SOTD : Saturday 25th August - Friday 31st August 2018
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And to round off this long day with a 3am start my shave for this evening was themed 'The Shoes you wear'................boots equally acceptable
Size 11's - Razorock Hawk V2
Size 10's - Home made long brass handle
Size 9's - Kai Captain
Size 8's - Traditional Shaving Co badger
Size 7's - OSP Chypre
Size 6's - L'Occitane Cade balm
Size 5's - Mont Blanc Legend
Big size - Dr Marten boots in Oxblood
'I love my Docs' or so their bags have printed on them, and I do. I also happen to love my SE's but I have never seen a bag yet which states this fact. How life can let you down in many ways.
A third outing with the Hawk and once again a different choice of handle being as the supplied item is so useless and as far as I am concerned just a cheap passing thought. Which is a shame as the head is so well made and a quality item. Also a third time out for the same blade.
On the end of the long brass handle there is a certain balance coming in to play. My previous choice of handle was an improvement but in hind sight added too much weight at the wrong end. This pairing is much more harmonious (synergy
) and the improvement in control very evident.
In comparison to the Colonial it is definitely less aggressive but in no way does it make a lesser tool. In many ways it is the equal with the General obtaining that little bit more of a closer finish and a bit more efficiency about it. It would be splitting (or removing) hairs between the two.
For a third time around the blade didn't feel any different from when it slid out of its holder. By now I find most DE blades are starting to die a death. I think I am starting to understand why SE's are so loved.
The brush I still fail to understand
I approached my lathering from a different angle and it actually made a really nice job from the OSP. Where it did fail badly was in application from the bowl to face. It just didn't gel with me and I found it a pain in the ass to lather my face to the same extent as my usual synthetic.
I think I will wave the white flag at natural brushes and stick with what I know. I just wish they made synthetics in the same beautiful manner as many of the natural brushes.
The OSP as good as I reported a few days back and the scent weaves its magic more with every use. Gorgeous stuff
The Cade after shave balm remains a very impressive product. Perfection for my skin.
I very rarely use the Mont Bland Legend but every time I do I always appreciate it's wonderful scent. I would place it under many of the mass produced generic scents we see these days but it has a lovely sweet edge to the base notes which adds to its appeal. I remember it cost £15 some years back from TJ Hughes and I class it as a genuine bargain.
A great shave this evening and there is a lovely glow to my skin. Buffed to perfection and the Hawk is proving its worth.
The Dr Martens just add to the end of my evening for a wander out to the pub. Not everyone's choice of footwear but they are me as Mrs Satanfriendly says. What a lady and one who knows more about my feet more than she does anything else about me. Thank God otherwise I'd never get any of these shaving supplies over the doorstep.
'Love my Docs'? I most certainly do
Size 11's - Razorock Hawk V2
Size 10's - Home made long brass handle
Size 9's - Kai Captain
Size 8's - Traditional Shaving Co badger
Size 7's - OSP Chypre
Size 6's - L'Occitane Cade balm
Size 5's - Mont Blanc Legend
Big size - Dr Marten boots in Oxblood
'I love my Docs' or so their bags have printed on them, and I do. I also happen to love my SE's but I have never seen a bag yet which states this fact. How life can let you down in many ways.
A third outing with the Hawk and once again a different choice of handle being as the supplied item is so useless and as far as I am concerned just a cheap passing thought. Which is a shame as the head is so well made and a quality item. Also a third time out for the same blade.
On the end of the long brass handle there is a certain balance coming in to play. My previous choice of handle was an improvement but in hind sight added too much weight at the wrong end. This pairing is much more harmonious (synergy
) and the improvement in control very evident.In comparison to the Colonial it is definitely less aggressive but in no way does it make a lesser tool. In many ways it is the equal with the General obtaining that little bit more of a closer finish and a bit more efficiency about it. It would be splitting (or removing) hairs between the two.
For a third time around the blade didn't feel any different from when it slid out of its holder. By now I find most DE blades are starting to die a death. I think I am starting to understand why SE's are so loved.
The brush I still fail to understand
I approached my lathering from a different angle and it actually made a really nice job from the OSP. Where it did fail badly was in application from the bowl to face. It just didn't gel with me and I found it a pain in the ass to lather my face to the same extent as my usual synthetic.
