SOTD : Saturday 22nd September - Friday 28th September. 2018.

Sotd - Sunday 23rd of September -

Razor - Mergress (1.5)
blade - Gillette Aussie Spoiler (4)
brush - Simpsons Chubby 1 best
soap - RazoRock Nomad
post - witch hazel
a/s - RazoRock Nomad
balm - none
scent - Dior Eau Sauvage edp.

Result - top end.

The most nerve racking sort of shave - in the morning - before going for lunch - time was pressing - need to look presentable - please - insert the name of your chosen deity - don't let me cut myself up a treat. Bleeding at the communal table is not a good look - especially if you are an evangelist for 'proper' shaving. Got away with it - let's use a new soap - just to ramp up the anxiety levels - not the best of strategies granted. I own two or three RazoRock soaps - I like them - they are all tallow versions but this one isn't - I picked it up on bst from @shaunwistow - thank you mate - easy seamless transaction - I was taken by the scent description - which is - according to the manufacturers -

'top notes: orange blossom, bergamot and coriander, with patchouli, amber, cedar, vetiver and sandalwood at the base,' and this is what is in it -

'Stearic Acid, Aqua (Water), Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydrogenated Lanolin, Parfum (Fragrance), Argania Spinosa (Argan) Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Extract (Aloe), Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Citronellol, Limonene.'

I couldn't really separate out the scent elements with the soap - no problem - it was nice - it certainly lathered easily - like a ba***rd - in fact. Abundant. Copious. I think I over-loaded the brush - it wasn't hissy in the slightest - with moisture - the profile really becomes obvious - with the matching splash. I like them used together a lot. Post shave feel indicated no need for a balm - high praise indeed. I think my skin really likes argan oil - doesn't that have something to do with goats up trees in Morocco? Weird but true - a bit like civet coffee. Products that pass through the digestive systems of animals before use. Who ever discovered these things? So - job done - the Spoiler - even at this early stage is really the poodle's privates - blade-wise - for me. If it keeps up being this sharp and comfortable - for how long? - who knows - let's find out. The edp Dior Sauvage - to finish - when your - male - heterosexual - mate - of over thirty years - leans over during lunch - and says 'you smell lovely - what are you wearing?' - you've got something right. Ha ha. Job done - enjoy yours - one and all - cheers - I.

Oh - I was thinking more about hipster population control - the hunting them with dogs thing is probably a bit over the top - that is a pr disaster waiting to happen - I need to really work on the benevolent aspect of being a benevolent dictator. You need to take people with you. Much more humane - would be to interfere with their breeding cycle - like you do with mosquitoes - that sort of thing - but I realised - what does a female hipster look like? How can we spot them? Could you pick one out? I couldn't. Maybe - hipsters exhibit sexual dimorphism - many species do this - it is a pretty good evolutionary strategy - the obvious males get eaten by predators - their less obvious mates - disappear into the background to get on with the business of producing the offspring - typically birds - peacocks and pea hens - for instance - most obviously - birds of paradise - huge - gaudy - brightly coloured males and much smaller less obvious females. Birds of paradise are interesting - not least their name - when Europeans first became aware of them - in the early C. 16th - the locals who caught them - cut off their wings and feet - that is what they did to use them as decoration and status objects - before trading them - hence the myth - that they were 'birds of god' - kept aloft by their elaborate plumage - never touching down on terra firma. Several types share the taxonomic description 'apoda' - meaning footless in Latin. They were conflated with the legendary phoenix for quite a number of years - the first Europeans who actually saw them in the wild - were members of Ferdinand Magellan's crew - in New Guinea - on his circumnavigation of 1519 to 1522 - except Magellan didn't make it all the way around the globe - he picked a stupid fight with the - latterly to be called - Philippinos - and got killed for his trouble. Idiot - the first man to actually bring a ship home - was one Juan Sebastion Elcano - D'Elcano in some sources - the first mate on the Victoria - a Basque. Sorry - even by my standards that is a bit off topic - and not really moving the hipster problem forward. Its not easy preparing to run the world. Ha ha ha.
 
