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Doug's Journal of Shaving Happiness v2.0
- Thread starter dkeester
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dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
Journal Entry #348
09/05/2019
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/PAA Cube pre-shave soap w/menthol
Razor: Turquoise G5 Schick Injector
Blade: Personna (?)
Brush: Maggard 24mm Plissoft with purple handle
Soap/Cream: Strike Gold Shave Old Hickory (76)
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 (76)
Fragrance: none
Overview
More SEptember...
SOTD Pic
None
Shave Quality
Very nice shave today. Face feels pretty good, BBS with some minor irritation. Can't complain too much.
Gear
The G-Type Injectors tend to be rough on my skin. Lately I have been having better luck with E-Types, or I-Type and later. They are still fun to shave with.
Other Thoughts
Waiting on a WCS order. My refill puck of Tabac will be here soon. Once the Strike Gold is gone, I may get an early start on Tabac-tober.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
09/05/2019
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/PAA Cube pre-shave soap w/menthol
Razor: Turquoise G5 Schick Injector
Blade: Personna (?)
Brush: Maggard 24mm Plissoft with purple handle
Soap/Cream: Strike Gold Shave Old Hickory (76)
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 (76)
Fragrance: none
Overview
More SEptember...
SOTD Pic
None
Shave Quality
Very nice shave today. Face feels pretty good, BBS with some minor irritation. Can't complain too much.
Gear
The G-Type Injectors tend to be rough on my skin. Lately I have been having better luck with E-Types, or I-Type and later. They are still fun to shave with.
Other Thoughts
Waiting on a WCS order. My refill puck of Tabac will be here soon. Once the Strike Gold is gone, I may get an early start on Tabac-tober.
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 #349
09/06/2019
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/PAA Cube pre-shave soap w/menthol
Razor: G1 Schick Injector
Blade: Personna (?)
Brush: Maggard 24mm Plissoft with purple handle
Soap/Cream: Strike Gold Shave Old Hickory (77)
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 (77)
Fragrance: none
Overview
More SEptember...
SOTD Pic
None
Shave Quality
Rough shave this morning. G-Types can be harsh.
Gear
Had an interesting brush load this morning. It was really, really dense and made a great lather. The soap ring is now turning into a crescent. I think the end is not too far off.
Other Thoughts
Keto certainly has its ups and downs, but I love it.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
09/06/2019
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/PAA Cube pre-shave soap w/menthol
Razor: G1 Schick Injector
Blade: Personna (?)
Brush: Maggard 24mm Plissoft with purple handle
Soap/Cream: Strike Gold Shave Old Hickory (77)
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 (77)
Fragrance: none
Overview
More SEptember...
SOTD Pic
None
Shave Quality
Rough shave this morning. G-Types can be harsh.
Gear
Had an interesting brush load this morning. It was really, really dense and made a great lather. The soap ring is now turning into a crescent. I think the end is not too far off.
Other Thoughts
Keto certainly has its ups and downs, but I love it.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
Keep at it man! There are definitely limitations...but I never felt better than when I was on it!
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
He ain't human
dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
Journal Entry #350
09/07/2019
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/PAA Cube pre-shave soap w/menthol
Razor: Colonial Razors the General
Blade: Feather Pro (2)
Brush: Maggard 24mm Plissoft with purple handle
Soap/Cream: Strike Gold Shave Old Hickory (78)
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 (78)
Fragrance: none
09/08/2019
No Shave
09/09/2019
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/PAA Cube pre-shave soap w/menthol
Razor: G1 Schick Injector - white handle
Blade: Personna (?)
Brush: Maggard 24mm Plissoft with purple handle
Soap/Cream: Strike Gold Shave Old Hickory (79)
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 (79)
Fragrance: none
Overview
Even More SEptember...
SOTD Pic
None
Shave Quality
Some good shaves lately. Today's G-Type is the one that shaves me the best. Saturday was The General. Both shaves were excellent.
Gear
Slowly, but surely the Strike Gold Shave soap is disappearing, but the shaves are still phenomenal. This one is getting replaced when it is gone.
