Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Nice shaves Doug and look forward to pics of the Projects when done
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Doug's Journal of Shaving Happiness v2.0
- Thread starter dkeester
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GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Hear hear! Anything for your LARPing?
dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
Journal Entry #311
06/15/2019
No shave
06/16/2019
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Stirling Piacenza pre-shave oil
Razor: Boss Razors DE
Blade: Treet Platinum (1)
Brush: Omega 49 S-Brush
Soap/Cream: Strike Gold Shave Old Hickory (10)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Witch Hazel
AS 2: Aqua Velva Sensitive 5-in-1 ASB & Lucky Tiger Disappearing Cream
AS 3: Strike Gold Shave Old Hickory (10)
Fragrance: none
06/17/2019
No shave
Overview
A decent Father's Day shave
SOTD Pic
None
Shave Quality
It was BBS in two passes, but wasn't long lasting. The lather was a bit strange. Perhaps there was too much water? The blade was a bit rough also. I didn't have lasting irritation, but the shave wasn't as smooth as I would have liked. Overall it was a good shave.
Gear
The S-Brush made a weird lather. I need to have another go with it.
Other Thoughts
I like making afghans.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
06/15/2019
No shave
06/16/2019
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Stirling Piacenza pre-shave oil
Razor: Boss Razors DE
Blade: Treet Platinum (1)
Brush: Omega 49 S-Brush
Soap/Cream: Strike Gold Shave Old Hickory (10)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Witch Hazel
AS 2: Aqua Velva Sensitive 5-in-1 ASB & Lucky Tiger Disappearing Cream
AS 3: Strike Gold Shave Old Hickory (10)
Fragrance: none
06/17/2019
No shave
Overview
A decent Father's Day shave
SOTD Pic
None
Shave Quality
It was BBS in two passes, but wasn't long lasting. The lather was a bit strange. Perhaps there was too much water? The blade was a bit rough also. I didn't have lasting irritation, but the shave wasn't as smooth as I would have liked. Overall it was a good shave.
Gear
The S-Brush made a weird lather. I need to have another go with it.
Other Thoughts
I like making afghans.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
Sorry about the questionable lather, Doug. What was strange about it?
dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
It was much thinner than I expected with large bubbles. It wasn't very dense.
Yeah that sounds like a little too much water to me. Or you could've sold yourself a little short when loading your brush. Maybe both?
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Sorry about soap issue but ya pulled it off.
dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
Yeah, it may have been a light load. I need to give this brush another go with this soap.
I'd like to see some! I still have an afghan that my mom made when I was kid.
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Still have one my grandmother made me as a kid @50 years ago
dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
Journal Entry #313
06/18/2019
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/PAA Cube pre-shave soap w/menthol
Razor: Gillette ball-end Pre-War Tech
Blade: Parker Premium (1)
Brush: Omega 49 S-Brush
Soap/Cream: Strike Gold Shave Old Hickory (11)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Witch Hazel
AS 2: Aqua Velva Sensitive 5-in-1 ASB & Lucky Tiger Disappearing Cream
AS 3: Strike Gold Shave Old Hickory (11)
Fragrance: none
Overview
Happy Tech Tuesday!
SOTD Pic
None
Shave Quality
The Pre-War Tech with a Parker blade was not too bad as a combination. It was a little rougher than I normally like, but that could be the triangle slots at work. I am a bigger fan of the Post-War Tech. Overall it was a really good two pass BBS.
Gear
Who doesn't like the Tech?
Other Thoughts
The problem with buying yarn is that there is always more yarn to buy. Also, it is easy to forget that you have bought something before.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
06/18/2019
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/PAA Cube pre-shave soap w/menthol
Razor: Gillette ball-end Pre-War Tech
Blade: Parker Premium (1)
Brush: Omega 49 S-Brush
Soap/Cream: Strike Gold Shave Old Hickory (11)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Witch Hazel
AS 2: Aqua Velva Sensitive 5-in-1 ASB & Lucky Tiger Disappearing Cream
AS 3: Strike Gold Shave Old Hickory (11)
Fragrance: none
Overview
Happy Tech Tuesday!
SOTD Pic
None
Shave Quality
The Pre-War Tech with a Parker blade was not too bad as a combination. It was a little rougher than I normally like, but that could be the triangle slots at work. I am a bigger fan of the Post-War Tech. Overall it was a really good two pass BBS.
Gear
Who doesn't like the Tech?
