SOTD Sat 23rd Mar - Fri 29th Mar 2013

chrisbell said:
Even after 2 1/2 years of DE shaving, the result is so close and smooth that I'm faceturbating, which is something I thought I'd left behind way back.:s
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ROFL!

Never heard that expression before, but I shall be using it frequently from now on!
 
Re: RE: SOTD Sat 23rd Mar - Fri 29th Mar 2013

Burgundy said:
Weber Polished, Bulldog
Polsilver Stainless (4)
Semogue SOC 2-band
Mitchell's Wool Fat
Alum, witch hazel
Lucky Tiger Face Tonic

Serge Lutens Santal Majuscule

Not an enjoyable shave.
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Why?
 
NotTheStig said:
Burgundy said:
Weber Polished, Bulldog
Polsilver Stainless (4)
Semogue SOC 2-band
Mitchell's Wool Fat
Alum, witch hazel
Lucky Tiger Face Tonic

Serge Lutens Santal Majuscule

Not an enjoyable shave.
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Why?
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It wasn't that bad, I guess, just not as good as I've come to expect. I rushed through three passes, didn't pay attention to the cutting angles, and as a result didn't shave as closely as usual nor as smoothly. Hence the alum. Impatience and a touch of complacency.
 
Happens from time to time. I used a cartridge today. Result was good but always feels odd to scrape away at my face. The shaving cream makes a big difference over gel/foam, to me.
 
After the usual 1-2 minute hot towel prep:

vintage rebranded Simpsons best
Schick M type adjustable injector/Gillette Platinum Plus (NOS and sharp as a bastard)
Surrey SS (well before the VDH reformulation(
Boots AS Balm
Malizia 'Vetyver' EdT

I sometimes forget how sharp these old blades are and today was a little careless using this injector. Yep, couple small weepers that coulda been avoided. Sheeesh, my own fault. I do like this shaving combo though, and the old soap is quite luscious to use. Very slick stuff.

BBS results,

Martin
 
NotTheStig said:
Happens from time to time. I used a cartridge today. Result was good but always feels odd to scrape away at my face. The shaving cream makes a big difference over gel/foam, to me.
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I think I might go for some cartridge shaves for a week or two. I'm going away anyway.
 
Re: RE: SOTD Sat 23rd Mar - Fri 29th Mar 2013

Norfolkdick said:
Greetings

Tuesday 26th March 2013
Prep: Shower
Razor: GEM Pushbutton
Blade: Treet Carbon
Brush: Semogue OC Boar
Soap: Speick grated into a container
Aftershave: Floid Balm

First try with these blades very kindly given to me by Ed (Monkeytennis) and first impressions are all good, quite smooth and very sharp, no tugging. A really good shave, I'll use the blade to it's end to see how many shaves I get. I don't know if they are any different from the GEM Blue star carbon, I find it is hard to hold in your memory what a blade is like unless it is extremely good or extremely bad.

Thanks Ed!

Regards
Dick.

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Glad you liked them! They are a nice sharp smooth blade that seem to have decent life on them.
 
Evening, all.

Tuesday:

Prep: Claus Porto Lime-oil face soap
Razor: Lord L122
Blade: Dorco (3)
Brush: The Soap Shed Super Badger
Shave cream: Crabtree and Evelyn, Sienna
A/S: Jovan Musk

Because yesterday's cartridge shave didn't cut as close as usual, I had more stubble to sacrifice this morning, which made for an excellent shave.
 
Hot shower & 3P cream
Trumpers Coconut cream (thanks Tainted)
Red Tip Gillette with Green 7 o'clock (3)
NF2213
Clarins aftershave energizer

All in all a good shave think the lather was a bit dry towards the end, but we live and learn.
 
Mikael said:
John said:
... and my son He's been diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum disorder, :blush: quiet a lot to take in to be honist.:s
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Oh my, I wish you guys the best! I think there's much evidence on the subjekt nowadays though and that there should be tons of good advice on how to live with this.
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Thank you Mikael, and for everyone for your kind words :heart:
 
TUESDAY EVENING

Prep: Hot flannel
Soap: Irsch Moos stick - face lathered
Brush: Simpsons Wee Scott
Razor: 1934 Gillette Aristocrat
Blade: Polsilver (4)
Post: Alcolado Glacial, Institut Karite balm

Have wanted a Wee Scott for a while, so snapped up Niral's on the BST.

Wow, they're amazingly good for such a tiny brush. It will definitely be travelling with me next week.

Should definitely have binned the Polsilver last night. I can't argue about the closeness of the shave, but when I applied the Alcolado Glacial I almost shot through the roof and I also had about four weepers that I had to attack with the styptic pencil.

Hopefully less blood with a new blade tomorrow.
 
Bulldog face wash
Futur
Derby (3)
Tabac soap
SOC 2 band
Aqua di Parma Collezione Barbiere ASB

Haven't used a Derby for a while. Technique has come on a bit recently and they feel better than they used to, but still some way off the top of the list. Always like to have a box in stock, though.
 
Derby shave stick
Henk walnut silvertip
Fat Tech gold
Vintage Gillette Super Silver
Superdrug Forearm Fresh

Really easy, close shave. One cheek/bordering on eye socket nick.
 
Wednesday xxvii March

Prep: Shower, Arran Aromatics Lavender and Tea Tree Face wash
Pre: Cold water splash
Soap: Ogallala Bay Rum, Sage & Cedar Stick
Brush: Frank Shaving Finest Badger turnback
Razor: Gem Micromatic OC
Blade: Gem PTFE
Post: Alum, Thayers Medicated WH, Zirh ASB
Splash: Ogallala Bay Rum, Sage and Cedar

Result: Still love the Micromatic OC, but maybe one shave too far with this blade. I gave the Dickinson & Gilroy a good lathering in the shower last night in an attempt to soften it, but it'll need some more work yet. As a consequence I used my turnback finest badger. I think I have shaved pretty much every day for the last month and a combination of the unbroken in D&G brush and a Gem blade in decline my face feels a little raw today, so maybe a day off tomorrow, or a single pass shave with a mild razor.

Have a good day everyone.

Jon
 
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