SOTD : Saturday 06th February to Friday 12th February 2021.
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Wednesday 10th February
Omega 10049 Boar - Proraso Sandalwood (SF) - Supply Single Edge (..)/Personna - Dunhill for Men.
This is the V1 razor in Stainless. When I got it I struggled to get a good shave. I now know that was down to bad technique. I dropped it down to the 2 dot plate a few shaves ago This has less blade feel but gives superb and really comfortable shaves. The Single Edge also benefits from the fact that it can be manually loaded without a key......so I can use Proline Bs or blades from faulty Personna Injectors. The Personna blades are actually very good in this razor.
3 passes for a 'Face Feeler'
Omega 10049 Boar - Proraso Sandalwood (SF) - Supply Single Edge (..)/Personna - Dunhill for Men.
This is the V1 razor in Stainless. When I got it I struggled to get a good shave. I now know that was down to bad technique. I dropped it down to the 2 dot plate a few shaves ago This has less blade feel but gives superb and really comfortable shaves. The Single Edge also benefits from the fact that it can be manually loaded without a key......so I can use Proline Bs or blades from faulty Personna Injectors. The Personna blades are actually very good in this razor.
3 passes for a 'Face Feeler'
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Wednesday's Shave
Pre: Argan Oil Soap
Soap: Pannacrema Rosa
Razor: Manaslu 6/8 Straight Razor
Brush: Chubby 30mm Synbad
Splash: Hega Original
Balm: Bema Uomo
EDT: Profumo Di Firenze
Pre: Argan Oil Soap
Soap: Pannacrema Rosa
Razor: Manaslu 6/8 Straight Razor
Brush: Chubby 30mm Synbad
Splash: Hega Original
Balm: Bema Uomo
EDT: Profumo Di Firenze
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That's a lovely winter scene depicted on your pot lid Brian!Wednesday 10th February
Omega 10049 Boar - Proraso Sandalwood (SF) - Supply Single Edge (..)/Personna - Dunhill for Men.
This is the V1 razor in Stainless. When I got it I struggled to get a good shave. I now know that was down to bad technique. I dropped it down to the 2 dot plate a few shaves ago This has less blade feel but gives superb and really comfortable shaves. The Single Edge also benefits from the fact that it can be manually loaded without a key......so I can use Proline Bs or blades from faulty Personna Injectors. The Personna blades are actually very good in this razor.
3 passes for a 'Face Feeler'
Paul
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Thank you Paul! In the absence of razor and soap purchases I fell down the Relish pot rabbit hole! I have the complete seasons set.......the others will be rotated into service in due course!That's a lovely winter scene depicted on your pot lid Brian!
Paul
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Fantastic! A relish pot rabbit hole, I shall have to look out for that particular hole when on my travels.
Paul
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Wednesday 10th February
Cadman Custom - OSP No8 test soap v1 - Triceratops 3D - GEM SSC #9 - OSP No8 test A/S v1 - Aloe Vera Gel
One of a few modern takes on a GEM SE blade razor. This 3D version designed by Roger Quintero, was printed via Treatstock quite cheaply. It's very nimble, shaves beautifully, and is a doddle to rinse. The best bit was the great result.
@Dazednconfused
Cadman Custom - OSP No8 test soap v1 - Triceratops 3D - GEM SSC #9 - OSP No8 test A/S v1 - Aloe Vera Gel
One of a few modern takes on a GEM SE blade razor. This 3D version designed by Roger Quintero, was printed via Treatstock quite cheaply. It's very nimble, shaves beautifully, and is a doddle to rinse. The best bit was the great result.
@Dazednconfused
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10/2/21
Brush - Omega 10077
Soap - La Toja
Razor - Old Type
Blade - Gillette Winner Black (4)
Post - Superdrug Forest Fresh
4th or 5th use of my new Omega 10077 and the pig funk has gone at last! It smelt terrible on it's last outing, I've been using Signature Soaps Neem dog shampoo and it's been working wonders for this particular brush, but I also use the Neem shampoo for my other brushes occasionally.
I didn't have much growth from yesterday's shave so the Old Type/Winner Black didn't have much work to do, but it was a very comfortable shave nonetheless.
