Shave of the Day - 6/30

Noxzema Classic Clean

Mitchell's Wool Fat Shaving Soap

Frank Shaving Finest Badger

Gillette NEW

Astra SP (6)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

Mennen SB AS

It was a really nice shave today with the MWF face lathered by my Frank Shaving finest badger brush. The Gillette NEW with the Astra SP did the job in two passes. After my cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayers Cucumber WH and Mennen Skin Bracer WH. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

I Won a New Vintage Straight

I went on The Shave Den forum today and saw a post for a straight razor pif. The gentleman was offering five different vintage razors.

He said, to enter, I had to choose two and PM him. I know very little about straights, so I PMed him that I liked #1 and #5. I was one of the five guys to get a new razor. I got No.5, the J.M. Schmid razor. That is all I know about it, except he said that it has a excellent edge.

He said it would be shave ready when I receive it, but I would need a strop to maintain the edge. So, now, I am in the market for a strop. More to come...

Update: July 2

It arrived today. 

Planned shave for July 3

I got this strop for maintaining the razor.

Shave of the Day - 6/29

Noxzema Classic Clean

Mitchell's Wool Fat Shaving Soap

Frank Shaving Finest Badger

Gillette NEW

Astra SP (5)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

Aqua Velva Ice Blue

Today, I went back to face lathering the Mitchell's Wool Fat with my Frank Shaving Finest badger brush. I got a thick lather in very little time. It took only two passes with my Gillette NEW and Astra SP blade to get a close, comfortable shave. After a 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 - 6/28

Noxzema Classic Clean

Mitchell's Wool Fat Shaving Soap

Frank Shaving Finest Badger

Gillette NEW

Astra SP (4)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

Pinaud Clubman AS

I bowl lathered the MWF with my Frank Shaving finest badger brush today for a change. Lots of thick wonderous lather. The Gillette NEW and Astra SP did a marvelous job on the first pass, and my second pass was more touch ups. I ended up with a great close, comfortable shave. I took the ramainder of the lather and coated my face and forehead while I did my clean up. I love the way Mitchell's rinses so easily and cleanly. After a warm water rinse, I finished with a cold water rinse, Thayers Cucumber WH and Pinaud Clubman after shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Cepillo Jabalí Cholula Revisited

Back in May I made this brush using a lid from a Cholula hot sauce bottle and boar bristles from an old Made-Rite brush I was restoring. I added the O-ring to give it character. I called it:

Cepillo Jabalí Cholula 

Cholula Boar Brush

I was at Denny's yesterday, and when I got the Cholula, the wooden cap had separated from the plastic insert. That gave me an idea. I cleaned it up, sanded it down, and painted it red. I then epoxied it to the bottom of the little brush and doubled the size of the handle.

The hole is the size of a dime, so I plugged it with a dime. The picture is just a fitting. I will finish it off later. I believe I will get me a new boar knot from TGN. A dime is 18mm, so I will get me an 18mm boar knot. It should work well.

Shave of the Day 6/27

Noxzema Classic Clean

Mitchell's Wool Fat Shaving Soap

Frank Shaving Finest Badger

Gillette NEW

Astra SP (3)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

Mennen SB AS

I bowl lathered the MWF today just to change things up. It made more than enough lather. The Gillette NEW and Astra SP seem to be a perfect match. I made two passes, and that is all that was required for a close, comfortable shave. I washed a lot of lather down the drain and did my cold water rinse. The Thayers Cucumber WH and Mennen Skin Bracer after shave topped off a really great shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day 6/26

Noxzema Classic Clean

Mitchell's Wool Fat Shaving Soap

Frank Shaving Finest Badger

Gillette NEW

Astra SP (2)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

Aqua Velva Ice Blue

Yesterday, I switched over to my Frank Shaving brush, the Gillette NEW, and Astra SP blade. They are working well with the Mitchell's. It lathers great with the FS brush. Two passes and touch ups with the NEW and Astra Sp left me with a close, comfortable shave. I really like how the Mitchell's rinses so cleanly and the way my face feels afterwards. A cold water rinse followed by Thayers Cucumber WH and Aqua Velva Ice Blue after shave finished off this really great shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day 6/25

