SOTD : Saturday 17th July to Friday 23rd July 2021.

Tuesday 20th July
Alpha Outlaw - Hampshire Wool Fat No2 Lavender & Tea Tree - Rocnel SE-P Open Comb - ½ Nacet Stainless #1 - Williams Aqua Velva A/S - Aloe Vera Gel
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Olie29 said:
Badger brushes are quite different to synths it can take a bit of getting used to they tend to build a lather by flow through..I found zingari to be a good lather nice and slick with a yoghurt type texture but not hugely voluminous, I’ve never tried it with a synth though. The scent is really nice though
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Yep! But I have been using badgers for a good while already (~3-4 months) with good results for soaps - just zingari doesn't seem to play with this one. Will definitely give it couple more times - maybe it's just the bulb shape there that's messing with it a bit. With synth it went effortless! as you say yoghurt type lather and quite thirsty soap too! Definitely is - I feel like after initial lather up - the rose pulls back a bit and more of oud and amber come out!
 
Pre-shave:- Cold Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Semogue SOC 2 Band Finest Badger in Cherry Wood 24/53mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Stirling Soap ~ Barbershop
Razor/Blade:- Merkur 34C / Gillette Stainless (red & white) #13
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Invite E High Potency Pure Oil (10 drops), Natural Plant Glycerin (20) & Tea Tree Oil Antiseptic (5)
 
20 July

Fine Snake Bite
Plisson size 12 synthetic
Rex Ambassador (2)
Feather Hi-stainless
Fine Snake Bite asl

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A day that Snake Bite was made for, with the Plisson whipping up a wonderful, cooling lather. The Ambassador did it’s job perfectly. It is my favourite adjustable. Superb shave.
 
20/07/21
Pre - Cooling shower, Cold water face rinse
Brush - Semogue Torga C5 Boar
Soap - OSP Neroli
Razor - Hawk V3 "A"
Blade - Schick Proline P-30 (9)
Post - Cold water Rinse, TC's infused Witch Hazel
Balm - BartsBalm Tester B
A/S - OSP Neroli

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I am really glad i revisited the Proline AC blade, it works very well in all my AC razors, smooth and comfortable with plenty of feedback.
3 Passes today for an easy BBS finish.
Stay safe and enjoy your day All.
 
Scotshave said:
Tuesday

Signature Soaps Capra
RazoRock Plissoft 24mm synth
Face lather
Ever Ready 1912 ‘Streamline’
Gem SS PTFE
RazoRock Plague Doctor splash

Perfection in an imperfect world (as near as). Soap and cutlery in perfect harmony; with the smell of 16th century Venetian herbs too…

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Hi Stephen,
Used my ER Streamline the other day, it is a child of the 50s, a splendid Shave. See you ring the changes in Razor types. I have not used a DE for ?
We are supposed to be free down here but we are staying away from crowds, certainly no flights. Actually seeing your post, reminded me that I have put The Coastal 500 on my bucket list, reckon planning and getting accommodation could well be a problem.Perhaps would need to fly North and hire a Car to do the route..
Perhaps should do some more research to see if feasible.
Hope you are in fine fettle but keeping safe.
Kind Regards - Mike
 
Tue 20th July

Cyril Salter. MS. ED2BAND
Lea Classic soap
TNNSER-3D
Gem S/S ( 4 )
Lea Classic A/S Lotion

For Arthur @ Electrif and Andreas @ riverun -I turned the Handle round

I missed a Shave yesterday getting LPA in order, am afraid at that time of life where these things have to be done.
Though I had Two days growth, I had no problems getting a trouble free Shave, with a very pleasing close all round finish.

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mpf9ret said:
Hi Stephen,
Used my ER Streamline the other day, it is a child of the 50s, a splendid Shave. See you ring the changes in Razor types. I have not used a DE for ?
We are supposed to be free down here but we are staying away from crowds, certainly no flights. Actually seeing your post, reminded me that I have put The Coastal 500 on my bucket list, reckon planning and getting accommodation could well be a problem.Perhaps would need to fly North and hire a Car to do the route..
Perhaps should do some more research to see if feasible.
Hope you are in fine fettle but keeping safe.
Kind Regards - Mike
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Hi Mike

It is a lovely 1950s model, indeed. Yep, odd times with freedom etc. Accommodation is through the roof (as it were) price-wise just now.

We are fine though. Off work next week so hope to do a day here and there.

Stay safe my friend.
 
mpf9ret said:
The Coastal 500 on my bucket list, reckon planning and getting accommodation could well be a problem.
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You are absolutely correct - my best mate lives in Sutherland on the route of the NW 500 - even before COVID and the huge increase in domestic tourism there was a chronic shortage of accommodation - last time I was in Durness a bunch of German bikers turned up without a booking and then realised they were going to have to go back down the road for at least 60 miles to find any hope of somewhere to stay. The other problem currently is congestion - if you think you are going to be happily rolling along drinking in the majestic views - which they are - you are more likely to be stuck in traffic queues building up behind motor-homes driven by people without the first understanding of the courtesies necessary if you are going to drive vehicles that size on rural roads. That part of Scotland simply does not have the capacity to deal with the demands being put on it just now. Which is a shame as it is truly spectacular - yours - I.
 
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Digimonkey said:
You are absolutely correct - my best mate lives in Sutherland on the route of the NW 500 - even before COVID and the huge increase in domestic tourism there was a chronic shortage of accommodation - last time I was in Durness a bunch of German bikers turned up without a booking and then realised they were going to have to go back down the road for at least 60 miles to find any hope of somewhere to stay. The other problem currently is congestion - if you think you are going to happily rolling along drinking in the majestic views - which they are - you are more likely to be stuck in traffic queues building up behind motor-homes driven by people without the first understanding of the courtesies necessary if you are going to drive vehicles that size on rural roads. That part of Scotland simply does not have the capacity to deal with the demands being put on it just now. Which is a shame as it is truly spectacular - yours - I.
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Hi Iain,
I did think that might be a problem. When we were in Skye we got on the road early and so missed the tourist masses. Had not thought about the problems that might be caused by Motor Homes. Perhaps a less adventurous trip should be thought about.
Though not a keen driver , I love going off main roads to enjoy the scenery. I know roads/ lanes in Kent where one hardly sees another vehicle.
Regards- Mike B
 
mpf9ret said:
Hi Iain,
I did think that might be a problem. When we were in Skye we got on the road early and so missed the tourist masses. Had not thought about the problems that might be caused by Motor Homes. Perhaps a less adventurous trip should be thought about.
Though not a keen driver , I love going off main roads to enjoy the scenery. I know roads/ lanes in Kent where one hardly sees another vehicle.
Regards- Mike B
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If you look to other places you could bolt together a good itinerary - they have recently brought in a Kintyre 66 route - obviously much shorter - but a beautiful part of the world - worth two or three days of anyone's time - then add on a trip to the inner Hebrides - Islay and Jura - which you reach from Kintyre. It will be much quieter! - cheers - I.
 
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