SOTD: Saturday 7th July -Friday 13th July 2018.
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merkur hd
7 o'clock green
asylum scanlon synthetic
omega shaving soap
myrsol emulsion
montana parfum d'homme edt
7 o'clock green
asylum scanlon synthetic
omega shaving soap
myrsol emulsion
montana parfum d'homme edt
- Messages
- 4,400
- Location
- Seattle, WA, USA
Saturday AM 2018-07-07
Moss Anniversary Slate scuttle
Rooney 3/2 Ivory Finest (24/58)
Old Spice shaving soap (vintage)
RazoRock Mamba/Triad Purple Aristocrat Titanium
Wilkinson Light Brigade (11)
Floris Bay Rum aftershave (vintage)
Moss Anniversary Slate scuttle
Rooney 3/2 Ivory Finest (24/58)
Old Spice shaving soap (vintage)
RazoRock Mamba/Triad Purple Aristocrat Titanium
Wilkinson Light Brigade (11)
Floris Bay Rum aftershave (vintage)
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- 481
Monday.
Prep: Hot towel
Pre shave: Prep
Razor: Weber ARC
Blade: Wilkinson Sword
Brush: 'The Archduke' (Brad Sears Archduke 26/50 2-Band Manchurian)
Soap: Noble Otter: Flying Hide
Post: Cold water rinse / Witch Hazel / Wholly Kaw: Cuero Oscuro Aftershave Toner
that was a really good shave... not the smoothest of blades, but it certainly did the job... and as for Noble Otter, they've improved the formula? really? now, that is something that I'm really looking forward to!
Thursday.
Prep: Hot towel
Pre shave: Prep
Razor: Merkur 34C HD
Blade: Polsilver Super Iridium
Brush: 'The Archduke' (Brad Sears Archduke 26/50 2-Band Manchurian)
Soap: Noble Otter: Lonestar
Post: Cold water rinse / Witch Hazel / Chatillon Lux: Bon Vivant Post Shave Toner
having found the original Noble Otter base to be superb, this new base does not disappoint.. I feel that the lather isn't as heavy.. more meringue like, I guess... slickness, and protection, I cannot fault... in fact, with the 34C HD/Super Iridium combo, a truly enjoyable, BBS shave was had.. post shave feel is fantastic, and I really didn't need to add anything else. Yep, even though I had no issues with the previous base, this new formula is a hit!!.. onwards and upwards!
Saturday.
Prep: Hot towel
Pre shave: Prep
Razor: ‘The Rock' (Rockwell 6S – #3)
Blade: Gillette Bleue Extra
Brush: 'The Duke' (Duke 3 Best)
Soap: Shannon's Soaps ‘Forest City Fern'
Post: Cold water rinse / Witch Hazel / Chatillon Lux Santal Auster Post-Shave Salve
Fragrance: PG 02 Cozé
WOW WOW WOW.. now that's what I'm talking 'bout! ‘The Rock'/Gillette Bleue Extra gives a sublime shave, and is one of my fave combos, and ‘Forest City Fern' is quite simply impeccable, with a super wet, super slick lather... definitely one of my top performers... finishing off this outstanding shave is Santal Auster Post-Shave Salve, and PG 02 Cozé ... what a superb start to my weekend..
Prep: Hot towel
Pre shave: Prep
Razor: Weber ARC
Blade: Wilkinson Sword
Brush: 'The Archduke' (Brad Sears Archduke 26/50 2-Band Manchurian)
Soap: Noble Otter: Flying Hide
Post: Cold water rinse / Witch Hazel / Wholly Kaw: Cuero Oscuro Aftershave Toner
that was a really good shave... not the smoothest of blades, but it certainly did the job... and as for Noble Otter, they've improved the formula? really? now, that is something that I'm really looking forward to!
Thursday.
