SOTD Saturday 27 March to Friday 2nd April

[Dazednconfused]

Thursday 1st April
Ever Ready 1924 Patent Anniversary
Zenith 506 - Haslinger Honig - Ever Ready 1924 - GEM Stainless Coated #4 - Williams Aqua Velva A/S - Aloe Vera Gel

This travel set was the 1st 1924 I acquired back in 2015; after being sent down the SE rabbit hole (ewe you know who you are). The short handle doesn't really bother me plus the audio feedback is second to none.

Do all the 1924’s have that handle as opposed to the chain mail one?
Cheers
Phil

 

[mpf9ret]

Thur 1st April

The Grosvenor - 404 mixed
Lea Classic soap
TNNSER 3D
Gem S/S ( 1 )
Lea Classic A/S Lotion

I have to include the TNNSER with the Vintage/ SE rotation as it is now the only modern Gem powered Razor that I have. I find it hard to convey just how effective this 3D Razor is, a very pleasant Shave with a great finish.

 

[Electrif]

Round comb Shovel, great shaver and possibly the loudest razor there is.

That blade, fooled me for a moment, I saw a modern aluminum backed GEM, but I thought it had a vintage blade with no hole or slots! Cardboard and your photo filter had me fooled.

Nice observations, Thanx.

Do all the 1924’s have that handle as opposed to the chain mail one?
Cheers
Phil

No, check out this post by Paul @pjgh

Ever Ready 1924 (AKA 'Shovel Head')

Lost in the forum changes ... The 1924, despite its name, can be found as far back as just prior to the 1919 merger between ASR and GEM, conceptually replacing the 1914 (or 'Little Lather Catcher') and with this model, ASR's lather catching past was swept aside to bring the new streamlined...

www.theshavingroom.co.uk

 

[Tony'schin]

01/04/21
Pre: Shower, Cold water Face wash
Brush: Semogue SOC TAJ
Soap: 1912 Citrus Musk
Razor: Brass Karve SB - C
Blade: Feather Hi Stainless (4)
Post shave: Cold water splash, TC's Infused Witch Hazel
Balm: TC's Orange & Neroli E45/Argan Oil
Aftershave: 1912 Citrus Musk

Nothing foolish about todays shave,
A wonderful lather mixed up with the Taj boar and Wickhams soap, plenty for 4 passes if needed, i do believe this brush is nearly there, it felt great on the face.
The Brass Karve as smooth as ever and the Feather on its 4th outing performed really well, still sharp and smooth.
I completed 3 passes WTG, XTG & ATG for a smooth BBS finish.
I finished the shave off with an EO infused homemade balm and a splash of Citrus Musk, very nice.
Stay safe and enjoy your day All.

 

[Asfalloth]

Exhibit A:

SOTD Saturday 27 March to Friday 2nd April

I have this little lot lined up for later today. A nice simple LIME shave. Feather for the razor and blade. Trumper’s for the soap and cologne. Simpson’s for the brush. Hopefully it’ll be as simple and refreshing as that. Stay safe and enjoy your shaves. Razor: Feather AS-D2 Blade: Feather...

www.theshavingroom.co.uk

Thanks @Boycie83 think I'l try a WTB don't fancy another £80 for the OC, not yet at least

 

[TobyC]

Do all the 1924’s have that handle as opposed to the chain mail one?
Cheers
Phil

No, there are different handles and lengths, and even the chain mail.

 

[RussellR5555]

Thursday Shave

Preshave: Argan Oil Soap
Soap: Saponificio Varesino 70th
Brush: TDR 26mm Synbad
Razor: Kawashima 13/16 Straight
Spalsh: Floid Sauve
Balm: Bart's Bergamot and Vanilla
EDT: Lidl Homme

 

[Tony'schin]

Thursday Shave

Preshave: Argan Oil Soap
Soap: Saponificio Varesino 70th
Brush: TDR 26mm Synbad
Razor: Kawashima 13/16 Straight
Spalsh: Floid Sauve
Balm: Bart's Bergamot and Vanilla
EDT: Lidl Homme

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Some fantastic Photos lately Russ, well done. Really enjoying them.
T

 

[RussellR5555]

Some fantastic Photos lately Russ, well done. Really enjoying them.
T

Thank you Tony , appreciate the comment.

