These are the Shave Forums I participate in. They are very handy for reference and just to hang out with some fellow wet shavers. My Forum ID for all the forums is "qhsdoitall"
The Shave Den - I'm a Moderator on this forum and consider it my wet shaving home. Lots of things to learn here and a ton of fun. Very friendly, open environment. Although hot topics like politics, religion and so on are are allowed, it's not really the place to go to for that. I would suggest going to a forum specializing in those topics.
Shave My Face - An older technology forum but a great place for wet shaving knowledge.
Straight Razor Place - If you want to learn about straight razor shaving, this is the place to go although, you will find some excellent wet shaving experts on The Shave Den forum.
Badger & Blade - One of the biggest wet shaving forums on the internet. Lots of reference material and a place to get some great deals on wet shaving items in their classified section. However, the social environment is less than ideal and the forum has a lot of visible issues. Many people are migrating from this forum to more socially friendly forums such as The Shave Den.
Other Reference Material
Mantic's Shave Videos
Leisure Guy's Shaving Blog
Leisureguy's Guide to Gourmet Shaving: Shaving Made Enjoyable
Bill's Straight Razor Info
Lynn Abrams World of Straight Razor Shaving CD
Friday, September 28, 2007
Triple Mill and Hard Shave Soaps
This is a partial list of triple milled and hard shave soaps. It does not include glycerin based soaps. The list will be updated as new information is acquired.
Arko?
Art of Shaving
Crabtree & Evelyn
Caswell-Massey
Czech & Speake
D.R. Harris
De Vergulde Hand
Durance L'ome
Erasmic
Floris
Geo F Trumpers
Gold-Dachs/Rivivage
Institut Karite
Joris
Knize 10
L'Occitane Cade
Mitchell's Wool Fat (Kent)
Penhaligons
Plisson
Pre de Provence
Provence Sante
Tabac
Taylor of Old Bond Street
Truefitt & Hill
Valobra
Van de Hagen
Ver Gulde Hand
Wilkinson Sword
Yardley
Arko?
Art of Shaving
Crabtree & Evelyn
Caswell-Massey
Czech & Speake
D.R. Harris
De Vergulde Hand
Durance L'ome
Erasmic
Floris
Geo F Trumpers
Gold-Dachs/Rivivage
Institut Karite
Joris
Knize 10
L'Occitane Cade
Mitchell's Wool Fat (Kent)
Penhaligons
Plisson
Pre de Provence
Provence Sante
Tabac
Taylor of Old Bond Street
Truefitt & Hill
Valobra
Van de Hagen
Ver Gulde Hand
Wilkinson Sword
Yardley
Merkur Razor List
11C Open Comb Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
11G Open Comb Double Edged Safety Razor Gold
12C Classic HD* Long Handled Open Comb Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome (Barber Pole)
15C Open Comb Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
15G Open Comb Double Edged Safety Razor Gold
2000 Vision Adjustable Double Edged Safety Razor Satin
23C Long Handled Classic Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
25C Long Handled Classic Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
33C Classic Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
33G Classic Double Edged Safety Razor Gold
34C Classic HD* Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
34G Classic HD* Double Edged Safety Razor Gold
37C Slant Bar HD* Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
37G Slant Bar HD* Double Edged Safety Razor Gold
38C Classic HD* Long Handled Doubled Edged Safety Razor Chrome (Barber Pole)
38R Classic HD* Red Long Handled Doubled Edged Safety Razor Chrome (Barber Pole)
38CB Classic HD* Blue Long Handled Doubled Edged Safety Razor Chrome (Barber Pole)
38CM Classic HD* Matte Long Handled Doubled Edged Safety Razor Chrome (Barber Pole)
39C Slant Bar HD* Long Handled Doubled Edged Safety Razor Chrome (Barber Pole)
41 1904 Open Comb Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
42 1904 Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
500 Progress Adjustable Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
500 Progress (Mergress#) Adjustable Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
520 Progress Adjustable Double Edged Safety Razor Gold
Note: There is supposed to be a gold plated version of the Progress razor.
