2008.02.12 Shave of the Day

Shave of the Day

Category	Mfg	Item Name	Rating 1-5	Blog Link
	Shower
Bath Soap:	Issy	Sensual Bar Soap	5
Shampoo/Conditioner:	Lucky Tiger	Super Dandruff Shampoo	4
Facial Wash:	Burt's Bees	Soap Bark & Chamomile Deep Cleansing Cream	4
Deodorant:	Tom's of Maine	Unscented Natural Deodorant	3
Hair Tonic:	Lucky Tiger	3 Roses Hair Tonic	4
Floss:	Tom's of Maine	Naturally Waxed Antiplaque Unflavored Round Floss	5
Toothbrush:	Swissco	Badger Bristle Tooth Brush	5
Toothpaste:	Tom's of Maine	Cinnamon-Clove Whole Care Toothpaste Gel	4
Mouthwash:	Listerine	Vanilla Mint Less Intense Mouthwash	3
	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:	Gillette	TTO 1970 Gold Plated, Long Black Handled Super Adjustable Double Edged Safety Razor	3	[Link]
Razor Blades:	Feather	High Stainless Platinum Double Edged Razor Blades	5	[Link]
Brush:	Omega	Boar Bristle and Chrome Handle Shave Brush	4
Bowl:	Mitsuwa	6" Beige shallow hand thrown Japanese bowl with side rest	5	[Link]
Shave Cream/Soap:	The Gentlemen's Quarter	Cinnamon Hazelnut Coffee Glycerin Shave Soap	4
Technique:		(Feather WTG/ATG)/(DE XTG/Cleanup)
	Post Shave
Aftershave Balm:	Anherb	Aftershave Conditioner	4+

Result: 4.5/5.0 I did a huh today. The Gentlemen's Quarter Shave Soap did a fade on me which is unusual. I'll have to test it again to see what's up with that. The shave was fine. Finished off with the Anherb Conditioner which is always nice.

Posted to: The Shave Den

2008.02.11 Shave of the Day

Shave of the Day

Category	Mfg	Item Name	Rating 1-5	Blog Link
	Shower
Bath Soap:	Issy	Spellbound Woods Bar Soap	5
Shampoo/Conditioner:	Nancy Boy	Shampoo	4
Facial Wash:	Burt's Bees	Soap Bark & Chamomile Deep Cleansing Cream	4
Deodorant:	Tom's of Maine	Unscented Natural Deodorant	3
Hair Tonic:	Lucky Tiger	3 Roses Hair Tonic	4
Floss:	Tom's of Maine	Naturally Waxed Antiplaque Unflavored Round Floss	5
Toothbrush:	Swissco	Badger Bristle Tooth Brush	5
Toothpaste:	Tom's of Maine	Cinnamon-Clove Whole Care Toothpaste Gel	4
Mouthwash:	Listerine	Vanilla Mint Less Intense Mouthwash	3
	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:	Israeli Persona	Super + Double Edged Razor Blades	4
Brush:	Omega	Boar Bristle and Chrome Handle Shave Brush	4
Bowl:	Mitsuwa	6" Beige shallow hand thrown Japanese bowl with side rest	5	[Link]
Shave Cream/Soap:	Kiss My Face	Unscented Shave Cream	4	[Link]
Shave Cream/Soap:	Musgo Real	Lime Oil Glycerin Shave Soap	2
Technique:		(Feather WTG/ATG)/(DE XTG/Cleanup)
	Post Shave
Aftershave:	Pinaud Clubman	Citris Musk Eau De Cologne	4
Moisturizer:	Thayer's	Witch Hazel Moisturizing Lotion	3

Result: 4.5/5.0 The Musgo Real Lime Oil Glycerin soap was a dud. I had to enhance it with some Kiss My Face Unscented Shave Cream which once again saved the day. The lather went poof. You know when you hear a lot of soap crackling you're in trouble. Too bad. The Musgo Real Shave Cream is a different animal and much better in my opinion. 3 Roses Hair Tonic is nice but discontinued.

