SOTD: Saturday 21st - Friday 27th December 2019

It's ok, it's a slightly more efficient counterpart to the DE89 head, not as mild. IMO, at £5 it's worth trying but I wouldn't spend any more than that for it. However if you already have a handle, I'd rather recommend the Yaqi DOC/Mellon head.
I'm new to safety razors, I have a metal Wilkinson sword butterfly safety razor so don't really have an option for different heads but I do fancy trying something different. I have a spare unused Wilkinson's sword metal safety razor too, I was going to post it on the trade section on these forums but then discovered new members can't (Asda sold off the gift set after Christmas for £4! So I bought 2 :eek:)
 
On with the Super Speed theme! Today's ritual fell to the mighty Aristocrat Jr. this particular A'crat is made in England and dates between 1949-52. It would have come out of a #51 or #53 set but I never got the case or box with it. It is hefty and in super clean condition. It is one of the best shaving razors I own and always a joy to use. Loaded up with the same Perma-Sharp Super (1).

Soap of the day TFS Ginestra di Taormina which has a smoky tobacco flower note to it. Great scent with great staying power. I rave about the TFS brand because they really are good products and you can't go wrong with any of them. Matching balm is great too.

Lovely smooth as silk three pass BBS shave. Ready for the weekend. Let's get through the day, snow (if you got some) and safe home to the families. Take care and safe travels all!

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Gillette Aristocrat Junior 1949-52
Blade: Perma-Sharp Super
Brush: Paladin 26mm Select Badger - Sumo
Lather: Tcheon Fung Sing Linea Intenso - Ginestra di Taormina
Aftershave: Tcheon Fung Sing Linea Intenso - Ginestra di Taormina
Additional Care:
B.I.G. Co. Alum Block
Gucci Pour Homme
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