Shave of the Day - 6/30

Lather Catcher Sunday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse

Palmolive Shave Cream

Jayaruh #199 Synthetic

1907 Gem Jr. Lather Catcher

Personna GEM SS PTFE

CWR

Clubman Pinaud After Shave

The Palmolive Shave Cream lathered well with the Jayaruh #199 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the 1907 Gem Jr. Lather Catcher and the Personna GEM SS PTFE blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Clubman Pinaud After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 6/29

Saturday Straights' Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse

Palmolive Shave Cream

Jayaruh #199 Synthetic

Joseph Elliot 6/8 Wedge 

CWR

Clubman Pinaud After Shave

The Palmolive Shave Cream lathered well with the Jayaruh #199 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Joseph Elliot 6/8 Wedge gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Clubman Pinaud After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Jayaruh #453

Just finished JR#453. It is made with African Olivewood and topped off with a Whipped Dog Silvertip Badger Knot.

  

Shave of the Day - 6/28

Friday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse

Palmolive Shave Cream

Jayaruh #199 Synthetic

Gillette President

Gillette Silver Blue

CWR

Clubman Pinaud After Shave

The Palmolive Shave Cream lathered well with the Jayaruh #199 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette President and the Gillette Silver Blue blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Clubman Pinaud After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 6/27

Thursday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse

Palmolive Shave Cream

Jayaruh #199 Synthetic

Gillette President

Gillette Silver Blue

CWR

Clubman Pinaud After Shave

The Palmolive Shave Cream lathered well with the Jayaruh #199 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette President and the Gillette Silver Blue blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Clubman Pinaud After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 6/26

Williams Wednesday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse

Williams Mug Soap

Jayaruh #199 Synthetic

Gillette President

Gillette Silver Blue

CWR

Clubman Pinaud After Shave

The Williams Mug Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #199 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette President and the Gillette Silver Blue blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Clubman Pinaud After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 6/25

Tabac Tuesday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse

Tabac Shave Soap

Jayaruh #199 Synthetic

Gillette President

Gillette Silver Blue

CWR

Tabac After Shave

The Tabac Shave Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #199 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette President and the 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...

Shave of the Day - 6/24

Menthol Monday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse

TSD Iced Lime Shave Stick

Jayaruh #199 Synthetic

1953 Gillette President

Gillette Silver Blue

CWR

Mennen Skin Bracer

The TSD Iced Lime Shave Stick lathered well with the Jayaruh #199 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette President and the Gillette Silver Blue 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...

Shave of the Day - 6/23

Lather Catcher Sunday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse

L'Occitane Shaving Soap  

Jayaruh #452 Synthetic

Gem Jr. Bar Lather Catcher

Personna GEM SS PTFE

CWR

Aqua Velva 5 in 1 After Shave Balm

The L'Occitane Shaving Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #452 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gem Jr. Bar Lather Catcher and the Personna GEM SS PTFE blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva 5 in 1 After Shave Balm. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 6/22

Saturday Straights' Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse

L'Occitane Shaving Soap  

Jayaruh #452 Synthetic

Wilbert "Acme" 5/8

CWR

Aqua Velva 5 in 1 After Shave Balm

The L'Occitane Shaving Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #452 Synthetic 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 5 in 1 After Shave Balm. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Jayaruh #453 and 454

Olivewood blank arrives

Getting the initial shape

 

Haven't decided which will be 453 and 454 yet.

I am pleased with the amazing grain of  this Olivewood. Next step will be to separate the handles and make the holes.

  

Here they are separated and with holes ready for knots. The knots are on order, so next I will be finishing the handles while I wait on the knots to arrive.

  

  

Shave of the Day - 6/21

Friday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse

L'Occitane Shaving Soap  

Jayaruh #452 Synthetic

Schick M-2 Adjustable

Personna Injector Blade

CWR

Aqua Velva 5 in 1 After Shave Balm

The L'Occitane Shaving Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #452 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Schick M-2 Adjustable injector razor and the Personna Injector Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva 5 in 1 After Shave Balm. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 6/20

Thursday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse

L'Occitane Shaving Soap  

Jayaruh #452 Synthetic

Schick M-2 Adjustable

Personna Injector Blade

CWR

Aqua Velva 5 in 1 After Shave Balm

The L'Occitane Shaving Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #452 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Schick M-2 Adjustable injector razor and the Personna Injector Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva 5 in 1 After Shave Balm. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 6/19

Williams Wednesday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse

Williams Mug Soap

Jayaruh #452 Synthetic

Schick M-2 Adjustable

Personna Injector Blade

CWR

Aqua Velva 5 in 1 After Shave Balm

The Williams Mug Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #452 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Schick M-2 Adjustable injector razor and the Personna Injector Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva 5 in 1 After Shave Balm. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 6/18

Tabac Tuesday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse

Tabac Shave Soap

Jayaruh #452 Synthetic

Schick M-2 Adjustable

Personna Injector Blade

CWR

Tabac After Shave

The Tabac Shave Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #452 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Schick M-2 Adjustable injector razor and the Personna Injector 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...

