SOTD Sat. 4th May to Fri. 10th May 2013 ...
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tues evening
prep half a tin of koppaberg pear cider
face wash
royal crown straight for wtg/xtg
bbr with derby
simpson brush
kent soap
alcaldo glacial
not too bad at all in the end. i was going too fast on the atg for th derby and a bit of blood was the pay back. but nice and smooth though, the AG stings but calms down quickly. the derby was ok really, its just not as sharp as a med prep or a gillette green which are my usual de blades.
prep half a tin of koppaberg pear cider
face wash
royal crown straight for wtg/xtg
bbr with derby
simpson brush
kent soap
alcaldo glacial
not too bad at all in the end. i was going too fast on the atg for th derby and a bit of blood was the pay back. but nice and smooth though, the AG stings but calms down quickly. the derby was ok really, its just not as sharp as a med prep or a gillette green which are my usual de blades.
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EJDE89
Red Personna
EJ badger
RSC Cream
Old Spice
Ogallla Bay Rum Cologne
Red Personna
EJ badger
RSC Cream
Old Spice
Ogallla Bay Rum Cologne
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Prep: Nivea Sensitive Face Wash, Cold Water, Proraso Pre Green Tea & Oat
Soap: MdC
Brush: Shavemac 177
Razor: Feather AS-D2
Blade: Super Iridium (3)
Post: Thayers Cucumber WH, Weleda ASB
EdT: Pen's Opus 1870
Excellent shave. Feather razor with SI blade makes for an efficient combination.
Soap: MdC
Brush: Shavemac 177
Razor: Feather AS-D2
Blade: Super Iridium (3)
Post: Thayers Cucumber WH, Weleda ASB
EdT: Pen's Opus 1870
Excellent shave. Feather razor with SI blade makes for an efficient combination.
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Prep: Hot Shower
Cream: Proraso Red
Brush: Muhle Fibretip
Razor: Gillette New with iKon Bulldog handle
Blade: Gillette SuperThin
Balm: Barberhop Bay Rum
The Muhle did a brilliant job of face lathering the Proraso, much better than I had expected. Another fine shave, I just wish the Proraso had a nicer scent.
Cream: Proraso Red
Brush: Muhle Fibretip
Razor: Gillette New with iKon Bulldog handle
Blade: Gillette SuperThin
Balm: Barberhop Bay Rum
The Muhle did a brilliant job of face lathering the Proraso, much better than I had expected. Another fine shave, I just wish the Proraso had a nicer scent.
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I am thinking of using a Derby for tonight's shave as it's been so long... Anyone going to talk me into or out of it?
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Pre: Jack Blacks Beard Lube.
Razor: MÜHLE 2013 R41 rose gold handle.
Blade: Personna lab blue. (3)
Brush: Simpsons Polo PL8.
Soap: MdC scented.
Post: Thayer's Lemon Witch Hazel.
Aftershave: Pino Silvestre ASL.
Good shave this morning, except a small nick on my Adam's apple when I stopped paying attention on my final pass, a styptic match took care of that. My third try with the R41, it is a very aggressive razor but very nice didn't attempt a WTG pass on my neck through fear of the R41, and this is the mild version!
Razor: MÜHLE 2013 R41 rose gold handle.
Blade: Personna lab blue. (3)
Brush: Simpsons Polo PL8.
Soap: MdC scented.
Post: Thayer's Lemon Witch Hazel.
Aftershave: Pino Silvestre ASL.
Good shave this morning, except a small nick on my Adam's apple when I stopped paying attention on my final pass, a styptic match took care of that. My third try with the R41, it is a very aggressive razor but very nice didn't attempt a WTG pass on my neck through fear of the R41, and this is the mild version!
After the usual 1-2 minute hot towel prep:
vintage rebranded Simpsons best
'Webly'/Schick Plus Platinum (NOS)
Surrey SS (pre VDH reformulation)
Neutrogena oil free moisture
Malizia 'Vetyver' EdT
Perfect shave with this frankenrazor/blade combo and old soap.
BBS results,
Martin
vintage rebranded Simpsons best
'Webly'/Schick Plus Platinum (NOS)
Surrey SS (pre VDH reformulation)
Neutrogena oil free moisture
Malizia 'Vetyver' EdT
Perfect shave with this frankenrazor/blade combo and old soap.
BBS results,
Martin
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Wednesday 8th May 2013 ...
Pre: Hot Towels then T&H Pre-Shave Oil
Razor: Merkur 43C
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Brush: TOBS S40 Large SilverTip
Cream: Coates Tea Tree
Post: Alum Stick
Aftershave: Prof Blighty's Yellow Ginger
Result: One smooth, happy smiling face!
David
Pre: Hot Towels then T&H Pre-Shave Oil
Razor: Merkur 43C
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Brush: TOBS S40 Large SilverTip
Cream: Coates Tea Tree
Post: Alum Stick
Aftershave: Prof Blighty's Yellow Ginger
Result: One smooth, happy smiling face!
David
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Prep: Hot shower
Pre: Proraso pre-shave
Soap: Proraso green tube (soap of the week)
Bowl: Woodhead Pedestal #2
Brush: Traditional Shaving Co. Pure Badger
Razor: Gillette Slim Adj @6
Blade: Gillette 7 o'clock yellow (1)
After: Alum, Superdrug FF AS, T&H No.10 Serum, Nivea ASB
Proraso Week Day 3
Following Dodgy Martin's advice I had a second go at face lathering. Added a little hot water to a blob of cream in the bowl, allowed it to dissolve a while, sloshed the brush gently into the mixture to load the brush deep, then face lathered with it.
