SOTD : Saturday 3rd April to Friday 9th April 2021.
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Congratulations on your first SOTD post, we hope to see many more, great set up.
Paul.
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Thank you mateCongratulations on your first SOTD post, we hope to see many more, great set up.
Paul.
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Friday AM 2021-04-09
Dried powdered milk patented this date, 1872
Rooney Stubby 3 Porcelain Finest (26/54)
Chicago shaving soap (vintage)
Paradigm 17-4/Triad Aristocrat Brass
Wilkinson Sword 'New' (10)
Brooks Brothers aftershave
The soap really required a lot of work again to get a good lather. Regardless of the sales/business ethics controversies, the 17-4 is still the smoothest razor I have ever used.
Dried powdered milk patented this date, 1872
Rooney Stubby 3 Porcelain Finest (26/54)
Chicago shaving soap (vintage)
Paradigm 17-4/Triad Aristocrat Brass
Wilkinson Sword 'New' (10)
Brooks Brothers aftershave
The soap really required a lot of work again to get a good lather. Regardless of the sales/business ethics controversies, the 17-4 is still the smoothest razor I have ever used.
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SOTD 9th April
Brush - Yaqi Butterscotch 22mm Cashmere
Razor - Star Model 100
Blade - Gillette Super Blue #4
Soap - Razorock XXX Fresco sample
Post - Lea 3in1 ASB
Everything came together beautifully for this shave. Really enjoyed using this blade.
Continue to stay safe and enjoy your shaves.
Brush - Yaqi Butterscotch 22mm Cashmere
Razor - Star Model 100
Blade - Gillette Super Blue #4
Soap - Razorock XXX Fresco sample
Post - Lea 3in1 ASB
Everything came together beautifully for this shave. Really enjoyed using this blade.
Continue to stay safe and enjoy your shaves.
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- Location
- Plymouth, Devonshire.
Good evening you fine bunch.
Soap - OSP Sandalwood
Brush - Simpson T3
Razor - Progress (4) (2)
Blade - Gillette 7 O’clock Sharpedge #2
Post - Boots Freshwood
Splash - OSP Sandalwood
First time with the T3 and I really enjoyed using it, whipped up a great lather with the OSP but I really don’t get the Sandalwood in mine, neither from the tub or when lathered.
Finished off with the brilliant Boots balm and a good splash of the OSP splash.
A great shave this evening
Have a great weekend gents, stay safe.
Soap - OSP Sandalwood
Brush - Simpson T3
Razor - Progress (4) (2)
Blade - Gillette 7 O’clock Sharpedge #2
Post - Boots Freshwood
Splash - OSP Sandalwood
First time with the T3 and I really enjoyed using it, whipped up a great lather with the OSP but I really don’t get the Sandalwood in mine, neither from the tub or when lathered.
Finished off with the brilliant Boots balm and a good splash of the OSP splash.
A great shave this evening
Have a great weekend gents, stay safe.
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Friday 9th April
French Pink Clay & Charcoal Face Soap
Dalit/Vitos Hybrid Sandalwood Shaving Soap
Haryali Rosewood w/Blonde Boar 22mm
Yaqi Katana DLC w/Star Bakelite Handle
Gillette 365 (1)
Pinaud Clubman Special Reserve Aftershave Cologne
I've always enjoyed the lowly Gillette 365 and tonight was no exception ...
To my mind, the 365 is Gillette India's simple, no-frills, good, honest stainless blade; even the GWS has pretentions, thinking itself King of the Slums. It's basic. That said, my tuck is 13 Rs (for 5) compared to 24 Rs for a pack of 10 Gillette 7 O'Clock PermaSharp and 25 Rs for a pack of 10 Gillette Wilkinson Sword! Yes, 26 Rs (for 10) equivalent if you run out of fingers!
Hmmm ...
Packed in tucks of 5 I think indicates that the 365 is destined for the home shaver. It is still pretty low-brow and delivers a sharp and capable shave, and while I wouldn't say it's not smooth, more, it's not raw. Sharpness is akin to the Gillette 7 O'Clock PermaSharp or the various Super Stainless from SuperMax, but it's by no means as smooth as either class of blade.
If you hanker after a carbon-like shave from a stainless blade and can't quite handle the Shark Stainless, then this blade might well be the one for you.
Off the first shave, I can't quite give it an 8/10 where I've rated the Gillette 7 O'Clock PermaSharp and the majority of the various Super Stainless from SuperMax, nor quite give it a 7.9 which is what I've rated the very pedestrian Vidyut/SuperMax Economy Stainless. So, 7.8 for now.
I'll give it another run tomorrow, as second uses often produce a depth of character ...
French Pink Clay & Charcoal Face Soap
Dalit/Vitos Hybrid Sandalwood Shaving Soap
Haryali Rosewood w/Blonde Boar 22mm
Yaqi Katana DLC w/Star Bakelite Handle
Gillette 365 (1)
Pinaud Clubman Special Reserve Aftershave Cologne
I've always enjoyed the lowly Gillette 365 and tonight was no exception ...