Other Thoughts
There aren't enough hours in the day.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
09/07/2019
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/PAA Cube pre-shave soap w/menthol
Razor: Colonial Razors the General
Blade: Feather Pro (2)
Brush: Maggard 24mm Plissoft with purple handle
Soap/Cream: Strike Gold Shave Old Hickory (78)
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 (78)
Fragrance: none
09/08/2019
No Shave
09/09/2019
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/PAA Cube pre-shave soap w/menthol
Razor: G1 Schick Injector - white handle
Blade: Personna (?)
Brush: Maggard 24mm Plissoft with purple handle
Soap/Cream: Strike Gold Shave Old Hickory (79)
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 (79)
Fragrance: none
Overview
Even More SEptember...
SOTD Pic
None
Shave Quality
Some good shaves lately. Today's G-Type is the one that shaves me the best. Saturday was The General. Both shaves were excellent.
Gear
Slowly, but surely the Strike Gold Shave soap is disappearing, but the shaves are still phenomenal. This one is getting replaced when it is gone.
Other Thoughts
There aren't enough hours in the day.
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 #351
09/10/2019
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/PAA Cube pre-shave soap w/menthol
Razor: I1 Schick Injector - ivory handle
Blade: Personna (?)
Brush: Maggard 24mm Plissoft with purple handle
Soap/Cream: Strike Gold Shave Old Hickory (80)
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 (80)
Fragrance: none
Overview
Even More SEptember... and shave 80.
SOTD Pic
None
Shave Quality
The I-Type Injectors are really, really good. The shave was full-on BBS, almost dolphin smooth, and the irritationwas is non-existent. It was a superb start to the day.
Gear
I-Type Injectors are some of the best. They are a really nice balance in terms of aggression and efficiency. While not my favorite type, they are excellent and are a great place to start if you are a new person wanting to get into Injectors.
The soap is starting to get really squishy and wanting to break up. I may have to scoop the rest out for each shave rather than brush loading in the tub.
Other Thoughts
I have too many hobbies, but I don't want to give any of them up.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
09/10/2019
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/PAA Cube pre-shave soap w/menthol
Razor: I1 Schick Injector - ivory handle
Blade: Personna (?)
Brush: Maggard 24mm Plissoft with purple handle
Soap/Cream: Strike Gold Shave Old Hickory (80)
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 (80)
Fragrance: none
Overview
Even More SEptember... and shave 80.
SOTD Pic
None
Shave Quality
The I-Type Injectors are really, really good. The shave was full-on BBS, almost dolphin smooth, and the irritation
Gear
I-Type Injectors are some of the best. They are a really nice balance in terms of aggression and efficiency. While not my favorite type, they are excellent and are a great place to start if you are a new person wanting to get into Injectors.
The soap is starting to get really squishy and wanting to break up. I may have to scoop the rest out for each shave rather than brush loading in the tub.
Other Thoughts
I have too many hobbies, but I don't want to give any of them up.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
Literally just said that to my Girlfriend....
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
I bid 90 shaves
That's probably more realistic. I was just being excited.
dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
Journal Entry #352
09/11/2019
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/PAA Cube pre-shave soap w/menthol
Razor: I1 Schick Injector - black handle
Blade: Personna (?)
Brush: Maggard 24mm Plissoft with purple handle
Soap/Cream: Strike Gold Shave Old Hickory (81)
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 (81)
Fragrance: none
Overview
Remembering.
SOTD Pic
None
Shave Quality
Fast shave today left me DFS+. Could have been better if I had slowed it down, but was pressed for time.
Gear
Still loving my Injectors.
Other Thoughts
Restarted Kingdom Hearts (the Final Mix version) on the PS4 last night. It is still a really great game. Need more sleep.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
09/11/2019
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/PAA Cube pre-shave soap w/menthol
Razor: I1 Schick Injector - black handle
Blade: Personna (?)
Brush: Maggard 24mm Plissoft with purple handle
Soap/Cream: Strike Gold Shave Old Hickory (81)
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 (81)
Fragrance: none
Overview
Remembering.
SOTD Pic
None
Shave Quality
Fast shave today left me DFS+. Could have been better if I had slowed it down, but was pressed for time.
Gear
Still loving my Injectors.
