Shave of the day Saturday 19th August-Friday 25th August 2017

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  • Pre-Shave: Saponificio Varesino - Oil
  • Straight Razor: Saponificio Varesino - Leonardo da Vinci - Custom Koraat 6/8
  • Shaving Brush: Saponificio Varesino - 2.0 - Faux Horn (High Mountain White)
  • Shaving Bowl: Saponificio Varesino - Shaving Grail Bowl
  • Shaving Soap: Saponificio Varesino - Cosmo - Beta 4.2
  • After-Shave: Saponificio Varesino - Cosmo - Balm
 
image.jpg ~SOTD~ 23rd Aug Wednesday

Prep....Shower~Olive oil soap
Razor....Valet Auto Strop OC
Blade.....Valet freshly stropped
Soap....Klar Kabinett
Brush....Semouge 2000
Bowl....Little Wren Pottery
Post....BBA PS Balm
Scent....Blue Musk ~ perfume oil from Mr Perfume

A fantastic shave was had with the VAS and was left as smooth as can be, the wonderful Klar Kabinett produced a creamy slick lather and filled the air with its light rose scent......just perfect.

Wishing you all a wonderful day .......:)

A big Happy Birthday going out to my friend @Wayne Pritchard ,have a lovely day mate.
 
Blademonkey said:
View attachment 28297 ~SOTD~ 23rd Aug Wednesday

Prep....Shower~Olive oil soap
Razor....Valet Auto Strop OC
Blade.....Valet freshly stropped
Soap....Klar Kabinett
Brush....Semouge 2000
Bowl....Little Wren Pottery
Post....BBA PS Balm
Scent....Blue Musk ~ perfume oil from Mr Perfume

A fantastic shave was had with the VAS and was left as smooth as can be, the wonderful Klar Kabinett produced a creamy slick lather and filled the air with its light rose scent......just perfect.

Wishing you all a wonderful day .......:)

A big Happy Birthday going out to my friend @Wayne Pritchard ,have a lovely day mate.
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Greetings

It is exceedingly rare to see an original Valet strop in that condition, I'll bet that has not been folded into three in a Valet box or tin for 70 years!

Regards
Dick.
 
Blademonkey said:
View attachment 28297 ~SOTD~ 23rd Aug Wednesday

Prep....Shower~Olive oil soap
Razor....Valet Auto Strop OC
Blade.....Valet freshly stropped
Soap....Klar Kabinett
Brush....Semouge 2000
Bowl....Little Wren Pottery
Post....BBA PS Balm
Scent....Blue Musk ~ perfume oil from Mr Perfume

A fantastic shave was had with the VAS and was left as smooth as can be, the wonderful Klar Kabinett produced a creamy slick lather and filled the air with its light rose scent......just perfect.

Wishing you all a wonderful day .......:)

A big Happy Birthday going out to my friend @Wayne Pritchard ,have a lovely day mate.
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Greetings

It is exceedingly rare to see an original Valet strop in that condition, I'll bet that has not been folded into three in a Valet box or tin for 70 years!

Regards
Dick.
 
Wednesday


Olive Oil Soap and Groomed Facial Scrub
Proraso Preshave Cream
RR Irish Countryside Soap
Zenith Boar Brush
RR Black Hawk with a Feather Pro (#4)
Alum Block and Rinse
Lacura Mens Duo-Lift Moisturiser
RR Irish Countryside Splash

Three passes for a BBS shave and the weekend is getting closer. What more could you ask for? :)
 
Pre: Lots of cold water
Brush: Vie-Long 13052
Soap: EJ Aloe Vera
Razor: Gem Damaskeene
Blade: Gem Blue Star
Post: More cold water, Floid Balsamo

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First time I've used a Damaskeene (many thanks @mpf9ret) and have been really looking forward to it as I've seen a few who rate it higher than a British 1912.
I don't know about that, though to be honest the blade was past its best (4). I'll put a fresh blade in tomorrow and give it a fair go.
I'd still highly recommend the Dammo to any vintage SE enthusiast and I look forward to tomorrow's shave with it.

 
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Norfolkdick said:
Greetings

It is exceedingly rare to see an original Valet strop in that condition, I'll bet that has not been folded into three in a Valet box or tin for 70 years!

Regards
Dick.
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Good morning Dick, it's one of a few of NOS Valet strops I managed to pick up , all in origanal boxes in perfect condition, very lucky. :) P.
 
Greetings All,

Wednesday shave.

One days' growth and warm shave

Preparation – face washed with Clique Liquid facial soap (mild)

Pre: None
Soap: TOBS Lavender Shaving cream
Razor: Rockwell 6C (3P)
Blade: Pol Silver (4th)
Brush: RazoRock 400 Noir

Post Shave: Cold water rinse, then a shower and to conclude Proraso aftershave lotion (red) and Nivea 2 Phase.

First use of the TOBS Lavender shaving cream – thick, cream lather and had a very pleasant scent so enjoyable. Another very comfortable 3 pass shave this morning. Couple of weepers, again due to over doing the touch ups. Still a happy boy this morning.

Enjoy Hump Day :D
 
Blackmass said:
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Prep: Hot shower and L'Oreal Charcoal face wash
Razor: ATT R1 with Atlas handle
Razor blade: Gillette Platinum (3)
Brush: Zenith Manchurian
Bowl: Little Wren Pottery
Soap: D.R. Harris Arlington
Post: Lashings of cold water and Fine American Blend

Received the Zenith Manchurian today which I bought from @Rohleder after he decided he's a "synthetic man" .... tuts and shakes head.:confused::p

I really like it. It feels quite big compared to my other 26mm knots. The handle feels great in the hand. There is some scritch or scratch or whatever you want to call it but not much. I'm hoping this will go after I've used it a few times.
Plenty of backbone too.
@Bandito
@Looney12345

The shave was excellent. The Gillette Platinum works a treat in the R1, smooth and efficient.
The Arlington soap is a great performer and gives great protection. No weepers or irritation.

And now for something completely different...
I'm not one for looking back or wanting to go back in time but...I would have loved to see Jimi Hendrix live.
Is there a better tv performance? Answers on a postcard...........The answers 'NO' BTW.:cool:




Cheers
Rob
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+1nfinity for the Experience clip, never ceases to amaze me how full a sound they got as a three piece. Love the way he sneaks "I Feel Fine" into "Hey Joe"
 
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