SOTD: 4th of April to 10th April of 2020

[Paul L]

Thanks Russ, I do enjoy using them

@Paul L
I am quite lucky to have skin about as sensitive as a blacksmiths apron and found I can tolerate about 25 drops of EO to 100ml of mixer.
The astringent is mainly witch hazel, any cheapo will do boots own make or local chemist, i have done a 50/50 with cheap vodka and white rum added to witch hazel and it worked well. You need to shake vigorously before application though. The Argan oil is just that. Either 100% or mixed with a bit coconut oil about 90/10 ratio works for me, again drops of Essential oil to your liking.
Homemade Bay Rum Aftershave was a good experience but did not turn out as well as expected. The recipe I used was from the 1800's I think. I got it off the net.
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Thanks Tony

It's the Bay Rum and Argan that interests me most. I really like Bay Rum scent, and have thought it might be nice to try to make some myself. There are so many recipes though, and I'm not sure I could source all the ingredients.

I might have a go at mixing some Argan Oil or Glycerine with Boots Bay Rum to see if it helps the scent linger for longer

 

[BrianH]

Tuesday 7th April


Semogue 740 Badger - Signature Soaps Sandalwood (Glycerine) - MingShi 2000S/Wilkinson Sword (UK) -Old Spice Musk.

A little time back I asked @BrianH about the glycerine soaps which are in his product range.He explained that they were bought by long standing customers who did not want to move to his premium range. He agreed to send me a (rather large) sample on the understanding that it would be a 'step down' from his normal offerings. well.....it still performs really really well....and the scent is to die for! Thanks Brian.

3 passes for a perfect finish!

Glad to hear you liked it.

 

[Digimonkey]

Sotd - Tuesday the 7th of April

Prep - facial scrub
razor - ATT Calypso M
blade - Supermax Titanium Plus (4)
brush - Simpsons Chubby 2 - best
soap - Ariana & Evans - St Barts - tallow
post - witch hazel
a/s - A&E - St Barts
balm - none needed
scent - A&E - St Barts edp.

Result? - great - a shave made in a land where they know how to make shaves. The A&E soap base is among the best I have used. Back to shaving myself Monday to Friday - worked well for me last week - discipline - apart from cocktails with my other half and my daily walk - the highlight of my day. Enjoy yours - one and all - cheers - I.

 

[motto]

Prep: Myrsol Emulsion
Bowl: Fine
Brush: BSB-2
Soap: D.R. Harris Windsor
Razor: ATT Windsor R1
Blade: Kai
Post: Alum Rub
AS: D.R. Harris Windsor

Best Regards
Marco

 

[Satanfriendly]

Prep: Myrsol Emulsion
Bowl: Fine
Brush: BSB-2
Soap: D.R. Harris Windsor
Razor: ATT Windsor R1
Blade: Kai
Post: Alum Rub
AS: D.R. Harris Windsor

Best Regards
Marco

What can one say? Wow!

 

[dodgy]

After the usual 1-2 minute hot towel prep:

1958 Executive/Gillette Platinum Plus (NOS)
vintage butterscotch rebranded Simpsons silvertip
Pens BB shaving cream
no after shave needed
vintage Jacomo de Jacomo Edt

BBS results,

Martin

 

[Paul L]

Tuesday SOTD

Ach Brito Cream
YaqI 24mm Tuxedo
Ikon Shavecraft 101
Voskhod (3)
Superdrug Forest Fresh ASL

 

[OscarActor07]

My SOTD for the coming weeks during the Covid-19 quarantine here in NYC:

Result: A very smooth, close, and comfortable shave.

Pre-shave: Olive oil and other natural oils.

Post shave: Lavender and other oils.

Razor: Darwin "Adjustable"

Blade: Personna 74

 

[Claus3428]

7 April 2020 – 10pm – just fancied a shave:
Three days' growth. Another good result with the R89. And a very nice soap – Stirling Soap Co Coconut Lime – my first luxurious soap. The scent is gorgeous and stays with you even after applying the after shave balm. I had a bottle of Autograph at the back of the cupboard for years so finally started using that.

Prep: Aldi Bath Soap & Nuage Shave Oil
Brush: Badger no name
Razor: MÜHLE R89
Blade: BIC Chrome Platinum
Soap: Stirling Coconut Lime
Alum Block: Ajanta
After Shave Balm: Autograph
Bold = change from last shave

 

[THONY]

8
SR: EJ DE 89
Blade: Nacet (4)
Brush: Semogue 1250
Lather: Bozzano
ASL: Cascavel

 

[SpeedyPC]

Date:- 08 April 2020

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- WCS Two-Tone Tall (Blue & White) Extra Dense Synth. 26/56mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Barrister & Mann ~ Nordost
Razor/Blade:- Rockwell 6C-R3 / Kai Stainless #2
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Natural Glycerin (20 drops) & Tea Tree Antiseptic (10)
Tipple:- Gossips Shiraz

 

[Sicsemty]

Wednesday‌ ‌04.08.20‌ ‌SOTD‌



Gillette ‘66 L4 Flare Tip Super-Speed (last year/quarter)
‌Rapira Swedish Supersteel ‌(1)
Yaqi‌ ‌Ruby‌ ‌Handle‌ ‌24mm‌ ‌2-Band‌ ‌Badger‌ ‌
RazoRock‌ ‌XXX‌ ‌Italian‌ ‌Shaving‌ ‌Soap‌ ‌
RazoRock‌ ‌XXX‌ ‌After‌ ‌Shaving‌ ‌Splash‌

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[Sylviansghost]

Oneblade Core
Vie-long synth
Kent cream
Flaneur balm

 

[Boycie83]

08/04/20

Razor: Yaqi Chrome Scalloped
Blade: Gillette Winner (2)
Brush: Yaqi 24mm Silvertip
Soap: Barbarossa Bros Lime & Pepper
Pre: Proraso White
ASL: Nivea Deep
ASB: RSC

 

[Scotshave]

Wednesday

Vitos Vegetale
RazoRock Plissoft 24mm synth
Face lather
Gillette New (1934)
Feather
Thayer's Lavender and Aloe Vera
Fine American Blend after shave

Lovely smooth and fresh smelling result today. Stay safe everyone.

 

[RussellR5555]

Wednesday's Shave

I like the fragrances of all the Signature Soaps I have I find their fragrance very clean and well balanced , but this one is becoming a firm favourite. All 4 of the soaps I have produce an excellent and slick lather.


Preshave: African Black Soap
Brush: Cadman 30mm Synthetic
Blade: Feather
Razor: Karve SB Brass D Plate
Soap: Signature Soap Vectis
A/S: Quoram
Balm: Bart's Lavender
EDT: CK Obsession