SOTD : Saturday 25 th - Friday 31th May 2019
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SOTD : 26th May 2019.
Shaving recipe for today.
Prep: Warm shower:/ L'OREAL ~ Mountain Water Shower Gel.
Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Pears ~ Transparent Soap.
Brush: Semogue 1470.
Bowl: Tesco's Ceramic 'Cosmo' Side Bowl.
Bowl Lather.
Uber/Superlather: Williams Mug Shaving Soap /Derby Menthol shave cream + 6 Drops of Glycerin.
Blade: Personna ~ Gem PTFE coated.(1)
Razor: Ever-Ready ~ 1912. (US)
Post:
Cold Water Face Rinse./Homemade menthol crystals +Eucalyptus peppermint,+ Tea Tree Oil Witch Hazel Mixture./Alcolado glacial~mentholated splash lotion.
Arko ~ Cool Aftershave Balm.
Greetings,
Another wonderfully relaxing Williams Superlather sunday shave.
I was going to carry on with the gem PTFE blade for a 5th shave, but pull out at the last minute, has i didn't want to cause myself unnecessary risk of getting nicks just to test the longevity of the blade for my over active curiosity.
Another comfortable 3 pass + pick ups silky smooth shave with no errors to report.
Finishing the shave off with a generous dollop of Arko ~ Cool Aftershave Balm.
My face is feeling invigoratingly cool, & silky smooth devine.
Enjoy your sunday, ladies & gentlemen.
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Date:- 26 May 2019
Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush:- Edwin Jagger Synth. v2.0 Silvertip Fibre Faux Horn 25/58mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Wholly Kaw ~ Noce Di Cocco
Razor/Blade:- Gillette Red Tip (0.81mm) 1950's England / Vintage NOS Gillette Stainless #4
Post-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Natural Glycerin (20), Tea Tree Antiseptic (10), Lavender (15) & Peppermint (10 drops)
Fragrance:- Proraso Wood & Spice
Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush:- Edwin Jagger Synth. v2.0 Silvertip Fibre Faux Horn 25/58mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Wholly Kaw ~ Noce Di Cocco
Razor/Blade:- Gillette Red Tip (0.81mm) 1950's England / Vintage NOS Gillette Stainless #4
Post-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Natural Glycerin (20), Tea Tree Antiseptic (10), Lavender (15) & Peppermint (10 drops)
Fragrance:- Proraso Wood & Spice
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Sunday 26th May
A&E Asian Plum
Semogue 1305
RazoRock Gamechanger .84
Polsilver Super Iridium
Humphreys Witch Hazel
The soap was a gift from my good friend @Boru62 and I'm very impressed with the performance straight out of the tub. Very slick. I even quite like the scent. The Gamechanger is a pleasure to use. Enjoy your Sunday gents.
Cheers Kevin.
A&E Asian Plum
Semogue 1305
RazoRock Gamechanger .84
Polsilver Super Iridium
Humphreys Witch Hazel
The soap was a gift from my good friend @Boru62 and I'm very impressed with the performance straight out of the tub. Very slick. I even quite like the scent. The Gamechanger is a pleasure to use. Enjoy your Sunday gents.
Cheers Kevin.
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Colonial General
Schick Proline
SOC 2 Band Taj
Martin De Candre Fougēre
Thayers Cucumber
Pitralon Classic
Schick Proline
SOC 2 Band Taj
Martin De Candre Fougēre
Thayers Cucumber
Pitralon Classic
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26 May
TFS Corte Sabauda
Semogue SOC 2 band
Ikon B1 OSS
Feather Hi-stainless
Lucky Tiger face tonic
Very good shave with the Ikon this morning. Close, smooth and comfortable, with the wonderful aroma of oranges and tangerines to accompany me.Semogue SOC 2 band
Ikon B1 OSS
Feather Hi-stainless
Lucky Tiger face tonic
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SOTD 20190526.
J&T® purpleheart / Oumo Brush synth.
Razor Master "Oskar" shaving soap.
ATT S2 / Timeless "Plaid" handle.
Rainbow Super Stainless (3).
Novaya Zarya "Triple of Napoleon" EdC.
J&T® purpleheart / Oumo Brush synth.
Razor Master "Oskar" shaving soap.
ATT S2 / Timeless "Plaid" handle.
Rainbow Super Stainless (3).
Novaya Zarya "Triple of Napoleon" EdC.
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26/05/19
Pre shave prep: Pears Transparent Original
Brush: Yaki Mysterious Space 24mm
Soap: Stirling Sandalwood
Razor: Blackland Sabre L1
Blade: GEM PTFE Stainless steel (1)
Post shave: Alum Block, cold water splash, homemade Witch Hazel with added oils
Balm: Barts Sandalwood
A/S: Barts Sandalwood oil & CC Oud wood
Sandalwood Sunday.
(sorry about the wrong date in Yesterdays SOTD, stole your bank holiday)
A Fantastic Shave this morning, Maiden outing for the Sabre and boy did he turn up.
Again the Synth Yaqi and Stirling soap really working giving me a nice scented lather, enough for 3 passes of slick loveliness.
Using a similar angle as i would with a 1912 i started, smoooooth, gliding through the lather taking the stubble with it, with a soundtrack but not as audible as the 1912. He is obviously carrying much more weight than a 1912 but in a very well balanced way, the handle in the hand feels great, easily manoeuvrable taking care of business easily. I like this Razor.
2 passes later, WTG & XTG/ATG mix, he did a brilliant job, even on my "devils whirlpool" areas under the jaw line and under the cheek bones.
The block gave me some light indications and disappeared just as quickly as it came, a splash of cold water and some witch Hazel on my face then cleaned everything up.
