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

Thursday AM 2020-10-29
National Cat Day
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Rooney Stubby 3 Porcelain Finest (26/54)
I Coloniali shaving soap
Carbon Mokume-gane Brass/R2
Gillette Super Stainless 'Spoiler' (6)
Cigar Aficionado aftershave

I usually don't really like menthol, but the I Coloniali has very nice light cooling effect, which complements well its semi-fruity, smoky-incense scent. The blade continues to be sharp and smooth.
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Thursday 29th October

Cream - Cyril R Salter French VetIver
Brush - YaqI Chianti 24mm Synthetic
Razor - YaqI Katana
Blade - Derby Premium half blade (2)
Post - L'oreal Birch Sap Balm

Regrowth since Tuesday's shave with the Katana was a bit less than with my regularly used DE's. It really does shave quite a bit closer.
I don't think I'll push the blade to a third shave. I'll use a half Gillette Platinum in this razor next.
 
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Two Pass Shaving Routine..
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Hot Water Prep & Massage with Argan Oil
Herder Constant Solingen Full Hollow 6/8th
Fitchard Pure Badger
Wickams 1912 Soap
Humphreys Witch Hazel

I Had a Wonderful Late Evening Shave with My Herder Solingen 6/8th..She Sports a Very Keen Surgical Black Arkansas Edge & a Very Smooth & Forgiving Shaver..Built Like a Panzer Tank & Great Shavers..
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I Am Dolphin Smooth & Refreshed..
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Billy..
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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

I am so sorry to hear of your loss and can share your thoughts as to Alzeihmers/Dementia as I lost my mother to Alzeihmers some years back. The prior 8 years were as painful as the loss. My thoughts are with you
 
Fri 30 SOTD
Soap RazoRock Mudder Focker
Brush Yaqi 24mm Heavy Metal Tuxedo
Razor Parker 26C OC
Blade Gillette Super Platinum
Post & Aftershave
Ice Water + Special Thayers Mix
Hyaluronic + Axe Signature Denim
Excellent soap! Appreciate it more & more. Nice unique scent and great performance. Creamy and slick.
Shave with razor paired with blade was good. Smooth and comfortable for 3passes but not so efficient. Unexpected creeper. Between bbs to dfs. Post & aftershaves always good.
Rating 9/10
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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.

I don't have the box any longer. Anyway I won't be buying any more MWF.

Today

cold water
Yaqi 26mm Synthetic + Nivea Body Stick
BIC 2 Sensitive
cold water rinse
Sainsbury's Witch Hazel

The Nivea stick is great stuff - produces a slick creamy lather. It it were branded, packaged and marketed differently it would get a lot more attention in places like this.
 
Fri 30th October

Stirling Syn 26mm
P & B Spitfire
ER Natural Angle -HFT
Gem S/S [ 1 ]
P & B Spitfire A/S Splash

Another Razor that I have not used for a while. I really like the looks and feel of this British Version of a G Bar, but it really is a bit mild for me and does not easily yield the closest of finish. My decision not to include it in my regular rotation has been confirmed.I will use this and the Push Button every now and then.

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