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Doug's Journal of Shaving Happiness v2.0
- Thread starter dkeester
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Catching up, good reads and that & is ultra sharp and may be a bit harsh for a few shaves, but will settle in well Keep me posted, I want you to be happy with the Edges
dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
Journal Entry #33
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: RazoRock OLD Type
Blade: Treet Classic black carbon (2)
Brush: Semogue 1305
Soap/Cream: Barrister & Mann Latha Oceana (3)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Witch Hazel
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive Post-shave Balm
AS 3: Aqua Velva Ice Sport
Fragrance: none
Overview
I love the RazoRock OLD Type clone
SOTD Pic
None
Shave Quality
Went 4 passes today for BBS-. There is a tiny bit of irritation and a few stray whiskers. The Treet blade was not as efficient today as it was yesterday. The lather was great, which is why I went for four. It is too bad that the Latha line was discontinued.
Gear
This blade needs a stropping.
Other Thoughts
Going to see Deadpool 2 tonight. I can't wait.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: RazoRock OLD Type
Blade: Treet Classic black carbon (2)
Brush: Semogue 1305
Soap/Cream: Barrister & Mann Latha Oceana (3)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Witch Hazel
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive Post-shave Balm
AS 3: Aqua Velva Ice Sport
Fragrance: none
Overview
I love the RazoRock OLD Type clone
SOTD Pic
None
Shave Quality
Went 4 passes today for BBS-. There is a tiny bit of irritation and a few stray whiskers. The Treet blade was not as efficient today as it was yesterday. The lather was great, which is why I went for four. It is too bad that the Latha line was discontinued.
Gear
This blade needs a stropping.
Other Thoughts
Going to see Deadpool 2 tonight. I can't wait.
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"
I am not sure what material the handle is, sorry.
I will let you know how DP2 is tomorrow.
It is pre-ban ivory
dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
Journal Entry #34
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Pre-War Gillette Tech
Blade: Treet Classic black carbon (3)
Brush: Semogue 1305
Soap/Cream: Barrister & Mann Latha Oceana (4)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Witch Hazel
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive Post-shave Balm
AS 3: Aqua Velva Ice Sport
Fragrance: none
Overview
Stropping does help.
SOTD Pic
None
Shave Quality
I stropped the Treet on denim last night before bed. 20 strokes in the razor on each edge of the blade. Flipped the blade and did 20 more on each edge. This morning's shave was better than yesterday's. BBS- in three passes with just a tiny bit of irritation that probably won't last the morning. The lather was good. It was a really feel good shave.
Gear
The blade is good. I am going to strop it again tonight.
The Latha soap is great stuff.
Other Thoughts
I liked DP2, although I must have left before the very final post-credits scene. I will have to see it again.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Pre-War Gillette Tech
Blade: Treet Classic black carbon (3)
Brush: Semogue 1305
Soap/Cream: Barrister & Mann Latha Oceana (4)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Witch Hazel
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive Post-shave Balm
AS 3: Aqua Velva Ice Sport
Fragrance: none
Overview
Stropping does help.
SOTD Pic
None
Shave Quality
I stropped the Treet on denim last night before bed. 20 strokes in the razor on each edge of the blade. Flipped the blade and did 20 more on each edge. This morning's shave was better than yesterday's. BBS- in three passes with just a tiny bit of irritation that probably won't last the morning. The lather was good. It was a really feel good shave.
Gear
The blade is good. I am going to strop it again tonight.
The Latha soap is great stuff.
Other Thoughts
I liked DP2, although I must have left before the very final post-credits scene. I will have to see it again.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
My experience with the Treet carbon blades was not as good as yours. I might have to some out and try them again.
dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
My beard is light and somewhat fine, so most blades work decently for me. I worry more about how much irritation they cause.
dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
Journal Entry #35
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Gillette NEW Long Comb
Blade: Treet Classic black carbon (4)
Brush: Semogue 1305
Soap/Cream: Proraso Red cream
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Witch Hazel
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive Post-shave Balm
AS 3: Proraso Red splash
Fragrance: none
Overview
I am a sandalwood fanatic. Must get more!
SOTD Pic
None
Shave Quality
Stropped the blade again before bed. Today was four passes worth of sandalwood-y BBS- goodness. The blade was noticeably less sharp, but still performed well.
Gear
I forgot to take pictures of my mail call last night from WCS. I got a Proraso red tub, 400ml bottle of Proraso red splash, an atomizer for the splash, an Omega 10049 boar, and a leather DE travel case (free promo). I decided to use the splash today with my open tube of the Red cream. The tub will be opened when the tube is gone. Three words. I. Love. It. The Proraso red is a fabulous sandalwood. I am so glad that I got the big barber bottle of the splash. It is going to get lots of use.
Other Thoughts
I took pics of my collection of DE hones. I will be posting them some evening soon, when I am actually home and can write a little bit about them.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Gillette NEW Long Comb
Blade: Treet Classic black carbon (4)
Brush: Semogue 1305
Soap/Cream: Proraso Red cream
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Witch Hazel
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive Post-shave Balm
AS 3: Proraso Red splash
Fragrance: none
Overview
I am a sandalwood fanatic. Must get more!
SOTD Pic
None
Shave Quality
Stropped the blade again before bed. Today was four passes worth of sandalwood-y BBS- goodness. The blade was noticeably less sharp, but still performed well.
Gear
I forgot to take pictures of my mail call last night from WCS. I got a Proraso red tub, 400ml bottle of Proraso red splash, an atomizer for the splash, an Omega 10049 boar, and a leather DE travel case (free promo). I decided to use the splash today with my open tube of the Red cream. The tub will be opened when the tube is gone. Three words. I. Love. It. The Proraso red is a fabulous sandalwood. I am so glad that I got the big barber bottle of the splash. It is going to get lots of use.
Other Thoughts
I took pics of my collection of DE hones. I will be posting them some evening soon, when I am actually home and can write a little bit about them.
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”
Good shave Doug!
For me the AS picks up right where the soap leaves off. The soap starts out earthy, sharp wood, then as the shave progresses, you can detect an underlying freshness to the scent, the AS captures that freshness and throws in a dash of light sandalwood. It’s a perfect pairing!
For me the AS picks up right where the soap leaves off. The soap starts out earthy, sharp wood, then as the shave progresses, you can detect an underlying freshness to the scent, the AS captures that freshness and throws in a dash of light sandalwood. It’s a perfect pairing!