SOTD: Saturday 20 April - Friday 26 April 2024.

[Tati1950]

SOTD: 26/04/2024

Razor: Blackland Vector
Blade: Feather ProGuard - 15, 4th use
Brush: Simpson Trafalgar T3
Bowl: Kikier Ceramic Bowl
Preshave: Proraso Green Cream
Soap: The Goodfellas Smile Pino Alpestre Cream
Aftershave: The Goodfellas Smile Pino Alpestre Aftershave
Additional Care: Osma Alum
Additional Care: Cold Water

Enjoy the day!

 

[Electrif]

Saturday 27th April
GEM Micromatic Open Comb - GEM Stainless #8 - Yaqi Robin - Arran Lochranza - Boots Freshwood AS - Aloe Vera Gel

 

[Gian]

 

[Johnny Bravo]

My Artisinal April & Birthday Shave today consisted of...
Prep Aleppo soap.
Brush Highlander LE2023 Boar.
Soap Stirling Black Ice.
Razor Gillette Slim Twist (Birth year razor).
Blade Nacet.
Aftershave Stirling Black Ice.

Today is my Birthday woohoo 16 today
I treated myself to a lovely shave using my Birth year Gillette and it didn't disappoint.
This razor you can shave with twice a day and it would still not break the skin.
The Black Ice was a Birthday present from the wife and I was a little disappointed with the lack of chill but I am putting it down to the tub being new and the chill is a bit further down the tub.
That being said the splash was great and hit the spot big time, if the soap eventually gives the same effect as I start using it then I will be a very happy chappie.
Right now off to get spoilt by the family and all that's left to be said is enjoy the day everyone.

 

[alfie5542]

Happy birthday, have a great day / night

 

[Nearsmooth]

View attachment 119812

My Artisinal April & Birthday Shave today consisted of...
Prep Aleppo soap.
Brush Highlander LE2023 Boar.
Soap Stirling Black Ice.
Razor Gillette Slim Twist (Birth year razor).
Blade Nacet.
Aftershave Stirling Black Ice.

Today is my Birthday woohoo 16 today
I treated myself to a lovely shave using my Birth year Gillette and it didn't disappoint.
This razor you can shave with twice a day and it would still not break the skin.
The Black Ice was a Birthday present from the wife and I was a little disappointed with the lack of chill but I am putting it down to the tub being new and the chill is a bit further down the tub.
That being said the splash was great and hit the spot big time, if the soap eventually gives the same effect as I start using it then I will be a very happy chappie.
Right now off to get spoilt by the family and all that's left to be said is enjoy the day everyone.

Happy birthday @Johnny Bravo have a good one!

 

[NotTheStig]

Happy Birthday!

I believe you have to be over eighteen to buy razor blades

View attachment 119812

My Artisinal April & Birthday Shave today consisted of...
Prep Aleppo soap.
Brush Highlander LE2023 Boar.
Soap Stirling Black Ice.
Razor Gillette Slim Twist (Birth year razor).
Blade Nacet.
Aftershave Stirling Black Ice.

Today is my Birthday woohoo 16 today
I treated myself to a lovely shave using my Birth year Gillette and it didn't disappoint.
This razor you can shave with twice a day and it would still not break the skin.
The Black Ice was a Birthday present from the wife and I was a little disappointed with the lack of chill but I am putting it down to the tub being new and the chill is a bit further down the tub.
That being said the splash was great and hit the spot big time, if the soap eventually gives the same effect as I start using it then I will be a very happy chappie.
Right now off to get spoilt by the family and all that's left to be said is enjoy the day everyone.

 

[Rip my flesh]

View attachment 119812

My Artisinal April & Birthday Shave today consisted of...
Prep Aleppo soap.
Brush Highlander LE2023 Boar.
Soap Stirling Black Ice.
Razor Gillette Slim Twist (Birth year razor).
Blade Nacet.
Aftershave Stirling Black Ice.

Today is my Birthday woohoo 16 today
I treated myself to a lovely shave using my Birth year Gillette and it didn't disappoint.
This razor you can shave with twice a day and it would still not break the skin.
The Black Ice was a Birthday present from the wife and I was a little disappointed with the lack of chill but I am putting it down to the tub being new and the chill is a bit further down the tub.
That being said the splash was great and hit the spot big time, if the soap eventually gives the same effect as I start using it then I will be a very happy chappie.
Right now off to get spoilt by the family and all that's left to be said is enjoy the day everyone.

Happy birthday young man. Have a fabulous day!