Noxzema Classic Clean

Mitchell's Wool Fat Shaving Soap

Frank Shaving Finest Badger

Gillette NEW

Astra SP (1)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

Pinaud Clubman AS

I made three changes today. I face lathered the MWF with my Frank Shaving finest badger brush (1), and I did two passes and touch ups with my Gillette NEW (2) and Astra SP blade (3). It was a great 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 6/24

Noxzema Classic Clean

Mitchell's Wool Fat Shaving Soap

Semogue 1305 Boar Brush

Gillette Fatboy F2

Derby Extra (6)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

Mennen SB AS

The MWF face lathered easily with my Semogue 1305 boar brush. Two passes and touch ups with my Gillette Fatboy and Derby Extra blade left me with a close, comfortable shave. After my 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 6/23

Noxzema Classic Clean

Mitchell's Wool Fat Shaving Soap

Semogue 1305 Boar Brush

Gillette Fatboy F2

Derby Extra (5)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

Aqua Velva Ice Blue

The MWF face lathered easily with my Semogue 1305 boar brush. Two passes and touch ups with my Gillette fatboy and Derby Extra blade left 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 6/22

Noxzema Classic Clean

Mitchell's Wool Fat Shaving Soap

Semogue 1305 Boar Brush

Gillette Fatboy F2

Derby Extra (4)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

Pinaud Clubman AS

The MWF face lathered easily with my Semogue 1305 boar brush. Two passes and touch ups with my Gillette fatboy and Derby Extra blade left me 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...

Van Der Hagen Premium Boar Brush Re-do

This is the brush that comes with the Van Der Hagen Premium Shave Set. It is their Premium Boar Brush. I decided that I wanted to change the looks of this brush. It had seams that were evident. I reduced them. I gave the brush two coats of  a silverish paint and added an o-ring at the base of the bristles and in the two grooves in the handle. I had intended to paint the grooves with some black paint, but I decided to give the o-rings a go. They add to the grip of the handle. We shall see how it lathers now. If I don't like the o-rings on the handle, I will remove them and just paint the grooves.

The VDH Premium Shave Set

Shave of the Day 6/21

Noxzema Classic Clean

Mitchell's Wool Fat Shaving Soap

Semogue 1305 Boar Brush

Gillette Fatboy F2

Derby Extra (3)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

Mennen SB AS

Third shave with the Fat, and I really like it. I face lathered the MWF with my Semogue 1305 boar brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette Fatboy and Derby Extra 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 6/20

Noxzema Classic Clean

Mitchell's Wool Fat Shaving Soap

Semogue 1305 Boar Brush

Gillette Fatboy F2

Derby Extra (2)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

Aqua Velva Ice Blue

I am liking this Mitchell's WF. I face lathered the fat with my Semogue 1305 boar brush. It lathers so easily and creates a luxurious, slick cushion. Two passes with my Gillette fatboy and Derby Extra blade gave me 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 6/19

Noxzema Classic Clean

Mitchell's Wool Fat Shaving Soap (first shave)

Semogue 1305 Boar Brush

Gillette Fatboy F2

Derby Extra (1)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

Pinaud Clubman AS

This was my first shave with the MFW, and it did not disappoint. I face lathered the MFW with my Semogue 1305 boar brush. I did two passes and touchups with my Gillette fatboy and Derby Extra blade. I ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After the cold water rinse, I finished it off with Thayers Cucumber WH and Pinaud Clubman after shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

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.

Shave of the Day 6/18

Noxzema Classic Clean

Cella Crema da Barba

Semogue 1305 Boar Brush

Gillette Fatboy F2

Derby Extra (5)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

Mennen SB AS

It was a very nice shave today. I was back to face lathering with my Semogue 1305 boar brush. It was such a pleasure to face lather the Cella Shaving Cream with it. I turned up the Gillette fatboy to 6. It was the fifth shave with the Derby Extra, and it was smooth and clean. 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 6/17

Noxzema Classic Clean

Cella Crema da Barba

Made Rite w/TGN Synthetic

Gillette Fatboy F2

Derby Extra (4)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

Aqua Velva Ice Blue

The Cella continues to excell when bowl lathered with my Made Rite synthetic. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette fatboy and Derby Extra blade left me with a close, comfortable shabve. After a 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 6/16

Noxzema Classic Clean

Cella Crema da Barba

Made Rite w/TGN Synthetic

Gillette Fatboy F2

Derby Extra (3)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

Pinaud Clubman AS

On June 12, I switched over to Noxzema Classic Clean as part of my face prep. It is working very well. The Cella SC bowl lathered very well with my Made Rite synthetic brush. I did two passes and touch ups with the Gillette Fatboy and Derby Extra that 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... I had a happy Fathers Day. I got a couple of gift cards from Amazon from two of my sons, so I ordered my first Mitchells Wool Fat. I am looking forward to getting that.

