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Doug's Journal of Shaving Happiness v2.0
- Thread starter dkeester
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Sounds like a good plan. Enjoy your shaves!
dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
It is bizarre. I have been getting more irritation lately with this cream than I was with the previous soap. I am kinda clueless on this. I suppose there could have been some sort of residue in the brush I used today from something previous, but I always rinse my brushes until the water runs clear after the shave. Maybe it is just bad razor burn since this cream isn't the best performer in the world? The burn did last for over an hour after the shave. But, I did use the Maca Root ASB post shave. I don't think it was the blade or the razor.
I am going to shave with a different soap and aftershave tomorrow but keep everything else the same and see what happens.
Those kind of practicle jokes can get out of control quickly. Next thing you know there's Icy hot on the TP
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Could dry it out a bit and use it as a base for a clown puke tub!
dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
Journal Entry #632
2020 Shaves (DE: 165, SE: 38, Straight: 13, Cart: 0, Skipped: 11)
08/14/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water
Razor: J4 Gillette Tech head on WCS/CG El Capitan handle
Blade: Astra SP (2)
Bowl: Fine lather bowl
Brush: RazoRock Big Bruce
Soap/Cream: Proraso Red Shaving Cream
AS 1: Thayer's Coconut Water Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: Proraso Red AS Splash
Fragrance: Calvin Klein Eternity for Men EdT
Overview
So, so, so, so much better
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
A vastly improved shave today only changing the cream and AS. The shave was BBS-. There was still a little bit of heat in my face afterwards. I think it was just really bad razor burn yesterday. The feel that I had after the shave was similar to yesterday, but so much less bad. It was a superior shave.
Gear
Proraso is amazingly good shaving cream. So much better than the Maca Root, which even with added glycerin, lacks cushion and protection. I think I know what to do.
Calvin Klein Eternity for Men is a classic aromatic fougere. It is the 1990s in a bottle. This fragrance was everywhere in the 90s. I think it is still good today, even if the younger crowd doesn't.
Other Thoughts
Had a do nothing day. I really need to make progress on the house tomorrow and Sunday. My parents will be here on the 21st.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
2020 Shaves (DE: 165, SE: 38, Straight: 13, Cart: 0, Skipped: 11)
08/14/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water
Razor: J4 Gillette Tech head on WCS/CG El Capitan handle
Blade: Astra SP (2)
Bowl: Fine lather bowl
Brush: RazoRock Big Bruce
Soap/Cream: Proraso Red Shaving Cream
AS 1: Thayer's Coconut Water Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: Proraso Red AS Splash
Fragrance: Calvin Klein Eternity for Men EdT
Overview
So, so, so, so much better
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
A vastly improved shave today only changing the cream and AS. The shave was BBS-. There was still a little bit of heat in my face afterwards. I think it was just really bad razor burn yesterday. The feel that I had after the shave was similar to yesterday, but so much less bad. It was a superior shave.
Gear
Proraso is amazingly good shaving cream. So much better than the Maca Root, which even with added glycerin, lacks cushion and protection. I think I know what to do.
Calvin Klein Eternity for Men is a classic aromatic fougere. It is the 1990s in a bottle. This fragrance was everywhere in the 90s. I think it is still good today, even if the younger crowd doesn't.
Other Thoughts
Had a do nothing day. I really need to make progress on the house tomorrow and Sunday. My parents will be here on the 21st.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
There was a girl in college back in 1990 that wore Escape. The highlight of my day was the stairwell within half an hour of her walking through it. That was the stuff.
dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
Journal Entry #633
2020 Shaves (DE: 166, SE: 38, Straight: 14, Cart: 0, Skipped: 11)
08/15/2020
TSC Straight Shave #42
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water
Straight: Gold Dollar 66
Shavette Blade: none
Strop: WCS Latigo and Linen
Razor: J4 Gillette Tech head on WCS/CG El Capitan handle
Blade: Astra SP (3)
Bowl: Fine lather bowl
Brush: RazoRock Big Bruce
Soap/Cream: The Body Shop (old formula) Maca Root Shave Cream (25) + Kiss My Face Cool Mint & 4 drops of glycerin
AS 1: Thayer's Coconut Water Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: The Body Shop (old formula) Maca Root Aftershave Balm (25)
Fragrance: Azzaro Fun
Overview
The edge needs work
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
The shave would have been better with a better cream. The KMF helped some, but the lather would have been better with more KMF and less Maca Root I think. There was significant and lasting razor burn today. Part of that was the fact that my edge on the GD66 isn't the greatest. I believe part of it was the cream. I am going to be very glad when this one is gone.
Gear
Back to the stones with the GD66.
The WCS Latigo strop is really nice. I like the heavier draw that it has compared to my Tony Miller.
What more can I say about this cream? I used to really like it, now it doesn't work well. I am really not going to miss it when it is gone.
The Azzaro Fun is very nice stuff. It is blood orange with rhubarb and some woods. Mainly what I get is the blood orange. It is a really pleasant summer scent that has really poor longevity. As long as you don't mind spraying a ton, you will enjoy it.
Other Thoughts
I should have gotten more cleaning done today, but I got enough done to feel accomplished.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
2020 Shaves (DE: 166, SE: 38, Straight: 14, Cart: 0, Skipped: 11)
08/15/2020
TSC Straight Shave #42
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water
Straight: Gold Dollar 66
Shavette Blade: none
Strop: WCS Latigo and Linen
Razor: J4 Gillette Tech head on WCS/CG El Capitan handle
Blade: Astra SP (3)
Bowl: Fine lather bowl
Brush: RazoRock Big Bruce
Soap/Cream: The Body Shop (old formula) Maca Root Shave Cream (25) + Kiss My Face Cool Mint & 4 drops of glycerin
AS 1: Thayer's Coconut Water Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: The Body Shop (old formula) Maca Root Aftershave Balm (25)
Fragrance: Azzaro Fun
Overview
The edge needs work
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
The shave would have been better with a better cream. The KMF helped some, but the lather would have been better with more KMF and less Maca Root I think. There was significant and lasting razor burn today. Part of that was the fact that my edge on the GD66 isn't the greatest. I believe part of it was the cream. I am going to be very glad when this one is gone.
Gear
Back to the stones with the GD66.
The WCS Latigo strop is really nice. I like the heavier draw that it has compared to my Tony Miller.
What more can I say about this cream? I used to really like it, now it doesn't work well. I am really not going to miss it when it is gone.
The Azzaro Fun is very nice stuff. It is blood orange with rhubarb and some woods. Mainly what I get is the blood orange. It is a really pleasant summer scent that has really poor longevity. As long as you don't mind spraying a ton, you will enjoy it.
Other Thoughts
I should have gotten more cleaning done today, but I got enough done to feel accomplished.
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 #634
2020 Shaves (DE: 166, SE: 39, Straight: 14, Cart: 0, Skipped: 11)
08/16/2020
No shave - to busy cleaning
Fragrance: Azzaro Sea
08/17/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water
Razor: Colonial Razors The General v1
Blade: Feather Pro (1)
Bowl: Fine lather bowl
Brush: RazoRock Big Bruce
Soap/Cream: Saponificio Varesino Felce Aromatica (4)
AS 1: Thayer's Coconut Water Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: Saponificio Varesino Felce Aromatica (4)
Fragrance: Penhaligon's English Fern
Overview
Today's shave was enlightening
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
Except for the hard touchdown (yes, you can have them with safety razors) it was a really good shave. There was a slight tingle in my mustache area after I applied the lather for the first pass. I guess we will see if that happens again. The shave was BBS- since there is one area that is still a bit rough. My skin feels soft and there wasn't too much residual irritation.
Gear
Today's shave convinced me to bin the Maca Root cream. I am going to keep the ASB, however. Even with the addition of some KMF it wasn't giving me the cushion and protection that my skin needs. I guess I will try to finish out the month with the SV. Then I will be doing Speick-tember. We will see if I can kill a Speick shave stick in a month.
