SOTD : Saturday 3 September - Friday 9 September 2022.

Satanfriendly said:
And in further celebration of DEptember I present the shave themed, 'The Lord of Dark razors'

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Prince of darkness - Black Tatara nodachi
Hell ain't a bad place to be - Polsilver Lodz
Back in black - Zenith dark synthetic
Who switched the lights off? - Officina Artigiana
Smell the dark - Czech and Speake C88

'Darth Shaver I am your razor'

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'Oh, thank you'

A first time out for the Nodachi dark. Looks the same and feels exactly the same as the matt silver version except.........it's black. A bit disturbed how some black powder presented itself on the sink when it came out of the box, but glad to say after this first run out I can't see any surface deterioration. Phew.

As for the shave, exactly what I would have expected from one of these superb Tatara razors. Smooth, precise and close. They really have won my heart this year. Not quite as close as the Ikon B1 but unlike its aggressive American brethren these Nodachi's just give so much confidence and flingability and all minus the threatening edge.

Super

The brush is another new kid on the block item and a very good price from The Shaving Station. The last black synthetic knot I owned did nothing more than just flick lather everywhere. Happy to say this one doesn't and to be honest quite a revelation and a smashing brush in use. Made a great job face lathering with the Officina.

All in all a most excellent of shaves and massive grin value here at Satanfriendly's dark abode.

The way energy bills are going we will all live in dark houses in the future. Fortunately I am well versed in the matter and here is what Johnny has to say on it all...




Have a most wonderful week ahead and wish you all the very best.

I leave you with some more from those Puffyshoes girlies......


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The dire energy situation facing us was predicted years ago by Private Fraser in Dad’s Army as this still shot from the show explains…….

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donnie_arko said:
Hello Tony,

Like yourself I'm reaching a landmark age, for my 40th birthday today. Happy birthday to you and I hope you have a very nice 60th birthday today and enjoy your lunch with your family.

Btw, the scent profile for Coria is one of my favourite ones for any shaving soap. The rose and geranium (lavender too) combine together beautifully for a very invigorating scent when the lather's on the face, it's quite delightful.
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I hope you had a wonderful day.
 
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SOTD: 04/09/2022

Razor: Tatara Titanium Nodachi OC
Blade: Astra SP, 2nd use
Brush: ZENITH Unbleached bristle chrome handle 2000 C XSE
Bowl: Captains Choice Copper Lather Bowl Standard Bowl
Preshave: PAA Cube Unscented Soap
Soap: Lothur Tears Croap
Balm: Bart's Balm BEN KILBRECK Balm
Additional Care: Osma Laboratoires Alum Block

Ok so it would seem like I’ve completely misjudged OC razors, from the Stando’s I recently tried to this the most extreme version of the Tatara combinations this shave was fantastic. The overall strength of Tatara razors, regardless of what combination I’ve used so far is smoothness and effortlessness, and this was no exception. It mowed down my days growth with ease leaving a smooth BBS finish with ease never feeling like it might bite. If anything this felt smoother than the solid bar but that’s most likely me getting used to the balance and weight of the razor. Like the Solid bar version I tried first it’s not necessarily a setting I’d uses daily but damn it’s close.
 
Mon 5 Last day here...onwards to next location...
Soap Signature Soaps Hibernia
Brush Yaqi 24mm Green Mink
Razor Yaqi COB
Blade Gillette 7 O'clock Super Stainless 2nd
Aftershave Signature Soaps Hibernia Splash
This is a truly fantastic soap...with just a little, it became a double gelato scoop!! Refreshing scent and slick lather! The matching scent is as nice...wish it could last...The razor paired with this blade provided an easy smooth and very efficient 3pass shave for a bbs finish...
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Tony'schin said:
04/09/22
60th Birthday shave
Pre - Shower
Brush - Vintage Butterscotch Culmak Plus 1950
Soap - Signature Soap Coria
Razor - Gillette Slim Adjustable H3
Blade - Vintage Perma-sharp Supreme
Post - Cold water Rinse
Balm - Barts Balm Ben Nevis - Amber & Moroccan Jasmine
A/S - Aramis Tuscany EDT
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A break from my SE razors as there can be "only one" razor i could use today on my 60th, my birth-year Slim.
Fitted with a vintage blade and one of my favourite soaps lathered with a brush that is older than me.
A 3 pass shave finished with a really nice post shave routine ending with a splash of one of my favourite aftershaves setting me up for a birthday lunch with my close family and friends.
Happy Birthday also to Shubs @donnie_arko.
Stay safe and enjoy your day All
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Belated Birthday wishes, hope you had a good day.
 
donnie_arko said:
Hello Tony,

Like yourself I'm reaching a landmark age, for my 40th birthday today. Happy birthday to you and I hope you have a very nice 60th birthday today and enjoy your lunch with your family.