I think I will wave the white flag at natural brushes and stick with what I know. I just wish they made synthetics in the same beautiful manner as many of the natural brushes.
The OSP as good as I reported a few days back and the scent weaves its magic more with every use. Gorgeous stuff
The Cade after shave balm remains a very impressive product. Perfection for my skin.
I very rarely use the Mont Bland Legend but every time I do I always appreciate it's wonderful scent. I would place it under many of the mass produced generic scents we see these days but it has a lovely sweet edge to the base notes which adds to its appeal. I remember it cost £15 some years back from TJ Hughes and I class it as a genuine bargain.
A great shave this evening and there is a lovely glow to my skin. Buffed to perfection and the Hawk is proving its worth.
The Dr Martens just add to the end of my evening for a wander out to the pub. Not everyone's choice of footwear but they are me as Mrs Satanfriendly says. What a lady and one who knows more about my feet more than she does anything else about me. Thank God otherwise I'd never get any of these shaving supplies over the doorstep.
'Love my Docs'? I most certainly do
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Tuesday 28th August PM
Prep: Warm rinse followed by Nivea Sensitive Face Wash then Proraso Pre Shave cream Eucalyptus and Menthol
Cream: Alvarez Gomez Barberia
Brush: Executive Shaving Medium Jock synthetic
Razor: Merkur 34c
Blade: Rapira (2)
Post: Cold rinse, Thayers Witch Hazel with Cucumber, Nivea 2 Phase aftershave then Nivea Sensitive aftershave balm.
Another shave with 2 days growth. This is the way forward! A completely relaxing and easy shave.
I adore the Alvarez Gomez Barberia cream. The scent is subtle and relaxing. It lathers so well and gives a superb creamy and rich cream which is a joy to apply.
I used my now favoured technique, a 3 pass shave - WTG, XTG and ATG, followed with touch ups.
A great gradual reduction with my face being BBS by the 3rd pass. Touch ups on my neck using some buffing had my neck perfectly smooth too. A splash of Thayers, Nivea 2 Phase and Nivea Sensitive balm. Brilliant.
No irritation, no burn and no nicks or weepers. Just an enjoyable shave that has me smiling.
Hope you're all smiling today too folks! Have a great night! [emoji482]
Prep: Warm rinse followed by Nivea Sensitive Face Wash then Proraso Pre Shave cream Eucalyptus and Menthol
Cream: Alvarez Gomez Barberia
Brush: Executive Shaving Medium Jock synthetic
Razor: Merkur 34c
Blade: Rapira (2)
Post: Cold rinse, Thayers Witch Hazel with Cucumber, Nivea 2 Phase aftershave then Nivea Sensitive aftershave balm.
Another shave with 2 days growth. This is the way forward! A completely relaxing and easy shave.
I adore the Alvarez Gomez Barberia cream. The scent is subtle and relaxing. It lathers so well and gives a superb creamy and rich cream which is a joy to apply.
I used my now favoured technique, a 3 pass shave - WTG, XTG and ATG, followed with touch ups.
A great gradual reduction with my face being BBS by the 3rd pass. Touch ups on my neck using some buffing had my neck perfectly smooth too. A splash of Thayers, Nivea 2 Phase and Nivea Sensitive balm. Brilliant.
No irritation, no burn and no nicks or weepers. Just an enjoyable shave that has me smiling.
Hope you're all smiling today too folks! Have a great night! [emoji482]
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Juliet? You would need the Bard to describe her? Good you gave her a name - naff handle - though - ha ha ha - the perfect blade - yours - I.
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The nights are drawing in....
Micromatic Clog Pruf
Treet Super Carbon*
Zenith Manchurian
Noble Otter BARRBARR
Epsilon Blue Mediterranean Aftershave
*Kevin @Boru62 gifting the blade.
The Treet was much better than the GEM Blue Star carbon I used last time. Sharper and smoother but still a tad rough at times. I'll be sticking with the Personna SS blades from now on.
Thanks for the opportunity to try them Kevin.