The General is still one of the best SEs that I have used.
Loving the English Fern.
Other Thoughts
Feeling achy today, but the house is in much better shape. It still needs work, however, but it is probably good enough for now.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
2020 Shaves (DE: 166, SE: 39, Straight: 14, Cart: 0, Skipped: 11)
08/16/2020
No shave - to busy cleaning
Fragrance: Azzaro Sea
08/17/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water
Razor: Colonial Razors The General v1
Blade: Feather Pro (1)
Bowl: Fine lather bowl
Brush: RazoRock Big Bruce
Soap/Cream: Saponificio Varesino Felce Aromatica (4)
AS 1: Thayer's Coconut Water Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: Saponificio Varesino Felce Aromatica (4)
Fragrance: Penhaligon's English Fern
Overview
Today's shave was enlightening
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
Except for the hard touchdown (yes, you can have them with safety razors) it was a really good shave. There was a slight tingle in my mustache area after I applied the lather for the first pass. I guess we will see if that happens again. The shave was BBS- since there is one area that is still a bit rough. My skin feels soft and there wasn't too much residual irritation.
Gear
Today's shave convinced me to bin the Maca Root cream. I am going to keep the ASB, however. Even with the addition of some KMF it wasn't giving me the cushion and protection that my skin needs. I guess I will try to finish out the month with the SV. Then I will be doing Speick-tember. We will see if I can kill a Speick shave stick in a month.
The General is still one of the best SEs that I have used.
Loving the English Fern.
Other Thoughts
Feeling achy today, but the house is in much better shape. It still needs work, however, but it is probably good enough for now.
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 #635
2020 Shaves (DE: 166, SE: 40, Straight: 14, Cart: 0, Skipped: 11)
08/18/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water
Razor: Colonial Razors The General v1
Blade: Feather Pro (2)
Bowl: Fine lather bowl
Brush: RazoRock Big Bruce
Soap/Cream: Saponificio Varesino Felce Aromatica (5)
AS 1: Thayer's Coconut Water Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: Saponificio Varesino Felce Aromatica (5)
Fragrance: Vince Camuto Homme
Overview
So far so good, and I mean good.
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
Today's shave was excellent. I used a bunch of water and got a thinner lather that would have been good for straight shaving. It was more than slick enough for The General to get me to BBS with almost no irritation. The shave was fantastic. There were no tingles from the shave soap that I could detect, so that is a good sign. It is certainly heads and tails above the Maca Root cream. Also, I think my technique is a bit different now than when I first tried the SV, which is helping. My skin is kinda dry and definitely sensitive, and getting more sensitive as I get older it seems. (I am sure the eczema doesn't help.) Shaving has been a bit of a challenge for me lately. It feels like my skin is changing as I lose weight. This will probably be a good thing in the long run, but it is causing me to question everything about my shaves.
Gear
Excellent performance from the SV today and no signs of allergic reaction. I am happy. It really works well with The General and a Feather Pro AC blade.
Vince Camuto Homme is good stuff. Definitely a summer scent.
Other Thoughts
Looking forward to Speick-tember and Tabac-tober! I have actually never used a Speick stick or the AS before.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
2020 Shaves (DE: 166, SE: 40, Straight: 14, Cart: 0, Skipped: 11)
08/18/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water
Razor: Colonial Razors The General v1
Blade: Feather Pro (2)
Bowl: Fine lather bowl
Brush: RazoRock Big Bruce
Soap/Cream: Saponificio Varesino Felce Aromatica (5)
AS 1: Thayer's Coconut Water Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: Saponificio Varesino Felce Aromatica (5)
Fragrance: Vince Camuto Homme
Overview
So far so good, and I mean good.
