SOTD: Saturday 11th January - Friday 17th January 2020.

Saturday AM 2020-01-11

Moss Anniversary Slate scuttle
Rooney Polo 1 Ivory Finest (24/54)
XPEC Unscented shaving cream (v.1) + Pacifica Sandalwood perfume
Wolfman WR1-SB 0.80/UFO U2
Personna P74 Tungsten (1)
Mennen Skin Bracer + Cigar Aficionado aftershave
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January 11, 2020
Hiram with 3 dot plate
Feather Pro
Simpson CH2 Synthetic
SV Manna di Sicilia
Shave Soap & Aftershave

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My new Hiram razor arrived Thursday so I wanted to try it out this weekend. After 2 weeks with the Enoch, I wanted to have more blade feel than I thought the 2 dot plate would provide. Since I have the extra top plates from the OREN I went with the 3 dot plate and a fresh Feather Pro. The Hiram has the same floating head design as the OREN. However, the movement of the blade has been reduced. With a rich slick lather of SV Manna di Sicilia, I went with a traditional 3 pass shave. The 3 dot plate did provide increased blade feel but nothing at all remotely aggressive. When using the OREN, I always felt the need to add pressure but the increased weight of the Hiram makes pressure less of an issue. So how does it shave? It depends on what one is looking for. This razor effortlessly delivered a drama free BBS shave. At no time did I feel I could cut myself. If you are looking for a replacement or a substitute for the Cobra the Hiram is not your razor. I would suggest the Enoch instead. If you tried the OREN and didn't like it I would move on. While the Hiram head has a perceptible different feel, it is only an evolution of the OREN V2 head. The Hiram goes into the group of razors that deliver a near perfect shave with almost no thought or technique. I am more than happy that I used my coupon from the Enoch to get the Hiram for $59. I hope everyone has a great Saturday.
 
Saturday 01.11.20 SOTD

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Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Pre Shave Oil
Schick Eversharp Type G8 Injector Razor
Schick Injector Razor Blade (7)
Frank Shaving 2 Band Finest Badger Extra Long Handle
Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Shaving Cream
Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Aftershave

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Sunday 01.12.20 SOTD

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I Provenzali Olive Oil Artisan Bar Soap
Fine Accoutrements Marvel DE razor
Astra Superior Platinum (1)
RazoRock 24mm Barrel Silvertip Badger
Fine Platinum Shave Soap
Fine Platinum Classic After Shave

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Prep: Valobra Glycerlanolina soap, Antica Barbieria Colla Almond Oil Pre-Shave Cream
Brush: Saponificio Varesino Two-band High Mountain Manchurian White Badger
Soap: Boellis Panama 1924
Razor: UFO Tornado / Wolfman WR1
Blade: Vintage NOS Personna Super Platinum Chrome (1)
Post: Antica Barbieria Colla Almond Oil Balm
Scent: Boellis Panama 1924

Lovely shave. When I want to spoil myself, Boellis Panama 1924 always delivers.
 



SOTD : 12th January 2020.



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Shaving recipe for today.



Prep: Warm shower:/ Imperial Leather ~ Sea Minerals & Black Mint Shower Gel.


Pre:

Warm wet flannel to my face.


Pears ~ Transparent Soap.


Brush: Omega 10051.


Face Lather.


Soap: Blue's Goat milk.


Blade: Treet ~ Trig Silver Edge. (2)


Razor: Yingjili ~ (Chinese 7'0clock Stirling Tech Copy)


Post:

Cold Water Face Rinse./Homemade Lavender + Tea Tree Oil Witch Hazel Mixture./ Brut ~ Attraction Totale ASL.


Aloe Vera Gel.


Greetings,


A relaxing sunday morning shave...Keeping to my to plan for this year by adding soft & hardware to my SOTD set ups that i've neglected in the past.The Chinese Yingjili " 7'0clock Stirling tech copy " is one of two that was passed on to me by a workmate a while back which i've only used a few times,normally for shaving the back of my neck & head when i do my monthly head shave, which is excellent because of the long handle.

Paired together with the trig Silver Edge. on it's second outing performed with smooth non-aggressive,yet smooth efficiency, resulting in enjoyable 3 pass + pick ups silky smooth shave with no errors to report.

Finishing the shave off with a generous dollop of Aloe Vera Gel.

My face is feeling silky smooth & smelling devine. ;)

Enjoy your Sunday Ladies & Gentlemen.:cool:

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12/01/2020

Pre: Pears Transparent Original
Brush: Alpha Titanium Outlaw G4
Soap: OSP Neroli
Razor: Supply V2 - Plate 2
Blade: Personna (7)
Post shave: Warm water rinse
Balm: Homemade Neroli & Orange Argan Oil
Aftershave: OSP Neroli

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3 passes for a very nice finish, i had a lazy day yesterday and did not shave, the Supply V2 took down the extra growth this morning with ease.
A very nice post shave routine leaving me soft, supple, BBS and smelling delightful.
A walk with the dogs is on the cards and then a visit with the Mothership.
Enjoy your Sunday All.
 
Sunday

MdC Original (sample)
Kent Infinty synth
Face lather
Gillette New Improved (England, 1921-28)
Personna Med Prep (4)
Thayer's Lavender and Aloe Vera
Fine American Blend after shave

Ascertaining the providence of certain cutlery can be problematic; as we know. I'm very grateful to Achim for his site, which really helps (any misinterpretation of his information is mine alone).

It would seem that the above razor is a Gillette New Improved. These were produced between 1921 and 1928; before the NEW came about, circa 1929.

It becomes confusing (for me, anyway) when we look at vintages of Old and New razors. Often, their name depends on whether or not they were part of a set which is, in turn, dictated by the box/container. In the case of Olds, you have Brownie sets, Pocket sets etc. and with the New, Aristocrat, Bostonian, Canadian, 77, 88. There's probably more, but this is SOTD.

Suffice to say, I love this hefty razor. It gives an outstanding shave when used with care.

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