Brush - Omega 10077
Soap - La Toja
Razor - Old Type
Blade - Gillette Winner Black (4)
Post - Superdrug Forest Fresh
4th or 5th use of my new Omega 10077 and the pig funk has gone at last! It smelt terrible on it's last outing, I've been using Signature Soaps Neem dog shampoo and it's been working wonders for this particular brush, but I also use the Neem shampoo for my other brushes occasionally.
I didn't have much growth from yesterday's shave so the Old Type/Winner Black didn't have much work to do, but it was a very comfortable shave nonetheless.
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Thanks the the heads up @ Electrif - much appreciated.
What is the weight of that razor without a blade? I found I’ve struggled with lighter razors.
Also, might I add, that’s a stunning handle on the Cadman.
What is the weight of that razor without a blade? I found I’ve struggled with lighter razors.
Also, might I add, that’s a stunning handle on the Cadman.
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10th straight razor shave 5th full face shave with across against and touch ups. This morning I received a sample kindly sent to me by @Blademonkey of Mdc rose shaving soap, on opening I was absolutely blown away with the scent it’s exactly what I was hoping for natural rose scent with a slight sweetness lathered up and felt like a king immersed in this luxury scent. I can see this becoming a favourite for me thank you Paul for you’re generosity. Really getting confident with the straight now it gives a great sense of satisfaction looking forward to getting my second in the next week or so
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10/02/21
4 for Feb
Shower
Pre: Cold water rinse and face wash with the Wickams pre shave soap.
Brush: Alpha Outlaw Titanium G4 Synth
Soap: Stirling Soap co. Bay Rum
Razor: Blackland Tradere
Blade: Personna Lab Blue (4)
Post shave: Cold water Rinse, TC's Bay Rum infused Witch Hazel
Balm: TC's Bay Rum Argan Oil, then a dollop of E45 mixed with the infused Argan oil.
Aftershave: TC's Bay Rum #2
I really enjoyed yesterdays "Bay Rum" themed shave and i remembered i had a batch i brewed up in May 2019, it was triple filtered, bottled (x2) and stuck in the back of the cupboard, now then, using @Electrif splash yesterday got me thinking and fired the spark.
Therefore today, it just had to be Bay Rum Again.
After a shower i decided to complete a Cold water shave again with the Tradere, it really seems to suit this razor for me.
An easy face lather with the brush holding plenty for the shave, I completed 3 passes although the final pass was more a touch up.
I had a nice post shave and tried a drop of my Bay Rum Argan oil mixed with a bit E45 as a balm, it worked a treat. Finishing with a good splash of my #2 version. Hey, its quite good, no real burn and my skin feels good.
BBS, comfortable, feeling and smelling pretty good to boot.
Stay safe and enjoy your day All.
4 for Feb
Shower
Pre: Cold water rinse and face wash with the Wickams pre shave soap.
Brush: Alpha Outlaw Titanium G4 Synth
Soap: Stirling Soap co. Bay Rum
Razor: Blackland Tradere
Blade: Personna Lab Blue (4)
Post shave: Cold water Rinse, TC's Bay Rum infused Witch Hazel
Balm: TC's Bay Rum Argan Oil, then a dollop of E45 mixed with the infused Argan oil.
Aftershave: TC's Bay Rum #2
I really enjoyed yesterdays "Bay Rum" themed shave and i remembered i had a batch i brewed up in May 2019, it was triple filtered, bottled (x2) and stuck in the back of the cupboard, now then, using @Electrif splash yesterday got me thinking and fired the spark.
Therefore today, it just had to be Bay Rum Again.
After a shower i decided to complete a Cold water shave again with the Tradere, it really seems to suit this razor for me.
An easy face lather with the brush holding plenty for the shave, I completed 3 passes although the final pass was more a touch up.
I had a nice post shave and tried a drop of my Bay Rum Argan oil mixed with a bit E45 as a balm, it worked a treat. Finishing with a good splash of my #2 version. Hey, its quite good, no real burn and my skin feels good.
BBS, comfortable, feeling and smelling pretty good to boot.
Stay safe and enjoy your day All.