SOTD: Saturday 24 - Friday 30 August 2024.

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28/08/24 Wednesdays Evening
  • Razor Gillette Fat Handle Tech(British) 1940s
  • Blade Vidyut Super-Max Platinum(India)
  • Pre-Shave Hot Shower
  • Brush B&B Synthetic
  • Soap Proraso E/M
  • Aftershave Proraso E/M
Great shave tonight from the Gillette fat handled tech.
The super Max platinum blades purchased online about 15 years ago not sure if their still around.
Gave a good shave with little effort 1 pass WTG 1 ATG Finished.
I found the Proraso Eucalyptus menthol soap left my skin feeling really refreshed
I think the eucalyptus menthol aftershave was a bit of an overkill, As the feeling of freshness got a bit overpowering after a while.
All I know it was a great combination.

Cheers all.
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Razor - Rockwell 6S R3
Blade - Gillette Perma-Sharp
Brush - Simpson M6
Lather - NSS Moroccan Sands

The agony and the ecstasy.
I thought the shave was a bit mild, then realised that I’d put the plate in the Rockwell the wrong way round. Rather stupidly, I tried to swap it back with soapy hands… and it was Nanny’s soap too… very slidey. So I put a great slice in my thumb which just bled and bled.

It was a shame as I was on track for a near-perfect two-pass shave. Despite my discombobulation I got a handsome result, just two tiny nicks and zero irritation. The Proraso glue in the photo was for my thumb, not my face.

Can’t wait to try out the razor/blade combo next time.

Erm… I also have to ‘fess up I was in the pub at lunchtime… didn’t affect my judgment at all.

Life is difficult when you can’t use an opposable thumb… no wonder dogs never took over the world.

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Vittoria said:
(Also posted on Paste&Cut)
28/08/24 Wednesdays Evening
  • Razor Gillette Fat Handle Tech(British) 1940s
  • Blade Vidyut Super-Max Platinum(India)
  • Pre-Shave Hot Shower
  • Brush B&B Synthetic
  • Soap Proraso E/M
  • Aftershave Proraso E/M
Great shave tonight from the Gillette fat handled tech.
The super Max platinum blades purchased online about 15 years ago not sure if their still around.
Gave a good shave with little effort 1 pass WTG 1 ATG Finished.
I found the Proraso Eucalyptus menthol soap left my skin feeling really refreshed
I think the eucalyptus menthol aftershave was a bit of an overkill, As the feeling of freshness got a bit overpowering after a while.
All I know it was a great combination.

Cheers all.
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I will do a review on the British fat handle tech tomorrow morning in this new thread.

Review Your Razors DE Or SE Thread.​

Cheers
 
WiffWaff said:
Razor - Rockwell 6S R3
Blade - Gillette Perma-Sharp
Brush - Simpson M6
Lather - NSS Moroccan Sands

The agony and the ecstasy.
I thought the shave was a bit mild, then realised that I’d put the plate in the Rockwell the wrong way round. Rather stupidly, I tried to swap it back with soapy hands… and it was Nanny’s soap too… very slidey. So I put a great slice in my thumb which just bled and bled.

It was a shame as I was on track for a near-perfect two-pass shave. Despite my discombobulation I got a handsome result, just two tiny nicks and zero irritation. The Proraso glue in the photo was for my thumb, not my face.

Can’t wait to try out the razor/blade combo next time.

Erm… I also have to ‘fess up I was in the pub at lunchtime… didn’t affect my judgment at all.

Life is difficult when you can’t use an opposable thumb… no wonder dogs never took over the world.

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Lovely razor mate If you feel like can you do review on the new Thread?
I and many others would love read your info and thoughts.
Cheers

Review Your Razors DE Or SE Thread.​

 
Razor = Occam’s Potato Peeler ***
Blade = Feather Pro Guard ( 6 ) I Think :unsure:
Brush = Highlander Hibernian Away 26mm SHD
Soap = Signature Hibernian
with matching splash.
Balm = Executive Shaving Fragrance Free.