To my mind, the 365 is Gillette India's simple, no-frills, good, honest stainless blade; even the GWS has pretentions, thinking itself King of the Slums. It's basic. That said, my tuck is 13 Rs (for 5) compared to 24 Rs for a pack of 10 Gillette 7 O'Clock PermaSharp and 25 Rs for a pack of 10 Gillette Wilkinson Sword! Yes, 26 Rs (for 10) equivalent if you run out of fingers!
Hmmm ...
Packed in tucks of 5 I think indicates that the 365 is destined for the home shaver. It is still pretty low-brow and delivers a sharp and capable shave, and while I wouldn't say it's not smooth, more, it's not raw. Sharpness is akin to the Gillette 7 O'Clock PermaSharp or the various Super Stainless from SuperMax, but it's by no means as smooth as either class of blade.
If you hanker after a carbon-like shave from a stainless blade and can't quite handle the Shark Stainless, then this blade might well be the one for you.
Off the first shave, I can't quite give it an 8/10 where I've rated the Gillette 7 O'Clock PermaSharp and the majority of the various Super Stainless from SuperMax, nor quite give it a 7.9 which is what I've rated the very pedestrian Vidyut/SuperMax Economy Stainless. So, 7.8 for now.
I'll give it another run tomorrow, as second uses often produce a depth of character ...
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SoTd
Just had one of the most wonderful shaves immersed in the Czech and Speake no.88 scent kindly gifted by @Blademonkey great performer too really enjoyed this one..the Koraat near wedge is an absolute dream to shave with ! Feeling smooth and refreshed enjoy the rest of you’re evening
Just had one of the most wonderful shaves immersed in the Czech and Speake no.88 scent kindly gifted by @Blademonkey great performer too really enjoyed this one..the Koraat near wedge is an absolute dream to shave with ! Feeling smooth and refreshed enjoy the rest of you’re evening
Today's Shave
Gillette contour plus
Simpson Trafalgar T3 Synthetic
Proraso green pre shave
Proraso green Shaving Soap Bowl lathered
Proraso green Aftershave Balm
Results BSS WTG
I was going to shave this morning, but a watch movement was delivered, so I had work to do [ ]<<<< insert sound of a whip cracking here at your leisure)
Enjoy your evening gentlemen, and any ladies also.
I keep forgetting the ladies, I most humbly apologise to our females I'm not a penis welding supresser it's just being lazy on my part.
Gillette contour plus
Simpson Trafalgar T3 Synthetic
Proraso green pre shave
Proraso green Shaving Soap Bowl lathered
Proraso green Aftershave Balm
Results BSS WTG
I was going to shave this morning, but a watch movement was delivered, so I had work to do [ ]<<<< insert sound of a whip cracking here at your leisure)
Enjoy your evening gentlemen, and any ladies also.
I keep forgetting the ladies, I most humbly apologise to our females I'm not a penis welding supresser it's just being lazy on my part.
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- Broughty Ferry
SOTD, Friday 09 April 2021
Pre-shave: Kiehl's Facial Wash, followed by cold water splash.
Soap: Gentleman's Groom Room - Essence of Scotland Scottish Heather Traditional Shaving Soap.
Brush: Blackland (Signature).
Razor: Muhle Rocca R96
Blade: Bic Chrome (Day 1).
Post: Cold water splash, Floris No 89 EDT, followed by Floris 89 Aftershave.
I had a busy morning at work; skipped a shave, then at 12:00 ish heard of the passing of the Duke of Edinburgh. I had a shave during my lunch hour thinking of events, I was drawn to the Rocca R96 - in part its sombre black finish, and its elegant, clean lines; the Bic Chrome blade, from Greece and the Floris No 89 Edt and Aftershave - the navel link from the association with Ian Flemming.
A 2 pass shave, WTG and XTG - BBS finish with no issues to report. My first run out with the Rocca R96 and a Bic blade - very, very smooth and efficient.
SWMBO is a nurse, and when she came in tonight, my first thought was God, I hope I can have 73 years together with you.
Wishing everyone well, look after yourselves and yours.
Chris
Pre-shave: Kiehl's Facial Wash, followed by cold water splash.
Soap: Gentleman's Groom Room - Essence of Scotland Scottish Heather Traditional Shaving Soap.
Brush: Blackland (Signature).
Razor: Muhle Rocca R96
Blade: Bic Chrome (Day 1).
Post: Cold water splash, Floris No 89 EDT, followed by Floris 89 Aftershave.
I had a busy morning at work; skipped a shave, then at 12:00 ish heard of the passing of the Duke of Edinburgh. I had a shave during my lunch hour thinking of events, I was drawn to the Rocca R96 - in part its sombre black finish, and its elegant, clean lines; the Bic Chrome blade, from Greece and the Floris No 89 Edt and Aftershave - the navel link from the association with Ian Flemming.
A 2 pass shave, WTG and XTG - BBS finish with no issues to report. My first run out with the Rocca R96 and a Bic blade - very, very smooth and efficient.
SWMBO is a nurse, and when she came in tonight, my first thought was God, I hope I can have 73 years together with you.
Wishing everyone well, look after yourselves and yours.
Chris
