SOTD : Saturday 3rd April to Friday 9th April 2021.

Tue 6th SE SOTD
Soap L'Occitane Cade 1st Use - With thanks to a kind member in another forum
Brush Yaqi 24mm Heavy Metal Tuxedo
Razor Yaqi AC brass
Blade Shick Proline P-30 1st - With much thanks to @Driftwood for kindly sending this all the way to Malaysia!!
Post & Aftershaves Ice Water + Stirling Witchhazel MitA + Hyaluronic
Interesting soap. Quite easy to load, very light pleasant scent, kinda airy type but wow...the lather is really slick...
Shave with razor paired with another Proline blade (UK) was quite good...smooth and comfortable for 3passes without any issues resulting in a mostly bbs finish. Somehow I still prefer the guarded AC blades. There's another KAI Pink from @Driftwood waiting on the sideline for testing.
The Stirling Witchhazel as AS is terrific!
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SOTD : 6th April 2021.

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Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Asda Tingly Mint & Tea Tree Shower Gel.

Pre:

Cold wet flannel to my face.
Pears ~ Transparent Bar Soap With Mint Extracts. + Nuage Menthol shaving Oil.
Brush: Yaqi ~ 24mm Sagrada Familia Synthetic.
Face Lather.
Lather: Proraso Sensitive.
Blade: Gillette Winner Stainless. (D3)
Razor: Parker 94r.

Post:
Cold water face wash with brush squeezings, Cold Water Face Rinse. /Homemade (~Spring/Summer mix~) Lemon, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Essential Oils. + 3 Menthol Crystals Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./The Real Shaving Co.~ Post Shave Soothing Balm./Dana ~ English Leather ASL.

Greetings,


A early morning returning to work shave after been furloughed since early December 2020...I'm now on permanent dayshift for the foreseeable future, and for the next 5-6 weeks the returning furloughed workers are on a 3 day 8 hour shift rota due to covid-19 UK working regulations. So this week i work for the next two days then I am off until the following Monday!...Anyway it'll be good for me to get back into the swing of things and have some real interaction with my fellow workers face to face rather than talking to them on the phone, text and emails... At least i have a job until i get myself something with more stability. The extra days off will give me a opportunity to look for something better...Even though everyone i work with are in the same frame of mind but, you have speculate to accumulate and get off your arse and find it.

A Enjoyable 3 pass + pick ups close comfortable shave with no errors to report...Finishing to the shave off with a generous splash of Dana ~ English Leather ASL.

My face is feeling super smooth & smelling divine.;)

Stay safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.:cool:

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Palmolive fox said:

SOTD : 6th April 2021.

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Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Asda Tingly Mint & Tea Tree Shower Gel.

Pre:

Cold wet flannel to my face.
Pears ~ Transparent Bar Soap With Mint Extracts. + Nuage Menthol shaving Oil.
Brush: Yaqi ~ 24mm Sagrada Familia Synthetic.
Face Lather.
Lather: Proraso Sensitive.
Blade: Gillette Winner Stainless. (D3)
Razor: Parker 94r.

Post:
Cold water face wash with brush squeezings, Cold Water Face Rinse. /Homemade (~Spring/Summer mix~) Lemon, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Essential Oils. + 3 Menthol Crystals Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./The Real Shaving Co.~ Post Shave Soothing Balm./Dana ~ English Leather ASL.

Greetings,


A early morning returning to work shave after been furloughed since early December 2020...I'm now on permanent dayshift for the foreseeable future, and for the next 5-6 weeks the returning furloughed workers are on a 3 day 8 hour shift rota due to covid-19 UK working regulations. So this week i work for the next two days then I am off until the following Monday!...Anyway it'll be good for me to get back into the swing of things and have some real interaction with my fellow workers face to face rather than talking to them on the phone, text and emails... At least i have a job until i get myself something with more stability. The extra days off will give me a opportunity to look for something better...Even though everyone i work with are in the same frame of mind but, you have speculate to accumulate and get off your arse and find it.

A Enjoyable 3 pass + pick ups close comfortable shave with no errors to report...Finishing to the shave off with a generous splash of Dana ~ English Leather ASL.

My face is feeling super smooth & smelling divine.;)

Stay safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.:cool:

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Good news Barry
 
Palmolive fox said:

SOTD : 6th April 2021.

View attachment 67663
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Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Asda Tingly Mint & Tea Tree Shower Gel.

Pre:

Cold wet flannel to my face.
Pears ~ Transparent Bar Soap With Mint Extracts. + Nuage Menthol shaving Oil.
Brush: Yaqi ~ 24mm Sagrada Familia Synthetic.
Face Lather.
Lather: Proraso Sensitive.
Blade: Gillette Winner Stainless. (D3)
Razor: Parker 94r.

Post:
Cold water face wash with brush squeezings, Cold Water Face Rinse. /Homemade (~Spring/Summer mix~) Lemon, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Essential Oils. + 3 Menthol Crystals Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./The Real Shaving Co.~ Post Shave Soothing Balm./Dana ~ English Leather ASL.

