S.O.T.D. Saturday 17th June to Friday 23rd June 2017

Prep - Noxzema / Hot towel
Pre shave - Proraso
Razor – Merkur 34C HD
Blade – Astra S/P
Brush - 'The Duke' (Duke 3 Best)
Soap – Barrister's Reserve: Spice
Post - Cold water rinse / The Sudsy Soapery: Lavender & Peppermint Aftershave Splash

Having finished work earlier than usual, I had time to shave with Barrister's Reserve: Spice.. Now, some of you may know, that I don't really get along with the Glissant base soaps, in that they don't offer me the protection that I need for an irritation free shave.. So, enter Barrister's Reserve.. I can honestly say, that the shave I've just had was FAULTLESS, and believe me, I was looking for them! It gave me a super slick shave, with all the protection I could wish for, and the post shave feel was soft, and moisturised.. STELLAR!
 
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Brush: Omega 10098
Razor: Gillette Tech
Blade: Muhle (2)
Soap: Phoenix and Beau Solaris
Post: Thayers Rose, Old Spice Whitewater

Last shave with the Tech (thank God!) and the best shave yet but not a great shave. The Muhle felt better in this use. Milder day here, no sun today but grey skies. Onto the Gibbs tomorrow and last day of Solaris for the week.

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Greetings All,

Thursday shave.

One days' growth and warm shave

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

Pre: Prorosa white pre-share
Soap: TOBS - Sandalwood Cream
Razor: Merkur 34c
Blade: Shark Razor (4th)
Brush: RazoRock 400 Noir

Post Shave: Cold water rinse, then a shower, followed by Proraso aftershave lotion (Red) and Proraso post shave cream (white)

Shark blade still performing well on forth use - I am liking these blades (risk a 5th shave?!?!?).

New brush today – Razorock 400 Noir Synthetic lathered the TOSB cream wonderfully well – have I a new favourite brush – early days. The TOBS Cream lathered up extremely well, and I love the scent. The lather was slick, great residue slickness. Did 3 passes (WTG, XTG and ATG), no need for touch ups and no crimson. Still a little neck irritation, but nothing overly distracting - Good times :D
 
Evening Shave

Baxters of California Face Wash, bloom water.
OSP Grapefruit & Menthol Soap.
Vulfix 404.
EJD89.
Astra SP (1).
Thayers Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera (unscented).
OSP Grapefruit & Menthol Aftershave.

I certainly underestimated the efficiency of the Fatip Piccolo and Permasharp combo yesterday. On waking this morning my face was still remarkably smooth a full 12 hours after shaving. And 24 hours in, I was still marvelling at the closeness of the previous shave.
So I decided upon a leisurely shave with the EJD89 and an Astra SP. This was the combination I started my DE shaving odyssey with, and I like to return to it occasionally. Three passes with minimal pick ups for a very smooth face. I must ask - is a dolphin smoother than a baby's bum?
 
Barry Giddens said:
Evening Shave

Baxters of California Face Wash, bloom water.
OSP Grapefruit & Menthol Soap.
Vulfix 404.
EJD89.
Astra SP (1).
Thayers Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera (unscented).
OSP Grapefruit & Menthol Aftershave.

I certainly underestimated the efficiency of the Fatip Piccolo and Permasharp combo yesterday. On waking this morning my face was still remarkably smooth a full 12 hours after shaving. And 24 hours in, I was still marvelling at the closeness of the previous shave.
So I decided upon a leisurely shave with the EJD89 and an Astra SP. This was the combination I started my DE shaving odyssey with, and I like to return to it occasionally. Three passes with minimal pick ups for a very smooth face. I must ask - is a dolphin smoother than a baby's bum?
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a baby dolphins bum is probably very smooth if that's any help! :)
 
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