Shave of the Day - 2/28

Dove Men's Face Wash

Kiss My Face Cool Mint Moisture Shave

Frank Shaving Finest Badger

Gillette Super Speed '47

Shark Super Stainless (2)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

FD Old Spice AS

Kiss My Face Cool Mint Moisture Shave face lathered very easily with the Frank Shaving finest badger brush. Two passes and touch ups with my new birth razor, Gillette Super Speed, with the Shark Super Stainless blade gave me a near BBS shave. This was just the second shave with this blade, but I am retiring it. It was tugging a bit. Not as good as the Shark Super Chrome. I love those. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayers Cucumber WH and Family Dollar Old Spice AS. I'm looking sharp, feeling sharp, and I BE SHARP.

Shave of the Day - 2/27

Dove Men's Face Wash

Van Der Hagen  Luxury Shave Soap

Parker Black Badger

Gillette Super Speed '47 (First Shave)

Shark Super Stainless (1)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

Aqua Velva Ice Blue

This was my first shave with my birth year razor, and I was not disappointed. The Van Der Hagen Luxury Shave Soap face lathered very well with the Parker black badger brush. I did two passes and touch ups on the neck with my new Gillette Super Speed with a Shark Super Stainless blade, and I got a near BBS shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayers Cucumber WH and Aqua Velva Ice Blue after shave. What a nice shave! Now I look sharp, feel sharp, AND I BE SHARP!

My Birth Year Razor Arrives - '47 Gillette Super Speed

February 26, 2014

This is the 1947 Gillette Super Speed. It is very hard to come by, and this one is in very good condition. The Super Speed was Gillette's new line of razors after WWII. The year is reasoned since Gillette did not add date codes until 1951. The 1947 Super Speeds did not have notched center bars. The notch was added in 1948 when Gillette introduced their blades in dispensers. The 1948-50 Super Speeds were notched. Starting in 1951 they were stamped on the bottom plate with a date code: letter for year and number for quarter of the year.

1947 Super Speed has an un-notched center bar.

I recently received this Van Der Hagen Boar brush and stand as a gift.

Shave of the Day - 2/26

Dove Men's Face Wash

Williams Mug Shaving Soap

Semogue 1305 Boar Brush

Gillette Fat-handled Tech

Gillette 7 O'Clock (5)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

Pinaud Clubman AS

The Williams Mug Shaving Soap face lathered very nicely with the Semogue 1305 boar brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette Fat-handled Tech and Gillette 7 O'Clock blade left me with a near BBS shave. I finished off with a cold water rinse followed with Thayers Cucumber WH and Pinaud Clubman After Shave. Now, I am smooth, clean, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 2/25

Dove Men's Face Wash

Van Der Hagen  Deluxe Shaving Soap

Frank Shaving Finest Badger

Gillette Fat-handled Tech

Gillette 7 O'Clock (4)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

FD Old Spice AS

The VDH Deluxe Shaving Soap face lathered very easily with the Frank Shaving finest badger brush. It took two passes and some touch ups on the neck with the Gillette Fat-handled Tech and Gillette 7 O'Clock blade to give me a near BBS shave. The cold water rinse followed by Thayers Cucumber WH and Family Dollar Old Spice after shave left me smooth, clean, and refreshed. Nice...

Received the Nam PIF Today

The VDH Shave Set is great ensemble. The Apothecary cup is handsome and sturdy. The VDH Luxury Soap is an effective soap. I love the brush stand. It is thick, sturdy, and accommodates both brush and razor. The boar brush is a cut above the VDH boar in the premium set. I have already test lathered with it. I look forward to breaking it in and putting it in my brush rotation.

The Spilo Magic shavette with Shark blades was a new experience for me. I decided to give it a try. When I shaved today, I used it for my first pass. I tried to go slow, but I got a little too confident. I sliced my chin. I don't think this is for me. I will be passing it on to someone else who would like to give it a try. The gentleman that PIFed this to me included the razor and asked that I PIF it whatever way I desired. I am glad that I now know that straights are not for me. I'm a safety man.

