Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Shave of the Day - 1/31

Williams Wednesday's Cold Water Shave


Cold Water Rinse
Williams Mug Shaving Soap
Jayaruh #41 2-band Badger
Parker Variant
Gillette Silver Blue Blade
CWR
Aqua Velva 5 in 1 ASB

The Williams Mug Shaving Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #41 2-band Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Parker Variant Razor and a Gillette Silver Blue Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva 5 in 1 ASB. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Shave of the Day - 1/30

Tabac Tuesday's Cold Water Shave


Cold Water Rinse
Tabac Shave Soap
Jayaruh #41 2-band Badger
Parker Variant
Gillette Silver Blue Blade
CWR
Tabac After Shave

The Tabac Shave Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #41 2-band Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Parker Variant Razor and a Gillette Silver Blue 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, January 29, 2024

Shave of the Day - 1/29

Menthol Monday's Cold Water Shave


Cold Water Rinse
Fine Snake Bite Shave Soap
Jayaruh #41 2-band Badger
Parker Variant
Gillette Silver Blue Blade
CWR
Osage Rub

The Fine Snake Bite Shave Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #41 2-band Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Parker Variant Razor and a Gillette Silver Blue Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Osage Rub. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Sunday, January 28, 2024

Shave of the Day - 1/28

Lather Catcher Sunday's Cold Water Shave


Cold Water Rinse
Van Der Hagen Deluxe Shave Soap
Jayaruh #446 Boar/Badger
1907 Gem Jr. Lather Catcher
Personna GEM SS PTFE
CWR
Aqua Velva Musk After Shave

The Van Der Hagen Deluxe Shave Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #446 Boar/Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the 1907 Gem Jr. Lather Catcher Razor and a Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva Musk After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Saturday, January 27, 2024

Shave of the Day - 1/27

Saturday Straights' Cold Water Shave


Cold Water Rinse
Van Der Hagen Deluxe Shave Soap
Jayaruh #446 Boar/Badger
Wilbert "Acme" 5/8
CWR
Aqua Velva Musk After Shave

The Van Der Hagen Deluxe Shave Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #446 Boar/Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Wilbert "Acme" 5/8 straight gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva Musk After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Friday, January 26, 2024

Shave of the Day - 1/26

Friday's Cold Water Shave


Cold Water Rinse
Van Der Hagen Deluxe Shave Soap
Jayaruh #446 Boar/Badger
Burham Safety Razor
Burham SE Blade
CWR
Aqua Velva Musk After Shave

The Van Der Hagen Deluxe Shave Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #446 Boar/Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Burham Safety Razor and a Burham SE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva Musk After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Thursday, January 25, 2024

Shave of the Day - 1/25

Thursday's Cold Water Shave


Cold Water Rinse
Van Der Hagen Deluxe Shave Soap
Jayaruh #446 Boar/Badger
Burham Safety Razor
Feather Carbon Steel SE
CWR
Aqua Velva Musk After Shave

The Van Der Hagen Deluxe Shave Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #446 Boar/Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Burham Safety Razor and a Feather Carbon Steel SE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva Musk After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Shave of the Day - 1/24

Williams Wednesday's Cold Water Shave


Cold Water Rinse
Williams Mug Shaving Soap
Jayaruh #446 Boar/Badger
Burham Safety Razor
Feather FHS Blade
CWR
Aqua Velva Musk After Shave

The Williams Mug Shaving Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #446 Boar/Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Burham Safety Razor and a Feather FHS Blade Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva Musk After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Shave of the Day - 1/23

Tabac Tuesday's Cold Water Shave


Cold Water Rinse
Tabac Shave Soap
Jayaruh #446 Boar/Badger
Burham Safety Razor
Personna GEM SS PTFE
CWR
Tabac After Shave

The Tabac Shaving Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #446 Boar/Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Burham Safety Razor and a Personna GEM SS PTFE 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, January 22, 2024

Shave of the Day - 1/22

Menthol Monday's Cold Water Shave


Cold Water Rinse
Virgilio Valobra Shaving Soap
Jayaruh #446 Boar/Badger
Burham Safety Razor
Personna GEM SS PTFE
CWR
Osage Rub

The Virgilio Valobra Shaving Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #446 Boar/Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Burham Safety Razor and a Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Osage Rub. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Sunday, January 21, 2024

Shave of the Day - 1/21

Lather Catcher Sunday's Cold Water Shave


Cold Water Rinse
Braymore Farm Goat Milk Sandalwood Soap
Jayaruh #437
Gem Jr. Bar Lather Catcher
Personna GEM SS PTFE
CWR
Pinaud Citrus Musk Cologne

The Braymore Farm Goat Milk Sandalwood Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #437 Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gem Jr. Bar Lather Catcher Razor and a Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Pinaud Citrus Musk Cologne. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Saturday, January 20, 2024

