SOTD : Saturday 22nd September - Friday 28th September. 2018.

Date: 26 September 2018

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush:- Platypus P&C LE 2017 24mm Manchurian White
Soap/Cream:- Squadron Soaps ~ Group Captain's Blend
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Razor/Blade:- GEM G-Bar / GEM Personna SS PTFE Coated #1
Post-shave:- Thayers Witch Hazel & Tea Tree Oil / Lucky Tiger Aftershave & Face Tonic / Lucky Tiger Face Moisturizer
Fragrance:- Tabac Cologne
 
SOTD 20180926.

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M Keramiek / APShaveCo SilkSmoke.
Cibe Fiori&Frutta Lavender (sample).
Timeless Ti 0.68 OC / Stork Ti "Taipan" handle.
Asco Super Stainless (red wrapper) (1).
Rebul "Lavanda" EdC.
 
Sorry for jumping in here Kevin

I am not sure that Claymore is actually a V2 in the terminology used by ES. I believe the original release had a few issues which required some modification. The new razor was a 2nd version of the V1. The top cap on both is curved. My Claymore was sold as a V2. as you can see from one of my SOTD photos....the top cap is much more angular. I have never seen a V3 and am highly unlikely to as the price has gone through the roof in comparison to the previous models

Cheers Brian,
I was going on what the seller told me.
 
Pre: Warm water splash
Brush: Semogue 2000 Boar
Soap: Soapy Science Hanalei
Razor: Claymore V1, Windrose
Blade: Schick Proline P
Post: Warm then cold water rinse, Pitralon Classic ASL
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The Claymore prefers this handle to the gigantic OSS, the soap is a very good performer, the scent is ok but I was looking forward to the smell of Pitralon even more than usual.
Happy Shaving one and all.
 
Pre: Warm water splash
Brush: Semogue 2000 Boar
Soap: Soapy Science Hanalei
Razor: Claymore V1, Windrose
Blade: Schick Proline P
Post: Warm then cold water rinse, Pitralon Classic ASL
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The Claymore prefers this handle to the gigantic OSS, the soap is a very good performer, the scent is ok but I was looking forward to the smell of Pitralon even more than usual.
Happy Shaving one and all.

If I could fine a matching EDP to Pitralon Classic I'd be a very happy bunny.
 
Wed 26th Sept

RazoRock Plissoft 22mm
L`Occitane Cade soap
Gem Micromatic- Flying Wing
Gem S/S [ 4 ]
Pitralon Polar A/S Lotion

Today I used my rather minty Flying Wing , which does not get too much use as I find it quite mild. The Shave today was very smooth and comfortable, with a satisfactory all round finish. However to get an ultra close finish as one does with the Original Open comb version, I would need to do a bit of extra polishing up work. I do reckon that it would be a superb Daily Shaver for those with a lighter beard growth than mine.

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Evening shave

Olive Oil Soap
OSP Barbershop
Chubby 2 Best Badger
Pils 101NE
Polsilver Super Iridium (1)
OSP Barbershop Aftershave Tonic

First use of the Pils and although I have some experimentation ahead with regards to finding the right angle, it was a very pleasant experience. I can certainly see why it is referred to, affectionately or not, as Thor's Hammer. I should imagine that it's nigh on impossible to cut yourself with the thing. But you could certainly give someone a good battering with it. Anyway, a DFS in two passes is not a bad start. Have a good evening gents.
 
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