Shave of the Day - 2/24

Dove Men's Face Wash

Cella Shave Cream

Parker Black Badger

Gillette Fat-handled Tech

Gillette 7 O'Clock (3)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

Aqua Velva Ice Blue

The Cella Shave Cream face lathered very well with the Parker black badger brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette Fat-handled Tech and Gillette 7 O'Clock blade left me near BBS. A cold water rinse followed with Thayers Cucumber WH and Aqua Velva Ice Blue after shave left me smooth, clean, and refreshed.

Shave of the Day - 2/23

Dove Men's Face Wash

Col. Conk Amber Shave Soap

Semogue 1305 Boar Brush

Gillette Fat-handled Tech

Gillette 7 O'Clock (2)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

Pinaud Clubman AS

I am relly liking this Col. Conk Amber Shave Soap. I face lathered it with the Semogue 1305 boar brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette Fat-handled tech and Gillette 7 O'Clock blade left me near BBS. I finished off with a cold water rinse, Thayers Cucumber WH, and Pinaud Clubman AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 2/22

Dove Men's Face Wash

Proraso Green Shave Cream

Frank Shaving Finest Badger

Gillette Fat-handled Tech

Gillette 7 O'Clock (7)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

FD Old Spice AS

1947 Gillette Super Speed

February 21, 2014. I finally got my birth year razor. It is the rare 1947 Gillette Super Speed.

It is the first year of production for the Super Speed and I believe the first new Gillette after WWII. It is dated by the fact that the center post bar is not notched.

In 1948, the Super Speed got the new improved notched bar. Gillette introduced the push out blade dispenser that year in conjunction with the improved notched bar. The non-notched Super Speed was only made one year, 1947.

Delivery expected: February 26

Shave of the Day - 2/21

Dove Men's Face Wash

Col. Conk Lime Shave Soap

Parker Black Badger

Gillette Fat-handled Tech

Gillette 7 O'Clock (6)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

Aqua Velva Ice Blue

It was a good shave today. The blade tugged a bit, so I retired it. I ended up with a mighty fine shave.

Shave of the Day - 2/20

Dove Men's Face Wash

TOBS Lavender Shaving Cream

Semogue 1305 Boar Brush

Gillette Fat-handled Tech

Gillette 7 O'Clock (5)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

Pinaud Clubman AS

The TOBS Lavender SC face lathered very well with the Semogue 1305 boar brush. Two passes and touch ups on the neck with the Gillette Fat-handled tech and a Gillette 7 O'Clock blade left me near BBS. A cold water rinse followed by Thayers Cucumber WH and Pinaud Clubman AS left me clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 2/19

Dove Men's Face Wash

Col. Conk Bay Rum Shave Soap

Frank Shaving Finest Badger

Gillette Fat-handled Tech

Gillette 7 O'Clock (4)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

FD Old Spice AS

It was another very nice shave today with the Col. Conk Bay Rum Shave Soap face lathered with the Frank Shaving finest badger brush. Two passes and touch ups on the neck with the Gillette Fat-handled Tech and Gillette  7 O'Clock blade left me near BBS. I finished off with a cold water rinse followed by Thayers Cucumber WH and Family Dollar Old Spice after shave. Now, I not only look sharp and feel sharp, but I be sharp.

Nam Vet PIF

I was on the Blade and Badger shaving forum last week and saw this posting for a Vietnam Veteran PIF. I took a chance and signed up. Today, I found out that I was the winner. I will be receiving this nice Van Der Hagen set.

Also included is this Magic shavette with Shark blades which I will PIF as I please. I have not tried a shavette yet, so this will be a good opportunity to do so and then PIF it.

Shave of the Day - 2/18

Dove Men's Face Wash

Kiss My Face Cool Mint Moisture Shave

Parker Black Badger

Gillette Fat-handled Tech

Gillette 7 O'Clock (3)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

Aqua Velva Ice Blue

Kiss My Face Cool Mint is so refreshing. It face lathered richly with the Parker black badger brush. Two passes and touch ups on the neck with the Gillette Fat handled tech and Gillette 7 O'Clock blade left me near BBS. After a cold water rinse, Thayers Cucumber WH, and Aqua Velva Ice Blue, I am clean, smooth, and refreshed. Nice...

