SOTD: Saturday February 18 - Friday 24 February 2023.

[Crossan]

I have never used a boar with MWF....but would like to. How wet is the brush?

Not massively, squeeze and flick after the soak. I still go in for a heavy load. I'd loaded a bit too much this morning and had to go back to the water a couple of times.

I'll try again tomorrow with a boar and see

Can't do any harm, I just think the stiffer bristles manage to dig out and pick up enough to explode. Or it certainly seems to for me, but as you say if it's a dodge puck it may be more of a challenge.

 

[Digimonkey]

Karve Overlander alu - Treet Platinum - Omega 625 - Signature Capra - 4711 - L'Oreal sensitive balm. - cheers - I.

 

[hotmetal]

Ol' Brock don't look too happy Ian. That's his Chinese ancestors.

 

[Blademonkey]

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Karve Overlander alu - Treet Platinum - Omega 625 - Signature Capra - 4711 - L'Oreal sensitive balm. - cheers - I.

I love yesterday's picture but this one is by far the better of the two!

Paul.

 

[chard52142]

Sat 18
Soap Catie's Bubbles Le Piment De La Vie
Brush DS Cosmetics 26mm Silvertip
Razor Gold Dollar 208
Aftershave Aqua Velva Ice Blue
Nice enough lather from the soap & brush combination. Smell nice and slick enough...
Thanks to diamond-pasted balsa (and Kanayama), this razor's edge is buttery soft smoothness and very keen. The shave from it is just awesome, beating some of my more illustrious razors. 3 efficient passes for a bbs-dfs finish...

 

[Blademonkey]

SOTD February 18. 2023

Razor - Blackland Blackbird Ti
Blade - Bolzano superinox, Egypt.
Soap - MWF - The Fat
Brush - Goodfellas Wild Hog (Omega)
Bowl - Captain's Choice Copper (Aqua Marine)
Post - Refinery ASB
Frag - YSL Kouros edt

A stella shave, close but very smooth, I suspect that the razor paired with this blade is the perfect pairing!
The Fat plus a small amount of glycerin produced a thick silky stable lather that would have given so called top end soaps a run for their money!
All hail the fat!
A small amount of the Refinery ASB to finish.
YSL Kouros sprayed here there and everywhere because I love it!

Until the next time,


Paul.

 

[Nearsmooth]

18 February

Simpsons Luxury Shaving Cream
Simpson Duke 3
Feather AS-D1
Feather Hi-Stainless
Signature Soaps Hibernia splash


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The Feather combination is still giving its best. Two passes, no irritation and a close finish. Great stuff.

 

[ekeko]

Darwin in top condition with box just went for £1209 on EBay , but it did include a box of Gillette blues

 

[donnie_arko]

I have never used a boar with MWF....but would like to. How wet is the brush?

I soak my pig for a few minutes, then squeeze out all the water, the pig will have enough moisture to pick enough soap.

Also as I soak my brush I put some of the warm water over the Fat. Before loading the brush I pour off the excess water from the Fat into my hands and rub into my face before face lathering.

IMO having too wet a pig when loading will lead to a foamy Fat lather, it's better to add the water as you load.

 

[culcreuch]

I soak my pig for a few minutes, then squeeze out all the water, the pig will have enough moisture to pick enough soap.

Also as I soak my brush I put some of the warm water over the Fat. Before loading the brush I pour off the excess water from the Fat into my hands and rub into my face before face lathering.

IMO having too wet a pig when loading will lead to a foamy Fat lather, it's better to add the water as you load.

Until a few days ago I have only ever used a badger with 'The Fat'. As I intend to use it a lot more in the future I just want to try things differently

 

[Paul L]

Saturday 18th February

Soap • Barrister & Mann Cheshire
Brush • Yaqi Purple Haze Mew Brown
Razor • Gillette Super Speed
Blade • Gillette Silver Blue (4)
Post • Ach Brito Lavanda Cologne

 

[Bogeyman]

I used a NOS Derby blade today on a whim as I have not used one in years!! DFS!
The soap however...... B&M Marilyn is simply exquisite. I have never smelled a more alluring shaving soap. Just beautiful!!
NOS sample of B&M Ravish AS.

 

[donnie_arko]

18/2/23

Pre - Palmolive
Soap - MWF/Kent
Brush - Omega/GFS 'The Hog'/10019
Razor - Star Personna head on a Fat Handle
Blade - Lord Silver Star (3)
Post - Witch Hazel
AS - Wars Sensitive

 

[Dave in KY]

Darwin in top condition with box just went for £1209 on EBay , but it did include a box of Gillette blues

I remember back in the day thinking it was ridiculous when people were asking $150 for one......... Boy I wish I could replay that day as I would look at it differently LOL

 

[Str8_Shaver]

18 February, 2023

Prep: Hot towel
Razor: Rockwell 6S – #3
Blade: Gillette Platinum
Brush: Rooney Heritage 2XL Jade
Soap: Gentleman’s Nod: Zaharoff Signature Leather Tabac ( C4 )
Post: CeraVe moisturising lotion..
Fragrance: Zaharoff Signature Leather Tabac.. well, what else?

1st time with the Platinum, and although I ended up with a terrific shave, I was a little disappointed in the fact that it didn't come across as smooth as I anticipated.. 1st pass was quite tuggy, but it settled down as I got into the shave.. time will tell with that one.. maybe needs corking before 1st use. We shall see.
The Nod is exemplary in its performance, and the fact that they got the scent spot on is worthy of much applause.
Yeah, a great shave, with only a minor issue...

 

[Digimonkey]

Until a few days ago I have only ever used a badger with 'The Fat'. As I intend to use it a lot more in the future I just want to try things differently

If you are looking for options In my experience MWF/Kent responds well to a denser horse knot - you strike me as just the sort of man who might well own one. I've the Vie-Long Epsilon short-loft and it works a treat. Only issue I would mention - given the loading time - don't use one that is in anyway prone to tangling. - cheers - I.