SOTD: Saturday January 21 - Friday 27 January 2023.
- Thread starter Palmolive fox
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27/1/23
Pre - Palmolive
Soap - MWF/Kent
Brush - Yaqi G4
Razor - Gillette RFB New
Blade - Statum Platinum Chrome (3)
Post - Witch Hazel
AS - Effect Cucumber
Pre - Palmolive
Soap - MWF/Kent
Brush - Yaqi G4
Razor - Gillette RFB New
Blade - Statum Platinum Chrome (3)
Post - Witch Hazel
AS - Effect Cucumber
after the usual 1-2 minute hot towel prep:
Schick F type/Schick Plus Platinum (NOS)
Colonel Conk superbadger
Ralph Lauren 'Safari' shaving soap (vintage)
Lucky Tiger after shave (no burn which is good for me)
Aramis 'Havana' EdT (vintage)
One of my top soaps used sparingly since it's sadly extinct. Kinda smells like the old tallow AOS sandalwood but without any clay scented undertone. Get some if you find any.
This razor/blade combo is soooo efficient. Wiped away 3 days worth of whiskers and left my face squeaky smooth.
The Havana is to me a spicy oriental frag that I've always enjoyed. Newer vesion is good too.
BBS results,
Martin
Schick F type/Schick Plus Platinum (NOS)
Colonel Conk superbadger
Ralph Lauren 'Safari' shaving soap (vintage)
Lucky Tiger after shave (no burn which is good for me)
Aramis 'Havana' EdT (vintage)
One of my top soaps used sparingly since it's sadly extinct. Kinda smells like the old tallow AOS sandalwood but without any clay scented undertone. Get some if you find any.
This razor/blade combo is soooo efficient. Wiped away 3 days worth of whiskers and left my face squeaky smooth.
The Havana is to me a spicy oriental frag that I've always enjoyed. Newer vesion is good too.
BBS results,
Martin
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Friday AM 2023-01-27
National Punch the Clock Day
Rooney 1/2 Ebony Finest (24/57)
Art of Shaving Rose Absolute shaving cream (vintage)
Paradigm 17-4/UFO Common Bar
Wilkinson Light Brigade (9)
Ginger's Garden Rose Petals aftershave
National Punch the Clock Day
Rooney 1/2 Ebony Finest (24/57)
Art of Shaving Rose Absolute shaving cream (vintage)
Paradigm 17-4/UFO Common Bar
Wilkinson Light Brigade (9)
Ginger's Garden Rose Petals aftershave
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- Taured
Second shave with the Popular No. 45, the Hampshire Woolfat No. 1, and the Gillette Platinum.
Another great shave. The razor pushes the lather that it and the blade removes from the face down underneath the combs, rather than leaving it on the blade, which I like.
Close and lots of feedback.
Finished with the Azur Lime but later on; a good cold water splash or two and enjoyed the scent of the soap for a while before knocking it out with the nice but too fleeting cologne.
Rating: 4 / 5
Razor: Gillette Popular No. 45
Blade: Gillette Platinum (1960s)
Brush: Unknown black resin synthetic(?) brush
Lather: Hampshire Wool Fat No. 1
Aftershave: Proraso Azur Lime cologne https://shavingbuddies.com/shave/63d417249c1da4081f7ceea4
Another great shave. The razor pushes the lather that it and the blade removes from the face down underneath the combs, rather than leaving it on the blade, which I like.
Close and lots of feedback.
Finished with the Azur Lime but later on; a good cold water splash or two and enjoyed the scent of the soap for a while before knocking it out with the nice but too fleeting cologne.
Rating: 4 / 5
Razor: Gillette Popular No. 45
Blade: Gillette Platinum (1960s)
Brush: Unknown black resin synthetic(?) brush
Lather: Hampshire Wool Fat No. 1
Aftershave: Proraso Azur Lime cologne https://shavingbuddies.com/shave/63d417249c1da4081f7ceea4
Paul L
Chief GOW
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Friday 27th January
Soap • Stirling Barbershop
Brush • Simpson Wee Scot
Razor • Univinlions
Blade • Feather Pro (1)
Poat • Paco Rabanne Aftershave
This tiny Simpson brush was part of a recent PIF. Many thanks to Ben, @hdb3326
It baffles me how such a tiny brush can create and hold enough lather for a two pass shave?
The soap was a gift from another kind gent, Iain, @Digimonkey
I am very fortunate indeed.