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
Today's shave was excellent. I used a bunch of water and got a thinner lather that would have been good for straight shaving. It was more than slick enough for The General to get me to BBS with almost no irritation. The shave was fantastic. There were no tingles from the shave soap that I could detect, so that is a good sign. It is certainly heads and tails above the Maca Root cream. Also, I think my technique is a bit different now than when I first tried the SV, which is helping. My skin is kinda dry and definitely sensitive, and getting more sensitive as I get older it seems. (I am sure the eczema doesn't help.) Shaving has been a bit of a challenge for me lately. It feels like my skin is changing as I lose weight. This will probably be a good thing in the long run, but it is causing me to question everything about my shaves.
Gear
Excellent performance from the SV today and no signs of allergic reaction. I am happy. It really works well with The General and a Feather Pro AC blade.
Vince Camuto Homme is good stuff. Definitely a summer scent.
Other Thoughts
Looking forward to Speick-tember and Tabac-tober! I have actually never used a Speick stick or the AS before.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
1savvyRogue
Shave Member
Great read sir... don't have any Speick myself so I'm contemplating a shave stick September. Best of the day to you
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
Journal Entry #636
2020 Shaves (DE: 166, SE: 41, Straight: 14, Cart: 0, Skipped: 11)
08/19/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water
Razor: Colonial Razors The General v1
Blade: Feather Pro (2)
Bowl: Fine lather bowl
Brush: RazoRock Big Bruce
Soap/Cream: Saponificio Varesino Felce Aromatica (6)
AS 1: Thayer's Coconut Water Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: Saponificio Varesino Felce Aromatica (6)
Fragrance: Abercrombie & Fitch First Instinct Extreme
Overview
Another good one. Am I on a roll?
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
I did a bit too much buffing today, but that didn't seem to matter too much. There was feedback from the alum block, but it wasn't outrageous. An hour later and my skin is feeling great. The shave is BBS. My previous impression of the SV Felce Aromatica appears to have been wrong so far. We will see what it is like after a few more days of solid use.
Gear
The SV is producing great lather. I am loading heavily and using a bunch of water. The results are speaking for themselves so far. I hope that this continues.
I have been sticking with The General because it is one of the best razors that I own. I might switch out to something different tomorrow, however.
A&F First Instinct Extreme is a great fougere. The note of star fruit makes it a bit more youthful than many fougeres, but it is really working for me today. I definitely recommend picking this one up.
Other Thoughts
I can't wait for my new glasses to arrive.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
2020 Shaves (DE: 166, SE: 41, Straight: 14, Cart: 0, Skipped: 11)
08/19/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water
Razor: Colonial Razors The General v1
Blade: Feather Pro (2)
Bowl: Fine lather bowl
Brush: RazoRock Big Bruce
Soap/Cream: Saponificio Varesino Felce Aromatica (6)
AS 1: Thayer's Coconut Water Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: Saponificio Varesino Felce Aromatica (6)
Fragrance: Abercrombie & Fitch First Instinct Extreme
Overview
Another good one. Am I on a roll?
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
I did a bit too much buffing today, but that didn't seem to matter too much. There was feedback from the alum block, but it wasn't outrageous. An hour later and my skin is feeling great. The shave is BBS. My previous impression of the SV Felce Aromatica appears to have been wrong so far. We will see what it is like after a few more days of solid use.
Gear
The SV is producing great lather. I am loading heavily and using a bunch of water. The results are speaking for themselves so far. I hope that this continues.
I have been sticking with The General because it is one of the best razors that I own. I might switch out to something different tomorrow, however.
A&F First Instinct Extreme is a great fougere. The note of star fruit makes it a bit more youthful than many fougeres, but it is really working for me today. I definitely recommend picking this one up.
Other Thoughts
I can't wait for my new glasses to arrive.
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 #637
2020 Shaves (DE: 167, SE: 41, Straight: 14, Cart: 0, Skipped: 11)
08/20/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water
Razor: PAA Prismatic
Blade: Ladas SS (1)
Bowl: Fine lather bowl
Brush: Sorrentino Brushworks Custom Tuxedo
Soap/Cream: Saponificio Varesino Felce Aromatica (7)
AS 1: Thayer's Coconut Water Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: Saponificio Varesino Felce Aromatica (7)
Fragrance: Versace Eros
Overview
On a roll?
