Pre-shave: Dr Bronner’s Liquid Peppermint Soap
Lather: Mama Bear’s Awakening
Brush: Vie Long 13051M pure horse
Razor: Merkur 39C with a fresh Derby Extra
Post-shave: Cool water rinse, alum, and Krampert’s Finest Prototype Menthol
Shave of the day 4th July
Pre-shave: Dr Bronner’s Liquid Peppermint Soap
Lather: Prairie Creations Walter’s
Brush: Semogue TSN 2012 LE
Razor: Cadet TP-01 OC with a green Astra
Post-shave: Cool water rinse, alum, and Proraso Liquid Cream After Shave
Razor ad win
Shave of the day 2nd July
Pre-shave: Dr Bronner’s Liquid Peppermint Soap
Lather: Arko shave stick
Brush: Turkish No6
Razor: Cadet TP-01 OC with a fresh green Astra
Post-shave: Cool water rinse, alum, and Krampert’s Finest 80 Below
Shaving eBooks
I have recently bought myself a Kindle Paperwhite, and I am rather pleased with the device. For a lark, I checked out what Kindle books there is to buy:
Leisureguy’s Guide to Gourmet Shaving
I have this one in dead tree format. Recommended.
SAFETY RAZOR SHAVING: The Ins And Outs, Dos and Don’ts
Shave Like A Man: How To Save Money On Shaving Products And Get The Best Shave Of Your Life
Shaving Secrets Revealed: How To Shave With A Straight Razor And Get The Best Wet Shave Of Your Life
The Complete Beginners Guide To Shaving Brushes by Mens Shaving: Shave Great. Feel Amazing.
OLD SCHOOL SHAVING: Safety Razors, Straight Razors, Shaving Soaps, Shaving Brushes, Alum Blocs, Etc
All of these are unknowns to me… so for now they go on the wish list.
Shave of the day 30th June
Pre-shave: Dr Bronner’s Liquid Peppermint Soap
Lather: RazoRock XXX croap
Brush: Vie Long 13051M pure horse
Razor: Cadet TP-01 OC with a fresh green Astra
Post-shave: Cool water rinse, alum, and Thayers Original Witch Hazel with aloe vera
Shave of the day 27th June
Pre-shave: Dr Bronner’s Liquid Orange Soap
Lather: Mike’s Natural Orange, Cedarwood & Black Pepper soap
Brush: Vie Long 14033 mixed horse-badger
Razor: Cadet 11 TTO OC with a Flying Eagle
Post-shave: Cool water rinse, alum, and Krampert’s Finest Bay Rum
Shaving with stone blades
A rather interesting video showing making and shaving with obsidian flakes.
“I don’t advice you to try this without a good deal of prior experience… and lots of band-aids.”
Shave of the day 25th June
Pre-shave: Dr Bronner’s Liquid Peppermint Soap
Lather: Mama Bear’s Awakening
Brush: Vie Long 13051M pure horse
Razor: Cadet 11 TTO OC with a Flying Eagle
Post-shave: Cool water rinse, alum, and Krampert’s Finest Prototype Menthol
Considering a scuttle..
This one, to be presice, even if not in that colour:
