Thursday, August 31, 2023

Shave of the Day - 8/31


Cold Water Rinse
HC&C Gun Slinger Shave Soap
SlimGem Synthetic
Open Face Damaskeene
Personna GEM SS PTFE
CWR
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Aqua Velva Iced Blue AS

The HC&C Gun Slinger Shave Soap lathered well with SlimGem Synthetic brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Open Face Damaskeene Razor and a Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Dickinson's Witch Hazel and then Aqua Velva Iced Blue AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Shave of the Day - 8/30


Cold Water Rinse
Williams Mug Shaving Soap
SlimGem Synthetic
Open Face Damaskeene
Personna GEM SS PTFE
CWR
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Aqua Velva Iced Blue AS

The Williams Mug Shaving Soap lathered well with SlimGem Synthetic brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Open Face Damaskeene Razor and a Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Dickinson's Witch Hazel and then Aqua Velva Iced Blue AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
Shave of the Day - 9/1 Open Comb Damaskeene,Williams,Single Edged,SOTD,Personna,Gem,

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Shave of the Day - 8/29


Cold Water Rinse
Tabac Shave Soap
SlimGem Synthetic
Open Face Damaskeene
Personna GEM SS PTFE
CWR
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Tabac AS

The Tabac Shave Soap lathered well with SlimGem Synthetic brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Open Face Damaskeene Razor and a Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Dickinson's Witch Hazel and then Tabac AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Monday, August 28, 2023

Shave of the Day - 8/28


Cold Water Rinse
C.O. Bigelow Shave Cream
SlimGem Synthetic
Open Face Damaskeene
Personna GEM SS PTFE
CWR
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Osage Rub

The C.O. Bigelow Shave Cream lathered well with SlimGem Synthetic brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Open Face Damaskeene Razor and a Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Dickinson's Witch Hazel and then Osage Rub. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Sunday, August 27, 2023

Shave of the Day - 8/27


Cold Water Rinse
PSC Caffeinated Shave Cream
Jayaruh #445 Synthetic
1907 Gem Jr. Lather Catcher
Personna GEM SS PTFE
CWR
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
PSC Caffeinated AS 

The PSC Caffeinated Shave Cream lathered well with Jayaruh #445 Synthetic brush. Two passes and touch ups with the 1907 Gem Jr. Lather Catcher Razor and a Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Dickinson's Witch Hazel and then PSC Caffeinated AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Saturday, August 26, 2023

Shave of the Day - 8/26


Cold Water Rinse
PSC Caffeinated Shave Cream
Jayaruh #445 Synthetic
Gravjura 5/8
CWR
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
PSC Caffeinated AS 

The PSC Caffeinated Shave Cream lathered well with Jayaruh #445 Synthetic brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gravjura 5/8 straight gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Dickinson's Witch Hazel and then PSC Caffeinated AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Friday, August 25, 2023

Shave of the Day - 8/25


Cold Water Rinse
PSC Caffeinated Shave Cream
Jayaruh #445 Synthetic
Supply SE Injector
Supply Black Label Blade
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
PSC Caffeinated AS

The PSC Caffeinated Shave Cream lathered well with Jayaruh #445 Synthetic brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Supply SE Injector Razor and a Supply Black Label Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Dickinson's Witch Hazel and then PSC Caffeinated AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Thursday, August 24, 2023

Shave of the Day - 8/24


Cold Water Rinse
PSC Caffeinated Shave Cream
Jayaruh #445 Synthetic
Supply SE Injector
Supply Black Label Blade
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
PSC Caffeinated AS 

The PSC Caffeinated Shave Cream lathered well with Jayaruh #445 Synthetic brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Supply SE Injector Razor and a Supply Black Label Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Dickinson's Witch Hazel and then PSC Caffeinated AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Shave of the Day - 8/23


Cold Water Rinse
Williams Mug Shaving Soap
Jayaruh #445 Synthetic
Supply SE Injector
Supply Black Label Blade
CWR
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
PSC Caffeinated AS 

The Williams Mug Shaving Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #445 Synthetic brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Supply SE Injector Razor and a Supply Black Label Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Dickinson's Witch Hazel and then PSC Caffeinated AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Shave of the Day - 8/22


Cold Water Rinse
Tabac Shave Soap
Jayaruh #445 Synthetic
Supply SE Injector
Supply Black Label Blade
CWR
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Tabac AS

The Tabac Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #445 Synthetic brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Supply SE Injector Razor and a Supply Black Label Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Dickinson's Witch Hazel and then Tabac AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Monday, August 21, 2023

Shave of the Day - 8/21


Cold Water Rinse
Proraso Green Shave Soap
Jayaruh #445 Synthetic
Supply SE Injector
Supply Black Label Blade
CWR
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Osage Rub

