S.O.T.D. w/c Sat. 4th January - Friday 10th January 2014, incl.
- Thread starter jds
- Start Date
prep: Hot shower
Soap: Emu & Peppermint oil
Blade: Astra SP
Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable, set to 5
Brush: EJ Best Badger
Post Shave: Alum block
ASB: Nivea Sensitive
Ruddy excellent, first time I've been brave enough to run the razor on 5 with a brand new Astra SP, 1 pass and a slight polish and BBS chops, even the dodgy neck area
I can feel the bladde on my skin, not something I get on the lower settings, when I tried it here a few weeks back, with a Blue Diamond, I cut myself in a couple of places so backed the razor off, improved techique and a 'better' blade and yes, yes, YES..
Soap: Emu & Peppermint oil
Blade: Astra SP
Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable, set to 5
Brush: EJ Best Badger
Post Shave: Alum block
ASB: Nivea Sensitive
Ruddy excellent, first time I've been brave enough to run the razor on 5 with a brand new Astra SP, 1 pass and a slight polish and BBS chops, even the dodgy neck area
I can feel the bladde on my skin, not something I get on the lower settings, when I tried it here a few weeks back, with a Blue Diamond, I cut myself in a couple of places so backed the razor off, improved techique and a 'better' blade and yes, yes, YES..
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- Taured
Merkur 45
Gillette Platinum from 1971
Bluebeard's Revenge shaving cream
Edwin Jagger boar
Bluebeard's Revenge aftershave balm
Good apart from an impressive slice below the bottom lip
Gillette Platinum from 1971
Bluebeard's Revenge shaving cream
Edwin Jagger boar
Bluebeard's Revenge aftershave balm
Good apart from an impressive slice below the bottom lip
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- 15,922
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- Halifax, Republic of Yorkshire
Lovin' that 45, eh?
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- 7,597
- Location
- Taured
Re: RE: S.O.T.D. w/c Sat. 4th January - Friday 10th January 2014, incl.
Works for me. Except with this blade?
pjgh said:Lovin' that 45, eh?
Works for me. Except with this blade?
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- 2,255
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- 2,403
- Location
- Hampshire, UK
Feather AC SS non-folding
Feather AC ProGuard (3)
Semogue 1438 boar
Vitos Extra Super Coconut
Weleda After Shave Balm
Diptyque Tam Dao edt
I'm enjoying my fast, early morning, two pass shave with the Feather. Two weeks in and I'm getting consistent results. Not BBS as I came to expect with a three pass DE shave (DFS in reality) but no less satisfying.
The question is: when do I start selling some of my now 'surplus to requirements' DEs?
Feather AC ProGuard (3)
Semogue 1438 boar
Vitos Extra Super Coconut
Weleda After Shave Balm
Diptyque Tam Dao edt
I'm enjoying my fast, early morning, two pass shave with the Feather. Two weeks in and I'm getting consistent results. Not BBS as I came to expect with a three pass DE shave (DFS in reality) but no less satisfying.
The question is: when do I start selling some of my now 'surplus to requirements' DEs?
Prep: unknown soap and flannel rub
Soap: Derby lavender, first time using surprisingly nice scent after reading comments about its chemical nature
Razor: Gillette Rubie
Blade: Viking's sword
After: Nivea after shave balm
Not a bad DFS considering done in a cramped Paris hotel bathroom. Really liked t the new shave cream.
Soap: Derby lavender, first time using surprisingly nice scent after reading comments about its chemical nature
Razor: Gillette Rubie
Blade: Viking's sword
After: Nivea after shave balm
Not a bad DFS considering done in a cramped Paris hotel bathroom. Really liked t the new shave cream.
OP
- Messages
- 2,427
- Location
- Woburn Sands, Bucks
- Thread Starter
- #187
Friday x January 2014
Prep: Shower, L'Oreal daily Purifying Wash
Pre: Tepid water splash
Brush: Semogue 1305
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Razor: Ever Ready 1924 "Shovelhead"
Blade: Gem PTFE #3
Post: Home brew mentholated lemon tea tree WH, Weleda ASB
Result: 1305 and MWF = match made in heaven; I now see what all the fuss is about around MWF. After sustained period of usage and with the right brush it is providing a fantastic shave. And three shaves into the Gem blade it is smooth and I have zero irritation. A fine start to the day.
