Thanks I think I will buy one.
SOTD SAT 27 FEBRUARY TO FRI 04 MARCH 2016
- Thread starter Shipwrecked
- Start Date
- Messages
- 16,052
- Location
- Halifax, Republic of Yorkshire
3rd March 2016
Bulldog Face Wash
RazoRock Tobacco #2
Muhle Silvertip Fibre
Face Lathered
Gillette Guard (6)
One Pass - WTG
Hot Rinse, Cold Rinse & Alum Wash
Witch Hazel Toner
Novaya Zarya Shipr Cologne
Homage to Amouage Epic Attar (Wrists)
Pinaud Eau De Quinine Hair Tonic
Bulldog Face Wash
RazoRock Tobacco #2
Muhle Silvertip Fibre
Face Lathered
Gillette Guard (6)
One Pass - WTG
Hot Rinse, Cold Rinse & Alum Wash
Witch Hazel Toner
Novaya Zarya Shipr Cologne
Homage to Amouage Epic Attar (Wrists)
Pinaud Eau De Quinine Hair Tonic
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MARCH 3rd
Triton blade/1
MLSW Colonia di agrumi
HTGAM Razor
Turkish no name fibre brush
Phoenix acc. pre shave soap
Myrsol antesol
Weleda balm
Alum
Triton blade/1
MLSW Colonia di agrumi
HTGAM Razor
Turkish no name fibre brush
Phoenix acc. pre shave soap
Myrsol antesol
Weleda balm
Alum
- Messages
- 16,052
- Location
- Halifax, Republic of Yorkshire
Prep: Hot shower
Pre: Proraso Sandalwood Pre-shave cream
Soap: Baume.be
Brush: Muhle Travel synthetic
Razor: BIC Metal (3,4)
After: Aqua Velva Classic AS, Lea ASB
Travelling light in Iceland over the last couple of days proved very successful and I managed a near BBS each time with the tiny BIC Metal razor.
I'm trying to figure out just where you are ... I see Mount Esja in the background, I think, so Reykjavik?
Iceland is a superb place. Have a lot of fun! It's a dream place for a keen photographer like you.
If in Reykjavik, do check out Café Loki up by Hallgrimmskirka and try out the fermented shark (Hakarl). They do lovely lunches there if the shark is not to be stomached. Also, have a nose at Sjavargrillid which is on the road heading up to the church. Oh, and the Hotdog van down by the harbour is a "must do". Seriously! Queues around the block!
Sod all that countryside and natural beauty. I just spent my time eating
Seen the lights yet?
Handheld Sony point and shoot on 10 seconds.
- Messages
- 4,485
- Location
- Land of the Prince Bishops
Thursday 3
Heno de Pravia glycerine pre-shave
Lea Classic Soap
Cadman Custom Synthetic
Gillette Flare Tip Rocket
Rapira Swedish Supersteel #1
Alum - OSP Bay Rum (test) - Neutrogena Comfort Balm
Hugo Boss - Hugo EDT
Al Rehab - Silver (Wrists)
Both soaps were a generous gift from Mike (@mpf9ret) The Pre-shave was very effective and the Lea, a great soap. Lovely thick protective lather with an attractive woody/mossy scent.
The shave was my last DE (for a while) as I have to get back to my beloved SE's and I can't wait to try out this Pre-shave with those.
Heno de Pravia glycerine pre-shave
Lea Classic Soap
Cadman Custom Synthetic
Gillette Flare Tip Rocket
Rapira Swedish Supersteel #1
Alum - OSP Bay Rum (test) - Neutrogena Comfort Balm
Hugo Boss - Hugo EDT
Al Rehab - Silver (Wrists)
Both soaps were a generous gift from Mike (@mpf9ret) The Pre-shave was very effective and the Lea, a great soap. Lovely thick protective lather with an attractive woody/mossy scent.
The shave was my last DE (for a while) as I have to get back to my beloved SE's and I can't wait to try out this Pre-shave with those.
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- 511
Thursday 3rd March.
Scuttle: Steve Woodhead Ceramics, large Suribachi.
Soap: MWF.
Brush: Razorock 24mm Plissoft.
Razor: 1930's English LC New RFB head, Windrose handle.
Blade: Voskhod (2).
Post: Boots tea tree & witch hazel lotion, Nivea sensitive balm, Bulldog original moisturiser.
Scuttle: Steve Woodhead Ceramics, large Suribachi.
Soap: MWF.
Brush: Razorock 24mm Plissoft.
Razor: 1930's English LC New RFB head, Windrose handle.
Blade: Voskhod (2).
Post: Boots tea tree & witch hazel lotion, Nivea sensitive balm, Bulldog original moisturiser.
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Prep: Hot shower, Bulldog facewash
Cream: Ingrams
Brush: TSC Best Badger
Razor: Gillette Old Type
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
After: Dr Harris Bay Rum AS
Can honestly say, the best shave of my life so far. Admittedly I only gave up cartridges and canned gloop a week or so ago, but still.
Moving from my EJ DE86 to the Gillette Old Type (a really nice silver plated one I bought from Dave-the-rave) definitely shows my face loves a more aggressive razor. Helped by the dainty size of the Gillette as well, I was able to get smooth skin with two passes with virtually no pressure, and the result is no irritation. Also managed to get smooth skin places I could only get stubble reduction with the EJ, like my upper lip.
