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40's unnotched super speed with a derby blade = DFS
Shave of the day W/C Saturday 23rd April 2011
- Thread starter JaseB
- Start Date
- Status
J
joe mcclaine
Guest
Friday
- Gillette Fusion ProGlide
- Simpson Tulip T2 Super
- D R Harris Lavender shaving soap
- Blenheim Bouquet EDT*[/list:u]
*a favourite of Prince William, Duke of Cambrige KG
- Messages
- 822
- Location
- West Sussex
Friday:
EJ de87
Treet Platinum
New Forest two band
La Toja stick
Bulldog asb
Acqua di Parma colonia
First time using La Toja - I like! Smooth, effortless shave
Jos
EJ de87
Treet Platinum
New Forest two band
La Toja stick
Bulldog asb
Acqua di Parma colonia
First time using La Toja - I like! Smooth, effortless shave
Jos
- Messages
- 2,476
- Location
- Port Saint Lucie
Friday
Progress
Personna Prep
FS Finest Badger
Caswell Massey 1752 Almond Shave Cream
Nivea Post Shave Balm
Old Spice Classic After Shave
Progress
Personna Prep
FS Finest Badger
Caswell Massey 1752 Almond Shave Cream
Nivea Post Shave Balm
Old Spice Classic After Shave
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- 145
Hot Shower
Proraso Pre-cream
Edwin Jagger aloe cream
Vulfix 404 brush
Dovo shavette with Feather blade
Flair tip super speed DE razor (Astra blade)
Alum
proraso A/S.
Done first pass with the Dovo, really impressed as it is only the second time I have used it!
Only one little nick, second pass/ tidy up with the DE razor.
Bowl lathered the cream, always a really good lather from the E&J.
Finished off with a small amount of Proraso pre/post cream mixed up with the A/S and rubbed all over, Lovely.
Proraso Pre-cream
Edwin Jagger aloe cream
Vulfix 404 brush
Dovo shavette with Feather blade
Flair tip super speed DE razor (Astra blade)
Alum
proraso A/S.
Done first pass with the Dovo, really impressed as it is only the second time I have used it!
Only one little nick, second pass/ tidy up with the DE razor.
Bowl lathered the cream, always a really good lather from the E&J.
Finished off with a small amount of Proraso pre/post cream mixed up with the A/S and rubbed all over, Lovely.
- Messages
- 118
Friday - (Chill out day)
The Music - ZZtop
The Shave
Hot towl
Gillette Slim Adjustable (Setting 4)
Gillette Nacet stainless razor blade (new)
Vulfix 404 Brush
Palmolive shaving cream
Alum block
Witch hazel
Proraso Pre/post shave cream
Proraso Aftershave
Just a simple two pass shave today (WTG & XTG).
Not sure over the Vulfix brush but will give it some time as it is new and has not had time to settle down, I think its going to be a good brush for hard soap.
The Paraso was a lovely new addition to my rotation, dear lord this stuff has a good cooling effect.
Just watched the Battle of Britain memorial flight do there flyby at the Royal wedding, the only bit I was really interested in, lovely aircraft and nothing beats the sound of a merlin engine.
The Music - ZZtop
The Shave
Hot towl
Gillette Slim Adjustable (Setting 4)
Gillette Nacet stainless razor blade (new)
Vulfix 404 Brush
Palmolive shaving cream
Alum block
Witch hazel
Proraso Pre/post shave cream
Proraso Aftershave
Just a simple two pass shave today (WTG & XTG).
Not sure over the Vulfix brush but will give it some time as it is new and has not had time to settle down, I think its going to be a good brush for hard soap.
The Paraso was a lovely new addition to my rotation, dear lord this stuff has a good cooling effect.
Just watched the Battle of Britain memorial flight do there flyby at the Royal wedding, the only bit I was really interested in, lovely aircraft and nothing beats the sound of a merlin engine.
