SOTD Saturday 9th December 2017 - Friday 15th December 2017

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SR: EJDE89Lbl
Blade: Derby Extra
Brush: Omega 11137
Cream: Brut "NOS"
ASL: Brut Classic
 
SOTD: 14th December 2017.
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Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Hot shower:/ Yardley of London ~English Lavender Soap Body Wash & Vosene Shampoo .


Pre:

warm wet flannel to my face.


Wilkinsons Fruits ~ Coconut & Vanilla Body Butter.

Brush: Erasmic Pure Bristle.

Face Lather.

Soap: Blue's Goat Milk Soap.

Blade: Super-Max Super Platinum.(2)

Razor: Ming Shi 2000S : (Settings) 2.5:wtg.3:xtg.4:atg+pick ups.

Warm wet flannel/ cold wet flannel to rinse my face.

Post:

Alum Block./ Aloe Vera Gel.


Calvin Klein~ Eternity for Men A/S.

Greetings,


The Ming Shi 2000S yet again performed with sheer utter smooth efficiency, a effortless sublime 3 pass + pick ups Silky smooth shave with no errors to report.

I've found my perfect settings for the Ming Shi 2000S, that give me excellent results...I never thought i would be able to use a aggressive razor with such ease...
'Practice leads to experience,..experience gives us the confidence to over come fear'.

Finishing the shave off with a generous helping of CK ~ Eternity for Men A/S .

My face is feeling super smooth & smelling devine.;)

Enjoy your day, ladies & gentlemen.:cool:​
 
Greetings All,

Thursday shave.

Two growth and warm shave

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

Soap: Tabac
Razor: Gillette Thin Adjustable (Setting 5)
Blade: Shark SS (2nd)
Brush: RazoRock 400 (face lather)

Post Shave: Hot then cold water rinse, Nivea 2 Phase followed by Tabac AS.

I decided my skin needed a day off – to be honest, I could not face shaving yesterday. So, this morning went to a reliable soap and razor. Result – best shave I have had all week by a long shot. Tabac never fails and my went too trusty Shark blade sliced through the whiskers.

This morning I am a HAPPY BUNNY :D

Cheers,


Brian
 
Thursday Morning;

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Mergress - 3.5/4.5
Rapira Platinum - 1
YaQi Space Silvertip
OSP Bay Rum

A much better shave with a new blade. I don't know why these Rapira's don't get more air-time. It worked fantastically out of the packet and no glue to fumble about with! Great lather from the OSP, as to be anticipated. The razor also performed wonderfully, giving me two solid passes resulting in utter smoothness. Felt much more like the Parker Variant today, with the additional balance of the longer handle. I think I prefer a slightly more head-heavy razor, personally, but this is a good'un all the same! (@Blackmass).

Who's next?!
 
image.jpg ~SOTD~ Thursday 14th December

Prep ~ Shower, Olive oil soap
Razor ~ Ever-Ready ~ Streamline
Blade ~ Pal Super - Carbon
Soap ~ Barrister And Mann Eventide
Brush ~ Brad Sears ~ Gonzo Silvertip
Post ~ BBA PSB
Scent ~ Christain Dior ~ Oud Ispahan EDP

A fabulous close shave, the scent from the soap was just wonderful and finnished with the equally wonderful Oud Isphahan. Well shaven and smelling fabulous.

Have a good day but let's be careful out there!........ :) P.
 
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Fergiebilly said:
Dick..I Dunno what Stone You Finish On..But..if You Fancy a Change of Pace then I Will Gladly Do One or Two for You on My Escher Thuri 16 K..Give Me a PM if You Fancy One Done..Or..Yellow Lake Brand 16 K..A Wee Change of Edge is Like Another Razor..:D:D

Billy
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Greetings Billy

That is a very kind offer but I really enjoy preparing my own blades and I'm more than happy with them. I finish on a 12k Naniwa but having said that my finish is really on paste. After the 12k stone I use chromox on balsa and Feox on balsa and then hessian, car seat belt, and plain leather strops. It seems to work well for me and gives a nice gentle face friendly edge.

