SOTD 3-9 January 2016

Gym Shave
I decided to start going to the gym before work, but I realized I need a new lock, since the one I have is too big for the lockers.  I was in the middle of my shave when another man started using his electric a few sinks down from me.  I was feeling smug to myself about how much better my shave would be, when I dropped my Futur on the floor after the last pass.  The top came off and the blade went skittering under the feet of the electric shaver.  Just like that, I am humbled as I quietly pick up the pieces.  The razor is fine, and I am reminded that I shave for me, and not to impress anyone.  My face was red, but not from the quality of the shave!
I also used Shea Moisture Shave Creme as a pre shave for the first time, and I like it.  It is cheaper than many pre shaves and does a great job.  I made excellent lather from the Fougére Imperiale, and finished up with Pinaud Clubman, since it has a similar scent to my nose.

Pre: Shea Moisture Shave
Brush: HIS XL Lather Monster
Soap: B&M Fougére Imperiale
Razor: der Futur
Blade: Voskhod (3)
AS: Pinaud Clubman

Rockwell 6S Plate 6
Feather
Cremo Cream SC
Omega Wood Handle Boar
Nivea Sensitive Balm
Polo RED

SOTD-05jan16:
Schick I1 / NOS Dutch Schick Ultra Platinum(2)
Vintage Blades 24mm 2-Band w/Faux Horn Handle
Shannon's Haymarket Vetiver
Rose Water
Aqua Velva Musk


This was one of the closest, completely irritation free shaves I've had in my entire life!  The stars must have aligned just right!

Enjoy your shaves!

Weber DLC Bulldog
Gillette Stainless
Simpson Chubby 1 Two Band
D.R. Harris Marlborough Shaving Soap
Myrsol Emulsion

JabonMan // SSSeygus / Wolfman WRH1 // Morris & Forndran 2XL Finest // JabonMan Citricos Balm

BBS1 Triad / Polsilver

Chubby 2

MW Brown Windsor

Pitralon Pure

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01/05/2016
Razor – Ikon B1 OC with Hempel Ti
Blade – Feather (1)
Brush – Rudy Vey with TGN Finest
Lather – Route 66 Lumberjack
Post - Witch Hazel followed by Folsom & Co. Shambala

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BLACKBIRD/Voskhod
SHAVEMAC
CRSW Barbiere Sapone
CRSW Replenish/Nourish
I had a light beard today and the Blackbird easily gave me a BBS shave without ATG pass.  I didn't need any touchup. It has a different face feel due to the geometry and the finish, I felt that I needed to pay close attention to angle and pressure. There is a great deal of audio feedback, and when an area was BBS there was almost no sound, stealthy. It was fun to use and I look forward to more Blackbird shaves.

Tuesday, 5 January 2016

No shave today. It's raining and I'll be in all day so this is a good time to give my face a rest.