Btw, the scent profile for Coria is one of my favourite ones for any shaving soap. The rose and geranium (lavender too) combine together beautifully for a very invigorating scent when the lather's on the face, it's quite delightful.
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Belated Bithday Wishes, hope your day was good.
 
SOTD 05-Sep
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Brush: C&H 'Manga'
Soap: MSC Vintage Faberge
Razor: CB Karve (E)
Blade: 7 O'Clock SP (1)
Post: MSC Vintage Faberge AS

Excellent shave with a brilliant scent, strong to my nose and I know it'll last a good portion of the day. Another smooth running shave with the Karve, I really don't use this as often as it deserves, effortless and brilliantly smooth finish.

Another kick off to the work week, hope everyone has a grand one!

Cheers

Marc
 
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SOTD: 05/09/2022

Razor: Tatara Titanium top cap Nodachi open comb Masamune
Blade: Astra SP, 3rd use
Brush: AP Shave Co. Lemon Drop G5A
Bowl: Captains Choice Copper Lather Bowl Standard Bowl
Preshave: PAA Cube Unscented Soap
Soap: Stirling Ozark Mountain Puck
Aftershave: Stirling Christmas Eve EDT
Balm: L’Oreal Men Expert Reinforcing Aftershave Balm
Additional Care: Osma Laboratoires Alum Block

After the Masamune this was my favourite combination with the solid bar, top cap Nodachi open comb Masamune and it’s proved the same with the open comb. Highly efficient but never a menace there’s something about the head design of all the Tatara’s that just make them ultra guidable and efficient. I never have an issue under the nose or around the Adam’s apple, my hard to reach problem spots and this combination of plates is just a smooth shaving delight. It’s making me want to save for a Nodachi top cap it’s that good a combination. It wasn’t overly aggressive for an open comb, I feel in my early days of wet shaving I’ve definitely misjudged this style of head, because this was a delight.
 
LeeMaz said:
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SOTD: 05/09/2022

Razor: Tatara Titanium top cap Nodachi open comb Masamune
Blade: Astra SP, 3rd use
Brush: AP Shave Co. Lemon Drop G5A
Bowl: Captains Choice Copper Lather Bowl Standard Bowl
Preshave: PAA Cube Unscented Soap
Soap: Stirling Ozark Mountain Puck
Aftershave: Stirling Christmas Eve EDT
Balm: L’Oreal Men Expert Reinforcing Aftershave Balm
Additional Care: Osma Laboratoires Alum Block

After the Masamune this was my favourite combination with the solid bar, top cap Nodachi open comb Masamune and it’s proved the same with the open comb. Highly efficient but never a menace there’s something about the head design of all the Tatara’s that just make them ultra guidable and efficient. I never have an issue under the nose or around the Adam’s apple, my hard to reach problem spots and this combination of plates is just a smooth shaving delight. It’s making me want to save for a Nodachi top cap it’s that good a combination. It wasn’t overly aggressive for an open comb, I feel in my early days of wet shaving I’ve definitely misjudged this style of head, because this was a delight.
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Look forward to the experience myself being in the 'pass around' list and being quite a fan of the Tatara razors.
 
chard52142 said:
Mon 5 Last day here...onwards to next location...
Soap Signature Soaps Hibernia
Brush Yaqi 24mm Green Mink
Razor Yaqi COB
Blade Gillette 7 O'clock Super Stainless 2nd
Aftershave Signature Soaps Hibernia Splash
This is a truly fantastic soap...with just a little, it became a double gelato scoop!! Refreshing scent and slick lather! The matching scent is as nice...wish it could last...The razor paired with this blade provided an easy smooth and very efficient 3pass shave for a bbs finish...
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Artfully lathered Richard, as always.
 
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