S.O.T.D. Saturday 17th - Friday 23rd January, 2015 incl.

Sunday 18 January 2015

Sunday 18 January 2015

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Mastro Livi RWL34, 9/8 Full Hollow, French Point​

This straight razor is one of my favorite ones. It gives a deep and perfect shave, something very common in Mastro Livi straight razors, of course. This RWL-34 blade however has something special and, in particular, I love its French point, very effective, especially in shaving particular areas of the face. Just a pass on Mastro Livi loom strop, then hand palm, and I am ready to enjoy a luxury shave. I must also admit I like this Frank Shaving Pur-tech brush very much: although it has a synthetic loft, it is very soft and pleasing to use, very effective in mounting lather.​

  • Pre-Shave: Myrsol Emulsión
  • Soap: Cella Shaving Soap
  • Brush: Frank Shaving High Quality Pur-Tech - 24mm Knot
  • Bowl: Gerby Bowl
  • Strop: Mastro Livi Loom Strop and Hand Palm
  • Razor: Mastro Livi RWL34, 9/8 Full Hollow, French Point
  • Post-Shave: Argan Oil
  • After Shave: Myrsol F./Extra
 
Sunday

Afternoon, everyone.

Prep: Claus Porto's Lime-oil face soap
Razor: Nanjie TTO
Blade: Super Max SS (2)
Brush: Kabuki Bamboo
Shave soap: Kell's Aloe and Hemp, Ancient Sedona
Aftershave: Indian Old Spice
Cologne: L'Air du Desert Marocain

Top result.
 
Shavecraft 102 Slant Maggard MR8 Stainless Steel Handle
Wilkinson Sword NOS Stainless Steel Blade (England)
WSP Prince Silertip
Stirling Black Ice Shave Soap
Nivea Energy Balm
Bowling Green After Shave
 
EJ DE3D, Shim, Lab Blue
Hand-carved Beech 2-band
Trumper's Coconut Soap
M&S Woodspice AS
Astral

T'was great until I splashed the Woodspice on and was instantly reminded of my dislike for the stuff. It's great on the skin but I've gone right off its whiff. Still, it needs using up so I'll either make myself like it or as we say north of border, "Scunner masel". Oh poo, just realised I have another unopened bottle......:(
 
Sunday 18th January

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Warm shower
Hot towel
CRSW Select Sandalwood scuttle lathered
Finest Badger brush made by myself
Gillette Old Type ball end handle (1920's)
Gillette Rubie Platinum Plus (3)
Cold rinse
Thayers Superhazel
Boots Freshwood aftershave
 
Pre: 5-min hot towel & Village Barber oil
Soap: Tabula Rasa "Dezember"
Brush: Edwin Jagger 23mm synthetic
Razor: Mongoose Satin w/Dr. Bomber handle
Blade: Feather Pro (3)
Post: Thayer's witch hazel, followed by Village Barber balm
 
Commando bakelite razor head on Globalneedz handle
Vulfix 404
eShave Mandarin
Rapira Swedish Super Steel
Home made vetiver and lime aftershave lotion
 
Prep- Hot water splash
Soap- B&M Adagio
Brush- Men-U
Blades- Feather [5] binned, Kai titan mild [5]
Razors- Valet VC4, Mongoose w/kronos handle
Post- B&M Kyovu AS

Superb soap lathered to a yogurt consistency with a great performance. Binned the Feather after first pass and switched to the Mongoose to finish up.
 
Prep - Shower / Italian Almond Soap / Pre-lather / 3 min steam towel
Razor - Ever Ready 1912
Blade - GEM Personna SS (#3)
Brush - Omega 20106
Soap - Tabac (first time - WOW!)
After - Freezer Towel / Alum / Witch Hazel
Result - BBS
 


Hot water face splash
Exfoliating face wash with Dr. Squatch Pine Tar Soap
Reef Point Soaps Dragon's Blood
New Forest High Mountain White 2224
Ikon Deluxe Open Comb
Wizamet Iridium Super
Cold water face splash
Razor MD Herbal Blend Post Shave Lotion
Captain Fawcett #8836 EdP
 
SUNDAY EVENING

Prep: Hot rinse
Razor: Cobra Classic
Blade: Feather Professional
Brush: Thater super
Soap: Wickham Spice Trade
AS: TOBS
Post: Village Barber balm

Interesting night tonight. As I've posted elsewhere, Feather Professional blades don't work for me in the Mongoose, but Super Professional work excellently. Strange.

Good job I didn't sell the Cobra! Gave me BBS results.
 
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