SOTD: Saturday 15th to Friday 21th of 2020

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SR: Edwin Jagger DE89 Knurled
Blade : Feather (3)
Brush: Semogue SOC
Lather : Via Barberia 2 Fructi
ASL: Brutt

Prep: Valobra Glycerlanolina soap, Antica Barbieria Colla Almond Oil Pre-Shave Cream
Brush: Tony Forsyth P&C LE 2017 Platypus High Mountain White Badger
Soap: Phoenix & Beau Achilles Last Stand
Razor: Merkur Mergress (3.5)
Blade: NOS Gillette Bleue Extra (3)
Post: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel; Myrsol Blue A/S splash
Scent: None

First outing for a seasonal release by Phoenix & Beau - Achilles Last Stand. The performance was typical of P&B - excellent. But the scent - wow! I really like it. The maker's notes say that it is inspired by their travels to Morocco. It has a really interesting structure, and to me is fresh yet paradoxically dark and mysterious. A dead set ripper!
The Mergress was as efficient as ever - I was almost done after two passes, and absolutely BBS after the third. An invigorating blast of Myrsol Blue, and I am grinning .

Boycie83 said:

19/02/20

Razor: iKon OSS SB
Blade: Treet Platinum (2)
Brush: Semogue 1800
Soap: Cella
Pre: Proraso Red
ASL: Proraso Red
ASB: Proraso Blue

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An excellent finish today and only one minor weeper under my chin. Am I on the path of taming the iron lady?

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You are indeed

Satanfriendly said:

You are indeed

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She's loaded with a Gillette Nacet for the next outing - I think the sharper blade will be better. The OSS handle feels lovely in the hand (and looks great).

Shaving recipe for today.



Prep: Warm shower:/ Imperial Leather ~ Sea Minerals & Black Mint Shower Gel.


Pre:

warm wet flannel to my face.


Wrights ~ Traditional Cold Tar Soap.


Brush: Chinese Unbranded Silvertip Fibre.


Bowl Lather.


Bowl: Tesco's Ceramic 'Cosmo' Side Bowl.


Uber/Superlather : Edwin Jagger Limes & Pomegranate shave cream. +Scottish Fine Shaving Soap.


Blade: Gillette Winner. (2)


Razor: Ming Shi 3000s Adjustable. (settings) wtg 5, xtg 6, atg + pick ups 7.


Post:

Cold Water Face Rinse./Homemade Lavender, eucalyptus + Tea Tree Oil Witch Hazel Mixture./ Boots ~Unscented Moisturiser Lotion.

Osmanli ~ Lemon Eau De Cologne.



Greetings,


A very eclectic assortment of shaving products for my early morning shave that worked together brilliantly.

The Gillette winner blade has performed wonderfully throughout the week. It paired together very nicely with the 3000s making a smooth non-aggressive yet efficient duo...I've been fortunate with all my indian made blades,and have yet to have any intermittent quality problems or dullness..Regardless what blade it is, i always hand strop them before use to remove any hidden burrs or imaginary ones from the blade edges..I intend to use the gillette winner blade for a full month soon,as i find then wonderfully suited to my skin type and have matched up with each razor i've put them in...It's also a great way to thin down on my vast amount of blades i have in my shaving den.

Final maiden shave of the week using the edwin jagger limes & pomegranate shave cream along with the OSP grapefruit & menthol shave cream,this is one of the best shave cream that I've tried to date the scent to my nose is a nice clean scent that doesn't over power your senses,like the G F. Trumpers Shaving cream i started my weekend with only a small amount is needed,mixed together with the Scottish fine shaving soap made a fantastic Uber/Superlather which was more than adequate for my shave..Leaving a fantastic post shave feel.

Another very enjoyable 3 pass + pick ups silky smooth shave with no errors to report.

Finishing the shave off with a generous Splash of Osmanli ~ Lemon Eau De Cologne.

My face is feeling smooth & smelling devine.

Enjoy your Day ladies & gentlemen.

Thursday 20th February


Simpson 'The Colonel' - Stirling Sheep - PAL Injectomatic/Personna - Quorum

3 passes for a 'Face Feeler'.
No smiley today........I am rather fed up with all the rain.

gacelito said:

First I look at the bookshelf.

And then I see if I shave one, two or three passes.

It is more fun to use a Razor for each pass.

The worst is in the end that you have to clean more razors.

Today only the Gillette New Improved gold plated.

Soap: Grand Habana

Brush: YAQI rainbow

Aftershave: Vigorous Massage Floid (Spanish version), the last units are being sold. Soon the only Italian version will be a little softer.

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Phew. Some choices there

Date:- 20 February 2020

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- WCS Two-Tone Tall (Blue & White) Extra Dense Synth. 26/56mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Mike's Natural ~ Orange, Cedarwood & Black Pepper
Razor/Blade:- Muhle R41 with iKon Bulldog / Astra Superior Platinum #4
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Natural Glycerin (20 drops) & Tea Tree Antiseptic (10)
Fragrance:- Acqua di Gio Pour Homme

The Chap razor
Simpson Commodore
Signaturesoap Valentia
BBA balm

Pre-shave: Dog saliva! Cold Derbyshire Tap Water, Proraso White pre-shave cream
Brush: Razorock Bruce Synthetic
Cream: Trumpers GFT (sample) - Face Lather
Razor: Merkur Progress. Set to 3, then 1 for the touching up
Blade: Voskhod (1)
Post/After-shave: Cold water, Floid Black, Nivea Aftershave Balm.

Awoken by the dog licking my face which has wonderful nourishing properties.

An excellent shave this morning, the voskhod blades never seem the sharpest to me but they always leave my face blemish free and thats what I strive for, so they're a winner in my book comrades.

RussellR5555 said:

Tuesday's Shave

First time with Signature Soap , that Chris very Kindly sent me until he didI had it in my head Signature soaps used Tallow so had never tried them , great soap feels clean and slick the Aniseed reminds me of the French drink Ricard.

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Glad you like it. Aniseed one of my favourites. My soaps are vegetable base - no tallow, so vegetarian/vegan. Regards Brian, Signature Soaps

Boycie83 said:

Glad to hear you like it Russ. They're excellent soaps.

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Hi Chris
Thanks for passing on to your friend. Once again shows how thoughtful this forum is.
Regards a Brian

RussellR5555 said:

A Personna Med Prep completes the line up, One very smooth and comfortable shave.

The signature soap performance is very impressive and great post shave feel.

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Good to hear that. Many thanks Brian, Signature Soaps

RussellR5555 said:

A Personna Med Prep completes the line up, One very smooth and comfortable shave.

The signature soap performance is very impressive and great post shave feel.

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Glad to hear that. Regards Brian, Signature Soaps