Showing posts with label Morning TOST. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Morning TOST. Show all posts

Sunday, November 2, 2025

Shave of the Day - 11/2



Lather Catcher Sunday's Cold Water Shave
Cold Water Rinse
Vintage Life Morning TOST
Jayaruh #424 Synthetic
Ever-Ready Lather Catcher
Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade
CWR
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Pinaud Special Reserve

The Vintage Life Morning TOST Shave Soap was face-lathered well with Jayaruh #424 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Ever-Ready Lather Catcher Razor  and the Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Pinaud Special Reserve Cologne. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Saturday, November 1, 2025

Shave of the Day - 11/1

Saturday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Vintage Life Morning TOST
Jayaruh #424 Synthetic
Gem Clog-Pruf
Gem Reversible 
CWR
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Pinaud Special Reserve

The Vintage Life Morning TOST Shave Soap was face-lathered well with Jayaruh #424 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gem Clog-Pruf Razor  and the Gem Reversible Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Pinaud Special Reserve Cologne. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

I found a Gem Reversible Blade that had no rust on the edge and decided to give it a try. One edge was a little rough so I flipped it around and used the second edge. It was acceptable.

Friday, October 31, 2025

Shave of the Day - 10/31

Friday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Vintage Life Morning TOST
Jayaruh #424 Synthetic
Fatip Grande
Gillette Silver Blue
CWR
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Pinaud Special Reserve

The Vintage Life Morning TOST Shave Soap was face-lathered well with Jayaruh #424 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Fatip Grande Razor  and the Gillette Silver Blue Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Pinaud Special Reserve Cologne. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Shave of the Day - 10/30



Thursday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Vintage Life Morning TOST
Jayaruh #424 Synthetic
Gillette Goodwill, British 
Gillette Silver Blue
CWR
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Pinaud Special Reserve

The Vintage Life Morning TOST Shave Soap was face-lathered well with Jayaruh #424 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette Goodwill, British Razor  and the Gillette Silver Blue Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Pinaud Special Reserve Cologne. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Sunday, September 15, 2024

Shave of the Day - 9/15





Lather Catcher Sunday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Vintage Life Morning TOST
Semogue 1305 boar 
1902 Kampfe Brothers/Star LC
Star Wedge
Cold Water Rinse
Duru Cologne

The Vintage Life Morning TOST Shave Soap lathered well with the Semogue 1305 boar brush. Two passes and touch ups with the 1902 Kampfe Brothers/Star Lather Catcher Razor and the Star 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, September 14, 2024

Shave of the Day - 9/14





Saturday Straights' Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Vintage Life Morning TOST
Semogue 1305 boar
SXDGS 5/8
Cold Water Rinse
Duru Cologne

The Vintage Life Morning TOST Shave Soap lathered well with the Semogue 1305 boar brush. Two passes and touch ups with the SXDGS 5/8 Razor gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Duru Cologne. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Friday, September 13, 2024

Shave of the Day - 9/13





Friday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Vintage Life Morning TOST
Semogue 1305 boar 
1914 Gillette Pocket Edition 
Gillette Super Blue Blade X3
Cold Water Rinse
Duru Cologne

This if the fifth day this week using this razor/blade combination. It weighs in at 2.1 oz with the blade and has a very nice feel in the hand. The razor is 110 years old and the blade is 62 years old. They have been absolutely marvelous shaves. 


The Vintage Life Morning TOST Shave Soap lathered well with the Semogue 1305 boar brush. Two passes and touch ups with the 1914 Gillette Pocket Edition Razor and the Gillette Super Blue Blade X3 gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Duru Cologne. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Thursday, September 12, 2024

Shave of the Day - 9/12





Thursday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Vintage Life Morning TOST
Semogue 1305 boar 
1914 Gillette Pocket Edition 
Gillette Super Blue Blade X3
Cold Water Rinse
Duru Cologne

The Vintage Life Morning TOST Shave Soap lathered well with the Semogue 1305 boar brush. Two passes and touch ups with the 1914 Gillette Pocket Edition Razor and the Gillette Super Blue Blade X3 gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Duru Cologne. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Friday, November 3, 2023

Shave of the Day - 11/3

Friday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse 
Vintage Life Morning TOST Shave Soap
Bunny B-400 by Tom 
TNNSER V1 by Tom
Personna GEM SS PTFE
CWR
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Pinaud Citrus Musk EDC

The Vintage Life Morning TOST Shave Soap lathered well with the Bunny B-400 Badger brush by Tom. Two passes and touch ups with the TNNSER V1 Razor by Tom and Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and then Pinaud Citrus Musk EDC.  I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Thursday, November 2, 2023

