SOTD : Saturday 3th - Friday 9th August 2019

Monday AM 2019-08-05

Moss Anniversary Slate scuttle
Elite Razor Polo Speckled Amber Manchurian White (28/54)
RazoRock Orange Sunrise shaving soap
Timeless Polished Titanium/UFO Little Titan
Wilkinson 'Light Brigade' (7)
Acqua di Genova 1853 aftershave
Acqua di Parma Colonia

The new brush performed beautifully and felt great in my hand. On first use, the new soap smelled a little bit like a citrus floor wax. Its lather was good but not great. I don't really dislike it, but it certainly won't be a favorite.
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SOTD 05 Aug 2019

Pre-shave: Warm shower, Wright's Cold Tar Soap, and cold water splash.
Soap: Arko.
Brush: Simpsons Duke 2 - Best Badger.
Bowl: Giles Pottery Co - Spotty Pedestal,
Razor: Pils 101NE.
Blade: Gillette Nacet (2)
Post: Myrsol 'Plastic', followed by Ibiza Aloe - Aloe Vera Gel.
EDP: Molinard Cuir.


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First shave with Arko; it felt great at the time - good lubrication, however post shave feel, skin felt quite dry - slightly uncomfortable.

The Pils is my go to razor at the moment, loaded it with a Gillette Nacet; previously my shaves with the Pils have been with Feather, Gillette Silver Blue or Gillette 7 O'Clock Yellow. Of those blades the Yellow's have been my favourite.

Sunday's shave was my first try with the Nacet in the Pils; OMG - what a shave - DFS in 2 passes, my skin felt amazing after the second pass, and I decided just to leave it there :) In addition to the Nacet, I also shaved with a sample of Wickhams Super Smooth - wow; can't believe how good it felt on my skin.

Today, I had a 3 pass shave - BBS finish; my skin still feels quite dry - I'm in two minds whether the Arko will get another run out tomorrow or not; that said the Nacet felt slightly scratchy today; not as smooth as the Yellows... I'm not sure whether the skinn drynesss cane from the Arko, the Nacet or both? I have one schet of the Wickhams SS left to try; at the moment, I'll give that another go with the Nacet.

All the best,

Chris
 
GordyC said:
Saturday 3rd August 2019 AM
Pre-shave : Hot shower / Aqua Di Parma Colonia Shampoo and Conditioner / Molton Brown Tobacco Vanille shower gel / Proraso Red pre-shave cream
Brush : Stirling Soap Company Finest Badger
Cream : Alvarez Gomez Barberia cream
Razor / Blade : Muhle R41 / Feather (1)
Post-shave : Thayers Cucumber / Floid Vigoroso aftershave / Bart's Balm Bergamot and Vanilla/ Acqua Di Parma Colonia moisturiser
EdT : Acqua Di Parma Fico Di Amalfi

Sublime! These scents are phenomenal.

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That is a platinum shave there! Think you will be on your hands and knees a while picking up all those names you dropped! And why not? Had a friend of mine point out recently that I have got in to a habit of saving things for a special occasion, and told me to use them now. Using nice things will make the day a special occasion, and we're worth using good stuff every day. Cracking open the 180ml ADP today in your honour sir.
 
Boycie83 said:
04/08/19

Razor: Fine Marvel
Blade: Supermax Blue Diamond Titanium (3)
Brush: EJ Medium Best Badger
Soap: TOBS Rose
Pre: Floïd Oil
ASB: Floïd
ASL: Floïd Vigaroso

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A really comfortable 3 passes with a DFS+ finish. No touch-ups required.

I'm enjoying the Marvel and will give another blade a few shaves in it before switching razors. The BDT blade has been a good match for this razor.

I'm also now a fan of the TOBS Rose. A lovely light smell and an awesome performer. The EJ Best brush is also often overlooked but brings a smile to my face every time I use it. I'd happily recommend this brush to anyone starting their shaving journey.