Cheers
Rob
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- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Messages
- 2,137
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
August 29, 2018
Wolfman Ti OC .74mm with Triad Ti
Feather
Elite Ironwood “Tres Amigos†with Envy White
Oleo El Caballero
Captain's Choice Bay Rum
Wolfman Ti OC .74mm with Triad Ti
Feather
Elite Ironwood “Tres Amigos†with Envy White
Oleo El Caballero
Captain's Choice Bay Rum
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- London
Ha! The ‘proper' handle is on its way. The she will be go public with her name. She feels a bit underdressed at the mo.
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Morning shave
Olive Oil Soap
Fitjar Islands Fjellheim
Semogue 1305
Little Wren Pottery
ATT SE1 Bamboo
Schick Proline (3)
Fjellheim Aftershave Gel
Acqua Di Parma Mirto di Panarea EDT
I'm all set for the day ahead. Have a good one gents.
Olive Oil Soap
Fitjar Islands Fjellheim
Semogue 1305
Little Wren Pottery
ATT SE1 Bamboo
Schick Proline (3)
Fjellheim Aftershave Gel
Acqua Di Parma Mirto di Panarea EDT
I'm all set for the day ahead. Have a good one gents.
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ATT R1
Polsilver SI
Maseto 24mm 2 Band
Stirling Ozark Mountain
Thayers Cucumber
Aloe Vera Gel
Guerlain Vetiver EDT
Polsilver SI
Maseto 24mm 2 Band
Stirling Ozark Mountain
Thayers Cucumber
Aloe Vera Gel
Guerlain Vetiver EDT
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Wednesday 29th August
Heno de Pravia Glycerine Soap
Vitos Pre shave cream
De Vergulde Hand Shaving Soap
Omega 10065 Boar Brush
GEM Featherweight with a GEM SS Blade
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Aloe Vera Gel
Pinaud Clubman AS
A 3 pass 'no frills' shave with as good as you can get results. Just lovely
Heno de Pravia Glycerine Soap
Vitos Pre shave cream
De Vergulde Hand Shaving Soap
Omega 10065 Boar Brush
GEM Featherweight with a GEM SS Blade
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Aloe Vera Gel
Pinaud Clubman AS
A 3 pass 'no frills' shave with as good as you can get results. Just lovely
was getting bored of my soap and a/s so decided to shake it up - moved onto 1912 Lemon Verbena and Aqua Velva - what a lovely combination. both great products - the lather was super thick and provided all the slickness and post shave care that we now expect from Wickham.
as a side note, does anyone know about the 1912 Lemon Verbena? i've not read much about it and didn't see it on the Wickham site - was it a limited edition or a trial run? @Fox great scent - one i'll continuing with i think. The proraso red has been retired, can't be bothered using it up. bathsoap it is!
as a side note, does anyone know about the 1912 Lemon Verbena? i've not read much about it and didn't see it on the Wickham site - was it a limited edition or a trial run? @Fox great scent - one i'll continuing with i think. The proraso red has been retired, can't be bothered using it up. bathsoap it is!
Prep: Shower Maggard Lavender pre shave oil
Soap: B&M Reserve Lavender
Brush: Yaqi 28mm Tuxedo
Bowl: Timeless
Razor: Gillette Tech with Rockwell 6C Handle
Blade: Feather 1
Post: Alum and cold rinse
AS: Paco Rabanne Pour Homme
Had a very very good shave this morning even though the lather wasn't the best then I remembered there's a technique with this soap but saying that it still had the slickness and post shave feel of my other B&M soap
Soap: B&M Reserve Lavender
Brush: Yaqi 28mm Tuxedo
Bowl: Timeless
Razor: Gillette Tech with Rockwell 6C Handle
Blade: Feather 1
Post: Alum and cold rinse
AS: Paco Rabanne Pour Homme
Had a very very good shave this morning even though the lather wasn't the best then I remembered there's a technique with this soap but saying that it still had the slickness and post shave feel of my other B&M soap
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- Naples, Italy
SOTD 29AUG18
CRV | Raw Shaving RS-10 + Wizamet | Ariana & Evans
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- Adelaide, Australia
Happy birthday!
Happy Birthday. The Supply works well with a Schick Proline if you have some.