S.O.T.D. Saturday 28th June to Friday 4th July 2014

Prep: Hot shower
Pre: Santa Maria Novella pre-shave
Soap: Stirling Black Cumin & Orange
Brush: MÜHLE Kosmo silvertip synthetic
Razor: Gillette New
Blade: Sputnik (1)
After: Proraso AS, Zirh ASB

First time using this Gillette New (acquired from ajc347) thinking it'd be similar to a New I had a while back; not so. Opposite in fact, my previous had a much heavier head, made of brass. This head seems a different beast altogether. My previous New was really aggressive but this one seems fairly middle of the road in aggression. It might be because I face-lathered with Stirling which gives a great deal of protection and slide, I'll need a few more goes to decide. All in all a much more enjoyable shave compared with my previous New. The handle seems puny now compared to my ATT etc. and I think this razor would be improved with a heavier/larger handle; so that will be my test for tomorrow.
I'm learning to appreciate this soap's scent now. Before I thought the scent was non-existent when lathering; now I can pick up the scent, it's subtle but it's there in the background.

Shave on, gents.

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Prep: Face wash with dove soap
Pre: hot towel
Brush: Vie-Long 12601 horse hair
Soap: Proraso Green tub
Razor: Edwin Jagger DE89
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Yellow
Post: Alum, Woodspice AS and a little Nivea ASB

WOW the proraso is so good, easy to lather and what a hit.... my skin has never felt so cool and clean, I now understand why folk sing its praises. I even went for a 4th pass ATG which worked well until the blade bit me just under my nose.

The alum left a little feedback too which wasn't as bad as I was expecting. I think 3 passes is enough for me to be getting on with. I am however going to have to find an AS to compliment the green proraso.

Jim
 
Prep: Hot shower
Soap: Bodyshop Macca Root
Brush: Omega 49
Razor 1: Gotta 120 Silversteel
Razor 2: Gillette Flare Tip Rocket
Blade: Astra SP
Post: Alum, RS Balm, Quorum

Interesting shave to say the least.
Only 2nd go with the Gotta straight. I have decided to use it for the first pass to try and get the hang of it and the other 2 passes and clean up with a DE.
Very smooth result and only one minor cut trying to switch to left handed.
 
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Monday 30th June:
Aluminium handle Tech
Gillette Silver Blue (2)
Arko
Duke 2 Pure
Matchplay AS

Wednesday 2nd July:
Aluminium handle Tech
Gillette Silver Blue (3)
Wickham Soap Company Super Smooth Southsea Spray
Vulfix 404 "Bodger"
Matchplay AS
 
Wednesday

Afternoon, gents.

Prep: Claus Porto's Lime-oil face soap
Razor: EJ DE89
Blade: Polsilver SI (5)
Brush: Ecotools Kabuki
Shave cream: Super Max Ultimate
Aftershave: Superdrug Sierran Breeze
Cologne: Andy Warhol

Top result.
 
Wednesday 07-02-14. MUSIC: Curtis Mayfield - The Very Best Of (1998).

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Aleppo soap - Semogue SOC two bands - Feather all stainless - 7 O'clock Permasharp Stainless #3 - Pre JASÖN - Shaving soap Mitchell's Wool Fat - Alum block - Thayers Cucumber Toner - ASB Truefitt & Hill - ASL Aqua Velva.
 
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2014

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2014

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Traveling with my First Mastro Livi​

This is my very first Mastro Livi straight razor, the one which started my passion for his razors, his art and talent. It also gave me the chance to know a remarkable and genuine man. I bought this razor in April 2013 and it is still shaving like the first time. I have never honed it or used any chromium oxide, I just stropped it on a Mastro Livi loom strop and hand palm. In this sense, I strictly followed Mastro Livi's advices. The edge is still very keen and sharp: after all of this time, this magnificent straight razor still passes HHT with no effort and gives a superb, impeccable shave. Amazing!​

  • Pre-shave: Proraso Green Pre-Shave Cream
  • Soap: Aquagena Shaving Soap
  • Brush: Omega Bristle Brush 83
  • Strop: Mastro Livi Loom Strop and Hand Palm Stropping
  • Razor: Mastro Livi Damasteel, 7/8 Full Hollow, Mastro Livi Snake Point
  • Post-Shave: Umbrian Extravirgin Olive Oil
  • After Shave: Floïd Blue After Shave
 

Face wash with Neurogena soap
Feather Artist Club DX non-folding / Pro Blade
Simpson “Chubby” 3 Manchurian Cobalt
Jabonman Brisa de Oriente
Witch Hazel
Diptyque Philosykos


Rather wonderful shave



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