SOTD : Saturday 7th April - Friday 13th April 2018.
- Thread starter SpeedyPC
- Start Date
Sunday evening
Phoenix and Beau Spitfire
RazoRock Plissoft 24mm
Face lather
RazoRock Black Hawk V2
Feather Professional
Thayer's Cucumber and Aloe Vera
Proraso M&E after shave
Like @Digimonkey, there was substantial razorrific, saponific and sharper-ific planetary alignment this evening, for me.
The Spitfire soap just seems to get better and better with each use. The combination of leather, juniper and tobacco seems to me redolent of fuel oil. I'm not sure if this was intentional by Kerry @phoenixandbeau; but it does seem to underscore the aviation heritage, as well as that of his family.
I never tried the first version of the Hawk; but V2 is a very smooth operator. So much, that using the sharp Feather blade provided a really close, efficient shave. I like this razor: wider head = fewer passes.
As has become customary, after the final cold rinse, the remaining soap gets squidged on to my face (I refuse to waste soap). As well as checking for any areas for buffing, I leave it on whilst clearing up my kit. It just seems to enhance the post-shave feel.
Finished off with the Proraso. Excellent.
Phoenix and Beau Spitfire
RazoRock Plissoft 24mm
Face lather
RazoRock Black Hawk V2
Feather Professional
Thayer's Cucumber and Aloe Vera
Proraso M&E after shave
Like @Digimonkey, there was substantial razorrific, saponific and sharper-ific planetary alignment this evening, for me.
The Spitfire soap just seems to get better and better with each use. The combination of leather, juniper and tobacco seems to me redolent of fuel oil. I'm not sure if this was intentional by Kerry @phoenixandbeau; but it does seem to underscore the aviation heritage, as well as that of his family.
I never tried the first version of the Hawk; but V2 is a very smooth operator. So much, that using the sharp Feather blade provided a really close, efficient shave. I like this razor: wider head = fewer passes.
As has become customary, after the final cold rinse, the remaining soap gets squidged on to my face (I refuse to waste soap). As well as checking for any areas for buffing, I leave it on whilst clearing up my kit. It just seems to enhance the post-shave feel.
Finished off with the Proraso. Excellent.
- Messages
- 2,890
- Location
- London
Evening shave.
Olive Oil Soap
Saponification Varesino Manna Di Sicilia
Shavemac 2 Band Silvertip
Gillette Fatboy
Gillette Nacet (1)
Thayers Witch Hazel (unscented)
OSP Neroli Aftershave Tonic
After spending most of the day out and about in the very persistent London drizzle (ideal Harksmoor weather @Digimonkey) I needed a little sunshine in my shave and this evenings software fitted the bill perfectly. Have a good week gents.
Olive Oil Soap
Saponification Varesino Manna Di Sicilia
Shavemac 2 Band Silvertip
Gillette Fatboy
Gillette Nacet (1)
Thayers Witch Hazel (unscented)
OSP Neroli Aftershave Tonic
After spending most of the day out and about in the very persistent London drizzle (ideal Harksmoor weather @Digimonkey) I needed a little sunshine in my shave and this evenings software fitted the bill perfectly. Have a good week gents.
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- 1,115
- Location
- Broughty Ferry
SOTD 08 April 2018 
Pre-shave - Warm bath with Epsom salts, Wright's Cold Tar Soap wash followed by warm water splash.
Soap - OSP Lavender.
Brush - Simpsons Chubby 2 synthetic.
Bowl - Littke Wren Pottery.
Razor - Rex Ambassador.
Blade - Muhle DE (day 2).
Post shave - Myrsol After Shave Balsamic Water, followed by Bart's Lavender Shave Balm.
Aftershave - Barts Aftershave Lotion Lavender.
A very late Sunday shave, nice and relaxed - after seeing posts on lavender shaves on SOTD a few weeks ago, I decided to give it a go.
A very relaxed shave, the Epsom salts bath was a great way to start, very restorative; especially after as good Saturday night with the Mrs
The OSP lavender did not dissapoint - great protective qualities, glide and scent. I love shaving with the Rex Ambassador, I dialed it up today to 4.5 for the first pass; with 3 for the second and third passes. I find SE shaving much more efficient efficient, both in terms of speed (fewer passes) and in shave quality. However, shaving with the Rex Ambassador seems to be more fun, if that makes sense!
