SOTD September 2021

[GAW9576]

Williams Wednesday!
Cold Water Shave
Pre: Neutrogena Soap Face Wash
Razor: Gem Damaskeene
Blade: Gem SS PFTE (7)
Brush: Omega 10049 Pro Boar
Soap: Williams Mug Shaving Soap
Post: Osma Alum Block, T.N. Dickinson’s Witch Hazel, Aqua Velva, Nivea Sensitive Cooling Balm

Is it sacrilegious to put a puck of Williams in a Proraso shaving mug?

After the failings of the previous Williams Wednesday, last night I did a test lather to see if I could dial it in better. Sorry Jayaruh, but I abandoned the rub it on technique. I first aggressively loaded the brush off the puck from the Proraso mug and then lathered it up in a Timeless Razor bowl. I added a good amount of water, a wee bit at a time, and beat it to within an inch of its life. This created a real thick lather that didn't dissipate when I painted it on my face.

So today I followed the same procedure, loading a bit less soap, and ended up with an adequate lather that was not as thick as yesterday. When I lathered up my face, it was a bit too airy. However, I found that if I just kept at it by painting and painting and painting...the bubbles cleared and the lather thickened up. I know Wchnu would not approve of all this fussiness with Williams, but I find a thick, hydrated lather to be best for me as a noob.

In the end a 2.5 pass shave was successful and I've redeemed myself with the Williams! I feel more comfortable with the Damaskeene with each passing shave.

Sigh. Po’ Williams. Beat like a rented mule AND bowl lathered. Ugh. 

And in a Proraso shaving mug no less.

[GAW9576]

Friday OCtober 1, 2021
Razor: Ever Ready Shovelhead/1924
Blade: Gem SS
Brush: Fluffy Industries Copper
Soap: Vintage Gillette Shave Cream
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: CFG Ghost Town Barber
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,059

The cream was gifted me and was a nice cream to use. Good protection and slickness with a pleasant scent. No Open Comb today but will be using a fair amount this month of OCtober. Got the ER Shovelhead in when a youtube viewer asked how it compares to the 1912. Had a great shave and glad to have it but it tends to hold water in the cap when you rinse it and runs down your face. Even that aside prefer the shave of the 1912. Both great razors and won't go wrong with either but 1912 for me is the preference. Find out for yourself which "floats your boat." Crummy boss making me work a Friday to get ahead for camping beginning of November. Have a great day Everyone !!

I agree on the 1912 over 1924. I need to let you borrow my 1915 Kampfe. I think you would like.

Could we get a picture of the 1915 Kampfe. I don't remember which that is.

[Dave in KY]

I agree on the 1912 over 1924. I need to let you borrow my 1915 Kampfe. I think you would like.

Could we get a picture of the 1915 Kampfe. I don't remember which that is.

   

[GAW9576]

Could we get a picture of the 1915 Kampfe. I don't remember which that is.

Very interesting. I will have to look for that video.

[TobyC]

Williams Wednesday!
Cold Water Shave
Pre: Neutrogena Soap Face Wash
Razor: Gem Damaskeene
Blade: Gem SS PFTE (7)
Brush: Omega 10049 Pro Boar
Soap: Williams Mug Shaving Soap
Post: Osma Alum Block, T.N. Dickinson’s Witch Hazel, Aqua Velva, Nivea Sensitive Cooling Balm

Is it sacrilegious to put a puck of Williams in a Proraso shaving mug?

After the failings of the previous Williams Wednesday, last night I did a test lather to see if I could dial it in better. Sorry Jayaruh, but I abandoned the rub it on technique. I first aggressively loaded the brush off the puck from the Proraso mug and then lathered it up in a Timeless Razor bowl. I added a good amount of water, a wee bit at a time, and beat it to within an inch of its life. This created a real thick lather that didn't dissipate when I painted it on my face.

So today I followed the same procedure, loading a bit less soap, and ended up with an adequate lather that was not as thick as yesterday. When I lathered up my face, it was a bit too airy. However, I found that if I just kept at it by painting and painting and painting...the bubbles cleared and the lather thickened up. I know Wchnu would not approve of all this fussiness with Williams, but I find a thick, hydrated lather to be best for me as a noob.

In the end a 2.5 pass shave was successful and I've redeemed myself with the Williams! I feel more comfortable with the Damaskeene with each passing shave.

1. You're using too much crap, like a teenage girl cut loose on the girly stuff isle with a credit card!

2. Proraso mug is fine.

3. Ditch the Timeless Razor bowl.

4. NEVER paint, scrub it into your face.


I do one pass with cleanup, chasing BBS is a fools errand.

[Old Sarge]

Williams Wednesday!
Cold Water Shave
Pre: Neutrogena Soap Face Wash
Razor: Gem Damaskeene
Blade: Gem SS PFTE (7)
Brush: Omega 10049 Pro Boar
Soap: Williams Mug Shaving Soap
Post: Osma Alum Block, T.N. Dickinson’s Witch Hazel, Aqua Velva, Nivea Sensitive Cooling Balm

Is it sacrilegious to put a puck of Williams in a Proraso shaving mug?

After the failings of the previous Williams Wednesday, last night I did a test lather to see if I could dial it in better. Sorry Jayaruh, but I abandoned the rub it on technique. I first aggressively loaded the brush off the puck from the Proraso mug and then lathered it up in a Timeless Razor bowl. I added a good amount of water, a wee bit at a time, and beat it to within an inch of its life. This created a real thick lather that didn't dissipate when I painted it on my face.

So today I followed the same procedure, loading a bit less soap, and ended up with an adequate lather that was not as thick as yesterday. When I lathered up my face, it was a bit too airy. However, I found that if I just kept at it by painting and painting and painting...the bubbles cleared and the lather thickened up. I know Wchnu would not approve of all this fussiness with Williams, but I find a thick, hydrated lather to be best for me as a noob.

In the end a 2.5 pass shave was successful and I've redeemed myself with the Williams! I feel more comfortable with the Damaskeene with each passing shave.

1. You're using too much crap, like a teenage girl cut loose on the girly stuff isle with a credit card!

2. Proraso mug is fine.

3. Ditch the Timeless Razor bowl.

4. NEVER paint, scrub it into your face.


I do one pass with cleanup, chasing BBS is a fools errand.

Thanks for the advice, TobyC!

As I messaged another member a few days past, I try to respond to you with kindness. Wether you deserve that or not is for others to judge!

[TobyC]

1. You're using too much crap, like a teenage girl cut loose on the girly stuff isle with a credit card!

2. Proraso mug is fine.

3. Ditch the Timeless Razor bowl.

4. NEVER paint, scrub it into your face.


I do one pass with cleanup, chasing BBS is a fools errand.

Thanks for the advice, TobyC!

As I messaged another member a few days past, I try to respond to you with kindness. Wether you deserve that or not is for others to judge!

It's called banter, trying to have a little fun, geez.