S.O.T.D. Saturday 7th January to Friday 13th January 2017
- Thread starter Palmolive fox
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January 12, 2017
Timeless OC .95 GapI am really enjoying my time with the Timeless OC this month. Another automatic near BBS two pass shave this morning. I finished the shave with a splash of Floid Amber. I hope everyone has a great Thursday.
Rudy Vey with Shavemac Finest
Route 66 Twisted Tweed
Floid Amber Sample
- Messages
- 84
- Location
- Belfast
Unbelievable shave tonight! Back to work after a period of sickness so have to look sharp!
Razor: Gillette Slim K1
Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux
Soap: Chiseled Face Ghost Town Barber
Brush: Maggard Razors Granite Synth
Post: Pinaud Clubman
Have a good evening fellas!
Razor: Gillette Slim K1
Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux
Soap: Chiseled Face Ghost Town Barber
Brush: Maggard Razors Granite Synth
Post: Pinaud Clubman
Have a good evening fellas!
- Messages
- 611
- Location
- Carleton Place
The Gillette Slim is an excellent razor.Unbelievable shave tonight! Back to work after a period of sickness so have to look sharp!
Razor: Gillette Slim K1
Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux
Soap: Chiseled Face Ghost Town Barber
Brush: Maggard Razors Granite Synth
Post: Pinaud Clubman
Have a good evening fellas!
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- 611
- Location
- Carleton Place
Razor: Gillette Black Tip X 3 1952
Blade: Wilkinson Sword (5)
Brush: Orange & Black Handle Made in Switzerland, Boar (I think)
Soap: Route Route 66 Cavendish
Aftershave: 2x Iced Yin Yang
Took awhile to get this brush loaded, but it did a pretty good job once loaded. End with a DFS.
Blade: Wilkinson Sword (5)
Brush: Orange & Black Handle Made in Switzerland, Boar (I think)
Soap: Route Route 66 Cavendish
Aftershave: 2x Iced Yin Yang
Took awhile to get this brush loaded, but it did a pretty good job once loaded. End with a DFS.
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- 611
- Location
- Carleton Place
Then you will really like the Fatboy.
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- 1,750
- Location
- Cheshire, England
MLS 'The Kraken'
Cadman black badger
ATT M1 Kronos
Polsilver SI #2
Thayers witch hazel
Bulldog ASB
Cracking shave with a fresh scent of the Kraken uplifting on a Winters night, finished with the moisturiser to help stave off the affects of working outside. [emoji300]ï¸
Cadman black badger
ATT M1 Kronos
Polsilver SI #2
Thayers witch hazel
Bulldog ASB
Cracking shave with a fresh scent of the Kraken uplifting on a Winters night, finished with the moisturiser to help stave off the affects of working outside. [emoji300]ï¸
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Thursday 12th January 2017
Pre Shave: Hot Shower, Bulldog Face Wash and Proraso Red
Razor: Ikon 104 + OSS Handle
Blade: Super+ platinum Israeli Personna (#2)
Brush: Kent BLK4 Silver Tip
Cream: L'Occitane Cade
Post: Alum Block, Cold water and Thayers unscented
AS: Nivea replenishing balm
An interesting shave today, the Ikon 104 is without a doubt the most aggressive DE razor I have tried. The shave was extremely close but not comfortable, I could really feel the blade and it left me with some irritation in places and one minor weeper. The irritation faded not too long after the shave. I think I may try the 104 with a much lighter handle next time, maybe one from a real Tech, there is very little weight in the 104 head so the heavy Ikon OSS handle probably does not make for good balance.
It was amazing, Pat...thank you
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An exciting SOTD today for me. It snowed and I've taken a picture I'm actually quite happy with and think is a little artistic, as such, I'll name it "Shaving at the feet of angels" probably the only time I'll ever name an SOTD and it is a little toungue in cheek, as I don't see myself as a good photographer or artistic!
It's also my first use of a new arrival, a Brad Sears original Gonzo, courtesy of @themadremmy. I've included photos below, pre cleaning, post cleaning and the lather left after two passes.