Shave of the Day 6/15

Noxzema Classic Clean

Cella Crema da Barba

Made Rite w/TGN Synthetic

Gillette Fatboy F2

Derby Extra  (2)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

Mennen SB AS

It was a very nice shave today. I used the Made Rite synthetic to bowl lather the Cella SC. Two passes with the Gillette Fatboy and Derby Extra left me with a close, comfortable shave. After the cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayers Cucumber WH and Mennen Skin Bracer AS. It left me clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day 6/14

Noxzema Classic Clean

Taylor of Old Bond Street Lavender SC

Made Rite w/TGN Synthetic

Gillette Fatboy F2

Derby Extra (1)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

Aqua Velva Ice Blue

I took a little more time today by bowl lathering with the Made Rite synthetic and TOBS Lavender SC. It was a rich, slick lather. Two passes and touchups with the fatboy and Derby Extra left me with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayers Cucumber WH and Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day 6/13

Noxzema Classic Clean

Taylor of Old Bond Street Lavender SC

Made Rite w/TGN Synthetic

Gillette Fatboy F2

Shark Super Chrome (5)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

Pinaud Clubman AS

I bowl lathered today with the Made Rite/TGN Synthetic brush and TOBS Lavender SC. It did not take long to get a rich thick lather. Two passes with my Gillette Fatboy and Shark SC 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 6/12

Noxzema Classic Clean

Taylor of Old Bond Street Lavender SC

Made Rite w/ TGN Synthetic knot

Gillette Fatboy F2

Shark Super Chrome (4)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

FD Old Spice AS

So far, I am not wild about this synthetic brush. It was my second shave with it. Maybe next time I will try to bowl lather with it. The TOBS provided plenty of cushion and slickness for an excellent shave. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette Fatboy with Shark SC blade left me with a close comfortable shave. After my cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayers Cucumber WH and Family Dollar Old Spice after shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day 6/11

Dove Men's Face Wash

Van Der Hagen Luxury Shave Soap

Made Rite w/ TGN Boar knot

Gillette Fatboy F2

Shark Super Chrome (3)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

Aqua Velva Ice Blue

I started with a too wet brush today. No problems, I just squeezed it out and continued to face lather my Van Der Hagen Luxury Shave Soap with the Made Rite/TGN Boar brush. I got a good lather, and after two passes with the Gillette Fatboy and Shark SC blade I was rewarded with a close comfortable shave. After my cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayers Cucumber WH and Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day 6/10

Dove Men's Face Wash

Van Der Hagen Luxury Shave Soap

Made Rite w/ TGN Boar knot

Gillette Fatboy F2

Shark Super Chrome (2)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

Pinaud Clubman AS

The Van Der Hagen Luxury shave soap face lathered well with my Made Rite/TGN boar brush. It provided great cushion and slickness. Two passes with my Gillette fatboy with Shark SC blade got me a close comfortable shave. After my cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayers Cucumber WH and Pinaud Clubman after shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Blade Banks

 What do you do with your used razor blades. In the past, medicine cabinets would have a slot in them that you could drop your old blades through. It was a great idea until you have to remove the wall for renovations.

I made a couple of blade banks for blade disposal. The first was made with a Noxzema face wash jar. I cleaned it out and cut a slit in the top. I glued an old blade on top for decoration, and I made a label that I attached with double sided tape and finished off with packing tape to keep it water proof.

The second, I made from an empty hand cream jar. It is a little bigger, but I used the same techniques for making it that I did for the first. I especially like the label. I made for it with the Gillette baby shaver. It works great. It will take years to fill. In the mean time, it makes a nice display.

