Bourbon Country Shave Journal - Dave in KY

[Sharp's]

I will, was just joking around as I don't know where it lies in the efficiency scale of C blades

reminder of one of my favorite scenes from a movie

 

[Dave in KY]

Friday January 4, 2019
2019 Shave # 4

Razor: 1964 Gillette Slim Setting 4
Blade: Pol Silver SI (1)

Brush: Paladin Beehive LE 26 mm Honey Noir

Soap: Honeybee Soap Cucumber Melon

Aftershave 1: Nivea 2 in 1 Aftershave
Aftershave 2: Skin Bracer



https://youtu.be/qiFvZgMiLHk

 

[dangerousdon]

That is an absolutely fantastic brush there!

 

[Dave in KY]

Thanks Don

 

[Sharp's]

Dave video is cued up will get to it a little later.

 

[Cvargo]

Have the video queued up hope to get to it soon. Nice pic though

 

[Spider]

Nice video Dave. Enjoyed it. That "sample" you have is somewhere between 1/4 and 1/3 of a full tub. So it will last you a good long time. I'd recommend melting it down into a tub, so you can lather off it like normal. Of course if you enjoy using it like a stick, then keep on!

 

[Dave in KY]

Nice video Dave. Enjoyed it. That "sample" you have is somewhere between 1/4 and 1/3 of a full tub. So it will last you a good long time. I'd recommend melting it down into a tub, so you can lather off it like normal. Of course if you enjoy using it like a stick, then keep on!

Thanks KJ. Nope, it's too slick to slide it around and get enough on. I need to melt it into 1 of my 4 oz tubs from Stirling. Can I just put it in the tub and microwave it?

 

[Spider]

Thanks KJ. Nope, it's too slick to slide it around and get enough on. I need to melt it into 1 of my 4 oz tubs from Stirling. Can I just put it in the tub and microwave it?

Yes, just do a lower power setting. You can do it on high, bust just watch it carefully. I use the Melt-butter setting on my microwave. Stop it before it melts completely, the liquid will get hotter and will melt the last of it as you stir.

 

[Dave in KY]

Yes, just do a lower power setting. You can do it on high, bust just watch it carefully. I use the Melt-butter setting on my microwave. Stop it before it melts completely, the liquid will get hotter and will melt the last of it as you stir.

Sorry, quick google search and done. Used a glass measuring cup to be safe. Cooling in the Stirling tub now. Thanks

 

[Sskim3]

Good shaves man. And that Paladin is a beautiful one.

 

[Dave in KY]

Thanks Tom

 

[MilkCrate]

That’s a good idea with the glass measuring cup. I’ll have to give that a try sometime.

 

[Dave in KY]

Saturday January 5, 2019
2019 Shave # 5

Razor: Rockwell 6s Plate 5
Blade: Pol Silver SI (2)

Brush: BAOIP Brush (Brush Ashamed Of It's Past)

Soap: CFG Ghost Town Barber (3017 Shave 4)

Aftershave 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla
Aftershave 2: CFG Ghost Town Barber

So I wanted to load heavy from a boar brush and only have my 1st brush from the circa 1979/80 and my brush of shame which hence forth will be called the baoip brush. Pokey is showing what he thinks of it in the pic. Since it needs further breaking in I opted for it and loaded like I was loading for 2 ( I actually was for dekeester) Hard loading 20 seconds got a nice lather going and moved the needle on the lidless tub to 4.7 oz. Got an awesome shave and actually chased a it on my neck with good results. Honestly I get my best overall shaves from the 6s. Some of my razors may look cooler, get closer and the shave lasts longer but NONE (for me) get as close and last as long with ZERO irritation even when shaving on autopilot. I should get this cero-coated at some point because while I like it's look, I would like it better in a 2 tone color scheme. Allergies have been kicking my butt lately but I'm surviving. Hope the Cadre has a splendid day and weekend !!!

 

[GearNoir]

Great shave Dave! Lol @Pokey!

 

[SteveChuckFrank]

Nice shave Dave! I like the idea of a 2-tone Rockwell.

 

[Cvargo]

Good stuff Dave.

 

[Dave in KY]

Thanks guys

 

[MilkCrate]

Nice one Dave!

 

[Dave in KY]

Thanks Tim