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- 1,427
Bath
Radio 4
EJ DE89
Astra (2)
Men U Brush
Nannys Soapy softer formula soap
Johnsons powder
One planet balm
Jovan
Afternoon cold water shave after a morning run and watching the wedding. The soap lathers magnificently, bit of citrus tinge to it I think but I'm not the best at describing scents, but very nice and refreshing. Mental note to purchase when funds allow. Three passes and a head shave, feels great!!!!
Radio 4
EJ DE89
Astra (2)
Men U Brush
Nannys Soapy softer formula soap
Johnsons powder
One planet balm
Jovan
Afternoon cold water shave after a morning run and watching the wedding. The soap lathers magnificently, bit of citrus tinge to it I think but I'm not the best at describing scents, but very nice and refreshing. Mental note to purchase when funds allow. Three passes and a head shave, feels great!!!!
Friday
Seehund 5/8
NF 2213 Chunky
Tabac Soap
Alum
OS Whitewater
I bought this razor NOS and gave it a quick hone a couple of months ago it was shaving OK but not quite there. So today I took it through its paces on my Coticule and just water, stropped and checked the HHT which it passed with flying colours at the toe of the blade but only just at the centre and heal. So back to the coticule but with a light slurry, then diluted to just water and finished with water and a dab of Palmolice cream. Again I stropped and checked the HHT this time it passed well at all points.
Shave test was very good, result very clean with no clean up required.
Seehund 5/8
NF 2213 Chunky
Tabac Soap
Alum
OS Whitewater
I bought this razor NOS and gave it a quick hone a couple of months ago it was shaving OK but not quite there. So today I took it through its paces on my Coticule and just water, stropped and checked the HHT which it passed with flying colours at the toe of the blade but only just at the centre and heal. So back to the coticule but with a light slurry, then diluted to just water and finished with water and a dab of Palmolice cream. Again I stropped and checked the HHT this time it passed well at all points.
Shave test was very good, result very clean with no clean up required.
- Messages
- 449
- Location
- ::Navarra:: Spain
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Razor: Wade&Butcher The Diamond Edge razor
Strop: Ambrose Spanish Horse 25/50
Brush: Truefitt&Hill Wellington Superbadger
Lather:Truefitt&Hill 1805 shaving cream
AS:Truefitt&Hill 1805 Lotion
EdT: Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet
Summary: I didn't use very often shaving creams for straight, but the sunny day invites me to enjoy some fresh lemony scents as 1805. The W&B always gives me a smooth shave, today everything seems to go well, enjoy the weekend gents.
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Picture:
Razor: Wade&Butcher The Diamond Edge razor
Strop: Ambrose Spanish Horse 25/50
Brush: Truefitt&Hill Wellington Superbadger
Lather:Truefitt&Hill 1805 shaving cream
AS:Truefitt&Hill 1805 Lotion
EdT: Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet
Summary: I didn't use very often shaving creams for straight, but the sunny day invites me to enjoy some fresh lemony scents as 1805. The W&B always gives me a smooth shave, today everything seems to go well, enjoy the weekend gents.
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Picture:
- Messages
- 3,074
- Location
- Hitchin, Herts
Lovely photos Jose, the 1805 is a favourite of mine too.
Saturday night:
Hot shower and Truefitt and Hill pre shave oil
Truefitt and Hill luxury hard soap
Edwin Jagger black badger
Merkur 34C HD
Gillette 7 o'clock green super stainless (1)
Cold rinse, Osma Alum block
Ogalalla bay rum, limes and peppercorns
3 passes, all directions. Super shave from this wonderful soap, virtually BBS.
Saturday night:
Hot shower and Truefitt and Hill pre shave oil
Truefitt and Hill luxury hard soap
Edwin Jagger black badger
Merkur 34C HD
Gillette 7 o'clock green super stainless (1)
Cold rinse, Osma Alum block
Ogalalla bay rum, limes and peppercorns
3 passes, all directions. Super shave from this wonderful soap, virtually BBS.
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