My second outing with the Muhle DE blade - I wanted to love this blade out of the box,as I really enjoy the Muhle razors (notbaly the Rocca) and shaving brushes, however, I have found the blade thus far to be non-descript - a decent shave, sadly nothing to write home about - I expected more, given the quality of the other Muhle offerings.
The Barts balm and aftershave are excellent - great performance and for the price, an absolute steal.
I enjoyed the lavender shave, very relaxed and my skin felt great afterwards.
I hope everyone has had a good weekend.
All the best,
Chris
Pre-shave - Warm bath with Epsom salts, Wright's Cold Tar Soap wash followed by warm water splash.
Soap - OSP Lavender.
Brush - Simpsons Chubby 2 synthetic.
Bowl - Littke Wren Pottery.
Razor - Rex Ambassador.
Blade - Muhle DE (day 2).
Post shave - Myrsol After Shave Balsamic Water, followed by Bart's Lavender Shave Balm.
Aftershave - Barts Aftershave Lotion Lavender.
A very late Sunday shave, nice and relaxed - after seeing posts on lavender shaves on SOTD a few weeks ago, I decided to give it a go.
A very relaxed shave, the Epsom salts bath was a great way to start, very restorative; especially after as good Saturday night with the Mrs
The OSP lavender did not dissapoint - great protective qualities, glide and scent. I love shaving with the Rex Ambassador, I dialed it up today to 4.5 for the first pass; with 3 for the second and third passes. I find SE shaving much more efficient efficient, both in terms of speed (fewer passes) and in shave quality. However, shaving with the Rex Ambassador seems to be more fun, if that makes sense!
My second outing with the Muhle DE blade - I wanted to love this blade out of the box,as I really enjoy the Muhle razors (notbaly the Rocca) and shaving brushes, however, I have found the blade thus far to be non-descript - a decent shave, sadly nothing to write home about - I expected more, given the quality of the other Muhle offerings.
The Barts balm and aftershave are excellent - great performance and for the price, an absolute steal.
I enjoyed the lavender shave, very relaxed and my skin felt great afterwards.
I hope everyone has had a good weekend.
All the best,
Chris
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Palmera 14
Island Bladeworks - Elite 2-band
B&M Le Grand Chypre
LAB AS[/QUOTE
Love the colours; beautiful, thanks.
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- Location
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@Digimonkey +1 when the shave planets arise
I have never tried the Rockwell - however, I love the iKon 101 and I agree a razor that travels very well
Chris
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- 15,941
- Location
- Halifax, Republic of Yorkshire
SOTD 08/08/2018
Charcoal Soap
Wickham's 1912 Citrus Musk & Maggard's Granite (26mm) Synthetic
GEM Damaskeene (the original 1912) & GEM Stainless (1)
Single Pass - WTG
Witch Hazel Toner
Jade East Aftershave
Pinaud Eau de Portugal Hair Tonic
Charcoal Soap
Wickham's 1912 Citrus Musk & Maggard's Granite (26mm) Synthetic
GEM Damaskeene (the original 1912) & GEM Stainless (1)
Single Pass - WTG
Witch Hazel Toner
Jade East Aftershave
Pinaud Eau de Portugal Hair Tonic
Paul L
Chief GOW
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- 3,930
Body Shop Maca Root Cream
YaqI 24mmTuxedo Marble Handle
R41
Voskhod (3)
L'oreal Post Shave Balm
Three shaves in with the R41, I'm getting to grips with this razor.
It's wider head means there is very little blade over hang, making XTG pass under the nose easier.
I got a couple of small weepers due to rushing. Lesson learned here.
Body shop cream post shave feel is good but I opted for a little balm for added suppleness and hydration.
Where did the weekend go?, I ask myself. . .
YaqI 24mmTuxedo Marble Handle
R41
Voskhod (3)
L'oreal Post Shave Balm
Three shaves in with the R41, I'm getting to grips with this razor.
It's wider head means there is very little blade over hang, making XTG pass under the nose easier.
