Shave of the Day 8/31

Noxzema Classic Clean
Col. Conk Bay Rum Shave Soap
Frank Shaving Finest Badger
Gillette Fat-handled Tech
ASCO Super Stainless (5)
CWR
Dickinson's Witch hazel
Pinaud Clubman AS

I worked the Col. Conk into a thick rich lather. It takes a little more work that the TOBS, but I got a lather that rivaled TOBS in its thickness and richness. The Frank Shaving brush performed flawlessly. This is my fifth shave with the fat-handle Gillette and this ASCO blade. It was a fine, smooth shave.

Shave of the Day 8/30

TOBS Lavender Shave Cream

Semogue 1305 Boar Brush

Gillette Super Speed Y1 (1953)

ASCO Super Stainless (4)

CWR

Dickinson's Witch hazel

Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS

A hot shower was my prep today. I cannot say enough good things about the TOBS Lavender SC. What a great creamy soft luxurious lather. The ASCO Super delivered a smooth close shave for the fourth time. 

Shave of the Day 8/29

Noxzema Classic Clean

Van Der Hagen Deluxe Soap

Parker Pure Badger Brush

Gillette Fat-handled Tech

ASCO Super Stainless (3)

CWR

Dickinson's Witch hazel

Pinaud Clubman AS

Nice smooth shave. The cut on my neck was no issue with tonight's shave. For this series of shaves, the only changes is with the soap/cream, the brush, and the after shave. With eight soaps, three brushes, and two after shaves every day is different. This was the third day with the ASCO blade, and it is going strong.

Shave of the Day 8/28

Noxzema Classic Clean

Proraso Sandalwood Shave Cream

Frank Shaving Finest Badger

Gillette Fat-handled Tech

ASCO Super Stainless (2)

CWR

Dickinson's Witch hazel

Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS

I got a little carried away today in my neck attempting the Gillette slide and cut myself just a little. I probably haven't cut myself in a year or so, so I was surprised. Otherwise, it was a fine shave. Four drops of glycerin with the Proraso made tons of lather that was slick and comfortable.

Shave of the Day 8/27

Noxzema Classic Clean

Proraso Green Shave Cream

Semogue 1305 Boar Brush

Gillette Fat-handled Tech (First Shave)

ASCO Super Stainless (1)

CWR

Dickinson's Witch hazel

Pinaud Clubman AS

This is the first shave with my new Fat-handled Tech I got on eBay. I put a new ASCO blade in it and did three passes and touch ups. I put four drops of glycerin in the Proraso Green and made a rich lather. It made for a satisfying shave. I will use this new razor for the next week.

Shave of the Day 8/26

Noxzema Classic Clean

Williams Mug Shave Soap

Parker Pure Badger Brush

Gillette Super Speed Y1 (1953)

ASCO Super Stainless (6)

CWR

Dickinson's Witch hazel

Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS

Five drops of glycerin in the Williams Mug Shave Soap made for a thick slick lather. Shave six with the ASCO was as smooth as it gets. Again, I palm stropped the blade after the shave.

Shave of the Day 8/25

Noxzema Classic Clean

Van Der Hagen Luxury Shaving Soap

Frank Shaving Finest Badger

Gillette Super Speed Y1 (1953)

ASCO Super Stainless (5)

CWR

Dickinson's Witch hazel

Pinaud Clubman AS

I added four drops of glycerin to give the Van Der Hagen some slickness and got tons of lather. Great shave. I really love this FS brush. Fifth shave with the ASCO, and I palm strop after shaving.

Gillette Fat-handled Tech

I just scored this Gillette fat-handled tech on eBay.  I have been wanting to get one of these for some time. They were made 1938 to 1942, and many consider them to be the best razor ever made.  I have made several attempts at buying one on eBay but have been unsuccessful mainly because I have a limit as to what I am willing to pay. This one looks like it will need some cleaning. I hope it will clean up well. After it arrives and I get it cleaned up, I will post pictures. In the mean time, I am excited.

The razor arrived today, August 27. It turns out the man selling it was just down I-26 in Caroleen, NC, so it got here in record time. It sold August 24, was shipped August 26, and arrived August 27.

Here are pictures before the clean up.

The next pictures are after the initial clean up. I am looking forward to my first shave with this classic razor.

Shave of the Day 8/24

Noxzema Classic Clean

Col. Conk Lime Shave Soap

Semogue 1305 Boar Brush

Gillette Super Speed Y1 (1953)

ASCO Super Stainless (4)

CWR

Dickinson's Witch hazel

Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS

I used four drops of glycerin with the Col. Conk Lime to make a thick, creamy lather. The fourth shave with the ASCO blade was very smooth. Everything worked today for a great shave.

Shave of the Day 8/23

Noxzema Classic Clean

Col. Conk Bay Rum Shave Soap

Parker Pure Badger Brush

Gillette Super Speed Y1 (1953)

ASCO Super Stainless (3)

CWR

Dickinson's Witch hazel

Pinaud Clubman AS

Great lather with the Col. Conk today. I put three drops of glycerin in for a little extra slickness. Great shave with the ASCO.