Shave of the Day 6/9

Dove Men's Face Wash

Van Der Hagen Luxury Shave Soap

Made Rite w/ TGN Boar knot

Gillette Fatboy F2

Shark Super Chrome (1)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

FD Old Spice AS

The Van Der Hagen Luxury shave soap face lathered very well with my Made Rite/TGN boar brush. Two passes with the Gillette fatboy and Shark SC blade was all it took for a close comfortable shave. After the cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayers Cucumber WH and Family Dollar Old Spice after shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day 6/8

Dove Men's Face Wash

Tabac Shaving Soap

Made Rite w/ TGN Boar knot

Gillette Fatboy F2

Shark Super Chrome (5)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

Aqua Velva Ice Blue

It was a very nice Sunday morning shave. The TGN boar brush face lathered the Tabac Shaving Soap very well. Two passes with my Fatboy and Shark SC blade left me with a close comfortable shave. After my cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayers Cucumber WH and Aqua Velva AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day 6/7

Dove Men's Face Wash

Tabac Shaving Soap

Made Rite w/ TGN Boar knot

Gillette Fatboy F2

Shark Super Chrome (4)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

Pinaud Clubman AS

The Tabac face lathered well with the TGN boar brush. Two passes and touch ups on the neck with my Gillette Fatboy and Shark SC left me 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 6/6

Dove Men's Face Wash

Tabac Shaving Soap

Made Rite w/ TGN Boar knot

Gillette Fatboy F2

Shark Super Chrome (3)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

FD Old Spice AS

The TGN boar did an acceptable job lathering Tabac today. Two passes and touch ups with the Fatboy and Shark SC blade left me with a close comfortable shave. After my cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayers Cucumber WH and Family Dollar Old Spice after shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day 6/5

Dove Men's Face Wash

Van Der Hagen Deluxe Shave Soap

Made Rite Handle w/ TGN Boar knot

Gillette Fatboy F2

Shark Super Chrome (2)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

Aqua Velva Ice Blue

The TGN boar did a fine job of lathering the Van Der Hagen Deluxe soap. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette fatboy and a Shark SC blade left 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 6/4

Dove Men's Face Wash

Van Der Hagen Deluxe Shave Soap

Made Rite Handle w/ TGN Boar knot (first shave)

Gillette Fatboy F2

Shark Super Chrome (1)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

Pinaud Clubman AS

Today was my first shave with Grandpa's Made Rite w/ TGN boar knot. I bowl lathered the VDH Deluxe and made plenty of lather. Two passes and touch ups on my neck with the Fatboy and Shark SC blade left me with a near BBS shave. I finished off with a cold water rinse followed by Thayers Cucumber WH and Pinaud Clubman AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day 6/3

Dove Men's Face Wash

C. O. Bigelow Shave Cream

Made Rite Handle with TGN Synthetic Knot (first shave)

Gillette Fatboy F2

Shark Super Chrome (5)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

FD Old Spice AS

First shave with the TGN synthetic brush. It face lathered the C. O. Bigelow SC pretty good. It was its first shave and I thought it a little skritchy. Two passes and clean up with my fatboy and a Shark SC blade left me with a close comfortable shave. After my usual cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayers WH and Family Dollar Old Spice AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 6/2

Dove Men's Face Wash

C. O. Bigelow Shave Cream

Semogue 1305 Boar Brush

Gillette Fatboy F2

Shark Super Chrome (4)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

Aqua Velva Ice Blue

The C. O. Bigelow SC face lathered effortlessly with my Semogue 1305 boar brush. I turned the fatboy up to 6. Two passes with the fatboy and Shark SC blade with touch ups on my neck left me with a mighty fine close comfortable shave with a couple of weepers on my neck. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayers Cucumber WH and Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day 6/1

Dove Men's Face Wash

C. O. Bigelow Shave Cream

Semogue 1305 Boar Brush

Gillette Fatboy F2

Shark Super Chrome (3)

CWR

Thayers Cucumber WH

Pinaud Clubman AS

The C. O. Bigelow SC face lathered effortlessly with my Semogue 1305 boar brush. Two passes with the fatboy and Shark SC blade with touch ups on my neck left me with a mighty fine close comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayers Cucumber WH and Pinaud Clubman AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...