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Nurse Dave's Journal
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2018 shave #109 (DE:16 SE:38 Str:57 Cart:2)
Feather SS w/ Feather Proguard (4)
PannaCrema Nuavia Rossa
Plisson synthetic in Shave Revolution 24mm handle
Witch Hazel & Alum
Nivea post shave balm
Bleu de Chanel
Well, I still really like Rossa, but I have to say scent wise, I still give the nod to Grecian Horse. But performance is rock star level with the Nuavia soaps. This shave was again pretty good with a DFS+ finish and DSBBS G on the cheeks again. Just going to be slow progress on the neck now I'm sure. Yesterday and today I did what I think is buffing on the neck. I remembered seeing on videos from Jammin' GI James that he did quick tiny strokes in some areas. This seems to be helpful in curved areas where long sweeping strokes will miss parts unless pressure is applied. Talking about pressure, I did get the allover alum sting again. But again I'll take it as I know I can concentrate on pressure once my passes become more routine.
Feather SS w/ Feather Proguard (4)
PannaCrema Nuavia Rossa
Plisson synthetic in Shave Revolution 24mm handle
Witch Hazel & Alum
Nivea post shave balm
Bleu de Chanel
Well, I still really like Rossa, but I have to say scent wise, I still give the nod to Grecian Horse. But performance is rock star level with the Nuavia soaps. This shave was again pretty good with a DFS+ finish and DSBBS G on the cheeks again. Just going to be slow progress on the neck now I'm sure. Yesterday and today I did what I think is buffing on the neck. I remembered seeing on videos from Jammin' GI James that he did quick tiny strokes in some areas. This seems to be helpful in curved areas where long sweeping strokes will miss parts unless pressure is applied. Talking about pressure, I did get the allover alum sting again. But again I'll take it as I know I can concentrate on pressure once my passes become more routine.
2018 shave #110 (DE:16 SE:38 Str:58 Cart:2)
Feather SS w/ Feather Proguard (5)
Strop Shoppe Peche
Stirling 26mm synthetic pro
Witch Hazel & Alum
Nivea post shave balm
Penhaligon's Malabah
Well, I was looking for my Jermyn Street soap, but couldn't find it in the bedroom drawer at 5:30 and thought this scent sounded good. But it's a bit too cool out yet to finish off with a sweet spring scent.
Again the shave was a mirror of the rest of the week with incremental progress on the neck. I got a touch closer to BBS with the 3rd pass, but things were feeling a little raw so I bailed to the Q-Shave set on 1 for just a couple swipes to make the BBS official. And still with the alum sting all over. I really don't think I'm using the amount of pressure on my cheeks that would related to the amount of alum sting I'm getting on them. Sting on my cheeks is pretty unusual for all my other non-straight shaves. But I realized today, the other time I do get it, is when I go for the ultra smooth RX shave and include skin stretching with the shave. The results are awesome, but I feel it. I think really good skin stretching that is necessary for these glass smooth shaves is just a bit too aggressive for my skin. I can get BBS with less stretching, but it doesn't hit the glass smooth level.
Feather SS w/ Feather Proguard (5)
Strop Shoppe Peche
Stirling 26mm synthetic pro
Witch Hazel & Alum
Nivea post shave balm
Penhaligon's Malabah
Well, I was looking for my Jermyn Street soap, but couldn't find it in the bedroom drawer at 5:30 and thought this scent sounded good. But it's a bit too cool out yet to finish off with a sweet spring scent.
Again the shave was a mirror of the rest of the week with incremental progress on the neck. I got a touch closer to BBS with the 3rd pass, but things were feeling a little raw so I bailed to the Q-Shave set on 1 for just a couple swipes to make the BBS official. And still with the alum sting all over. I really don't think I'm using the amount of pressure on my cheeks that would related to the amount of alum sting I'm getting on them. Sting on my cheeks is pretty unusual for all my other non-straight shaves. But I realized today, the other time I do get it, is when I go for the ultra smooth RX shave and include skin stretching with the shave. The results are awesome, but I feel it. I think really good skin stretching that is necessary for these glass smooth shaves is just a bit too aggressive for my skin. I can get BBS with less stretching, but it doesn't hit the glass smooth level.
I guess pressure makes sense. You're making the skin tighter so there is less give to it. So a little increase in pressure is transferred more directly to the skin vs dissipated a bit by compression. I swear when I do it with the RX though I'm gliding right along, I don't think I can have any less pressure.Dagwoodz said:
WildWest74
Could be John Wayne
Great sutff, Dave! Glad I could finally catch up.