Whilst the SOTD pic shows the Bunny V-3, I haven't shaved for three days and the last time I had that much stubble and shaved with the B-V3 it struggled a little, so I instead reached for the other pass around razor. The Seygus 2016 Brass OC.
I did use Cashmere and the brush so at least two things in the picture are accurate!
The brush was great, really lovely. I believe this is a 24mm silvertip knot, not sure of loft, but the knot feels bigger than its size, it has the right backbone, beautiful soft tips and gave up lather readily. Thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to more shaves using it.
The Seygus was loaded with a fresh Astra and a lovely two pass shave ensued. No drama, mowed through stubborn whiskers, a couple of tiny weepers, but other than that a great shave. Enjoyed it.
Finished off with some Thayer's Aloe Witch Hazel, Speick AB and some Organic cold pressed Argan Oil. Lovely and smooth.
It's also my first use of a new arrival, a Brad Sears original Gonzo, courtesy of @themadremmy. I've included photos below, pre cleaning, post cleaning and the lather left after two passes.
Whilst the SOTD pic shows the Bunny V-3, I haven't shaved for three days and the last time I had that much stubble and shaved with the B-V3 it struggled a little, so I instead reached for the other pass around razor. The Seygus 2016 Brass OC.
I did use Cashmere and the brush so at least two things in the picture are accurate!
The brush was great, really lovely. I believe this is a 24mm silvertip knot, not sure of loft, but the knot feels bigger than its size, it has the right backbone, beautiful soft tips and gave up lather readily. Thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to more shaves using it.
The Seygus was loaded with a fresh Astra and a lovely two pass shave ensued. No drama, mowed through stubborn whiskers, a couple of tiny weepers, but other than that a great shave. Enjoyed it.
Finished off with some Thayer's Aloe Witch Hazel, Speick AB and some Organic cold pressed Argan Oil. Lovely and smooth.
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- Location
- Rijeka, Croatia
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- Location
- Sunny Cornwall
Tell me, was it worth the wait and what blade did you use?
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Last day of the week. Shaved while conversing with my 2.5 year old daughter sitting on the bathroom floor this morning. She had my phone to play with, so no pic.
Didn't shave yesterday, so reached for the .95 gap OC plate from Timeless. Lathered up Darron's Irish Fern with the Shavemac TSR16 snowman. Two passes, finished up with Fine Clean Vetiver and a few dabs of Guerlain Vetiver EdT. Ahhhhh. Ready to face the world. [After a significant amount of time debating over why one has to go to kindergarten, what to have for breakfast, why to change from pj to clothes, etc. Those with children likely know what I'm talking about...]
Happy Friday, good gentlemen!
Didn't shave yesterday, so reached for the .95 gap OC plate from Timeless. Lathered up Darron's Irish Fern with the Shavemac TSR16 snowman. Two passes, finished up with Fine Clean Vetiver and a few dabs of Guerlain Vetiver EdT. Ahhhhh. Ready to face the world. [After a significant amount of time debating over why one has to go to kindergarten, what to have for breakfast, why to change from pj to clothes, etc.
Those with children likely know what I'm talking about...]Happy Friday, good gentlemen!
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Good morning one and all
Pre-Pre-shave - Hot shower
Pre-shave - Proraso Green
Soap - Proraso Green
Razor - Gillette Fatboy (4)
Blade - Wilkinson Sword (1)
Post Shave - Executive Shaving Co Moisturising balm
Today is the first time I have used the Wilkinson Sword blade and I have to say I am very very impressed. Sharp and smooth. I would actually put them on par with the Voskhod blade.
Pre-Pre-shave - Hot shower
Pre-shave - Proraso Green
Soap - Proraso Green
Razor - Gillette Fatboy (4)
Blade - Wilkinson Sword (1)
Post Shave - Executive Shaving Co Moisturising balm
Today is the first time I have used the Wilkinson Sword blade and I have to say I am very very impressed. Sharp and smooth. I would actually put them on par with the Voskhod blade.