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Prep: Valobra Glycerlanolina soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: Paladin Lotus Select Badger
Soap: CRSW Glide Barbiere Sapone
Razor: Blackland Blackbird
Blade: Polsilver Super Iridium (1)
Post: CRSW Alcohol-Free Aftershave Lotion
Scent: YSL Rive Gauche EdT

First shave with the Blackbird. Aggressive but precise. A five day growth was scythed down effortlessly. Quite a bit of blade feel, but no irritation.
Was DFS+ after two passes - impressive. Went for the ATG pass and all good - BBS and no "scraped" feeling on the face that I sometimes get with aggressive razors.
The test for me will be how much skin stands up to repeated use, but a promising start.
 
By the way my favourite sandwich is cheese and strawberry jam on unbuttered brown grain bread. What is yours?
Grilled fresh King George Whiting fillets and Crayfish tail meat, on buttered white bread, with lettuce, tomato and avocado slices. Only had this combination the once, cooked on a wee boat after I had dived to provide the catch. About 10km out from Fremantle. The best sandwich and in fact best seafood meal I have ever experienced.
 
Sotd - Sunday 23rd of September -

Razor - Mergress (1.5)
blade - Gillette Aussie Spoiler (4)
brush - Simpsons Chubby 1 best
soap - RazoRock Nomad
post - witch hazel
a/s - RazoRock Nomad
balm - none
scent - Dior Eau Sauvage edp.

Result - top end.

The most nerve racking sort of shave - in the morning - before going for lunch - time was pressing - need to look presentable - please - insert the name of your chosen deity - don't let me cut myself up a treat. Bleeding at the communal table is not a good look - especially if you are an evangelist for 'proper' shaving. Got away with it - let's use a new soap - just to ramp up the anxiety levels - not the best of strategies granted. I own two or three RazoRock soaps - I like them - they are all tallow versions but this one isn't - I picked it up on bst from @shaunwistow - thank you mate - easy seamless transaction - I was taken by the scent description - which is - according to the manufacturers -

'top notes: orange blossom, bergamot and coriander, with patchouli, amber, cedar, vetiver and sandalwood at the base,' and this is what is in it -

'Stearic Acid, Aqua (Water), Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydrogenated Lanolin, Parfum (Fragrance), Argania Spinosa (Argan) Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Extract (Aloe), Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Citronellol, Limonene.'

I couldn't really separate out the scent elements with the soap - no problem - it was nice - it certainly lathered easily - like a ba***rd - in fact. Abundant. Copious. I think I over-loaded the brush - it wasn't hissy in the slightest - with moisture - the profile really becomes obvious - with the matching splash. I like them used together a lot. Post shave feel indicated no need for a balm - high praise indeed. I think my skin really likes argan oil - doesn't that have something to do with goats up trees in Morocco? Weird but true - a bit like civet coffee. Products that pass through the digestive systems of animals before use. Who ever discovered these things? So - job done - the Spoiler - even at this early stage is really the poodle's privates - blade-wise - for me. If it keeps up being this sharp and comfortable - for how long? - who knows - let's find out. The edp Dior Sauvage - to finish - when your - male - heterosexual - mate - of over thirty years - leans over during lunch - and says 'you smell lovely - what are you wearing?' - you've got something right. Ha ha. Job done - enjoy yours - one and all - cheers - I.

Oh - I was thinking more about hipster population control - the hunting them with dogs thing is probably a bit over the top - that is a pr disaster waiting to happen - I need to really work on the benevolent aspect of being a benevolent dictator. You need to take people with you. Much more humane - would be to interfere with their breeding cycle - like you do with mosquitoes - that sort of thing - but I realised - what does a female hipster look like? How can we spot them? Could you pick one out? I couldn't. Maybe - hipsters exhibit sexual dimorphism - many species do this - it is a pretty good evolutionary strategy - the obvious males get eaten by predators - their less obvious mates - disappear into the background to get on with the business of producing the offspring - typically birds - peacocks and pea hens - for instance - most obviously - birds of paradise - huge - gaudy - brightly coloured males and much smaller less obvious females. Birds of paradise are interesting - not least their name - when Europeans first became aware of them - in the early C. 16th - the locals who caught them - cut off their wings and feet - that is what they did to use them as decoration and status objects - before trading them - hence the myth - that they were 'birds of god' - kept aloft by their elaborate plumage - never touching down on terra firma. Several types share the taxonomic description 'apoda' - meaning footless in Latin. They were conflated with the legendary phoenix for quite a number of years - the first Europeans who actually saw them in the wild - were members of Ferdinand Magellan's crew - in New Guinea - on his circumnavigation of 1519 to 1522 - except Magellan didn't make it all the way around the globe - he picked a stupid fight with the - latterly to be called - Philippinos - and got killed for his trouble. Idiot - the first man to actually bring a ship home - was one Juan Sebastion Elcano - D'Elcano in some sources - the first mate on the Victoria - a Basque. Sorry - even by my standards that is a bit off topic - and not really moving the hipster problem forward. Its not easy preparing to run the world. Ha ha ha.
That cheered me up on a cold Monday morning. Superb Iain.
 