Prep: Hot towel
Pre shave: Prep
Razor: Merkur 34C HD
Blade: Polsilver Super Iridium
Brush: 'The Archduke' (Brad Sears Archduke 26/50 2-Band Manchurian)
Soap: Noble Otter: Lonestar
Post: Cold water rinse / Witch Hazel / Chatillon Lux: Bon Vivant Post Shave Toner
having found the original Noble Otter base to be superb, this new base does not disappoint.. I feel that the lather isn't as heavy.. more meringue like, I guess... slickness, and protection, I cannot fault... in fact, with the 34C HD/Super Iridium combo, a truly enjoyable, BBS shave was had.. post shave feel is fantastic, and I really didn't need to add anything else. Yep, even though I had no issues with the previous base, this new formula is a hit!!.. onwards and upwards!
Saturday.
Prep: Hot towel
Pre shave: Prep
Razor: ‘The Rock' (Rockwell 6S – #3)
Blade: Gillette Bleue Extra
Brush: 'The Duke' (Duke 3 Best)
Soap: Shannon's Soaps ‘Forest City Fern'
Post: Cold water rinse / Witch Hazel / Chatillon Lux Santal Auster Post-Shave Salve
Fragrance: PG 02 Cozé
WOW WOW WOW.. now that's what I'm talking 'bout! ‘The Rock'/Gillette Bleue Extra gives a sublime shave, and is one of my fave combos, and ‘Forest City Fern' is quite simply impeccable, with a super wet, super slick lather... definitely one of my top performers... finishing off this outstanding shave is Santal Auster Post-Shave Salve, and PG 02 Cozé ... what a superb start to my weekend..
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Saturday 7th July
Pears Glycerine Soap
Proraso Green Tea and Oatmeal Preshave Cream
Stirling Texas on Fire Soap
Moka Express Mew Brown Synthetic Brush
Baili 'Tech' with a Bic Platinum Chrome Blade
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Stirling Texas on Fire Post-Shave Lotion
I love the scent of this soap and today was the first use of the Post shave lotion.......absolutely beautiful.
3 passes for a very satisfying BBS shave.
After a day at Monmouth Show....with what I had considered to be adequate sun protection......I now smell like Texas on Fire and feel as if I am Texas on Fire
Pears Glycerine Soap
Proraso Green Tea and Oatmeal Preshave Cream
Stirling Texas on Fire Soap
Moka Express Mew Brown Synthetic Brush
Baili 'Tech' with a Bic Platinum Chrome Blade
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Stirling Texas on Fire Post-Shave Lotion
I love the scent of this soap and today was the first use of the Post shave lotion.......absolutely beautiful.
3 passes for a very satisfying BBS shave.
After a day at Monmouth Show....with what I had considered to be adequate sun protection......I now smell like Texas on Fire and feel as if I am Texas on Fire
Pre: Sainsburys Tea Tree Cleansing Bar
Razor: Schick Krona
Blade: Treet Dura-Sharp (Carbon Steel) (1)
Soap: Soapy Science Hanalei
Brush: YaQi Tuxedo 24mm Synthetic
Post: Brut Sport Style ASL (paired with Nautica Voyage)
Razor: Schick Krona
Blade: Treet Dura-Sharp (Carbon Steel) (1)
Soap: Soapy Science Hanalei
Brush: YaQi Tuxedo 24mm Synthetic
Post: Brut Sport Style ASL (paired with Nautica Voyage)
Nice relaxed shave just before the England game kicked off. DFS in 2 passes, so well happy. Soapy Science really ticks all the boxes for me. Ease of lathering, cushion, glide, scent and post shave are all spot on.
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- Messages
- 1,115
- Location
- Broughty Ferry
SOTD Saturday 07 July 2018
Pre-shave: Warm bath - epsom salt soak; post bath face wask Wright's Cold Tar Soap, followed by the Gentleman's Groom Room Shave Prep +
Cream: Musgo Laveder.
Brush: Muhle Silvertip Fibre.
Bowl: Aesop.
Razor: Rex Ambassador.
Blade: Astra Stainless Steel (Day 2).
Post: Musgo Lavender Cologne and Body Shop Aloe Vera Gel.
