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Doug's Journal of Shaving Happiness v2.0

Journal Entry #285
TSC Straight Shave #19

05/10/2019
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Williams modern soap
Straight: Shumate Toledo
Strop: Tony Miller Plain Chocolate
Razor: Karve Razor with C Plate
Blade: Polsilver SI (2)
Brush: TSC 1st Anniversary Brush
Soap/Cream: Haslinger Sage (5)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Witch Hazel
AS 2: Aqua Velva Sensitive 5-in-1 ASB
AS 3: Lucky Tiger AS & Facial Tonic
Fragrance: none

Overview
Haslinger Sage Day 5

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Shave Quality
The shave was BBS. And I was wrong about the Haslinger in a couple of ways. It gave me a really good shave today. I used a lot more water and product. The lather was everything it should be. However, the post-shave has been lots of pain and suffering. My face reacted horribly to the soap. So, the lackluster performance of the soap over the past couple of days was not razor burn. So, I will be discontinuing use of the Haslinger Sage.

Gear
The edge on the Shumate was good. For a second attempt at honing I am happy with the results. I am sure it could have been better, but that will come with time.

I am really disappointed that the Haslinger reacted with my face, and I mean that my face is still hurting ten hours later.

Other Thoughts
I am really enjoying Brooklyn 99.


Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
 
Dave in KY said:
Shame about the irritation. I had a few soaps that got me but you seem to deal with it far more. Nice looking razor there.
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Yeah, I have sensitive skin, I guess.

I am very happy with the Shumate. I got it really cheap on eBay and was pleasantly surprised at the condition.
 
Journal Entry #286

05/12/2019
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Williams modern soap
Razor: Ever Ready Shovel Head
Blade: GEM PTFE (1)
Brush: TSC 1st Anniversary Brush
Soap/Cream: KMF Bamboo & Green Tea
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Witch Hazel
AS 2: Aqua Velva Sensitive 5-in-1 ASB
AS 3: Lucky Tiger AS & Facial Tonic
Fragrance: WSP Barbershop EdP

Overview
A day of KMF.

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Shave Quality
The Shovel Head was a bit rough today. I need to spend more time with it to get better results with it. The shave was BBS-ish but I have some lasting irritation on my neck.

Gear
GEMs can be rough on the face. I need to spend more time with them to get better results.

Other Thoughts
I hope the Haslinger Aloe doesn't irritate my face.


Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
 
Journal Entry #288

05/14/2019
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Williams modern soap
Razor: Karve Razor with "C" Plate
Blade: Polsilver SI (3)
Brush: TSC 1st Anniversary Brush
Soap/Cream: Haslinger Aloe Vera (1)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Witch Hazel
AS 2: Aqua Velva Sensitive 5-in-1 ASB
AS 3: Lucky Tiger AS & Facial Tonic
Fragrance: Intense Man (Sauvage clone)

05/15/2019
No Shave was rushed out the door

05/16/2019
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Williams modern soap
Razor: Merkur 34c
Blade: Astra SP (1)
Brush: TSC 1st Anniversary Brush
Soap/Cream: Haslinger Aloe Vera (1)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Witch Hazel
AS 2: Aqua Velva Sensitive 5-in-1 ASB
AS 3: RazoRock Mr. Pink
Fragrance: none

Overview
Giving Haslinger Aloe a try and so far it is good.

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Shave Quality
Really good shave today. The 34c + Astra SP is an easy BBS combination. The Haslinger Aloe is, so far, working better for me than the Sage did. So far it hasn't given me a bad reaction. Perhaps I can actually use this one.

Gear
The 34c is a solidly good razor. It performs well every time.

So far so good with the Haslinger Aloe. It doesn't have the best performance that I have ever seen, but it is easily a Tier 1 soap. There are much better products out there today, however.

Other Thoughts
The wife is going out with friends tonight, so it is just me alone at home. So this means one thing... Steak Night! I have a nice 16+ ounce ribeye waiting for me in the fridge. I think I might get myself a nice Cabernet or some other dry red to go with it. Dinner is going to be very nice tonight.


Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
 
dkeester said:
....Gear
The 34c is a solidly good razor. It performs well every time....
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Yes it does. Great razor! It was the DE that got me started on this hobby of ours, and it still is in the rotation. It's near impossible to get a bad shave from it.
 
16 ounces...you couldn't go for the 20 ounce? 🤪 Glad you got a little time to yourself...It's important that us men get some man time!
 
It has to be the sage in the Hasslinger. I have to try mine again, haven't used it in years, I didn't get good residual slickness at all, but I've improved my game now.

Of the ones I tried I like the one with seaweed in it the best, even more than the tallow version.
 
Journal Entry #289

05/17/2019
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Williams modern soap
Razor: G2 Gillette Fatboy @5
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (1)
Brush: TSC 1st Anniversary Brush
Soap/Cream: Haslinger Aloe Vera (3)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Witch Hazel
AS 2: Aqua Velva Sensitive 5-in-1 ASB
AS 3: Pinaud Clubman
Fragrance: none

Overview
More Haslinger Aloe on a Fatboy/Clubman Friday.

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Shave Quality
Another top notch shave today. GSB + Fatboy is a killer combination, as expected. The lather was good and I walked away full-on BBS with a minor amount if irritation on my neck. But, neck irritation happens almost every shave for me. Overall it was a really great shave.

Gear
I don't pull out my vintage adjustables often enough. The Fatboy is a great shaver.

The new formula Haslinger Aloe is giving me really good results. It is not the best soap that I have used, but it is easily Tier 1. I am not sure I would purchase more of it, however. While it is Tier 1, I would put it in box 4 due to having not as great a post-shave feel as many others. There are multiple products out there that are much better. CBL, DG, GD, LNHC Artisan, PAA, A&E, & Noble Otter all spring quickly to mind. Also, it is not that great of a value. A 60 gram puck of Haslinger costs ~$9. 60 grams is a little more than 2 ounces. So, two pucks would be roughly equivalent to one 4 ounce tub of any other shaving soap. At ~$18 for around 4 ounces (120 grams) I would rather spend a little extra for a little extra skin conditioning.

Other Thoughts
There are several projects that I have waiting for me. I need to get some work done on them.


Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
 
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