S.O.T.D. Saturday 13th May to Friday 19th May 2017

SOTD 20170514

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Brush: J&T® bamboo / Tuxedo synthetic 24 mm.
Shaving soap: TFS Barba Verde.
Razor: Colonial Razors "The General".
Blade: Schick Proline (12).
After shave: Alcolado Glacial.
 
Pre: BBA Shave Oil
The Sap: Stella Alpina
Mervyn's Finest Chubby
Supply SE
Alum
Mr. Trumper's Most Excellent Extract of West Indian Limes skin food.
AdC Colonia Club
.....and smile:)

What a difference today with the Supply SE , sensational shave.
I am now, "getting", it (thanks Blademonkey).....you really have to concentrate on the blade angle, the razor is so smooth that a few degrees either way and you're on the smooth metal and you're not shaving, hence my previous, patchy attempts.
The Sap provided a lovely slick cushion and that smell is something else.
No nicks, no burn, ...super shave.
Ain't it great to be alive........
 
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Brush: Shavemac Americana D01 Silvertip
Razor: Gibbs No 16 w/ Muhle Razor Blade (2)
Soap: Geo F Trumper Spanish Leather Shaving Cream
Post: Thayers Rose, Nivea 2 Phase & Geo F Tumper Spanish Leather Cologne

Didn't risk the Gibbs blade and for my intial uses these Muhle blades are fantastic.Have had two great shaves from them, a bit pricey though if you were to buy them. Shavemac made light work of lathering the wonderful trumpers cream. Love this scent, don't use it as often as I should.​
 
Sunday 14 May 2017

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Mastro Livi RWL34, 9/8 Full Hollow, French Point, Black African Ebony​

After having shaved for about two weeks with the prototype of Mastro Livi Club Razor 2017 - and, of course, after having returned to the legitimate owner, that is Mastro Livi - this Sunday I opted for this RWL34 razor. First of all, differences between the two razors: while the Club Razor 2017 gives a very close shave with a velvety touch, the RWL34 blade too provides a very close shave however with a more aggressive feeling. They certainly are two superb shavers, two different ways of experiencing shaving, however both giving impeccable and magnificent results. Today was also the occasion to use one of my favorite aftershave brands - Floïd - in this case the Spanish Mentolado Suave. Although I like the "Vigoroso" better, this one certainly is a very good lotion. Mastro Livi Best Badger shave brush had no problem at all in mounting a super rich and creamy lather from my homemade shaving soap. Not to mention how happy I am for the quality and performance of my "kitchen experiments" in making soaps.​

  • Pre-Shave: RazorGuy Pre-Shave Oil
  • Soap: RazorGuy Shaving Soap
  • Brush: Mastro Livi Best Badger, Black African Ebony, 24mm Knot
  • Bowl: Gerby Bowl
  • Strop: Mastro Livi Medium Loom Strop "Coramella Italiana" and Hand Palm
  • Razor: Mastro Livi RWL34, 9/8 Full Hollow, French Point, Black African Ebony
  • Post-Shave: Alum Block
  • Post-Shave: Umbrian Extravirgin Olive Oil
  • After Shave: Floïd Mentolado Suave
 
Electrif said:
Sunday 14th May
Zenith 506U TS
Blue's Goats Milk Tallow Soap
Ever Ready 1914
GEM SSC #3
Rinse > Alum > Rinse
BigBoar's No4 Bay Rum
Gillette Pro 3in1 Balm
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Excellent slickness, protection from the Blue's made for an outstandingly smooth and easy shave from the 1914 today. Happy days.
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The Blue's Goat Milk will never let you down..for it's cost ,performance & post shave feeling..i'll always have it in my shaving den.;)
 
Palmolive fox said:
My personal advice is omit the Alum in your shaves for a while...i only use my alum block when i get a nick, as it doesn't agree with me..and i have skin like a rhino!..if you have a body care store in your area, buy some Aloe Vera Gel..it's only a £1, this will work wonders on your post-shave..i can't comment on the feather blades,or a merkur futur, but that's an aggressive duo..i find that aggressive blades work much better in my non-aggressive razors..once you've mastered your technique and gained more shaving confidence "like us all" you'll be able to return to your feather blades.Regards.;)
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What he said about the aloe vera gel - I've just discovered it and it works superbly for me. I use on my entire face after shaving as a general moisturiser. It won't cost much to give it a go. Cheers - I
 
Digimonkey said:
What he said about the aloe vera gel - I've just discovered it and it works superbly for me. I use on my entire face after shaving as a general moisturiser. It won't cost much to give it a go. Cheers - I
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I can see this becoming my go to general moisturiser,after i've shaved..superb post shave feeling..pairs up nicely with my A/S splashes too.;)
 
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