Other Thoughts
Restarted Kingdom Hearts (the Final Mix version) on the PS4 last night. It is still a really great game. Need more sleep.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
Never heard of the Strike Gold. What's it like?
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Enjoyed the first one, waaay back on PS2. Particularly building up Sora to be able to take on Sephiroth in the Coliseum. KH2 was OK, I actually don’t think I finished it though.
dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
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It is a really well done artisan soap. I have only tried one scent, but based on that I think it is a really great product. The soap is a more firm than many artisan soaps that I have used. Their AS splashes are great too.
dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
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dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
Journal Entry #353
09/12/2019
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/PAA Cube pre-shave soap w/menthol
Razor: I2 Schick Injector "Hydro-Magic"
Blade: Personna (?)
Brush: Maggard 24mm Plissoft with purple handle
Soap/Cream: Strike Gold Shave Old Hickory (82)
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 (82)
Fragrance: none
Overview
SEptember is awesome with Injectors!
SOTD Pic
None
Shave Quality
It was a 'JECTAH shave, so you know it was good. BBS in two passes. Smooth and irritation free.
Gear
JECTAH + Strike Gold = WIN!!!!
Other Thoughts
Got a little more sleep last night, which is good. Also, I won my first game in many weeks of the L5R LCG. In competitive card games you should prepare to lose at least 50% of the time, sometimes more.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
09/12/2019
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/PAA Cube pre-shave soap w/menthol
Razor: I2 Schick Injector "Hydro-Magic"
Blade: Personna (?)
Brush: Maggard 24mm Plissoft with purple handle
Soap/Cream: Strike Gold Shave Old Hickory (82)
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 (82)
Fragrance: none
Overview
SEptember is awesome with Injectors!
SOTD Pic
None
Shave Quality
It was a 'JECTAH shave, so you know it was good. BBS in two passes. Smooth and irritation free.
Gear
JECTAH + Strike Gold = WIN!!!!
Other Thoughts
Got a little more sleep last night, which is good. Also, I won my first game in many weeks of the L5R LCG. In competitive card games you should prepare to lose at least 50% of the time, sometimes more.
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 #354
09/13/2019
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/PAA Cube pre-shave soap w/menthol
Razor: J1 Schick Injector
Blade: Schick Proline B20 (1)
Brush: RazoRock Big Bruce
Soap/Cream: Strike Gold Shave Old Hickory (83)
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 (83)
Fragrance: none
Overview
A new blade for an old face...
SOTD Pic
None
Shave Quality
The shave today was really good. The Proline B20 blade was not too bad. I would call is BBS-. There was a little bit of irritation and I am not quite as smooth as expected. The blade is worth another attempt, but tomorrow I think I will load one of my other J1's with a Chick for comparison.
Gear
Still #winning with the Injectors and the Strike Gold. I am a really happy camper with all this right now.
So far the B20 blade is good. I am not sure if it is better than a Personna or a Chick, but it is a good blade. I will have to do a multi-shave test of all three to see which one is better on my face.
Other Thoughts
I am really digging Kingdom Hearts Final Mix. Playing through the entire series is going to take me a while, however, especially since I need to keep up on my yarn projects.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
09/13/2019
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/PAA Cube pre-shave soap w/menthol
Razor: J1 Schick Injector
Blade: Schick Proline B20 (1)
Brush: RazoRock Big Bruce
Soap/Cream: Strike Gold Shave Old Hickory (83)
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 (83)
Fragrance: none
Overview
A new blade for an old face...
SOTD Pic
None
Shave Quality
The shave today was really good. The Proline B20 blade was not too bad. I would call is BBS-. There was a little bit of irritation and I am not quite as smooth as expected. The blade is worth another attempt, but tomorrow I think I will load one of my other J1's with a Chick for comparison.
Gear
Still #winning with the Injectors and the Strike Gold. I am a really happy camper with all this right now.
So far the B20 blade is good. I am not sure if it is better than a Personna or a Chick, but it is a good blade. I will have to do a multi-shave test of all three to see which one is better on my face.
Other Thoughts
I am really digging Kingdom Hearts Final Mix. Playing through the entire series is going to take me a while, however, especially since I need to keep up on my yarn projects.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.