S.O.T.D. Saturday 31st January to Friday 6th February 2015

RE: S.O.T.D/ Saturday 31st January to Friday 6th February 2015

Leisurely and comfortable BBS Saturday shave:

Shower
Proraso Pre-Shave (Green)
Maca Root shaving cream
Omega 49
Progress 2/1+/1
Rapira Swedish SS (1)
Cold splash
Proraso A/S
Bulldog Sensitive Moisturiser
Quorum EDT
 
RE: S.O.T.D/ Saturday 31st January to Friday 6th February 2015

Rockface pre shave
Stirling MITA soap
Plisson synthetic
Merkur 37c slant
rapira blade
florida water cologne
 
RE: S.O.T.D/ Saturday 31st January to Friday 6th February 2015

Saturday

Morning, all.

Prep: Claus Porto's Lime-oil face soap
Razor: EJ DE89
Blade: Green Gillette 7 o' clock (8)
Brush: Kabuki Bamboo
Shave soap: Wickham's Spice Trade
Aftershave: Indian Old Spice
Cologne: L'Air du Desert Marocain

Since the Gillette blade shows no sign flagging, I thought I'd keep using it for a bit. Good, close shave.
 
RE: S.O.T.D/ Saturday 31st January to Friday 6th February 2015

Prep: Hot shower
Pre: Murdock Avalon pre-shave oil
Soap: Trumper's Eucris cream
Bowl: Woodhead Pedestal
Brush: L'Occitane synthetic
Razor: ATT S1 Kronos
Blade: Sputnik (1)
After: Floid Black AS, C&E Sandalwood ASB, Trumper's Eucris cologne

Second use of the ATT Slant and getting used to it a little more. I'm getting BBS everywhere except round my chin so I must be doing something wrong there. I reckon the S1 plate takes more practice than the R plates. This Slant is a really smooth razor but also delivers a very close shave so for me it would be perfectly suitable for an everyday shave whereas I feel the Merkur 37c slant tends to be a little harsh for prolonged use.

Today will be spent cheek faceterbating and chin scratching. You enjoy yours in whatever way you feel.

 
RE: S.O.T.D/ Saturday 31st January to Friday 6th February 2015

Saturday morning

Hot towel
The piccolo
Sputnik
Kent BK2
Gold dach's soap
Alum
AV AS
Nivea soft

I love this Piccolo. For me Its in-between mild and aggressive or maybe Its aggressive but really forgiving. What do you say those that use one?
 
RE: S.O.T.D/ Saturday 31st January to Friday 6th February 2015

Oomer said:
I love this Piccolo. For me Its in-between mild and aggressive or maybe Its aggressive but really forgiving. What do you say those that use one?
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I think it's damned aggressive but used carefully can give a really smooth and enjoyable shave. It's also musical. It's one of my keepers. In fact with a heavy handle (from templ8) it handles better and is easier to use. Sputnik's a good choice for it.
 
S.O.T.D/ Saturday 31st January to Friday 6th February 2015

Vitos Extra Super
Omega boar
Wilkinson Sword Classic
Personna Chrome Platinum
Davidoff Coolwater aftershave
Nivea Coolkick ASB
Davidoff Coolwater EDT

Got a really good shave from the Wilkinson Sword Classic this morning. I've not used it in over 6 months as it always left me sore and irritated. Looks like a bit more experience has made all the difference! Have a good weekend everybody.
 
S.O.T.D/ Saturday 31st January to Friday 6th February 2015

Prep - Shower / Woods Of Windsor Cedar Woods soap / Pre-lather / 3 min steam towel
Razor - Gillette Slim Adjustable (at 5)
Blade - Gillette Silver Blue (#1)
Brush - Omega 20106
Soap - Straight up Arko
After - Frozen towel / Alum
Result - BBS
 
RE: S.O.T.D/ Saturday 31st January to Friday 6th February 2015



Third use of the Feather Super and it has become a highly effective and comfortable blade. These blades don't fit in my cobra, but I suspect they'd be too aggressive if they did as I find the Mongoose notably milder than my Cobra. First use of the CRSW Paradise and I'm slightly underwhelmed by the scent of it; coconut and vanilla are two of my favourite scents but I can't pick up either despite them being part of the description. Performance, however, is the usual Premier league standard. I was brave enough to go ATG on the last pass and I'm rewarded with a wonderful shave.
 
RE: S.O.T.D/ Saturday 31st January to Friday 6th February 2015

That's good to hear since I'm not a fan of coconut, and I've held off buying my own CRSW Paradise for that reason. If it doesn't work for you, I'll swap you something.
 
RE: S.O.T.D/ Saturday 31st January to Friday 6th February 2015

After the usual 1-2 minute hot towel prep:

1964 rebranded Macys silvertip flopmeister fine for creams
'Webly'/Feather
vintage Coates rose cream
Neutrogena oil-free moisture sensitive skin (very nice for cold weather)
Givenchy 'Xeryus' EdT ( vintage black bottle)

Second shave inna row with the Feather and man, once again I am reminded this blade is perfect in the mild Webley. Can't feel it on my face but still whacking whiskers like crazy. Zero resistance, which is always fun. We have a BINGO!

The Coates is a good cream with a pleasant non sweet rose scent. Easy to lather and nice having in the arsenal.

BBS results, with not even a hint of red in the lather,

Martin
 
RE: S.O.T.D/ Saturday 31st January to Friday 6th February 2015

Saturday 31st January



Warm shower
Hot towel
CRSW Select Winter LE scuttle lathered
HMW Badger brush made by myself
Gillette Single ring (Made in England Serial No E 295135)
Personna Lab Blue (1)
Cold rinse
Thayers Superhazel
Aqua Velva Ice Blue aftershave
 
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