I got a couple of small weepers due to rushing. Lesson learned here.
Body shop cream post shave feel is good but I opted for a little balm for added suppleness and hydration.
Where did the weekend go?, I ask myself. . .
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- 4,122
Monday 9th April
Vitos Pre Shave Cream
Cella Soap
Omega 10029 Boar Brush
Ikon SBS on a Windrose Handle
Treet Silver Carbon Steel Blade
Alum Block and Rinse
Nivea Skin Energy Double Action Balm
Lynx Dark Temptation AS
3 passes for a wonderful BBS Shave
A hard frost this morning so yet again....no motorcycle commute to work (call me a big softie!). Today also sees the start of our emergency rota in work...resulting in a lot less time at home
Vitos Pre Shave Cream
Cella Soap
Omega 10029 Boar Brush
Ikon SBS on a Windrose Handle
Treet Silver Carbon Steel Blade
Alum Block and Rinse
Nivea Skin Energy Double Action Balm
Lynx Dark Temptation AS
3 passes for a wonderful BBS Shave
A hard frost this morning so yet again....no motorcycle commute to work (call me a big softie!). Today also sees the start of our emergency rota in work...resulting in a lot less time at home
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- 357
Brush: Omega S10083
Soap: Meißner Tremonia Wild Woods
Razor: Vigshaving combination head (open comb side) on RazoRock bamboo SS handle
Blade: Bic Chrome Platinum (1)
Why can't every shave be like this one?
Three days growth, a shower beforehand, and the brand-new edge of a Bic CrPt in the open-comb end of this weird razor made short work of everything, ably assisted by the incredibly lubricious Meissner Tremonia soap.
There was one tiny weeper in that indentation between mouth and chin, but into each life a little rain must fall. I remain a very happy shaver this morning.
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- 1,427
Merkur 23c
Wilkinson sword
NF2001
Proraso red
Nivea balm
DR Harris Sandalwood cologne
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Wilkinson sword
NF2001
Proraso red
Nivea balm
DR Harris Sandalwood cologne
Sent from my HTC U11 using Tapatalk
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- 1,518
- Location
- Northeast
Simfix synth Simpson cream
EJ86
M&S day cream
- Messages
- 17,594
- Location
- Sunny Cornwall
Monday 9th April
Vitos Pre Shave Cream
Cella Soap
Omega 10029 Boar Brush
Ikon SBS on a Windrose Handle
Treet Silver Carbon Steel Blade
Alum Block and Rinse
Nivea Skin Energy Double Action Balm
Lynx Dark Temptation AS
3 passes for a wonderful BBS Shave
A hard frost this morning so yet again....no motorcycle commute to work (call me a big softie!). Today also sees the start of our emergency rota in work...resulting in a lot less time at home
Better a big softie than an organ donor....ride safe, shave happy!
P.
Pre: Warm water face wash
Brush: Black Anvil, Maseto 26mm 2BF
Soap: Grooming Dept. Ambrosia
Razor: Igor (on loan)
Blade: Gem SS
Post: Warm then cold water rinse, Tuff Red AS
It's been about 4 weeks since I last used this soap and the lid has been off all that time. Has it helped? Well the smell (Eau De Tomcat) has calmed down a bit, but for now the lid remains off.
I went back to the mid setting on Igor and now I've got used to the lightness of it, I had a great shave with it.
This really is a fantastic little razor. The mid setting is smooth and very efficient. I don't see the need to try it on the higher setting but curiosity may get the better of me.
Happy Shaving one and all.
Brush: Black Anvil, Maseto 26mm 2BF
Soap: Grooming Dept. Ambrosia
Razor: Igor (on loan)
Blade: Gem SS
Post: Warm then cold water rinse, Tuff Red AS
It's been about 4 weeks since I last used this soap and the lid has been off all that time. Has it helped? Well the smell (Eau De Tomcat) has calmed down a bit, but for now the lid remains off.
I went back to the mid setting on Igor and now I've got used to the lightness of it, I had a great shave with it.
This really is a fantastic little razor. The mid setting is smooth and very efficient. I don't see the need to try it on the higher setting but curiosity may get the better of me.
Happy Shaving one and all.