Have a good day, gents.
Jon
Prep: Shower, L'Oreal daily Purifying Wash
Pre: Tepid water splash
Brush: Semogue 1305
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Razor: Ever Ready 1924 "Shovelhead"
Blade: Gem PTFE #3
Post: Home brew mentholated lemon tea tree WH, Weleda ASB
Result: 1305 and MWF = match made in heaven; I now see what all the fuss is about around MWF. After sustained period of usage and with the right brush it is providing a fantastic shave. And three shaves into the Gem blade it is smooth and I have zero irritation. A fine start to the day.
Have a good day, gents.
Jon
- Messages
- 328
- Location
- Athens, Greece
Friday morning:
Dovo Best Quality 6/8"
Custom Finest Badger (TGN)-Omega Handle
Valobra stick
Face Lather
Neil Miller-2.5" Latigo Leather
D.R. Harris Marlborough ASL
WTG, XTG & ATG (neck)
Weekend is amlost here! Have a nice day!
Dovo Best Quality 6/8"
Custom Finest Badger (TGN)-Omega Handle
Valobra stick
Face Lather
Neil Miller-2.5" Latigo Leather
D.R. Harris Marlborough ASL
WTG, XTG & ATG (neck)
Weekend is amlost here! Have a nice day!
EJDE89
Ecotool kabuki (bamboo handle)
Polsilver stainless (5)
tabac
bergamot e/o witch hazel homebrew
Lifeplan organic aloe vera moisturiser gel
last run for this blade - so far the stainless polsilver is not living up to its Polsilver SI brother but a decent blade nonetheless. tabac has about 3 shaves left in it. Im experimenting with a wetter lather and am enjoying the simplicity of face lathering. good shave in all
Ecotool kabuki (bamboo handle)
Polsilver stainless (5)
tabac
bergamot e/o witch hazel homebrew
Lifeplan organic aloe vera moisturiser gel
last run for this blade - so far the stainless polsilver is not living up to its Polsilver SI brother but a decent blade nonetheless. tabac has about 3 shaves left in it. Im experimenting with a wetter lather and am enjoying the simplicity of face lathering. good shave in all
- Messages
- 2,094
- Location
- Out of off of Chorley
Prep: Hot shower
Pre: Proraso pre-shave - sensitive
Soap: Murdock Avalon cream
Bowl: Woodhead Tall Large Scuttle
Brush: Omega boar 10005
Razor: ATT R2 Kronos
Blade: Astra (2)
After: Brut AS, Murdock Avalon ASB
Second time using this razor and improved my technique on yesterday. Glad I bought it, it's all good. Wondering what it would be like loaded with a Sputnik...
Enjoy your day, everyone.
Pre: Proraso pre-shave - sensitive
Soap: Murdock Avalon cream
Bowl: Woodhead Tall Large Scuttle
Brush: Omega boar 10005
Razor: ATT R2 Kronos
Blade: Astra (2)
After: Brut AS, Murdock Avalon ASB
Second time using this razor and improved my technique on yesterday. Glad I bought it, it's all good. Wondering what it would be like loaded with a Sputnik...
Enjoy your day, everyone.
- Messages
- 3,205
- Location
- West Norfolk. UK
Greetings
Friday 10th January 2014
Prep: Shower
Razor: Valet Autostrop
Blade: Feather SE
Brush: Semogue OC Boar
Soap: Lea Stick grated
Aftershave: Astral Cream (light)
Regards
Dick.
Friday 10th January 2014
Prep: Shower
Razor: Valet Autostrop
Blade: Feather SE
Brush: Semogue OC Boar
Soap: Lea Stick grated
Aftershave: Astral Cream (light)
Regards
Dick.
OP
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- 2,427
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- Woburn Sands, Bucks
- Thread Starter
- #192
Norfolkdick said:
That Valet is a damn fine tool and yours, Dick, looks magnificent.