SOTD : Saturday 19th May - Friday 25th May 2018

Select crsw spiced amber soap, LS finest badger brush (now MS), Japanese razor handmade 6/8, after shave floid Black, edc Varon Dandy[emoji145] . Do not take life so seriously, in the end you will not live out of it ...
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Sent from the Wolf's Den

Nice indeed.

I had not seen Varón Dandy for a long, long time... My late father used it, ages ago...
 
Tue 22nd May

Omega 11126
Speick Active
Schick Type N1
Schick Proline ( 8 )
Tuff Red A/S lotion

Today I used another Schick Type N, this one being teamed up with a Proline blade.not a Twin as was the N3 yesterday.Though the Shave felt smooth and comfortable, the finish was not great as obviously the blade is past its best.
I do like the long handle on these Razors, as I find them to work well on the chin and upper lip.May even use it with a fresh blade whist away for a few days.


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SOTD 22.05.18
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Pre: Warm water face splash
Soap: Wickhams 1912 Magnum sample
Brush: Yaqi 24mm Sagrada Familia synthetic
Razor: EJ89 Lined handle
Blade: Nacet (3)
Post: Cold water rinse and Thayers unscented Witch Hazel
AS: Fine Platinum

Was hoping that this would be a much better shave than Sunday evening...... and it was, slightly. Not sure what is going on, can't seem to get a decent shave at the mo. Went back to the trusty EJ89 and still managed to cut myself.... I have now thrown the blade away (that's what I'm blaming it on! ;)). Post shave inspection was actually not as bad as I had feared, so that is a positive, and the Fine platinum AS has refreshed my face and now I'm smelling good. So not bad, but not great..... Onwards and upwards! Off to drills in a bit to get hot and sweaty running about I expect!
Have a great evening guys :)
 
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REX Ambassador (4/3.5/3.5)
Gillette Silver Blue
Zenith Manchurian
Saponificio Varesino Stella Alpina
Reuzel aftershave

Another go with the Rex tonight. Tried a different blade, what I think is a pretty slick soap and had a play around with the cutting angle.
There was a little less drag but not a great improvement.
The funny thing is I find a lot less drag going against the grain.

The jury is still out but I'll persevere.

Thinking of those in Manchester tonight...
 
Date: 23 May 2018

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush:- RazoRock Plissoft Synth. 24/57mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Tabac Shaving Stick
Razor/Blade:- Merkur 34C / Astra Superior Stainless #5
Post-shave:- Thayers Witch Hazel & Tea Tree Oil / Lucky Tiger Face Moisturizer / Lucky Tiger Aftershave & Face Tonic
Fragrance:- Tabac Cologne
 
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