SOTD 4-10 December 2016

Razor: Gillette Flair Tip A 3 1955
Blade: Lord Platinum Class (4)
Brush: El Druida Mopane 2 Band
Soap: Maggard Razor Orange Menthol (Sample)
Aftershave: Maggard Razor Orange Menthol

Started off with a 3 pass shave tonight WTG, ATG, XTG. When I went to squeeze out my brush I still have a ton of lather. I decided to chase the baby and went ATG in the other direction. I ended up with a BBS. Ta da!!!! Thank you and good night.

12.4.2016

Hot Towel Prep
Mitchell's Wool Fat
Morris & Forndran L6 in faux Briar
Hayashi Diamond #8000
Scrupleworks Vegetable Tanned Horsehide .. 30/50
Thayers Aloe Vera Rose Witch Hazel
Hugo Boss EdT

I was reminded of three self-evident truths in today's shave .. First .. It's tough to out-shave an H. Diamond razor. Second, one must look long and hard to find a brush the equal of a Lee Sabini knot .. and third, I have a few soaps knocking on the door of first place, but, for the entire experience. none can replace Mitchell's Wool Fat!

Today's photo ... With a bountiful harvest season over, and Winter knocking hard on our door, I tried to show the stark contrast of the two seasons .. The fruits of the field against the harsh coldness of Winter. Whether I succeeded in conveying that feeling or not, is anyone's guess ...

Have a great week, gents!

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Monday, December 5, 2016

Druida Manchurian
Panna Crema Nuavia Verde
Blackland Blackbird
Polsilver Super Iridium #2
Barrister and Mann Reserve Cool

Menthol Monday SOTD

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Razor: ONEBLADE
Blade: Feather FHS-10 (D2)
Brush: Elite Razor Pyinma 23mm Silvertip
Scuttle: Dirty Bird 1.5
Pre Shave Scrub: MRGLO
Pre Shave Oil: Eucalyptus Peppermint Vanilla
Shave Soap: Sudsy Soapery Jack Frost
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: Chiseled Face Cryogen

Paladin sherlock
MDC fougere
Brian Brown in jade acrylic scales
Jade piglet for happiness

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Pre-Shave: Cypriotian Olive/Argan Oil soap, cold water
Razor: Weber PH UFO Titan L
Blade: Voskhod (1)
Brush: Paladin Lotus
Lather: Mike's Hungarian Lavender
Post-shave: Alum, Barrister & Man Kyovu Original, South Australian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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December 5, 2016
Mongoose B2 with Triad Ti
Feather Super Pro (5)
BSB 2 with Vie-Long Two Band
MdC Original
Witch Hazel
Fine Lavender

Well as usual the weekend was entirely to short and Monday morning arrived to early.  In an effort to brighten a rainy day, I elected to use MdC since I just love the lavender scent.  The BSB 2 whipped up a rich lather.  I've found that by incorporating water slowly, MdC can be made into a slicker lather.  Not as slick as some but more than enough to do the job at hand.  Since the shaves with the Goose have been so consistently good I just stayed with the same 2 pass routine and touch ups in my trouble spots.  I ended up with a near BBS.  I finished the shave with a splash of Fine Lavender.  I hope everyone has a great Monday.