 

[BrianH]

1/4/21

Pre - Cien Soap Free Facial Wash
Brush - Yaqi Rainbow Handle/Faux Horse 26mm Knot
Bowl - Pet Slow Feed Water Bowl
Soap - Signature Soaps Eboracum
Razor - Yaqi Katana
Blade - Lord Classic SS (3)
Post - Witch Hazel/Lea Balm
AS - Brut Oceans

I've been using SS Eboracum for a good while now, and I always liked it and rated it really highly. This week I've been bowl lathering and been hydrating it a lot more than I'd have done so if I'd face lathered and the results are quite exceptional and it's now gone from being one of my top 10 soaps, to my top 3 soaps. It's incredibly easy to lather, with the peppermint oil it's pleasantly cooling on the face during the shave, the scent is a really well-balanced one between the peppermint and cedarwood oils which never overwhelms the sensations but is strong enough to be enjoyable during the shave. There's also the post shave, which I find to be one of the best out there for being a very neutral feel.

Ok, onto the shave. I started off the shave by scooping out a tiny fingernail worth of soap from the tub and it was a little too much, I ended up having enough lather for 5 passes! I'm really liking the combination of Yaqi Katana and Lord Classic SS, but the blade was definitely struggling a little around my mouth for the first pass, but there was enough gas in the tank to see the shave through.

Finished the shave with Brut Oceans, it's a cheap splash for sure, it can be bought for £3 on the high street but it seems to be one I reach for more than others. When the Afro-Carib shops reopen, I will pick up another variety from the Brut range.

Anyway gents, have a good day.

Thanks, hope your feel better now

 

[Boycie83]

Some fantastic Photos lately Russ, well done. Really enjoying them.
T

+1 to this @RussellR5555 - amazing photo!

 

[RussellR5555]

+1 to this @RussellR5555 - amazing photo!

Thank you Chris

 

[Dazednconfused]

Nice observations, Thanx.


No, check out this post by Paul @pjgh

Ever Ready 1924 (AKA 'Shovel Head')

Lost in the forum changes ... The 1924, despite its name, can be found as far back as just prior to the 1919 merger between ASR and GEM, conceptually replacing the 1914 (or 'Little Lather Catcher') and with this model, ASR's lather catching past was swept aside to bring the new streamlined...

www.theshavingroom.co.uk

Thankyou @Electrif for this.

 

[churchilllafemme]

Thursday AM 2021-04-01

Rooney 1/1 Faux Horn Finest (22/45)
Brooks Brothers shaving soap (vintage)
Haircut & Shave P076-SB Copper
Wilkinson Sword 'New' (2)
Ginger's Garden Ginger Blossom aftershave

 

[pjgh]

Thursday 1st April

French Pink Clay & Charcoal Face Soap
Wickham's 1912 Parma Violet Shaving Soap
hjm Professional (Boar)
Yaqi Katana DLC w/Star Bakelite Handle
Gillette Winner Platinum (1)
Puig Quorum Aftershave

Much thanks to @donnie_arko for the tuck of blades ...

Not as smooth but apparently sharper than the Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum with more of a stainless feeling than platinum on my face, which is no bad thing as I tend to prefer honest stainless. In some respects, it almost feels like an Indian equivalent on the Gillette 7 O'Clock Sharp Edge, another platinum blade that has more of a feeling of really good stainless.

Uncle Sachin endorses this perfect single pass shave! Much enjoyed!

 

[Boycie83]

Thursday 1st April

French Pink Clay & Charcoal Face Soap
Wickham's 1912 Parma Violet Shaving Soap
hjm Professional (Boar)
Yaqi Katana DLC w/Star Bakelite Handle
Gillette Winner Platinum (1)
Puig Quorum Aftershave

Much thanks to @donnie_arko for the tuck of blades ...

Not as smooth and apparently sharper than the Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum with more of a stainless feeling than platinum on my face, which is no bad thing as I tend to prefer honest stainless. In some respects, it almost feels like an Indian equivalent on the Gillette 7 O'Clock Sharp Edge, another platinum blade that has more of a feeling of really good stainless.

Uncle Sachin endorses this perfect single pass shave! Much enjoyed!

I like the Gillette Winner blades - very good value for money