Other Thoughts
The problem with buying yarn is that there is always more yarn to buy. Also, it is easy to forget that you have bought something before.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Time to spin a yarn database!
dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
Journal Entry #314
TSC Straight Shave #23
06/01/2019
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/PAA The Cube pre-shave soap w/menthol
Straight: Magic Razor by Master Barber
Shavette Blade: Shark SS half DE blade
Razor: Merkur Progress long handle @3
Blade: Parker Premium (2)
Brush: RazoRock Big Bruce
Soap/Cream: Strike Gold Shave Old Hickory (12)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Witch Hazel
AS 2: Aqua Velva Sensitive 5-in-1 ASB & Lucky Tiger Disappearing Cream
AS 3: Strike Gold Shave Old Hickory (12)
Fragrance: none
Overview
Half blade shavettes do like to bite.
SOTD Pic
None
Shave Quality
I have had the Magic Razor sitting out waiting to be used for several days, loaded with a half Shark SS. Even though I had the Progress on deck for the shave, I decided to give this one a go. It is a shavette that I picked up back in 2017 at a Sally Beauty and had never used. The results were much as I expected. It bit me every chance it got. The second pass was with the Progress, so I ended up with a good shave. I still love the Strike Gold soap and AS.
Gear
I don't recommend the Magic Razor. It is an okay product, but not great.
Other Thoughts
My next afghan is under way. I now have three yarn projects to work on.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
TSC Straight Shave #23
06/01/2019
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/PAA The Cube pre-shave soap w/menthol
Straight: Magic Razor by Master Barber
Shavette Blade: Shark SS half DE blade
Razor: Merkur Progress long handle @3
Blade: Parker Premium (2)
Brush: RazoRock Big Bruce
Soap/Cream: Strike Gold Shave Old Hickory (12)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Witch Hazel
AS 2: Aqua Velva Sensitive 5-in-1 ASB & Lucky Tiger Disappearing Cream
AS 3: Strike Gold Shave Old Hickory (12)
Fragrance: none
Overview
Half blade shavettes do like to bite.
SOTD Pic
None
Shave Quality
I have had the Magic Razor sitting out waiting to be used for several days, loaded with a half Shark SS. Even though I had the Progress on deck for the shave, I decided to give this one a go. It is a shavette that I picked up back in 2017 at a Sally Beauty and had never used. The results were much as I expected. It bit me every chance it got. The second pass was with the Progress, so I ended up with a good shave. I still love the Strike Gold soap and AS.
Gear
I don't recommend the Magic Razor. It is an okay product, but not great.
Other Thoughts
My next afghan is under way. I now have three yarn projects to work on.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
Journal Entry #315
06/20/2019
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Stirling Piacenza pre-shave oil
Razor: Merkur Progress long handle @3
Blade: Parker Premium (3)
Brush: RazoRock Big Bruce
Soap/Cream: Strike Gold Shave Old Hickory (13)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Witch Hazel
AS 2: Aqua Velva Sensitive 5-in-1 ASB & Lucky Tiger Disappearing Cream
AS 3: Strike Gold Shave Old Hickory (13)
Fragrance: none
Overview
All good in my shaving hood...
SOTD Pic
None
Shave Quality
Another fabulous shave today. BBS, two passes, great lather. The combination of aftershaves has my skin feeling smooth and hydrated. I am not sure if I would call this a grail shave, but it is damn close.
Gear
The Commander-In-Chief soap base that Strike Gold is using really works for me. It is tallow with shea and kokum butters. It doesn't have lots of fancy ingredients, but it really delivers for me. You guys have got to give this a try.
Other Thoughts
Here is a pic of the afghan for my mom.
The colors in the pic came out weird. It is sage green.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
06/20/2019
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Stirling Piacenza pre-shave oil
Razor: Merkur Progress long handle @3
Blade: Parker Premium (3)
Brush: RazoRock Big Bruce
Soap/Cream: Strike Gold Shave Old Hickory (13)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Witch Hazel
AS 2: Aqua Velva Sensitive 5-in-1 ASB & Lucky Tiger Disappearing Cream
AS 3: Strike Gold Shave Old Hickory (13)
Fragrance: none
Overview
All good in my shaving hood...
SOTD Pic
None
Shave Quality
Another fabulous shave today. BBS, two passes, great lather. The combination of aftershaves has my skin feeling smooth and hydrated. I am not sure if I would call this a grail shave, but it is damn close.
Gear
The Commander-In-Chief soap base that Strike Gold is using really works for me. It is tallow with shea and kokum butters. It doesn't have lots of fancy ingredients, but it really delivers for me. You guys have got to give this a try.
Other Thoughts
Here is a pic of the afghan for my mom.
The colors in the pic came out weird. It is sage green.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Nice work !!
SteveChuckFrank
Close Enough*
Wow nice job Doug!
Strong work. That looks machine made!