 

[Palmolive fox]

View attachment 119812

My Artisinal April & Birthday Shave today consisted of...
Prep Aleppo soap.
Brush Highlander LE2023 Boar.
Soap Stirling Black Ice.
Razor Gillette Slim Twist (Birth year razor).
Blade Nacet.
Aftershave Stirling Black Ice.

Today is my Birthday woohoo 16 today
I treated myself to a lovely shave using my Birth year Gillette and it didn't disappoint.
This razor you can shave with twice a day and it would still not break the skin.
The Black Ice was a Birthday present from the wife and I was a little disappointed with the lack of chill but I am putting it down to the tub being new and the chill is a bit further down the tub.
That being said the splash was great and hit the spot big time, if the soap eventually gives the same effect as I start using it then I will be a very happy chappie.
Right now off to get spoilt by the family and all that's left to be said is enjoy the day everyone.

+ 1 on the Gillette Slim twist/knack for your birthday shave razor choice.

 

[mpf9ret]

View attachment 119812

My Artisinal April & Birthday Shave today consisted of...
Prep Aleppo soap.
Brush Highlander LE2023 Boar.
Soap Stirling Black Ice.
Razor Gillette Slim Twist (Birth year razor).
Blade Nacet.
Aftershave Stirling Black Ice.

Today is my Birthday woohoo 16 today
I treated myself to a lovely shave using my Birth year Gillette and it didn't disappoint.
This razor you can shave with twice a day and it would still not break the skin.
The Black Ice was a Birthday present from the wife and I was a little disappointed with the lack of chill but I am putting it down to the tub being new and the chill is a bit further down the tub.
That being said the splash was great and hit the spot big time, if the soap eventually gives the same effect as I start using it then I will be a very happy chappie.
Right now off to get spoilt by the family and all that's left to be said is enjoy the day everyone.

Happy Birthday- 16 ?

 

[TobyC]

View attachment 119812

My Artisinal April & Birthday Shave today consisted of...
Prep Aleppo soap.
Brush Highlander LE2023 Boar.
Soap Stirling Black Ice.
Razor Gillette Slim Twist (Birth year razor).
Blade Nacet.
Aftershave Stirling Black Ice.

Today is my Birthday woohoo 16 today
I treated myself to a lovely shave using my Birth year Gillette and it didn't disappoint.
This razor you can shave with twice a day and it would still not break the skin.
The Black Ice was a Birthday present from the wife and I was a little disappointed with the lack of chill but I am putting it down to the tub being new and the chill is a bit further down the tub.
That being said the splash was great and hit the spot big time, if the soap eventually gives the same effect as I start using it then I will be a very happy chappie.
Right now off to get spoilt by the family and all that's left to be said is enjoy the day everyone.

 

[mpf9ret]

Fri 26th April

Aleppo soap- Shave pre wash
Stirling Syn 26mm
Schick Super 11
Schick Super 11 Ultrex blade ( 2 )
Pitralon Classic A/S Lotion

Hard to believe that after many years Shaving with DE/SE Razors, I am actually singing the praises of a Cartridge Shave. The Shave with this Schick was really good, making sure not to rush with short strokes a super close all round finish was attained. A great Razor but difficult to get blades as E Bay prohibits shipping from USA.

 

[Tony'schin]

26/05/24
Pre - Dove Original Beauty Cream Bar
Brush - Yaqi Coco-cola 22mm Synth
Soap - Arran soap Co. Lochranza
Razor - Mühle R89 Twist
Blade - Personna Lab Blue
Post - Cold water Rinse
Balm - Arran soap Co. Lochranza
A/S - Arran soap Co. Lochranza

The R89T just works, no bells or whistles, it just shaves really well. When looking at reducing the collection i give rarely used razors a run out, this one always manages to show me it deserves its place in the collection.
Happy Birthday @Johnny Bravo - have a great day.
Enjoy your day all.

 

[ekeko]

Happy birthday JB !

 

[Electrif]

Many happy returns @Johnny Bravo.

 

[ekeko]

Friday 26 April
Used my recent acquisition today, 1930 Gillette Goodwill. It’s a transition razor for Gillette, see my post in New Acquisitions for the back story. They seem to be mostly available from the USA, and prices have quite a range. I got this one about as cheaply as they get and still be good looking and usable. Hard to imagine it’s around 90 years old and still going strong.
Early Gillette vintage razors have never disappointed me and this one is no different. I fitted it with a Merkur super platinum blade made in Czech Republic as I got a puck of them with the Merkur Vision 2000. It’s a very fine blade indeed.
2 main passes wtg, atg, plus pick ups gave a very comfortable bbs shave.

Enjoy the day fellas!