S.O.T.D Sat. 11th January to Frid. 17th January 2014

SmallBeard said:
Griffo said:
Wednesday evening

Edwin Jagger DE86 head
Ikon handle
Omega Pro 48
HTGAM Synergy Lime soap
Aqua Velva

First time using the HTGAM soap and the tin in comes in is bloody HUGE so decided touse my big Kent but after two attempts to lather I gave up, the laterh was disappearing as quickly as it hit my face and the brush seemed to not create it very well.

Very disappointed but then ditched the Kent for a big boar and bingo, we not just had lather but we had exceptional lather. Excellent glide and comfort and an excellent shave was the result.

Try the soap out tonight with a different badger and see how it goes.
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Sorry to sound like an idiot, but HTGAM? I assume it's an acronym but it's not in my memory bank anywhere.
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'How To Grow A Moustache' soaps in the tin with the moustache across the lid.
 
_Phil_ said:
My first time with the slant and I am amazed at how efficient this razor is. I hadn't shaved for 3 days as I was waiting for this razor to arrive. 2 passes and just as good as a 3 pass with my Progress. Zero irritation and no nicks. Well pleased :icon_cheesygrin:
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Told you so :)
I wonder how John0612 is getting on with your Black Beauty.
 
fancontroller said:
_Phil_ said:
My first time with the slant and I am amazed at how efficient this razor is. I hadn't shaved for 3 days as I was waiting for this razor to arrive. 2 passes and just as good as a 3 pass with my Progress. Zero irritation and no nicks. Well pleased :icon_cheesygrin:
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Told you so :)
I wonder how John0612 is getting on with your Black Beauty.
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Aye, you certainly did and you was spot on. Hopefully John will post when he tries the Black Beauty out. So glad I got the slant though. I may still get an R41 one day just to try one out. Will probably put my 34G HD up for trade/sale soon as I can't see it getting much use now.
 
16/01/2014

Soap : TOBS sandalwood cream
Brush : Unknown brand acrylic handle boar
Razor : 1870 C.V.Heljestrand frameback
Post : Homemade balm
A/S : Vintage Bodyshop "Mostly Men" sandalwood a/s

Finish : BBS

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Pre: Village Barber oil
Soap: Stirling Spice
Brush: M&F L7 Butterscotch
Razor: EJ DE89 head on ATT Kronos handle
Blade: Bic Stainless (1)
Post: Thayer's Original witch hazel
AS: Vintage Old Spice cologne, followed by Village Barber balm

First shave with this brush. I love it! Bic blade was really sharp with mediocre smoothness. Had about 4 weepers.
 
782sirbrian said:
SmallBeard said:
Griffo said:
Wednesday evening

Edwin Jagger DE86 head
Ikon handle
Omega Pro 48
HTGAM Synergy Lime soap
Aqua Velva

First time using the HTGAM soap and the tin in comes in is bloody HUGE so decided touse my big Kent but after two attempts to lather I gave up, the laterh was disappearing as quickly as it hit my face and the brush seemed to not create it very well.

Very disappointed but then ditched the Kent for a big boar and bingo, we not just had lather but we had exceptional lather. Excellent glide and comfort and an excellent shave was the result.

Try the soap out tonight with a different badger and see how it goes.
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Sorry to sound like an idiot, but HTGAM? I assume it's an acronym but it's not in my memory bank anywhere.
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'How To Grow A Moustache' soaps in the tin with the moustache across the lid.
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Thanks, I've seen tins but didn't know the brand. Cheers :D
 
THURSDAY EVENING

Prep: Warm rinse
Brush: Simpson Tulip 2 Super
Soap: Nannys cedarwood and vetyver - face lathered
Razor: Muhle R89 Jet
Blade: Polsilver Super Iridium
Post: Witch hazel, IK balm

A very nice shave to end the week with.
 
Prep: Hot Water
Soap: Martin De Candre Fougere
Brush: Somerset Simpson PJ2 in Super
Razor: Muhle JET Head + Ikon Bulldog Handle
Blade: Feather (1)
Post: Cold Water and Alum Block
Dopobarba: Myrsol Agua Balsamica

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Kiss My Face Shave Cool Mint
Semogue 1305
Gillette Slim
Rapira blade
John Allan's Cool Face Balm
L O 'Occitan EDT

I decided to give the Kiss My Face Shave a go, I purchased it a while ago in error instead of the balm they do. It's a loose cream in a pump dispenser. I pumped a couple of squirts in the Woodhead Bowl and it lathered up very well, surprisingly well. Great minty shave, so having used mint to shave I finished with the John Allan Mint balm.
 
Greetings

Friday 17th January 2014
Prep: Shower
Razor: Schick J1 Injector
Blade: Personna Platinum Chrome NOS
Brush: Semogue 2012 SE Mixed
Soap: Monsavon
Aftershave: Astral Cream (light)

Super close shave.

Regards
Dick.

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Friday xvii January, 2014

Prep: Nougat Cedarwood & Grapefruit soap
Pre: Tepid water splash
Brush: New Forest Tubby 2
Soap: MWF (face lathered)
Razor: Digress HD
Blade: Personna Med Prep#2
Post: Mentholated WH, Weleda ASB

Result: Nice, quick, clean two pass shave. All good.

All the best,

Jon
 
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