700 Futur Adjustable Double Edged Safety Razor Satin
701 Futur Adjustable Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
702 Futur Adjustable Double Edged Safety Razor Gold
* Heavy Duty
# This is a custom modification to replace the plastic knob on the Progress razor with a steel knob.
Where to find these razors:
Vintage Blades LLC
ClassicShaving.com
Em's Place
Lee's Safety Razors
Knoxville Knife Shop
11G Open Comb Double Edged Safety Razor Gold
12C Classic HD* Long Handled Open Comb Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome (Barber Pole)
15C Open Comb Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
15G Open Comb Double Edged Safety Razor Gold
2000 Vision Adjustable Double Edged Safety Razor Satin
23C Long Handled Classic Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
25C Long Handled Classic Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
33C Classic Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
33G Classic Double Edged Safety Razor Gold
34C Classic HD* Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
34G Classic HD* Double Edged Safety Razor Gold
37C Slant Bar HD* Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
37G Slant Bar HD* Double Edged Safety Razor Gold
38C Classic HD* Long Handled Doubled Edged Safety Razor Chrome (Barber Pole)
38R Classic HD* Red Long Handled Doubled Edged Safety Razor Chrome (Barber Pole)
38CB Classic HD* Blue Long Handled Doubled Edged Safety Razor Chrome (Barber Pole)
38CM Classic HD* Matte Long Handled Doubled Edged Safety Razor Chrome (Barber Pole)
39C Slant Bar HD* Long Handled Doubled Edged Safety Razor Chrome (Barber Pole)
41 1904 Open Comb Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
42 1904 Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
500 Progress Adjustable Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
500 Progress (Mergress#) Adjustable Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
520 Progress Adjustable Double Edged Safety Razor Gold
Note: There is supposed to be a gold plated version of the Progress razor.
700 Futur Adjustable Double Edged Safety Razor Satin
701 Futur Adjustable Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
702 Futur Adjustable Double Edged Safety Razor Gold
* Heavy Duty
# This is a custom modification to replace the plastic knob on the Progress razor with a steel knob.
Where to find these razors:
Vintage Blades LLC
ClassicShaving.com
Em's Place
Lee's Safety Razors
Knoxville Knife Shop
Outline - Things I need to work on.
Move shave related posts from regular blog to here. - Done
Add my Shave Locker include pictures and links
Add Merkur and Triple Mill References and other lists - Done
Add favorites posts. i.e. blades, razors, creams, soaps etc.
Add How to reference materials/videos, books and so on. - Done
Add preferred Vendor links
Add Wish List
Add Linked Outline
My 1000, 2000, 3000 posts from The Shave Den - Done
Add my Shave Locker include pictures and links
Add Merkur and Triple Mill References and other lists - Done
Add favorites posts. i.e. blades, razors, creams, soaps etc.
Add How to reference materials/videos, books and so on. - Done
Add preferred Vendor links
Add Wish List
Add Linked Outline
My 1000, 2000, 3000 posts from The Shave Den - Done
2007.09.28 Shave of the Day
Shower
Bath Soap: Issy British Leather with Bass Ale Bar Soap
Shampoo/Conditioner: Avalon Organics Peppermint Revitalizing Conditioner w/Babassu Oil
Shampoo/Conditioner: Avalon Organics Peppermint Revitalizing Shampoo w/Babassu Oil
Facial Wash: Nivea Sensitive Skin Facial Wash
Deodorant: Burt's Bees Herbal Deodorant
Shave
Razor: Feather Artist Club DX Japanese Style Non-Folding Razor ACD-N
Razor: Merkur 34C Classic HD Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
Razor Blades: Feather Pro Guard Blades for Feather ACD-N
Razor Blades: Super-Max Double Edge Super Stainless Razor Blades (India)
Brush: Omega Boar Bristle and Chrome Handle Shave Brush
Bowl: Mitsuwa 6" Beige shallow hand thrown Japanese bowl with side rest
Shave Cream/Soap: Crabtree & Evelyn Sandalwood Triple Milled Shave Soap + Taylor of Old Bond Street Avocado Shave Cream = Superlather
Technique: WTG/45XTG/Cleanup
Post Shave
Aftershave: Floid Italian Style Aftershave
Moisturizer: Emu Oil
Result: 4.6/5.0 Superlather Day! Took two "different" scents and put them together to make a nice combo. Talk about thick and rich and everything. This was like day 9 on the Feather ACD-N and it went right through everything. I'm lucky if I can get 3 days on a DE. But that superlather just made it better. I won't switch over to the unguarded blades until I use up the guarded ones first. I kep one in reserve in case. Using the ACD-N has me hunting for a wedge or 1/4 hollow even more. Full hollow ground STR8 blades are tough on me until I get better with them.