Shave of the Day 8/22

Noxzema Classic Clean

TOBS Lavender Shave Cream

Frank Shaving Finest Badger

Gillette Super Speed Y1 (1953)

ASCO Super Stainless (2)

CWR

Dickinson's Witch hazel

Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS

This TOBS Lavender SC is the best. It makes tons of lather, and it is so rich and creamy. Clean, smooth shave today. The ASCO Super Stainless blade is doing a fine job. I will see how many shaves I can get out of it. I am hand stropping at the end of each shave now.

Shave of the Day 8/21

Noxzema Classic Clean

Van Der Hagen Deluxe Soap

Semogue 1305 Boar Brush

Gillette Super Speed Y1 (1953)

ASCO Super Stainless (1)

CWR

Dickinson's Witch hazel

Pinaud Clubman AS

I got a new puck of Van Der Hagen Deluxe soap and melted it down in a little bowl. I haven't had any of the deluxe soap in a while. I really like it. The new ASCO blade performed well, and I ended up with a great shave.

Shave of the Day 8/20

 

Noxzema Classic Clean

Proraso Sandalwood Shave Cream

Parker Pure Badger Brush

Gillette Super Speed Y1 (1953)

Wilkinson Sword Super Chrome (8)

Shark Super Chrome (21)

CWR

Dickinson's Witch hazel

Pinaud Clubman AS

I left the Noxzema on after the face wash as a pre-shave treatment while I lathered up the Proraso.  The shave was excellent. For the third pass, I broke out the Shark that had 20 shaves on it already. I finished up with the Shark. It was an incredible ride. I retired the Shark after the shave.

Shave of the Day 8/19

Noxzema Classic Clean

Proraso Green Shave Cream

Frank Shaving Finest Badger

Gillette Super Speed Y1 (1953)

Wilkinson Sword  Super Chrome (7)

CWR

Dickinson's Witch hazel

Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS

Tried something new today. I left the Noxzema on my beard area while I made my lather. It made a difference in the experience, so, I will be doing this again. Also, I have been palm stropping the blade after each shave for a few days. I think that this is helping some, too. Excellent, smooth shave today. Happy, happy, happy...

Shave of the Day 8/18

Noxzema Classic Clean

Williams Mug Shave Soap

Semogue 1305 Boar Brush

Gillette Super Speed Y1 (1953)

Wilkinson Sword  Super Chrome (6)

CWR

Dickinson's Witch hazel

Pinaud Clubman AS

Tons of lather with the Williams today. It provided a luxurious, slick, worry-free shave. This Gillette SS with the Wilkie is a winning combination as well. 

Shave of the Day 8/17

Noxzema Classic Clean

Van Der Hagen Luxury Shaving Soap

Parker Pure Badger Brush

Gillette Super Speed Y1 (1953)

Wilkinson Sword  Super Chrome (5)

CWR

Dickinson's Witch hazel

Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS

Two passes and a touch-up make for a fine shave. Lots of lather with the VDH Luxury soap, but I wish it were more slick. If I had some glycerin, I would add it to the soap.

The Shaving Den 8/16

Noxzema Classic Clean

Col. Conk Lime Shave Soap

Frank Shaving Finest Badger

Gillette Super Speed Y1 (1953)

Wilkinson Sword SS (4)

CWR

Dickinson's Witch hazel

Pinaud Clubman AS

Great shave. Started stropping my blade today based on a tip I got off of The Shaving Den forum. The process may add two or three extra shaves to the life of a blade. It takes about 30 seconds. We shall see. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ogq4wfpT7hc

Shave of the Day 8/15

Noxzema Classic Clean

Col. Conk Bay Rum Shave Soap

Semogue 1305 Boar Brush

Gillette Super Speed Y1 (1953)

Wilkinson Sword SS (3)

CWR

Dickinson's Witch hazel

Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS

Nothing new today. I continue to get excellent shaves with this razor and blade. I really like the Semogue brush, too. 

Shave of the Day 8/14

Noxzema Classic Clean

TOBS Lavender Shave Cream

Parker Pure Badger Brush

Gillette Super Speed Y1 (1951)

Wilkinson Sword SS (2)

CWR

Dickinson's Witch hazel

Pinaud Clubman AS

Loving the TOBS! Thick, rich, slick... Excellent shave with the Wilkie.

Shave of the Day 8/13

Noxzema Classic Clean

Proraso Sandalwood Shave Cream

Frank Shaving Finest Badger

Gillette Super Speed Y1 (1953)

Wilkinson Sword SS (1)

CWR

Dickinson's Witch hazel

Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS

I'm taking a break from the Shark today. Broke out the Super Speed (1951) with a Wilkie blade. Excellent shave. I think I will stick with this razor and blade for the remainder of the week.