Posted to: The Shave Den

2008.02.10 Shave of the Day

Shave of the Day

Category	Mfg	Item Name	Rating 1-5	Blog Link
	Shower
Bath Soap:	Nancy Boy	Invigorating Bar Soap	3+
Bath:	Burt's Bees	Therapeutic Bath Crystals	4
Shampoo/Conditioner:	Mama Bear	Energy Daily Shampoo	3
Facial Wash:	Burt's Bees	Soap Bark & Chamomile Deep Cleansing Cream	4
Deodorant:	Tom's of Maine	Calendula Natural Deodorant	3
Hair Tonic:	Lucky Tiger	3 Roses Hair Tonic	4
Floss:	Tom's of Maine	Naturally Waxed Antiplaque Unflavored Round Floss	5
Toothbrush:	Swissco	Badger Bristle Tooth Brush	5
Toothpaste:	Tom's of Maine	Cinnamon-Clove Whole Care Toothpaste Gel	4
Mouthwash:	Listerine	Vanilla Mint Less Intense Mouthwash	3
	Shave
Razor:	Merkur	700 Futur Adjustable Double Edged Safety Razor Satin		[Link]
Razor Blades:	Derby	Double Edged Razor Blades	4
Brush:	Shavemac	23mm Handmade Nickel Ivory Pure Badger Shave Brush	4
Bowl:	Mitsuwa	6" Beige shallow hand thrown Japanese bowl with side rest	5	[Link]
Shave Cream/Soap:	Truefitt & Hill	Ultimate Comfort Shave Cream Unscented	5
Technique:		(Feather WTG/ATG)/(DE XTG/Cleanup)
	Post Shave
Aftershave:	Thayer's	Witch Hazel Aftershave	5	[Link]
Moisturizer:	Lucky Tiger	Cocoa Butter	4

Result: 4.6/5.0 Very nice shave. Simple,smooth and clean. I had enough leftover lather that my wife used to shave with using my brush and bowl. Another nice hair tonic from Lucky Tiger but it's discontinued. I also retired the Lucky Tiger Lemon Facial Cream. Too oily and greasy. I will make it into a hoof dressing.

2008.02.08 Shave of the Day

Shave of the Day

Category	Mfg	Item Name	Rating 1-5	Blog Link
	Shower
Bath Soap:	Nancy Boy	Invigorating Bar Soap	3+
Shampoo/Conditioner:	Avalon Organics	Tea Tree & Mint Treatment Shampoo	5
Shampoo/Conditioner:	Avalon Organics	Tea Tree & Mint Treatment Conditioner	5
Facial Wash:	Lucky Tiger	Lemon Cleansing Cream	3+
Deodorant:	Tom's of Maine	Unscented Natural Deodorant	3
Hair Tonic:	Lucky Tiger	3 Purpose w/oil Hair Tonic	4
Floss:	Tom's of Maine	Naturally Waxed Antiplaque Unflavored Round Floss	5
Toothbrush:	Swissco	Badger Bristle Tooth Brush	5
Toothpaste:	Tom's of Maine	Cinnamon-Clove Whole Care Toothpaste Gel	4
Mouthwash:	Listerine	Vanilla Mint Less Intense Mouthwash	3
	Shave
Razor:	Feather	Artist Club DX Japanese Style Non-Folding Razor ACD-N	5	[Link]
Razor Blades:	Feather	Professional Blades for Feather ACD-N	4	[Link]
Razor:	Gillette	TTO 1970 Gold Plated, Long Black Handled Super Adjustable Double Edged Safety Razor	3	[Link]
Razor Blades:	Feather	High Stainless Platinum Double Edged Razor Blades	5	[Link]
Brush:	Tweezerman	Wood Handle Badger Shave Brush	3+
Bowl:	Mitsuwa	6" Beige shallow hand thrown Japanese bowl with side rest	5	[Link]
Shave Cream/Soap:	Crabtree & Evelyn	Sweet Almond Oil Glycerin Shave Soap	5	[Link]
Technique:		(Feather WTG/ATG)/(DE XTG/Cleanup)
	Post Shave
Aftershave Balm:	Nivea	Extra Soothing Sensitive Skin Balm	3+	[Link]
Aftershave:	Pinaud Clubman	Musk Aftershave Cologne	4

Result: 3.8/5.0 One nick on left side neck. I used the Lucky Tiger Lemon facial cream and it made the Feather ACD-N stick in that spot. I'm not going to use the facial cream just prior to shaving. It's much better as a night time product so that it has a chance to sink in. Otherwise, the shave was really good.

