S.O.T.D. Saturday 11 th June to Friday 17th June 2016

Scuba Steve said:
Soap:- Wickhams 1912

Brush:- Whipped Dog 24mm Silvertip

Razor:- English Ever Ready 1912 SE

Blade:- GEM SE

Post Shave:- Givenchy Gentleman EDT

Wickham's Spice Trade was the first artisan soap that I purchased shortly after starting DE shaving, since then I have managed to procure a number of other Wickham's soaps, all of which I enjoy immensely. They all lather really easily and the scents are wonderful. I was somewhat disappointed to say the least when shortly after my initiation to this way of shaving, Wickham's soap virtually disappeared from the market. I cant tell you how please I was to hear that Darron was bringing out a new range and this 1912 hard soap is in a different league, lather-ability, slickness, cushion, stability, post shave and scent are all top draw.

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Thank you for the kind words Steve, I am on another cloud to be back in the swing of things. Wickhams is firmly set to be around for a very long time, I have some very exciting things lined up. :)
 
SmallBeard said:
No photo, but my first decent, care taken shave in a long while!

EJ89 head on custom handle made by a guy on here a while back who's name escapes me. Apologies, but its a top handle! Paired with a fresh Rapira blade.

Big ol' omega barbershop brush.

Cella. Forgot how good this stuff is. Expected it to have gone funny, but it still works great after 3 years!

Finished off with Professor Blighty pear shaving tonic. Two passes, wtg and atg. Beautiful.
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Welcome back Alex, good to see you posting again. ;)

flashashton27 said:
Giving it classy on my Birthday. F**k I'm 39!
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Happy Birthday!
 
Shower
Haslinger Calendula
RazorRock Barber Plissoft
Cobra Classic
Feather Pro [2]
Old Spice AS
Melizia Uomo Vetyver EdT

2nd shave with the pass around Cobra. 2 passes only tonight...My thoughts are very similar to last nights and I'm a bit meh about it :eek:. TBH a fairly patchy shave, I've prickly stubble all over and it is not a close shave! I still prefer it to the "Mongeese" I've tried, but it doesn't shave any where near as well as my injectors or my favourite DEs.
There is maybe a trick in using it that I'm missing? I'm going to wait until Saturday for a couple of days growth until the next run out ;)
 
FrankieG said:
Wickham 1912 Unscented
EJ 25mm Synthetic
Mongoose B3 / Feather Super (4)

First shave with Wickham 1912 Unscented. Loaded brush for 15secs and proceeded to whip up enough lather for at least 4 passes! Superlative glide and cushion, excellent post-shave feel and extra skin-friendly formulation. A real winner from Darron at Wickham Soap Co.
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Thank you Frankie, made my day that this one workout for you. We got there in the end, now on to the Super Smooth V2. :)
 
Alumigoose +Stork Consul titanium
ML Pantie dropper
Fougere royale
Shiseido uno

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SOTD OF 15.&16.June

Wanted to give my Parker R87 another chance. Loaded with ASS he failed. Face lathered with an Isana Black Fibre the Speick Soap (15.) and Cream (16.) gave a very slick (the soap worked better with the Parker) ground.

But I couldn't get a decent result after 3 passes, so I had to torture myself with the Gillette Fusion.

Will do a comparison shave with an 'Original' Rocket i.e., to come to a final conclusion about this Parker R87.

Wilkinson Sport (15.) i prefer over the Swiss Pitralon (16.) smell wise...



Cheers, Olaf
 
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churchilllafemme said:
Thursday AM 2016-06-16

Georgetown Pottery G20 scuttle
Rooney 3/1 Ebony Finest (22mm/48mm)
Harrods Cologne by Floris shaving soap (tallow)
Hybrid Delta Echo-Stock Feather AS-D2/Triad Brass Aristocrat
Gillette Platinum 'Swede' (2)
Dolce & Gabbana aftershave
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The D&G Pour Homme is one of my all-time favourite scents but it has been years since I finished my last bottle. May have to invest in a new one.
 
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