Shave of the Day 8/12

Noxzema Classic Clean

Proraso Green Shave Cream

Semogue 1305 Boar Brush

Gillette Super Speed Flare Tip D3 (1958)

Shark Super Chrome Blade (20)

CWR

Dickinson's Witch hazel

Pinaud Clubman AS 

Another fine shave with the Shark blade. This was the twentieth shave with this one blade. I am going to set this blade aside for a while and use a new blade and change razors for a change. Then, I will load up this blade again and see how it drives. I have been satisfied with all the shaves from this blade, but I am getting bored. Need change.

Shave of the Day 8/11

Noxzema Classic Clean

Williams Mug Shave Soap

Parker Pure Badger

Gillette Super Speed Flare Tip D3 (1958)

Shark Super Chrome Blade (19)

CWR

Dickinson's Witch hazel

Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS

Another fine shave with the Shark blade. This was the nineteenth save with this one blade. The Williams lather was very nice contributing to a smooth close shave.

Shave of the Day 8/10

Noxzema Classic Clean

Van Der Hagen Luxury Shaving Soap

Frank Shaving Finest Badger

Gillette Super Speed Flare Tip D3 (1958)

Shark Super Chrome (18)

CWR

Dickinson's Witch hazel

Pinaud Clubman AS 

I had a little change up today. I picked up a travel size of Noxzema Classic Clean as a face wash and prep. It was a very nice change. After rinsing my face, while preparing my lather, I had a nice cooling sensation from the eucalyptus.  The shave was a good shave for number 18 with the Shark. I will give it one more day. Today, it was borderline iffy. Still, it was a good shave.

Shave of the Day 8/9

Dove Men's Face Wash

Col. Conk Lime Shave Soap

Semogue 1305 Boar Brush

Gillette Super Speed Flare Tip (1958)

Shark Super Chrome Blade (17)

CWR

Dickinson's Witch hazel

Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS

This Shark continues to amaze me. Seventeen shaves and still going. Another smooth comfortable shave means that it will be used another day. I have not kept track of the number of shaves before this because I usually changed blades weekly no matter what. This experiment may change everything.

Shave of the Day 8/8

Dove Men's Face Wash
Col. Conk Bay Rum Shave Soap
Parker Pure Badger
Gillette Super Speed Flare Tip D3 (1958)
Shark Super Chrome (16)
CWR
Dickinson's Witch hazel
Pinaud Clubman AS

The Shark is still performing nicely. Close comfortable shave with no irritation. The Super Speed is a very forgiving razor. I think I will keep this razor/blade combination until I retire the Shark.

Shave of the Day 8/7

Dove Men's Face Wash

TOBS Lavender Shaving Cream

Frank Shaving Finest Badger

Gillette Super Speed Flare Tip D3 (1958)

Shark Super Chrome (15)

CWR

Dickinson's Witch hazel

Pinaud Clubman AS

I switched the Shark from the New to the SS and got another great shave. This blade is like the Eveready Bunny. I think, when I retire it, that I will use it to make a blade safe.

Something like this:

Shave of the Day 8/6

Dove Men's Face Wash

Proraso Sandalwood Shave Cream

Semogue 1305 Boar Brush

Gillette NEW LC (English) with Bar Handle

Shark Super Chrome (14)

CWR

Dickinson's Witch hazel

Pinaud Clubman AS

I don't know how much longer this blade can last, but so far it is delivering excellent shaves. It is Shark week on the Discovery Channel. 

Anniversary Shave of the Day 8/5

Happy 40th Anniversary to my dear wife

Dove Men's Face Wash

Proraso Shave Cream

Parker Pure Badger

Gillette NEW LC (England) with Bar Handle

Shark Super Chrome (13)

CWR

Dickinson's Witch hazel

Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS

The Proraso was rather thin today. I don't think I shook my brush enough. Maybe there was too much water. The blade is still going strong. Smooth comfortable shave.

Shave of the Day 8/4

Dove Men's Face Wash

Williams Mug Shaving Soap

Frank Shaving Finest Badger

Gillette NEW LC (England) with Bar Handle

Shark Super Chrome (12)

CWR

Dickinson's Witch hazel

Pinaud Clubman AS

Opted for a face lather today with the Williams Mug Shave Soap. Twelve shaves with the Shark and still going.

Shave of the Day 8/3

Dove Men's Face Wash

Proraso Sandalwood Shave Cream

Semogue 1305 Boar Brush

Gillette New LC (England) with Bar Handle

Shark Super Chrome Blade (11)

CWR

Dickinson's Witch hazel

Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS

The Shark blade is still doing its job well. I will use it until it no longer performs acceptably. 

Shave of the Day 8/1

Dove Men's Face Wash

TOBS Lavender Shaving Cream

Parker Best Badger

Gillette NEW LC (England) with Bar Handle

Shark Super Chrome (10)

CWR

Dickinson's Witch hazel

Pinaud Clubman AS