The Proraso Green Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #445 Synthetic brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Supply SE Injector Razor and a Supply Black Label Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Dickinson's Witch Hazel and then Osage Rub. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Sunday, August 20, 2023

Shave of the Day - 8/20


Cold Water Rinse
Proraso Sandalwood
Jayaruh #444 Synthetic
Gem Jr. Bar Lather Catcher
Personna GEM SS PTFE
CWR
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Pinaud Citrus Musk EDC


The Proraso Sandalwood Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #444 Synthetic brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gem Jr. Bar Lather Catcher Razor and a Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Dickinson's Witch Hazel and then Pinaud Citrus Musk EDC. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Saturday, August 19, 2023

Shave of the Day - 8/19


Cold Water Rinse
Proraso Sandalwood
Jayaruh #444 Synthetic
Fredrick Reynolds 5/8
CWR
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Pinaud Citrus Musk EDC


The Proraso Sandalwood Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #444 Synthetic brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Fredrick Reynolds 5/8 straight gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Dickinson's Witch Hazel and then Pinaud Citrus Musk EDC. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Friday, August 18, 2023

Shave of the Day - 8/18


Cold Water Rinse
Proraso Sandalwood
Jayaruh #444 Synthetic
Parker Variant
Gillette Silver Blue
CWR
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Pinaud Citrus Musk EDC


The Proraso Sandalwood Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #444 Synthetic brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Parker Variant Razor and a Gillette Silver Blue Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Dickinson's Witch Hazel and then Pinaud Citrus Musk EDC. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Thursday, August 17, 2023

Shave of the Day - 8/17


Cold Water Rinse
Proraso Sandalwood
Jayaruh #444 Synthetic
Parker Variant
Gillette Silver Blue
CWR
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Pinaud Citrus Musk EDC


The Proraso Sandalwood Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #444 Synthetic brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Parker Variant Razor and a Gillette Silver Blue Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Dickinson's Witch Hazel and then Pinaud Citrus Musk EDC. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Shave of the Day - 8/16


Cold Water Rinse
Williams Mug Shaving Soap
Jayaruh #444 Synthetic
Parker Variant
Gillette Silver Blue
CWR
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Pinaud Citrus Musk EDC


The Williams Mug Shaving Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #444 Synthetic brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Parker Variant Razor and a Gillette Silver Blue Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Dickinson's Witch Hazel and then Pinaud Citrus Musk EDC. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Shave of the Day - 8/15


Cold Water Rinse
Tabac Shave Soap
Jayaruh #444 Synthetic
Parker Variant
Gillette Silver Blue
CWR
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Tabac AS

The Tabac Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #444 Synthetic brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Parker Variant Razor and a Gillette Silver Blue Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Dickinson's Witch Hazel and then Tabac AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Monday, August 14, 2023

Shave of the Day - 8/14


Cold Water Rinse
Old Spice Original Shave Cream
Tom's B400 Two-band Badger 
Wade & Butcher 5/8
CWR
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Lilac Vegetal

The Old Spice Original Shave Cream lathered well with Tom's B400 Two-band Badger. Two passes and touch ups with the Wade & Butcher 5/8 straight gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Dickinson's Witch Hazel and then Lilac Vegetal. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Sunday, August 13, 2023

Shave of the Day - 8/13


Cold Water Rinse
Old Spice Original Shave Cream
Tom's B400 Two-band Badger 
C.V. Heljestrand Lather Catcher
C.V. Heljestrand  Wedge
CWR
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Lilac Vegetal

The Old Spice Original Shave Cream lathered well with Tom's B400 Two-band Badger. Two passes and touch ups with the C.V. Heljestrand Lather Catcher Razor and a C.V. Heljestrand  Wedge Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Dickinson's Witch Hazel and then Lilac Vegetal. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Saturday, August 12, 2023

Shave of the Day - 8/12


Cold Water Rinse
Old Spice Original Shave Cream
Tom's B400 Two-band Badger 
Wade & Butcher 5/8
CWR
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Clubman Lilac Vegetal

The Old Spice Original Shave Cream lathered well with Tom's B400 Two-band Badger. Two passes and touch ups with the Wade & Butcher 5/8 straight gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Dickinson's Witch Hazel and then Clubman Lilac Vegetal. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Friday, August 11, 2023

Shave of the Day - 8/11


Cold Water Rinse
Old Spice Original Shave Cream
Tom's B400 Two-band Badger 
Bunny V3 Injector
Supply Black Label Blade
CWR
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Lilac Vegetal

The Old Spice Original Shave Cream lathered well with Tom's B400 Two-band Badger. Two passes and touch ups with the Bunny V3 Injector Razor and a Supply Black Label Blade Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Dickinson's Witch Hazel and then Lilac Vegetal. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Thursday, August 10, 2023

Jayaruh #444 and #445 Brushes

These two brush handles were made from glued up 3/4 inch plywood. The knots are synthetic. 

