SOTD : Saturday 24th October to Friday 30th October 2020.

Apostate said:
it was bought about 6 months ago
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Ah, there are a few members on here that seem to have duff pucks purchased from March/April 2020 onwards, particularly from connaught.

There is a thread here about it. We're trying to work out where the batch started and ended. Also, if you still have the box, there is a batch code on the box opening, maybe the opposite tab to the one you used, that would be handy. It's a shame Mitchells do seem to put out the odd bad puck from time to time. Added to the soap being difficult to lather if you add water to fast.
 
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Prep: Valobra Glycerlanolina soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: Paladin Lotus Select Badger
Soap: Declaration Grooming Yuzu/Rose/Patchouli
Razor: Wolfman WR1
Blade: Polsilver Wizamet Brown (2)
Post: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel; Myrsol Blue
Scent: Acca Kappa 1869

Lovely shave.
 
Wed 28th October

Muhle Silvertip 21mm
Williams Mug soap
ER 1924
Gem S/S ( 3 )
Williams Aqua Velva A/S Lotion

The 1924 is considered quite a harsh Razor, but I have used one for years with a long handle to get very good Shaves.Today was very good, very smooth and by taking care and not having to rush, I got the kind of finish that matches many I get with some AC/ SE.

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Prep - Facial wash
razor - Katana
blade - Med Prep (7?)
soap - RR Emperor - tallow
brush - Semogue 2015 HD badger
post - witch hazel
a/s - RR Emperor
balm - none
scent - none.

All good - seriously impressed with the Med Prep blade - still working a treat - and should it fail - which it will - at some point - I have the other half of the snapped blade in the wings. Insert the name of your chosen deity - bless the Katana. Hadn't used this soap for a while - my favourite Creed Aventus clone - I have owned the original parfum - a gorgeous scent - and this takes it off well - it is all about the pineapple opening - if that isn't a euphemism - I don't know what is. The matching RR splash is equally good - scent longevity beyond a normal aftershave. There are plenty of soaps around that try to copy Aventus - I notice - that PAA - joined in with the Doppelganger black - the CK-6 base - but I'm not in the market to spend £25 on a tub of soap at the moment to see what it is like. So - the label art on the soap tub - is taken from a series of paintings - 1801 - 1805 - by Jacques Louis David - he did five of them - all much the same thing - 'Napoleon Crossing the Alps' - to my eye - this is the Belvedere version. That's probably more information than you needed - for a sotd post - it was a great shave - enjoy yours - one and all - cheers - I.

Edit - I was wrong about PAA Doppelganger black being Aventus -

Black Label - Sauvage by Christian Dior
Oxblood Label - Sartorial by Penhaligan's
Orange Label - Chaps by Ralph Lauren
Grey Label - Creed Aventus
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Apologies - I.
 
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SOTD : 29th October 2020.

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Shaving recipe for today.


Prep: Warm shower / Original Source ~ Tingly Mint & Tea Tree Shower Gel.


Pre:

Cold wet flannel to my face.

Simple ~ Sensitive Bar Soap + Wilko Men's shave Oil.

Brush : Yaqi ~ 24mm Sagrada Familia Synthetic.

Face Lather.

Soap : Proraso Sensitive.

Blade: Bolzano Superinox Inossidable. (4)

Razor: Parker 89r.


Post:

Cold Water Face Rinse./Homemade peppermint Lavender, + eucalyptus, Tea Tree Oil Witch Hazel Mixture./English Leather ASL.

L'OREAL~ Soothing Birch Sap Post Shave Balm.


Greetings,


Last use of the bolzano s.i. blade which has performed superbly with each outing. These blades are smooth sharp & very forgiving. Every razor i've paired them up with has been a excellent match...The longevity of them is astoundingly good i know i could quite easily get another two shaves from this blade but i will retire it due to me having a boat load of other blades to contend with.

I have carried on with the hefty Parker 89r to finish my shaving week off, another razor i haven't added to my razor rotation for a while. throughout the week my humble parker have provided me with socially acceptable error free shaves.
Today was no exception.

This morning myself and other family members are going to pay our respects to my aunt Joan (86 years of age) who finally past away last week, i say 'finally' because she lived in a care home in a state of extreme dementia for four years which was horrible for her even though she wasn't aware of it, 'a blessing in disguise for her i suppose' and equal for her children family, friends and dedicated supportive care home staff.

Alzheimer's disease/Dementia is the most undignified disease for anybody..'I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy'...Anyway at last she is at rest, away from this crazy covid pandemic madness world we are living in at the moment.

Another pleasurable 3 pass + pick ups near BBS shave with no errors to report.

Finishing to the shave off with a small dollop of L'OREAL~ Soothing Birch Sap Post Shave Balm.

My face is feeling super smooth & smelling divine.;)

Stay safe, and enjoy your Day ladies & gentlemen.:cool:

Take care everyone. Yours. B
 
Thu 29 SOTD
Soap Tabac
Brush Yaqi 26mm Moka Express
Razor Gillette Goodwill
Blade Gillette Winner Platinum 3rd
Post & Aftershave
Ice Water + Special Thayers Mix
Hyaluronic + Clubman WhiskyWood
Great lather! Thick, creamy and slick.
Shave with razor paired with blade was okok. Smooth initially but by the 3rd atg pass not so. Blade will be ditched. Result was satisfactory between bbs to dfs. Excellent post & aftershaves. Rating 9/10
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