S.O.T.D. Saturday 3rd June to Friday 9th June 2017

06.06.2017

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Smooth and uneventful shave... I'll focus on my next shaves on this Personna GEM SS blade to test its longevity.
 
Hot bath / Nivea Men Active Wash
Proraso Red Pre Shave
Mason Pearson pure badger
Blues Soap Goats Milk
Merkur Futur #3/ Astra SP (4)
Real Shaving Co post shave balm
Mont Blanc Legend

Why did I set the Futur to 3? Nick on my Adams apple.
It did shave close though.
The Astra blade is still very keen after four shaves.
I wasn't going to shave until my Merkur 37c arrives but wanted to try the soap. It's got a nice citrus scent and lathers really well.
I will be using it again soon for sure.
The Mont Blanc AS was a good finish to a not so great shave
 
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Blackmass said:
Thank you @FrankieG What blades have you found work best with the SE1? I take it, you still own one?
I'm yet to buy the SE1 as I only have one on loan at the moment.
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Feather Pro are my go-to blades in the SE1. I had a few Kai Captain Sharpblade at some point and they worked really well too. I found both blades sharp and smooth and they deliver a close, comfortable shave. Feather Super were a little too aggressive for me in that razor and for some reason Proline felt rough and, as mentioned, didn't fit well in the razor.

I haven't tried the General yet, but as far as current production SE razors go I never hesitate to recommend the SE1.
 
FrankieG said:
Feather Pro are my go-to blades in the SE1. I had a few Kai Captain Sharpblade at some point and they worked really well too. I found both blades sharp and smooth and they deliver a close, comfortable shave. Feather Super were a little too aggressive for me in that razor and for some reason Proline felt rough and, as mentioned, didn't fit well in the razor.

I haven't tried the General yet, but as far as current production SE razors go I never hesitate to recommend the SE1.
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Cheers for the reply. I liked the Feather Pro in the SE1.
The Proline's work a treat in The General. Like yourself with the SE1. I'm the same with The General, fantastic razor.
 
Blackmass said:


Razor: SE2 with Atlas handle
Razor blade/s: Kai Captain mild and Feather Pro
Brush: Romera Manchurian
Soap: Saponifico Varesino Tundra Artica
Post: Thayers witch hazel and Myrsol Emulsion

Firstly a big thank you to @Nishy for the loan of the SE2 (first version).

I wasn't sure what blade to try first as I'd heard the SE2 was on aggressive side.
I decided to go with the Kai Captain mild (no guard).
On the first pass I found the blade tuggy and rough so I tried to swap it for a Proline but it wouldn't fit.
I did find the Proline was a tight fit on the SE1 too why h is something for me to consider if I do end up buying one.

I changed the blade to a Feather Pro (2) and things improved, slightly on the second pass.
On the third pass I was tempted to go back to the SE1 as I was finding the shave pretty rough. I decided to stick with it but didn't enjoy the shave at all. I didn't find the teeth an issue, as I've found with some OC.

I wasn't left with any tenderness but it wasn't a comfortable shave.

Thanks to Avnish for sending the razor, it's been a great help.

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Good evening @Blackmass A gorgeous step up. Having studied many of your previous SOTD, it is now apparent to me that you prefer the Romera to your SV? The Romera looks a far better brush in my eyes.:rolleyes:
If you ever feel that the SV has lost the love in your home, then please let me know!:D

Just checking in..Best wishes, Wayne:p

EDIT: aside from my pretty tame and pathetic jokes,.
What is your overall opinion of the "General?" The majority of reviews have been so positive but I am yet to place it on my "MUST HAVE" list,
although I must say I do love the look of it..

Your thoughts would be more than welcome.
W
 
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Wayne Pritchard said:
Good evening @Blackmass A gorgeous step up. Having studied many of your previous SOTD, it is now apparent to me that you prefer the Romera to your SV? The Romera looks a far better brush in my eyes.:rolleyes:
If you ever feel that the SV has lost the love in your home, then please let me know!:D

Just checking in..Best wishes, Wayne:p
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Thanks Wayne. They do say 'God loves a trier'.:p
As soon as I'm 'not feeling it' for my SV brush, you'll be the first to you know......you could be in for a long wait though.:D
 
Blackmass said:
Thanks Wayne. They do say 'God loves a trier'.:p
As soon as I'm 'not feeling it' for my SV brush, you'll be the first to you know......you could be in for a long wait though.:D

PS: I still love my SV brush more than the Romera.
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As long as I am the first to know Rob, that's good enough fro me.;)
Patience is a virtue and my middle name happens to be virtue So just call me patient............softly, softly catch a monkey and all that :p
Seapk soon and take care mate,
Wayne
 
jmudrick said:
Boss-Mastiff-Mariner-SABI/Jaws-Pearl-Cadet Frankenrazor (L) v R41 (R). R41 smoother, Franken more aggressive and first impression is that it is more efficient. R41 definitely easier ATG on my head but Franken perfectly viable. Never had a razor smooth the moustache area near BBS in one WTG pass. The Pearl cap can be funky and impair alignment, the Boss cap with the Pearl OC baseplate works better.

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10 hours on the Frankenrazor is closer than the R41. Both really close but there you are.

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image.jpg S.O.T.D Wedesday 7th June

Prep...Shower
Razor....Colonal Razors - Brass general
Blade....Feather Professional super #6
Soap....Klar Kabinett
Brush....Semouge Owners Club Badger
Post....BBA Post Shave Balm
Smell....Tom .Grey Vetiver...(Mr Perfume ) kindly gifted to me by @Benz3ne, thank you Ben :)

This SE razor is certanly in my top three, another fantastic shave paired with the Fether super, as smooth as a really smooth thing and zero irritation. The Klar soap is just wonderful with a really light rose scent and lathers like a rabid dog and I hear the Dusy Kabinett I have on order is just as good, one happy chappy!
Finnished with a generous application of the Tom Grey Vetiver.

The sun is out here, I hope it is shining on you too.......:)
Edit: the sun is now behind clouds and it has started to rain! I hope your weather is better.
 
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