Bath Soap: Issy British Leather with Bass Ale Bar Soap
Shampoo/Conditioner: Avalon Organics Peppermint Revitalizing Conditioner w/Babassu Oil
Shampoo/Conditioner: Avalon Organics Peppermint Revitalizing Shampoo w/Babassu Oil
Facial Wash: Nivea Sensitive Skin Facial Wash
Deodorant: Burt's Bees Herbal Deodorant
Shave
Razor: Feather Artist Club DX Japanese Style Non-Folding Razor ACD-N
Razor: Merkur 34C Classic HD Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
Razor Blades: Feather Pro Guard Blades for Feather ACD-N
Razor Blades: Super-Max Double Edge Super Stainless Razor Blades (India)
Brush: Omega Boar Bristle and Chrome Handle Shave Brush
Bowl: Mitsuwa 6" Beige shallow hand thrown Japanese bowl with side rest
Shave Cream/Soap: Crabtree & Evelyn Sandalwood Triple Milled Shave Soap + Taylor of Old Bond Street Avocado Shave Cream = Superlather
Technique: WTG/45XTG/Cleanup
Post Shave
Aftershave: Floid Italian Style Aftershave
Moisturizer: Emu Oil
Result: 4.6/5.0 Superlather Day! Took two "different" scents and put them together to make a nice combo. Talk about thick and rich and everything. This was like day 9 on the Feather ACD-N and it went right through everything. I'm lucky if I can get 3 days on a DE. But that superlather just made it better. I won't switch over to the unguarded blades until I use up the guarded ones first. I kep one in reserve in case. Using the ACD-N has me hunting for a wedge or 1/4 hollow even more. Full hollow ground STR8 blades are tough on me until I get better with them.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
2007.09.27 Shave of the Day
Bay Rum Day
Shower
Bath Soap: Issy British Leather with Bass Ale Bar Soap
Shampoo/Conditioner: Avalon Organics Lemon Clarifying Conditioner w/Shea Butter
Shampoo/Conditioner: Avalon Organics Lemon Clarifying Shampoo w/Shea Butter
Facial Wash: Nivea Sensitive Skin Facial Wash
Deodorant: Burt's Bees Herbal Deodorant
Shave
Razor: Feather Artist Club DX Japanese Style Non-Folding Razor ACD-N
Razor: Merkur 34C Classic HD Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
Razor Blades: Feather Pro Guard Blades for Feather ACD-N Razor
Blades: Super-Max Double Edge Super Stainless Razor Blades (India)
Brush: Crabtree & Evelyn Edwin Jagger Made Brass & Faux Ebony Best Badger Shave Brush
Bowl: Mitsuwa 6" Beige shallow hand thrown Japanese bowl with side rest
Shave Cream/Soap: The Shave Den Bay Rum Glycerin Shave Soap
Technique: WTG/45XTG/Cleanup
Post Shave
Aftershave: Ogallala Bay Rum Aftershave
Cologne: Ogallala Bay Rum Special Reserve Double Strength Cologne
Result: 4.6/5.0 One tiny weeper from XTG under chin with the Feather ACD-N. I expanding my techniques a little with that razor. Of course, Bay Rum, was the theme of the day as you can see. This was the first time using The Shave Den Bay Rum Soap. Lather and performance passes my standards for a soap with plenty of room to spare.. The scent is very good and natural without being overpowering. No irritation. The Ogallala Bay Rum aftershave and cologne continue to be one of my favorites.
