SOTD : Saturday 27th June - Friday 03th July 2020

Date:- 28 June 2020

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- WCS Two-Tone Tall (Blue & White) Extra Dense Synth. 26/56mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Declaration Grooming ~ Gratiot League Square
Razor/Blade:- Muhle R41 attach to iKon Bulldog / Polsilver Super Iridium #2
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Natural Glycerin (20 drops) & Tea Tree Antiseptic (10) / The Stray Whisker Aftershave Balm (Australian made)

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SOTD : 28th June 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.


Wilko ~ Men's Face Wash + shaving Oil.



Brush: Semogue 1470.



Face Lather.



Soap : Lea Shave Stick.



Blade: Chinese Gillette Wilkinson Sword .(2)


Razor: Merkur ~ 39C.


Post:

Cold Water Face Rinse./Homemade peppermint eucalyptus, Tea Tree , lemon essential Oils + menthol crystals Witch Hazel Mixture./ Williams ~ Aqua Velva ASL. (Spanish Version)


Aloe Vera Gel.


A relaxing sunday morning shave....After the near BBS shave i had yesterday only 2 + pick passes were all that was necessary to make my face silky smooth again.

Finishing the shave off with a generous dollop of Aloe Vera Gel.

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

Stay safe, and enjoy you sunday ladies & gentlemen.:cool:

 
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SOTD 28th June 2020

Razor - Karve #C Plate
Blade - Souplex
Soap - Signature Soaps - Goats milk. ( Capra )
Brush - Semogue TSN 2018 LE Badger
Post - Signature Soaps - Hybernia aftershave splash ( On test )
Frag - Lemon Line -Mancera edp

Another shave using the lovely Signature Soaps shaving soap, this time it was the unscented goats milk soap.
Just as with the lavender soap this burst into a thick creamy lather with ease and was slick and protective and left my skin feeling soft and supple.

I seem to be picking out my Karve razor for use more and more, I don't have a strict rotation of razors, just what takes my fancy on any given day.
Again I used the " C" plate as this feels like my " baby bear" plate ( just perfect ) especaly when used with a Souplex blade.

I was left perfectly shaven and left with baby smooth skin, as the goats milk soap is unscented I used the Hybernia aftershave splash that I an testing for Brian and again there was a little sting but not unpleasant and then it felt quite soothing, the scent to my nose was of lemon and lime and a touch of lavender, very nice indeed.

My frag for today was Lemon Line from Mancera, it's just straight up lemon and very refreshing and the scent is long lasting.

Untill the next time, stay safe and be happy! :)

Paul.

@BrianH
 
Sun 28 SOTD
Soap RazoRock Blue BarberShop 1st Use
Bowl Timeless
Brush DS Cosmetics 26mm 2 Band Badger
Razor RazoRock German 37 Slant
Blade Feather 5th
Post & Aftershave
Ice Water + Special Thayers Mix
Hyaluronic + Gatsby Splash
Good creamy & slick lather from the soap but scent is abit mild and not really my type...for now.
Shave with razor paired with blade feels really smooth and comfortable. Feather blade is truly the sharpest. Can feel it mowing down stubbles even at the most difficult area without any tugs & skips. Despite being very careful with pressure and angle...absolutely cannot make even the slightest mistake while using a Feather! Caught a nick when mistakenly put the razor against the skin at wrong angle. Mysterious weepers too. 3+1 multiple passes and inspite of mistakes...one of the closest shave. Rating 8/10 eventhough a BBS result.
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Gillette ‘57 British Rocket HD 500
Feather‌ ‌Hi-Stainless‌ ‌Platinum‌
Simpsons‌ ‌Commodore‌ ‌X3‌ ‌Best‌ ‌Badger‌
Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Shaving Cream
Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Aftershave

 
28/06/20
Lather Catcher Sunday
Cold Water Shave
Brush: Vintage Vulfix service #3 1950's
Soap: Vintage Cussons 1950's
Razor: Kampfe Star HR-14A - Jayaruh Box #23 & handle
Blade: GEM PTFE S/S (5)
Post shave: Cold water Rinse, Shower, EO infused Witch Hazel
Balm: Vintage Tabac Black
Aftershave: Tabac
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A very close BBS finish today from 3 full passes, giving some indication from the Witch Hazel and aftershave.
I noticed i lost a couple of bristles from the brush, i may not have soaked it long enough as i think they snapped rather than fell out, she is getting on in years for an original knotted brush so needs a bit more tenderness when using.
Saying that, what a lovely shave, smiling from ear to ear.
Stay safe and Enjoy your day All.
 
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SOTD 28th June 2020

Razor - Karve #C Plate
Blade - Souplex
Soap - Signature Soaps - Goats milk. ( Capra )
Brush - Semogue TSN 2018 LE Badger
Post - Signature Soaps - Hybernia aftershave splash ( On test )
Frag - Lemon Line -Mancera edp

Another shave using the lovely Signature Soaps shaving soap, this time it was the unscented goats milk soap.
Just as with the lavender soap this burst into a thick creamy lather with ease and was slick and protective and left my skin feeling soft and supple.

I seem to be picking out my Karve razor for use more and more, I don't have a strict rotation of razors, just what takes my fancy on any given day.
Again I used the " C" plate as this feels like my " baby bear" plate ( just perfect ) especaly when used with a Souplex blade.

I was left perfectly shaven and left with baby smooth skin, as the goats milk soap is unscented I used the Hybernia aftershave splash that I an testing for Brian and again there was a little sting but not unpleasant and then it felt quite soothing, the scent to my nose was of lemon and lime and a touch of lavender, very nice indeed.

My frag for today was Lemon Line from Mancera, it's just straight up lemon and very refreshing and the scent is long lasting.

Untill the next time, stay safe and be happy! :)

Paul.

@BrianH
Thanks Paul, I can adjust the little sting very easily. Regards Brian
 
Sunday, 28 June 2020

PreShave: Warm to hot water, most from the boiled kettle some from the tap
Cream: GFT Rose
Brush: Kent BK8
Bowl: My recycled T&H cream bowl
Razor: Merkur Futur
Blade Astra Platinum (2)

Post Shave: Alum

Fragrance: Floris 89

Another three pass BBS shave with the Futur, set at 6, 5, and 5. I really like the razor—seems to work well with every blade so far.

Have a good Sunday
 
28/06/20
Lather Catcher Sunday
Cold Water Shave
Brush: Vintage Vulfix service #3 1950's
Soap: Vintage Cussons 1950's
Razor: Kampfe Star HR-14A - Jayaruh Box #23 & handle
Blade: GEM PTFE S/S (5)
Post shave: Cold water Rinse, Shower, EO infused Witch Hazel
Balm: Vintage Tabac Black
Aftershave: Tabac
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A very close BBS finish today from 3 full passes, giving some indication from the Witch Hazel and aftershave.
I noticed i lost a couple of bristles from the brush, i may not have soaked it long enough as i think they snapped rather than fell out, she is getting on in years for an original knotted brush so needs a bit more tenderness when using.
Saying that, what a lovely shave, smiling from ear to ear.
Stay safe and Enjoy your day All.
What a tremendous looking razor, Tony. Any modification necessary for the Gem blade?
 
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