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Doug's Journal of Shaving Happiness v2.0

Journal Entry #90

Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Baili DB179 TTO
Blade: Parker (1)
Brush: WCS Psychedelic Synthetic
Soap/Cream: B&M Latha Oceana (55)
AS 1: Thayer's Lavender Witch Hazel
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive Cooling Post-shave Balm
AS 3: AV Ice Sport
Fragrance: none

Overview
I missed my shave on Saturday, but today's shave was great.

SOTD Pic
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Shave Quality
Today's shave was fabulous. Three passes for BBS+ with great lather.

Gear
The WCS brush is a solid performer. The handle is comfortable and the Tuxedo knot is good stuff.

The Baili TTO is a really mild but efficient. It paired very well with the Parker blade.

Other Thoughts
I have missed 4 shaves this year so far. I like shaving every day, but it is really nice to shave off a day's worth of growth.

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

I don't really even attempt to shave everyday anymore. If I wake up and need to shave, I do. If I feel I need sleep more than a shave, I sleep.
 
I average 5-6 shaves a week just because of shifting from morning to an evening shave occasionally. I wanted to get one of those WCS Psychedelic Synthetic brushes during that free sale but spent too much elswhere and then noticed the sale ended. Congrats. Look forward to seeing it in future SOTD pics
 
Journal Entry #91

Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Colonial General
Blade: Feather Pro (4?)
Brush: Omega Pro 49 boar
Soap/Cream: B&M Latha Oceana (56)
AS 1: Thayer's Lavender Witch Hazel
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive Cooling Post-shave Balm
AS 3: AV Ice Sport
Fragrance: none

Overview
I used a DE on SE Sunday this week, so today the General got the call.

SOTD Pic
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Shave Quality
DSBBS in three passes FTW! I love how smooth my face is today.

Gear
The General is one of the best razors that I own. It is mild and efficient. Every shave with it has been spectacular.

Other Thoughts
The lab at work is supposed to be finished this week. We will see if that actually comes to pass.

Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
 
I really enjoy every shave i get from any AC style SE razor. My favorite by far is the Asylum RX but ive never tried a General.
 
Journal Entry #92

Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Post-War Tech frankenrazor
Blade: Astra SS (1)
Brush: Omega Pro 49 boar
Soap/Cream: B&M Latha Oceana (57)
AS 1: Thayer's Lavender Witch Hazel
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive Cooling Post-shave Balm
AS 3: Pinaud Clubman
Fragrance: none

Overview
Another try with the El Capitan with a Tech head.

SOTD Pic
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Shave Quality
Two pass BBS today, but I was left with a bit of lasting irritation.

Gear
I think the El Capitan handle is too heavy for the Tech head, I think. I am going to put the bal
l-end handle back on this Tech.

Other Thoughts
Yesterday was a hugely stressful day at work. I hope today is better.

Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
 
Journal Entry #93

Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: J3 (1964) Gillette Flare Tip Super Speed
Blade: Indian Wilkie (1)
Brush: Omega Pro 49 boar
Soap/Cream: B&M Latha Oceana (58)
AS 1: Thayer's Lavender Witch Hazel
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive Cooling Post-shave Balm
AS 3: AV Ice Sport
Fragrance: none

Overview
I haven't used a Super Speed in a while, so I pulled one out for today.,

SOTD Pic


Shave Quality
I went for three passes today which left me with a little neck irritation and a pin-prick weeper just above my upper lip. The shave was BBS-. The lather was great and the tub keeps getting lighter.

Gear
I have a love/hate relationship with Super Speeds. I love the design and want them to work well for me, but I haven't figured out how to get an irritation free shave from them yet.

Other Thoughts
I purchased a few Russian Savier safety razors on The Bay over the weekend. I can't wait for them to get here. They should be fun shavers.

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