Shower
Bath Soap: Issy British Leather with Bass Ale Bar Soap
Shampoo/Conditioner: Avalon Organics Lemon Clarifying Conditioner w/Shea Butter
Shampoo/Conditioner: Avalon Organics Lemon Clarifying Shampoo w/Shea Butter
Facial Wash: Nivea Sensitive Skin Facial Wash
Deodorant: Burt's Bees Herbal Deodorant
Shave
Razor: Feather Artist Club DX Japanese Style Non-Folding Razor ACD-N
Razor: Merkur 34C Classic HD Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
Razor Blades: Feather Pro Guard Blades for Feather ACD-N Razor
Blades: Super-Max Double Edge Super Stainless Razor Blades (India)
Brush: Crabtree & Evelyn Edwin Jagger Made Brass & Faux Ebony Best Badger Shave Brush
Bowl: Mitsuwa 6" Beige shallow hand thrown Japanese bowl with side rest
Shave Cream/Soap: The Shave Den Bay Rum Glycerin Shave Soap
Technique: WTG/45XTG/Cleanup
Post Shave
Aftershave: Ogallala Bay Rum Aftershave
Cologne: Ogallala Bay Rum Special Reserve Double Strength Cologne
Result: 4.6/5.0 One tiny weeper from XTG under chin with the Feather ACD-N. I expanding my techniques a little with that razor. Of course, Bay Rum, was the theme of the day as you can see. This was the first time using The Shave Den Bay Rum Soap. Lather and performance passes my standards for a soap with plenty of room to spare.. The scent is very good and natural without being overpowering. No irritation. The Ogallala Bay Rum aftershave and cologne continue to be one of my favorites.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
2007.09.26 Shave of the Day
Shower
Bath Soap: Issy British Leather with Bass Ale Bar Soap
Shampoo/Conditioner: Avalon Organics Tea Tree & Mint Treatment Conditioner Shampoo/Conditioner: Avalon Organics Tea Tree & Mint Treatment Shampoo
Facial Wash: Nivea Sensitive Skin Facial Wash
Deodorant: Burt's Bees Herbal Deodorant
Shave
Razor: Feather Artist Club DX Japanese Style Non-Folding Razor ACD-N
Razor: Merkur 37C Slant Bar HD Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
Razor Blades: Feather High Stainless Platinum Double Edged
Razor Blades Razor Blades: Feather Pro Guard Blades for Feather ACD-N
Brush: Crabtree & Evelyn Edwin Jagger Made Brass & Faux Ebony Best Badger Shave Brush Bowl: Mitsuwa 6" Beige shallow hand thrown Japanese bowl with side rest
Shave Cream/Soap: Crabtree & Evelyn Nomad Shave Cream
Technique: WTG/45XTG/Cleanup
Post Shave
Facial Toner: Thayer's Original Witch Hazel & Aloe Toner
Aftershave: Olbas Oil
Result: Smooth as silk 4.7/5.0 Nice face freeze with the Toner and Olbas Oil. I'll go through the whole pack of Guarded Feather Blades before I go to the Pro Blades.
