2008.05.29 Shave of the Week

*Shave of the Week*

Category	Mfg	Item Name	Rating 1-5	Blog Link
	Shower
Bath Soap:	Epicurean Shea Butter Co	Shea Butter Inspiration Hemp Oil Body/Hair Shampoo Bar (Lemon, Cedar & Eucalyptus)	4
Shampoo/Conditioner:	EO Products	Chamomile & Honey Shampoo	4	[Link]
Shampoo/Conditioner:	EO Products	Chamomile & Honey Conditioner	4	[Link]
Facial Wash:	Burt's Bees	Soap Bark & Chamomile Deep Cleansing Cream	4	[Link]
Hair Tonic:	Lucky Tiger	3 Roses Hair Tonic	4	[Link]
	Shave
Razor:	Feather	Artist Club DX Japanese Style Non-Folding Razor ACD-N	5	[Link]
Razor Blades:	Feather	Pro Guard Blades for Feather ACD-N	5	[Link]
Razor:	Merkur	38C Classic HD Long Handled Doubled Edged Safety Razor Chrome	4+	[Link]
Razor Blades:	Personna	Double Edge Super Platinum Chrome Razor Blades (Comfort Coated)	4	[Link]
Brush:	Omega	Boar Bristle and Chrome Handle Shave Brush	4
Shave Cream/Soap:	L'Occitane	Cade Shave Cream	3+
	Post Shave
Aftershave Balm:	Lucky Tiger	Mint & Menthol Vanishing Cream	4	[Link]
	Other
Shaving Other:	Face Prep	Mild cleanser begin shower. 45-60 sec HOT water end shower 20-30 sec splash begin shave.
Shaving Other:	Lather Prep	Lather building directly on face.
Shaving Other:	Technique	(Feather WTG)/(DE 45XTG/ATG Cleanup)

Result: All the shaves so far this week have been in the 4.4-4.6/5.0 range. I was out a coulpe of days last week and only shave once in five days. That seemed weird but I was real busy and shaving was not needed nor a priority So I started shaving again on Monday when I got back to work. The Cade Cream needs twice as much as other creams to get a decent lather. Once you have it though, it works quite well. I think this is the older formula, the one they had problems with, so I hope the newer formula doesn't use as much. I'm going to run through this tube pretty quick at this rate. I'm using various aftershaves like Aqua Velva, Old Spice and Pinaud Clubman to finish up the shaves with. I think I'm at the point where I will start using the same soap or cream for a week. I'm already at the point where I use the same base equipment all week except for weekend shaves. Now, if I can only decide what to use next week. A complete change up in equipment is in order I think.

2008.05.20 Shave of the Day

*Shave of the Day*

Category	Mfg	Item Name	Rating 1-5	Blog Link
	Shower
Bath Soap:	Epicurean Shea Butter Co	Shea Butter Inspiration Hemp Oil Body/Hair Shampoo Bar (Lemon, Cedar & Eucalyptus)	4
Shampoo/Conditioner:	Avalon Organics	Lemon Clarifying Shampoo w/Shea Butter	4
Shampoo/Conditioner:	Avalon Organics	Lemon Clarifying Conditioner w/Shea Butter	4
Facial Wash:	Burt's Bees	Soap Bark & Chamomile Deep Cleansing Cream	4	[Link]
Hair Tonic:	Lucky Tiger	3 Roses Hair Tonic	4	[Link]
	Shave
Razor:	Feather	Artist Club DX Japanese Style Non-Folding Razor ACD-N	5	[Link]
Razor Blades:	Feather	Pro Guard Blades for Feather ACD-N	5	[Link]
Razor:	Merkur	38C Classic HD Long Handled Doubled Edged Safety Razor Chrome	4+	[Link]
Razor Blades:	Personna	Double Edge Super Platinum Chrome Razor Blades (Comfort Coated)	4	[Link]
Brush:	Patrick Camara	24mm Custom Afzelia Burl Wood Silvertip Badger Shave Brush	3+	[Link]
Shave Cream/Soap:	Musgo Real	Crème Para Barbear Shave Cream	4	[Link]
	Post Shave
Aftershave Balm:	Lucky Tiger	Mint & Menthol Vanishing Cream	4	[Link]
Aftershave:	Old Spice	Pure Sport Aftershave	4	[Link]
	Other
Shaving Other:	Face Prep	Mild cleanser begin shower. 45-60 sec HOT water end shower 20-30 sec splash begin shave.
Shaving Other:	Lather Prep	Lather building directly on face.
Shaving Other:	Technique	(Feather WTG)/(DE 45XTG/ATG Cleanup)

4.2/5.0 A little rushed. I commuted to work on my motorcycle for the first time and I had to take all the back roads with the many stop signs and lights. I made it though! Musgo Real Crème is a standby for me and one I'll continue to keep in my rotation when I do creams. The Patrick Camara Brush was shedding today. I'll have to watch that. If it continues, I'll have to contact the maker.

