SOTD: Saturday 4th - Friday 10th. May 2019.

Date:- 06 May 2019

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush:- Brush:- Edwin Jagger Synth. v2.0 Silvertip Fibre Faux Horn 25/58mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Valobra (4 shaving sticks press into a 250 ml plastic tub)
Razor/Blade:- Razorock Mission / Polsilver Super Iridium #2
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:- N/A

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Well.... at least I can still manage to shave, while I'm recovering from Men's flu
 
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SpeedyPC said:
Date:- 06 May 2019

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush:- Brush:- Edwin Jagger Synth. v2.0 Silvertip Fibre Faux Horn 25/58mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Valobra (4 shaving sticks press into a 250 ml plastic tub)
Razor/Blade:- Razorock Mission / Polsilver Super Iridium #2
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:- N/A

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Well.... at least I can still manage to shave, while I'm recovering from Men's flu
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But.....he shaves, he shaves! There is hope
 
Mon 6th May

RazoRock Syn. 24mm
Cyril Salter Solid soap
Gem Micromatic- Bullet Tip- FW
Gem S/S [ 3 ]
Massimo Dutti A/S Lotion

Wanted a no frills-Not Going Out Shave , and got it with this Gem Razor, I like the Micromatic Razors, and this one is particularly good, smooth and efficient I have no problems getting am excellent close all round finish. For me streets ahead of yeatdays Shave with an ER-HFT.

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06/05/19

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Pre: Pears Original Transparent
Brush: Semogue 620
Soap: Palmolive stick in Maca root pot
Razor: Occam Classic V2 Plate #2
Blade: Feather PB (1)
Post shave: Alum Block, cold water splash, homemade Witch Hazel with Lemon & Lime, Cedarwood, Arabian Musk oil
Balm: E45
A/S: Floid Mentolado VIgaroso

1st use of the Occam today, I decided on a super-lather as the blade does move and rattles, although, apparently it does not effect the shave. @Ferrum mentioned that the lather quietens it down.
I went for a 3 pass shave as I wanted to take my time as when i hold the razor it does not "feel" natural and i did not want to make any boo-boo's.
Starting i had to steepen the angle as the blade did not seem to be cutting, it could be the thin flat handle makes for a steeper angle. Even though the razor is very lightweight i applied no pressure whatsoever and the WTG pass went fine until i tried to manoeuvre around the RH side of my neck/Jaw/ear, i took a few attempt's to change the grip to get a correct head angle (with a round handle i just twist it in the fingers until the head is where i want it) - A very Comfortable efficient pass without any issues.
The ATG pass was easier without any issues with angle and you start to get a feel for the handle, the XTG was even more familiar. It does not take long before the "Strange" grip feel goes. The blade noise did not distract me at all during the shave as the Lather keeps everything quiet. At no point throughout the shave did the razor give the impression it was going to bite me.
i really enjoyed the experience and a very smooth finish has been achieved. Nothing from the Alum block which is always a bonus. a Dollop of E45 and a splash of Floid Mentolado Vigaroso Special Edition.
Feeling very nice with BBS chin and smelling pretty good too.
Enjoy the rest of the holiday weekend.
 
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So we continue with the Super Speeds and today fell to the 1953 Super Speed often referred to as a 40s style Super Speed. This particular 53 is quite efficient and a smooth shaver. It isn't as aggressive as a Red Tip but much more efficient than other SS of the same era.

Today's soap is new to me and it was quite nice. Amici by Italian Barber is a light citrus based scent with some grapefruit at the core. The scent is light off the puck and only a little more pronounced on the lather. Soap is slick and provides nice cushion I just wish it was a bit stronger.

Lathered up with the Simpson Colonel again today and again it didn't disappoint! Lovely two pass DFS achieved and out the door to work we go!

Happy week and shaves to all!

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Gillette Super Speed 1953
Blade: Perma-Sharp Super
Brush: Simpson Colonel X2L
Pre-Shave: Rocky Mountain Barber Company - Sandalwood Oil
Lather: Italian Barber Amici
Aftershave: Italian Barber Amici
Additional Care:
B.I.G. Co. Alum Block
Bath & Body Works Citron

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