Tuesday, July 10, 2018

SOTD: Tuesday July 10, 2018


Razor: Karve Shaving Chris Bradley Razor (C plate, 3.5” handle)
Blade: Treet (1st use)
Brush: Turn-N-Shave “Wicked”
Soap: Strike Gold Shave Clinton 
Aftershave: Strike Gold Shave Clinton 

Using the same razor, brush, soap and splash (i.e. all variables remaining constant) I figure it would be a good time to revisit some blades. It’s been a couple years since I used Treets but I found them to be slightly more on the rough end of the scale than the smooth or comfortable end. 


Sunday, July 8, 2018

SOTD: Sunday July 8, 2018


Razor: Karve Shaving Chris Bradley Razor (C plate, 3.5” handle)
Blade: Polsilver (5th use)
Brush: Turn-N-Shave “Wicked”
Soap: Strike Gold Shave Clinton 
Aftershave: Strike Gold Shave Clinton 

Back to “Just One July.” I am going to break the rules a bit and switch up to my new brush (same brush maker).

Saturday, July 7, 2018

What’s in my Dopp Kit?


Dopp Kit: Portland Leather Goods. XL size.
9” x 4.5” x 4.5”
Shampoo and Conditioner: Le Grand Bain Citron + Vetiver. I took some of the “complementary” ones from my recent stay at the Sheraton in Arlington, Virginia. This immediately became my favorite shampoo and conditioner combo. I was pleased to find out the Sheraton’s online store sells these in full sized bottles. The most apt analogy here is Costco samples. They give you a little to get you hooked and you in turn buy a product you would have normally overlooked. Ingenious really. Although I might be the first person ever to buy a brand of shampoo after helping myself to the “complementary” ones out of a hotel.
Razors: Yintal safety razor from AliExpress and Parker travel safety razor. Both cost effective and efficient razors. I recommend keeping a razor in this price range in your Dopp Kit. No bueno on losing premium priced items. 
Shaving Cream and Soap: Proraso tube cream and a D.R. Harris Marlborough shave stick. I also used a Strike Gold Shave stick on my recent trip. Samples, tube creams and shave sticks are ideal for your Dopp Kit. 
Shaving Brushes: Maggard Synthetic 22mm and Omega boar hair. Both smaller brushes and great for travel. 
Hair Gel: Schwarzkopf Göt 2B Glued. This has been my go to hair styling product for years,  tied with Style Sexy Hair (you can’t miss it in it’s blue bottle). Both products have a great degree of longevity and produce my desired style. 
Deodorant: Right Guard and Olivina Men aluminum free deodorant. 
Oral Care: Travel toothpaste and Colgate toothbrush. Much like the deodorant I have just stuck to commercially available products in this category.

Friday, July 6, 2018

Today’s Mail Call


 From left to right: Tabac aftershave balm. De Vergulde Hand from the Netherlands; in production for 450 years it is the oldest shaving soap that is still on the market. I pick up eucalyptus from it. An economical shavette from Amazon branded “Stay Sharp.” Finally a Russian travel razor from eBay which I forgot I ordered two months ago. Made of cheap metals and plastic, it disassembles into three pieces and becomes quite compact. 

SOTD: Friday July 6, 2018


Razor: Standard Razor (anodized black)
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (5th use)
Brush: Turn-N-Shave “Wicked”
Soap: Barrister & Mann Night Music 
Aftershave: Barrister & Mann Night Music

Taking a break from “Just One July,” but hey I made it five days and I wanted to break in my new brush. Great scent for this afternoon and tonight before I head out  I’ll break out the Draakar Noir. 


Wednesday, July 4, 2018

SOTD: Wednesday July 4, 2018


Razor: Karve Shaving Chris Bradley Razor (C plate, 3.5” handle)
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (3rd use)
Brush: Turn-N-Shave 24mm Boss Knot 
Soap: Strike Gold Shave Clinton 
Aftershave: Strike Gold Shave Clinton 
EDT: Strike Gold Shave Clinton  

Just one July day #4


Sunday, July 1, 2018

SOTD: Sunday July 1, 2018


Razor: Karve Shaving Chris Bradley Razor (C plate, 3.5” handle)
Blade: Polsilver (4th use)
Brush: Turn-N-Shave 24mm Boss Knot 
Soap: Strike Gold Shave Clinton 
Aftershave: Strike Gold Shave Clinton 
EDT: Strike Gold Shave Clinton  

Day 1 of #justonejuly. I wiped down this razor with Flitz so we’ll see how it patinas over the next month and how big of a dent I’ll put in this soap.