The Barts Balm really hydrating the face area, i used both the Balm and lotion and again they complimented the soap choice carrying on the theme. i was not sure at first about the Oil/lotion, but it works and i will use it. The balm does its job well.
A splash of Copycat Oud Wood and i am ready for my visit with the Mothership. Then take the darling out for Lunch, then, meet the lads for a few beers and watch the match to see if Sunderland can actually win a game at Wembley.
Have a great day everyone.
Pre shave prep: Pears Transparent Original
Brush: Yaki Mysterious Space 24mm
Soap: Stirling Sandalwood
Razor: Blackland Sabre L1
Blade: GEM PTFE Stainless steel (1)
Post shave: Alum Block, cold water splash, homemade Witch Hazel with added oils
Balm: Barts Sandalwood
A/S: Barts Sandalwood oil & CC Oud wood
Sandalwood Sunday.
(sorry about the wrong date in Yesterdays SOTD, stole your bank holiday)
A Fantastic Shave this morning, Maiden outing for the Sabre and boy did he turn up.
Again the Synth Yaqi and Stirling soap really working giving me a nice scented lather, enough for 3 passes of slick loveliness.
Using a similar angle as i would with a 1912 i started, smoooooth, gliding through the lather taking the stubble with it, with a soundtrack but not as audible as the 1912. He is obviously carrying much more weight than a 1912 but in a very well balanced way, the handle in the hand feels great, easily manoeuvrable taking care of business easily. I like this Razor.
2 passes later, WTG & XTG/ATG mix, he did a brilliant job, even on my "devils whirlpool" areas under the jaw line and under the cheek bones.
The block gave me some light indications and disappeared just as quickly as it came, a splash of cold water and some witch Hazel on my face then cleaned everything up.
The Barts Balm really hydrating the face area, i used both the Balm and lotion and again they complimented the soap choice carrying on the theme. i was not sure at first about the Oil/lotion, but it works and i will use it. The balm does its job well.
A splash of Copycat Oud Wood and i am ready for my visit with the Mothership. Then take the darling out for Lunch, then, meet the lads for a few beers and watch the match to see if Sunderland can actually win a game at Wembley.
Have a great day everyone.
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Sunday 26th May
Cold Water Shave
Olive Oil Soap
Stirling Scots Pine Sheep Shaving Soap
Semogue Caravela Badger/Boar Brush
Kai Captain with a Proline-P Blade
Alum and Rinse
Palmer's Raw Shea Moisturiser
Pino Silvestre EDT
A beautiful Sunday Morning Shave. 3 passes for a perfect finish
Cold Water Shave
Olive Oil Soap
Stirling Scots Pine Sheep Shaving Soap
Semogue Caravela Badger/Boar Brush
Kai Captain with a Proline-P Blade
Alum and Rinse
Palmer's Raw Shea Moisturiser
Pino Silvestre EDT
A beautiful Sunday Morning Shave. 3 passes for a perfect finish
How do you rate the Arko balm?
Shaving recipe for today.
Prep: Warm shower:/ L'OREAL ~ Mountain Water Shower Gel.
Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Pears ~ Transparent Soap.
Brush: Semogue 1470.
Bowl: Tesco's Ceramic 'Cosmo' Side Bowl.
Bowl Lather.
Uber/Superlather: Williams Mug Shaving Soap /Derby Menthol shave cream + 6 Drops of Glycerin.
Blade: Personna ~ Gem PTFE coated.(1)
Razor: Ever-Ready ~ 1912. (US)
Post:
Cold Water Face Rinse./Homemade menthol crystals +Eucalyptus peppermint,+ Tea Tree Oil Witch Hazel Mixture./Alcolado glacial~mentholated splash lotion.
Arko ~ Cool Aftershave Balm.
Greetings,
Another wonderfully relaxing Williams Superlather sunday shave.
I was going to carry on with the gem PTFE blade for a 5th shave, but pull out at the last minute, has i didn't want to cause myself unnecessary risk of getting nicks just to test the longevity of the blade for my over active curiosity.
Another comfortable 3 pass + pick ups silky smooth shave with no errors to report.
Finishing the shave off with a generous dollop of Arko ~ Cool Aftershave Balm.
My face is feeling invigoratingly cool, & silky smooth devine.
Enjoy your sunday, ladies & gentlemen.
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26/05/19
Brush - Omega 10077
Pre - Proraso Red
Razor - RR Game Changer 0.84
Blade - GSB (2)
Soap - Clubman Pinaud Soap
ASL - Nivea 2 Phase
Scent - PR Invictus
First outing for the Clubman soap. The small pot makes it difficult to load even a small brush like the 10077. I ended up reloading between the first and second pass. That said, it smells very nice and the lather is very slick and protective. I used up all the remaining lather for my ATG pass so the finish is only socially acceptable today (thought better about a thinly lathered buffing pass!!). It was a comfortable shave though so I'm content.
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Brush - Omega 10077
Pre - Proraso Red
Razor - RR Game Changer 0.84
Blade - GSB (2)
Soap - Clubman Pinaud Soap
ASL - Nivea 2 Phase
Scent - PR Invictus
First outing for the Clubman soap. The small pot makes it difficult to load even a small brush like the 10077. I ended up reloading between the first and second pass. That said, it smells very nice and the lather is very slick and protective. I used up all the remaining lather for my ATG pass so the finish is only socially acceptable today (thought better about a thinly lathered buffing pass!!). It was a comfortable shave though so I'm content.
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I find the Arko A/S balm to be good stuff. I only use a small amount to cover my whole face/neck area, a great value for money post shave addition to my shaves..When i first I bought Arko products i was cautious when ordering this stuff as "you get what you pay for" However, this is not the case for this wonderful product!.
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