There isn't?!?!?!?!
cmh737 said:
There isn't?!?!?!?!
True, true. Just a feeling of accomplishment. Funny that with a cart I'd happily go as many days as I could without shaving and like when the whiskers got long enough they started to feel soft. But now, the least bit of roughness after a shave drives me crazy.cmh737 said:
2018 shave #112 (DE:16 SE:37 Str:57 Cart:2)
Merkur 38c w/ Israeli Personna (5)
Strop Shoppe Russian Tea
Saponificio Varesino 2.0 two-band Manchurian High Mountain White Badger
Witch Hazel & Alum
Nivea post shave balm
Storybook Visions and Revisions
I have to again thank that guy right up there ^^^^^^, Walt (McVeyMac) for this shave with his awesome PIF. Russian Tea hits all the notes for me scent wise with three distinct and pleasant scents. You get the wet tea bag of a smooth Earl Grey, the bright lemon juice, and a warm side note of honey. I thought I could duplicate this by mixing three soaps with those different smells, but it doesn't work that way. Instead of smelling all three scents, they blended to make one new one. So this won't be locked away and guarded, I will certainly be using and enjoying it.
The shave itself was simple. We're leaving for the airport early in the morning so I figure I'll do another shave tonight and skip the morning. So I wanted a shave that was gentle on my neck. And this shave made me laugh at myself. I was able to quickly get a no clean-up BBS with NO alum sting. Not glass smooth, but better than most DE shaves I've gotten. So all that means is all this stuff with straights is more for satisfaction and challenge than anything else. But I guess we all know that. Hard to believe it's only DE shave #17 for the year though!
Tomorrow we fly out for San Diego to spend the day at the USS Midway Museum, then Sunday we sail out on a little 5 night Disney Cruise. I love being on cruise ships period. But this time we're meeting my wife's cousin and her family, who can quickly add stress to any situation. So my whole goal is trying to be zen and just happy I'm not at work.
Merkur 38c w/ Israeli Personna (5)
Strop Shoppe Russian Tea
Saponificio Varesino 2.0 two-band Manchurian High Mountain White Badger
Witch Hazel & Alum
Nivea post shave balm
Storybook Visions and Revisions
I have to again thank that guy right up there ^^^^^^, Walt (McVeyMac) for this shave with his awesome PIF. Russian Tea hits all the notes for me scent wise with three distinct and pleasant scents. You get the wet tea bag of a smooth Earl Grey, the bright lemon juice, and a warm side note of honey. I thought I could duplicate this by mixing three soaps with those different smells, but it doesn't work that way. Instead of smelling all three scents, they blended to make one new one. So this won't be locked away and guarded, I will certainly be using and enjoying it.
The shave itself was simple. We're leaving for the airport early in the morning so I figure I'll do another shave tonight and skip the morning. So I wanted a shave that was gentle on my neck. And this shave made me laugh at myself. I was able to quickly get a no clean-up BBS with NO alum sting. Not glass smooth, but better than most DE shaves I've gotten. So all that means is all this stuff with straights is more for satisfaction and challenge than anything else. But I guess we all know that. Hard to believe it's only DE shave #17 for the year though!
Tomorrow we fly out for San Diego to spend the day at the USS Midway Museum, then Sunday we sail out on a little 5 night Disney Cruise. I love being on cruise ships period. But this time we're meeting my wife's cousin and her family, who can quickly add stress to any situation. So my whole goal is trying to be zen and just happy I'm not at work.
I had a feeling this would be your shave lol.
We honeymooned to San Diego. My favorite day was at the USS Midway. My wife not so much lol. I love history and especially US history. So I kind spent too much time there lol.
As to cruising yes! In my opinion THE BEST way to vacation. That is usually how we try new to us wines, because we always buy the drink package and I don't feel as guilty if I get a glass of wine and don't really like it. We have been talking about planning a cruise for some time 2019.
We honeymooned to San Diego. My favorite day was at the USS Midway. My wife not so much lol. I love history and especially US history. So I kind spent too much time there lol.
As to cruising yes! In my opinion THE BEST way to vacation. That is usually how we try new to us wines, because we always buy the drink package and I don't feel as guilty if I get a glass of wine and don't really like it. We have been talking about planning a cruise for some time 2019.
