Saturday 20th November to Friday 26th of November of 2021.

[Adamantite]

Tonight's shave

Driver - R41 head RR Bamboo handle
Blade - Derby Extra
Soap - Proraso Green
Brush - Phoenix Green Ray
Smelly - Paco Rabanne Home

 

[Soc205]

Pre: Warm shower. Baxter's face scrub. Original Source lavender shower gel.

Soap: Cella Red
Brush: Yaqi Lucky Dice 26mm
Blades: Derby Black
Head: Leaf razor
Face and rough ups: Leaf Thorn

Post: Alcolado Glacial, Cerave moisturising cream.

Coming out of the arse end of covid and towards the end of my 10 day isolation, I decided to get rid of the 2 weeks of hair that had amassed on my face and scalp. Decuded for Cella Red as I've only used a couple of times before although as my sense off smell has completely gone this could have been anything. Ive been feeling down in the dumps while ill and have lots of worries about going back to work, so decided a bit of positive behaviour activation was in order. Now my whole head is smooth, although it took me so much effort I needed a lie down after.

 

[Boycie83]

Pre: Warm shower. Baxter's face scrub. Original Source lavender shower gel.

Soap: Cella Red
Brush: Yaqi Lucky Dice 26mm
Blades: Derby Black
Head: Leaf razor
Face and rough ups: Leaf Thorn

Post: Alcolado Glacial, Cerave moisturising cream.

Coming out of the arse end of covid and towards the end of my 10 day isolation, I decided to get rid of the 2 weeks of hair that had amassed on my face and scalp. Decuded for Cella Red as I've only used a couple of times before although as my sense off smell has completely gone this could have been anything. Ive been feeling down in the dumps while ill and have lots of worries about going back to work, so decided a bit of positive behaviour activation was in order. Now my whole head is smooth, although it took me so much effort I needed a lie down after.

Glad to hear you're on the upward trajectory now

 

[pjgh]

Wednesday 24th November

Ganders Goat Soap w/Hop, Sage & Birch
Wickham 1912 Apricus Shaving Soap
Semogue SOC Butterscotch w/Blonde Boar 24mm
Merkur 37C (post-2015)
Personna Platinum Chrome (German) (2)
Aramis Aramis Aftershave

 

[Bogeyman]

Gillette Platinum (#2)
RR GC .68
YaQi Cashmere 24mm
B&M Reserve Spice AS
OSP Old Gold soap

 

[Badger410]

Pre: Warm shower. Baxter's face scrub. Original Source lavender shower gel.

Soap: Cella Red
Brush: Yaqi Lucky Dice 26mm
Blades: Derby Black
Head: Leaf razor
Face and rough ups: Leaf Thorn

Post: Alcolado Glacial, Cerave moisturising cream.

Coming out of the arse end of covid and towards the end of my 10 day isolation, I decided to get rid of the 2 weeks of hair that had amassed on my face and scalp. Decuded for Cella Red as I've only used a couple of times before although as my sense off smell has completely gone this could have been anything. Ive been feeling down in the dumps while ill and have lots of worries about going back to work, so decided a bit of positive behaviour activation was in order. Now my whole head is smooth, although it took me so much effort I needed a lie down after.

I hope you feel better soon.

 

[LeeMaz]

SOTD: 24/11/2021

Razor: Yaqi Excalibur
Blade: Kai Titan Mild Pink , 5th use
Brush: ZENITH Unbleached bristle chrome handle 2000 C XSE
Bowl: 3D Printed Bowl
Soap: A&E Monte Carlo Croap
Aftershave: A&E Monte Carlo Aftershave
Balm: L’Oréal All In 1 Moisturising Cream Balm
Additional Care: Osma Laboratoires Alum Block

5th use of the blade and my best shave yet from the Excalibur. The closest and smoothest shave I’ve had all week. The cream and splash are just a delight!
Happy hump day!

 

[TomG]

Prep: Barrister and Mann Cool soap, Alt Innsbruck Emulsion
Brush: Shavemac 3-band Silvertip Badger
Cream: Lea Menthol
Razor: Merkur Futur (2)
Blade: Perma Sharp (1)
Post: Alt Innsbruck Emulsion
Scent: Musgo Real Oak Moss Cologne

Back to the bush .

