S.O.T.D. Saturday 22nd October to Friday 28th October 2016

[Scotshave]

Off to take MrsB for an MRI scan. Can you believe an 7:45am appointment?

Last shave with the 1912 before it goes back into rotation. Best shave of the week, not BBS but just enjoyable.

Pre: Hot water
Soap: Derby cream with 2 drops of Eucalyptus oil and 1 drop of Peppermint oil
Razor: 1912
Post: Witch Hazel, 100% Argran oil
AS: Christian Dior Fahrenheit

Hope all went well, Mark.

Best,

Stephen.

 

[Blademonkey]

Thanks BM...the boots bottle was dug up in Nottingham...most likely place to find old Boots stuff.

Yes indeed, I used to love bottle digging, you find all sorts but that one is fantastic.

 

[Blademonkey]

This razor works well with a Modern Schick, both the Chick and Japanese one. I think the latter is better,though a tad more expensive.

Yes I was waiting for my Chinese Schick blades , turned up this morning from connaughts as luck would have it, thank you for your advise.

 

[Scotshave]

Greetings All,

Friday's ritual...
Lòreal Men's Face Wash
Omega 80800 boar
NSS Signature Warm Spice
Face lather
Gillette Aristocrat 1946-47
Schick Krona Super Stainless Steel DE #1
Thayer's, Proraso Green splash

A kind fellow donated these NOS Schick blades during an online razor purchase. I'd have used them sooner; but they were a bit of a bugger to get out of the container. However, with a little (well, a lot) of effort and a little (well, a hell of a lot) of profanity last night, one began to slide out.

I assumed it might be effectively aggressive, so I paired it with the mild Aristo. The combo gave a nice BBS shave; no touch-up necessary.

The Warm Spice is a lovely soap; great lather. A wee bit thirsty, but dipping the tips of the Omega into warm water just once gave the right balance of slickness and cushion.

All the best to you and yours.

Stephen.

 

[Clint64]

October 28, 2016
Timeless OC .95 Gap with Triad Ti
Feather (2)
Rudy Vey Rover with TGN Finest
Reef Point Dragon's Blood
Witch Hazel
Fine Platinum

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[Whosthedaddy]

Palmolive shave stick
Semogue 830
R41
Feather (1)
Nivea creme

Few little weepers as I would have expected with this combo but what a nice shave none the less, the R41 is a cracking bit of kit.

 

[N_Architect]

Merkur 30C head & Windrose handle, PolSilver Super Iridium (#2, over and out, life is too short)
Shavemac Jade Keyhole 26/52 Unique Two-Band bulb knot
The Art of Shaving Ocean Kelp
Aqua Velva
Haslinger Sandalwood after shave balm

 

[Wazzer3]

B&M Le Grande Chypre
Shavemac TSR LE2015
Ever Ready 1912
GEM coated #5 shimmed
Argan Oil

Tremendous lather and scent [emoji173]️

 

[Wazzer3]

Off to take MrsB for an MRI scan. Can you believe an 7:45am appointment?

Last shave with the 1912 before it goes back into rotation. Best shave of the week, not BBS but just enjoyable.

Pre: Hot water
Soap: Derby cream with 2 drops of Eucalyptus oil and 1 drop of Peppermint oil
Razor: 1912
Post: Witch Hazel, 100% Argran oil
AS: Christian Dior Fahrenheit

My MRI scan was at 8.30am, best to get in and out fast without any delays. Hope all goes well.

 

[Palmolive fox]

+1 on Proraso Green products for shaving and ++1 on the menthol and Eucalyptus AS...it's long been my absolute No. 1 splash. (I would highly recommend trying it in combination with Proraso Green pre-shave cream and P&B Denali croap )

Thank's for the recommendation.. it'll probably feel like putting your head in a cold freezer..the proraso Green menthol & Eucalyptus A/S is also one of my favourites the post shave feeling is second to non, great stuff..i have a another bottle in my shaving den ready to open..i've yet to try the recently new (red) Sandalwood A/S splash..i may give it a try..i'll see what the big white bearded man leave's on christmas day...Regards.

 

[Skinny Rogers]

 

[Scotshave]

Thank's for the recommendation.. it'll probably feel like putting your head in a cold freezer..the proraso Green menthol & Eucalyptus A/S is also one of my favourites the post shave feeling is second to non, great stuff..i have a another bottle in my shaving den ready to open..i've yet to try the recently new (red) Sandalwood A/S splash..i may give it a try..i'll see what the big white bearded man leave's on christmas day...Regards.

Proraso Sandalwood a/s is really nice, imo. The post-shave feel that you get with the M&E is replaced with a moisturising, shea-butter driven one. Similar fragrance to the croap; so it layers well. A good winter combo, when use of the Proraso green may mean a longer time for your face to defrost...

 

[Palmolive fox]

Proraso Sandalwood a/s is really nice, imo. The post-shave feel that you get with the M&E is replaced with a moisturising, shea-butter driven one. Similar fragrance to the croap; so it layers well. A good winter combo, when use of the Proraso green may mean a longer time for your face to defrost...

I've pushed the boat out,and ordered a bottle for christmas.Regards.

 

[Mrchick]

Route 66 Twisted Tweed Soap
B-400 Brush by Tom
Gillette Aristocrat
Astra SP Blade (1)
Alum
Lucky Tiger
Pinaud Clubman AS
Happy Friday!

 

[FrankieG]

Wickham 1912 Unscented
24mm Plissoft / Vulfix 404 handle
ATT SE1 / Feather Pro (10)
Lab Series Ultra ASB

 

[Useless shaver]

Gillette Old Type, Canada
Polsilver SI
Arlington soap and AS
Shavemac 2-band silvertip