SOTD : Saturday 16th April - Friday 22nd April 2022.

Electrif said:
Tuesday 19th April
Claymore Evo - Schick Proline P #1 - Cadman Custom - OSP Spice Road Prototype - Old Spice AS - Aloe Vera Gel
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Today is a special birthday, so alongside my new Claymore Evo, I decided to use my beloved brush and my all time favourite OSP soap. Such a shame the original Spice Road formula did not make it commercially viable, as this prototype is a close match to the original Shulton Old Spice. The other shame is that the small amount I have left is gradually diminishing.
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Wishing you a very happy birthday, eat drink and be merry!

Paul.
 
Electrif said:
Tuesday 19th April
Claymore Evo - Schick Proline P #1 - Cadman Custom - OSP Spice Road Prototype - Old Spice AS - Aloe Vera Gel
oWMEUIJ.jpg

Today is a special birthday, so alongside my new Claymore Evo, I decided to use my beloved brush and my all time favourite OSP soap. Such a shame the original Spice Road formula did not make it commercially viable, as this prototype is a close match to the original Shulton Old Spice. The other shame is that the small amount I have left is gradually diminishing.
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Happy birthday to you - as you get older, it's all you really need to remember from the song.

Tuesday
Don't think the GSB blade pairs well with the Lupo.72. The shave was a bit rough, but produced a DFS finish.
Latigo lathered brilliantly and I now smell pretty leathery - which, depending on which special birthday @Electrif is celebrating, could be how he's feeling!
 

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Pre-funeral shave (wife's aunt). Same setup as the last shave....

Pre: shower
Razor: 20s Gillette OC
Blade: Supermax Super Stainless
Cream: Simpson's Sandalwood
Brush: Simpson's Trafalgar
Post: Dove moisturiser
EDT: Tommy

Given my propensity for blood-loss I probably should have shaved the night before, to not risk colouring my white shirt.

Two passes (WTG & ATG) Just 2 minor weepers; the one on my neck, I put a dab or Proraso as a precaution.

The blade has done 4 or 5 shaves and I could sense it was losing a bit, so time to move it on. Hopefully, my sample pack will arrive in time for the next shave.
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Electrif said:
Tuesday 19th April
Claymore Evo - Schick Proline P #1 - Cadman Custom - OSP Spice Road Prototype - Old Spice AS - Aloe Vera Gel
oWMEUIJ.jpg

Today is a special birthday, so alongside my new Claymore Evo, I decided to use my beloved brush and my all time favourite OSP soap. Such a shame the original Spice Road formula did not make it commercially viable, as this prototype is a close match to the original Shulton Old Spice. The other shame is that the small amount I have left is gradually diminishing.
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Happy Birthday and many happy returns, Arthur
 
Electrif said:
Tuesday 19th April
Claymore Evo - Schick Proline P #1 - Cadman Custom - OSP Spice Road Prototype - Old Spice AS - Aloe Vera Gel
oWMEUIJ.jpg

Today is a special birthday, so alongside my new Claymore Evo, I decided to use my beloved brush and my all time favourite OSP soap. Such a shame the original Spice Road formula did not make it commercially viable, as this prototype is a close match to the original Shulton Old Spice. The other shame is that the small amount I have left is gradually diminishing.
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Hi Arthur,
Hope the Razor is success, and you manage to celebrate the day appropriately.
Regards Mike
 
Electrif said:
Tuesday 19th April
Claymore Evo - Schick Proline P #1 - Cadman Custom - OSP Spice Road Prototype - Old Spice AS - Aloe Vera Gel
oWMEUIJ.jpg

Today is a special birthday, so alongside my new Claymore Evo, I decided to use my beloved brush and my all time favourite OSP soap. Such a shame the original Spice Road formula did not make it commercially viable, as this prototype is a close match to the original Shulton Old Spice. The other shame is that the small amount I have left is gradually diminishing.
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Happy Birthday. I’ve always been slightly jealous of those fortunate fellas that managed to get their hands in that OSP prototype.
 
