SOTD Saturday 26th September to Friday 2nd October 2020.

2 October

PAA Solstice
Plisson size 12 synthetic
Ikon B1 OSS
Feather Hi-stainless
Proraso white asb

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Shaving in a smoke filled bathroom this morning I had the silkiest of shaves. The Ikon bamboo handle was put to far better use today with the OSS head. I cannot honestly tell the difference between the closed an the open side as far as results go. I had a comfortable and close shave with no damage to any part of the face. Shaving bliss. I'm loving the strong scent of the Solstice too.
 
Fri 2nd Oct.

Omega 1126 boar
P & B Pall Mall
ER 1912 -Bathroom Set
Gem S/S [ 2 ]
Floid Vigoroso A/S Lotion

Two strokes in and I knew the blade On The Streamline was off. As I was lathered to go The !912 came to the rescue, and the finished Shave was not bad for a quick one. Quite odd that some Blades in the same pack give up very quickly, though not a regular occurrence for me.

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Most of my Badger brushes seem to do that. The lather goes in the brush rather than on it. Still perfectly usable lather and gets on the face with ease. That was also the biggest difference I notices with my only synth brush, the lather sits on its rather than in the brush.
This is my 1st SHD Silvertip brush....so very dense and kinda...ermmm how to say it....floppy? Perhaps too much water trapped inside...will give it another go tomorrow...
 
razor - Yaqi Katana - single edge - on a ES s/s handle

@Satanfriendly - C. - if you haven't tried a Katana - I seriously recommend it to you in your quest for Zen razors - the sound of one edge shaving - Om mani padme hum. :)
I will will be lead by your recommendation and have a good think.

This Zen is turning more in to an impossibility (an anti-Zen). Which in theory equates not to a search but more an assault on my bank account.
$9 delivered from Aliexpress for the head only
Guys, just FYI, Aliexpress vendors conduct online LIVE sales on selected days. You can check it out with either their apps or the site. Yaqi often has their LIVE sale on Friday from 1600pm to 1800pm their local time. Brushes and razors go from between 20% to 50% to 99%. I missed today's session due to work. Last week missed the limited number SE complete razor for 99%.
So far, I snagged 2 synthetic brushes for only USD10 and 1 slant head for USD4 all delivered.
If you like better quality brush, Oumo held their LIVE on Wednesday. I dare not enter...lest I am tempted.
 
Guys, just FYI, Aliexpress vendors conduct online LIVE sales on selected days. You can check it out with either their apps or the site. Yaqi often has their LIVE sale on Friday from 1600pm to 1800pm their local time. Brushes and razors go from between 20% to 50% to 99%. I missed today's session due to work. Last week missed the limited number SE complete razor for 99%.
So far, I snagged 2 synthetic brushes for only USD10 and 1 slant head for USD4 all delivered.
If you like better quality brush, Oumo held their LIVE on Wednesday. I dare not enter...lest I am tempted.
Good shout - there's also flash deals that last between 24 hours and 5 days that are worth looking out for. These are for specific items - not to be confused with Ali Express' DFS frequency sales
 
Friday AM 2020-10-02
Groucho Marx's Birthday
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Rooney Stubby 3 Porcelain Finest (26/54)
Martin de Candre shaving soap
H&S P076-SB Titanium
Wilkinson London Bridge (5)
Armani Acqua di Giò aftershave

Another great shave. Said Groucho, "I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn't arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I'm going to be happy in it."
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Friday 2nd October (am)


Semogue Galahad-C3 Horsehair - Tabac - Henson Shaving/Med Prep - Tabac EDC

2nd shave with the Henson this morning.Extremely good result. The brush on its first outing......was perhaps a little disappointing.
02/10/20

Razor: Yaqi Katana
Blade: Gillette Winner (1)
Brush: Dscosmetics 2B
Soap: Tabac
Pre: Proraso Red
ASL: Proraso Red
ASB: Tabac

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Of all the 'classics'...Tolstoy, Tchaikovsky, Tolkien...there is only one true original: Tabac:cool:;)
 
This is my 1st Silvertip... very floppy...will give it another go tomorrow...
So you're a silvertip virgin eh? Nuthin' to be ashamed of...everyone gets a 'floppy' now and then. Have you had your first wet shavers' dream yet? It's called a synthetic...best brush ever! As they say: one in the hand is worth one in the ....er...brush... or, er, something like that:unsure::rolleyes::eek:
(TBH for someone called chard, I'm very surprised at your admission! Oooo errr!)
 
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