S.O.T.D. Saturday 29th April to Friday 5th May 2017

[slantman]

PAA Alpha Ecliptic Slant
Shark Super Stainless (5)
Santa Marie Del Fiore Soft Soap
Stirling Synthetic Knot
Nivea Creme Balm
Paul Sebastian After Shave

 

[Glen_Lee]

Pre-match shave. Saturday 29th April:

Razor - Merkur 45 - never too sure if it should be followed by a c
Blade - Voskhod (3)
Brush - Vulfix Progress 404
Cream - Truefitt & Hill 1805
A/s balm - Truefitt & Hill 1805

After almost 4 years of wet shaving; used Truefitt & Hill for the first time. Went for 1805 out of the sample pack. Scent wise; reminded my of a TOBS. Maybe Eton College or St James (been awhile since I last used TOBS). Obviously a very luxurious lather. You dont sell products for so long they have without nailing it

Not sure the scent is for me. The beauty of sample packs eh. Only another half dozen to try! I particularly liked the aftershave balm in terms of its performance. I look forward to trying these products again.

Richard

 

[Wazzer3]

What's your opinion on Lyric Man @Wazzer3? I know it gets a lot of love, but I've never been able to test it. Keen to hear your thoughts.

Quite like it although rose based it is not effeminate, being Amouage it is of high quality and has good silage and longevity. Worth a punt on a sample in my opinion.

 

[Wazzer3]

Quite like it although rose based it is not effeminate, being Amouage it is of high quality and has good silage and longevity. Worth a punt on a sample in my opinion.

Selfridges Manchester and Trafford Centre stock it, so a tester is available. [emoji106]

 

[Shave Monkey]

Saturday 4/29/17

Jojoba and Grapeseed oil preshave
RazoRock Ivory 22 Plissoft brush
RazoRock Medico Della Peste soap
Tradere SB razor
Personna Red blade
RazoRock Medico Della Peste AS
Every Man Jack Fragrance Free balm

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[flashashton27]

Quite like it although rose based it is not effeminate, being Amouage it is of high quality and has good silage and longevity. Worth a punt on a sample in my opinion.

Thanks @Wazzer3, I think the better half was thinking about a trip to the Trafford Centre in a few weeks, so will pop into Selfridges for a cheeky sniff.

 

[riverrun]

Razor - Merkur 45 - never too sure if it should be followed by a c

Let me put your mind at ease: No. Never.

 

[Bizzyberry]

Saturday 29th April 2017


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Pre Shave: Hot Shower, L'Oreal Hydra Power Face Wash and Proraso white
Razor: Schick Adjustable (7)
Blade: Schick Twin (NOS made in Holland) (#3)
Brush: Semogue 610
Cream: D.R. Harris Windsor
Post: Alum Block, Cold water and Humphreys witch hazel
AS: Benjamins Bay Rum

Fantastic shave today, first time using the D.R. Harris soap, I think I added a tad too much water but lather still did the job. The Schick Adjustable on no 7 with the twin blade is just perfect for me. The result was one incredibly close but very smooth shave.

 

[preidy]

My 47. Thought I'd use the old stand by today. w/Rapira Stainless.

 

[Shaverrific666]

 

[jmudrick]

I thought I'd see if the Futur clone shaves as close as the Ikon Tech. For me it didn't today, the Ikon side of my head was noticeably smoother after two passes then the Futur side. Futur setting at 4 for seemed no more efficient than at 3, I think I'm happier at the lower setting.

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[Fergiebilly]

Two Pass Shaving Routine..

Hot Water Prep & Massage with Argan Oil
Tuckmar Solingen Finest Silver Steel 5/8th Full Hollow
Hans Baier Silver Tip
Valobra Tallow Soap
Humphreys Witch Hazel

I Had a Cracking Shave Today with My Tuckmar Solingen Finest Silver Steel 5/8th Full Hollow..This One has a 16 K Synthetic Edge & its as Smooth as Butter..I have Gotten into Natural Finishers of Late but a Synthetic Edge is Almost Indistinguishable from a Natural Edge when Properly Dialled in..A Cracking Smooth & Comfortable Shave..

I Am Dolphin Smooth & Refreshed..

Billy

 

[shaunwistow]

Quick shave as in a hurry, EJ DE89 3D loaded with Gillette Rubie (#4), EJ Best Badger Brush, Palmolive Shave Stick Concoction, OSP Eucalyptus & Menthol Splash

 

[Paul L]

Brush: Omega 10098
Razor: Gillette Super Adjustable ‘F3' w/ Supermax Platinum (2)
Soap: Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Coconut Oud
Post: Thayers Rose, Aloe Vera Gel & Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours

All black everything today, what a soap and what a scent. I was unsure what to expect but I loved it. Very Oud dominant and not much coconut but it was most pleasant.
The blade worked well in the razor again, quite like these Supermax blades. Oud 24 Hours worked well with the soap, nice pairing.

Hoping a neighbour takes in my Parker Variant as I am out for the day and don't want the dreaded red card. ​

I'm seeing lots of aftershaves I've never before heard of on this forum.
This one has caught my eye in particular.
How would you describe the scent?

 

[Blademonkey]

I'm seeing lots of aftershaves I've never before heard of on this forum.
This one has caught my eye in particular.
How would you describe the scent?

It's about the same as Tom Ford Black Orchid but £100 less YMMV, but don't take my word for it buy a sample of TF and a bottle of Oud 24hrs and see for yourself, the scent lasts quite well and is one I always have a bottle of.... Frag notes...
Oudh, woody, warm, Amber, slightly sweet.
Another one that comes close is Oud black by Suroori, about £12.00 on eBay, worth looking at.

 

[Paul L]

It's about the same as Tom Ford Black Orchid but £100 less YMMV, but don't take my word for it buy a sample of TF and a bottle of Oud 24hrs and see for yourself, the scent lasts quite well and is one I always have a bottle of.... Frag notes...
Oudh, woody, warm, Amber, slightly sweet.
Another one that comes close is Oud black by Suroori, about £12.00 on eBay, worth looking at.

Thanks,

I'll drop the hint to the Mrs, it's my birthday in a few weeks time!