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SOTD 19th Apr
Brush - Yaqi Giotto 24mm
Soap - B&M Reserve Lavender
Razor - Merkur 37c Slant
Blade - Gillette Super Blue #2
Post - TDS Kosmetika Rose lotion & Musgo Real balm
A stunningly scented and slick lather meant the mild razor/sharp, smooth blade combo could only result in a cracker of a shave. The 37c Slant is seldom used in my Den, but this shave reminds and confirms that mild, daily drivers can still deliver top notch finishes. Very nice indeed.
Take care all and enjoy your shaves.
 
Prep: Face wash
Brush: Yaqi 26mm mysterious space tuxedo
Razor: Karve brass D plate
Blade: Gillette Winner platinum (3)
Lather: OSP - sandalwood shaving cream
Post Shave: Proraso - Sandalwood - Aftershave
Fragrance: Roja - taif aoud
Excellent shave. 3 passes for BBS and one small weeper (user error , moved the razor too close to skin when rotating to other side of it in hand). Great scent on both soap and aftershave.
 
Tue 19th April

Alpha G4 Syn 28mm
Ach Brito Mogno
RR Hawk V1 Aluminium
Kai Captain Titan Mild Pink ( 3 )
Pitralon Classic A/S Lotion

I think the original Hawk is rather underrated, when coupled with a heavier handle it delivers excellent quality Shaves. I actually prefer it to my Hawk V3-OC version. Today the Shave was good with two days growth being cleared with ease.I reckon that the Hawk V2 would be an excellent starter Razor for any one wanting to try AC/SE, and it is available in UK too.

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Borygmi said:
Another birthday rolled up so decided the only thing to do was try shaving with a shavette - luckily @ATG seemed to read my mind and offer up a Feather AC SS with some pro guard blades to try….

Prep: Warm Shower and 5 days growth
Pre-shave: Proraso red preshave
Razor: Feather SS Folding
Blade: Festher pro guard (1)
Brush: AP shave co G5c 28mm
Bowl: Captains choice copper
Soap: PAA Atomic Age Bay Rum
Splash: PAA Atomic Age Bay Rum
Balm: baume.be aftershave balm

Love the scent of this soap and super slick so thought it was a good place to start. Took my time (40min start to finish….) WTG and XTG twice, ATG on cheeks.

Had my trusty Rockwell 6c on standby but not required! 5 small weepers later, done. Lovely shave - not BBS but a very close comfortable shave.

Looking forward to rolling it out again… think it’s one for the weekends with the time taken though!View attachment 87009
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Happy Birthday Have a great day
 
mpf9ret said:
Hi Arthur,
Hope the Razor is success, and you manage to celebrate the day appropriately.
Regards Mike
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Total success Mike. Thanks for the advice.
Mr. Blonde said:
Happy Birthday. I’ve always been slightly jealous of those fortunate fellas that managed to get their hands in that OSP prototype.
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Thanks. I was lucky to be a tester at the right time.
 
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Borygmi said:
Another birthday rolled up so decided the only thing to do was try shaving with a shavette - luckily @ATG seemed to read my mind and offer up a Feather AC SS with some pro guard blades to try….

Prep: Warm Shower and 5 days growth
Pre-shave: Proraso red preshave
Razor: Feather SS Folding
Blade: Festher pro guard (1)
Brush: AP shave co G5c 28mm
Bowl: Captains choice copper
Soap: PAA Atomic Age Bay Rum
Splash: PAA Atomic Age Bay Rum
Balm: baume.be aftershave balm

Love the scent of this soap and super slick so thought it was a good place to start. Took my time (40min start to finish….) WTG and XTG twice, ATG on cheeks.

Had my trusty Rockwell 6c on standby but not required! 5 small weepers later, done. Lovely shave - not BBS but a very close comfortable shave.

Looking forward to rolling it out again… think it’s one for the weekends with the time taken though!View attachment 87009
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Belated Birthday wishes. Hope you had a great day.
 
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