2008.02.07 Shave of the Day

Shave of the Day

Category	Mfg	Item Name	Rating 1-5	Blog Link
	Shower
Bath Soap:	Issy	Peppermint Bar Soap	5
Shampoo/Conditioner:	Lucky Tiger	Super Dandruff Shampoo	4
Facial Wash:	Neutrogena	Razor Defense Facial Scrub	3
Deodorant:	Tom's of Maine	Unscented Natural Deodorant	3
Hair Tonic:	Pinaud Clubman	Greaseless Hair Tonic
Floss:	Tom's of Maine	Naturally Waxed Antiplaque Unflavored Round Floss	5
Toothbrush:	Swissco	Badger Bristle Tooth Brush	5
Toothpaste:	Tom's of Maine	Cinnamon-Clove Whole Care Toothpaste Gel	4
Mouthwash:	Listerine	Vanilla Mint Less Intense Mouthwash	3
	Shave
Razor:	Feather	Artist Club DX Japanese Style Non-Folding Razor ACD-N	5	[Link]
Razor Blades:	Feather	Professional Blades for Feather ACD-N	4	[Link]
Razor:	Gillette	TTO 1970 Gold Plated, Long Black Handled Super Adjustable Double Edged Safety Razor	3	[Link]
Razor Blades:	Feather	High Stainless Platinum Double Edged Razor Blades	5	[Link]
Brush:	Tweezerman	Wood Handle Badger Shave Brush	3+
Bowl:	Mitsuwa	6" Beige shallow hand thrown Japanese bowl with side rest	5	[Link]
Shave Cream/Soap:	Pre de Provence	Shea Butter Shave Soap
Technique:		(Feather WTG/ATG)/(DE XTG/Cleanup)
	Post Shave
Aftershave Balm:	Mama Bear	Unscented Summer Aftershave Milk	3	[Link]
Aftershave:	Aqua Velva	Classic Ice Blue Aftershave	4	[Link]

Result: 4.6/5.0 Another great shave. This time with the Pre de Provence Shave Soap. Yes, you see it. Aqua Velva Aftershave. Now quit laughing.

2008.02.06 Shave of the Day

Shave of the Day

Category	Mfg	Item Name	Rating 1-5	Blog Link
	Shower
Bath Soap:	Issy	Peppermint Bar Soap	5
Shampoo/Conditioner:	Pinaud Clubman	Country Club Shampoo	4
Facial Wash:	Neutrogena	Razor Defense Facial Scrub	3
Deodorant:	Tom's of Maine	Unscented Natural Deodorant	3
Hair Tonic:	Pinaud Clubman	Greaseless Hair Tonic
Floss:	Tom's of Maine	Naturally Waxed Antiplaque Unflavored Round Floss	5
Toothbrush:	Swissco	Badger Bristle Tooth Brush	5
Toothpaste:	Tom's of Maine	Cinnamon-Clove Whole Care Toothpaste Gel	4
Mouthwash:	Listerine	Vanilla Mint Less Intense Mouthwash	3
	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:	Israeli Persona	Super + Double Edged Razor Blades	4
Brush:	Tweezerman	Wood Handle Badger Shave Brush	3+
Bowl:	Mitsuwa	6" Beige shallow hand thrown Japanese bowl with side rest	5	[Link]
Shave Cream/Soap:	Institut Karite	25% Shea Butter Shave Soap
Technique:		(Feather WTG/ATG)/(DE XTG/Cleanup)
	Post Shave
Aftershave Balm:	Lucky Tiger	Mint & Menthol Vanishing Cream	4
Aftershave:	Old Spice	Pure Sport Aftershave	4	[Link]

Result: 4.6/5.0 Great shave with the Institut Karite Shave Soap followed by the Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream and Old Spice.