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Doug's Journal of Shaving Happiness v2.0

Dave in KY said:
03-31-2019
General - Aluminum, brass or SS ?

04-01-2019
Shame on you

04-02-2019
We need to see a pic of = TSC 1st Anniversary Brush w/ Cashmere knot

04-03-2019
Refer to prior day about - TSC 1st Anniversary Brush w/ Cashmere knot


04-04-2019
Ditto to previous 2 days on TSC 1st Anniversary Brush w/ Cashmere knot


04-05-2019
Nice recaps

Overview
The week started out rough, but has been smooth sailing for three shaves now.
Glad things are on the upswing
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1) Aluminum from the first production run.
2) There will be no shaming in my journal.
3) See the Anniversary Brush thread.
4) See the Anniversary Brush thread.
5) See the Anniversary Brush thread.
 
Journal Entry #259
TSC Straight Shave #15

Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Williams modern soap
Straight: Genco Fluid Steel (from Josh's PIF)
Strop: Tony Miller Plain Chocolate
Razor: Schick N-Type Injector
Blade: Personna (??)
Brush: TSC Membership brush
Soap/Cream: A&E The Club "Club & Roses"
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Witch Hazel
AS 2: Aqua Velva Sensitive 5-in-1 ASB
AS 3: Lucky Tiger AS
Fragrance: None

Overview
Josh's Mega PIF #13

SOTD Pic
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Shave Quality
This was my first time using an A&E product. I am quite impressed. The performance of the soap is definitely elite. The scent is also really great. Two passes with the Genco and a cleanup pass with the 'JECTAH left my face feeling great. I was only DFS+ after the shave but I still felt great. I really enjoyed using this one. The lather was easy to produce and was rich and creamy. I would definitely buy more of this one.

Gear
The edge on the Fluid Steel is great. I am looking forward to using it again.

Other Thoughts
Doing some Spring Cleaning this weekend.


Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
 
Now that is a great shave Doug! Glad you liked the A&E soap! Peter at A&E makes a damn fine soap!
 
Journal Entry #260

Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Williams modern soap
Razor: Schick L-Type Injector
Blade: Personna (??)
Brush: TSC Membership brush
Soap/Cream: WCS Jojoba Shaving Cream Fougere
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Witch Hazel
AS 2: Aqua Velva Sensitive 5-in-1 ASB
AS 3: Figaro Monsieur Ambra AS
Fragrance: None

Overview
Josh's Mega PIF #14

SOTD Pic
none

Shave Quality
This is great shaving cream. It is a bit more strongly scented than I would prefer, but the performance is really, really great. The shave was BBS- and there was a mountain of lather. I used a bit too much of the cream and had enough lather for about 8-9 passes.

Gear
All good.

Other Thoughts
So, I gave in to temptation and bought a few things from @paintflinger's den clearing sale. I also picked up a couple of GD straights from eBay.
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The GD66's and the two stones are from @paintflinger. The two GD1996's are from The Bay.

Time to give honing a try.


Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
 
Just be sure you study up on proper blade geometry so you can check those GDs. My first straight was one and when I tried to hone it I discovered it was an absolute mess in that department. I think I still have it somewhere and if I do may try my hand at altering it. We'll see
 
dkeester said:
You should try one...

Actually, send me your mailing address (I probably had it in my PMs before the upgrade, but lost it). I will send you a sample of the Club & Roses.
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So I just realized I have used an A&E soap and completely forgot. @Shavewizard420 sent me a sample of Which One’s Pink and it was pretty good. Some people said the scent was a little funky but I remember it just being powdery, so I liked it lol.
 
Catching up Doug, nice Mail call C.E.C. approved. Good reads as well, if you need any pointers on honing let me know
 
SteveChuckFrank said:
So I just realized I have used an A&E soap and completely forgot. @Shavewizard420 sent me a sample of Which One’s Pink and it was pretty good. Some people said the scent was a little funky but I remember it just being powdery, so I liked it lol.
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Glad to hear you liked the scent of Which Ones Pink? It is a unusual scent and am surpirsed by some of the negative comments twards this scent. although perhaps not for everyone, it certainly is a bit different lol.
 
Great stuff! Have yet to have a full straight razor shave but people seem to really like those Gold Dollar razors once they are properly honed of course ;) looks like you have quite a few new ones to practice with:)
 
Journal Entry #261

Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Williams modern soap
Razor: Rockwell Razors Model-T @5.0
Blade: Voskhod (4)
Brush: TSC Membership brush
Soap/Cream: Central Texas Soaps Mr. Pepper
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Witch Hazel
AS 2: Aqua Velva Sensitive 5-in-1 ASB
AS 3: Stetson Cooling Moisture AS
Fragrance: None

Overview
Josh's Mega PIF #15

SOTD Pic
none

Shave Quality
The shave was great. Two passes for BBS. The soap base is a top performer. IT produced a very rich and slick lather. I am not sure the scent is one that I would get again, however. It does sell like Dr. Pepper, which is nice, but it is also very sweet smelling. It may be too sweet for frequent use. I will have to try their other scents. Overall it was a very pleasing shave.

Gear
Loving the Silk Smoke knot in my membership brush.

Other Thoughts
Started season 11 of Big Bang Theory. It is still great.


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