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Sotd - Wednesday 20/12/17 -

Razor - Cobra Classic
blade - Schick Proline P-30 (1)
brush - Semogue 2000 boar
soap - Tabac hard soap
post - witch hazel
a/s - Tabac
balm - Weleda.

Result - my my - what a shave.

My home-coming Cobra shave - I'd been doing well with shaving more often recently but I deliberately let my beard grow in for four days to get the full effect of using the razor for the first time in months. When it was on its holidays - I was fascinated by how people found it for the first time with a variety of blades - their take on it. If there was any consensus - quite a few thought the Prolines performed the best. I'd never tried one in the Cobra before - but remembered that P. @Blademonkey - had kindly sent me a couple to try a while ago. That combination worked superbly for me too - as cleanly shaven in two passes as my normal go to - the Feather Super Pro - but oh so much easier on the face. When I loaded the blade - I wondered whether it was upside down or back to front - so apparently small was the blade gap - it does the job though - in some style. I shall be ordering some of these when Connaught get them back in stock. No danger. A big 'first world problem,' in selecting the software - so much to choose from? So - when in doubt Tabac. End of dilemma for me. In the short time I have had this brush - it just gets better and better. It's fun to use and the knot is breaking in much quicker than expected - certainly more rapidly than my 1305 did - which has a comparable grade of boar. I never normally mention the soap I use in the shower as prep for a shave but tonight I had run out of my regular choices - La Toja Magno or Agua Lavanda Puig but remembered that I had a lump of beautiful handmade rose soap that I bought in Marrakesh. I will never forget the terror - as - without really thinking it through - I dispatched it in my hold baggage in the airport on the way home. Realising that in the bag - if it was scanned - was a kilo block of something solid looking and to make matters worse - there was 300 grams of Ras el Hanout spice mixture - if you are not familiar with it - it's a finely ground brown powder. It was wrapped in layers of plastic bags by the stall keeper to keep it fresh for me. Cold terror. Obviously nobody looked or I would still be walking like John Wayne.

Enjoy your shaves one and all - yours - I.
 
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Sotd - Wednesday 20/12/17 -

Razor - Cobra Classic
blade - Schick Proline P-30 (1)
brush - Semogue 2000 boar
soap - Tabac hard soap
post - witch hazel
a/s - Tabac
balm - Wileda.

Result - my my - what a shave.

My home-coming Cobra shave - I'd been doing well with shaving more often recently but I deliberately let my beard grow in for four days to get the full effect of using the razor for the first time in months. When it was on its holidays - I was fascinated by how people found it for the first time with a variety of blades - their take on it. If there was any consensus - quite a few thought the Prolines performed the best. I'd never tried one in the Cobra before - but remembered that P. @Blademonkey - had kindly sent me a couple to try a while ago. That combination worked superbly for me too - as cleanly shaven in two passes as my normal go to - the Feather Super Pro - but oh so much easier on the face. When I loaded the blade - I wondered whether it was upside down or back to front - so apparently small was the blade gap - it does the job though - in some style. I shall be ordering some of these when Connaught get them back in stock. No danger. A big 'first world problem,' in selecting the software - so much to choose from? So - when in doubt Tabac. End of dilemma for me. In the short time I have had this brush - it just gets better and better. It's fun to use and the knot is breaking in much quicker than expected - certainly more rapidly than my 1305 did - which has a comparable grade of boar. I never normally mention the soap I use in the shower as prep for a shave but tonight I had run out of my regular choices - La Toja Magno or Agua Lavanda Puig but remembered that I had a lump of beautiful handmade rose soap that I bought in Marrakesh. I will never forget the terror - as - without really thinking it through - I dispatched it my hold baggage in the airport on the way home. Realising that in the bag - if it were scanned - was a kilo block of something solid looking and to make matters worse - there was 300 grams of Ras el Hanout spice mixture - if you are not familiar with it - it's a finely ground brown powder. It was wrapped in layers of plastic bags by the stall keeper to keep it fresh for me. Cold terror. Obviously nobody looked or I would still be walking like John Wayne.

Enjoy your shaves one and all - yours - I.
Great write up I. ......and tell her I miss her and give her a big kiss from me.;):D
 
Wed 20th December

RazoRock Syn. 24mm
Stirling Baker Street
ATT SE G1 V2
Gem S/S [ 1]
Alum Rub/Rinse off
Tuff Green A/S Lotion

My second use of a modern S/S SE-Gem Razor.this time the ATT G1 , purchased from a Forum Member. Thanks to Jesus @ronindug , great service and delivered from Spain very quickly. Though I stripped it down.there is no need to, just slacken off the handle so the top cap is unlatched. Loading a blade is easy,just ensure side slots and central slot are aligned correctly and then tighten the handle.

