Shave of the Day - 7/21

Noxzema Classic Clean

Col. Conk Amber Shave Soap

Frank Shaving Finest Badger

MicroTouch One

Astra Superior Platinum

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

Mennen SB AS

I rubbed the soap on my face and face-lathered with the Frank Shaving finest badger brush. Two passes with the MicroTouch One and Astra SP blade left me with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayers Cucumber WH and Mennen Skin Bracer after shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 7/20

Noxzema Classic Clean

C.O. Bigelow Shave Cream

Frank Shaving Finest Badger

MicroTouch One

Astra Superior Platinum

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

Aqua Velva Ice Blue

The C.O. Bigelow SC was very refreshing. I face-lathered with the Semogue 1305 boar brush and had tons of later left after two passes. The MicroTouch One did an excellent job with the Astra SP blade leaving me with a close, comfortable shave. After my cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayers Cucumber WH and Aqua Velva Ice Blue after shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 7/19

Noxzema Classic Clean

Cremo Cream

Brushless

MicroTouch One

Astra Superior Platinum

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

Pinaud Clubman AS

It was a brushless shave today with the Cremo Cream, very slick. Two passes with the MicroTouch One and Astra SP blade left me with a close, comfortable shave. After the cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayers Cucumber WH and Pinaud Clubman after shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 7/18

Noxzema Classic Clean

Kiss My Face Cool Mint moisture shave

Frank Shaving Finest Badger

MicroTouch One

Astra Superior Platinum

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

Mennen SB AS

I love the Kiss My Face Cool Mint. It face-lathered easily with my Frank Shaving finest badger brush. Two passes with My MicroTouch One with Astra SP blade left me with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayers Cucumber WH and Mennen Skin Bracer after shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 7/17

Noxzema Classic Clean

Proraso Green Shaving Soap

Frank Shaving Finest Badger

MicroTouch One

Astra Superior Platinum

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

Aqua Velva Ice Blue

The Proraso Green face-lathered well with my Frank Shaving finest badger brush. Two passes with the MicoTouch One and Astra SP blade left me with a close, comfortable shave. A cold water rinse followed by Thayers Cucumber WH and Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS finished off a great shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 7/16

Noxzema Classic Clean

Williams Mug Shaving Soap

Frank Shaving Finest Badger

MicroTouch One

Astra Superior Platinum

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

Pinaud Clubman AS

The Williams face-lathered well with my Frank Shaving Finest badger brush. The MicroTouch One is doing an acceptable job with the Astra SP blade. Two passes left me with with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayers Cucumber WH and Pinaud Clubman after shave. I am clean, smooth and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 7/15

Noxzema Classic Clean

Van Der Hagen Luxury Shave Soap

Frank Shaving Finest Badger

MicroTouch One

Astra Superior Platinum

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

Mennen SB AS

I had a great shave today. The VDH Luxury Shave Soap lathered great with my Frank Shaving Finest Badger brush. The MicroTouch One and Astra SP took just two passes to provide a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayers Cucumber WH and Mennen Skin Bracer AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed... Glad to be home and improving daily.

Shave of the Day - 7/14

Noxzema Classic Clean

Van Der Hagen Deluxe Shave Soap

Frank Shaving Finest Badger

MicroTouch One (first shave)

Astra Superior Platinum

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

Aqua Velva Ice Blue

This was my first shave after being home from the hospital. It was also my first shave with the MTO. Continuing Cheap Soap Week, I am back to the VDH Deluxe. The Frank Shaving Finest badger did a great job face-lathering the VDH Deluxe. I did two passes and touchups with the MicroTouch One and Astra SP blade for a close, comfortable shave. After the cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayers Cucumber WH and Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

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I was in the hospital July 11-13, so my shaves were not as normal, but I was able to shave every day. 

Noxzema Classic Clean

Col. Conk Lime Shave Soap

VDH Natural Boar

Schick M Adjustable

Schick Injector Stainless Blade

Hospital shave/ no WH or AS

The Haul

I got two things in the mail today: the Micro Touch One Razor and Mitchell's Wool Fat Saving Soap.

I spent $8.53 on a razor that costs $19 at Walmart. It came straight from China. It comes with a stand and 12 Dorco razor blades. The razor itself is a real light weight. I don't think it is the same razor that you get in the set from Walmart. I believe the one at Walmart is actually made of metal. It feels heavier. The plating on the stand was a little sketchy on the top. It is not worth the $19, but it was worth trying for the $8.53. It will probably become a gift sometime in the future.

The best thing that came today was my Mitchell's Wool Fat Shaving Soap. I got it with Fathers Day funds from Phil and Tim. Thanks, guys. I ordered it Monday, and it arrived today, Wednesday, 2 days express. I am very happy with this soap. I already did a test lather with it using my Simogue 1305 boar brush and will shave with it in the morning. It lathers very easily and creates a thick creamy lather. 

I got the Mitchell's in the ceramic container. It is very nicely made. I look forward to getting refills when I use this up. It looks like it may be years, since I rotate soaps. The soap has a light pleasant scent.