Shave of the Day - 2/17

Dove Men's Face Wash

Van Der Hagen  Luxury Shave Soap

Semogue 1305 Boar Brush

Gillette Fat-handled Tech

Gillette 7 O'Clock (2)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

Pinaud Clubman AS

I really liked the VDH Luxury Shave Soap today. I loaded a little longer with the Semogue 1305 and face lathered for excellent lather. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette Fat Handle Tech and Gillette 7 O'Clock blade gave me a BBS shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayers Cucumber WH and Pinaud Clubman after shave. Once again, I am clean, smooth, and refreshed.

Shave of the Day - 2/16

Dove Men's Face Wash

Williams Mug Shaving Soap

Frank Shaving Finest Badger

Gillette Fat-handled Tech

Gillette 7 O'Clock (1)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

FD Old Spice AS

It was a nice, enjoyable shave with the Williams Mug Shaving Soap. I know some think it smells like a urinal puck, but I think Williams is old enough to precede the advent of urinal pucks. So, maybe at one time it was just a manly scent, and that is why that scent was chosen for the men's room. Just a thought. Nevertheless, The Frank Shaving finest brush did a great job face lathering the Williams, and it provided a nice cushion for a great shave. Two passes and clean up on the neck with the Gillette Fat handled tech and a new Gillette 7 O'Clock blade left me BBS. After a cold water rinse followed by Thayers Cucumber WH and Family Dollar Old Spice after shave I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 2/15

Dove Men's Face Wash

Van Der Hagen  Deluxe Shaving Soap

Parker Black Badger 

Gillette Fat Handle Tech

Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Stainless (7)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

Aqua Velva Ice Blue

The Parker black badger brush face lathered the Van Der Hagen deluxe shaving soap into a rich lather. Two passes and touch ups on the neck with the Gillette fat handle tech and Gillette 7 O'Clock SS blade left me with a near BBS shave. I finished off with a cold water rinse followed by Thayers Cucumber WH and Aqua Velva Ice Blue after shave. I'm feeling clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 2/14

Dove Men's Face Wash

Cella Shave Cream

Semogue 1305 Boar Brush

Gillette NEW

Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Stainless (6)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel

Pinaud Clubman AS

Very nice shave today with the Cella Shave Cream. The Semogue 1305 face lathered the Cella very nicely. Two passes and clean up on the neck with the Gillette NEW and Gillette 7 O'Clock blade left me near BBS. A cold water rinse followed by Thayers Cucumber WH and Pinaud Clubman AS topped off this great shave and left me clean, smooth, and refreshed... Happy Valentines Day, all.

Shave of the Day - 2/13

Dove Men's Face Wash

Col. Conk Amber Shave Soap

Frank Shaving Finest Badger

Gillette NEW

Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Stainless (5)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

FD Old Spice AS

The Col. Conk Amber Shave Soap was a champion face lathering soap today with the Frank Shaving finest badger brush. I did two passes and touch ups on my neck with the beautiful Gillette NEW and Gillette 7 O'Clock SS blade. I chased the baby a bit today for a great BBS shave. A cold water rinse followed by Thayers Cucumber WH and Family Dollar Old Spice After Shave left me smooth, clean, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 2/12

Dove Men's Face Wash

Col. Conk Lime Shave Soap

Parker Black Badger

Gillette NEW

Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Stainless (4)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

Aqua Velva Ice Blue

The Col. Conk Lime Shave Soap face lathered well with the Parker Black Badger brush. Just two passes with the Gillette NEW and the Gillette 7 OC blade left me near BBS. A cold water rinse followed by Thayers Cucumber WH and Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS was the finishing touch to a great shave. I am feeling clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 2/11

Dove Men's Face Wash

Proraso Green Shave Cream

Semogue 1305 Boar Brush

Eversharp I2 Hydro-Magic

Schick Stainless (5)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

Pinaud Clubman AS

I have enjoyed the last five shaves with this new Eversharp I2 Hydro-Magic razor. This is a new favorite razor. The Proraso Green SC face lathered very well with the Semogue 1305 boar brush. Two passes with the Eversharp left me clean and near BBS. I didn't even bother with touch ups today. A cold water rinse followed by Thayers Cucumber WH and Pinaud Clubman AS topped off this great shave. 

