SOTD Saturday 18th November 2017 - Friday 24th November 2017

Tue 21st Nov

RazoRock Plissoft 24mm
Cyril Salter Solid soap
Mongoose B3
Kai Captain Mild Pink [ 3 ]
Alum rub/Rinse off
Pitralon Polar A/S Lotion

A very straight forward no drama shave with this combo, though funnily enough I feel that it could bite if mishandled. I do not use this blade a lot, but think it is good for clearing around the Chin and Jawline
provided you have a very light touch.

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Razor//Colonial General S/S
Blade//Kai Mild (pink)
Bowl//Little Wren
Brush//SOC 2012 SE (mix)
Cream//Castle Forbes 1445
Post//Thayers cucumber,Aloe Vera Gel
A/S//Florida Water Cologne
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First shave with CF 1445,it's a firm cream and a little definitely goes a long way. The cream was churned up easily and provided a good protective/slick lather,nice scent but a bit on the mild side.

HAVE A GOOD DAY GENTLEMEN
 
Benz3ne said:
21-11-17;

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'The Clawhammer'
Nacet (#1)
YaQi 'Space' Tuxedo
OSP Bay Rum

Disclaimer - the mark on the brush is reflected light, not damage.
The SBS head topping 'The Clawhammer', as I shall dub it herein, did the works. I set it to the more aggressive setting (cross facing outwards) and with a fresh Nacet blade got to work. I haven't used one of these blades in a little while but it instantly came back to me why I enjoy using them so much! Smooth, sharp, irritation and incident-free. Using the crackin' OSP Bay Rum I had myself a very good shave to start the day! (@nolisco)

Awesome. Next?
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Looks a good shaver, how would you compare the settings to your Rockwell ? I'm going to pull the trigger on Friday, they seem to be £30 on Connaught
 
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Yaqi Sagrada Familia
Gillette Rocket HD
Shark SS (1)
Nanny's Silly Soap Yushu
Thayers Rose, BBA Post Shave Balm & Mr Perfume Roja Amber Oud

Following @nick_s advice I did a heavy load using a synthetic brush and it made for a great lather, very rich and creamy. I think the brush was at fault last time, I do maintain that whilst a good soap, the newer artisans have eclipsed it. A wonderful shave with the Rocket and surprisingly the Shark blade was great, I remember my last use of a Shark left me a bit irritated so it has been a while since I used one. Lately I am using blades that I don't use often because of first impressions but I am finding them to be pleasantly surprising. ​
 
nolisco said:
Looks a good shaver, how would you compare the settings to your Rockwell ? I'm going to pull the trigger on Friday, they seem to be £30 on Connaught
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A different beast entirely. The £30 ones are 'seconds' if I'm not mistaken, so have some minor cosmetic blemishes from what I've heard. I'm sure you already know but it might not come with a handle so make sure you've one ready! :p I've found the 6C has a far greater margin of error, the SBS requires a bit more focus, light touch and keeping the head pretty flat to the skin.
 
A rip-roaring 3-pass with a Feather SS AC Kamisori style razor. I am using the Feather Professional blades as they fit this razor perfectly.
Apologies for the black squares. I had forgotten there was a mirror behind me!

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Chemicals

TOBS Herbal PreShave gel
Portugal 45711 Skin Milk

Razorock Alum Block
Taylors Of Old Bond St. Sandalwood Cream

Mechanicals

Semogue Excelsior 730 Super Badger Brush
Feather SS AC Kamisori Shavette
Feather Professional Blade
 
Benz3ne said:
A different beast entirely. The £30 ones are 'seconds' if I'm not mistaken, so have some minor cosmetic blemishes from what I've heard. I'm sure you already know but it might not come with a handle so make sure you've one ready! :p I've found the 6C has a far greater margin of error, the SBS requires a bit more focus, light touch and keeping the head pretty flat to the skin.
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Yes, noticed that when I had seconds before the cosmetic blemish is undetectable, I don't mind a scratch or two :p It's a chubby looking thing but seems a good razor from reading your reviews
 
Pre: Warm water face wash
Brush: Omega 20102 Boar
Soap: Sudsy Soapery Lavender & Peppermint
Razor: ATT R2
Blade: Astra SP
Post: Warm then cold water rinse, Vitamin E oil, Cella Eau De Lavande
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First use of a modern SS DE, many thanks to Rob (@Blackmass) for the loan.
First impressions:
It's a beauty, very solid, compact and heavy. The heads a bit bulkier than vintage OCs but I've used bulkier heads without a problem.
I'm off for a shave BRB.
First shave:
Well, it's not just a pretty face, >30hrs growth gone, as Tommy Cooper liked to say, just like that, helped along by the super slickness of the Sudsy Soapery.
It's not as smooth as a couple of my vintage OCs but it was only my first go and I know it will get better.
Very impressed indeed.
 
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