Shave of the Day - 10/13

It has been ten days since my last shave. I am feeling really bad about not entering into Open Comb OCtober. With the wife's help, I assembled my modest equipment for today's shave. 

I chose: 

Barbasol Original Shave Cream

TOST LE Synthetic brush

Gillette Double Ring razor (1905)

Gillette Silver Blue DE blade

Cella After Shave.

I applied cold water to my face with the brush. Then I squirted a bit of Barbasol onto the end of my brush and built a great lather on my 10 day old beard. I had decided that I would go for a full goatee, today. I did the first pass, and this 114 year old razor with its open comb and sharp Gillette Silver Blue blade reduced the significant areas with ease. I almost opted to call it a shave, but decided to lather up one more time and do a clean up pass ATG. Light easy strokes left me with a clean, close shave. I did a cold water rinse and finished off with Cella After Shave. I am looking fine and feeling fine right now. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed.

Shave of the Day - 10/4

Cold Water Rinse

Morning TOST

TOST LE

TNNSER 3D

Gem CS SE

CWR

Dove Men+Care Post Shave Balm 

My prep was just a cold water rinse. The Morning TOST Shave Soap face lathered well with the TOST LE Brush. I did two passes with the TNNSER 3D razor with a Gem CS SE Blade and ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Dove Men+Care Post Shave Balm. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 10/3

Cold Water Rinse

Morning TOST

TOST LE

TNNSER 3D

Gem CS SE

CWR

Dove Men+Care Post Shave Balm 

My prep was just a cold water rinse. The Morning TOST Shave Soap face lathered well with the TOST LE Brush. I did two passes with the TNNSER 3D razor with a Gem CS SE Blade and ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Dove Men+Care Post Shave Balm. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 10/2

Cold Water Rinse

Williams Mug Shave Soap

TOST LE

TNNSER 3D

Gem CS SE

CWR

Dove Men+Care Post Shave Balm 

My prep was just a cold water rinse. The Williams Mug Shave Soap face lathered well with the TOST LE Brush. I did two passes with the TNNSER 3D razor with a Gem CS SE Blade and ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Dove Men+Care Post Shave Balm. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 10/1

Cold Water Rinse

Tabac

TOST LE

TNNSER 3D

Gem CS SE

CWR

Tabac AS

My prep was just a cold water rinse. The Tabac Shave Soap face lathered well with the TOST LE Brush. I did two passes with the TNNSER 3D razor with a Gem CS SE Blade and ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Tabac AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 9/30

Cold Water Rinse

Fine Snake Bite

TOST LE

TNNSER 3D

Gem CS SE

CWR

Osage Rub

My prep was just a cold water rinse. The Fine Snake Bite Shave Soap face lathered well with the TOST LE Brush. I did two passes with the TNNSER 3D razor with a Gem CS SE Blade and ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Osage Rub. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 5/21

Cold Water Rinse

Morning TOST Shaving Soap

TOST LE Synthetic

TNNSER

Gem Blue Star CS

CWR

Barbasol Brisk AS

My prep was just a cold water rinse. The Morning TOST Shave Soap by Vintage Life face lathered well with the TOST LE Synthetic brush. I did two passes with the TNNSER razor with a Gem Blue Star CS blade and ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Barbasol Brisk AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

TOST LE Brush Assembly

All done...

Shave of the Day - 2/25

Proraso Pre Shave

Musgo Real 

TOST LE Synthetic

Gem 1905 Lather Catcher

Original Gem Cutlery SE

CWR

Thayer's Lemon WH

Aqua Velva Ice Blue 

I started off with Proraso Pre Shave. The Musgo Real Shaving Soap face-lathered well with the TOST LE Synthetic brush. I did two passes with the Gem 1905 Lather Catcher Razor using an Original Gem Cutlery SE blade and ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayer's Lemon WH and then Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 2/24

Proraso Pre Shave

Musgo Real 

TOST LE Synthetic

Fredrick Reynolds 5/8

CWR

Thayer's Lemon WH

Aqua Velva Ice Blue 

I started off with Proraso Pre Shave. The Musgo Real Shaving Soap face-lathered well with the TOST LE Synthetic brush. I did two passes with the Gem 1911 Lather Catcher Razor using an Original Gem Cutlery SE blade and ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayer's Lemon WH and then Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 2/23

