SOTD: Saturday 7th July -Friday 13th July 2018.

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Cella ~ SOC ~ Mergress ~ Nacet ~ Proraso Balm

Wow! What a lather from the Cella, magnificent stuff... I might be getting carried away but I'd say there is very little difference between the quality of Cella lather and most of the artisan offerings available. Scent is marzipan out of the tub and almost scentless on the face, OK maybe a hint of something sweet like an almond croissant.

+1 on Cella
I find slickness and post shave feel are very good
It seems to last ages too, especially for a soft soap
 


Prep: Valobra Glycerlanolina soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: Rudy Vey Shavemac Silvertip Badger
Soap: MWF
Razor: Vintage Gillette Rocket HD
Blade: Vintage NOS Gillette Platinum Plus (1)
Post: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel / Myrsol Emulsion
Scent: GFT Spanish Leather

I am having fun attacking the "difficult" triple-milled soaps in my den with the 30mm Rudy Vey Shavemac. It takes no prisoners.
The latest to fall victim is the venerable Mitchell's Wool Fat. Following a solid load, the lather built beautifully in the Timeless bowl, and was slick and wonderfully cushioning.
I changed blades from the previous shave, having found the modern Gillette Platinum sharp but a little harsh. Reloaded with a vintage Gillette Platinum Plus. A world of difference. Very sharp, but smooth and comfortable. Despite the mild nature of the Rocket, I was at DFS+ after three passes. Very nice post shave. Finished with the very comforting scent of GFT Spanish Leather - perfect for a winter's evening.
 
Pre: Cold water face wash
Brush: Omega 11137 Boar
Soap: OSP Bay Rum
Razor: Cobra Classic
Blade: Schick Proline P
Post: Cold water rinse, Boots Bay Rum
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Thanks to @Mbarn for selling me this excellent soap.
It was my first use of an OSP soap and it's right up my street. Everything you need in a soap and then some.
The scent profile is also excellent, heavy on the bay, with the rum coming through in the background.
I'm now looking for a suitable splash to go with it.
Happy Shaving one and all.
 
Fri 13th July
Omega 11137
MWF
Alu. Hawk/ Windrose Handle
Schick Proline ( 1 )
Pitralon Classic A/S Lotion

My 5th Shave with an AC/SE Razor this week.I seem to have developed the light touch needed to get these Razors to work. Am now getting smooth and comfortable Shaves every time with these Razors,and the quality of finish for me outshines that I get with my other types.

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RazoRock 400
Vitos Red Extra Super
Rockwell 6C plate 3
Astra SP (2)
Lavender witch hazel (home mix)
Floid Mentally Vigorous Aftershave

Straight forward and fuss free shave to end my working week.
It's dawned on me that I have used synthetic brushes exclusively for weeks. I'm visiting my son tomorrow, so I'll get my YaqI 2 Band back off him. (He assures me it's fully broken in now)!!
 
Picked up the Stirling MITA witch hazel today from the post office. Wow the stuff is good, I wanted the aftershave but could not source it. I am using the witch hazel on it's own as an aftershave and it seems to protect well. The cooling is not as strong as the soap, but surprisingly the scent does last a while. I gave it a splash on my skin a few hours ago before the shave and it seemed to last around two hours.

I think I will definitely be buying it again.
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