Shave of the Day - 2/10

Dove Men's Face Wash

TOBS Lavender Shaving Cream

Frank Shaving Finest Badger

Eversharp I2 Hydro-Magic

Schick Stainless (4)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

FD Old Spice AS

I really like the way this TOBS Lavender SC face lathers with my Frank Shaving finest badger brush. I did two passes with the Eversharp I2 Hydro-Magic and Schick stainless blade and ended up with  a very nice shave. I finished off with a cold water rinse followed by Thayers Cucumber WH and Family Dollar Old Spice AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 2/9

Dove Men's Face Wash

Col. Conk Bay Rum Shave Soap

Parker Black Badger

Eversharp I2 Hydro-Magic

Schick Stainless (3)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

Aqua Velva Ice Blue

I face lathered the Col. Conk Bay Rum shave soap with the Parker Black badger brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Eversharp Hydro-Magic I2 and Schick blade gave me a near BBS shave. After a cold water rinse followed by Thayers Cucumber WH and Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS I was left clean, smooth, and refreshed. Nice...

Shave of the Day - 2/8

Dove Men's Face Wash

Kiss My Face Cool Mint Moisture Shave

Semogue 1305 Boar Brush

Eversharp I2 Hydro-Magic

Schick Stainless (2)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

Pinaud Clubman AS

This is the second shave with the new Eversharp HM. Very nice. The KMF Mint Moisture Shave face lathered very well with the Semogue 1305 boar brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Eversharp HM left me near BBS. A cold water rinse followed by Thayers Cucumber WH and Pinaud Clubman AS left me smooth, clean, and refreshed. Nice...

Shave of the Day - 2/7

Dove Men's Face Wash

Van Der Hagen  Luxury Shave Soap

Frank Shaving Finest Badger

Eversharp I Hydro-Magic

Schick Stainless (1)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

FD Old Spice AS

First Shave: Today, I had my first shave with this 50+ year old experienced razor. The Van Der Hagen Luxury Shave Soap face lathered well with the Frank Shaving finest badger. I did two passes and some touch ups on the neck with the Eversharp Hydro-Magic and Schick stainless blade. The razor handled wonderfully. The size and shape of the handle seemed very ergonomic to me. A cold water rinse followed by Thayers Cucumber WH and Family Dollar Old Spice AS left me clean, smooth, and refreshed. Very nice...

Eversharp Hydro-Magic

 Arriving today is my newest vintage razor, the Eversharp Hydro-Magic, Type I, the first major change in 20 years. The Hydro-Magic lever allowed loosening of the cap and guard to rinse the blade without removing or touching it.  It was manufactured 1955-1958. (click on images to enlarge)

Eversharp Hydro-Magic

 As seen on eBay.

At home before cleaning.

After cleaning.

Shave of the Day - 2/6

Dove Men's Face Wash

Williams Mug Shaving Soap

Parker Pure Badger

RiMei Three Piece

Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Stainless (3)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel

Aqua Velva Ice Blue

It was a pretty good shave today. The Williams face lathered well with the Parker pure badger. The RiMei three piece with the Gillette 7OC blade did the job in two passes and some touch ups. The RiMei is a very mild razor. It is almost impossible to cut or nick yourself, so it took a little more effort to get a pretty good shave as opposed to an excellent shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayers Cucumber WH and Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS. Feeling good and refreshed. I'll probably save the RiMei for travel.

Shave of the Day - 2/5

Dove Men's Face Wash

Van Der Hagen Deluxe Shave Soap

Semogue 1305 Boar Brush

RiMei Stainless Steel (first shave)

Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Stainless (2)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel

Pinaud Clubman AS

This was my first shave with the RiMei razor. The Van Der Hagen Deluxe shave soap face lathered very well with the Semogue 1305 boar brush. Two passes and touch ups with the RiMei and a Gillette 7OC blade left me clean and smooth. This razor is very mild, but it did the job. A cold water rinse followed by Thayers Cucumber WH and Pinaud Clubman AS was a good finish to a fine shave. I like the handle on this razor, but the head may be too mild for my use.

RiMei Three Piece

This pretty little three piece razor came in the mail today, a gift from a gentleman on The Shave Den forum. It is made in China, but appears to be a well made razor. It weighs in at 1.23 oz. and has a nice feel.

Update: February 5
This is a very mild razor. It got the job done. It just took more passes than I am accustomed to doing. It has a nice weight to it: not too light and not too heavy. The handle is a nice length, and the grip makes it easy to hold and to maneuver.