2008.05.19 Shave of the Day

*Shave of the Day*

Category	Mfg	Item Name	Rating 1-5	Blog Link
	Shower
Bath Soap:	Epicurean Shea Butter Co	Shea Butter Inspiration Hemp Oil Body/Hair Shampoo Bar (Lemon, Cedar & Eucalyptus)	4
Shampoo/Conditioner:	Avalon Organics	Lemon Clarifying Shampoo w/Shea Butter	4
Shampoo/Conditioner:	Avalon Organics	Lemon Clarifying Conditioner w/Shea Butter	4
Facial Wash:	Burt's Bees	Soap Bark & Chamomile Deep Cleansing Cream	4	[Link]
Hair Tonic:	Lucky Tiger	3 Roses Hair Tonic	4	[Link]
	Shave
Razor:	Feather	Artist Club DX Japanese Style Non-Folding Razor ACD-N	5	[Link]
Razor Blades:	Feather	Pro Guard Blades for Feather ACD-N	5	[Link]
Razor:	Merkur	38C Classic HD Long Handled Doubled Edged Safety Razor Chrome	4+	[Link]
Razor Blades:	Personna	Double Edge Super Platinum Chrome Razor Blades (Comfort Coated)	4	[Link]
Brush:	Patrick Camara	24mm Custom Afzelia Burl Wood Silvertip Badger Shave Brush	3+	[Link]
Shave Cream/Soap:	Florena	Shave Cream with Chamomile and Vitamin Complex	3+
	Post Shave
Aftershave Balm:	Lucky Tiger	Mint & Menthol Vanishing Cream	4	[Link]
Aftershave:	Pinaud Clubman	Citrus Musk Eau De Cologne	4	[Link]
	Other
Shaving Other:	Face Prep	Mild cleanser begin shower. 45-60 sec HOT water end shower 20-30 sec splash begin shave.
Shaving Other:	Lather Prep	Lather building directly on face.
Shaving Other:	Technique	(Feather WTG)/(DE 45XTG/ATG Cleanup)

4.5/5.0 Lathered up nice. Decent all the way around. The Florena scent is not the best in the world but hey, it's performs decently.

2008.05.18 Shave of the Day

*Shave of the Day*

Category	Mfg	Item Name	Rating 1-5	Blog Link
	Shower
Bath Soap:	Epicurean Shea Butter Co	Shea Butter Inspiration Hemp Oil Body/Hair Shampoo Bar (Lemon, Cedar & Eucalyptus)	4
Facial Wash:	Burt's Bees	Soap Bark & Chamomile Deep Cleansing Cream	4	[Link]
Hair Tonic:	Pinaud Clubman	Eau de Portugal Hair Tonic	4	[Link]
	Shave
Razor:	Feather	Artist Club DX Japanese Style Non-Folding Razor ACD-N	5	[Link]
Razor Blades:	Feather	Pro Guard Blades for Feather ACD-N	5	[Link]
Razor:	Merkur	38C Classic HD Long Handled Doubled Edged Safety Razor Chrome	4+	[Link]
Razor Blades:	Personna	Double Edge Super Platinum Chrome Razor Blades (Comfort Coated)	4	[Link]
Brush:	Shavemac	23mm Custom Nickel Blue Silvertip Badger Fan Shaped Shave Brush	5	[Link]
Shave Cream/Soap:	Kiss My Face	Unscented Shave Cream	4	[Link]
Shave Cream/Soap:	Musgo Real	Lime Oil Glycerin Shave Soap	2
	Post Shave
Aftershave:	Master	Musk Aftershave	4
	Other
Shaving Other:	Face Prep	Mild cleanser begin shower. 45-60 sec HOT water end shower 20-30 sec splash begin shave.
Shaving Other:	Lather Prep	Lather building directly on face.
Shaving Other:	Technique	(Feather WTG)/(DE 45XTG/ATG Cleanup)

Result: 3.8/5.0 Two small weepers. One just above the upper lip and one far left neck. Bad angles on both of them. The Musgo Lime Soap is no god without the Kiss My Face to back it up. It fades in a hurry. Snap, Crackle, Pop and then gone.