Davidoff Cool Water is today's scent.
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I'm a TOBS rose fan too
 

SOTD : 5th August 2019.



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Shaving recipe for today.


Prep: Warm shower:/ L'OREAL ~ Men Expert Birch Sap Shower Gel.


Pre:

Cold wet flannel to my face./Bloom water face wash.

Pears ~ Transparent Soap.

Brush: Fine ~ 24mm Synthetic.

Face Lather.

Soap: Scottish Fine Shaving Soap.

Blade: Gillette Silver Blue. (3)

Razor: Kanzy ~ K100.

Post:

Cold Water Face Rinse./Homemade menthol crystals +Eucalyptus peppermint,+ Tea Tree Oil Witch Hazel Mixture./ Denim Original ASL.

Aloe Vera Gel.

Greetings,

The GSB/Kanzy K100 duo was another excellent duo. The Kanzy K100 razor isn't the most efficient razor granted, but it gives a close presentable DFS when paired together with the right blade choice,such as the GSB which gave this non-aggressive razor an efficient edge mowing through my stubble with ease. A very comfortable shave.

A enjoyable 3 pass + pick ups DFS with no errors to report.

Finishing to the shave off with a generous dollop of Aloe Vera Gel.

My face is feeling super smooth & smelling devine.
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Enjoy your day, ladies & gentlemen.:cool:
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Ferry-shave said:
SOTD 05 Aug 2019

Pre-shave: Warm shower, Wright's Cold Tar Soap, and cold water splash.
Soap: Arko.
Brush: Simpsons Duke 2 - Best Badger.
Bowl: Giles Pottery Co - Spotty Pedestal,
Razor: Pils 101NE.
Blade: Gillette Nacet (2)
Post: Myrsol 'Plastic', followed by Ibiza Aloe - Aloe Vera Gel.
EDP: Molinard Cuir.


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First shave with Arko; it felt great at the time - good lubrication, however post shave feel, skin felt quite dry - slightly uncomfortable.

The Pils is my go to razor at the moment, loaded it with a Gillette Nacet; previously my shaves with the Pils have been with Feather, Gillette Silver Blue or Gillette 7 O'Clock Yellow. Of those blades the Yellow's have been my favourite.

Sunday's shave was my first try with the Nacet in the Pils; OMG - what a shave - DFS in 2 passes, my skin felt amazing after the second pass, and I decided just to leave it there :) In addition to the Nacet, I also shaved with a sample of Wickhams Super Smooth - wow; can't believe how good it felt on my skin.

Today, I had a 3 pass shave - BBS finish; my skin still feels quite dry - I'm in two minds whether the Arko will get another run out tomorrow or not; that said the Nacet felt slightly scratchy today; not as smooth as the Yellows... I'm not sure whether the skinn drynesss cane from the Arko, the Nacet or both? I have one schet of the Wickhams SS left to try; at the moment, I'll give that another go with the Nacet.

All the best,

Chris
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Love that you're using two very polarising fragrances, Wright's has been a favourite from childhood, and I love Arko's scent too.
 
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Date:- 06 August 2019

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush:- Muhle Synth. v2.0 Silvertip Fibre Faux Horn 25/60mm knot
Soap/Cream:- The Club ~ La Cosa Nostra
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Razor/Blade:- Karve CB Brass 'B' / Polsilver Super Iridium #11
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Natural Glycerin (20), Tea Tree Antiseptic (10), Lavender (15) & Peppermint (10 drops)
Fragrance:- Tabac

OMG!..... OMG!..... My bathroom truly smells like heaven, very warm, and relaxing scent. I truly loved the smell of La Cosa Nostra, straight from my nose, I get was tobacco, whiskey, sandalwood, vanilla, spicy and something deep woody scent which is not very strong. You guys MUST!!!! get this soap into your den. The quality of the lather is very rich, creamy and slick, post-shave feels on my face is excellence with goats milk and lanolin.

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