Enjoy the weekend everyone
Soap • Stirling Barbershop
Brush • Simpson Wee Scot
Razor • Univinlions
Blade • Feather Pro (1)
Poat • Paco Rabanne Aftershave
This tiny Simpson brush was part of a recent PIF. Many thanks to Ben, @hdb3326
It baffles me how such a tiny brush can create and hold enough lather for a two pass shave?
The soap was a gift from another kind gent, Iain, @Digimonkey
I am very fortunate indeed.
Enjoy the weekend everyone
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And as my final entry for this week of SOTD's my shave arrives with the theme, 'phonetics'
Romeo Alpha Zuzu Oscar Romeo - Stainless Mongoose
Bravo Lima Alpha Delta Echo - Feather Super Professional
Bravo Romeo Uniform Sier - Ah stuff this it's going to take all night - Hive-2
ADP Collezione Barbierre
ADP Colonia Club
A great end to the week and a good start to the weekend with a very happy shave.
Have a most wonderful one you awesome people and take something with you. I love you all.
And have some puffyshoes from finally the weekend
Romeo Alpha Zuzu Oscar Romeo - Stainless Mongoose
Bravo Lima Alpha Delta Echo - Feather Super Professional
Bravo Romeo Uniform Sier - Ah stuff this it's going to take all night - Hive-2
ADP Collezione Barbierre
ADP Colonia Club
A great end to the week and a good start to the weekend with a very happy shave.
Have a most wonderful one you awesome people and take something with you. I love you all.
And have some puffyshoes from finally the weekend
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- Halifax, Republic of Yorkshire
Friday 27th January
Ganders Goat Soap w/Hop, Sage & Birch
Omega Crema da Barba Shaving Soap & HJM Professional w/G5B Synthetic 26mm
Gillette Hybrid Tech w/Weber Bulldog (Stainless) Handle & SuperMax Blue Diamond Platinum
Coty Musk (Vintage) Aftershave
Ganders Goat Soap w/Hop, Sage & Birch
Omega Crema da Barba Shaving Soap & HJM Professional w/G5B Synthetic 26mm
Gillette Hybrid Tech w/Weber Bulldog (Stainless) Handle & SuperMax Blue Diamond Platinum
Coty Musk (Vintage) Aftershave
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- ~Southampton, UK
Yaqi Mellon head with Razorock thin handle :: Gillette Nacet blade (3) :: DR Harris Windsor cream :: Omega 10066 boar brush :: Lea Classic lotion
The result is OK but both the cream (1st ever try of DR Harris cream), and Nacet, were somehow underwhelming. The skin was very thirsty afterwards. Quite likely a user error again... Anyway, onto the next new thing, right, chaps?
The result is OK but both the cream (1st ever try of DR Harris cream), and Nacet, were somehow underwhelming. The skin was very thirsty afterwards. Quite likely a user error again... Anyway, onto the next new thing, right, chaps?
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I actually got 1 last shave out of the Super Silver blade. Despite the blade being on it's last legs, I had a well protected shave using Signature Britannia.
Whilst I have been away, I have been using my birth year slim with a Wizamet blade in - Only a couple of shaves so this will continue into next week. I have been using up the War sample from Barr&Mann (can't seem to lump them with B&M!!). I really do like War - I think I have enough for 1 more shave out of it, but will then have to look to get a proper size tub of it in; probably go for a matching splash too, as I'm caning the American Blend which goes quite nicely with the War.
Hope everyone has a cracking weekend.
Whilst I have been away, I have been using my birth year slim with a Wizamet blade in - Only a couple of shaves so this will continue into next week. I have been using up the War sample from Barr&Mann (can't seem to lump them with B&M!!). I really do like War - I think I have enough for 1 more shave out of it, but will then have to look to get a proper size tub of it in; probably go for a matching splash too, as I'm caning the American Blend which goes quite nicely with the War.
Hope everyone has a cracking weekend.
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SOTD: 27/01/2023
Razor: Stando Rod
Blade: Feather Pro, 3rd use
Brush: Shedeleven Spalted Scottish Hawthorn AP Shave Co G5C 26mm Fan
Bowl: 3D Printed Bowl
Preshave: PAA Cube Unscented Soap
Soap: PAA Gondolier Puck
Aftershave: PAA Gondolier Cologne
Balm: The Inkey List Vitamin B, C And E Moisturiser Balm
An amazing shave thanks to a more focused concentrated approach! It’s definitely a real favourite and welcome addition to the den. The Stando is just a delight. Enjoy your weekend guys.
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Is that the new Boti tuxedo? How does it perform?
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