S.o.t.D Saturday 24th May to Friday 30th May 2014

Simpson Commodore X3
Cella
Feather AS D2
Polsilver SI(1)
Thayers original
Myrsol agua Balsamica

Think I may have got a duff blade. Bit rough which is in total contrast to my usual experience with Polisilver SI.
 
bilbo72 said:
Prep: Hot Water
Soap: Jabonman Vetiver Citricos
Brush: Simpson 58 in Best
Razor: Feather Artist Club SS
Blade: Feather Professional
Moustache Razor : The Mab Dwarf Razor
Post: Cold Water and Alum Block
AS: Malizia Uomo Vetyver

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What's the Malizia like? I have been looking for a Vetyver AS lotion.
 
chriszacharek said:
bilbo72 said:
AS: Malizia Uomo Vetyver
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What's the Malizia like? I have been looking for a Vetyver AS lotion.
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I was gonna ask him how he found that to be. I know he has some great frags and could compare the Malizia vetyver take on things with others like Guerlain.

I liked this right away. Very light, which is refreshing for a frag with this main note. Nice greensy.woods thing going on, but not heavy. Heh, the EdT has the staying power of a cologne, so keep that in mind. I use both the AS and EdT when a nice change of pace is called for.

What's crazy is how inexpensive it is, especially compared to others I'd sniffed. Anyway, it's been in the rotation for maybe 3-4 years now. The aftershave's good for when I like a slight burn, and it's one that won't compete with an EdT. The AS scent is gone in a short time.

Martin
 
dodgy said:
chriszacharek said:
bilbo72 said:
AS: Malizia Uomo Vetyver
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What's the Malizia like? I have been looking for a Vetyver AS lotion.
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I was gonna ask him how he found that to be. I know he has some great frags and could compare the Malizia vetyver take on things with others like Guerlain.

I liked this right away. Very light, which is refreshing for a frag with this main note. Nice greensy.woods thing going on, but not heavy. Heh, the EdT has the staying power of a cologne, so keep that in mind. I use both the AS and EdT when a nice change of pace is called for.

What's crazy is how inexpensive it is, especially compared to others I'd sniffed. Anyway, it's been in the rotation for maybe 3-4 years now.

Martin
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Thanks Martin, found some pretty cheap on eBay over here, the EDT too so may have to try some. EDT worth a try too then?
Chris
 
chriszacharek said:
Thanks Martin, found some pretty cheap on eBay over here, the EDT too so may have to try some. EDT worth a try too then?
Chris
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I was gonna type they smell the same but maybe they don't. Nope, there's a difference and I like em both. The after shave might be a bit more subdued with more soft blurring of the notes. The EdT is a little crisper and deeper. If you're just looking for only one then the EdT's what I'd choose. Nice together though.

Martin
 
Soap: Wickham Southsea Spray
Brush: FS Synthetic
Razor: Rocket (first shave with it, not sure what type)
Blade: Rapira Super Stainless
AS: TOBS St James
AB: DR Harris Arlington

Loving the new Rocket!

P.s. I like the look of the Kent Silvertex brush pjgh, is it synthetic?

Cheers
B
 
Prep: Hot Water
Soap: Floris London N°89
Brush: Simpson The Duke D3 Briar in Manchurian
Razor: Mondesir 77 Superato 6/8
Moustache Razor : The Mab Dwarf Razor
Post: Cold Water and Alum Block
AS: Floris London N°89
EDT: Floris London N°89

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Proraso green pre shave

Proraso green cream (face lathered)

Omega 49

Wilkinson Sword razor

Feather blade

Proraso pre/post & a touch of Nivea ASB

Not the smoothest of final passes but it never seems to be with this razor..... a poor craftsman always blames his tools [emoji6]
 
Sunday shave (no rush)
Pre: Village Barber oil
Soap: Super Smooth - Garden Mint - Wickham Soap Co.
Brush: Custom 782sirbrian Oak handle, birth-coin & 22mm WSP HMW
Razor 1: J.A. Henckels "415" (Father's razor)
Razor 2: 1941 Gillette Ranger Tech (Father's birth year)
Blade: Personna "Lab blue" (3)
Post: Myrsol Agua Balsamica, followed by Village Barber balm

Inaugural shave with my dad's restored Henckel's razor (Thanks Jamie!). First pass to clear away 2 days of stubble. Very sharp but smooth. The Super Smooth soap was perfect for the job.
2nd ATG pass (only) with my dad's birth year Ranger Tech to finish the job.
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bilbo72 said:
Prep: Hot Water
Soap: Floris London N°89
Brush: Simpson The Duke D3 Briar in Manchurian
Razor: Mondesir 77 Superato 6/8
Moustache Razor : The Mab Dwarf Razor
Post: Cold Water and Alum Block
AS: Floris London N°89
EDT: Floris London N°89

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Nice photos Bilbo, that looks like one classy shave

Cheers
B
 
chriszacharek said:
What's the Malizia like? I have been looking for a Vetyver AS lotion.
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dodgy said:
I was gonna ask him how he found that to be. I know he has some great frags and could compare the Malizia vetyver take on things with others like Guerlain.
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The Malizia Uomo Vetyver is a good After Shave, it smells good and fresh, with some herbal notes.
It makes his job of a good After Shave, but there is not a predominant Vetiver shent. On the contrary Guerlain IS the Vetiver. It's full, pure, pleasant : what you can ask to a Vetiver AS and EDT. I just love it.

Daniele.

ChillBill said:
Nice photos Bilbo, that looks like one classy shave

Cheers
B
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Thank you my friend. It was. I love the comlexity of the Floris scents.
As I wrote in another topic, for us, Italians, Floris products smell like a "Traditional Old English Gentleman", and I like it.

Daniele.
 
Razor Filarmonica 14 Especial 8/8 AKA Big Momma
Strop Kanayama Cordovan #8000
Brush Semogue OC Special 2012 Boar & Badger mix
Soap Mitchell's wool fat
Witch hazel
L'Occitane Baux Aftershave Balm
Scent Diptyque Tam dao EDP.


Just like the song If you are good to Momma then Momma's good to you.:)​
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Yesterday's evening shave:
Personna Platinum Chrome (2)
Henk walnut silvertip
Long comb New
Stirling Tuscany

Guerlain Habit Rouge edt

Had a really good night out - beer festival followed by pubs and clubs till 3am!
 
Prep: Hot shower
Pre: Murdock Avalon pre-shave oil
Soap: Grandstaff Illipe/Cocoa Butter Soap (sample)
Bowl: Woodhead Pedestal
Brush: MÜHLE Kosmo silvertip synthetic
Razor: Fatip + templ8 handle
Blade: Voskhod TC (3)
After: Davidoff AS, C&E Sandalwood ASB

I don't rate this Voskhod blade as high as its russian cousins; it just feels scratchy and really I should have replaced it after 2 shaves. Good job I only bought a sample pack.

Grandstaff soap cocoa butter fragrance stays with you for a while and goes well with sandalwood ASB. Hmm nice.

Have a great weekend folks.

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