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
The razor felt rough on my face today, but there is no felt razor burn, unless I am touching my neck. This is a vast improvement over the Maca Root since the irritation was radiating off my skin after a few of those shaves. The SV is giving me much better results. BBS today.
Gear
The SV is great.
The Prismatic razor was aggressive and a bit rough, at least with today's blade. Perhaps my angle was off a little, or something.
Loving the Versace Eros. This is a fabulous fragrance.
Other Thoughts
Beating my head against a project at work and making little progress. Grr.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
2020 Shaves (DE: 167, SE: 41, Straight: 14, Cart: 0, Skipped: 11)
08/20/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water
Razor: PAA Prismatic
Blade: Ladas SS (1)
Bowl: Fine lather bowl
Brush: Sorrentino Brushworks Custom Tuxedo
Soap/Cream: Saponificio Varesino Felce Aromatica (7)
AS 1: Thayer's Coconut Water Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: Saponificio Varesino Felce Aromatica (7)
Fragrance: Versace Eros
Overview
On a roll?
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
The razor felt rough on my face today, but there is no felt razor burn, unless I am touching my neck. This is a vast improvement over the Maca Root since the irritation was radiating off my skin after a few of those shaves. The SV is giving me much better results. BBS today.
Gear
The SV is great.
The Prismatic razor was aggressive and a bit rough, at least with today's blade. Perhaps my angle was off a little, or something.
Loving the Versace Eros. This is a fabulous fragrance.
Other Thoughts
Beating my head against a project at work and making little progress. Grr.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
HMan
Doften Savant
I had something similar earlier this summer. I think it was triggered by face lathering with a synth bush, my skin hates them. Then I just remained sensitive (ok NurseDave, there’s your joke opening.) But some soaps that had been long time favorites also started giving me irritation out of nowhere.
The cure, for me, was to go back to bowl lathering less stuff rubbing on my face I guess was what was needed.
dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
Journal Entry #638
2020 Shaves (DE: 168, SE: 41, Straight: 14, Cart: 0, Skipped: 11)
08/21/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water
Razor: Mergress XL @3
Blade: Ladas SS (2)
Bowl: Fine lather bowl
Brush: Sorrentino Brushworks Custom Tuxedo
Soap/Cream: Saponificio Varesino Felce Aromatica (8)
AS 1: Thayer's Coconut Water Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: Saponificio Varesino Felce Aromatica (8)
Fragrance: Pinaud Clubman
Overview
A little rougher today, but still good.
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
Today was a little scrape-y during the shave. It was still really good, however. The shave is BBS. My neck was a little tender afterwards, but it is much better now. Good stuff on a Friday off.
Gear
The Mergress goes well with the SV but not so good with the Ladas blade. This blade used to be much better on my face. It has been disappointing this time around.
Other Thoughts
My parents get in today for the weekend. It will be nice to see them.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
2020 Shaves (DE: 168, SE: 41, Straight: 14, Cart: 0, Skipped: 11)
08/21/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water
Razor: Mergress XL @3
Blade: Ladas SS (2)
Bowl: Fine lather bowl
Brush: Sorrentino Brushworks Custom Tuxedo
Soap/Cream: Saponificio Varesino Felce Aromatica (8)
AS 1: Thayer's Coconut Water Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: Saponificio Varesino Felce Aromatica (8)
Fragrance: Pinaud Clubman
Overview
A little rougher today, but still good.
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
Today was a little scrape-y during the shave. It was still really good, however. The shave is BBS. My neck was a little tender afterwards, but it is much better now. Good stuff on a Friday off.
Gear
The Mergress goes well with the SV but not so good with the Ladas blade. This blade used to be much better on my face. It has been disappointing this time around.
Other Thoughts
My parents get in today for the weekend. It will be nice to see them.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.