Shave of the Day - 1/20

Saturday Straights' Cold Water Shave


Cold Water Rinse
Braymore Farm Goat Milk Sandalwood Soap
Jayaruh #437
J.R. Torrey 5/8
CWR
Pinaud Citrus Musk Cologne

The Braymore Farm Goat Milk Sandalwood Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #437 Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the J.R. Torrey 5/8 Razor gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Pinaud Citrus Musk Cologne. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Friday, January 19, 2024

Shave of the Day - 1/19

Friday's Cold Water Shave


Cold Water Rinse
Braymore Farm Goat Milk Sandalwood Soap
Jayaruh #437
Schick M Adjustable
Supply Black Label Blade
CWR
Pinaud Citrus Musk Cologne

The Braymore Farm Goat Milk Sandalwood Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #437 Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Schick M Adjustable Razor and a Supply Black Label Blade Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Pinaud Citrus Musk Cologne. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Shave of the Day - 1/18

Thursday's Cold Water Shave


Cold Water Rinse
Braymore Farm Goat Milk Sandalwood Soap
Jayaruh #437
Schick M Adjustable
Supply Black Label Blade
CWR
Pinaud Citrus Musk Cologne

The Braymore Farm Goat Milk Sandalwood Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #437 Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Schick M Adjustable Razor and a Supply Black Label Blade Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Pinaud Citrus Musk Cologne. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Shave of the Day - 1/17

Williams Wednesday's Cold Water Shave


Cold Water Rinse
Williams Mug Shaving Soap
Jayaruh #437
Schick M Adjustable
Supply Black Label Blade
CWR
Pinaud Citrus Musk Cologne

The Williams Mug Shaving Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #437 Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Schick M Adjustable Razor and a Supply Black Label Blade Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Pinaud Citrus Musk Cologne. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Mohs on the Nose

 Yesterday was the day I had the Mohs surgery on my nose. After the original excision, they found there were two spots that needed excising. Then, he reconstructed the hole.

This was the first excision.

They bandaged me and sent me to wait for results.

I am getting ready for second round.

The red areas need to be removed.

Waiting after more numbing medicine.

After the second excisions.

Bandaged to wait for results.

All done with excisions. He is planning for the reconstruction.

More numbing meds before reconstruction.

Reconstruction done.



Bandaged up  to go home.

At home chilling.

As the numbing meds wore off, the pain set in. I took a combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen. I had a rough night in my easy chair. We got some Tylenol with codeine that helped. Finally got to sleep and woke at 9 AM. I am using ibuprofen for pain, and it is manageable now. The bandage will come off this afternoon, and I will clean and redress the wound.

January 16, 1 PM

It is going to look worse before it looks better. I took the bandage off and washed the area with soap and water. Then, I gooped it with my antibiotic ointment. 


January 18

Shave of the Day - 1/16

Tabac Tuesday's Cold Water Shave


Cold Water Rinse
Tabac Shave Soap
Jayaruh #437
Schick M Adjustable
Supply Black Label Blade
CWR
Tabac After Shave

The Tabac Shave Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #437 Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Schick M Adjustable Razor and a Supply Black Label Blade 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, January 15, 2024

Shave of the Day - 1/15

Menthol Monday's Cold Water Shave


Cold Water Rinse
Ingram Shave Cream
Jayaruh #437
Schick M Adjustable
Supply Black Label Blade
CWR
Osage Rub

The Ingram Shave Cream lathered well with the Jayaruh #437 Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Schick M Adjustable Razor and a Supply Black Label Blade Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Osage Rub. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Sunday, January 14, 2024

Shave of the Day - 1/14

Lather Catcher Sunday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Derby Shave Stick
Jayaruh #71 Synthetic
C.V. Heljestrand Lather Catcher
Heljestrand Wedge
CWR
Duru Cologne

The Derby Shave Stick lathered well with the Jayaruh #71 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the C.V. Heljestrand Lather Catcher Razor and a Heljestrand Wedge Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Duru Cologne. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Saturday, January 13, 2024

Shave of the Day - 1/13

Saturday Straights' Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Derby Shave Stick
Jayaruh #71 Synthetic
Gravjura 5/8
CWR
Duru Cologne

The Derby Shave Stick lathered well with the Jayaruh #71 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gravjura 5/8 straight gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Duru Cologne. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Friday, January 12, 2024

Shave of the Day - 1/12

Friday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Derby Shave Stick
Jayaruh #71 Synthetic
Ever-Ready 1924
Personna GEM SS PTFE
CWR
Duru Cologne

The Derby Shave Stick lathered well with the Jayaruh #71 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Ever-Ready 1924 Razor and a Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Duru Cologne. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Thursday, January 11, 2024

Shave of the Day - 1/11

Thursday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Derby Shave Stick
Jayaruh #71 Synthetic
Ever-Ready 1924
Personna GEM SS PTFE
CWR
Duru Cologne

