S.O.T.D. w/c Sat. 28th Dec. 2013 - Friday 3rd January 2014, incl.

Pre: Village Barber oil
Cream: TOBS "Eton College"
Brush: Orchid Isles 24mm Silvertip on Curly Koa handle
Razor: ATT R-2 head on iKon handle
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (1)
Post: Thayer's Lemon witch hazel
AS: Marks & Spencer "Woodspice"

I was apprehensive on trying this new OC head from ATT but halfway through the 1st pass my fears disappeared. This is an awesome razor! Great blade feedback and BBS in 2 passes with zero irritation and only a single scare.
But don't underestimate the blade exposure! A lapse of concentration caused me to remove a 1mm x 1mm chunk of skin from my upper lip. Luckily my Secret Santa sent me a tube of Proraso styptic gel which stopped the bleeding on contact.
So far I'm very impressed with this razor.
Oh, first time using this brush on a live-fire (test lathers all week have been impressive). It's still got some scritch but is shaping into a very comfortable marshmallow of a brush which will be ideal for bowl-lathering creams. The handle design is the most comfortable (for me).
 
Feather AC SS non-folding
Feather AC ProGuard (4)
Muhle Silvertip Fibre, v2
Vitos Extra Super Coconut
Lucky Tiger Face Tonic

Two N-S passes - close, comfortable shave. This is probably the way forward for now. Perhaps I'll go S-N under the chin on the second pass.
 
Buldog original facewash for men.
Muhle Silverfibre shaving brush.
Kiehls Lite Flite shaving cream.
Muhle R89 razor with Personna red #1
Weleda aftershave balm.
Monotheme Vetiver Bourbon EDT.

Close comfortable shave today. New Year wishes to all at TSR, the friendliest shaving forum there is.
 
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Stirling bay rum soap (sample)
Unbranded silver tip brush
Ever ready 1912 razor (gem blade)
Floid AS balm
M & S wood spice AS
 

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Last shave of the year:

C.V. Heljestrand Eskilstuna, No 31 5/8"
Simpsons Chubby 2, Best Badger
D.R. Harris Marlborough, soap
Face Lather
Neil Miller-2.5"Latigo Leather
Thayers Medicated Superhazel with Aloe Vera
Penhaligon's opus 1870 eau de toilette

My best wishes for the new year!!


 
Prep: Hot shower
Pre: Zirh pre-shave oil
Soap: T&H Rose cream
Bowl: Woodhead Tall Large Scuttle
Brush: NF 2213
Razor: Merkur 37C slant
Blade: Sputnik (3)
After: 4711 AS, Coral Skin Food

Rose flavoured shave this morning. The T&H cream and Coral Skin Food make a great combination for skin conditioning.
BBS result, enjoy the last day of 2013 folks.

 
Simpson Chubby 1 Super 2 Band
Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet Shaving Soap
Weber PH Bulldog
Iridium Super
Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet Aftershave Balm
 
Tuesday 31st December
Last shave of 2013



Hot shower
Hot flannel
DR Harris Marlborough soap scuttle lathered
Simpson 59 best badger
Gillette Flaretip Rocket gold
Gillette 7 o'clock sharp edge (1)
Cold rinse
Thayers Lavender witch hazel
Old Spice Sensitive aftershave

A nice easy shave with the Rocket which is quite mild. This may be a candidate for a re plate as the gold's coming off the top of the doors the rest of it's quite decent.
 
Tuesday, December 31st, 2013

Tuesday, December 31st, 2013


George Butler & Co Trinity Work N°0 Art​

  • Pre-shave: Myrsol Emulsión
  • Soap: Cella Shaving Cream
  • Brush: Omega Bristle Brush #49 Red
  • Bowl: Gerby Steel Bowl
  • Strop: Mastro Livi Loom Strop and Hand Palm Stropping
  • Razor: George Butler & Co Trinity Work N°0 Art, 11/16 Quarter hollow, Round Point
  • Post-Shave: Umbrian Extravirgin Olive Oil
  • After Shave: Floïd Mentolado Suave After Shave
 
Tuesday xxxi December, 2013

Prep: Arran Aromatics Glycerin Soap
Pre: Proraso Green
Brush: Rubberset 400-3 with High Mountain White TGN knot
Cream: TOBS Sandalwood
Razor: Digress HD
Blade: Personna Med Prep #2
Post: Honeybee Gardens Sandalwood ASL, Crabtree & Evelyn Sandalwood ASB



Result: Very nice indeed. Loving the Sandalwood at the moment and the C&E balm is spectacular, so cooling and with a lovely warm, spicy, gentle fragrance.

Happy New Year, Gents

Jon
 
Cold water splash
Truefitt & Hill 1805
Simpson Commodore X3
Weber Polished / Bulldog
Gillette Silver Blue (3)
Myrsol Emulsion

Last shave of the year! Close and comfortable without a hint of irritation.
Happy New Year to all !!!
 
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