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(08-28-2024, 11:06 PM)Bradende Wrote: [Image: 3qTki7I.jpeg]

Love that brush!  An nice set up sir


(08-28-2024, 11:38 PM)TommyCarioca Wrote: Wooudnesday

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A new one for Wednesday—-Woodnesdsy. I like that one Tommy and I better get some new Woodies out there this year  Big Grin

(08-29-2024, 12:07 AM)HighSpeed Wrote: [Image: 60SJKjo.jpeg]
  
Pre ...... Kiehl's Facial Fuel
Brush .... Morris & Forndran (26mm)
Soap ..... ETHOS Lemoncello (F Base)
Razor .... Alpha Spirit
Blade .... Proline P-30
Post ..... ETHOS Lemoncello SFS
Finish ... Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza EDC (2010)

I had a fun, bloodless, BBS shave with the Lemoncello, which arrived today.  The scent really opens up once you get the brush wet - better even than off the puck IMO - and very refreshing during today's abysmally humid Virginia heat.  --  Thank you Frank.

I’m so glad you enjoyed the Lemoncello Mike and again That brush!

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(08-29-2024, 01:08 AM)Ncardny Wrote: Frank:

What order do you recommend using the post-shave products: serum, skin food lotion, and skin food splash?


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That’s a good question and I’d say a lot depends on each individuals condition of the skin and how the shave went. I’d usually recommend starting with either the Skin Food Splash or the Non - Alcohol Skin Food Lotion. The Skin Food Splash with its Alcohol content to help with irritation, heal any little nicks and to kill any bacteria. The Non - Alcohol Skin Food Lotion has a good amount of Witch Hazel which is an astringent which also kills Bacteria and is good if you cut yourself and you have bleeding as it will clean the wound and help stop it by constricting blood vessels. It contains  higher percentage of skin beneficial ingredients in it than the splash and moisturizers the skin more. Scent wise it’s always weaker than the splash. So like I said it depends on the shave but if you want to use both I’d recommend start with the Splash and let it dry just a little ( you still want your skin damp) and then use the Lotion next. If and I say if you wanted to add the serum I’d apply it as soon as the lotion is applied all over your face or at least make sure the skin is a little damp as that will help to evenly distribute serum. I have more than a few customers that do this but I usually recommend using the serum before bedtime or by itself anytime you feel your skin needs it. If applying it by itself I recommend taking a little bit of water ( distilled or purified is better or a good Floral water like chamomile or rose as examples ) and in the hands work a very light coating on the area you want to use the serum and follow up with a few drops of the Serum. Again to help distribute evenly and to help drive the beneficial ingredients into the skin and all the layer of the skin that the Revitalizing Serum addresses which is all of them as it is not just a surface dweller. 

There are a lot of variables involved obviously as we are all different and have different needs skin wise. Some people naturally have very dry skin, some very oily as two opposite extremes and some have very sensitive skin with maybe the addition of skin conditions while many have what’s referred to as normal skin so if you’re not sure ask a professional if you can and then go from there. 


It funny you bring this up as last night I had a Lengthy conversation with a well respected soap maker and we talked about the skin benefits of a Shaving Soap or Cream. We talked about how important a post shave product is for good skincare. 

I use this Analogy, can you besides cleansing your hair with a shampoo condition your hair with a shampoo by adding hair and scalp beneficial ingredients in the shampoo. The answer is YES you can BUT can it condition your hair and scalp like a hair conditioner or treatment and the answer is NO. It’s that simple if you understand the Chemistry and jobs of each product. 

On a side note I’m working on a post shave spray mist that will be coming out in the near future that will aid an assist along with contributing with post shave products and can also be used in a variety of other ways that I’ll explain when it’s ready for release. 

Hope that helped explain things. 

Frank

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SOTD 8.29.24
Dean Markwalter "Lizard" Brush
Blackland Sabre V2 Lvl 2
Ethos Grooming Essentials Honeysuckle
Excellent first shave with the Sabre V2. Level 2 was as smooth as could be. For me, Level 2 could easily be a daily shaver. I previously owned the original Sabre. In my opinion, V2 is better balanced, has better tactile feel when using, seems to shave "smoother", if that makes sense. I occasionally found the original to be bitey. All in all, another fantastic product by a great company. I have no complaints with any of the Blackland razors, and I have nearly all of them.

As for Ethos, what more can be said! Frank is a national treasure of shaving!
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I just received my Kailua order.  Opened up the soap, took a deep sniff and thought, hey I sense a bit of Tortola here.  Went and opened up my Tortola and took a sniff.  Nope not the same of course, but there seems to be a connection.  Anyway Kailua smells great and looking forward to a go around or two before long.

By the way Dragonsbeard , did you hand write the thank you note?  Who ever it was has nice penmanship.  You don't seen that too often anymore.

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Just Here for the Shaves
Williamsburg, KY
Just in from TRC ! I know how it will lather but it also smells Great !!!
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(08-29-2024, 02:04 PM)Ncardny Wrote: SOTD 8.29.24
Dean Markwalter "Lizard" Brush
Blackland Sabre V2 Lvl 2
Ethos Grooming Essentials Honeysuckle
Excellent first shave with the Sabre V2. Level 2 was as smooth as could be. For me, Level 2 could easily be a daily shaver. I previously owned the original Sabre. In my opinion, V2 is better balanced, has better tactile feel when using, seems to shave "smoother", if that makes sense. I occasionally found the original to be bitey. All in all, another fantastic product by a great company. I have no complaints with any of the Blackland razors, and I have nearly all of them.

As for Ethos, what more can be said! Frank is a national treasure of shaving!
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Thank you so much my friend for the kind words. Once again that brush is so cool and matches the Honeysuckle about as close as can be. Love it!

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(08-29-2024, 08:22 PM)AlphaFrank75 Wrote: I just received my Kailua order.  Opened up the soap, took a deep sniff and thought, hey I sense a bit of Tortola here.  Went and opened up my Tortola and took a sniff.  Nope not the same of course, but there seems to be a connection.  Anyway Kailua smells great and looking forward to a go around or two before long.

By the way Dragonsbeard , did you hand write the thank you note?  Who ever it was has nice penmanship.  You don't seen that too often anymore.

Hello Daniel

First off that has to be my helpers handwriting as mine has been called a bunch of names like a Doctors handwriting but mostly people say you have an artist handwriting. Big, swirly and sloppy lol

Oh and what you probably smelled that’s in both the Tortola and the Kailua is the Pineapple and the Coconut. Other than those two I agree they are pretty different.

Hope you enjoy it!

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(08-29-2024, 09:17 PM)Dave in KY Wrote: Just in from TRC ! I know how it will lather but it also smells Great !!!
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Thanks Dave

I hope you like it and that must be the new shaving bowl. Like to hear what you think of it as the one I bought on Etsy I’m not thrilled with.

Nice SOTD photo as always my friend.

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#5,939

Just Here for the Shaves
Williamsburg, KY
Fridays with Frank

Friday August 30, 2024
Razor: Paradigm Ti Diamondback
Blade: Wizamet
Brush: Long Shaving Bone Beehive Reserve II Badger
Soap: Ethos Kailua
AS : Witch Hazel + Ethos Kailua
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 2,123
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(08-29-2024, 11:50 PM)Dave in KY Wrote: Fridays with Frank

Friday August 30, 2024
Razor: Paradigm Ti Diamondback
Blade: Wizamet
Brush: Long Shaving Bone Beehive Reserve II Badger
Soap: Ethos Kailua
AS : Witch Hazel + Ethos Kailua
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 2,123
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