Jayaruh #444



Jayaruh #445


Shave of the Day - 8/10


Cold Water Rinse
Old Spice Original Shave Cream
Tom's B400 Two-band Badger 
Bunny V3 Injector
Supply Black Label Blade
CWR
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Lilac Vegetal

The Old Spice Original Shave Cream lathered well with Tom's B400 Two-band Badger. Two passes and touch ups with the Bunny V3 Injector Razor and a Supply Black Label Blade Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Dickinson's Witch Hazel and then Lilac Vegetal. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Shave of the Day - 8/9


Cold Water Rinse
Williams Mug Shaving Soap
Tom's B400 Two-band Badger 
Bunny V3 Injector
Supply Black Label Blade
CWR
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Lilac Vegetal

The Williams Mug Shaving Soap lathered well with Tom's B400 Two-band Badger. Two passes and touch ups with the Bunny V3 Injector Razor and a Supply Black Label Blade Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Dickinson's Witch Hazel and then Lilac Vegetal. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Shave of the Day - 8/8


Cold Water Rinse
Tabac Shave Soap
Tom's B400 Two-band Badger 
Bunny V3 Injector
Supply Black Label Blade
CWR
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Tabac AS

The Tabac Shave Soap lathered well with Tom's B400 Two-band Badger. Two passes and touch ups with the Bunny V3 Injector Razor and a Supply Black Label Blade Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Dickinson's Witch Hazel and then Tabac After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Monday, August 7, 2023

Shave of the Day - 8/7


Cold Water Rinse
TSD Iced Lemongrass Shaving Soap
Tom's B400 Two-band Badger 
Bunny V3 Injector
Supply Black Label Blade
CWR
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Osage Rub

The TSD Iced Lemongrass Shaving Soap lathered well with Tom's B400 Two-band Badger. Two passes and touch ups with the Bunny V3 Injector Razor and a Supply Black Label Blade Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Dickinson's Witch Hazel and then Osage Rub. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...



Sunday, August 6, 2023

Shave of the Day - 8/6


Cold Water Rinse
De Vergulde Hand Shave Soap
Red and Black Badger by Tom
1902 Kampfe Brothers/Star LC
Star Wedge
CWR
Florida Water

The De Vergulde Hand Shave Soap lathered well with the Red and Black Badger Brush by Tom. Two passes and touch ups with the 1902 Kampfe Brothers/Star Lather Catcher Razor and a Star Wedge Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Florida Water. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Saturday, August 5, 2023

Shave of the Day - 8/5


Cold Water Rinse
De Vergulde Hand Shave Soap
Red and Black Badger by Tom
Dbl Duck
CWR
Florida Water

The De Vergulde Hand Shave Soap lathered well with the Red and Black Badger Brush by Tom. Two passes and touch ups with the Dbl Duck 5/8 Razor gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Florida Water. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Friday, August 4, 2023

Shave of the Day - 8/4


Cold Water Rinse
De Vergulde Hand Shave Soap 
Red and Black Badger by Tom
Red and Black OT by T. White
Gillette Nacet Stainless
CWR
Florida Water

The De Vergulde Hand Shave Soap lathered well with the Red and Black Badger Brush by Tom. Two passes and touch ups with the Red and Black OT Razor by T. White and a Gillette Nacet Stainless Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Florida Water. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Thursday, August 3, 2023

Shave of the Day - 8/3


Cold Water Rinse
De Vergulde Hand Shave Soap 
Red and Black Badger by Tom
Red and Black OT by T. White
Gillette Nacet Stainless
CWR
Florida Water

The De Vergulde Hand Shave Soap lathered well with the Red and Black Badger Brush by Tom. Two passes and touch ups with the Red and Black OT Razor by T. White and a Gillette Nacet Stainless Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Florida Water. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Shave of the Day - 8/2


Cold Water Rinse
Williams Mug Shaving Soap
Red and Black Badger by Tom
Red and Black OT by T. White
Gillette Nacet Stainless 
CWR
Florida Water

The Williams Mug Shaving Soap lathered well with the Red and Black Badger Brush by Tom. Two passes and touch ups with the Red and Black OT Razor by T. White and a Gillette Nacet Stainless Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Florida Water. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Shave of the Day - 8/1


Cold Water Rinse
Tabac Shave Soap
Red and Black Badger by Tom
Red and Black OT by T. White
Gillette Nacet Stainless
CWR 
Tabac ASB

The Tabac Shave Soap lathered well with the Red and Black Badger Brush by Tom. Two passes and touch ups with the Red and Black OT Razor by T. White and a Gillette Nacet Stainless Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Tabac ASB. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...