IMG_2505.jpegWhat a top drawer shave from some wonderful ingredients.
Every thing in this set up i love.
Another soap i’ll never be without as long as it’s available.
The Simplicity of this razor never fails to disappoint
it just does everything the way it should be done.
No worries about pressing to hard,
no worries about angles or weepers or anything else it just works without having to think and that’s pretty good for a thicko like me.
The less i have to think the less my brain hurts
Gd Day Folks
 
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Wednesday 28th August

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Floris JF (Vintage Palmate) Shaving Bowl & Omega 11137 Pure Bristle
Muhle R89 Liscio & Personna Platinum Chrome (3)
Jade East (Vintage) Aftershave

... same again!
 
Mike Smart said:
Razor = Occam’s Potato Peeler ***
Blade = Feather Pro Guard ( 6 ) I Think :unsure:
Brush = Highlander Hibernian Away 26mm SHD
Soap = Signature Hibernian
with matching splash.
Balm = Executive Shaving Fragrance Free.

View attachment 124506What a top drawer shave from some wonderful ingredients.
Every thing in this set up i love.
Another soap i’ll never be without as long as it’s available.
The Simplicity of this razor never fails to disappoint
it just does everything the way it should be done.
No worries about pressing to hard,
no worries about angles or weepers or anything else it just works without having to think and that’s pretty good for a thicko like me.
The less i have to think the less my brain hurts
Gd Day Folks
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If for whatever reason that razor disappoints Mike - I have a favourable naughty spot it can take.

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Nearsmooth said:
26 August

Signature Soaps Capra Deva
Simpson Chubby 2 (Sovereign Fibre)
Claymore Evolution
Feather Professional
Proraso Sensitive balm

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The Martin de Candre soap that I used yesterday is an excellent soap but this Signature Soaps Capra Deva betters it. A fantastic lather this morning created with my least expensive Chubby. I was so impressed. The Executive Shaving razor did an equally impressive job with the shave, two passes and I was smooth for the day ahead.
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Thank you so much, it really means a lot to me to hear this.
Best Regards
Brian
 
Mike Smart said:
Razor = Occam’s Potato Peeler ***
Blade = Feather Pro Guard ( 6 ) I Think :unsure:
Brush = Highlander Hibernian Away 26mm SHD
Soap = Signature Hibernian
with matching splash.
Balm = Executive Shaving Fragrance Free.

View attachment 124506What a top drawer shave from some wonderful ingredients.
Every thing in this set up i love.
Another soap i’ll never be without as long as it’s available.
The Simplicity of this razor never fails to disappoint
it just does everything the way it should be done.
No worries about pressing to hard,
no worries about angles or weepers or anything else it just works without having to think and that’s pretty good for a thicko like me.
The less i have to think the less my brain hurts
Gd Day Folks
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Thank you very much. Not planning to stop making shaving soap. Think it’s time to add a few more to the range.
Best Regards
Brian
 
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My Shave today consisted of...
Prep 3P Pre shavecream.
Brush Yaqi lucky dice.
Soap Zingari man The Watchman.
Razor Blackland Sabre V2 lvl3.
Blade Gem (2).
Post shave 3P cream
Aftershave St johns Madras sample.

My first run out tonight with the new Sabre V2 and I decided to use lvl 3.
My initial plan was to get a few shaves in with the 1912 and compare the two but it arrived sooner than expected.

I want to be clear the 1912 and Sabre are very very different razors and it's blindingly obvious after the first pass, so to compare them would be like comparing apples and oranges. Both are exceptionally good.

The Sabre is very smooth, the head profile smaller than I was expecting and that's great. I got a dam near mirror finish and you can feel on your face just how close it shaves.
It reminds me of my Vector and I can't wait to really dial into the razor.
The lvl3 is so good I wonder what lvl 4 brings to the table?
I have decided for now whilst I learn the razor more to dial back to lvl 2 or even lvl1 just until I get the technique right before going up again.
I don't really have much more to say right now as it's only 1 shave but watch this space.
I applaud Blackland for another dam fine razor.

Have a great evening everyone.

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