S.O.T.D. Saturday 22nd November to Friday 28th November 2014

Sunday 23rd November

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Warm shower
Hot towel
WSP Rustic soap Fougere Noir
HMW Badger brush made by myself
Gillette NEW (Made in England)
Sputnik (3)
Cold rinse
Thayers Lavender witch hazel
Aqua Velva Ice Blue aftershave
 
p.b said:
Weber razor
Emperor 3 Super
Tabula Rasa Steam Punk
Myrsol Aqua Balsamica



At first I wasn't sure about the scent of Steam Punk but now I love it. I'm a bit concerned that it's reacting with my skin as it's feeling just a little tender. I'll be using it for the next 3-4 days and that'll let me know... Other than that a wonderful shave.
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How would you describe the scent of the S.Punk?
 
Shave for 23 November

The Omega Pro 49 is opening up and breaking in quickly. Mama Bear's Caribbean Bay Rhum worked up a great lather with the new brush. The moderate Bay Rum scent was pleasing during the lathering. The Type F Schick Injector was a mirror opposite of yesterday's overly mild shave. This is one of the most aggressive of the injectors made by Schick. It produced a highly efficient 2 Pass BBS. The Gabels Bay Rum Aftershave was a very nice touch. It was strong with the natural scent of cloves at first but after an hour settled down to a very gentle reminder. Not a long lasting fragrance in terms of strength so if you want something to last longer seek another product. All in all a very nice shave.
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After the usual 1-2 minute hot towel prep:

vintage rebranded 1964 Macys flopmeister silvertip
King Cobra/Feather Pro
Beter shave stick used like soap (thank you Good Doctor)
Lucky Tiger AS and Face Tonic
Ungaro2 EdT (1992)

Third shave with this razor/blade and it's been an interesting test drive. Today was the best since I didn't push the envelope and just accepted whatever happened naturally. Heh, I admit to being a bit spooked by all the attention needed, but it's doable. These blades are just a little bit too sharp for me to be comfortable around. Still a fun razor to use.

This old Spanish soap has about zero scent left but man, the post shave feel is right up there. I have three chunks pressed on the bottom of a 2 cup bowl for plenty of room loading the brush.

The EdT used today is pretty odd but today it called to me. Heavy on the civet note, which is probably illegal now.

BBS results,

Martin
 
Lovely 2 pass shave this morning:

C&E West Indian Limes cream
Omega 49
DE89 +Polsilver SI
Alum
C&E West Indian Limes ASB
Floris JF EDT (sample)
 
Sunday

Evening, gents.

Prep: Claus Porto's Lime-oil face soap
Razor: Yuma
Blade: Tesco own band (2)
Brush: Kabuki Bamboo
Shave soap: Kell's Aloe and Hemp Jumiper and Sage
Aftershave: Pashana Bay Rum
Cologne: Rive Gauche Intense
 
Greetings

Monday 24th November 2014
Prep: Shower
Razor: GEM Micromatic Clog-pruf
Blade: GEM Blue Star Carbon
Brush: Vulfix 404 Mixed
Soap: La Toja Stick Grated
Aftershave: Astral cream (light)

Regards
Dick.

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Monday 24 Nov

Neutrogena Glycerin Bar
Victoria Pure Bristle
Bea Menthol
ER 1914 - first time
Gem
Alum Rub/rinse off
Nivea sensitive balm
La Toja Lotion A/S

Wow ,very noisy beast,not too happy with blade security,moves too easily in head.
Think this is for occasional outings, prefer 1912/ 1924. of the early Models
 
Monday morning:

Dovo Bismarck 6/8"
Simpsons The Commodore X3, Best Badger
Neil Miller-2.5"Latigo Leather
Boelis Panama, soap
Face Lather
Penhaligon's Endymion ASB
Penhaligon's Endymion Cologne


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Monday xiv November, 2014

Prep: Hot shower, Korres Wheat Face Soap
Pre: Cold Water splash, TOBS Herbal Pre-Shave Gel
Brush: Vie - Long 14080 Horse & Badger
Soap: Jabonman Neroli - Menta - Pomelo
Razor: Micromatic Clog-Pruf
Blade: Treet Super #4
Post: (The Much Missed) SunburyBoy Barbershop Bay Rum, Kiehl's Ultimate Men's ASB

Result: Very nice. The Treet carbon blade is truly a great cutting edge and superior to the Gem, in my opinion. Loving the Barbershop Bay Rum.

All the best,

Jon
 
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