SOTD : Saturday 27th April - Friday 3th May

Tony'schin said:
30/04/19
Round 2 !!
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Pre: 1912 Classic 24
Brush: Semogue 620
Soap: 1912 Classic 24
Razor: Rocnel SE SB "P"
Blade: 0.5 Astra SP
Post shave: Alum Block, cold water splash, homemade Witch Hazel with added oils
Balm: E45
A/S: Homemade Bay Rum courtesy of @Electrif

Round 2.
The Game changer on the subs bench.
Wow, what a different shave tonight, chalk and cheese.
I decided to use tried and tested soaps and pre shave, an Astra SP in the Razor. Still using great care I found my shaving angle quickly, the first pass went well with the blade Chirping through the stubble, a quick rinse and I think I am nearly done! Lathered up again for the 2nd pass, I decided to complete a mixed run ATG/XTG, with touch up as I went.
SUCCESS (y)
Again indications from Alum block, it was a close shave, cold water splash, a dash of homemade witch hazel. A large dollop of E45 finishing with @Electrif's Lovely Bay Rum.

Game changer not required!!

Yes I have a way to go to get a more comfortable finish and Arthur did say it may take some time to master. I like this razor and I will conquer my technique.

Obviously I wondered why yesterday's shave was pretty poor,
1, technique
2, technique
3, that nut on the end of the handle
4, A blade that had been in and out, travelled home in the razor box, fiddled with at home and then used over cautiously by that said nut on the end of the handle.

By, I love this shaving malarky!

Have a great night All.
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Well, now I'm much relieved. And thanks for the Bay Rum complement.
 
Tabac Tuesday SOTD

YaqI 24mm Tuxedo Marble Handle
Tabac Soap
Timeless 0.68 Scalloped
Voskhod (1)
Vitos Tobacco Aftershave

My YaqI Tuxedo is my favourite synthetic. It creates great lather from hard soaps and creams with ease. It's tips are the softest I've known too. A real pleaser.
Tabac soap ever fails to perform well. Lovely thick lather with excellent protection and glide.
Finished with Vitos Tobacco Aftershave. Excellent stuff - really hydrating with a nice scent.
 
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Well I was going to carry on with some vintage Gillette but as I enjoyed the Muhle R41 on Sunday I figured I would continue with another German razor and so today fell to the Merkur 34G. Loaded up with Kai this razor is the efficient equal of any razor I have over three passes.

Today's soap choice TFS Corte Sabauda which is a wonderful Spring and Summer scent. Vegan and a wonderful performer. Could be I dare say my desert island soap! The matching AS is fantastic and will pleasantly hang with you all day.

Off and running with a very pleasant three pass shave with BBS being the result. Topped off with the AS as mentioned and some English Laundry Notting Hill EDP and the matching deodorant stick. Perfect.

Happy shaves all!

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Merkur 34G
Blade: Kai Super Stainless
Brush: Simpson Chubby 1
Pre-Shave: Proraso White Lotion
Lather: Tcheon Fung Sing Corte Sabauda
Aftershave: Tcheon Fung Sing Corte Sabauda
Additional Care:
B.I.G. Co. Alum Block
English Laundry Notting Hill
English Laundry Notting Hill Deodorant Stick

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  • Timeless SS OC 0.95
  • Rapira Platinum Lux (5)
  • NOM Black Fibre
  • Dusy Klar Kabinett

BBS and a DFS, great shave, great smell also the Dusy, the NOM is a surprise, for such a cheap brush it performs like a charm, just the right amount of backbone to create a rich lather, after a good night sleep, i splashed on some Scottish Man AS, and now i am ready for another visit to Hospital, sigh, have a nice day you all!
 
Date:- 01 May 2019

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush:- Muhle Synth. v2.0 Silvertip Fibre Faux Horn 25/60mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Wholly Kaw ~ Lav Sublime
Razor/Blade:- Gillette Rocket HD500 (0.51mm) made in England 1950's / Vintage NOS Schick Plus Platinum #14
Post-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Natural Glycerin (20), Tea Tree Antiseptic (10), Lavender (15) & Peppermint (10 drops)
Fragrance:- Proraso Wood & Spice
 
Talbot Mont Ventoux
CRV Finest Premium Badger
Timeless 095 OC
Myrsol Agua Balsámica AS

Regards
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