SOTD sat 29th/fri 4th

Pre shave: Bulldog original face scrub, bloom water
Soap: SV Felce Aromatica Beta 4.3
Brush: SV 2.0 High mountain white
Razor: Rockwell 6s (plate 6)
Blade: Astra SP (1)
Post shave: Alum, Thayers cucumber witch hazel followed up with cedrat after shave cream gel

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One of those dream shaves where everything falls into place and works perfectly together!

Super smooth, zero irritation after 3 passes. A wonderful shave.

The SV soaps are a joy to use.
 
Pre: Lots of Cold Water
Brush: Omega 11137
Soap:Wickhams Irish Fern
Razor: Gem/Ever Ready Push Button
Blade: Pal Super Carbon
Afters: Floid Vigoroso AS

I dropped this blade on the floor last time I used it, so approached with caution, one stroke in I realised my worry was groundless. I think this was its last shave though (4th).
First time using this aftershave and now I know why it's so popular, nice old school scent with a hit of menthol and good skin feel.
@Digimonkey this shave left me smoother than Sisyphus' rock, which must surely be a pebble by now :)
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Wed 2nd August

RazoRock Syn. 22mm
Stirling Baker Street
1/ Mongoose B3 Polished
Feather Pro Super [ 1 ]
2/ Claymore V1
Feather Pro [ 6 ]
Alum rub/Rinse off
Tuff Green A/S Lotion

Just had to try this blade which seems to be favoured by a Few. Initial impression very sharp and unforgiving, started to go ATG on cheeks and was not all comfortable, a few strokes on the neck did not feel good. Decided to abort this totally unpleasant experience, and change Razors.

The Claymore/ Feather Pro came to the rescue, so that I was able to complete the Shave. Was a complete contrast as shaving was easy and smooth, and pleased to say resulted in a Nice close all round finish. As I have nice stock of Blades that suit me, the Pro Supers are already destined for a New Home.

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Boru62 said:
this shave left me smoother than Sisyphus' rock, which must surely be a pebble by now
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Ohhhh - 'this shave left me smoother than Sisyphus' rock, which must surely be a pebble by now,' - very good my friend. Classical reference - nice. Elegant and erudite. Problematic punctuation handled deftly - ha ha. If you don't win 'simile of the month' with that there is no justice. Consider my cap well and truly doffed to you. cheers - I.
 
Wednesday 2nd August 2017
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Pre Shave: Hot Shower + L'Oreal Pure Power Face Wash and Proraso Green
Razor: iKon 101 + OSS Handle
Blade: Derby Premium (#1)
Brush: Plisson pure badger
Cream: Geo F Trumper Spanish Leather
Post: Alum Block, Cold water and Humphreys Witch Hazel
AS: Nivea soothing balm

Just an okay shave today, first shave with a Derby Premium, not a bad blade but not a blade I will buy again. It felt smooth but the result was not as close as I can get with other blades and there was some mild irritation for a short time post shave, will try this blade in the Fatip next to see how it fares.
 
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Digimonkey said:
Ohhhh - 'this shave left me smoother than Sisyphus' rock, which must surely be a pebble by now,' - very good my friend. Classical reference - nice. Elegant and erudite. Problematic punctuation handled deftly - ha ha. If you don't win 'simile of the month' with that there is no justice. Consider my cap well and truly doffed to you. cheers - I.
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Thank you. :)
I thought you would appreciate that one. Who knew what stream "a well lapped beach" would lead us down.
We've had orcas, motorpikes and crash helmets, great fun.
 
02.08.2017

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First use of the famous Mitchell's Wool Fat... and it was a great debut indeed. Not hard to lather as I was led to believe by some comments online and a great performance giving a very slick and protective surface to the Silverhawk/Feather combo to mow down the whiskers. Superb shave in the end.
 
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