SOTD: Saturday 2th - Friday 8th March 2019

Saturday, 2 March 2019 (delayed posting)

PreShave: Warm water, from the tap
Cream: Santa Maria Novella
Brush: Kent BK8
Bowl: My recycled cream bowl
Razor: The Sledgehammer (Merkur 39C)
Blade Gillette 7:00 yellow (1)
Post Shave: Alum

Fragrance: Floris Jermyn Street


First time I'd tried the Santa Maria Novella Cream—in fact the first time I'd used anything other than one the three St James's Ts and D R Harris. (Well, I'd used Body Shop Cream some years back, which was ok.)

The SMN is great, lathered up like a dream, and provided an excellent lubrication for a BBS shave. I'll work in into my stable of weekend staples.
 
We got to discussing the merits of a 34/35 A'crat vs a later 36 A'crat on one of the forums. Head geometry etc. So having a 34/35 A'crat and a 38/39 Sheraton I decided to reach for one for the morning shave. Sheraton came to hand first. Loaded up with a fresh GSB and reached for RazoRock Saturnia which, if you have never tried it, I highly recommend. Saturnia is a great performer but the scent is incredible with lots herbs and slate in the scent. The matching aftershave is so good on its own, I sometimes just slap it on before leaving the house for a night out. Proceeded with the morning shave and completed two passes to achieve a near BBS shave. Why mess with a good thing. Next up will be the 34/35 A'crat....

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Gillette Sheraton 1938-39
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Brush: Simpson Special 1
Pre-Shave: Natural Men Shave - Sandalwood Oil
Lather: RazoRock Saturnia
Aftershave: RazoRock Saturnia
Additional Care:
B.I.G. Co. Alum Block

https://shavingbuddies.com/shave/5c7fd0d21141ee16b084d84141714
 
Wanted a quick and easy shave so I reached for a Tech and some Proraso White. Lathered up with the Simpson 59 and Fine lathering bowl after an extended face lathering binge and it was very nice to get the bowl out I must say. Wonderful two pass DFS followed up with some Nivea balm and off to work.

Rating: 4.5 / 5

Razor: Gillette Tech - Ball End - Gold
Blade: Astra Superior Stainless
Brush: Simpson 59
Pre-Shave: Proraso White Lotion
Lather: Proraso White
Aftershave: Nivea Protect & Care
Additional Care:
B.I.G. Co. Alum Block
Fine Accoutrements - Lather Bowl

https://shavingbuddies.com/shave/5c7da8441141ee16b084d82141715
 
Night out on the town with the Mrs, so I decided to reach for the Rockwell 6C. Always amazed at just how good it is but it rarely comes up in rotation. Plate 6 with a fresh Astra SS and it just carved its way quite efficiently through the beard. Today's soap choice was RazoRock Gold which is a favourite of mine with subtle amber, leather and some spice. Wonderful three pass BBS shave.

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Rockwell 6C
Blade: Astra Superior Stainless
Brush: Simpson Chubby 2
Pre-Shave: Natural Men Shave - Sandalwood Oil
Lather: RazoRock Gold
Aftershave: RazoRock Gold
Additional Care:
B.I.G. Co. Alum Block

https://shavingbuddies.com/shave/5c7b3bdf1141ee16b084d7f741716
 
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Gartbnx....
 
SOTD Wednesday 06 March 2019

Pre-shave: Warm shower, Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cleanser, Cold water splash and Castle Forbes Water Soluble Pre Shave Balm.
Cream: Kiehl's Lite Flite.
Brush: Shavemac ' The Flat Top' Shaving Brush.
Bowl: Giles Shaving Co - Spotty Pedstal Wet Shaving Bowl.
Razor: Colonial the General - Alu.
Blade: Feather (6).
Post: Cold water, Floid Vigoroso, followed by Ibiza Aloe - Geo. F. Trumper Paisley Cologne.

For the last week or so, a slight variation on the above theme. Subtle changes, MDC soap, or Myrsol Balsamic Water.

I ordered a Giles Shaving Co. shaving brush soaker/mug; since it arrived (about a week ago), I have been soaking the badger brush for longer, which has improved the quality of the lather.

2 pass shaves, WTG and ATG face and WTG and ATG neck; no problems and DFS+/BBS- finishes. The General Alu, paired with the Feather, for me is an excellent combination. I am getting more comfortable shaving with the Feather blade - still feels more 'riskier' compared with the Kai Captain.

Hope all is good with everyone, all the best,

Chris
 
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One Pass Shaving Routine...
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Hot Water Prep & Massage with Argan Oil
Otto Busch World Master Solingen Full Hollow 6/8th
Hans Baier Silver Tip
Haslinger Tallow Soap
Humphreys Witch Hazel

I had a Late Evening One Pass Shave with My Otto Busch 6/8th..Easy Comfortable Shave Tonight..One Pass was Enough..Job Done..This Razor Sports a Coticule/Yellow Lake 16/17 K Combo Edge as My Finisher...:)

I Am Dolphin Smooth & Refreshed..::cool:

Billy
 
Date: 07 March 2019

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush:- Maseto Extra Density 2 Band Finest Badger "Memphis" 26/55mm Knot
Soap/Cream:- Mitchell's Wool Fat
Razor/Blade:- Gillette Red Tip E1 1959 / Vintage NOS Gillette Bleue Extra #2
Post-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed with Tea Tree, Lavender & Peppermint / Lucky Tiger Aftershave & Face Tonic
Fragrance:- Dolce&Gabbana Pour Homme

24 more days to go for the whole month of Mitchell's March Wool Fat shave
 


SOTD : 7th March 2019.


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Shaving recipe for today.


Prep: Hot shower:/ RightGuard ~ Energy Burst Shower Gel.


Pre:

warm wet flannel to my face.

Pears ~ Transparent Soap.

Brush: Omega S10018.

Bowl Lather.

Cream : Groomed ~ Moisture Zone.

Blade: Gillette Silver Blue.(4)

Razor: Gillette~ Slim Twist.

Post:

Cold Water Face Rinse./Homemade Lavender + Tea Tree Oil Witch Hazel Mixture. / Alcolado Glacial Mentholated ASL.

Creightons ~ Sensitive Post Shave Balm.


Greetings,

Another early morning shave,

It's been a while since i last used the groomed shave cream and was pleasantly surprised by how much of a good slick protective lather it produced with such a small amount,a good light scented cream that doesn't dry my skin out leaving a nice post shave feel to the face.

Last outing of the gillette silver blue blade, which has excelled with each shave throughtout the week, these Russian made blades are excellent and have paired up with every razor i've matched them up with,today was no exception the razor / blade duo was another wonderful match..

A very comfortable 3 pass + pick ups near bbs shave with no errors to report.

Finishing the shave off with a generous dollop of Creightons ~ Sensitive Post Shave Balm.

My face is feeling super cool & smooth...A excellent shave to start the day.;)
;)


Enjoy your day, ladies & gentlemen.:cool:
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