Showing posts with label Tom's Old Type. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tom's Old Type. Show all posts

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Shave of the Day - 10/18


Saturday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
LaToja Shave Stick
Tom's 3D Printed Brush 
Gillette Old Type Red and Black
Gillette Silver Blue
CWR
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Duru Cologne

The LaToja Shave Stick was face-lathered well with Tom's 3D Printed Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette Old Type Red and Black Razor and the Gillette Silver Blue Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Duru Cologne. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Friday, July 26, 2024

Shave of the Day - 7/26



Friday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Colgate Shaving Mug Soap 
B-3 Red and Black Badger
Red and Black OT by Tom
Nacet Stainless
CWR
Clubman Special Reserve After Shave

The Colgate Shaving Mug Soap lathered well with the B-3 Red and Black Badger Brush by Tom. Two passes and touch ups with the Red and Black OT by Tom and the Nacet Stainless blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Clubman Special Reserve After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Shave of the Day - 7/25



Thursday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Colgate Shaving Mug Soap 
B-3 Red and Black Badger
Red and Black OT by Tom
Nacet Stainless
CWR
Clubman Special Reserve After Shave

The Colgate Shaving Mug Soap lathered well with the B-3 Red and Black Badger Brush by Tom. Two passes and touch ups with the Red and Black OT by Tom and the Nacet Stainless blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Clubman Special Reserve After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Shave of the Day - 7/24



Williams Wednesday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Williams Mug Soap
B-3 Red and Black Badger
Red and Black OT by Tom
Nacet Stainless
CWR
Clubman Special Reserve After Shave

The Williams Mug Soap lathered well with the B-3 Red and Black Badger Brush by Tom. Two passes and touch ups with the Red and Black OT by Tom and the Nacet Stainless blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Clubman Special Reserve After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Shave of the Day - 7/23



Tabac Tuesday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Tabac Shave Soap
B-3 Red and Black Badger
Red and Black OT by Tom
Nacet Stainless
CWR
Tabac After Shave

The Tabac Shave Soap lathered well with the B-3 Red and Black Badger Brush by Tom. Two passes and touch ups with the Red and Black OT by Tom and the Nacet Stainless blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Tabac After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Monday, July 22, 2024

Shave of the Day - 7/22



Menthol Monday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Proraso Green Shave Soap
B-3 Red and Black Badger by Tom
Red and Black OT by Tom
Nacet Stainless
CWR
Mennen Skin Bracer 

The Proraso Green Shave Soap lathered well with the B-3 Red and Black Badger Brush by Tom. Two passes and touch ups with the Red and Black OT by Tom and the Nacet Stainless blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Mennen Skin Bracer After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Friday, December 29, 2023

Shave of the Day - 12/29

Friday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Cella Shave Soap
Red and Black Badger by Tom
Red and Black OT by T. White
Pro 500 Super Platinum
CWR
Cella After Shave Balm

The Cella Shave Soap lathered well with the Red and Black Badger Brush by Tom. Two passes and touch ups with the Red and Black OT by T. White and a Pro 500 Super Platinum Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Cella After Shave Balm. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Thursday, December 28, 2023

Shave of the Day - 12/28

Thursday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Cella Shave Soap
Red and Black Badger by Tom
Red and Black OT by T. White
Pro 500 Super Platinum
CWR
Cella After Shave Balm

The Cella Shave Soap lathered well with the Red and Black Badger Brush by Tom. Two passes and touch ups with the Red and Black OT by T. White and a Pro 500 Super Platinum Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Cella After Shave Balm. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Shave of the Day - 12/27

Williams Wednesday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Williams Mug Shaving Soap
Red and Black Badger by Tom
Red and Black OT by T. White
Pro 500 Super Platinum
CWR
Cella After Shave Balm

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 by T. White and a Pro 500 Super Platinum Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Cella After Shave Balm. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Shave of the Day - 12/26

Tabac Tuesday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Tabac Shave Soap
Red and Black Badger by Tom
Red and Black OT by T. White
Pro 500 Super Platinum
CWR
Tabac After Shave

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 by T. White and a Pro 500 Super Platinum Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Tabac After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Monday, December 25, 2023

Shave of the Day - 12/25

Menthol Monday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
PSC Caffeinated Shaving Cream
Red and Black Badger by Tom
Red and Black OT by T. White
Pro 500 Super Platinum
CWR
Osage Rub

The PSC Caffeinated Shaving Cream lathered well with the Red and Black Badger Brush by Tom. Two passes and touch ups with the Red and Black OT by T. White and a Pro 500 Super Platinum Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Osage Rub. 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...

Monday, July 31, 2023

Shave of the Day - 7/31


Cold Water Rinse
TSD Iced Lime Shave Stick
Red and Black Badger by Tom
Red and Black OT by T. White
Gillette Nacet Stainless 
CWR
Osage Rub

The TSD Iced Lime Shave Stick 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 Osage Rub. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...



Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Shave of the Day - 10/27

Cold Water Rinse
Tabac Shave Soap
Jayaruh #144 Finest Badger
Red and Black Gillette Old Type 
Gillette Silver Blue 
CWR
Tabac ASB

The Tabac Shave Soap face-lathered well with Jayaruh #144 Finest Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Red and Black Gillette Old Type razor with a Gillette Silver Blue blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Tabac ASB. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...



Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Tom White's Red and Black Set


This set was made by Tom White. I just wanted to show it off. I just finished up my third shave with the razor this week, and it could not have been better. I have learned that with the Old Types you need to ride the cap. They used to be very aggressive for me, but now I just get great shaves from them.

Shave of the Day - 5/8

Cold Water Rinse
Williams Mug Shave Soap
The Brush B-3 by Tom 
Gillette OT by Tom
Gillette Silver Blue
CWR
Aqua Velva AS

My prep was just a cold water rinse. The Williams Mug Shave Soap face lathered well with The Brush B-3 by Tom. I did two passes with the Gillette OT by Tom razor with a Gillette Silver Blue blade and ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Aqua Velva AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Shave of the Day - 5/7

Cold Water Rinse
Tabac
The Brush B-3 by Tom 
Gillette OT by Tom
Gillette Silver Blue
CWR
Tabac AS

My prep was just a cold water rinse. The Tabac Shave Soap face lathered well with The Brush B-3 by Tom. I did two passes with the Gillette OT by Tom razor with a Gillette Silver Blue blade and ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Tabac AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...