 

[RussellR5555]

Wednesday Shave

Soap: Saponificio Varesino Felce Aromatica
Brush: EJ 25mm STF
Razor: Ertan Seur 6/8
Splash: Proraso Red
Balm: L'occitane Original
EDT: Patrick

 

[NeilJ]

24/11/21

Bowl lather Giles Shaving Bowl
Blackland Vector
Schick Proline (7)
Zenith 507U XSE
Pre de Provence 63
Nivea 2 Phase AS
Nivea Sensitive Balm
Molton Brown Tobacco Absolute EDT

 

[chard52142]

Thu 25 SOTD
Cream Saponificio Bignoli Black Berry & Moss
Brush Yaqi 24mm Purple Haze Mew Brown - New 1st Use (Another lucky draw win)
Razor RR GC.84 SB with Yaqi Razzo Rocket SS Handle - very nice! (Unbelievable price)
Blade Gillette Nacet Stainless 1st Use
Aftershaves Stirling Witchhazel Bergamot Lavender + Stirling Executive Man Splash with frost drops.
A very nice calming scent from this cream. The lather is nicely creamy and slick too... It all whips up easily with this new brush with a soft knot and nice ergonomic handle.
The new stainless handle quality is great. Fits perfectly with the GC.84 post. Solid, good grip and the rocket fin-like end is awesome in hand. Overall an excellent handle...hmmm...perhaps better than my fav barber pole now. The shave paired with the blade was just super. Super smooth, comfortable, and efficient in 3passes for a mostly bbs finish. Aftershaves were great too. Excellent session!

 

[chard52142]

It's supposed to be a two piece,... the raised bump (green arrow) is supposed to catch on the crimp (yellow arrow) and only drop enough to let you unscrew and remove the top cap.

Does it mean my razor was somehow damaged...??
This was the razor when I received it...I did send it for replating but it was done terribly. It was in 3 pieces when I received it...
Thanks for your help here...

 

[Palmolive fox]

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Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Asda Pomegranate & Apple Extract Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Pears Transparent Bar Soap.
Brush: Yaqi 24mm Sagrada Familia Synthetic.
Bowl Lather.
Bowl: Tesco's Ceramic 'Cosmo' Side Bowl.
Lather : Clubman Pinaud Shave Soap.
Blade: Treet 7 Days Platinum. (D2)
Razor: Parker 98r.

Post:
Cold water face wash with brush squeezings, Cold Water Face Rinse./ Homemade (~Autumn/Winter mix~) peppermint lavender, eucalyptus, + Tea Tree essential Oils Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./ Benjamins Mentholated Bay Rum./L'0REAL Barber Club Reinforcing ASB.

Greetings,

A very brisk invigorating early morning cold water shave,

I haven't used the clubman Pinaud soap for a while and forgot how much a great in-expensive soap it is.

Last outing of the Treet 7DP, which has paired together with the parker 98r wonderfully out of the subcontinent blades i have used throughout the month so far with the 98r these have been a firm favourite.

The shining stars of my shaves this week have been the L'0REAL Barber Club Reinforcing ASB & the Treet 7DP.

Another enjoyable 2 pass + pick ups close comfortable shave with no errors to report...Finishing the shave off with a small dollop of L'0REAL Barber Club Reinforcing ASB.

My face is feeling smooth cool, & smelling divine.

Keep safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.

 

[Crossan]

SOTD 25-Nov

Brush: Cadman 30mm Tuxedo
Soap: Cerberus
Razor: CG Everyday Brass
Blade: GSB (4)
Post: Cold Water and Cerberus AS/EDP

Good shave this morning, I'm a convert to the everyday but probably more so because of the weight and looks, but with use I've been able to get closer and closer. In my first few runs I wasn't paying close enough attention to the angle, with that sorted it's grand.

Nice warming pairing with the cerberus set, not to everyone's tastes but as I've said before good for occasional use.

Hope everyone had a great day!

Cheers

Marc

 

[MarkP]

Thursday's shave

SV Felce Aromatica
Simpson M7
Richardson 11/16
C&S No.88 ASL

 

[Nearsmooth]

25 November

Signature Soaps Leodis
Yaqi Dandelion
Rockwell 6S
Kai Stainless
Signature Soaps Leodis splash

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The Rockwell and Kai combination are a match made in heaven. I had a very good, close and comfortable two pass shave this morning. Due credit to the fabulous lather from the Signature soap and Yaqi cashmere brush. The Razorock razor is definitely in the keep pile.