Shave of the Day - 6/17

Menthol Monday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse

Eskimo Tuxedo Shave Soap

Jayaruh #452 Synthetic

Schick M-2 Adjustable

Personna Injector Blade

CWR

Mennen Skin Bracer

The Eskimo Tuxedo Shave Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #452 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Schick M-2 Adjustable injector razor and the Personna Injector Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Mennen Skin Bracer. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 6/16

Lather Catcher Sunday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse

Musgo Real Shave Soap

Jayaruh #450 Silvertip Badger

C.V. Heljestrand Lather Catcher

Heljestrand Wedge

CWR

Lucky Tiger After Shave

The Musgo Real Shave Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #450 Silvertip Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the C.V. Heljestrand Lather Catcher and the Heljestrand Wedge blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Lucky Tiger After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 6/15

Saturday Straights' Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse

Musgo Real Shave Soap

Jayaruh #450 Silvertip Badger

J.R. Torrey

CWR

Lucky Tiger After Shave

The Musgo Real Shave Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #450 Silvertip Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the J.R. Torrey straight gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Lucky Tiger After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 6/14

Friday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse

Musgo Real Shave Soap

Jayaruh #450 Silvertip Badger

1905 Gillette Double Ring

Nacet Stainless

CWR

Lucky Tiger After Shave

The Musgo Real Shave Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #450 Silvertip Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the 1905 Gillette Double Ring and the Nacet Stainless blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Lucky Tiger After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Jayaruh #452 Synthetic

 I completed this brush today by setting the Maggard synthetic knot.

Shave of the Day - 6/13

Thursday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse

Musgo Real Shave Soap

Jayaruh #450 Silvertip Badger

1905 Gillette Double Ring

Nacet Stainless

CWR

Lucky Tiger After Shave

The Musgo Real Shave Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #450 Silvertip Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the 1905 Gillette Double Ring and the Nacet Stainless blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Lucky Tiger After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 6/12

Williams Wednesday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse

Williams Mug Soap

Jayaruh #450 Silvertip Badger

1905 Gillette Double Ring

Nacet Stainless

CWR

Lucky Tiger After Shave

The Williams Mug Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #450 Silvertip Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the 1905 Gillette Double Ring and the Nacet Stainless blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Lucky Tiger After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 6/11

Tabac Tuesday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse

Tabac Shave Soap

Jayaruh #450 Silvertip Badger

1905 Gillette Double Ring

Nacet Stainless

CWR

Tabac After Shave

The Tabac Shave Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #450 Silvertip Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the 1905 Gillette Double Ring 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...

Shave of the Day - 6/10

Menthol Monday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse

Fine Snake Bite Shave Soap

Jayaruh #451 Silvertip Badger

1905 Gillette Double Ring

Nacet Stainless

CWR

Mennen Skin Bracer

The Fine Snake Bite Shave Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #450 Silvertip Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the 1905 Gillette Double Ring 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...

Shave of the Day - 6/9

Lather Catcher Sunday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
De Vergulde Hand Shave Soap
Jayaruh #449
1902 Kampfe Brothers/Star LC
Star Wedge
CWR
Derby City Chop Shop Winter Reserve After Shave

The De Vergulde Hand Shave Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #449 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the 1902 Kampfe Brothers/Star Lather Catcher and the Star Wedge blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Derby City Chop Shop Winter Reserve After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 6/8

Saturday Straights' Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
De Vergulde Hand Shave Soap
Jayaruh #449
Gravjura 5/8
CWR
Derby City Chop Shop Winter Reserve After Shave

The De Vergulde Hand Shave Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #449 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 Derby City Chop Shop Winter Reserve After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 6/7

Friday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
De Vergulde Hand Shave Soap
Jayaruh #449
SHaDE-Matic
Half Gillette Silver Blue
CWR
Derby City Chop Shop Winter Reserve After Shave

The De Vergulde Hand Shave Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #449 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the SHaDE-Matic razor and the Half Gillette Silver Blue blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Derby City Chop Shop Winter Reserve After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Jayaruh #451 Synthetic

 This 400 type brush handle is made from Wenge wood for Charlie in Kentucky. All it needs now is a knot. I ordered three different synthetics. Charlie can choose the one he likes best.

black synthetic

two-band synthetic

brown synthetic

Update: Completed. Charlie chose the brown. That's my favorite, too.