Might need to keep a milder razor around for times when my acne flares up, as I found the Old Type is not at all forgiving when it comes to spots - took the head off the two I have at present. A small price to pay.
The Ingrams smells nice, feels refreshing, but it's very wet. Had to use more to get thick lather. Can't complain for the price though.
Cream: Ingrams
Brush: TSC Best Badger
Razor: Gillette Old Type
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
After: Dr Harris Bay Rum AS
Can honestly say, the best shave of my life so far. Admittedly I only gave up cartridges and canned gloop a week or so ago, but still.
Moving from my EJ DE86 to the Gillette Old Type (a really nice silver plated one I bought from Dave-the-rave) definitely shows my face loves a more aggressive razor. Helped by the dainty size of the Gillette as well, I was able to get smooth skin with two passes with virtually no pressure, and the result is no irritation. Also managed to get smooth skin places I could only get stubble reduction with the EJ, like my upper lip.
Might need to keep a milder razor around for times when my acne flares up, as I found the Old Type is not at all forgiving when it comes to spots - took the head off the two I have at present. A small price to pay.
The Ingrams smells nice, feels refreshing, but it's very wet. Had to use more to get thick lather. Can't complain for the price though.
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PILS, for some reason tonight it shaved like a dream. Usually I get a decent shave but often feel like I need more passes and touchups. Tonight I went with three easy passes and am rewarded with a very nice result. Hmmm.
ROD NEEP Dreadnought in faux jade. Rod is right when he says this knot holds a lot of water. My third pass was a little runny, even though the lather was fine. Next time I'll give it one more shake.
I COLONIALI, what a great soap. I love the scent and the performance.
CRSW Fall as balm also smells great and leaves my skin feeling nourished and smooth.
ROD NEEP Dreadnought in faux jade. Rod is right when he says this knot holds a lot of water. My third pass was a little runny, even though the lather was fine. Next time I'll give it one more shake.
I COLONIALI, what a great soap. I love the scent and the performance.
CRSW Fall as balm also smells great and leaves my skin feeling nourished and smooth.
- Messages
- 3,042
- Location
- Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire
Can I get an HALLELUJAH for this one? Incredible SOTD for me.
Hot Towel, Phoenix & Beau Solaris, Body Shop Synthetic, Mongoose B3 Satin, Feather Pro (1), Cold Towel
What can I say! Like the first rays of light on a summers day, this shave felt exactly the same. Glorious! Fresh, smooth, and ultimately wonderful in every aspect. The soap is an excellent performer, allowing for no drama, and the scent is light, airy and makes me want to sit on a blanket in a field with a loved one, a picnic and a G&T. Bring on the summer!
Please note - the apparent hairs in the photo are added by the filters on the image editor
Hot Towel, Phoenix & Beau Solaris, Body Shop Synthetic, Mongoose B3 Satin, Feather Pro (1), Cold Towel
What can I say! Like the first rays of light on a summers day, this shave felt exactly the same. Glorious! Fresh, smooth, and ultimately wonderful in every aspect. The soap is an excellent performer, allowing for no drama, and the scent is light, airy and makes me want to sit on a blanket in a field with a loved one, a picnic and a G&T. Bring on the summer!
Please note - the apparent hairs in the photo are added by the filters on the image editor
Fri 4th March
Stirling Synthetic
MWF
Schick Adjuster
Schick Japanese 1 [ 3 ]
Alum Rub /La Toja A/S
Wanted a good shave, as on a rare visit to London- to meet friends for Lunch. A dampened Stirling produced great lather on the MWF in its Bowl . Though I have not a Lot of injector experience , I am finding that despite the extra cost the Japanese Schick Blade beats the " Chick " hands down. The shave itself was so smooth and easy, and the finish was as though I had a Barber Shop Shave.
Stirling Synthetic
MWF
Schick Adjuster
Schick Japanese 1 [ 3 ]
Alum Rub /La Toja A/S
Wanted a good shave, as on a rare visit to London- to meet friends for Lunch. A dampened Stirling produced great lather on the MWF in its Bowl . Though I have not a Lot of injector experience , I am finding that despite the extra cost the Japanese Schick Blade beats the " Chick " hands down. The shave itself was so smooth and easy, and the finish was as though I had a Barber Shop Shave.
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- 2,094
- Location
- Out of off of Chorley
Please note - the apparent hairs in the photo are added by the filters on the image editor
Ha Ha, good job you pointed that out. Can't imagine a worse filter!
- Messages
- 3,042
- Location
- Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire
It's been added to the list of things never to use in Snapseed again
That said, some of the filters are so random, you will never end up with the same setting twice...we'll see!
- Messages
- 1,210
- Location
- Cuddington, Chesire
Shave & Scent of the day with:
Soap: Saponificio Varesino 70th Anniversary SE
Brush: L'Occitane Plisson Synthetic
Razor: ATT Atlas R1
Blade: Kai (1)
Post #1: Anthony After Shave Balm
Post #2: Kiehl's Ultra Facial Moisturiser
Scent: Aventus by Creed
Great shave to cap the week off!