2008.05.16 Shave of the Day

*Shave of the Day*

Category	Mfg	Item Name	Rating 1-5	Blog Link
	Shower
Bath Soap:	Epicurean Shea Butter Co	Shea Butter Inspiration Hemp Oil Body/Hair Shampoo Bar (Lemon, Cedar & Eucalyptus)	4
Facial Wash:	Burt's Bees	Soap Bark & Chamomile Deep Cleansing Cream	4	[Link]
	Shave
Razor:	Feather	Artist Club DX Japanese Style Non-Folding Razor ACD-N	5	[Link]
Razor Blades:	Feather	Pro Guard Blades for Feather ACD-N	5	[Link]
Razor:	Merkur	38C Classic HD Long Handled Doubled Edged Safety Razor Chrome	4+	[Link]
Razor Blades:	Personna	Double Edge Super Platinum Chrome Razor Blades (Comfort Coated)	4	[Link]
Brush:	Shavemac	23mm #157 Handmade Black Brown Finest Badger Shave Brush	4	[Link]
Shave Cream/Soap:	Wilkinson Sword	Glycerin Shave Soap Stick	3+	[Link]
	Post Shave
Aftershave Balm:	Lucky Tiger	Mint & Menthol Vanishing Cream	4	[Link]
Aftershave:	Pinaud Clubman	Citrus Musk Eau De Cologne	4	[Link]
	Other
Shaving Other:	Face Prep	Mild cleanser begin shower. 45-60 sec HOT water end shower 20-30 sec splash begin shave.
Shaving Other:	Lather Prep	Lather building directly on face.
Shaving Other:	Technique	(Feather WTG)/(DE 45XTG/ATG Cleanup)

Result: 4.3/5.0 Decent shave but the Wilkinson Shave Stick did a bit of a lather fade and didn't condition my skin as much as I would have liked. Good glide, OK cushion.

2008.05.15 Shave of the Day

*Shave of the Day*

Category	Mfg	Item Name	Rating 1-5	Blog Link
	Shower
Bath Soap:	Epicurean Shea Butter Co	Shea Butter Inspiration Hemp Oil Body/Hair Shampoo Bar (Lemon, Cedar & Eucalyptus)	4
Facial Wash:	Burt's Bees	Soap Bark & Chamomile Deep Cleansing Cream	4	[Link]
	Shave
Razor:	Feather	Artist Club DX Japanese Style Non-Folding Razor ACD-N	5	[Link]
Razor Blades:	Feather	Pro Guard Blades for Feather ACD-N	5	[Link]
Razor:	Merkur	38C Classic HD Long Handled Doubled Edged Safety Razor Chrome	4+	[Link]
Razor Blades:	Personna	Double Edge Super Platinum Chrome Razor Blades (Comfort Coated)	4	[Link]
Brush:	Shavemac	23mm #157 Handmade Black Brown Finest Badger Shave Brush	4	[Link]
Shave Cream/Soap:	Truefitt & Hill	Truefitt & Hill Luxury Shave Soap		[Link]
	Post Shave
Aftershave Balm:	Lucky Tiger	Mint & Menthol Vanishing Cream	4	[Link]
Aftershave:	Master	Musk Aftershave	4
	Other
Shaving Other:	Face Prep	Mild cleanser begin shower. 45-60 sec HOT water end shower 20-30 sec splash begin shave.
Shaving Other:	Lather Prep	Lather building directly on face.
Shaving Other:	Technique	(Feather WTG)/(DE 45XTG/ATG Cleanup)

Result: 4.5/5.0 Quick shave since I had to drop the car off at the shop for an A/C problem. The Truefitt & Hill Luxury Shave Soap as expected for such a high end soap. I've been using a Shea butter/hemp oil soap for both a shampoo and body soap. Does a nice job on my hair. Issy's soap are great for that too.

2008.05.14 Shave of the Day

*Shave of the Day*

Category	Mfg	Item Name	Rating 1-5	Blog Link
	Shower
Bath Soap:	Epicurean Shea Butter Co	Shea Butter Inspiration Hemp Oil Body/Hair Shampoo Bar (Lemon, Cedar & Eucalyptus)	4
Facial Wash:	Burt's Bees	Soap Bark & Chamomile Deep Cleansing Cream	4	[Link]
	Shave
Razor:	Feather	Artist Club DX Japanese Style Non-Folding Razor ACD-N	5	[Link]
Razor Blades:	Feather	Pro Guard Blades for Feather ACD-N	5	[Link]
Razor:	Merkur	38C Classic HD Long Handled Doubled Edged Safety Razor Chrome	4+	[Link]
Razor Blades:	Personna	Double Edge Super Platinum Chrome Razor Blades (Comfort Coated)	4	[Link]
Brush:	Shavemac	23mm #157 Handmade Black Brown Finest Badger Shave Brush	4	[Link]
Shave Cream/Soap:	Honey Bee Spa	Issey Miyake for Men Glycerin Shave Soap	3+
	Post Shave
Aftershave Balm:	Lucky Tiger	Mint & Menthol Vanishing Cream	4	[Link]
Aftershave:	Old Spice	Pure Sport Aftershave	4	[Link]
	Other
Shaving Other:	Face Prep	Mild cleanser begin shower. 45-60 sec HOT water end shower 20-30 sec splash begin shave.
Shaving Other:	Lather Prep	Lather building directly on face.
Shaving Other:	Technique	(Feather WTG)/(DE 45XTG/ATG Cleanup)

Result: 4.5/5.0 The Honeybee Soap is a little less then the other soaps I have been using lately. Not much trouble to the shave though except a touch less glide.