SOTD : Saturdy 28th March to 3th April 2020

I had such a close shave yesterday using my 6/8 Kropp I hardly have a need for a shave today! :) so maybe another straight razor shave tomorrow!
It must be all the skin stretching involved that gives what appears to be a closer shave than with a DE razor although I get close shaves with a DE but the stubble grows back quicker, it's odd that I've only just noticed this!

Have a good day whatever you are doing,

Paul.
 
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Homelike Start Razor ; Polsilver Stainless (4) ; RazoRock F400 34mm Synthetic ; Wickham Soap Co. 1912 Club Cola ; Raw Supremo Facial Moisturiser⁠

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My theme for this particular shave was 'A week of tugging'

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Pulling on a long length - Brass Colonial General
Handling a short length - Schick Proline
Pulling from behind - Razorock 400
Pushing in - L'Occitane Cade

Nearly the end of a week at work, a week of being socially sensible and a week of being captive onboard. It has been a good week for letting the Chief Mate do some tugging while I observed and took photos of him taking things in his own hands :unsure:

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Instructions slyly written on the side of a ship

A conversation someone heard between me and a pilot a few weeks back. They couldn't send it on to me fast enough via WhatsApp. :rolleyes:

Pilot: I'm right in the bell mouth dont pull me off yet.

You: I'm right aft with nothing on just the occasional snatch

As for the shave. Brilliant and more than enough to give me big grin status. I can't even think how many shaves this particular blade has seen but not showing any signs of throwing its hand in yet. SE's, the way to go.

Smoother than I care to think and smelling like the salty sailor I am

Ah well. Have some Japanese ladies and have wonderful days

 
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SOTD : 31st March 2020.



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Shaving recipe for today.



Prep: Warm shower:/ Imperial Leather ~ Sea Minerals & Black Mint Shower Gel.


Pre:


Warm wet flannel to my face.


Simple ~ Sensitive Pure Soap Bar.


Brush: Chinese unbranded Horsehair.


Face Lather.



Soap: La Toja Shave Stick.



Blade: Gillette Winner.(3)


Razor: Pearl ~ SBF-11 TTO.


Post:

Cold Water Face Rinse./Homemade Lavender, eucalyptus + Tea Tree Oil Witch Hazel Mixture./La Toja ASL.


Aloe Vera Gel.


Greetings,


Another superb indian made razor & blade duo, mowing through my stubble with effortless ease.

The la toja shave stick provided a wonderful slick protective lather in a short space of time,with the chinese horsehair brush,which i forgot to add to the photo,anyway i had enough lather for the full shave without re-applying the stick to my face, leaving a great post shave feel.

Another pleasurable 3 pass + pick ups near BBS shave with no errors to report.

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

My face is feeling super smooth & smelling devine. ;)

Stay safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.:cool:
 
Tuesday‌ ‌03.31.20‌ ‌SOTD‌

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Gillette British Aristocrat #66 in case
Personna‌ ‌Platinum‌ ‌Chrome‌ ‌Israeli‌ ‌Red‌ ‌(3)‌
Frank‌ ‌Shaving‌ ‌2‌ ‌Band‌ ‌Finest‌ ‌Badger‌ ‌Extra‌ ‌Long‌ ‌Handle‌
Chiseled Face Sherlock Shaving Soap
Chiseled Face Sherlock Aftershave Splash

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Razor: Rocca 96 v4
Blade: Platinum Super
Brush: RazorRock Monster
Soap: Saponificio Bignoli Agrumi
ASL: Extro Cosmesi Bergomotto de Calabria

A new soap and brush day - from Connaught Shaving. The Bignoli soap was amazing, the Monster certainly is a monster! Citrus smells complimented by the Bergomotto edt.

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Date:- 31 March 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:- Barrister & Mann ~ Leviathan
Razor/Blade:- EJ 3one6 / Wizamet Super Iridium #7
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Natural Glycerin (20 drops) & Tea Tree Antiseptic (10)
 
Tuesday's Shave

The Signature Soaps are giving me a hard time trying to decide which is my favourite , this ones a real contender Grapefruit , Frankinsense and Lavender, they just blend together wonderfully.

Preshave: Argan Oil Soap
Soap: Signature Soaps Vectis
Razor: Karve SB Brass D Plate
Blade: Polsilver Lodz
Brush: Shavemac 24mm Synthetic Fan
Splash: Aqua Velva - Ice Blue
Balm: Bart's Rosemary and Sandalwood
EDT: Essence DarK Blue (Lidl)

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31/03/2020
Pre: Hot Shower
Brush: Simpson Chubby 2
Soap: Faena Dorica
Razor: Rocnel SE-P 316
Blade: Perma-sharp SE (3)
Post shave: Alum Block, cold water splash, Witch Hazel
Balm: Barts Balm Grapefruit & Pink Pepper Lotion / Gucci AS Balm
Aftershave: Copycat Oud Wood

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A change today for a little variety,
A face lather with the Simpson synth and the bloomed Faena, the brush holds enough soap for 3 passes plus, to my snout the scent is delicate and is a woodsy scent, quite nice actually.
3 easy Passes for a BBS finish, the Blade has been banked and the razor cleaned and stored until next time.
The Barts Balm Grapefruit & Pink Pepper lotion is no more, i would buy it again - after i use up a lot more of my balm & lotion collection.
Stay safe and enjoy your day All
 
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