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SOTD 20190422.

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J&T® mansonia wood / OUMO Brush synth.
Jabones by Luna “Reedición especial foroafeitado” shaving soap.
Timeless Ti 0.68 OC / Stork Ti "Taipan" handle.
Derby Premium (8).
Butterfly Florida water.
 
Monday

Valobra Menthol
RazoRock Disrupter 22mm
Face lather
Gillette Aristocrat 1947
Gillette Silver Blue
Thayer's Rose Petal and Aloe Vera
Fine Snake Bite

Cool face for lovely warm weather. The Aristocrat paired beautifully with the Silver Blues. This is the first time with these blades; and I'm glad I got 25 to try. Very sharp and smooth.

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Mon 22nd April
RazoRock Plissoft 22mm
Vitos Super Red
Supply SE-V1 + V2 No3 plate
Schick -Chick [ 7 ]
Massimo Dutti A/S Lotion

I can confirm that a V2 plate fits the V1 Razor well enough to turn it from a lacklustre Razor into a competent one. I got this plate direct from the manufacturer as despite my best efforts the Original was too mild to deal with my toughest growth, and I advised him so. Though it has taken me longer than usual to get used to this Razor, I regularly get smooth and comfortables Shaves , and with a bit of extra work get a nice close all round finish. I feel sure that the V2 will go down well with those Folk who have lighter growth than mine.

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21/4/19

Soap - Vitos Red Coco
Brush - Yaqi Plissoft Barbershop
Razor - Wilkinson Classic
Blade - Lord Classic SS
Post - Witch Hazel
Balm - Nivea Cooling
AS - Benjamin's Bay Rum

I imagine like many others on this forum when it comes to blades my significant collection seems to be dominated by Gillette's modern offerings (blades - largely PPI, some Indian) and as excellent as they are it can be quite nice to have an occasional alternative. I've tried a significant proportion of Lord's offerings and the Classic Stainless Steel is one of the ones I seem to prefer over the others, it works well with the plastic Wilkinson Sword Classic.

For the brush, my seldom used Yaqi Plissoft barbershop is favouring a rare extended run out. Today I used it with one my favourite soaps, Vitos Red Coco - one that I seem to always use with a boar brush. I was somewhat amazed at how much more efficient the Yaqi Plissoft is, it seemed to need a fraction of the soap my boars seem to require!
 
churchilllafemme said:
Monday AM 2019-04-22 Earth Day

Moss Anniversary Slate scuttle
Rooney Emillion 2 Porcelain-Jade Finest (26/54)
Crabtree & Evelyn Sweet Almond Oil shaving soap (tallow)
Wolfman WR1-SB Titanium/Triad Polished-Satin Diamond Titanium
Personna 74 Tungsten (21)
Col. Conk Almond aftershave balm
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22/4/19

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Pre: Pears Original Transparent
Brush: Semogue 620
Soap: Palmolive stick cut & fitted to old tub
Blade: Astra SP (2)
Razor: Merkur Futur (#2.5)
Post shave: Alum Block, cold water splash, homemade Witch Hazel with Lemon & Lime, Cedarwood, Arabian Musk oil
Balm: E45
A/S: Floid MV

A smooth irritation free 2 pass shave.
Face lathered from tub of cut down Palmolive sticks pressed into an old cream tub. It worked really well and no waste.
I found the Futur a little awkward to start with and nicked myself twice around the jaw line, nothing serious and the stick sorted it out. I could shave daily with both the Futur and Progress on medium settings without issue.
With the medium to efficient razors I would be better off using at weekends when I can be more deliberate and careful. I will see how it goes.
Technique, technique, technique.
E45 to moisturise and a splash of Floid.
Have a nice night all.
 
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