Monday, January 7, 2008

2007.12.31 Shave of the Day

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Shave

Razor: Merkur 700 Futur Adjustable Double Edged Safety Razor Satin
Razor Blades: Derby Double Edged Razor Blades
Brush: Omega Boar Bristle and Chrome Handle Shave Brush
Bowl: Mitsuwa 5" Blue swirl hand thrown Japanese Rice Bowl
Shave Cream/Soap: The Gentlemen's Quarter Spiced Lime Glycerin Shave Soap
Technique:
WTG/45XTG/45XTG/Cleanup

Post Shave

Aftershave: Thayer's Witch Hazel Aftershave [Link]
Hair Tonic: Lucky Tiger Special Formula Hair Tonic [Link]
Cologne: Pinaud Clubman Draggon Noir Eau De Toilette





Result: 4.5/5.0 Nice shave and even nicer Dragon Noir Eau De Toilette. Makes
a nice combination with the Lucky Tiger Special Formula Hair Tonic.

2007.12.30 Shave of the Day

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Shave

Razor: Merkur 700 Futur Adjustable Double Edged Safety Razor Satin
Razor Blades: Derby Double Edged Razor Blades
Brush: Omega Boar Bristle and Chrome Handle Shave Brush
Bowl: Mitsuwa 5" Blue swirl hand thrown Japanese Rice Bowl
Shave Cream/Soap: Crabtree & Evelyn Sweet Almond Oil Shave Cream [Link]
Technique:
WTG/45XTG/45XTG/Cleanup

Post Shave

Aftershave: Thayer's Witch Hazel Aftershave [Link]
Hair Tonic: Lucky Tiger Special Formula Hair Tonic [Link]





Result: 4.7/5.0 Typical top of the line shave from the C&E Shave Cream.

2007.12.28 Shave of the Day

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Shave

Razor: Bill Ellis Custom 1/4 Hollow 7/8 Irish Point Straight Razor w/Yellow Heart Scales
Sharpening: The Well Shaved Gentleman Horsehide Heirloom #1 BEST Wide 3" Premium Strop
Razor: Merkur 700 Futur Adjustable Double Edged Safety Razor Satin
Razor Blades: Derby Double Edged Razor Blades
Brush: Omega Boar Bristle and Chrome Handle Shave Brush
Bowl: Mitsuwa 5" Blue swirl hand thrown Japanese Rice Bowl
Shave Cream/Soap: Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Herbal Shave Soap
Technique:
(STR8 WTG)/(DE 45XTG/45XTG/ATG Cleanup

Post Shave

Aftershave: Master Iceland Breeze Aftershave
Hair Tonic: Lucky Tiger Special Formula Hair Tonic [Link]





Result: 4.7/5.0 Very very close shave. I took extra time to make sure I did
not screw this shave up and so I could enjoy the Bill Ellis Razor better.

2007.12.27 Shave of the Day

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Shave

Razor: Merkur 700 Futur Adjustable Double Edged Safety Razor Satin
Razor Blades: Derby Double Edged Razor Blades
Brush: Omega Boar Bristle and Chrome Handle Shave Brush
Bowl: Mitsuwa 5" Blue swirl hand thrown Japanese Rice Bowl
Shave Cream/Soap: Nancy Boy Signature Shave Cream
Technique:
WTG/45XTG/45XTG/Cleanup

Post Shave

Aftershave: Em's Place Minty Menthol Aftershave and Body Splash [Link]
Hair Tonic: Lucky Tiger Special Formula Hair Tonic [Link]





Result: 4.5/5.0

2007.12.25 Shave of the Day

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Shave

Razor: Merkur 700 Futur Adjustable Double Edged Safety Razor Satin
Razor Blades: Derby Double Edged Razor Blades
Brush: Omega Boar Bristle and Chrome Handle Shave Brush
Bowl: Mitsuwa 5" Blue swirl hand thrown Japanese Rice Bowl
Shave Cream/Soap: Honey Bee Spa Old Spice Glycerin Shave Soap
Technique:
WTG/45XTG/45XTG/Cleanup

Post Shave

Aftershave Balm: Proraso Liquid Cream Aftershave Balm
Aftershave: Thayer's Witch Hazel Aftershave [Link]
Cologne: Parfums de Coeur Designer Imposters for Men: Bring It
Hair Tonic: Lucky Tiger Special Formula Hair Tonic [Link]





Result: 4.2/5.0 One nick.

2007.12.24 Shave of the Day

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Shave

Razor: Merkur 700 Futur Adjustable Double Edged Safety Razor Satin
Razor Blades: Derby Double Edged Razor Blades
Brush: Omega Boar Bristle and Chrome Handle Shave Brush
Bowl: Mitsuwa 5" Blue swirl hand thrown Japanese Rice Bowl
Shave Cream/Soap: Ogallala Bay Rum Glycerin Shave Soap - New Formula
Technique:
WTG/45XTG/45XTG/Cleanup

Post Shave

Aftershave Balm: Proraso Liquid Cream Aftershave Balm
Aftershave: Thayer's Witch Hazel Aftershave [Link]
Hair Tonic: Lucky Tiger Special Formula Hair Tonic [Link]





Result: 4.6/5.0

2007.12.23 Shave of the Day

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Shave

Razor: Merkur 700 Futur Adjustable Double Edged Safety Razor Satin
Razor Blades: Derby Double Edged Razor Blades
Brush: Omega Boar Bristle and Chrome Handle Shave Brush
Bowl: Mitsuwa 5" Blue swirl hand thrown Japanese Rice Bowl
Shave Cream/Soap: Kent Lanolin Triple Milled Shave Soap
Technique:
WTG/45XTG/45XTG/Cleanup

Post Shave

Aftershave Balm: Proraso Liquid Cream Aftershave Balm
Aftershave: Thayer's Witch Hazel Aftershave [Link]
Hair Tonic: Jeris Osage Rub Atringent Hair Tonic





Result: 4.5/5.0