This week I pulled out my De Vergulde Hand Scheerzeep Extra Fris (The Guilded Hand Shaving Soap Extra Fresh). It is from the Netherlands. I had my first shave with it on July 9, 2017. I have too many different soaps. I need to pick one and use it up. This soap lathers very well and does a great job preparing my face and protecting it, too. 


I don't remember where I got my DGH, but I am glad to have it. I have 37 shaves with it so far. I use it like a stick. I wet my face and then rub it on my face and build the lather right on my face.

The Asylum AC razor has been on the market for a while, but this injector blade version is brand new.  It has the same styling as its larger sibling and is constructed of 316L steel.  It is not an injector, but a three piece design.  Bullgoose recommend the Schick Proline blades but I loaded a regular Schick blade purchased at my local pharmacy.  Loading was way less fiddly that I thought it would be.  In fact it was so easy that I got it right on the first try.  The fit and finish on the exterior of this razor is excellent.  Inside the top cap there are some grey areas, which may clean off.  Since they are under the hood, they don't bother me.  These are areas that are going to eventually show wear anyway.  The razor comes in a small cardboard box with foam lining and I found no instructions or warranty card.  Three piece razors being what they are, I'm not sure printed intructions are really needed. 
   
This US made razor is on the heavy side compared to most Schick injectors coming in at 99 grams and that was evident during the shave.  I gave myself a three pass shave this morning using TOBS cream and my usual Proraso White pre-shave cream.  The WTG and XTG passes felt good and the weight of the razor wasn't noticeable.  On the ATG, south-north pass the razor felt heavy.  I usually hold the razor between forefingers and thumb and the head felt heavy and unbalanced.  As far as cutting goes, it felt like a Schick against my skin.  Which Schick? That's hard, but maybe between a G and an I.
   

Razor: Asylum Shave Works Injector Razor
Blade: Schick Injector
Brush: Simpson Captain 2 Best Badger
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Taylor of Old Bond Street Tobacco Leaf
Aftershave: Shannon's Soaps Indigo Oud Aftershave Splash
Additional Care:
  Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented

I just pulled the trigger on the new Bullgoose Asylum injector.
   
A belated birthday present to myself, I guess.

I was at the local thrift store I sotted some unique aftershave bottles. Most of the chess set was there I picked one aftershave unopened one and the wild turkey was unopened as well. paid .50 a piece. Do aftershaves go bad with age ? 
   
   
   
   

I had my last shave today with the Kiss My Face Cool Mint Moisture Shave. It is a pleasant minty feel and smell. I can count 62 shaves since October 28, 2013. With few exceptions, I used it on Menthol Mondays where I cycled through six or so menthol shave creams/soaps. I will not be replacing it, since I have so many soaps I have to use.

RIP Kiss My Face

As I promised I am starting a thread on making a handle for a Schick injector. The razor arrived today and cleaned up nice I think it is a G1? I was able to cut the walnut up. Also I found some pieces of red cedar. I used the cracked handle for a template and dimensions . I came up with 2 roughed out handles both are 1/4 " longer that the original. I will drill the holes for the tang next, and true up the wood to the ferrule.
   
   
   
   

01/07/22
Pre      -   Pears Transparent Face Wash
Brush  -   Silver Birch Brushes - Blue Resin Silvertip
Soap   -   Ariana & Evans Asian Plum
Razor  -   Unmentionable
Blade  -   Unmentionable
Post    -   Cold water Rinse, TC's infused Witch Hazel
Balm   -   Barts Balm Lime Balm & Lotion
A/S     -   Pinaud Brandy Spice


This combination seem to be a winning combination for me, Straight in with an ATG pass then some touch ups for a very close comfortable finish.
Stay safe and enjoy your day All.

Heard about it. Found it. Tried it. Love it.  Lathers great and feels great on the face  nice and slick  
GAW9576 here is my review.
                   

I have been using yellow package Schick injector blades made in China aka "sChicks" in my vintage Schick injectors for a couple months I've been getting awesome shaves with them . I'm curious about the other brands. I know about Personna ,and supply .Is it true that supply plastic injector wont work with vintage Schick razors ? Is there any other manufacturers I'm missing out on . Thanks 

I've been on the Hunt to get my next gem razor. I have a featherweight and a 1912 .I would like something on the more aggressive side . Would that be the Micromatic open comb? 

Mild to Aggressive : Contour 2, Contour 1 , Push button ,G bar , Feather weight, MM Bullet tip, Gem JR, 1912, Damaskeene , MM CP ,Damaskeene OC, MM OC. Is this ordering correct ?