Sunday 23rd September

Wickham 1912 Russian Leather
RazoRock 400
FatIp Piccolo
Voskhod (4)
Nivea 2 Phase Aftershave

First time using this little FatIp razor and it was a pleasure. Not aggressive and very smooth.
Easy peasy two passes and a sooth enough finish to look presentable for work on Monday morning.
 
Date: 24 September 2018

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush:- Stirling Finest Badger 26/54mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Declaration Grooming ~ Bandwagon
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Razor/Blade:- Rockwell 6C 'R6' / Vintage NOS Gillette Super Stainless (spoiler) #6
Post-shave:- Thayers Witch Hazel & Tea Tree Oil / Lucky Tiger Aftershave & Face Tonic / Lucky Tiger Face Moisturizer
Fragrance:- Proraso Wood & Spice
 
7 o'clock open comb, merkur blade *10 (?), semogue 1800, home mixed rose soap, patrich noir a/s, Bond balm

really enjoying my shaves recently - I'm using a lot of soap so the slickness is through the roof :) don't know if anyone is familiar with the Patrich Noir a/s. I bought it in Rome for 3 euros- it smells amazing but, my god - the strength of it! I'm using about 1ml per shave and can still smell if in the afternoon. good stuff but it's going to last forever
 
Sotd - Sunday 23rd of September -

Razor - Mergress (1.5)
blade - Gillette Aussie Spoiler (4)
brush - Simpsons Chubby 1 best
soap - RazoRock Nomad
post - witch hazel
a/s - RazoRock Nomad
balm - none
scent - Dior Eau Sauvage edp.

Result - top end.

The most nerve racking sort of shave - in the morning - before going for lunch - time was pressing - need to look presentable - please - insert the name of your chosen deity - don't let me cut myself up a treat. Bleeding at the communal table is not a good look - especially if you are an evangelist for 'proper' shaving. Got away with it - let's use a new soap - just to ramp up the anxiety levels - not the best of strategies granted. I own two or three RazoRock soaps - I like them - they are all tallow versions but this one isn't - I picked it up on bst from @shaunwistow - thank you mate - easy seamless transaction - I was taken by the scent description - which is - according to the manufacturers -

'top notes: orange blossom, bergamot and coriander, with patchouli, amber, cedar, vetiver and sandalwood at the base,' and this is what is in it -

'Stearic Acid, Aqua (Water), Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydrogenated Lanolin, Parfum (Fragrance), Argania Spinosa (Argan) Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Extract (Aloe), Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Citronellol, Limonene.'

I couldn't really separate out the scent elements with the soap - no problem - it was nice - it certainly lathered easily - like a ba***rd - in fact. Abundant. Copious. I think I over-loaded the brush - it wasn't hissy in the slightest - with moisture - the profile really becomes obvious - with the matching splash. I like them used together a lot. Post shave feel indicated no need for a balm - high praise indeed. I think my skin really likes argan oil - doesn't that have something to do with goats up trees in Morocco? Weird but true - a bit like civet coffee. Products that pass through the digestive systems of animals before use. Who ever discovered these things? So - job done - the Spoiler - even at this early stage is really the poodle's privates - blade-wise - for me. If it keeps up being this sharp and comfortable - for how long? - who knows - let's find out. The edp Dior Sauvage - to finish - when your - male - heterosexual - mate - of over thirty years - leans over during lunch - and says 'you smell lovely - what are you wearing?' - you've got something right. Ha ha. Job done - enjoy yours - one and all - cheers - I.