Having a Heavy/stubborn growth I may not be the average Shaver, so please bear that in mind. From the off the Razor Is Smooth with little blade feel,but it is quite apparent that it is reducing the whiskers. The problem for me is in the closing Stages of the Shave, the smoothness of the razor gives the impression that the shave is complete, but close inspection reveals for me a lot of polishing up work is required. For a first Shave quite a good overall quality of finish,and no doubt will suit those with lighter beards. Is It better than some of my Vintage SEs, time will tell but it does cost a lot.

By the way rinsing/cleaning a Razor Is easy, the dreaded locking device can be retained in the handle. no danger of going down the the sink, unless :mad: you are really careless.


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How did it compair against the better looking one :) P.
 
Shave head and beard profiling.
Cream veleiro, vielong brush 75 anniversary badger two bands, razir Boker silver steel 6/8, aftershave Myrsol masaje antesol, EdT pino silvestre, Honest Amish beard oil, comb Kent, Noble mustache scissors.
Already known elements of you, it should be noted that the veleiro cream gives me a better performance than his O melhor cream, in a previous shave mentioned itching blaming the Semogue 2000 bristle brush, but a companion made me the observation of the itching that he provokes the O melhor cream and if I believe it was the O melhor cream, not the brush that caused the itch, the same and I will continue to comment on their performance and confirm or discard what has been said. This very smooth massage brush with good nerve. The excellent singing razor mowing. Comfortable closure with Myrsol and good match with pino silvestre. The rest shown is for beard care. Rating 5/5. Good Wednesday friends.
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Sent from the Wolf's Den
 
SOTD: 21st December 2017.
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Shaving recipe for today.

( winter solstice shave)

Prep: Hot shower: Yardley of London ~English Lavender Soap Body Wash & Vosene Shampoo .

Pre:

warm wet flannel to my face.


Wilkinsons Fruits ~ Coconut & Vanilla Body Butter.

Brush: Omega S 10065.

Bowl Lather.

Cream: Groomed ~ Shave Cream.

Blade: Derby Extra. (2)

Razor: Parker 48R.

Warm wet flannel/ cold wet flannel to rinse my face.

Post:

Alum Block./Cold Water Face Rinse/Gillette A/S Balm.


Old Spice ~ Classic A/S .



Greetings,
My second use of the Derby Extra,paired up with my Parker 48R was
a smooth efficient duo, with no tugging issues from the derby extra blade,resulting in another comfortable 3 pass + pick ups DFS with no errors to report.

Finishing the shave of with a very generous splash of Old Spice ~ Classic aftershave.;)

Only four more days before the big fella in the red suit and the white beard pays us a visit.

Enjoy the winter solstice ladies & gentlemen, & keep safe and warm.:cool:
 
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Greetings All,

Thursday shave

One day growth and warm shave

Preparation – Showered then face washed with Clique Liquid facial soap (mild)

Soap: TOBS – Sandalwood cream
Razor: Rockwell 6C (4P)
Blade: Gillette Nacet (4th)
Brush: RazoRock 400 (face lather)

Post Shave: Hot then cold water rinse, Nivea 2 Phase followed by Proraso Red AS.

Gillette Nacet test

Day 4

The blade remained smooth and still effortlessly sliced through my whiskers. I cannot complain too much about this blade, it does exactly what it should. My only concern was Day 2, though I need to consider if that was the blade or the soap. Apart from that, the performance was good.

Usual three passes with no issues although the Nivea 2 Phase gave a little burn.

So, how does the Gillette Nacet rank (Please bear in mind, I have sensitive skin and course, thick whiskers). Overall it is a pleasant, mild razor, smooth and lasted the four days without dulling (and probably could have lasted longer). Is it better than my trusty Shark SS (which will be my bench mark)? Not quite. The post shave feel with my Shark is better and I get less burn when using post shave products. That aside, the Gillette Nacet will find a home in my den.
  1. Shark SS
  2. Gillette Nacet,
I have still not listed the blades I will be testing - slacker!!!

Cheers,


Brian
 
image.jpg ~SOTD~ Thursday 21st December

Prep ~ Shower, Donkey & Goats milk soap
Razor ~ Blackland Sabre Level Two
Blade ~ Gem SS coated
Soap ~ Razorock Plague Doctor
Brush ~ Kent BK8 Silvertip
Post ~ BBA Post Shave Balm
Scent ~ Guerlain Jicky EDP

A quick no fuss shave this morning, things to do people to see! BBS finnish as I have come to expect from this razor, just the job!
BBA and then a spray or two of the wonderful Jicky. Looking good smelling great :)

Have a nice day people.........:)
 
Prep: Hot towel
Pre shave: Prep
Razor: Sensor Excel
Blade: N/A
Brush: New Forest Tubby 1 Finest
Soap: Noble Otter: The Trail
Post: Cold water rinse / Witch Hazel / ASB Sample

What an outstanding shave.. Noble Otter: The Trail and the New Forest Tubby 1 Finest produced a phenomenal lather, so enjoyable in fact, that I made extra passes just for giggles. If you want a nomination for 'Best Newcomer, 2017', then Noble Otter has to be in the running....
 
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