S.O.T.D. Saturday 10th December to Friday 16th December 2016

[Blademonkey]

How expensive are Feather AC blades over there?

Feathers work out about the same as Schicks give or take a couple of bucks.

 

[Palmolive fox]

Friday 16th

Soap - P & B Star Noir
Brush - Semogue 1470 boar
Face lather
Razor - Schick E3 SE
Blade - Personna Injector #2
Post - Thayer's and Floïd MV

Smashing shave today. The E3 really is a great razor. It gets the reputation of being more 'aggressive' than other Schicks but, for me, I don't notice any difference between it and my G8. They both give outstanding shaves with either the Chinese Schicks or the Personna injectors.

Yuletide approaches, Folks. Hope you and yours are well.

S.
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+ 1 on the 1470 boar & Floïd MV..wonderful products great performers they never fail to give me excellent results.Regards.

 

[Blademonkey]

What are the gifting rules and import taxes there? Certainly you don't need to pay taxes on every Christmas gift sent to you?

I don't know about the rules as far as gifting goes, if there is a tax on it you can be sure it will be charged! If they could tax fresh air they would!! taxes and death, the only things you can guarantee.....

 

[Scotshave]

+ 1 on the 1470 boar & Floïd MV..wonderful products great performers they never fail to give me excellent results.Regards.

Absolutely...only the second outing for the Floïd, but it really is good. The 1470 is my favourite Semogue boar

 

[FrankieG]

Cella
Zenith TS506 Synthetic
ATT SE1 / Feather Pro
Organic Aloe Vera Gel

Have a great weekend everyone!

 

[Andy C]

Kanayama 50000 | Tanifuji.F CK77 13/16 | Simpson Chubby 2 Synthetic |
Wickham Soap Co. 'Classic 24' | Fine Platinum Aftershave

Enjoy the rest of the evening gents!​

 

[jmudrick]

Shake Sharp v1/Permasharp, TOBS

 

[Bizzyberry]

What are the gifting rules and import taxes there? Certainly you don't need to pay taxes on every Christmas gift sent to you?

It all depends on the actual value and what the goods are.

Full info can be found here https://www.gov.uk/goods-sent-from-abroad/tax-and-duty

The sender needs to declare the value so it all depends on what they put on it, but of course customs can stop and inspect any item.

 

[Bizzyberry]

Friday 16th December 2016
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Pre Shave: Hot Shower and Proraso Red
Razor: Ikon Shavecraft 101 with OSS handle
Blade: Gillette Platinum (#2)
Brush: Hans Baier Silver tip
Cream: L'Occitane Cade
Post: Alum Block, Cold water and Thayers unscented
AS: 4711 + Nivea Replenishing Balm

Gillette Platinum seems to work quite well in the Ikon 101, will try the blade again in the Fatip Piccolo on Monday. SE shave tomorrow Ikon El Jefe or Shick Injector, but definitely going to try the Hans Baier out on some soap, Cella or my Nanny's Old Grey Bristle Test.

 

[Kevy]

SOTD
Pre: Proraso Red Pre-Shave
Soap: Proraso Red
Razor: Option Five
Brush: Semogue 610
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (1)
Post: Alum Block
A/S: Proraso Red
Balm: Proraso Red Post Shave

 

[isaiah53]

gillette #58
schick ultra platinium
asylum scanlon synthetic
caties bubbles santal sensuelle
d r harris AS milk
trumpers spanish leather cologne

 

[motto]

The razor on the picture is a good looking combination. What type of handle is this on the mat TR OC head?
Best Regards
Marco

 

[Nick1867]

SOTD
Pre: Proraso Red Pre-Shave
Soap: Proraso Red
Razor: Option Five
Brush: Semogue 610
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (1)
Post: Alum Block
A/S: Proraso Red
Balm: Proraso Red Post Shave

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The red proraso stuff smells so good!


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[Darkbulb]

Second shave w/ the O5

Also got to try V53 of @grooming_dept 's upcoming soap and it was incredibly even better than V51 (less thirsty and even easier to lather) - that I already thought was stellar. Very impressed.

 

[semperfi45]

Razor: Gillette Executive Gold Adjustable Fat Boy (F 1) 1960.
Blade: Kai Stainless Steel (2)
Brush: Rubberset 400 Unmarked w/Omega Pro 49 knot
Soap: Route 66 Barbershop Hop
Aftershave: Old Spice Fresh Lime

Outstanding near BBS shave tonight with products I really enjoy. The Route 66 is a nostalgic stroll down memory lane with this light, clean, slightly sharp powdery fragrance. Bright orange zest, mingled with hints of aromatic spices reminiscent of a splash of aftershave in a traditional barbershop. This soap is as slick as slick can be. I don't believe I've used a shave soap that is more slick than a Route 66 shave soap. I think I could paint a house with this brush. This is truly a lather monster. The finish with Old Spice Fresh Lime was the icing on the cake.

 

[Danish Wetshaver]

Shave of the day.
Great evening shave with some great UK products.
Preshave: Neville Barbers Preshave oil
Soap: Phonix & Beau Sanskrit
Brush: Omega Professionel Red handle
Razor: Razorock Handle & MÜHLE R41 Open comp head
Postshave: Nivea postshave balm & Neville barbers Organic Splash
Review of the soap can be find at Nick Sorrell's youtube channel