SOTD 6-12 August 2017

As always, Mike's provided an awesome shave, though I had some issue with the lather this morning. I haven't cleaned my brush thoroughly and shampooed it in a while. It usually gets much better after that. I also enjoy referring to the tin as "battle scarred". I'm one who is more interested in the inside contents than the external presentation. So I laugh it off.

Taum Sauk is a great scent, but my, that menthol level was more potent than I recall. I still felt it for 20-25 minutes after application.

The Gillette Rubie blades continue to impress me. Smooth and sharp in both the Fat Boy and the R41. I need to stretch a blade out and see how long I can go with it, since they are fairly pricy.

Tuesday, August 8

RazoRock XXX~~Paladin Sumo~~'56 Super-Speed~~Polsilver SI (2)
Have a great day!

8 August 2017

* Weber DLC + UFO U2V1 Red Bronze
* Iridium Super
* MS 2-Band XD + WildWestBrushworks Lime
* Mystic Water Brown Windsor
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO

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Tuesday
Prep: Warm Shower-Stirling Bath-Scots Pine Sheep
Soap: Crowne & Crane Thuringian Forest
Razor: Gillette Black Handle Super Speed
Blade: Vintage Gillette Platinum Plus (Shave #12)
Brush: Cowboy Classic/Whipped Dog Silvertip-24mmx54mm
Aftershave: Bentley Intense

WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angles for my beard)

Crowne & Crane Thuringian Forest today. 20 seconds to load the Cowbo Classic/WD Silvertip brush. Easy, thick, slick, lather. Vintage Gillette Platinum Plus in the Black Handle Super Speed. Excellent smooth, close shave. I finished with Bentley Intense EdT.

Bob

Ever Ready Lather Catcher razor
Gem Stainless blade
WD Synthetic brush
Taconic Eucalyptus Mint SC
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Pinaud Citrus Musk cologne

This is the 3td of 3 lather catchers I recently purchased. The 1st one (a different Ever Ready) was so aggressive that I couldn't use it. It appears that the comb is bent and it just didn't work for me. #2 is the Gem Jr and it is so mild that a decent shave is impossible for me. This final one did a fine job though it feels a bit aggressive also. But totally usable and I'm ready to go. First time with the Citrus Musk and I like it. So does my bride and that's what really counts. Now go enjoy your day folks.

Cobra Classic/ Kai Captain Titan Mild/ Thäter TSN LE Fünf/ Full of St. James of London Cedarwood and Clarysage

Tuesday AM 2017-08-08

Moss Slate Anniversary scuttle
Rooney 1/1 Ivory Finest #1 (22mm/46mm)
Floris Verbena shaving soap (vintage)
Weber Polished Head/Stork Diplomat Titanium
Personna Super Platinum Chrome (9)
Guerlain Vétiver aftershave

Wolfman WR1 SB .74 Blade Gap w/ WRH2 Handle in Brushed Stainless
Polsilver Super Iridium
Declaration Brush Works Franklin 27mm in LE Nebula
Wholly Kaw Dance of Agrumes Soap
Wholly Kaw Dance of Agrumes Splash

Have A Great Day!