Result: I did get a lot more lather from the brush which (just) lasted 3 passes, so this did fix my running out of lather problem of yesterday.
I still think bowl lathering is more fun though, even if it takes longer and is a bit messier.
Lather worked well though. I wish my Slim gave as decent a shave as my Progress. It gets close but kind of leaves a few whiskers behind.
NTS: Have you tried using a Derby in an aggressive razor like a Fatip. It performed ok for me. Someone's got to use Derbys. I'm sure mine are reproducing in numbers in my cupboard.
Pre: Proraso pre-shave
Soap: Proraso green tube (soap of the week)
Bowl: Woodhead Pedestal #2
Brush: Traditional Shaving Co. Pure Badger
Razor: Gillette Slim Adj @6
Blade: Gillette 7 o'clock yellow (1)
After: Alum, Superdrug FF AS, T&H No.10 Serum, Nivea ASB
Proraso Week Day 3
Following Dodgy Martin's advice I had a second go at face lathering. Added a little hot water to a blob of cream in the bowl, allowed it to dissolve a while, sloshed the brush gently into the mixture to load the brush deep, then face lathered with it.
Result: I did get a lot more lather from the brush which (just) lasted 3 passes, so this did fix my running out of lather problem of yesterday.
I still think bowl lathering is more fun though, even if it takes longer and is a bit messier.
Lather worked well though. I wish my Slim gave as decent a shave as my Progress. It gets close but kind of leaves a few whiskers behind.
NTS: Have you tried using a Derby in an aggressive razor like a Fatip. It performed ok for me. Someone's got to use Derbys. I'm sure mine are reproducing in numbers in my cupboard.
Wednesday morning - first work day morning shave for about 5 years :icon_razz:
Razor : Feather Popular
Blade : Astra SP
Cream : Proraso blue tube (soap/cream of the week)
Brush : C&E super badger
Splash : Proraso
First time for years I've felt good enough for a morning shave without fear of going to work and bleeding all over my desk. I'm really enjoying this cheap Feather razor and it was a great combo with the Astra this morning.
Back in Essex so first Proraso shave of the week. Used the blue tube and really enjoyed it. great lather (bowl lathered).
One of the reasons I like Proraso so much is the consistency I get from lathering. It's great.
I'm at work and enjoying a nice smooth, well shaven face for a change - this may even become a trend.
Last time I used a Derby was in a Fatip - the only time I've had serious razor burn since going DE. I gave my other unopened pack away to a mate the next day.
NTS - Why oh why oh why ???????? Don't do it.
Razor : Feather Popular
Blade : Astra SP
Cream : Proraso blue tube (soap/cream of the week)
Brush : C&E super badger
Splash : Proraso
First time for years I've felt good enough for a morning shave without fear of going to work and bleeding all over my desk. I'm really enjoying this cheap Feather razor and it was a great combo with the Astra this morning.
Back in Essex so first Proraso shave of the week. Used the blue tube and really enjoyed it. great lather (bowl lathered).
One of the reasons I like Proraso so much is the consistency I get from lathering. It's great.
I'm at work and enjoying a nice smooth, well shaven face for a change - this may even become a trend.
fancontroller said:
Last time I used a Derby was in a Fatip - the only time I've had serious razor burn since going DE. I gave my other unopened pack away to a mate the next day.
NTS - Why oh why oh why ???????? Don't do it.
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Re: RE: SOTD Sat. 4th May to Fri. 10th May 2013 ...
Thanks for the tip. The FaTip tip! NY very first razor was a Parker 91R with Derby blades and that is as aggressive as a Rottweiler on Stella so I think I might try it in my Fatboy or Progress on a low setting but following on from what you said then try the same blade on a much higher setting . Thanks.
fancontroller said:
Thanks for the tip. The FaTip tip! NY very first razor was a Parker 91R with Derby blades and that is as aggressive as a Rottweiler on Stella so I think I might try it in my Fatboy or Progress on a low setting but following on from what you said then try the same blade on a much higher setting . Thanks.
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Wednesday 8th May
Warm shower
Hot flannel
DR Harris Arlington cream scuttle lathered
Simpson POLO 8 best badger brush
Gillette new LC head with custom chrome handle
Lord platinum (3)
Cold rinse
Witch hazel
DR Harris Arlington aftershave
Close, comfortable, no irritation shave. I had a couple of small weepers today not had any for weeks :huh: could be the blade sharpness dropping off. No drama soon stopped with the cold rinse. Last shave for the Lord blade. A different razor and blade will be brought out for tomorrows shave.
Brian
Warm shower
Hot flannel
DR Harris Arlington cream scuttle lathered
Simpson POLO 8 best badger brush
Gillette new LC head with custom chrome handle
Lord platinum (3)
Cold rinse
Witch hazel
DR Harris Arlington aftershave
Close, comfortable, no irritation shave. I had a couple of small weepers today not had any for weeks :huh: could be the blade sharpness dropping off. No drama soon stopped with the cold rinse. Last shave for the Lord blade. A different razor and blade will be brought out for tomorrows shave.
Brian