SOTD: Saturday 13th January - Friday 19th January 2018.

Tuesday's shave of the day

Pre-shave - Warm shower, Wright's Cold Tar Soap face wash, followed by BBA Pre-shave Oil.
Razor - Colonial Razors - The General, SS.
Blade - Kai Captain Titan Mild Pink (Day 5).
Soap - Wickham Soap Co. 1912 Citrus Musk Shaving Soap.
Bowl - Little Wren.
Brush - Simpsons The Duke 2 Pure Badger Hair Shaving Brush.
Post shave - Cold Water Splash, OSP Neroli and Menthol Splash.

A great shave - SWMBO was up early this morning, which forced me out of my pit, giving me more time to shave once the bathroom had been vacated

Having read @antdad tutorial on lathering hard soap: http://theshavingroom.co.uk/community/index.php?threads/lather-tutorial-hard-soap.9003/ I picked up a few tips and changed my lathering technique - with great results I found that adding less water and spending more time loading the brush with soap from the puck.

A very enjoyable shave followed - 3 passes on the face: WTG, ATG and XTG with a 2 pass WTG and ATG on the neck area. The OSP Neroli splash, as ever did the trick. As snow was forecast I applied a thicker moisturiser - Kiehl's Creme De Dorps, which absorbed in nicely. I find that I need an extra thick moisturiser after a 3 pass shave, when the weather is cold.

No problems, BBS on the face with a DFS+ on the neck.

I am really enjoying my shaves with the General SS - a great razor, however I appreciate that YMMV.

All the best,

Chris
 
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Simpsons Wee Scot
Gibbs No 16
Personna Platinum Chrome (3)
Saponificio Varesino Tundra Artica
Thayers Rose & Saponificio Varesino Tundra Artica balm

Yet again a superb shave from the Personna. A great lather with the humble Wee Scot and the superb SV soap. It took me a long time to try their soaps but I am glad that I finally joined the party. Great scent and performance. ​
 
semperfi45 said:
Razor: Blackland Sabre L2 w/Hempel Ti
Blade: Personna GEM (3)
Brush: Jayaruh JR #45 Walnut Honey Comb
Soap: Jeeves Of Husdon Street Private Study
A/S: Old Spice Fresh Lime
Bowl: The Distinctive Goat Sinker Log Shaving Bowl

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Your sabre L2 looks great with that handle, really great! P.
 
I'm sure you'll enjoy the Clog Pruf and OC. They are beautiful shavers.
 
Tuesday 16th January 2018
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Pre Shave: Hot Shower + Body Shop Maca Root face wash and Proraso White
Razor: Occam's 3 dot plate/cap
Blade: Feather Pro (#2)
Brush: Maseto 24mm Extra Density 2 Band Finest
Soap: Speick Men Stick
Post: Alum Block, Cold water and Humphreys Witch Hazel
AS: Nivea Soothing Balm

Second shave with the Occam's, I switched to the 3 dot plate/cap but stayed with Feather Pro. This was definitely more aggressive with a bit more blade feel, I even managed a tiny weeper. After the last shave giving a bit of irritation I made a point of watching the pressure and not going over the same spot. The 2 dot plate felt like it would not bite, but the 3 dot felt like it might, in fact I nicked my ear lobe but did not notice until much later, something I have not done for a while. This could be down to the size of the head or me being half awake this morning. 3 passes plus a bit of touching up around the chin was required, but a nice smooth finish.

I think I am going to try a Feather Guard for the next shave as this one of the recommended blades for the 3 dot plate/cap.

The Maseto extra density brush seems to be breaking in well and no noticeable hair loss.
 
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