SOTD: Saturday 9th - Friday 15th March 2019

Date: 10 March 2019

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush:- Maseto Silvertip Badger Fan Horn 30/53mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Mitchell's Wool Fat
Razor/Blade:- Gillette Slim Adjustable G4 1961 / Vintage NOS Gillette Super Stainless (spoiler) #4
Post-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed with Tea Tree, Lavender & Peppermint / Lucky Tiger Aftershave & Face Tonic
Fragrance:- Davidoff Cool Water Wave

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

SOTD : 10th 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: Semogue 830.

Bowl Lather.

Uber/Superlather: Williams Mug Shaving Soap / Ingram Menthol Shave Cream + 6 Drops of Glycerin.

Blade: Supermax Blue Diamond Titanium.(2)

Razor: Parker 24C.

Warm wet flannel/ cold wet flannel to rinse my face.

Post:

Cold Water Face Rinse./Homemade Lavender + Tea Tree Oil Witch Hazel Mixture./ Blue Stratos ASL.

Creightons ~ Sensitive Post Shave Balm.




Greetings,

Maiden shave with the experimental superlather..The verdict?...

I mentioned in one of my previous SOTD's that i was going to try making a 'uber/superlather'with Williams Mug Shaving Soap, i soaked the the soap for 5 minutes in hot tap water, then loaded up my damp 'not wet' semogue 830 until i had a good amount soap on the brush, next i added 2 almond size dollops of Ingram Menthol Shave cream to my mixing bowl + 6 drops of glycerin & a few drops of water then started to mix up the lather adding more water when required to get the superlather to the consistancy i like...I was rewarded with a absolutely superb cool protective slick lather ,my only downfall of the experiment was i mixed up enough lather to do a 10 pass shave....i'll use smaller quantities next time, all in all though, a successful first 'Uber /superlather'making tryout.

The Supermax Blue Diamond titanium was a excellent match with the 24C, mowing through my stubble with smooth efficiency.

A comfortable Sunday morning 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 smooth & smelling devine. ;)
;)


Enjoy your sunday, ladies & gentlemen.:cool:
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10 March

Wickham Citrus Musk
Razorock Snowman Tuxedo
Feather Artist Club SS
Feather Proguard
Wickham Citrus Musk asb

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First time today with my new Feather Professional Artist Club SS razor, and, I can say it was a completely scary experience. Using a Proguard blade I only produced one weeper on the top lip, to my total amazement. I did much less well on my first DE shave with a Merkur HD and Astra blade, neither of which I own anymore. I really took my time this morning, the lather needing freshening more than once, and a one pass shave was all I needed. The smooth areas, cheeks and neck, were smooth, but the chin was tricky and could be better. I am very impressed with my new dangerous tool for shaving, and I am looking forward to future encounters as I master this new art.
 
Sunday 10th March



Pears Glycerine Soap
Vitos Pre Shave Cream
RazoRock Irish Countryside Soap
RazoRock Silvertip Synthetic Brush
CJB with a Proline P
Alum and Rinse
Bart's Lavender Balm
RazoRock Irish Countryside AS
Perfume Parlour Green Irish Tweed (equivalent) Perfume Oil.

The CJB is incredible value for anyone wanting to try this type of shaving.
3 Passes for a wonderful Sunday Shave:)
 
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Two Pass Shaving Routine.. :cool:

Hot Water Prep & Massage with Argan Oil
C. Myers & Sons Sheffield 6/8th Full Hollow
Hans Baier Silver Tip
Valobra Tallow Soap
Humphreys Witch Hazel

I Had a Mornings Shave Today with My C. Myers & Sons Sheffield 6/8th..Its a Mint Real Shiner this Blade & its a Top Tier Shaver..A Belter of a Shave this Morning..:p

I Am Dolphin Smooth & Refreshed..:D

Billy
 
Sunday 10th March 2019 AM

Pre-shave:- Hot shower / Nivea Sensitive Face Wash / Proraso Red pre shave cream
Brush:- Stirling Finest Bardger
Soap/Cream:- GFT Spanish Leather cream
Razor/Blade:- Rockwell 6c/ Gillette 7 o'clock green Super Stainless
Post-shave:- Thayers Cucumber / Nivea 2 Phase aftershave / Bart's Balm Cinnamon and Patchouli aftershave balm

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Another return to DE this morning. I'm getting great shaves with a SE but I don't seem to stay smooth as long as I do with DE.

I had slight stubble this morning and decided to whip it off with a relaxing and chill out shave. SWMBO is out and kids are recovering from hangovers so I knew I'd get peace!

A really slow and methodical 3 pass shave with nothing to report - which is good! Everything worked as it should and in harmony.

There's a noticeable difference all over but more so on my neck. Back to BBS and feeling really fresh.

I'm off next week so will have loads of time for enjoyable shaves!

All the best folks!
 
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