SOTD : Saturday 1st - Friday 6th August 2020.

5/8/20

Soap - Arko Puck
Brush - Yaqi Plissoft 24mm
Razor - Gillette New OC
Blade - Gillette Wilk Sword
Post - Witch Hazel
Balm - Nivea Cool Kick
AS - Signature Soaps Danum

Didn't sleep much last night and today's shave was one of those ones where I needed it to wake me up. I've been using Arko for a few shaves now, and the lather is far better than I remember it to be, not as drying as it can be associated with maybe it's easy to overload and underhydrate, but I seem to be picking up a new nicks/weepers with it, a few more today but again I'm not sure whether it is down to the soap, the lather, the blade or my technique.

Definitely feeling more with the world at the end of the shave than I was before, even if it wasn't the greatest shave it was one of the ones which reminded me why this hobby is a good one for me.

Finished the shave with the SS Patchouli splash. I'm really enjoying it with every additional use, I reckon Brian has another winner for his range.
Thank you, I hope so
 
Tuesday/Wednesday 4/5th August


Semogue Torga-C% Mistura - Monsavon - ParthenonV2/Super Shave X -Gotas Frescas Hombre

Monsavon to me is associated with camping holidays in France.....not this year I am afraid:(
3 passes for a BBS result:)

and due to broadband failure for almost 24hrs...a second shave for today! You don't realise how much you depend on online access until it's gone!


Semogue Torga-C5 Mistura - Le Père Lucien Cèdre and Orange - GEM MMOC/GEM SS - Florida Water

Three passes for a 'Face Feeler'......Perfect! :)
 
Wed 5th SOTD
Trying Soap by local vendor Ekotopia
Soap Lime and Coconut
Bowl Ceramic
Brush Yaqi 26mm Lucky Dice Tuxedo
Razor RR Game Changer.84 SB
Blade Elios Inoxidable 5th
Post & Aftershave
Ice Water + Special Thayers Mix
Hyaluronic + Reuzel Wood & Spice
Beta testing some soaps by a local vendor. There are 4 varieties. I am testing the best scent among all...Lime & Coconut! Just use a small piece to lather in the bowl. Easy to lather but found it to be not as dense nor creamy. Kinda airy with much bubbles. Lather also dissipates while on the face too. Feels some minor irritation...hmmmm..
Shave with razor paired with blade was very nice. Smooth and comfortable. Blade is still good. 3+1 multiple passes without any issues. DFS++ Great post & aftershave. Rating 9/10
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Razor - Feather AS-D2
Blade - Gillette Rubie (3)
Brush - Yaqi Aqua 24 gHigh Mountain White
Cream - Castle Forbes 'Lavender'
Post - Homemade Witch Hazel with Tea Tree Oil, Lavender and Glycerin.
Balm - Lea
Cologne - Czech & Speak 'Oxford and Cambridge'

I've been choosing a different soap/cream every Monday and using it all week and finding it's a great way of really dialling in the right water ratio although I've been using a different brush every day. The Gillette Rubie felt smoother today than on the previous couple of days and feels quite a good match in the AS-D2.

Finished off with a sample of Oxford & Cambridge Cologne, what was beautiful lavender scent, very natural smelling.

Happy shaving all,
Neil
 
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SOTD 5th Aug

Lather - Yaqi Sagrada Familia + Stirling Arkadia
Razor - Gillette Tech
Blade - Dorco Titan #2
Post - Mennen Skin Bracer + L'Oréal Hydra Sensitive Birch Sap

Firstly, the lather was epic! Brush and soap combined superbly. Think this Stirling soap comes second only to my very, very favourite P&B Sanskrit in terms of scent - its awesome.
Finally, the Tech delivered the shave I've been expecting after listening to the hype. It was an excellent, relaxing, smooth and pretty close 3 passes. No nicks, zero feedback on Alum. I'm riding the cap more than on the other 2 vintage razors in this little rotation. But, it did feel natural on this particular shave. Really, really enjoyed it. It'll be interesting to see how the Star compares in the next day or two as its outperformed the Tech ( to me anyway) in every shave so far.
Post shave felt great too. Enjoy your shaves people and stay safe and continue to take care.
 
Wednesday AM 2020-08-05
National Oyster Day
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Rooney 1/2 Faux Horn Finest (24/50)
XPEC Original shaving cream (Forester Milan version)
Wolfman WR1-SB Titanium/WRH7 Ti
Personna Super Platinum Chrome (1)
Ginger's Garden Colonia aftershave
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