SOTD: August 2026
- Thread starter Jayaruh
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Sunday 2nd August
GEM Micromatic Clog-pruf + GEM Stainless #5 + Yaqi Robin + OSP Dark Matter + Superdrug Sierran Breeze + Aloe Vera Gel
GEM Micromatic Clog-pruf + GEM Stainless #5 + Yaqi Robin + OSP Dark Matter + Superdrug Sierran Breeze + Aloe Vera Gel
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- Sunderland
02/08/26
Pre - Pears Transparent Original
Brush - Yaqi Sagrada Familia 24mm Synth
Soap - Proraso Wood & Spice
Razor - Kasho Kai Captain CAP-R7 Folder
Edge - Kai Captain Titan Mild
Post - Cold water Rinse
Balm - Tonyschin's E45 / Argan oil Sandalwood and Jasmine Balm
A/S - Proraso Wood and Spice
The "Rare" KAI Captain folder is rarely seen these days in SOTD's, it is a very good bit of kit to use and gives a shave very similar to the Feather DX folder, a very efficient bit of kit. A nice bit of Sunday sink time before doing battle against a very strong willed little Terrier
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Baby Croc is a very good analogy.
Enjoy your day all.
Pre - Pears Transparent Original
Brush - Yaqi Sagrada Familia 24mm Synth
Soap - Proraso Wood & Spice
Razor - Kasho Kai Captain CAP-R7 Folder
Edge - Kai Captain Titan Mild
Post - Cold water Rinse
Balm - Tonyschin's E45 / Argan oil Sandalwood and Jasmine Balm
A/S - Proraso Wood and Spice
The "Rare" KAI Captain folder is rarely seen these days in SOTD's, it is a very good bit of kit to use and gives a shave very similar to the Feather DX folder, a very efficient bit of kit. A nice bit of Sunday sink time before doing battle against a very strong willed little Terrier
.Yes Johnny, a real shark on a leash, if we can get him to sit still long enough to get a leash on him, his collar training and harness training has been good but adding that extra bit sends him into a play frenzy,
Baby Croc is a very good analogy.
Enjoy your day all.
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Muhle Rocca R94
Wilkinson Sword
Semogue owners club finest
Proraso green tub
Malizia Uomo vetyver AS
Wilkinson Sword
Semogue owners club finest
Proraso green tub
Malizia Uomo vetyver AS
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Sunday 2nd August
Czech & Speake Oxford & Cambridge (pre-2021) Shaving Soap & Highlander Omega Professional Pure Bristle
KAMPFE Tech (Aluminium) & Kingston Ultra Platinum XT (3)
Ach Brito Lavanda Eau de Cologne
Stunning! Three perfect shaves. Absolutely lovin' the Kingston!
Over the last few weeks I've been trying out a load of (new?) Indian blades bought from RBC.
Going back through them ...
Kingston Ultra Platinum XT - staggeringly good, absolutey up there with Personna Platinum Chrome
Statum Platinum Chrome - seriously good, before trying the Kingston I would have said "absolutey up there with Personna Platinum Chrome"
Sunny Supreme Stainless - superb workhorse blade, better than SuperMax basic stainless offerings ... better than RK, too
Pro500 Cryo-Platinum - crisp and sharp, otherwise fairly ordinary but very capable
Pro500 Hi-Tech Super Platinum - crisp and sharp ... suspect it's the same blade
Gallant Chromium Super Stainless - good, honest workhorse blade ... but more refined; better than RK Chromium
Vertice ShaveX Platinum - super-smooth versus crispness of the rest of their line-up
Vi-John Master Stroke Chrome Platinum - made by Tigaksha, it's sharp and capable but forgiving
Super Power Super Platinum - another Tigaksha and somewhat legacy with a feeling of the older/poorer Vidyut
Ultra-Man Super Platinum - seethingly sharp!!! Made by RK ... like a smoother RK Pro Edge, just sharper
For me, the ones I will absolutely be buying a saloon pack of ...
Kingston Ultra Platinum XT ... fell in love from shave one
Statum Platinum Chrome ... dwingling supplies, so need a top-up
Gallant Chromium Super Stainless ... love my workhorse stainless blades, but this brings refinement to the party
... and maybe some Ultra-Man Super Platinum given how insanely sharp they are, for those occasions when something more than Feather is required. @Johnny Bravo you were looking and if you're in for something as sharp as those Bruce Lees well, this could be it ... with a dodgy 'tache.
Czech & Speake Oxford & Cambridge (pre-2021) Shaving Soap & Highlander Omega Professional Pure Bristle
KAMPFE Tech (Aluminium) & Kingston Ultra Platinum XT (3)
Ach Brito Lavanda Eau de Cologne
Stunning! Three perfect shaves. Absolutely lovin' the Kingston!
Over the last few weeks I've been trying out a load of (new?) Indian blades bought from RBC.
Going back through them ...
