SOTD 27 March-2 April 2016

Final day of SC March...

Soap Commander Commitment
Wolfman OC + Rockwell SS
DeLuxeShaving Retro Deluxe 24mm Synthetic
Chatillon Lux Bon Vivant AS

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Well the day is finally upon us, the last day of #manogamousmarch or as I've been calling it #mitchellsmarch.
I've been bemoaning my shaves of late owing to the old adage of "familiarity breeds contempt" really hitting home. It was an excellent shave this morning so I can't complain but I'm looking forward to moving on and sampling all those shaving goodies I've missed over the last month. The Malboge splash got some compliments today at work :-)

Mitchell's Wool Fat Soap
Simpson Chubby 2 Best
Darwin Deluxe Razor
Personna 74 Blade (13)
Malbolge Splash
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Proraso Green Pre/Post
Plisson Synthetic Pearly Grey handle
Barrister & Mann Rhapsody
Gillette New Improved Gold Standard set
Personna Red (Shave#1)
Thayers Superhazel with Proraso Pre/Post followed with Proraso Green Splash

How do you like the TGN Finest knot clint64. I have been very pleased with the knots I've gotten from TGN. Good quality and they measure out very close as advertised.

The TGN Finest knots are one of my favorite knots and to me represent a real value in cost/performance.

SOTD 3/31/2016 ‪#‎SeibertStrong‬ ‪#‎Pray4Luke‬

Razor: Dovo Bismark 5/8 Str8Rzr
Brush: Simpson Shaving Brushes Dark Horn M7 Manchurian
Soap & AS/C: Douglas Smythe Phoenix Shaving ñ
Balm: Darren Seibert Carrie Stevens Seibert Soap Commander Courage
EDT: CHANEL Bleu de Chanel

Hadn't shaved with a DE89-headed razor in a while. My Wolfman, OneBlade, injectors, and AS-D2 have spoiled me at this point: the DE89 didn't go over well at all. Rough and clumsy in comparison. Too much blade-feel. No thanks! My replated NEW SC or even my OneBlade will likely be my travel razor, despite the small risk of loss.

Shavemac #177 three-band silvertip
Pannacrema Nuàvia Blu
Edwin Jagger DE89 Kelvin
Personna med prep (1)
Nuàvia used as ASB

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Edwin Jagger DE89BA11bl + Derby Extra
RazoRock Tuscan Oud
RazoRock Plissoft
Alum + RazoRock Tuscan Oud after shaving splash

The Los Angeles Shaving Soap Company - The Black Rose | BSB-Ti w/HMW Extra Dense | Above The Tie S1 w/Triad Rolling Hex 316 Stainless Handle | Astra Superior Platinum (2) | Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - Speakeasy Aftershave & Cologne

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PAA Good Vibrations
Razorock boar
Crown King scuttle
Phoenix shavette
Gillette 7oclock green (2)
Stirling Vanillas Sandalwood splash

I am learning more everyday with this shavette. I have learned that this is a very unforgiving tool, but is not vindictive. If I am slow and attentive, I will be rewarded with a clean, comfortable shave. If I lose focus or get sloppy, I will get cut. I have 4 cuts from the last 4 days that are not cute.

But I am not one to be easily intimidated, so I will be patient and careful, and learn how to control this beast. Despite the injuries, I am enjoying the process and the experience. For the time being, sticking to 2 passes with the shavette and doing a final with a DE might be a smart move. ATG on the back of my head is pretty sketchy at the moment...