SOTD: Saturday 20th April - Friday 26 th

Thur 25th April

Simpson Chubby 1 / Maggards 2Band
Blues Shaving Soap
Perinea Super Stainless - ex Travel Set
Personna coated [ 5 ]
Pitralon Classic A/S Lotion

This little Razor was NOS when I got it. Initially a great disappointment as I could not get it to Shave with a variety of Schick Blades. Not long ago I decided to try my non favourite Personna blade in it , worked Straight away. Very light and manoeuvrable,it is also very smooth yet efficient. Today I had no problems getng a nice close all round finish, and will make sure it is now a regular in my rotation. I am now pleased that I managed to get hold of one of these seemingly rare Vintage but modern looking Injectors.

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Thursday 25th April
Yaqi Moka Express Synth - Arran Lochranza - Schick G1 - Schick Plus Platinum #7 - Blue Stratos A/S - Dove Nourishing Cream
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The G1 loved the Arran soap today, and both gave me a great shave.
 
SOTD 25 April 2019

Pre-shave: Warm shower, Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cleanser, cold water splash.
Soap: MDC.
Brush: Shavemac ' The Flat Top' Slivertip.
Bowl: Giles Shaving Co - Spotty Pedstal Wet Shaving Bowl.
Razor: Pils 101NE.
Blade: Feather New-HI-stainless (2).
Post: Cold water, Pitralon Swiss Aftershave followed by Skye Soap Co. Cedarwood and Sage shave balm.
EDT: L'Occitane Cade

An excellent shave - 3 passes today; BBS finish - no issues to report. The Pitralon felt very good on the skin after the shave, and a good spray of Cade EDT fnished everything off nicely.

All the best,

Chris
 
25/4/19

Soap - Mr Vicco Cream
Brush - Yaqi Fan Tuxedo
Razor - Gillette Fat Handle Tech
Blade - Gillette 7OC Permasharp (5)
Post - Witch Hazel
Balm - RSC
AS - Ben's Bay Rum Menthol

First time using the Vicco cream. On the face it definitely smelt a lot different to other creams I have used, face feel was different as well, maybe down to the very high content of Turmeric? A small amount from the tube created a huge amount of lather, which wasn't the thickest I've come across but very slick nonetheless. Post shave feel is pretty good. Early days but it seems to be a very good cream.
 
So I have been running through all of the Aristocrats in the collection from the Old Type and OC TTO to the Super Speeds and finally the Adjustable. A fine run of razors and each and everyone was enjoyable. Now I will run through all of the Super Speeds I have from 1947-1969 beginning with this little gem.

Today's razor was found by me in the small town of Orono Ontario which has quite a few sizeable antique stores during their yearly antiques fair. It is a lovely 1947 Milord that truly is in nice shape but comes with a great story. When I bought it I was impressed at its condition with most of the finish being in tact and the condition of the case etc. Thought it was a good day until I got it home and behind the top lining of the case I uncovered some history and some neat bits. Inside, the original instruction booklet, price tag, 7 Gillette Thin Blades and 4 Minora Blades new in their wrappers. The Milord is without a date code but I put it as a 47 because of the fully knurled handle and no notch however, it was a present in 48. Inside was the original Christmas tag and on it, part of the stamp with the 1948 date on it. This razor was a gift for Charlie from Audrey and Alice and he took very good care of it

Today's soap of the day was RazoRock American Barber and it really is a fine soap and scent. There are many barbershop scents out there and this one is both affordable and an excellent performer. The matching AS is a fine addition to any shave.

A lovely three pass shave was had with a wonderful razor with a bit of special history. Thanks Charlie I will keep and take very good care of it too. Happy shaves all!

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Gillette Milord 1947
Blade: Polsilver Super Iridium
Brush: Simpson Chubby 1
Pre-Shave: The Real Shave Co. - Oil
Lather: RazoRock American Barber
Aftershave: RazoRock American Barber
Additional Care:
B.I.G. Co. Alum Block

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25/04/19
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Pre: Pears Original Transparent
Brush: Vintage Vulfix Service#3
Soap: Palmolive stick/Maca root Superlather (potted)
Razor: Hawk V2
Blade: Feather AC Pro (3)
Post shave: Alum Block, cold water splash, homemade Witch Hazel with Lemon & Lime, Cedarwood, Arabian Musk oil
Balm: Chanel Antaeus A/S balm
A/S: CK One

A nice lather mixed in my Giles bowl, the Vulfix is starting to break in but needs more time.
A lovely 2 pass shave with pick-ups the, Hawk & Feather PB doing a wonderful job, no issues and BBS chin (y).
Nothing from the alum block, a good dollop of Chanel and a splash of CK1 and I am feeling good.
This lovely shave has taken my mind off my tooth extraction pain, if only for a little while. Time to pop some pills.
Have a great evening all.
 
Electrif said:
Thursday 25th April
Yaqi Moka Express Synth - Arran Lochranza - Schick G1 - Schick Plus Platinum #7 - Blue Stratos A/S - Dove Nourishing Cream
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The G1 loved the Arran soap today, and both gave me a great shave.
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The soap really surprised me...it performs well and has a beautiful scent. I was thinking of trying the Machrie.....but that would probably end up as the purchase of another bowl
 
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