Proraso Pre Shave

Musgo Real 

TOST LE Synthetic

Bunny V3 Injector

Schick Proline B-20

CWR

Thayer's Lemon WH

Aqua Velva Ice Blue 

I started off with Proraso Pre Shave. The Musgo Real Shaving Soap face-lathered well with the TOST LE Synthetic brush. I did two passes with the Bunny V3 Injector Razor using a Schick Proline B-20 blade and ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayer's Lemon WH and then Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 2/22

Proraso Pre Shave
Musgo Real 
TOST LE Synthetic
Bunny V3 Injector
Schick Proline B-20
CWR
Thayer's Lemon WH
Aqua Velva Ice Blue 

I started off with Proraso Pre Shave. The Musgo Real Shaving Soap face-lathered well with the TOST LE Synthetic brush. I did two passes with the Bunny V3 Injector Razor using a Schick Proline B-20 blade and ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayer's Lemon WH and then Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 2/21

Proraso Pre Shave
Williams Mug
TOST LE Synthetic
Bunny V3 Injector
Schick Proline B-20
CWR
Thayer's Lemon WH
Aqua Velva Ice Blue 

I started off with Proraso Pre Shave. The Williams Mug Shaving Soap face-lathered well with the TOST LE Synthetic brush. I did two passes with the Bunny V3 Injector Razor using a Schick Proline B-20 blade and ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayer's Lemon WH and then Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 2/20

Proraso Pre Shave

Tabac

TOST LE Synthetic

Bunny V3 Injector

Schick Proline B-20

CWR

Thayer's Lemon WH

Aqua Velva Ice Blue 

I started off with Proraso Pre Shave. The Tabac Shaving Soap face-lathered well with the TOST LE Synthetic brush. I did two passes with the Bunny V3 Injector Razor using a Schick Proline B-20 blade and ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayer's Lemon WH and then Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 2/19

Proraso Pre Shave
TSD Cool Lime
TOST LE Synthetic
Bunny V3 Injector
Schick Proline B-20
CWR
Thayer's Lemon WH
Aqua Velva Ice Blue

I started off with Proraso Pre Shave. The TSD Cool Lime Shaving Soap face-lathered well with the TOST LE Synthetic brush. I did two passes with the Bunny V3 Injector Razor using a Schick Proline B-20 blade and ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayer's Lemon WH and then Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 2/18

 

Proraso Pre Shave
Old Spice Original
TOST LE  Synthetic
Gem Jr. 1905 Lather Catcher
Original Gem Jr. SE Blade
CWR
Thayer's Lemon WH
Aqua Velva Musk

I started off with Proraso Pre Shave. The Old Spice Original Shaving Cream face-lathered well with the TOST LE  Synthetic brush. I did two passes with the Gem Jr. 1905 Lather Catcher Razor using an Original Gem Jr. SE Blade and ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayer's Lemon WH and then Aqua Velva Musk AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 2/17

Proraso Pre Shave
Old Spice Original
TOST LE  Synthetic
Dubl Duck 5/8
CWR
Thayer's Lemon WH
Aqua Velva Musk

I started off with Proraso Pre Shave. The C.O. Bigelow Shaving Cream face-lathered well with the TOST LE  Synthetic brush. I did two passes with the Dubl Duck 5/8 Razor and ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayer's Lemon WH and then Aqua Velva Musk AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 2/16

Proraso Pre Shave
Old Spice Original
TOST LE  Synthetic
Gillette President
Polsilver Super Iridium
CWR
Thayer's Lemon WH
Aqua Velva Musk

I started off with Proraso Pre Shave. The Old Spice Original Shaving Cream face-lathered well with the TOST LE  Synthetic brush. I did two passes with the Gillette President Razor using a Polsilver Super Iridium blade and ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayer's Lemon WH and then Aqua Velva Musk AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

TOST LE Brush Prototype

Original post started on January 25, 2018

I am exploring the possibility of a limited edition brush for TOST (The Original Safety 2 shaving forum). Today, I made two possible prototypes.

Update: February 2

Update: February 8, 2018

Here are three of the bulbous ferrules that Tom is making along with the "coins" for the bottom of the brushes.

I have made a total of seven handles so far.

Update: February 15, 2018

The ferrules came in today. I made three additional handles while I waited.

I dry fitted everything. Now it is time to glue them up.

OK, I have glued them up with epoxy.

February 20, 2018

I took advantage of a beautiful day today.