand-eye coordination. HOG

Friday 21st December

Hot shower and Facial Scrub
3P Pre/Post Cream
GD #66 6/8 Razor
Semogue SOC Boar
Klar Kabinett Soap
Rosewater Toner
Organic Shea Butter
X-Bolt EDT

Excellent 3 pass shave. Really smooth and close

William's Mug Soap
Invicta Razor
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Grandad's Brush

Got to use my Grandad's brush today though probably will not again. Man it was loosing some hair. I guess I might have to get a new knot. Anyway, still was pretty nice to have and use at least once. Good shave. William's can make some decent lather. The Invicta is always awesome.Merry Christmas to all!!!

22 DECEMBER 2012

* Weber DLC with one shim + UFO U2V1 SS
* Super Iridiums
* Rooney Heritage Stubby 1 3-band
* Mike's Lemongrass + Eucalyptus
* Thayers
* Unrefined Shea Butter

tried a fast 15min shave today cause i had alot to do in a short amount of time ...prob be hittin the wiskers again later tonight ..lol
pre = nothing , just some lather and off to the races ..lol
soap = i tried some homemade stuff i bought offline ( bay rum ) will have to try it again , didnt work a good lather do to my being in a hurry
brush= badger
razor 6/8 full wedge W&B i took a gamble on cause i at least wanted the horn scales ( sharp but not as comfortable do to my lack of prep and trying to rush , could use a few strokes on the hone , had to try it out though

Saturday 22nd December

Hot shower and Facial Scrub
Somersets Shave Oil
Kai Captain Excelia (Japanese Style)
Semogue Caravela
Nannys Nutmeg Spice
Lucky Tiger AS/Toner
Organic Shea Butter
James Bronnley Gentlemans EDT
Morgans Classic Pomade

A conversation tonight reminded me of the Excelia.....which I have not used for a while. Tonight I had a fantastic 2 pass BBS. I think the fact that I use traditional straights helps the technique, and I keep getting more and more shaves from the blades.

December 22nd, Saturday

Getting ready for my best friends going away party and decided I needed a shave.

Pre Shave : Hot Shower
Brush: Tweezerman Pure Badger
Mug/bowl: VDH set bowl
Soap: The Body Shop Maca Root (First time using it and loved it)
Razor: My Grandfathers old safety Razor with a new Derby blade
Post: The Real Shaving Co After shave balm followed by some pinaud clubman.



BBS smooth after 2.5 passes. Have a great weekend everyone!

Warm shower
Dirty Bird
Custom Badger
AOS Lavender shave cream
BB Custom
SRD strop
Razorock Aluminum
Aramis AS
Vaseline for men

SUNDAY
Hot shower prep
Soap: Cella
Mug: English or German?
Brush: Horsehair
Razor: Brahma
Splash: Bay Rum
Today: Dreary again! I needed a pick me up! The razor had retained its edge and 60 laps on leather were sufficient. A pleasant shave ensued..but, I still am not enamored of Cella!.

The fun of trying things makes the day go a bit better and quicker!
~Richard
May the week bring you all pleasantries and success!