Shave of the Day - 11/2

Thursday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Vintage Life Morning TOST Shave Soap
Bunny B-400 by Tom 
TNNSER V1 by Tom
Personna GEM SS PTFE
CWR
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Pinaud Citrus Musk EDC

The Vintage Life Morning TOST Shave Soap lathered well with the Bunny B-400 Badger brush by Tom. Two passes and touch ups with the TNNSER V1 Razor by Tom and Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and then Pinaud Citrus Musk EDC. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Sunday, June 25, 2023

Shave of the Day - 6/25



Cold Water Rinse
Vintage Life Morning TOST 
Jayaruh #292 HMW Badger
C.V. Heljestrand Lather Catcher
C.V. Heljestrand Wedge
CWR
Barbasol AS

The Vintage Life Morning TOST Shave Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #292 HMW Badger brush. Two passes and touch ups with the C.V. Heljestrand Lather Catcher Razor and a C.V. Heljestrand Wedge Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Barbasol AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Saturday, June 24, 2023

Shave of the Day - 6/24



Cold Water Rinse
Vintage Life Morning TOST 
Jayaruh #292 HMW Badger
CWR
H. Böker 5/8
Barbasol AS

The Vintage Life Morning TOST Shave Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #292 HMW Badger brush. Two passes and touch ups with the H. Böker 5/8 Straight Razor gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Barbasol AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Friday, June 23, 2023

Shave of the Day - 6/23



Cold Water Rinse
Vintage Life Morning TOST 
Jayaruh #292 HMW Badger
Pal Injecto-Matic
Vintage Pal Hollow Ground
CWR
Barbasol AS

The Vintage Life Morning TOST Shave Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #292 HMW Badger brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Pal Injecto-Matic Razor and a Vintage Pal Hollow Ground Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Barbasol AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Thursday, June 22, 2023

Shave of the Day - 6/22



Cold Water Rinse
Vintage Life Morning TOST 
Jayaruh #292 HMW Badger
Pal Injecto-Matic
Vintage Pal Hollow Ground
CWR
Barbasol AS

The Vintage Life Morning TOST Shave Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #292 HMW Badger brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Pal Injecto-Matic Razor and a Vintage Pal Hollow Ground Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Barbasol AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Sunday, April 23, 2023

Shave of the Day - 4/23


Cold Water Rinse
Morning TOST Shave Soap
Tom's B400 Two-band Badger 
Superior Lather Catcher
Personna Gem PTFE SE 
CWR
Aqua Velva Musk AS

The Morning TOST Shave Soap lathered well with the Tom's B400 Two-band Badger brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Superior Lather Catcher and a Personna Gem PTFE 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...

Saturday, April 22, 2023

Shave of the Day - 4/22


Cold Water Rinse
Morning TOST Shave Soap
Tom's B400 Two-band Badger 
Wilbert "Acme"
CWR
Aqua Velva Musk AS

The Morning TOST Shave Soap lathered well with the Tom's B400 Two-band Badger brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Wilbert "Acme" 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, April 21, 2023

Shave of the Day - 4/21


Cold Water Rinse
Morning TOST Shave Soap
Tom's B400 Two-band Badger 
Bunny V3 Injector
Supply Black Label Blade
CWR
Aqua Velva Musk AS

The Morning TOST Shave Soap lathered well with the Tom's B400 Two-band Badger brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Bunny V3 Injector Razor with the NOTSO comb and a Supply Black Label 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, April 20, 2023

Shave of the Day - 4/20


Cold Water Rinse
Williams Mug Shaving Soap
Tom's B400 Two-band Badger 
Bunny V3 Injector
Supply Black Label Blade
CWR
Aqua Velva Musk AS

The Williams Mug Shaving Soap lathered well with the Tom's B400 Two-band Badger brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Bunny V3 Injector Razor with the NOTSO comb and a Supply Black Label 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...

Sunday, October 2, 2022

Shave of the Day - 10/2


Cold Water Rinse
Vintage Life Morning TOST 
Jayaruh #424
Ever-Ready Lather Catcher
Personna GEM SS PTFE
CWR
Pinaud Clubman AS

The Vintage Life Morning TOST Shaving Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #424 brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Ever-Ready Lather Catcher and the Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Pinaud Clubman AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Saturday, October 1, 2022

Shave of the Day - 10/1


Cold Water Rinse
Vintage Life Morning TOST 
Jayaruh #424
Supply SE Injector
Supply Black Label Blade
CWR
Pinaud Clubman AS

The Vintage Life Morning TOST Shaving Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #424 brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Supply SE Injector Razor and the Supply Black Label Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Pinaud Clubman AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...