S.O.T.D. Saturday 17th June to Friday 23rd June 2017

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SOTD

Palmolive Classic shave stick
Simpson CH2 Synthetic
Gillette Tech
Wilkinson Sword blade (made in England)
Humphreys witch hazel
 
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Had a great Shave today but the post shave wasn't good at all. Blood everywhere :eek:. I was using my newly delivered merkur 37c for the first time so I'm going to put it down to inexperience with the razor. Probably didn't help that I used a feather as this has happened in the past but other than that it was good. I'll have another go tomorrow with my Astras
 
Tuesday 20th June 2017
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Pre Shave: Hot Shower, L'Oreal Pure Power Face Wash and Proraso White
Razor: Rockwell 6C (R4)
Blade: Super-Max Platinum (#1)
Brush: Mason Pearson Super Badger
Cream: Taylors of Old Bond Street - Jermyn Street
Post: Alum Block, Cold water and Humphrey's Witch Hazel
AS: Nivea Soothing Balm

A not so great shave today, the brush whipped up a nice lather from the cream, it seemed to take longer than other TOBs creams I have though to get there. The Rockwell 6C was as smooth as expected but it must be the Super-Max blade that is lacking. There was a bit of tugging on the first pass and after 3 passes (WTG, XTG and ATG) I was left with a bit of patchy finish, totally smooth mostly but with patches where I could see some stubble left. There was also some minor irritation under my chin. Maybe it was just me but having had great shaves from this razor before I want to blame the blade, but as the saying goes, bad workmen always blame their tools. With that in mind I will see how it goes in the morning.
 
Bizzyberry said:
Tuesday 20th June 2017
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Pre Shave: Hot Shower, L'Oreal Pure Power Face Wash and Proraso White
Razor: Rockwell 6C (R4)
Blade: Super-Max Platinum (#1)
Brush: Mason Pearson Super Badger
Cream: Taylors of Old Bond Street - Jermyn Street
Post: Alum Block, Cold water and Humphrey's Witch Hazel
AS: Nivea Soothing Balm

A not so great shave today, the brush whipped up a nice lather from the cream, it seemed to take longer than other TOBs creams I have though to get there. The Rockwell 6C was as smooth as expected but it must be the Super-Max blade that is lacking. There was a bit of tugging on the first pass and after 3 passes (WTG, XTG and ATG) I was left with a bit of patchy finish, totally smooth mostly but with patches where I could see some stubble left. There was also some minor irritation under my chin. Maybe it was just me but having had great shaves from this razor before I want to blame the blade, but as the saying goes, bad workmen always blame their tools. With that in mind I will see how it goes in the morning.
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Bin the blade! No use suffering from a bad'un
 
Greetings All...

It's been a while. Life gets in the way of shaving reportage sometimes. Anyhoo...

Cream - TOBS Cedarwood
Brush - RazoRock Disrupter
Bowl - Omega
Razor - Recently acquired 1956 Gillette Red Tip SS
Blade - Gillette 7 o' Clock Yellow
Post - Thayer's and Fine Platinum a/s
Smell - Brief spray of Eau Sauvage EdP

The Red Tip has the reputation of being the 'aggressive' one of the Superspeeds. I always struggle with terms like 'mild' or 'aggressive' as descriptors. I find the so-called 'aggressive' ones incredibly efficient if used carefully; and the Red Tip is no exception. It is a smashing razor and gave a very smooth finish. It has a lovely grip and its weight isn't that much less than the Merkur 34C, imo. The balance is great too.

TOBS Cedarwood has a smashing scent and, for me, has more slickness than the Sandalwood cream.

So, all in all, a great shave. The Red Tip is a great razor and a contender for my favourite closed comb.

Hope all's well with you guys. Milan next week. Hope to find some soaps and stuff. Will do an SOTD or two.
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Scotshave said:
Greetings All...

It's been a while. Life gets in the way of shaving reportage sometimes. Anyhoo...

Cream - TOBS Cedarwood
Brush - RazoRock Disrupter
Bowl - Omega
Razor - Recently acquired 1956 Gillette Red Tip SS
Blade - Gillette 7 o' Clock Yellow
Post - Thayer's and Fine Platinum a/s
Smell - Brief spray of Eau Sauvage EdP

The Red Tip has the reputation of being the 'aggressive' one of the Superspeeds. I always struggle with terms like 'mild' or 'aggressive' as descriptors. I find the so-called 'aggressive' ones incredibly efficient if used carefully; and the Red Tip is no exception. It is a smashing razor and gave a very smooth finish. It has a lovely grip and its weight isn't that much less than the Merkur 34C, imo. The balance is great too.

TOBS Cedarwood has a smashing scent and, for me, has more slickness than the Sandalwood cream.

So, all in all, a great shave. The Red Tip is a great razor and a contender for my favourite closed comb.

Hope all's well with you guys. Milan next week. Hope to find some soaps and stuff. Will do an SOTD or two.
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Glad to see you back mate :)
 
Scotshave said:
Greetings All...

It's been a while. Life gets in the way of shaving reportage sometimes. Anyhoo...

Cream - TOBS Cedarwood
Brush - RazoRock Disrupter
Bowl - Omega
Razor - Recently acquired 1956 Gillette Red Tip SS
Blade - Gillette 7 o' Clock Yellow
Post - Thayer's and Fine Platinum a/s
Smell - Brief spray of Eau Sauvage EdP

The Red Tip has the reputation of being the 'aggressive' one of the Superspeeds. I always struggle with terms like 'mild' or 'aggressive' as descriptors. I find the so-called 'aggressive' ones incredibly efficient if used carefully; and the Red Tip is no exception. It is a smashing razor and gave a very smooth finish. It has a lovely grip and its weight isn't that much less than the Merkur 34C, imo. The balance is great too.

TOBS Cedarwood has a smashing scent and, for me, has more slickness than the Sandalwood cream.

So, all in all, a great shave. The Red Tip is a great razor and a contender for my favourite closed comb.

Hope all's well with you guys. Milan next week. Hope to find some soaps and stuff. Will do an SOTD or two.
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Have a great time in Milan, you've just come back and now you're off again! :)
 
Blademonkey said:
Have a great time in Milan, you've just come back and now you're off again! :)
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Ah...but I'll drop you all an SOTD. Just deciding on my razor for the trip. I don't know whether the Wilkinson Sword Classic with a 7 o' Clock or two. Or a Tech. But then, a Fat Handle? Or the 1968 aluminium? Or even the Travel Tech?

Decisions, decisions...:)
 


Sad to say I didn't have a great shave with the SE1 and the Proline tonight.
The SE1 is on the mild side and I need to do a bit of buffing to get a finish I'm happy with. I think it works best with a Kai Pro Guard where you can buff without causing any irritation.
I did have some redness on the top lip and sore patches on the neck.
I finished with Thayers witch hazel and Fine Italian Citrus. I got a fair bit of sting too.

I'll be using the King Cobra next....with the Proline.

Ta-ra-a-bit
 
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Brush: Omega 20102
Razor: Gillette Tech
Blade: Muhle
Soap: Phoenix and Beau Solaris
Post: Boots Tea Tree WH, Nivea 2 Phase & Alcolado Glacial

Late in posting todays shave, had a busy day enjoying the sun as my nose and forehead can testify... Not the best shave today, changed it up a bit and it didn't work for me. Didn't bloom the soap or soak my brush like normal, also had a cold shower and ended up with a shite shave and a few nicks! Normal routine tomorrow. The alcolado was a god send however!!​
 
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