SOTD sat 21 july through to fri 27th july.
- Thread starter pugh-the-special-one
- Start Date
SUNDAY EVENING
7 o'clock head with UFO Red Kong handle
Bolzano Superinox (2)
Simpsons Hive Manchurian badger
Klar Kabinett
Witch hazel
Castle Forbes AS balm
Almost all good tonight. The KK lathered like a rabid bulldog, and my 7 o'clock 'Aristocrat' (courtesy of the beautiful UFO handle) delivered it's customary superb shave.
The only black mark is this crap balm. I won't be buying this again, that's a cert!
7 o'clock head with UFO Red Kong handle
Bolzano Superinox (2)
Simpsons Hive Manchurian badger
Klar Kabinett
Witch hazel
Castle Forbes AS balm
Almost all good tonight. The KK lathered like a rabid bulldog, and my 7 o'clock 'Aristocrat' (courtesy of the beautiful UFO handle) delivered it's customary superb shave.
The only black mark is this crap balm. I won't be buying this again, that's a cert!
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Re: RE: SOTD sat 21 july through to fri 27th july.
That's the one. From Lymm to the Cat for coffee, then through the lanes to Flagg for lunch at the superb cafe there, then home scenically and happily
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Well, I'm being profoundly unscientific as my sample size is one: me. But I found a few little nicks at first (always the same couple of places), then down to little weepers, then nothing for a month or so, then some really stupid minor injuries from overconfidence, then the best part of six months with virtually nothing - less even than with carts, far less than a DE could sometimes unexpectedly deliver to me. And yes, I think your diagnosis exactly right. They're astoundingly friendly devices once you get to know them.
barlines said:
That's the one. From Lymm to the Cat for coffee, then through the lanes to Flagg for lunch at the superb cafe there, then home scenically and happily
.dodgy said:
Well, I'm being profoundly unscientific as my sample size is one: me. But I found a few little nicks at first (always the same couple of places), then down to little weepers, then nothing for a month or so, then some really stupid minor injuries from overconfidence, then the best part of six months with virtually nothing - less even than with carts, far less than a DE could sometimes unexpectedly deliver to me. And yes, I think your diagnosis exactly right. They're astoundingly friendly devices once you get to know them
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- 777
- Location
- Aberdeenshire
To the accompaniment of some Led Zeppelin then a touch of Manic Street Preachers:
Weber DLC, loaded with an Astra SP on its third shave.
T&H No. 10 shave cream lathered with my New Forest brush. Luxurious, copious botanical lather ensued.
Just did two passes, 1 x wtg, 1 x atg then touched up a couple of rough patches.
Finished off with a swipe of the alum block over the face, then a rinse followed by a splash of Floris Elite AS.
Cracking Shave Gromit!
Weber DLC, loaded with an Astra SP on its third shave.
T&H No. 10 shave cream lathered with my New Forest brush. Luxurious, copious botanical lather ensued.
Just did two passes, 1 x wtg, 1 x atg then touched up a couple of rough patches.
Finished off with a swipe of the alum block over the face, then a rinse followed by a splash of Floris Elite AS.
Cracking Shave Gromit!
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- 1,189
- Location
- Portsmouth
Prep: Edwin Jagger facial exfoliant
and
Edwin Jagger hydrating pre shave lotion
Cream: Edwin Jagger Sea Buckthorn
Brush: Edwin Jagger synthetic bristle
Razor: Edwin Jagger Chatsworth Barley
Blade: Personna 'red' platinum
Post: Edwin Jagger Sea Buckthorn post shave lotion
An all Edwin Jagger shave. The hydrating pre shave lotion does make a difference in that the shave is smoother. The Personna 'reds' are a good all round blade, not too sharp, and work quite well with the Chatsworth razor.
Over the next few weeks it'll be pretty much Edwin Jagger, so I'll probably be copying and pasting this into the next SOTD.
