SOTD : Saturday 18th August - Friday 24th August 2018.

Sunday 19th August PM

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Prep: Warm rinse, Nivea Sensitive Face Wash then Nuage Shave Oil
Soap: Gentleman's Groom Room Highland Bothy
Brush: Executive Shaving Medium Jock synthetic
Razor: Merkur 34c
Blade: Gillette 7 O'clock Super Stainless (5)
Post: Cold rinse, Thayers Witch Hazel with Cucumber then Boots Freshwood Aftershave followed by Boots Freshwood Aftershave Balm

My last day with the Newbie Pass Around Box and there was only ever going to be one winner when it came to choosing from the various creams and soaps - The Gentleman's Groom Room Highland Bothy. Having tried a majority in the box, this is head and shoulders above anything else. @Old-git make sure you try this when the box arrives with you!

I returned to my old prep routine with the Nuage Shave Oil but I'm not convinced it helps with a better shave. The stubble on my neck seemed to take a bit more work, but whether or not it's due my technique is yet to be bottomed out. The Proraso pre shave cream just seems to make things that bit sweeter.....I'll ponder over that and see how tomorrow night goes when I use the Proraso again.

I followed my usual 3 pass shave routine - WTG, XTG then ATG. The first 2 passes were good with me doing some buffing and J-hooking during my final pass ATG, just to try and get my neck the same as my face.

My face is BBS but my neck is just that little bit off. Not bad, just not perfect, but enough to annoy me. Having taken a day off shaving during the week there is definitely a massive difference shaving off 2 days growth. It was the closest and best shave I've had since turning to DE shaving, but I just don't like that stubble feeling anymore, however, I'll ponder over that too.

Finally, after rinsing it was a splash of Boots Freshwood Aftershave then Balm. It was a cheap purchase I made today to try and control my tumble down the rabbit hole.....but it's not slowing me down at all!!!! I'm feeling a tad nostalgic and may get some Brut and Old Spice too....just to put a smile on my old man's face!

Hope you all had a great weekend!

[emoji482]
 
Sunday 19th August PM

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Prep: Warm rinse, Nivea Sensitive Face Wash then Nuage Shave Oil
Soap: Gentleman's Groom Room Highland Bothy
Brush: Executive Shaving Medium Jock synthetic
Razor: Merkur 34c
Blade: Gillette 7 O'clock Super Stainless (5)
Post: Cold rinse, Thayers Witch Hazel with Cucumber then Boots Freshwood Aftershave followed by Boots Freshwood Aftershave Balm

My last day with the Newbie Pass Around Box and there was only ever going to be one winner when it came to choosing from the various creams and soaps - The Gentleman's Groom Room Highland Bothy. Having tried a majority in the box, this is head and shoulders above anything else. @Old-git make sure you try this when the box arrives with you!

I returned to my old prep routine with the Nuage Shave Oil but I'm not convinced it helps with a better shave. The stubble on my neck seemed to take a bit more work, but whether or not it's due my technique is yet to be bottomed out. The Proraso pre shave cream just seems to make things that bit sweeter.....I'll ponder over that and see how tomorrow night goes when I use the Proraso again.

I followed my usual 3 pass shave routine - WTG, XTG then ATG. The first 2 passes were good with me doing some buffing and J-hooking during my final pass ATG, just to try and get my neck the same as my face.

My face is BBS but my neck is just that little bit off. Not bad, just not perfect, but enough to annoy me. Having taken a day off shaving during the week there is definitely a massive difference shaving off 2 days growth. It was the closest and best shave I've had since turning to DE shaving, but I just don't like that stubble feeling anymore, however, I'll ponder over that too.

Finally, after rinsing it was a splash of Boots Freshwood Aftershave then Balm. It was a cheap purchase I made today to try and control my tumble down the rabbit hole.....but it's not slowing me down at all!!!! I'm feeling a tad nostalgic and may get some Brut and Old Spice too....just to put a smile on my old man's face!

Hope you all had a great weekend!