Oh - I was thinking more about hipster population control - the hunting them with dogs thing is probably a bit over the top - that is a pr disaster waiting to happen - I need to really work on the benevolent aspect of being a benevolent dictator. You need to take people with you. Much more humane - would be to interfere with their breeding cycle - like you do with mosquitoes - that sort of thing - but I realised - what does a female hipster look like? How can we spot them? Could you pick one out? I couldn't. Maybe - hipsters exhibit sexual dimorphism - many species do this - it is a pretty good evolutionary strategy - the obvious males get eaten by predators - their less obvious mates - disappear into the background to get on with the business of producing the offspring - typically birds - peacocks and pea hens - for instance - most obviously - birds of paradise - huge - gaudy - brightly coloured males and much smaller less obvious females. Birds of paradise are interesting - not least their name - when Europeans first became aware of them - in the early C. 16th - the locals who caught them - cut off their wings and feet - that is what they did to use them as decoration and status objects - before trading them - hence the myth - that they were 'birds of god' - kept aloft by their elaborate plumage - never touching down on terra firma. Several types share the taxonomic description 'apoda' - meaning footless in Latin. They were conflated with the legendary phoenix for quite a number of years - the first Europeans who actually saw them in the wild - were members of Ferdinand Magellan's crew - in New Guinea - on his circumnavigation of 1519 to 1522 - except Magellan didn't make it all the way around the globe - he picked a stupid fight with the - latterly to be called - Philippinos - and got killed for his trouble. Idiot - the first man to actually bring a ship home - was one Juan Sebastion Elcano - D'Elcano in some sources - the first mate on the Victoria - a Basque. Sorry - even by my standards that is a bit off topic - and not really moving the hipster problem forward. Its not easy preparing to run the world. Ha ha ha.
A great read as always, Iain.
 
Monday 24th September
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Yaqi Sagrada Familia - OSP Sandalwood - Ever Ready 1914 - GEM S/S Coated #1 - Alum - Superdrug Forest Fresh A/S - Dove Instant Hydration cream

Extremely comfortable and ultra close shave today. Squeaky clean and well impressed.

Good day all!!!
 
24th September

Prep: Warm water face wash, Proraso White Pre shave cream

Musgo Real Classic Soap (sample)
Bodyshop Synthetic Brush
Edwin Jagger DE87
Feather Hi Stainless (5)
Alum Block
Barts Balm Cinnamon Lotion

Body Shop Maca Root Balm (sample)

Ok but not great shave. So far out of all the DE blades tested I like Feather the most but 5 times was perhaps one too many for me. Quite like the Musgo soap though.
 
Sunday 23rd September PM

Pre-shave:- Hot shower, Nivea Sensitive Face Wash and Proraso Sandalwood and Shea Butter (red) Pre Shave cream
Brush:- The Executive Shaving Company Medium Jock Synthetic
Soap/Cream:- The Executive Shaving Company Natural
Bowl/Scuttle:- Bideford Pottery shaving bowl
Razor/Blade:- Gillette Fatboy / Gillette 7 O'clock Sharp Edge (yellow)(3)
Post-shave:- Thayers Witch Hazel Cucumber & Superdrug Forest Fresh Aftershave then Barts Balm Amber and Moroccan Jasmine
Fragrance:- Next Code Red EdT

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A quality shave this evening. Totally relaxing, soothing and unwinding. I've been working all day in my elderly parent's garden cutting down trees and ripping out bushes. My back and arms are a bit sore so a good shave was exactly what I needed.

A hot shower certainly found all the cuts and grazes on my arms after ripping out some thorn bushes. The amount of times I had to stop to pull out thorns as my gloves didn't make a blind bit of difference!

Onto the shave. The Proraso Red pre shave cream is really pleasant. The Sandalwood scent is obvious but not imposing. It just sets the mood. Likewise, preparing the ES Natural cream is simple. The rosemary scent is the one that I pick out easily every time. I do like this cream as it was the first I used when I started DE shaving. The lather is good and has always given me good razor glide and good slickness.

The razor and blade chose themselves. I've been spending lots of time cleaning and lubricating, lubricating and cleaning my Fatboy since I received it on Friday. The thing is gleaming and the clipper oil I've lubricated it with has all the moving parts moving like clockwork. Everything just oozes quality from this razor. I continued with the 7 O'clock yellow blade, now on its 3rd outing.

I did my usual 3 passes with nothing to report. This is what I class as a great shave.

After a final rinse and splash of Thayers, my skin felt fresh, smooth and soft. I had a good splash with Superdrug aftershave and the burn was fast and sharp. I let my skin dry off then the tiniest amount of Barts Balm was applied. The scent is lovely and helped me relax even more.

A really enjoyable shave this evening.

Hope everyone has a great week ahead! All the best.
Gordon,
Nice to see you enjoying that Razor,was wasted in my cupboard.
Mike
 
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