What a shave; the gods were kind on me today, very kind. A three pass shave with a BBS result; my skin still feels smooth and clean, some 14 hours after the shave.
I love a soak in epsom salts; I don't know if the salts have any positive effect on the shave - every time I shave after a epsom salt bath the shave feels silky smooth.
The Rex Ambassador is a great razor; as ever I appreciate that YMMV. I shaved at settings 4, 3 and 1: WTG, XTG and ATG. The Astra SS feels a step up from the Astra Platinum (Green).
The Musgo lavender cream and cologne felt right for a hot summer sunny day - smooth, protective and refreshing.
Since returning from holiday my shaves have been amazing - all down to the softness of the water; what a difference.
All the best, happy World Cup to football fans - hoping Englaand can go all the way,
Chris
Pre-shave: Warm bath - epsom salt soak; post bath face wask Wright's Cold Tar Soap, followed by the Gentleman's Groom Room Shave Prep +
Cream: Musgo Laveder.
Brush: Muhle Silvertip Fibre.
Bowl: Aesop.
Razor: Rex Ambassador.
Blade: Astra Stainless Steel (Day 2).
Post: Musgo Lavender Cologne and Body Shop Aloe Vera Gel.
What a shave; the gods were kind on me today, very kind. A three pass shave with a BBS result; my skin still feels smooth and clean, some 14 hours after the shave.
I love a soak in epsom salts; I don't know if the salts have any positive effect on the shave - every time I shave after a epsom salt bath the shave feels silky smooth.
The Rex Ambassador is a great razor; as ever I appreciate that YMMV. I shaved at settings 4, 3 and 1: WTG, XTG and ATG. The Astra SS feels a step up from the Astra Platinum (Green).
The Musgo lavender cream and cologne felt right for a hot summer sunny day - smooth, protective and refreshing.
Since returning from holiday my shaves have been amazing - all down to the softness of the water; what a difference.
All the best, happy World Cup to football fans - hoping Englaand can go all the way,
Chris
- Messages
- 1,115
- Location
- Broughty Ferry
REX Ambassador
Shark/Polsilver
Brad Sears DFS LE
Martin de Candre Vetyver
Pitralon Classic aftershave
First outing of the Brad Sears brush.
Probably the neatest knot I've come across with the darkest hair with the whitest tips. Beautiful.
As soon as I run the knot under the tap and run it across my palm there was a gasp,so, so soft.
It created a lather with ease with plenty of flow through.
Backbone. It shares the same characteristics as the Saponificio Varesino knot. The backbone is there with the painting strokes.
Is it a keeper? I'll use it a couple more times before I can confirm that.
Onto the shave. I found the Shark blade tuggy on the first pass. I swapped it out for the Polsilver and things improved greatly, very smooth. 3 passes on setting 3 and 2.5 for touch-ups. Very good results again.
Enjoy your weekend. We can relax until Wednesday night.
Cheers
Rob
Rob, hope all is well. How are ypu getting on wih the Rex?
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Hi Chris,
I'm good, thanks for asking. I hope you're well too?
The shaves are much improved. I use a lot less pressure and ride more towards the safety bar instead of the top cap. This has removed or at the very least improved drag at lot. I also no longer have tenderness or roughness.
The razor has forced me to improve my technique.
It's taken some time but I'm glad I stuck with it. The shaves have an added satisfaction know where I started from and the results I'm now getting.