Greetings,


A early morning returning to work shave after been furloughed since early December 2020...I'm now on permanent dayshift for the foreseeable future, and for the next 5-6 weeks the returning furloughed workers are on a 3 day 8 hour shift rota due to covid-19 UK working regulations. So this week i work for the next two days then I am off until the following Monday!...Anyway it'll be good for me to get back into the swing of things and have some real interaction with my fellow workers face to face rather than talking to them on the phone, text and emails... At least i have a job until i get myself something with more stability. The extra days off will give me a opportunity to look for something better...Even though everyone i work with are in the same frame of mind but, you have speculate to accumulate and get off your arse and find it.

A Enjoyable 3 pass + pick ups close comfortable shave with no errors to report...Finishing to the shave off with a generous splash of Dana ~ English Leather ASL.

My face is feeling super smooth & smelling divine.;)

Stay safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.:cool:

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Great to hear Barry and enjoy your return
 
Palmolive fox said:

SOTD : 6th April 2021.

View attachment 67663
​

Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Asda Tingly Mint & Tea Tree Shower Gel.

Pre:

Cold wet flannel to my face.
Pears ~ Transparent Bar Soap With Mint Extracts. + Nuage Menthol shaving Oil.
Brush: Yaqi ~ 24mm Sagrada Familia Synthetic.
Face Lather.
Lather: Proraso Sensitive.
Blade: Gillette Winner Stainless. (D3)
Razor: Parker 94r.

Post:
Cold water face wash with brush squeezings, Cold Water Face Rinse. /Homemade (~Spring/Summer mix~) Lemon, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Essential Oils. + 3 Menthol Crystals Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./The Real Shaving Co.~ Post Shave Soothing Balm./Dana ~ English Leather ASL.

Greetings,


A early morning returning to work shave after been furloughed since early December 2020...I'm now on permanent dayshift for the foreseeable future, and for the next 5-6 weeks the returning furloughed workers are on a 3 day 8 hour shift rota due to covid-19 UK working regulations. So this week i work for the next two days then I am off until the following Monday!...Anyway it'll be good for me to get back into the swing of things and have some real interaction with my fellow workers face to face rather than talking to them on the phone, text and emails... At least i have a job until i get myself something with more stability. The extra days off will give me a opportunity to look for something better...Even though everyone i work with are in the same frame of mind but, you have speculate to accumulate and get off your arse and find it.

A Enjoyable 3 pass + pick ups close comfortable shave with no errors to report...Finishing to the shave off with a generous splash of Dana ~ English Leather ASL.

My face is feeling super smooth & smelling divine.;)

Stay safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.:cool:

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Good news to hear you’re back
 
Chuesday Shave

Razor: Mühle R41 GS
Blade: Personna Platinum (1)
Brush: DIY M7 28mm Boar
Soap&AS: Tabac

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Todays Cold Water Shave Kit - Tuesday 6th April 2021

Shave Score 9.5/10.0

PreShave: Hot Shower
PreShave Cream: Proraso Refreshing PreShave Cream
Soap: Ach Brito - Mogno
Brush: Yaqi 24mm - Purple Haze
Razor: RazoRock GameChanger .84 SB
Blade: GSB (1)
Post Shave ASL: Proraso - Green
Post Shave Balm: LEA 3 in 1
Post Shave Cologne: Geoffrey Beene - Bowling Green

Back to some sanity after the madness that is Feather and BIC, nice three pass DFS, zero nicks and no razor burn.

Back to the grind as they say, enjoy your Tuesday :)

Joe

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Prep: Shower, Palmolive Olive Oil Soap
Soap: Ach Brito Mogno
Brush: Boti 24mm Boss knot
Razor: Parker R22 Interceptor
Blade: Solingen Timor (5)
Post: Brut ASL

I decided to push the Timor to a 5th shave, confident it wouldn't be a disaster. The Mogno ensured a decent base, and the blade still performed well. There was a noticeable drop off from yesterday and I didn't chase anything over a decent finish, and to be honest the finish is still more comfortable than I ever got with a new or two day old Shark or Bolzano. Time to switch the Timor out as it was getting tuggy by the end, but I am mightily impressed with it,
 
Tue 6th April

The Grosvenor-404 mixed
MWF
Gem Micromatic - Brass
Gem S/S [ 2 ]
GB Grey Flannel A/S Lotion

The Original Gem Micromatic is probably one of the most misjudged SE Razors. When used with a light touch using slower paced short strokes, it delivers a very smooth and comfortable Shave and a superbly close all round finish. I have now promoted it above the 1924 as my No2 favourite Vintage SE, behind the Streamline but more affordable.

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After a couple of sub-par shaves recently, I felt the need to return to my comfort zone and dug out the Merkur 34C.

The Mitchell’s Wool Fat lathered up a treat with the Semogue and the second use smooooth Israeli Crystal saw me through safely, with no irritation, weepers or any other bother at all. MWF is one of the few soaps which I use and can feel what I assume people mean by "post shave feel" - in other words, a really soft, moist feel to your face. I thoroughly enjoy using it.

I experienced "the burn" a little with the Aqua Velva Blue which although a "cheap" scent smells more expensive than it is and which I find clean and fresh.

Stay safe and enjoy your shaves.

Razor: Merkur 34C
Blade: Israeli Crystal (2)
Soap: Mitchell’s Wool Fat
Brush: Semogue 830
Pre-shave: PAA Cube
Post-shave: Aqua Velva Blue
Bowl: Face lather
 
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