The Derby Shave Stick lathered well with the Jayaruh #71 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Ever-Ready 1924 Razor and a Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Duru Cologne. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Shave of the Day - 1/10

Williams Wednesday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Williams Mug Shaving Soap
Jayaruh #71 Synthetic
Ever-Ready 1924 
Personna GEM SS PTFE
CWR
Duru Cologne

The Williams Mug Shaving Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #71 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Ever-Ready 1924 Razor and a Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Duru Cologne. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Shave of the Day - 1/9

Tabac Tuesday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Tabac Shave Soap
Jayaruh #71 Synthetic
Ever-Ready 1924
Personna GEM SS PTFE
CWR
Tabac After Shave

The Tabac Shave Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #71 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Ever-Ready 1924 Razor and a Personna GEM SS PTFE 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, January 8, 2024

Shave of the Day - 1/8


Menthol Monday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
C.O. Bigelow Shave Cream
Jayaruh #71 Synthetic
Ever-Ready 1924
Personna GEM SS PTFE
CWR
Osage Rub

The C.O. Bigelow Shave Cream lathered well with the Jayaruh #71 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Ever-Ready 1924 Razor and a Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Osage Rub. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Sunday, January 7, 2024

Shave of the day - 1/7

Lather Catcher Sunday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Mitchel's Wool Fat
Semogue Owners Club Boar
1902 Kampfe Brothers/Star LC
Star Wedge
CWR
Clubman Pinaud Lilac Vegetal After Shave

The Mitchel's Wool Fat lathered well with the Semogue Owners Club Boar Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the 1902 Kampfe Brothers/Star Lather Catcher Razor and a Star Wedge Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Clubman Pinaud Lilac Vegetal After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

I really love this razor. It never fails to deliver for me.  I am glad that I have an original wedge blade to shave with. Thanks to Tom White for putting a nice edge on it for me. I always strop it before and after each shave.



Saturday, January 6, 2024

Shave of the day - 1/6

Saturday Straights' Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Mitchel's Wool Fat
Semogue Owners Club Boar
Fredrick Reynolds 5/8
CWR
Clubman Pinaud Lilac Vegetal After Shave

The Mitchel's Wool Fat lathered well with the Semogue Owners Club Boar Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Fredrick Reynolds 5/8 straight gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Clubman Pinaud Lilac Vegetal After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
Shave of the day - 1/7SOTD,Single Edged,3D Injector,SlimGem,Semogue,Mitchell's WF,

Friday, January 5, 2024

Shave of the day - 1/5

Friday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Mitchel's Wool Fat
Semogue Owners Club Boar
SlimGem 3D Injector Razor 
Personna Injector Blade
CWR
Clubman Pinaud Lilac Vegetal After Shave

The Mitchel's Wool Fat lathered well with the Semogue Owners Club Boar Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the SlimGem 3D Injector Razor and a Personna Injector Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Clubman Pinaud Lilac Vegetal After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Thursday, January 4, 2024

Shave of the day - 1/4

Thursday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Mitchel's Wool Fat
Semogue Owners Club Boar
SlimGem 3D Injector Razor 
Personna Injector Blade
CWR
Clubman Pinaud Lilac Vegetal After Shave

The Mitchel's Wool Fat lathered well with the Semogue Owners Club Boar Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the SlimGem 3D Injector Razor and a Personna Injector Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Clubman Pinaud Lilac Vegetal After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Gillette Three-hole Blade

I have one of Gillette's three-hole razor blades. These were the blades that Gillette made through 1935.  They say "No Stropping" and "No Honing" on the face. They sported a four digit code: this one is 2425. It has a meaning for when the blade was produced, but I have not broken the code yet. They were made through 1929.  The New blade, which was slotted, began in 1930. The New blade would fit all the Old Type 3-hole razors as well as slotted razor.

I have a Twinplex Stropper that can be used to strop the old three-hole blades and modern blades as well.
The blade is ready for stropping. With each rotation of the handle two edges are stropped simultaneously then rotating the blade 180 degrees to get it ready to strop the other two edges simultaneously. 
Below is my Gillette Model 100 razor. It has the nick name "Double Ring" given for the two rings on the handle just below the head.

The handle insert has its serial number stamped on it. This one is 225338 which means it was made in 1905.
The base plate and handle are one piece. The top plate has a long screw on it.
Next, the blade is placed over the threaded rod and the two alignment studs.
The head is placed on the baseplate. This blade is pretty ridged. 
I have seen advertisements touting this razor as an adjustable razor. As the handle is tightened, the blade is bent downward. So, theoretically, there are many points one could use for a shave from a large exposure to small.
Next the head is screwed all the way down leaving the smallest exposure.
This is a very nice open combed razor.
The back side of the blade says, "Not to be Re-sharpened."