S.O.T.D. Saturday 31st January to Friday 6th February 2015

Norfolkdick

Norfolkdick

Joined
Tuesday May 1, 2012
Location
West Norfolk. UK
Greetings

Saturday 31st January 2015
Prep: Shower
Razor: Henckels Friodur 5/8 Stainless
Brush: Semogue 2012 SE Mixed
Soap: Vitos Extra Super
Aftershave: Astral Cream (light)
EDT: Cerruti 1881

Regards
Dick.

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RE: S.O.T.D/ Saturday 31st January to Friday 6th February 2015

Leisurely and comfortable BBS Saturday shave:

Shower
Proraso Pre-Shave (Green)
Maca Root shaving cream
Omega 49
Progress 2/1+/1
Rapira Swedish SS (1)
Cold splash
Proraso A/S
Bulldog Sensitive Moisturiser
Quorum EDT
 
RE: S.O.T.D/ Saturday 31st January to Friday 6th February 2015

Rockface pre shave
Stirling MITA soap
Plisson synthetic
Merkur 37c slant
rapira blade
florida water cologne
 
RE: S.O.T.D/ Saturday 31st January to Friday 6th February 2015

Saturday

Morning, all.

Prep: Claus Porto's Lime-oil face soap
Razor: EJ DE89
Blade: Green Gillette 7 o' clock (8)
Brush: Kabuki Bamboo
Shave soap: Wickham's Spice Trade
Aftershave: Indian Old Spice
Cologne: L'Air du Desert Marocain

Since the Gillette blade shows no sign flagging, I thought I'd keep using it for a bit. Good, close shave.
 
RE: S.O.T.D/ Saturday 31st January to Friday 6th February 2015

Prep: Hot shower
Pre: Murdock Avalon pre-shave oil
Soap: Trumper's Eucris cream
Bowl: Woodhead Pedestal
Brush: L'Occitane synthetic
Razor: ATT S1 Kronos
Blade: Sputnik (1)
After: Floid Black AS, C&E Sandalwood ASB, Trumper's Eucris cologne

Second use of the ATT Slant and getting used to it a little more. I'm getting BBS everywhere except round my chin so I must be doing something wrong there. I reckon the S1 plate takes more practice than the R plates. This Slant is a really smooth razor but also delivers a very close shave so for me it would be perfectly suitable for an everyday shave whereas I feel the Merkur 37c slant tends to be a little harsh for prolonged use.

Today will be spent cheek faceterbating and chin scratching. You enjoy yours in whatever way you feel.

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RE: S.O.T.D/ Saturday 31st January to Friday 6th February 2015

Saturday morning

Hot towel
The piccolo
Sputnik
Kent BK2
Gold dach's soap
Alum
AV AS
Nivea soft

I love this Piccolo. For me Its in-between mild and aggressive or maybe Its aggressive but really forgiving. What do you say those that use one?
 
RE: S.O.T.D/ Saturday 31st January to Friday 6th February 2015

Oomer said:
I love this Piccolo. For me Its in-between mild and aggressive or maybe Its aggressive but really forgiving. What do you say those that use one?
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I think it's damned aggressive but used carefully can give a really smooth and enjoyable shave. It's also musical. It's one of my keepers. In fact with a heavy handle (from templ8) it handles better and is easier to use. Sputnik's a good choice for it.
 
S.O.T.D/ Saturday 31st January to Friday 6th February 2015

Vitos Extra Super
Omega boar
Wilkinson Sword Classic
Personna Chrome Platinum
Davidoff Coolwater aftershave
Nivea Coolkick ASB
Davidoff Coolwater EDT

Got a really good shave from the Wilkinson Sword Classic this morning. I've not used it in over 6 months as it always left me sore and irritated. Looks like a bit more experience has made all the difference! Have a good weekend everybody.
 
S.O.T.D/ Saturday 31st January to Friday 6th February 2015

Prep - Shower / Woods Of Windsor Cedar Woods soap / Pre-lather / 3 min steam towel
Razor - Gillette Slim Adjustable (at 5)
Blade - Gillette Silver Blue (#1)
Brush - Omega 20106
Soap - Straight up Arko
After - Frozen towel / Alum
Result - BBS
 
RE: S.O.T.D/ Saturday 31st January to Friday 6th February 2015

Shavecraft 102 Slant Maggard MR8 Handle
Feather
Stirling Black Ice Soap
Simpson Colonel Best
Nivea Energy Balm
Old Spice Classic Cologne
 
RE: S.O.T.D/ Saturday 31st January to Friday 6th February 2015



Third use of the Feather Super and it has become a highly effective and comfortable blade. These blades don't fit in my cobra, but I suspect they'd be too aggressive if they did as I find the Mongoose notably milder than my Cobra. First use of the CRSW Paradise and I'm slightly underwhelmed by the scent of it; coconut and vanilla are two of my favourite scents but I can't pick up either despite them being part of the description. Performance, however, is the usual Premier league standard. I was brave enough to go ATG on the last pass and I'm rewarded with a wonderful shave.
 
RE: S.O.T.D/ Saturday 31st January to Friday 6th February 2015

p.b said:
First use of the CRSW Paradise and I'm slightly underwhelmed by the scent of it; coconut and vanilla are two of my favourite scents but I can't pick up either despite them being part of the description. Performance, however, is the usual Premier league standard. I was brave enough to go ATG on the last pass and I'm rewarded with a wonderful shave.
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That's good to hear since I'm not a fan of coconut, and I've held off buying my own CRSW Paradise for that reason. If it doesn't work for you, I'll swap you something. ;)
 
RE: S.O.T.D/ Saturday 31st January to Friday 6th February 2015

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Gillette Aristocrat (I1 - 1963)/ Rooney 1/1 Super / Astra SP / Scuttle / Tiki Bar Set Sail / Floid Genuine
 
RE: S.O.T.D/ Saturday 31st January to Friday 6th February 2015

After the usual 1-2 minute hot towel prep:

1964 rebranded Macys silvertip flopmeister fine for creams
'Webly'/Feather
vintage Coates rose cream
Neutrogena oil-free moisture sensitive skin (very nice for cold weather)
Givenchy 'Xeryus' EdT ( vintage black bottle)

Second shave inna row with the Feather and man, once again I am reminded this blade is perfect in the mild Webley. Can't feel it on my face but still whacking whiskers like crazy. Zero resistance, which is always fun. We have a BINGO!

The Coates is a good cream with a pleasant non sweet rose scent. Easy to lather and nice having in the arsenal.

BBS results, with not even a hint of red in the lather,

Martin
 
RE: S.O.T.D/ Saturday 31st January to Friday 6th February 2015

Saturday 31st January

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Warm shower
Hot towel
CRSW Select Winter LE scuttle lathered
HMW Badger brush made by myself
Gillette Single ring (Made in England Serial No E 295135)
Personna Lab Blue (1)
Cold rinse
Thayers Superhazel
Aqua Velva Ice Blue aftershave
 
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