SOTD: Saturday 16th Sep 2017 - Friday 22nd Sep 2017

[Wayne Pritchard]

Wow, really enjoyed that

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Phoenix & Beau - Oberon
AdP Brush
Colonial Brass General
Santa Maria Novella - Lavender

Great pics and set ups guys.

 

[culcreuch]

Most importantly I am so pleased to report no blood was lost during the making of this SOTD.

I am pleased to hear that....Blood Bank has been 'stood down'

 

[Wayne Pritchard]

I am pleased to hear that....Blood Bank has been 'stood down'

I would rather you "Stand By" as apposed to "Stand Down," there is always tomorrow.

 

[Barry Giddens]

Evening shave.

Nivea Face Wash, BBA Shave Oil.
P&B Albion.
RazoRock Bruce 24mm Synthetic.
Little Wren Pottery.
The General in Brass (on loan).
Schick Proline P-20.
Thayers Witch Hazel (unscented).
OSP Barbershop Aftershave Tonic.
Lavender Balm by @neilbart.

I love everything about The General. I must have one! That was a tremendous shave.

 

[Wayne Pritchard]

Evening shave.

Nivea Face Wash, BBA Shave Oil.
P&B Albion.
RazoRock Bruce 24mm Synthetic.
Little Wren Pottery.
The General in Brass (on loan).
Schick Proline P-20.
Thayers Witch Hazel (unscented).
OSP Barbershop Aftershave Tonic.
Lavender Balm by @neilbart.

I love everything about The General. I must have one! That was a tremendous shave.

Really pleased to hear you are liking the General Barry.
It is a beast of a razor.

 

[Barry Giddens]

Really pleased to hear you are liking the General Barry.
It is a beast of a razor.

I even like the slight smell of brass that is lingering on my fingers Wayne.

 

[Wayne Pritchard]

I even like the slight smell of brass that is lingering on my fingers Wayne.

I would imagine a tobacco/leather linked soap would go well with that razor. The brass scent is there alright.

 

[Paul L]

Tonight's shave

Proraso Red pre shave
Blues Soap
Yaqi 24mm Tuxedo
EJ DE89L
Wilkinson Sword old stock 2
Lavender witch hazel mixture
Proraso Green ASL
Joop EDT

Two days growth taken down in three passes.
My second shave with this razor after not using it for a couple of months and I don't feel connected to it like I do my Rockwell or my Merkur razors.
Extra buffing needed on the cheeks and under jaw line not as smooth as it could be.
I don't think I'll be using this razor again any time soon.
Everything else about my shave was spot on so I can't really be too disappointed.

 

[dodgy]

After the usual 1-2 minute hot towel prep:

vintage 1964 rebranded Macys very soft and fluffy silvertip flopmeister
new to me 1960 Fatboy/Gillette Spoiler NOS 1981
vintage Old Spice shaving soap
Lucky Tiger AS and Face Tonic
Creed 'Santal Imperial' EdP

This morning was the second shave with my latest razor acquisition and so far it's just not quite fit me as I prefer it to. Doesn't miss by much but it's........it's not like the 59's which are my favorites as a rule. Something about that E year when they're in good shape.

BBS results,

Martin

 

[Blackmass]

Prep: Hot shower and L'oreal charcoal wash
Razor: ATT R1
Razor blade: Rapira Platinum
Brush: Zenith Manchurian
Soap: Fine Italian Citrus
Post: Thayers witch hazel and Fine Italian Citrus A/S

Belter of a shave tonight. The Zenith Brush is starting to show real promise. Firm backbone and holds a load of lather. 3 passes with touch-ups plus I took a load from the brush after I'd finished to massage into my face. I didn't need to go back to the bowl once.

The Fine soap is really stunning. It performs brilliantly on all levels.

Finished off with matching aftershave. Although I always get more sting than another of the Fine afershaves, the scent is class and the face feel is still the best I've found so far.

Well it's nearly Friday so it's enough of an excuse to tag this stunning song to my post...

Cheers
Rob

 

[mr. smith]

Razor: Charcoal Goods Lvl 2 SB Magnum
Blade: GSB (3)
Brush: WW 'Bishop'
Soap: Barrister's Reserve Lavender
Post: Thayers' Witch Hazel Lemon
Frag: Chatillon Lux Lavande Poivre EdT​

The Reserve Lavender from Barrister & Mann is absolutely superb, hands down one of the best scents I've had the pleasure of smelling. The Reserve formula is also superb and gave me an easy 2-pass BBS. Will be grabbing some tomorrow for sure once it's available. @chatillonlux Lavande Poivre EdT is also extremely impressive. I am not a lavender guy but I do appreciate great scents and these two did me right.

 

[semperfi45]

Razor: Blackbird Sabre w/ Hempel Ti
Blade: Personna GEM (7)
Brush: El Druida Red Heart Chakte Kok/African Blackwood 2 Band Badger
Soap: Oleo Montrose Beach
A/S: Old Spice
Decanter: Old Spice Coin Bank After Shave & Cologne 1969-1970 ID #3638

 

[Blademonkey]

Razor: Blackbird Sabre w/ Hempel Ti
Blade: Personna GEM (7)
Brush: El Druida Red Heart Chakte Kok/African Blackwood 2 Band Badger
Soap: Oleo Montrose Beach
A/S: Old Spice
Decanter: Old Spice Coin Bank After Shave & Cologne 1969-1970 ID #3638

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Fantastic Old Spice memorabilia and your Sabre looks fab with the Hempel Ti.

 

[semperfi45]

Fantastic Old Spice memorabilia and your Sabre looks fab with the Hempel Ti.

Thanks very much @Blademonkey.

 

[Bizzyberry]

Thursday 21st SEptember 2017

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Pre Shave: Hot Shower + L'Oreal Pure Power Charcoal Face Wash and Proraso Green
Razor: Schick L1
Blade: Schick Japan (#6)
Brush: Vulfix 404
Soap: Palmolive stick grated
Post: Alum Block, Cold water and Thayers Lavender Witch Hazel
AS: Balm by @neilbart

Lovely smooth and efficient shave with the Schick L1 and a Japanese Schick blade.

 

[thegallus1]

SOTD: 22/09/2017

Prep: warm shower
Razor: Razorock Hawk SE V2
Blade: Feather Pro 4th use
Brush: Vulfix The Grosvenor Badger/Boar
Soap: Nanny's Silly Soap English Rose
Post-shave: warm water, cold water, Thayers Witch Hazel Rose Petal, Nivea Sensitive Aftershave Balm



Thanks to Andy @ajc347 for the NSS English Rose - very nice scent and great performance. The Hawk combined with the Feather Pro is fantastic. DFS close to BBS.