Cheers
Rob
- Messages
- 1,750
- Location
- Cheshire, England
Tallow & Steel ‘Boreal'
SOC Cherrywood
ATT M1 Kronos
Rapira SS #5
Myrsol Agua Balsamica
Very strong scent of boreal forest, very marmite. Good shave finished off with a liberal splash of aftershave. [emoji319][emoji106]
SOC Cherrywood
ATT M1 Kronos
Rapira SS #5
Myrsol Agua Balsamica
Very strong scent of boreal forest, very marmite. Good shave finished off with a liberal splash of aftershave. [emoji319][emoji106]
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- 1,738
- Location
- The Dark Lord of Wet Shaving
Date: 08 July 2018
Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush:- RazoRock Plissoft Synth. 24/57mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Declaration Grooming ~ Bandwagon
Razor/Blade:- Merkur 38C / Rapira Super Stainless #2
Post-shave:- Thayers Witch Hazel & Tea Tree Oil / Lucky Tiger Aftershave & Face Tonic / Lucky Tiger Face Moisturizer
Fragrance:- N/A
I'm really impressed with Declaration Grooming shaving soaps because is way above Wholly Kaw lather and slickness performance, however, the post shave feel is still below the Wholly Kaw performance. I'm glad to have all 13 Declaration Grooming shaving soaps in my den, I'm looking forward to getting some more DG from the Stray Whisker very soon until the next new scent is available on the market.
Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush:- RazoRock Plissoft Synth. 24/57mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Declaration Grooming ~ Bandwagon
Razor/Blade:- Merkur 38C / Rapira Super Stainless #2
Post-shave:- Thayers Witch Hazel & Tea Tree Oil / Lucky Tiger Aftershave & Face Tonic / Lucky Tiger Face Moisturizer
Fragrance:- N/A
I'm really impressed with Declaration Grooming shaving soaps because is way above Wholly Kaw lather and slickness performance, however, the post shave feel is still below the Wholly Kaw performance. I'm glad to have all 13 Declaration Grooming shaving soaps in my den, I'm looking forward to getting some more DG from the Stray Whisker very soon until the next new scent is available on the market.
- Messages
- 17,591
- Location
- Sunny Cornwall
~SOTD~
Prep~ Shower, Valbora Glicerlanolina a Soap
Razor ~ General Stinger Brass
Blade ~ Feather Pro Super
Soap ~ Barrister And Mann - Leviathan
Brush ~ SOC Taj Badger
Post ~ Thayers Rose Petal
Scent ~ Guerlain Jicky Parfum
A great close shave using the general fitted with the Stinger handle from Charcoal Goods and a Feather Pro Super, BBS Finnish in no time at all, a great Sunday shave. Finnished off with a few dabs of the wonderful Guerlain Jicky Parfum......Perfect!
Hoping you all have a wonderful day....P
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- 669
- Location
- Adelaide, Australia
Pre-Shave: SebaMed, cold water
Razor: Rex Ambassador (2)
Blade: Voskhod (1)
Brush: Hucklaration
Lather: Mike's Lemongrass & Eucalyptus
Post-Shave: Alum, Thayers Original Alcohol Free Witch Hazel, South Australian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Messages
- 624
- Location
- Middlesex - UK
SOTD 8/7/18:
[emoji830]ï¸Declaration Grooming - Shore - Icarus soap sample
[emoji830]ï¸[emoji266]Wildwestbrushworks[emoji266] 'Cirrus'/Cashmere
[emoji830]ï¸Charcoal Goods - Level 2, CC - [emoji219]Stinger[emoji219]
[emoji830]ï¸Crystal Stainless/Israeli Personna (1)
[emoji830]ï¸Myrsol[emoji838]Aftershave
First use of the Charcoal Goods, Level 2 Stinger. Visually stunning and beautiful to behold. Very smooth and efficient shaver with hefty weight to ensure effortless passes. Lovely aquatic scent and great post shave feel from the "Shore" soap sample.
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[emoji830]ï¸Declaration Grooming - Shore - Icarus soap sample
[emoji830]ï¸[emoji266]Wildwestbrushworks[emoji266] 'Cirrus'/Cashmere
[emoji830]ï¸Charcoal Goods - Level 2, CC - [emoji219]Stinger[emoji219]
[emoji830]ï¸Crystal Stainless/Israeli Personna (1)
[emoji830]ï¸Myrsol[emoji838]Aftershave
First use of the Charcoal Goods, Level 2 Stinger. Visually stunning and beautiful to behold. Very smooth and efficient shaver with hefty weight to ensure effortless passes. Lovely aquatic scent and great post shave feel from the "Shore" soap sample.
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