It is very rare that I return to the stones, I manage to maintain the edges on my blades for a very long time with the occasional use of Feox and less often Chromox.

Thanks again Billy for your kind offer.

Regards
Dick
 
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Benz3ne said:
Thursday Morning;

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Mergress - 3.5/4.5
Rapira Platinum - 1
YaQi Space Silvertip
OSP Bay Rum

A much better shave with a new blade. I don't know why these Rapira's don't get more air-time. It worked fantastically out of the packet and no glue to fumble about with! Great lather from the OSP, as to be anticipated. The razor also performed wonderfully, giving me two solid passes resulting in utter smoothness. Felt much more like the Parker Variant today, with the additional balance of the longer handle. I think I prefer a slightly more head-heavy razor, personally, but this is a good'un all the same! (@Blackmass).

Who's next?!
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Hi Ben,
Cheers for the tag and your thoughts. Sounds like you prefer the Variant then? I wouldn't mind trying the shorter handle Mergress. Not a fan of long handles myself.

Great photo too.:cool:

Cheers
Rob
 
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Hi Ben,
Cheers for the tag and your thoughts. Sounds like you prefer the Variant then? I wouldn't mind trying the shorter handle Mergress. Not a fan of long handles myself.

Great photo too.:cool:

Cheers
Rob
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It's a tricky one, as I've had more air-time with the Variant. For the money, especially as some have popped up on BST, the Variant is an exquisite razor. Very easy to use with off-the-cuff adjustment ticks a number of boxes for me. :) The long handle is quite a welcome change for me actually. By far the longest handle I've had any exposure to, so where my hands would normally get in the way I have no such issue! Both the Megress and Variant definitely have their merits!

Also, cheers! ;)
 
Thur 14th December
Stirling Syn. 26mm
Stirling Baker Street
ES Claymore V1 & Windrose Handle
Schick Proline [ 8 ]
Tuff Green A/S Lotion

Since changing to a non stock handle, I seem to be getting better Shaves with this Razor. I rather like its weight and industrial finish, no arguments as to how well a blade fits, the lugs are long.

Must get some other flavour of this Soap, it really does provide an excellent lather in next to no time. The Shave was really smooth and comfortable with an excellent close all round finish. Definitely do not need another AC/SE razor, in fact am minded to get rid of the Alu. ones in the future .

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Benz3ne said:
Thursday Morning;

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Mergress - 3.5/4.5
Rapira Platinum - 1
YaQi Space Silvertip
OSP Bay Rum

A much better shave with a new blade. I don't know why these Rapira's don't get more air-time. It worked fantastically out of the packet and no glue to fumble about with! Great lather from the OSP, as to be anticipated. The razor also performed wonderfully, giving me two solid passes resulting in utter smoothness. Felt much more like the Parker Variant today, with the additional balance of the longer handle. I think I prefer a slightly more head-heavy razor, personally, but this is a good'un all the same! (@Blackmass).

Who's next?!
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Hi Ben,
Cheers for the tag and your thoughts. Sounds like you prefer the Variant then? I wouldn't mind trying the shorter handle Mergress. Not a fan of long handles myself.

Great photo too.:cool:

Cheers
Rob
Benz3ne said:
It's a tricky one, as I've had more air-time with the Variant. For the money, especially as some have popped up on BST, the Variant is an exquisite razor. Very easy to use with off-the-cuff adjustment ticks a number of boxes for me. :) The long handle is quite a welcome change for me actually. By far the longest handle I've had any exposure to, so where my hands would normally get in the way I have no such issue! Both the Megress and Variant definitely have their merits!

Also, cheers! ;)
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I've had the Variant on loan and I'm a big fan. Although longer than I like (not something I usually complain about;):p) , the only other thing was I didn't get a long lasting shave from it. I tend to shave every other day but I felt like I need a shave everyday after using the Variant.

I'll hopefully be having a short handled Mergress on loan in the New Year so I'll be able to compare them myself.
 
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