Kingston Ultra Platinum XT - staggeringly good, absolutey up there with Personna Platinum Chrome
Statum Platinum Chrome - seriously good, before trying the Kingston I would have said "absolutey up there with Personna Platinum Chrome"
Sunny Supreme Stainless - superb workhorse blade, better than SuperMax basic stainless offerings ... better than RK, too
Pro500 Cryo-Platinum - crisp and sharp, otherwise fairly ordinary but very capable
Pro500 Hi-Tech Super Platinum - crisp and sharp ... suspect it's the same blade
Gallant Chromium Super Stainless - good, honest workhorse blade ... but more refined; better than RK Chromium
Vertice ShaveX Platinum - super-smooth versus crispness of the rest of their line-up
Vi-John Master Stroke Chrome Platinum - made by Tigaksha, it's sharp and capable but forgiving
Super Power Super Platinum - another Tigaksha and somewhat legacy with a feeling of the older/poorer Vidyut
Ultra-Man Super Platinum - seethingly sharp!!! Made by RK ... like a smoother RK Pro Edge, just sharper
For me, the ones I will absolutely be buying a saloon pack of ...
Kingston Ultra Platinum XT ... fell in love from shave one
Statum Platinum Chrome ... dwingling supplies, so need a top-up
Gallant Chromium Super Stainless ... love my workhorse stainless blades, but this brings refinement to the party
... and maybe some Ultra-Man Super Platinum given how insanely sharp they are, for those occasions when something more than Feather is required. @Johnny Bravo you were looking and if you're in for something as sharp as those Bruce Lees well, this could be it ... with a dodgy 'tache.
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Razor = Karve CB
Blade = Brazillian enox ( 3 )
Brush = Simpson’s T3
Soap = Wickhams 1912 Apricus
Splash = Myrsol Don Miguel
Balm = Nivea Original.
Third use on this blade and i feel it actually getting better, Whether it’s my imagination i don’t know however i’m normally 3 & out only because i have so many to get through.
In fact i’ll never get through them in my lifetime.
The Wickhams is a fantastic soap,
No disrespect for the guys across the pond but i’d happily buy european soaps especially British.
Most are top drawer and i don’t get shafted on shipping costs.
Off course there’s absolutely nothing wrong with soaps from elsewhere iv certainly got plenty however for me the shipping is getting out of hand.
Blade = Brazillian enox ( 3 )
Brush = Simpson’s T3
Soap = Wickhams 1912 Apricus
Splash = Myrsol Don Miguel
Balm = Nivea Original.
Third use on this blade and i feel it actually getting better, Whether it’s my imagination i don’t know however i’m normally 3 & out only because i have so many to get through.In fact i’ll never get through them in my lifetime.
The Wickhams is a fantastic soap,
No disrespect for the guys across the pond but i’d happily buy european soaps especially British.
Most are top drawer and i don’t get shafted on shipping costs.
Off course there’s absolutely nothing wrong with soaps from elsewhere iv certainly got plenty however for me the shipping is getting out of hand.
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- 2,441
- Location
- England, UK
Sunday 2nd August...
Decided to go with the Wilkinson Sword #1 blade which I haven't used in a while. It's normally pretty good for me but the harder water here is definitely shaking things up.
Enjoy your Sunday evening...
Decided to go with the Wilkinson Sword #1 blade which I haven't used in a while. It's normally pretty good for me but the harder water here is definitely shaking things up.
Enjoy your Sunday evening...
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Prep: NOS Country Life Australia tallow/lanolin/glycerin soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: Semogue Owners Club Boar
Soap: Ariana & Evans Khalifa
Razor: Gillette Gold Diplomat A2
Blade: Vintage NOS Personna Super Platinum Chrome (1)
Post: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel, Hâttric Classic After Shave Lotion
Scent: Amouage Jubilation XXV EdP
Mon 3rd August
Aleppo soap - Shave pre wash
Omega 11126 boar
P & B Citra Royale
Alpha Spirit
Schick Proline ( 3 )
Tuff Green A/S Lotion
As usual a very pleasant Shave with The Spirit, especially good at clearing along the edges of the lower lip which often poses s problem. I am currently trialing the Aylesworth Atelier very similar to the Spirit in looks but so far feels more agressive and cuts a very close finish.
Aleppo soap - Shave pre wash
Omega 11126 boar
P & B Citra Royale
Alpha Spirit
Schick Proline ( 3 )
Tuff Green A/S Lotion
As usual a very pleasant Shave with The Spirit, especially good at clearing along the edges of the lower lip which often poses s problem. I am currently trialing the Aylesworth Atelier very similar to the Spirit in looks but so far feels more agressive and cuts a very close finish.
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Blackbird lite - big girls blouse
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Monday 3rd August 2026
Sometimes the Grafton / Mr Taylors scent just hits the spot. I’m slowly getting back into creams again after becoming preoccupied with hard soaps, big thanks to @Pontormo for restoring my faith in decent creams.
Pre Shave: Face Wash / Refnery Shave Oil
Soap: Truefitt & Hill Grafton
Brush: Runeman Boti Badger
Bowl: Runeman Lather Master
Razor: Weber Stainless
Blade: Shark
Post Shave: TOBS Mr Taylor’s Aftershave Gel, Truefitt & Hill Grafton Cologne
Sometimes the Grafton / Mr Taylors scent just hits the spot. I’m slowly getting back into creams again after becoming preoccupied with hard soaps, big thanks to @Pontormo for restoring my faith in decent creams.
Pre Shave: Face Wash / Refnery Shave Oil
Soap: Truefitt & Hill Grafton
Brush: Runeman Boti Badger
Bowl: Runeman Lather Master
Razor: Weber Stainless
Blade: Shark
Post Shave: TOBS Mr Taylor’s Aftershave Gel, Truefitt & Hill Grafton Cologne