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Edwin Jagger hydrating pre shave lotion
Cream: Edwin Jagger Sea Buckthorn
Brush: Edwin Jagger synthetic bristle
Razor: Edwin Jagger Chatsworth Barley
Blade: Personna 'red' platinum
Post: Edwin Jagger Sea Buckthorn post shave lotion
An all Edwin Jagger shave. The hydrating pre shave lotion does make a difference in that the shave is smoother. The Personna 'reds' are a good all round blade, not too sharp, and work quite well with the Chatsworth razor.
Over the next few weeks it'll be pretty much Edwin Jagger, so I'll probably be copying and pasting this into the next SOTD.
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Sunday
Gillette A3 1955 Superspeed
Wilkinson Sword SS (2)
T&H Turnback - Super
Nanny's Yushi/Juniper Soap
Dr Henk's #6 Dutch Moss ASB
Three pass, face lather.
Sensational shave; I'd forgotten just how good Nanny's soap and Henk's ASB were.
Both very highly recommended.
Monday
Gillette A3 1955 Superspeed
Wilkinson Sword SS (3)
Grosvenor 404 Bodger
Erasmic Cream
Nivea ASB
Tabac AS
Three pass, face lather.
Back to just very good!
A change of razor tomorrow think.....
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Gillette A3 1955 Superspeed
Wilkinson Sword SS (2)
T&H Turnback - Super
Nanny's Yushi/Juniper Soap
Dr Henk's #6 Dutch Moss ASB
Three pass, face lather.
Sensational shave; I'd forgotten just how good Nanny's soap and Henk's ASB were.
Both very highly recommended.
Monday
Gillette A3 1955 Superspeed
Wilkinson Sword SS (3)
Grosvenor 404 Bodger
Erasmic Cream
Nivea ASB
Tabac AS
Three pass, face lather.
Back to just very good!
A change of razor tomorrow think.....
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- 931
- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
Monday, 23.vii.2012
Prebarba Vitos
Omega 73645
Nanny's Silly Soaps Yushu
Merkur 43C
Croma Diamant
Thayer's Witch Hazel Lavender
Williams Aqua Velva
Prebarba Vitos
Omega 73645
Nanny's Silly Soaps Yushu
Merkur 43C
Croma Diamant
Thayer's Witch Hazel Lavender
Williams Aqua Velva
Monday
white proraso pre post
NF 2213
White proraso soap (old formula)
Merkur HD + GST (1)
Thayers superhazel
Proraso ASB
result - 3 passes. The full proraso effect. BBS. I could tell the shave was close when I put the superhazel on - a slight tingling which I normally dont get.
Best shave in a while.
white proraso pre post
NF 2213
White proraso soap (old formula)
Merkur HD + GST (1)
Thayers superhazel
Proraso ASB
result - 3 passes. The full proraso effect. BBS. I could tell the shave was close when I put the superhazel on - a slight tingling which I normally dont get.
Best shave in a while.
- Messages
- 927
- Location
- Madrid, Spain
Sunday shave:
Pre Prep + Razorock XXX + Simpson Duke3 + Merkur Slant with Iridium Super #1 + Sergio Tacchini splash with 444
This Razorock works really well, very slick and with good scent. And what to say about Iridium Super, hehe. A superb shave!
Cheers!
Pre Prep + Razorock XXX + Simpson Duke3 + Merkur Slant with Iridium Super #1 + Sergio Tacchini splash with 444
This Razorock works really well, very slick and with good scent. And what to say about Iridium Super, hehe. A superb shave!
Cheers!
- Messages
- 927
- Location
- Madrid, Spain
Monday shave:
Pre Veleiro soap + "homemade" Mitchells Wool Fat soap stick + Simpson Duke3 Best + UFO U2 Long with Feather Portable head and Laser + TOBS Mr Taylor lotion with 444
Yeah, this MWF sticks really rocks! Easy foam with little effort for a superb shave! And this Mr Taylor lotion smells really well, a shame its poor lasting.
Cheers!
Pre Veleiro soap + "homemade" Mitchells Wool Fat soap stick + Simpson Duke3 Best + UFO U2 Long with Feather Portable head and Laser + TOBS Mr Taylor lotion with 444
Yeah, this MWF sticks really rocks! Easy foam with little effort for a superb shave! And this Mr Taylor lotion smells really well, a shame its poor lasting.
Cheers!