SOTD : Saturday 20th - Friday 26th July

My themed shave for this evening was 'Wonky Clocks'

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Due to my reduced photographic skills and the use of a phone for really showing them off, having to hide to one side so as not to be included lead to a clock with a most definite lean. 'Bollocks' I thought you can have what comes out the other end........a wonky clock.

A non wonky razor - Black Blacklands Blackbird
A very straight blade - Polsilver Lodz
A 'I couldn't care less if it isn't straight' brush - RazoRock 400 (as per usual until the Cadman arrives)
A very crinkly tube of cream - L'Occitane Cade shaving cream
Another very crinkly tube of cream except this time an aftershave balm - L'Occitane Cade aftershave balm
A well made non crinkly or wonky bottle of scent - Floris Santal

Why in some ways I hate aggressive razors. The trouble with the Blackbird is in the same ilk as the Ikon B1 I so love. Just when you think you've finished the third pass, it continues to find bristles which have long been removed. Or at least this is the impression it gives. First two passes whipped through at lightening speed and the third appearing to take the remainder of the week, but 'hey shit' what a bloody close shave and high grin factor. And if you are not grinning it will quite happily cut you a smile if so wished.

It seems some time since I have used the Cade cream and what a very happy return. There was one point in the past I used nothing else and after a revisit I can understand why. Wonderful in every way. And in a very matching tie and undies type of manner the aftershave balm being a very complementing partner. Feeling very upmarket and clean and in need of a scent.

Reach for the rarely used Floris Santal and I am once again reminded as to why I bought it in the first place. Because it's bloody brilliant. If I'd bothered to search through the cupboard I could have saved myself a bit of money with my quest for a summer scent. Still one can't have enough scents so it was all a worthwhile journey. Heavy with a lovely sweet summery vibe about it.

Mrs Satanfriendly is back this evening after her Yorkshire jaunt and I just hope that being as smooth as a dolphin in an oil slick and smelling heavenly divine her animal instincts come to the surface. I have a funny feeling work may raise its ugly head before any such luck, but I will be the best shaved best smelling tug boat driver on the river.

Have a great week ahead all you folk of the forum and may the predicted lift in the weather bring some sunshine in to your lives

Naff all to do with wonky clocks but there is always space and time for those Japanese Techno dance thrash metal people

 
Prep: Cella Gel pre barba
Bowl: Saponificio Varesino Olive Wood
Brush: Paladin Lotus
Soap: Asylum Colonia
Razor: Carbon Shaving CX on Stork Spiral TI Handle
Blade: Vokshod
Post: Alum Rub
AS: Acqua di Parma Colonia Intensa
AS: Asylum Colonia

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Best Regards
Marco
 
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Sat 20th /Sun 21st July

The Grosvenor [ Vulfix 404 ] mixed
Vitos Super red
Occams V2-No2 plate
Schick Proline [ 4 &5 ]
Jaguar Prestige A/S Lotion

A long day out yesterday so though I shaved no Report. However as the Shave went so well I decided to do a leisurely Sunday Morning repeat. The Occams is proving to be an excellent Razor for me, with quite small hands I find that the odd looking handle offers a range of variable grips which makes the Razor very manouvrreable. Both Shaves were smooth and comfortable with finish quality that matches the best I get from other AC/SE Razors. In fact I would say that as a light Razor it beats both the Alu. General and Hawk in terms of performance.

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Looking forward to a lovely shower and shave after getting all the chores done. It has been stinky hot and today was cooler but still hot. Love the slow simmer of Summer though so can't complain too much. The iKon Deluxe OC was sitting in the stand and readily at hand and so it was christened King of the Shave. Loaded up with a Personna Lab Blue and ready to go.

Soap of the day CBL Ghost Pineapple so very good and even Mrs. Somnos was thoroughly impressed with the scent. Performance is phenomenal and remember to load a little to shave a lot. I have and do recommend CBL Soaps to anyone looking for a premium tallow based soap and no, he owes me nothing however, I owe him a debt of gratitude for not only being a true artisan but a stand up guy. Keeping cranking them out Chris!

Lathered up a storm and proceeded to get through a lovely two pass DFS! The menthol in this soap is a nice touch. Finished up with some Stirling Weekend in Malibu AS and a quick spritz of English Laundry Tahitian Waters EDP. Perfect!

I hope you are enjoying your Sunday. Time to crank up the grill and get our BBQ on! Take care all and happy shaves!

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: iKon Deluxe OC
Blade: Personna Lab Blue
Brush: Rocky Mountain Barber Company - Best Badger
Lather: CBL Ghost Pineapple
Aftershave: Stirling Weekend in Malibu
Additional Care:
B.I.G. Co. Alum Block
English Laundry Tahitian Waters
 
Sunday 21st July 2019 PM

Proraso Green Pre-shave cream
ES Medium Jock synthetic
OSP Barbershop cream
ES Claymore V1 / Schick Proline (1)
Thayers Cucumber / Epsilon blue aftershave / Bart's Balm Peppermint

A lovely cold water shave this evening which has left my face ice cold.

I've been overlooking my SE razors recently and decided to bring out the Claymore tonight. Loaded with a fresh Schick Proline Blade it performed faultlessly. A great 3 pass routine with no irritation or incidents.

My face is as smooth as glass and feels like I've walked out a warm house into a cold winter morning! Love it.

Have a great evening folks and enjoy the week ahead.

By the way, how do I resize photos taken on my iPhone? I'm trying to upload them via the web but it keeps saying the file is too big. Is Tapatalk going to be working again?
 
Head SOTD

Cream: Geo F Trumper Spanish Leather @geo.f.trumper

Brush: Dogwood hybrid acrylic and wood synthetic @dogwoodhandcrafts

Razor: Parker SRDW @supersafetyrazors

Blade: Treet Platinum

After: Geo F Trumper Spanish Leather Skin Food

Bowl: Ocean Blue made by Little Wren Pottery @littlewrenpottery

Another excellent shave and what a classic scent this Spanish Leather is! Hands a little bit shaky when approaching the back of my head with this Parker shavette but very smooth and no blood so thumbs UP!

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