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Journal Entry 139
(DE:54 SE:28 SR:30)

Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Razor: PAA DOC
Blade: Personna Red (2)
Brush: Stirling Badger
Bowl: CC Copper Bowl
Soap: CBL/ETHOS Fresh Lime
Post-Shave 1: Stirling Alum
Post-Shave 2: Stirling- Witch Hazel, Aloe, and Tea Tree splash
Aftershave: CBL/ETHOS Fresh Lime SFS
Moisturizer: Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Talc: None
Fragrance: Lacoste

Results:

Good shave today. Missing my straights, but I just have not had the time for a straight shave and I have also been trying out a few razors and soaps. Today I wanted a fresh cooling soap and tried out my new DOC razor from PAA. Fresh Lime hadn’t been used in a while so it got the nod. The DOC is a fantastic razor. I may not need a NEW SC now.
I mentioned a while back that I was having issues with my Stirling Badger not releasing lather very well. Well I gelled the tips using the video @bentheduck posted a while back and it worked very well. It isn’t releasing lather like some of my other badgers, but it is way more useable.
Thanks for reading Cadre and I hope y’all had a great Tuesday!
 
Journal Entry 140
(DE:54 SE:28 SR:31)

Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Razor: Ralf Aust 6/8
Blade:
Brush: WCS Honeycomb Badger
Bowl: CC Copper Bowl
Soap: Stirling- Intrepid Man sample
Post-Shave 1: Stirling Alum
Post-Shave 2: Stirling- Witch Hazel, Aloe, and Tea Tree splash
Aftershave: Stirling- Intrepid Man splash sample
Moisturizer: Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Talc: None
Fragrance: Nautica- Voyage

Results:

Much needed straight razor shave today. I got a sample of Intrepid Man from Stirling because it sounded like a really nice soap. From one use it reminds me a lot of Hipster. A little stronger and a little sharper, but very similar scent. Once I finish Hipster I’ll probably replace it with this scent.

Thanks for reading Cadre, I hope y’all had a great Wednesday!
 
Journal Entry 141
(DE:55 SE:28 SR:31)

Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Razor: Rockwell 6C plate 4
Blade: Gillette 7 o’clock Black
Brush: AP Shave Co. SynBad
Bowl: CC Copper Bowl
Soap: NO- Lonestar
Post-Shave 1: Stirling Alum
Post-Shave 2: Stirling- Witch Hazel, Aloe, and Tea Tree splash
Aftershave: NO- Lonestar splash
Moisturizer: Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Talc: None
Fragrance: Nautica- Voyage

Results:

I bought a tuck of these blades so that I could get free shipping from WCS. I have been curious about them for a while. Just one shave in and I really like them. They seem as smooth or even smoother than a Voskhod, but wow they are pretty great to use! Lonestar has not been used in a while and I want to use my favorite summer soaps before I put them up for the year. Great lather and an excellent shave!
I also bought a pick of Haslinger so that I can combine it with my MWF. Grated them up and put them back in my MWF jar. I think I may try that out tomorrow or Saturday!
Have a good one Cadre!
 
The 7 O'clock black is the Super Platinum I believe...right? These are one of (if not the) my favorites blades right now. A very comfortable blade that is sharp and smooth. Pretty cheap too. Good shave today!
 
MilkCrate said:
Nice shave! But ... 1:45am? Yuck.
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I have to work nights this week, but my shave actually took place at about 9:00 pm

dangerousdon said:
The 7 O'clock black is the Super Platinum I believe...right? These are one of (if not the) my favorites blades right now. A very comfortable blade that is sharp and smooth. Pretty cheap too. Good shave today!
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Yes those are them! Awesome blades!

Maryland998 said:
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It’s has only been one shave Ken so I need a little more time! Overall (factoring in price) Vokshods are more practical.
 
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