SOTD Saturday 05th Sept to Friday 11th Sept 2020

Sun 6 SOTD
Cream TOBS
Brush DS Cosmetics 26mm Badger
Razor Parker Semi Slant
Blade Elios Inoxidable 9th use
Post & Aftershave
Ice Water + Special Thayers Mix
Hyaluronic + Gatsby Splash
Face lathering with the brush results in a nice lather. Not dense but creamy and slick enough. The scent was wow...strong Sandalwood for sure.
Today's shave with this slant paired with the excellent blade was initially terrible for the 1st few strokes wtg until I realized I made crucial mistake. The handle is not fully secured and thus the top cap is not fully closed with the base plate resulting in a huge blade gap and loud chattering. Once I tightened it properly....WOW! Super smooth and comfortable.....sharpish and very efficient too. A very pleasant 3+1 multiple direction pass with BBS results. Post & Aftershave was great and face feels smooth and soft. Rating 9.5/10. Would have been 10 if not for a creeper...
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Facial scrub with Whickams pre shave soap
Brush: Alpha Outlaw Titanium G4 Synth
Soap: Signature Soap Hibernian
Razor: 5/8 Thiers Issard Evide Sonnant
Blade: @Fergiebilly
Post shave: Cold water Rinse, TC's Bay Rum Slash #1
Balm: Barts Balm Cinnamon & Patchouli Balm & Lotion
Aftershave: OSP Orange and Patchouli
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The TI came home from Scotland yesterday refreshed and sporting a new edge kindly put on by @Fergiebilly, it arrived just after my shave, since then i have been "willing" my beard to grow faster so i could try it.
A lovely slick lather from the @BrianH "Hibernia" soap and the Alpha TI.
I had been told the blade had taken a wonderful edge and it was now very sharp, therefore, i was a bit tentative.
The first stroke put my fears at rest, so damn smooth, i still payed the Razor and Edge total respect and completed 2 full WTG passes and finished with a XTG (Cheek to nose)/ATG (Neck up to jawline & chin) mixed pass.
No issues to report, i am hoping that i can get this down to 2 passes as my technique improves.
Result - a Comfortable DFS+ shave. I have started to use my Alum block again to point out where i need to improve. not a lot of indication today, just a little on the neck.
A wonderful post shave routine leaving me soft, supple and smelling top drawer.
I am Feeling really good about that shave.
A big thank you to Billy for the work done on my razor.
Stay safe and enjoy your day all.
 
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Sunday 6th September


Simpsons 'Eagle'3 - P&B Obsidian - The Wabbit V1/Schick 'Chick' - Monotheme Vetiver Bourbon EDT

My first shave with The Wabbit.....so called because it is the 3D printed offspring of the all metal 'Bunny' which was designed and produced by @twhite
Both V1 and V2 are available to try as a pass around on another forum thanks to the efforts of @riverrun

A great Sunday morning shave. I could have stopped after 1 pass.....definitely after 2....and the 3rd pass was pure indulgence.
This is quite assertive and very light....but maintain the angle and a light touch and you are on to a winner.
The shave passed the alum test with flying colours and the completely BBS shave has left me a very happy Bunny/Wabbit until the next time:)
 
Sun 6th Sept.

Stirling Syn. 26mm
P & B Citra Royale
Occams Enoch
Schick Proline [ 3 ]
Pitralon Polar A/S Lotion

Some Razors take some time to get used to, and for me the Enoch is one of those. I have found it to be angle sensitive and I cannot always get it right, which seems to increase overall Shave Time. However I do like the feel of it during the Shave, and I am now getting consistently good close finishes.

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  • Razor - Kanzy Tech Clone
  • Brush - Vulfix 404 with a synthetic knot
  • Cream - Geo F Trumper's Almond
  • Blade - Polsilver SI (4)
  • Post - Proraso Menthol splash
  • Watch - Casio DW5600
  • Music - First Aid Kit
I'm running down the shave den, and after nearly 12 months I only have a couple of shaves left of the Trumpers. I love the scent, but not convinced with the shave. Any way - continue to love the £7 Kanzy tech clone. Works really well for me with a Polsilver blade.
 
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Fathers Day Shave

Prep: Valobra Glycerlanolina soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Bowl: Custom Grenadier Guards Tribute (Little Wren Pottery)
Brush: Rooney Polo 2 Super
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Razor:Gillette Aristocrat No 66
Blade: Vintage NOS Wilkinson Sword Light Brigade (1)
Post: Penhaligon's Bayolea
Scent:Geo. F. Trumper Eucris EdT

A shave dedicated to my Father, my Hero.
Father, Husband, Grenadier Guard, Proud Englishman and Naturalised Australian.

Honi soit qui mal y pense.
 
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