S.O.T.D. Saturday 21st March to Friday 27th March 2015

[GDCarrington]

26 March 2015

 

[Norfolkdick]

Soap : 'Lilac' created by John Hallock AKA The Mad Scientist
Brush : Simpsons Classic 2 Best Badger
Razor : Merkur 1904
Blade : Scottish Perma-Sharp
Post : Pitralon + TOBS Herbal Aftershave Cream
Fragrance : Geo F Trumper Ajaccio Violets

Fine shave! John's creations and scents are great, I believe he uses Arko soap then gives it a twist. Next up for me is his 'Honeysuckle Fir' soap. Also have a tube of Bozzano shave cream from Brazil! Anyone tried this one before?

Greetings Ian

That Bozzano shaving cream could be perfect for giving yourself a 'Brazilian'

Sorry I'll get my coat!

Regards
Dick.

 

[Ian T]

Soap : 'Lilac' created by John Hallock AKA The Mad Scientist
Brush : Simpsons Classic 2 Best Badger
Razor : Merkur 1904
Blade : Scottish Perma-Sharp
Post : Pitralon + TOBS Herbal Aftershave Cream
Fragrance : Geo F Trumper Ajaccio Violets

Fine shave! John's creations and scents are great, I believe he uses Arko soap then gives it a twist. Next up for me is his 'Honeysuckle Fir' soap. Also have a tube of Bozzano shave cream from Brazil! Anyone tried this one before?

Greetings Ian

That Bozzano shaving cream could be perfect for giving yourself a 'Brazilian'

Sorry I'll get my coat!

Regards
Dick.

Ha,ha,ha...I was just asking for that one! :icon_razz:

 

[slantman]

Shavecraft 102 Slant Wolfman WR3 Handle
Derby
Simpson Colonel Best
Mickey Lee Italian Stallion Soap
Nivea Sensitive Balm
Pitralon Classic AFter Shave

 

[jim3rg]

Prep: Hot wash with dove soap.
Soap: Razorock Nervous Wreck.
Brush: Vie-Long Horse.
Razor 1: 9/16 ERN barbers notch.
Razor 2: Edwin Jagger DE89.
Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux #3.
Post: Nivea sensitive balm.

3 pass shave 2 with the ERN WTG/XTG, 1 ATG with the DE89. I had a couple of singing strokes from the ERN, never had that with any razor before.

Nice and smooth I did have 1 inch long cut which I was kind of lucky is wasnt too bad, i felt the razor catch, as soon as it did I stopped and reversed the stroke. Although it did bleed a little it had stopped by the time I finished the pass.

Have a good day folks.

Jim

 

[fancontroller]

Prep: Hot shower
Pre: Noxzema Cleansing cream
Soap: Krampert's Bay Rum
Bowl: Woodhead Tall Large Scuttle
Brush: MÜHLE Kosmo 23mm silvertip synthetic
Razor: Merkur Progress @2.5, 2, 1.5
Blade: Rapira Swedish SS (3)
After: Barbershop Bay Rum, Crabtree & Evelyn -Sandalwood ASB

Second use of Krampert's Bay Rum soap and it's the most authentic I've tried IMO - reminds me of Steve's Barbershop AS. Great easy lather performed exactly as it should. It did redden my skin just a touch but not irritating or long lasting. I also noticed that my skin feels tight afterwards which is unusual but not unpleasant.

Have a great day, folks.

 

[FrankieG]

Calani Dubai shaving soap
TGN 22mm Finest in Vulfix 404 handle
ATT R1 Kronos
Gillette 7 O'Clock Black (2)
Penhaligon's Opus 1870 ASB
Penhaligon's Opus 1870 EDT

Nothing shabby about this shave, and apparently I smell good too

 

[jaguar]

Simpson Tulip 2 Super Two Band
D.R. Harris Marlborough SS
Weber DLC Bulldog
Gillette 7 O'Clock Blue SP
D.R. Harris Windsor AS Milk

 

[782sirbrian]

Thursday 26th March

Warm shower
Hot towel
B&M Bay Rum scuttle lathered
Finest Badger brush made by myself
Gillette Red Tip Superspeed (Made in England)
Gillette 7 O'Clock Blue SP (1)
Cold rinse
Thayers Superhazel
DR Harris Bay Rum aftershave

First use of this blade, sharp and smooth I was given a few in a pif. Not sure if I'll buy any in bulk they're one of the more expensive Russian blades that's become available again recently.

 

[Occams Razor]

Thursday 26th
Razor - Ikon shavecraft 101
Blade - Feather Hi Stainless
Brush - Simpson Chubby 2 (best badger)
Soap - D R Harris Arlington (limited edition)
Post - D R Harris Arlington A/S

Yesterday's second shave with the GEM Micromatic, that I had on loan, resulted in more irritation so has been gratefully returned to Dharte001. That's saved me a few quid... Or has it!??

 

[pjgh]

Bulldog Face Wash
T&H No.10 Finest Shaving Cream
Semogue 1305 Pure Bristle
Star Cru-Steel & GEM Stainless (5)
Hot Rinse & Cold Rinse
Witch Hazel Toner
Puig Quorum Aftershave Lotion
Puig Quorum EDT

Face Lathered
Two Pass - WTG & WTG (Slide)

 

[Occams Razor]

Soap : 'Lilac' created by John Hallock AKA The Mad Scientist
Brush : Simpsons Classic 2 Best Badger
Razor : Merkur 1904
Blade : Scottish Perma-Sharp
Post : Pitralon + TOBS Herbal Aftershave Cream
Fragrance : Geo F Trumper Ajaccio Violets

Fine shave! John's creations and scents are great, I believe he uses Arko soap then gives it a twist. Next up for me is his 'Honeysuckle Fir' soap. Also have a tube of Bozzano shave cream from Brazil! Anyone tried this one before?

That lilac smelt just like the real thing Ian, pleased it worked well for you. Hope the honeysuckle fir' is as good. Got me inspired to nick the wife aromatherapy oils and have a go.

 

[Nishy]

Westholme latigo
Kanayama cordovan
Filarmonica sub cero
Aloe vera lotion
Sterling Sharp Dressed Man
M&F beehive 3 band blonde badger
Men's society lemon and thyme post shave balm
Pinaud clubman a/s

Faceturbation time

 

[DamianJ]

First run out with my new stainless handle. Liking the extra weight, but it's certainly making me want an all stainless razor.

Razor: Edwin Jagger DE89 with stainless handle
Blade: Sputnik
Soap: Razorock XX (not had this long, descent soap but disappointingly very little scent)
Brush: Muhle Synthetic Silvertip
ASB: Boots Freshwood

 

[Smiler]

Vitos soap
Omega boar
EJ DE89
Gillette Silver Blue (3)
C&E West Indian limes balm
Davidoff Coolwater

 

[Darkbulb]

Fourth day with Gillette Black Beauty - great razor.

Razor: Gillette Black Beauty
Blade: Rapira
Brush: SOC Boar
Soap: Arko in vintage tin
A/S: Myrsol Blue