[emoji482]
I'm a big fan of the Freshwood Balm, roll on winter :D;)
 
Sunday 19th August PM

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Prep: Warm rinse, Nivea Sensitive Face Wash then Nuage Shave Oil
Soap: Gentleman's Groom Room Highland Bothy
Brush: Executive Shaving Medium Jock synthetic
Razor: Merkur 34c
Blade: Gillette 7 O'clock Super Stainless (5)
Post: Cold rinse, Thayers Witch Hazel with Cucumber then Boots Freshwood Aftershave followed by Boots Freshwood Aftershave Balm

My last day with the Newbie Pass Around Box and there was only ever going to be one winner when it came to choosing from the various creams and soaps - The Gentleman's Groom Room Highland Bothy. Having tried a majority in the box, this is head and shoulders above anything else. @Old-git make sure you try this when the box arrives with you!

I returned to my old prep routine with the Nuage Shave Oil but I'm not convinced it helps with a better shave. The stubble on my neck seemed to take a bit more work, but whether or not it's due my technique is yet to be bottomed out. The Proraso pre shave cream just seems to make things that bit sweeter.....I'll ponder over that and see how tomorrow night goes when I use the Proraso again.

I followed my usual 3 pass shave routine - WTG, XTG then ATG. The first 2 passes were good with me doing some buffing and J-hooking during my final pass ATG, just to try and get my neck the same as my face.

My face is BBS but my neck is just that little bit off. Not bad, just not perfect, but enough to annoy me. Having taken a day off shaving during the week there is definitely a massive difference shaving off 2 days growth. It was the closest and best shave I've had since turning to DE shaving, but I just don't like that stubble feeling anymore, however, I'll ponder over that too.

Finally, after rinsing it was a splash of Boots Freshwood Aftershave then Balm. It was a cheap purchase I made today to try and control my tumble down the rabbit hole.....but it's not slowing me down at all!!!! I'm feeling a tad nostalgic and may get some Brut and Old Spice too....just to put a smile on my old man's face!

Hope you all had a great weekend!

[emoji482]

Old Spice and Brut both perform very well and for their price are good value.
Look out for Blue Stratos too. (You'll find it in Poundland for a couple of quid.
 
Morning shave

Olive Oil Soap
Wholly Kaw Monaco Royale
Omega 10098 Boar
ATT SE1 Bamboo
Schick Proline (1)
OSP Neroli Aftershave Tonic
Acqua Di Parma Colonia Essenza EDC

Another great shave with the ATT SE1. I prefer the Calypso handle and thanks to Anthony at Shave Longe I will soon have one. I must say, and many of you will know this already, Anthony is a gentleman. Outstanding customer service. Have a good day chaps.
 
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Shower, Valbora Glicerlanolina soap
Blackland Dart
Vintage Polsilver (Brown wrapper)
London Oatcake Shaving Soap
SOC Badger & Boar
Thayers
Penhaligons Vaara Edp

A great shave from the Dart paired with the vintage Polsilver, the Oatcake soap sample used was outstanding, creamy and slick. I was left as smooth as smooth can be and with soft and supple skin.
My scent today was just the first one I grabbed without much thought but it turned out to be a good choice, Penhaligons Vaara.

Have a nice day.....P.
 

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Pre: Cold water face wash,
Brush: Semogue 1470 Boar
Soap: B&M Rosemary & Peppermint
Razor: DeHaven Model 3
Blade: Feather Pro
Post: Cold water rinse, Epsilon Med Blue ASL
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This simple basic little brush is my favourite Semogue.
Nice and soft, plenty of backbone and great control when face lathering.
Happy Shaving one and all.
 
Mon 20th Aug
RazoRock Plissoft 22mm
P & B Pall Mall
PAL S/S Adjustable
Schick Proline [ 7 ]
Myrsol Antesol A/S Lotion

After using the Supply SE I chose to use the PAL, whose looks may have influenced the design of the the Supply. For a long time the PAL was my favourite Injector confined to the use of a single blade.
The Shave was very enjoyable and the overall Shave finish good. I am finding that these days I am enjoying using the larger AC/SE razors which cover more ground per stroke, as I have no problems using them in even the awkward places.
It was my first use of the Pall Mall which lathered well, but i found the scent a bit hard to work out as it seemed rather weak.



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