SOTD Sat 1.12.12 to Fri 7.12.12

Tuesday 12-04-12. MUSIC: David Bowie_LP Hunky Dory.

[video=youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7JbZRYadLA[/video]

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Soap from Aleppo - Morris & Forndran 28X56 - Feather all stainless - Israeli Personna #2 - Pre JASÖN - Shaving cream Geo F. Trumpers Rose - Alum block - Thayers Original - ASB Institut de Karité - ASL Tres Flores.
 
Prep L'Occitane Cedarwood Soap
Razor Vintage Maxotte High Grade 5/8
Strop Kanayama Cordovan # 8000
Brush Simpsons Chubby 1 in Super
Mitchell's Woolfat
Alum & Witch Hazel
Neroli Moisturiser
Tom Ford Black Orchid Eau De Parfum


A late shave for me today, but none the less a lovely two pass smooth shave.

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Mikael said:
dodgy said:
Jeez Mikey, I hope you whine that much when I bail outta here.

I may have read Vinnie's post wrong, but I believe his reference to the 'dark side' was cartridge razors. Yeah, for some reason I see him being a little more comfortable at TSR rather than B&B.

Here's a little song your plaintive post reminded me of. This was done by a famous 1960s Chicago band. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7KLpW9bu20

Type at you later
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Man, if I knew that I would have invited you sooner, but I'm afraid it would be like for these guys (for me/us on this side of the Pond), but exchange "bikes" to "razors".
[video=youtube]http://youtu.be/yXhl6TOyq3k[/video]
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LOL:icon_razz::icon_razz::icon_razz::icon_razz:
 
Afternoon, all.

Tuesday:

Prep: Claus Porto Lime-oil face soap
Razor: EJ DE89
Blade: Rapira(2)
Brush: The Soap Shed Super Badger
Shaving cream: Kiss My Face unscented
A/S: Forest Fresh

Nice Shave.
 
Prep: Hot shower
Brush: M&F
Razor: Joseph Rodgers and sons
Soap: Tabac (I understand why Martin is so crazy about this stuff - it produces an excellent lather)
AS: Dr Harris Sandalwood
Strops: Neil Miller
Result: Uberclean :D
This "hollow" razor aren't hollow, more like a 1/2 hollow stiff Sheffield blade, if I ever saw one - but it's a very nice shaver, even though the "hollow" part doesn't hold true :D :D
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Today's shave


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since it's snowing in TSR

Push button GEM
Kent BK2 Brush
Nanny's Silly Soap ( Arabian Nights )


WOW That was the best shave I've ever had with a shaving soap, Sharon you've won me over with your shaving soap.......will be visiting your shop a lot more in the future :icon_cheesygrin:

Result Very BSS WTG
that's every thing a good shave should be clean refreshing and very pampered 10/10
 
Prep: Hot Shower
Face Wash: Nivea Deep Cleaning
Razor: Aristocrat No.21
Blade: Gillette Bleue Extra
Brush: Simpson Emperor 1 Super
Soap: Palmolive stick, milled into a Grundtal.
Aftershave: Superdrug Forest Fresh

BBS....Natch.
 
All my usual prep and stuff: Proraso menthol pre, TOBS Sandalwood, EJ medium brush.

Decided to go against all my natural inclinations and try out the Tech head with a Weber Bulldog handle... put a Feather in for good luck.
Results... a bit raw at first but no cuts or weepers (the Feather, I think), but OK after half an hour. Very smooth. I found the weight of the bulldog handle let me shave with the very lightest of touches (which is just as well)... the Tech fat handle is a bit light (I still like it, though)
 
Tuesday 4th December

Hot Shower and Facial Scrub
Proraso Pre/Post Cream
GD #208 6/8 razor
Semogue SOC Boar
Klar Kabinett Soap
Rosewater
Organic Shea Butter
Morgans Classic Pomade

A super close and comfortable 3 pass shave.
 
Tuesday night shave
Hot shower prep
EJ89
Astra sp (2)
same cheapo brush
RSC cream bowl lathered
AS-forest fresh
Very smooth/close shave
This RSC cream is very good, does anyone want some arko sticks ?:icon_razz:
 
Edwin Jagger Sea Buckthorn shaving cream
7 o'clock open comb head with Haryali stainless steel handle
Gillette Super Thin New Stainless (second shave)
TOBS Shaving Shop Cologne

Very nice shave. Blade got me an excellent finish in two passes and the head and handle work really well together. I notice I can use a sharper angle with this head than with the Tech head and I prefer that as it comes more naturally to me. My favourite cologne to finish. Coposetic!
 
Wednesday

Muhle R41
Gillette Platinum Swede Blade
Edwin Jagger Silvertip Brush
Mitchell's Wool Fat Shaving Soap
Thayer's Witch Hazel

Same as yesterday, but just one WTG pass. I was not really awake enough for anything more adventurous. Good enough, though.

Ian
 
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