Bath Soap: Issy British Leather with Bass Ale Bar Soap
Shampoo/Conditioner: Avalon Organics Tea Tree & Mint Treatment Conditioner Shampoo/Conditioner: Avalon Organics Tea Tree & Mint Treatment Shampoo
Facial Wash: Nivea Sensitive Skin Facial Wash
Deodorant: Burt's Bees Herbal Deodorant
Shave
Razor: Feather Artist Club DX Japanese Style Non-Folding Razor ACD-N
Razor: Merkur 37C Slant Bar HD Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
Razor Blades: Feather High Stainless Platinum Double Edged
Razor Blades Razor Blades: Feather Pro Guard Blades for Feather ACD-N
Brush: Crabtree & Evelyn Edwin Jagger Made Brass & Faux Ebony Best Badger Shave Brush Bowl: Mitsuwa 6" Beige shallow hand thrown Japanese bowl with side rest
Shave Cream/Soap: Crabtree & Evelyn Nomad Shave Cream
Technique: WTG/45XTG/Cleanup
Post Shave
Facial Toner: Thayer's Original Witch Hazel & Aloe Toner
Aftershave: Olbas Oil
Result: Smooth as silk 4.7/5.0 Nice face freeze with the Toner and Olbas Oil. I'll go through the whole pack of Guarded Feather Blades before I go to the Pro Blades.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
2007.09.25 Shave of the Day
Shower
Bath Soap: Issy British Leather with Bass Ale Bar Soap
Shampoo/Conditioner: Avalon Organics Peppermint Revitalizing Conditioner w/Babassu Oil Shampoo/Conditioner: Avalon Organics Peppermint Revitalizing Shampoo w/Babassu Oil
Facial Wash: Nivea Sensitive Skin Facial Wash
Deodorant: Burt's Bees Herbal Deodorant
Shave
Razor: Feather Artist Club DX Japanese Style Non-Folding Razor ACD-N
Razor: Merkur 37C Slant Bar HD Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
Razor Blades: Feather High Stainless Platinum Double Edged Razor Blades
Razor Blades: Feather Pro Guard Blades for Feather ACD-N
Brush: Concord Shear Cobalt Long Handle Bulb Badger Shave Brush
Bowl: Mitsuwa 6" Beige shallow hand thrown Japanese bowl with side rest
Shave Cream/Soap: Nancy Boy Signature Shave Cream
Technique: WTG/45XTG/45XTG Cleanup
Post Shave
Aftershave: Thayer's Witch Hazel Aftershave
Aftershave Balm: Mama Bear Unscented Summer Aftershave Milk
Cologne: Em's Place Balancing (Mysore Sandalwood) Cologne
Result: 4.6/5.0 Smooth as silk. Getting better with the ACD-N. Finished up with the Slant/Feather combo. Not much left for the Slant to work on except under chin and neck hollows.
Bath Soap: Issy British Leather with Bass Ale Bar Soap
Shampoo/Conditioner: Avalon Organics Peppermint Revitalizing Conditioner w/Babassu Oil Shampoo/Conditioner: Avalon Organics Peppermint Revitalizing Shampoo w/Babassu Oil
Facial Wash: Nivea Sensitive Skin Facial Wash
Deodorant: Burt's Bees Herbal Deodorant
Shave
Razor: Feather Artist Club DX Japanese Style Non-Folding Razor ACD-N
Razor: Merkur 37C Slant Bar HD Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
Razor Blades: Feather High Stainless Platinum Double Edged Razor Blades
Razor Blades: Feather Pro Guard Blades for Feather ACD-N
Brush: Concord Shear Cobalt Long Handle Bulb Badger Shave Brush
Bowl: Mitsuwa 6" Beige shallow hand thrown Japanese bowl with side rest
Shave Cream/Soap: Nancy Boy Signature Shave Cream
Technique: WTG/45XTG/45XTG Cleanup
Post Shave
Aftershave: Thayer's Witch Hazel Aftershave
Aftershave Balm: Mama Bear Unscented Summer Aftershave Milk
Cologne: Em's Place Balancing (Mysore Sandalwood) Cologne
Result: 4.6/5.0 Smooth as silk. Getting better with the ACD-N. Finished up with the Slant/Feather combo. Not much left for the Slant to work on except under chin and neck hollows.
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