SOTD : Saturday 17th October to Friday 23th October 2020.

Date:- 17 October 2020

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Maseto Beehive 'Horn' Tuxedo Synth. 26/54mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Mike's Natural ~ Lime
Razor/Blade:- Rockwell 6S-R4 / Gillette Nacet #11
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Invite E High Potency Pure Oil (25 drops), Natural Plant Glycerin (20) & Tea Tree Oil Antiseptic (5)
 
Sat 17th October.

Cyril Salter /MS. ED2band.
P & B Spitfire
ER 1912-ex Bathroom set
Gem S/S [ 3 ]
P & B Spitfire A/S Lotion

I have had some nice Shaves recently with quite light Razors [ 1914 & TNNSER] so am continuing the run with an ER 1912. This late British version 1912 really works well with a modern blade, the Shave been very smooth and comfortable, and without any problems I got a very nice close all round finish.

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17 October

D R Harris Arlington
Semogue SOC 2 band
ATT Calypso SE1
Feather Professional
Lucky Tiger face tonic
Dior Sauvage

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A super close two pass shave this morning. The ATT razor can shave as close as the Feather Artist Club SS, on a good day, without the same level of personal risk. The Semogue brush is a terrific brush at a bargain price for badger. It holds plenty of lather for three plus passes. It is a little more prickly than a Simpson Manchurian, but there is a huge price difference. D R Harris Arlington is a classic and lathers extremely well. Classy classic shave.
 
Tony'schin said:
17/10/20
Pre: Shower
Brush: Simpson Commodore X1
Soap: Proraso Green
Razor: Osborne, Garrett & Co Ltd 1899 - 1923. The Kropp 6/8th #1
Edge By: Andrew @Shavers Delight
Post shave: Cold water Rinse, L'oreal Ice Impact
Balm: Proraso Green
Aftershave: Proraso Green
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Not a very good shave today, the shaving gods were not looking on me favourably, Why i am not sure?
Everything was set up for an enjoyable Shave as i had a nice sharp razor at hand, a wonderful lather on the face,
I started my usual routine and everything was going OK, i was completed the first pass on the RH side of my face & neck and then moved onto the top lip, i went to rinse the razor and noticed blood dripping into the water?, i didn't feel anything and could not spot where it was coming from, then a large drop landed on my shoulder, it came from my ear lobe? i can only think that when stretching my baggy face my lobe has moved into the blade, schoolboy error!
Anyway after a lot of pressure, cold water and the age old loo paper patch i managed to stop the flow.
I continued with the shave but my heart was not in it, the ear bled another twice and i had to stop it each time.
so an interrupted 2 pass shave giving me an SAS finish, and a 5-8mm slice down my lobe to boot.
I got quite a bit reaction to the splash, although everything is calm now.
Sitting writing this sporting another loo roll patch ( very fetching) and a bit disappointed with myself.
Stay safe and enjoy your day All.
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We All Do that Tony at the Ear Lobe..Ya Wont Do it Again..Well..Hopefully..Its Awe Part of the SR Journey..(y)

Billy
 
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Saturday AM 2020-10-17
International Archeology Day
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Rooney 1/1 Ivory Finest (22/45)
Art of Shaving Sandalwood shaving soap (tallow) + a few drops Rose Geranium EO/Rose Hydrosol
Wolfman WR2-SB/WRH3
Schick Super Chromium (2)
Caldey Abbey for Men aftershave

The soap makes great lather, and the rose mix added sweetness and depth that masked the underlying clay odor that I don't really like. Excellent combination. For some reason the razor and blade were so smooth that I had to check a couple times to make sure there was even a blade present.
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Tony'schin said:
17/10/20
Pre: Shower
Brush: Simpson Commodore X1
Soap: Proraso Green
Razor: Osborne, Garrett & Co Ltd 1899 - 1923. The Kropp 6/8th #1
Edge By: Andrew @Shavers Delight
Post shave: Cold water Rinse, L'oreal Ice Impact
Balm: Proraso Green
Aftershave: Proraso Green
View attachment 60391
Not a very good shave today, the shaving gods were not looking on me favourably, Why i am not sure?
Everything was set up for an enjoyable Shave as i had a nice sharp razor at hand, a wonderful lather on the face,
I started my usual routine and everything was going OK, i completed the first pass on the RH side of my face & neck and then moved onto the top lip, i went to rinse the razor and noticed blood dripping into the water?, i didn't feel anything and could not spot where it was coming from, then a large drop landed on my shoulder, it came from my ear lobe? i can only think that when stretching my baggy face my lobe has moved into the blade, schoolboy error!
Anyway after a lot of pressure, cold water and the age old loo paper patch i managed to stop the flow.
I continued with the shave but my heart was not in it, the ear bled another twice and i had to stop it each time.
so an interrupted 2 pass shave giving me an SAS finish, and a 5-8mm slice down my lobe to boot.
I got quite a bit reaction to the splash, although everything is calm now.
Sitting writing this sporting another loo roll patch ( very fetching) and a bit disappointed with myself.
Stay safe and enjoy your day All.
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I have caught my Ear (and my Nose) before too Tony , it happens mate. Trouble with whiring a very sharp blade round your face don't beat yourself up.
 
RussellR5555 said:
I have caught my Ear (and my Nose) before too Tony , it happens mate. Trouble with whiring a very sharp blade round your face don't beat yourself up.
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Looked as though I had this morning ;) , I was expecting something soon as I have not had a major nick since starting this Straight journey.
Everyday is a school day as they say.
 
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