SOTD : Saturday 12th February-Friday 18th February 2022.
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SOTD 14th Feb
Brush - Yaqi Giotto 24mm
Soap - Stirling Hipster
Razor- Parker 65r
Blade - Rapira Super Stainless #2
Post - Mennen Skin Bracer & Musgo Real balm
Recently rediscovered this razor. Its pretty efficient (6c on R4 plate-ish) and smooth with the appropriate blade.
The soap and post shave scents were classy and sophisticated and great performers.
3 passes on 2 days growth resulted in a near BBS - an enjoyable shave.
Take care all and enjoy your shaves
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Tuesday
The shavette that I ordered arrived yesterday, so, pass 1 today was done using the Parker R31 with an Astra green halved and loaded. I wasn't sure whether I wanted to go in at the deep end, so instead of forking out for a straight and all of the extras and faff of honing and stropping, I plumped for less than £15 for this. Took me that long to do pass 1, (which was nick and slice free) that I had to switch to yesterday's slim so I could get working. I think I need to practice quite a bit before I start to get the hang of it! I had a bit of trouble on my left side as I could see feck all and when I switched to left handed was positive the wife would think of tried to commit hari-kari if I'd continued.
My neck also feels quite tender and the burn of my splash was off the charts compared to a usual shave. This points to absolutely shite technique.
Maybe this is a Sunday morning thing where I can take my time and go even slower and see if I can actually manage to get rid of the stubble!
The shavette that I ordered arrived yesterday, so, pass 1 today was done using the Parker R31 with an Astra green halved and loaded. I wasn't sure whether I wanted to go in at the deep end, so instead of forking out for a straight and all of the extras and faff of honing and stropping, I plumped for less than £15 for this. Took me that long to do pass 1, (which was nick and slice free) that I had to switch to yesterday's slim so I could get working. I think I need to practice quite a bit before I start to get the hang of it! I had a bit of trouble on my left side as I could see feck all and when I switched to left handed was positive the wife would think of tried to commit hari-kari if I'd continued.
My neck also feels quite tender and the burn of my splash was off the charts compared to a usual shave. This points to absolutely shite technique.
Maybe this is a Sunday morning thing where I can take my time and go even slower and see if I can actually manage to get rid of the stubble!
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15 February
Pannacrema Nuàvia Blu
Razorock Bruce
Razorock Game Changer .68-P
Kai Stainless
Floïd Mentolado Vigoroso
Same shave as yesterday, and another good two pass shave. Not too close, and irritation free. All accompanied by the wonderful scent of the Pannacrema.Razorock Bruce
Razorock Game Changer .68-P
Kai Stainless
Floïd Mentolado Vigoroso
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15/02/22
Pre - Shower
Brush - Simpson Commodore X1
Soap - Signature Soap Eboracum
Razor - Feather ACSR-RBL
Blade - Feather Pro Guard (5)
Post - Cold water Rinse, TC's infused Witch Hazel
Balm - Proraso Green
A/S - Proraso Green
I was looking forward to this shave with the new Feather SR, it seems very smooth, similar to the SS, definitely in-between the DX and SS and slightly different to the Kai Captain, i will need more run time with it. So far its nice to use, it feels secure in the hand in use, with this Guarded blade seems very forgiving.
2 passes and some touch up for a close, comfortable finish.
Stay safe and enjoy your day All
Pre - Shower
Brush - Simpson Commodore X1
Soap - Signature Soap Eboracum
Razor - Feather ACSR-RBL
Blade - Feather Pro Guard (5)
Post - Cold water Rinse, TC's infused Witch Hazel
Balm - Proraso Green
A/S - Proraso Green
I was looking forward to this shave with the new Feather SR, it seems very smooth, similar to the SS, definitely in-between the DX and SS and slightly different to the Kai Captain, i will need more run time with it. So far its nice to use, it feels secure in the hand in use, with this Guarded blade seems very forgiving.
2 passes and some touch up for a close, comfortable finish.
Stay safe and enjoy your day All
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February 15, 2022
Asylum Rx V2
Feather Pro
CH2 Synthetic
Mitchell’s Wool Fat
Proraso Sandalwood Aftershave
Asylum Rx V2
Feather Pro
CH2 Synthetic
Mitchell’s Wool Fat
Proraso Sandalwood Aftershave
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This morning -
razor - Yaqi Excalibur
blade - P30 (12)
brush - Semogue Torga
soap - Vitos Supercrema tallow
post - cold water
a/s - 4711.
All good, freshly shaved head and face. Using the Cella for the last few shaves has inspired me to revisit my Italian soft soaps. Yours all - I.
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- Location
- Liverpool
Themed 'The Nutcracker and other painful dances', I herby present you with last night's SOTD.
The loss of face dance - Ikon B1
The danger here is not falling off the rope, but from the loss of dignity due to the onlookers below.
The turbulent tuba dance - Polsilver Lodz
Too much thigh and the danger of falling on to a large horn.
Lasyphilis sylphide dance - Alpha Wickhams Arctic Fox
Involves standing a safe distance from your partner
The clean underwear dance - Murdock's Avalon
If you are going to put everything on display make sure it is well laundered
From dangerous dances to dangerous razors and the Ikon B1 facial ballet. A full three passè involving a few swift and carefully executed pirouettes, an echappè or two (Keeps you on your toes. Dangerous fuckers these Ikons) and a glissade as the blade glides around the chin with perfect balance and effortless movement. Sweet, perfect and a beautiful assemble of de-fluffing. A ballet free of the old red, although I doubt many ballets include a blood bath routine.
Another bit of sadness as the Avalon takes yet another hit on the contents. One day there will be naff all left and it will be confined to the vaults of the unobtanium.
A big smiley shave and I am dancing in the aisles. Not as though I can dance and look more like an octopus with a nervous disposition. But at least it was a shave free of cracking my nuts and swans called Luke.
And you can have a very appropriately titled song from those trashy snazzy Bed-in girls. Enjoy. I always do
The loss of face dance - Ikon B1
The danger here is not falling off the rope, but from the loss of dignity due to the onlookers below.
The turbulent tuba dance - Polsilver Lodz
Too much thigh and the danger of falling on to a large horn.
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Involves standing a safe distance from your partner
The clean underwear dance - Murdock's Avalon
If you are going to put everything on display make sure it is well laundered
From dangerous dances to dangerous razors and the Ikon B1 facial ballet. A full three passè involving a few swift and carefully executed pirouettes, an echappè or two (Keeps you on your toes. Dangerous fuckers these Ikons) and a glissade as the blade glides around the chin with perfect balance and effortless movement. Sweet, perfect and a beautiful assemble of de-fluffing. A ballet free of the old red, although I doubt many ballets include a blood bath routine.
Another bit of sadness as the Avalon takes yet another hit on the contents. One day there will be naff all left and it will be confined to the vaults of the unobtanium.
A big smiley shave and I am dancing in the aisles. Not as though I can dance and look more like an octopus with a nervous disposition. But at least it was a shave free of cracking my nuts and swans called Luke.
And you can have a very appropriately titled song from those trashy snazzy Bed-in girls. Enjoy. I always do
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- Location
- Liverpool
Always with
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- Location
- Liverpool
I was kind of brought up with ballet as my great friend and cousin was a student at the Royal School of and I used to attend quite a few of her performances. In return she shared my punk side of life.
When she got the all clear of breast cancer she took me to see the Undertones.
I never danced fortunately
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A sad but lovely storey