SOTD : Saturday 1st May to Friday 7th May 2021.


SOTD : 6th May 2021.

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Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Asda Tingly Mint & Tea Tree Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Pears ~ Transparent Bar Soap With Mint Extracts. + Nuage Menthol shaving Oil.
Brush: Lider Turkish Boar.
Bowl Lather.
Bowl: Tesco's Ceramic 'Cosmo' Side Bowl.
Lather : Arko ~ Cool Shaving Cream.
Blade: Astra Superior Platinum. (D4)
Razor: Muhle r89.

Post:
Cold water face wash with brush squeezings, Cold Water Face Rinse. /Homemade (~Spring/Summer mix~) Lemon, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Essential Oils.+ 3 Menthol Crystals Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./Arko ~ Cool AS/Cologne + ASB.


Greetings,

Early morning shave,

Last outing of the Astra SP which has performed wonderfully with each shave. The blade still feels as though it could carry on with a few more shaves. Very impressive considering i done my monthly head shave with it which is equivalent to two face shaves...The Muhle r89 has been a delight to re-introduce myself to this week. I have reminded myself why i consider it to be my favourite DE razor.

Yet again The 'Arko cool trio' worked together wonderfully making my morning shave a pleasurable experience...I've mentioned before in many of my posts i'm a great fan of both Arko & Derby shaving products. I know that some people cringe at the thought of using them or may have an allergic reaction to these products or dries their skin or don't like the scent 'especially the Shave sticks'...As with any shaving products subjective opinions will always be found especially with shaving soaps and creams, and even more so with DE blades...Each to their choice as the saying goes...

Another enjoyable 3 pass + pick ups close comfortable shave with no errors to report.

Finishing to the shave off with a small dollop of Arko ~ Cool ASB.

My face is feeling super smooth & smelling divine.;)

Keep safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.:cool:

 
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Prep: Shower, Palmolive olive oil soap
Soap: TDS Lilac
Brush: 24mm Yaqi Mysterious Space Tuxedo
Razor: Gillette 1974 Slim Twist
Blade: Tiger (2)
Post: Cien Aqua ASL, Baxter of California Balm

Tiger test through the Twist today. It performed well - better than with the Merkur, but the Parker still edges it for compatibility. The TDS gives heavy slick lather, and the scent has grown on me. It actually (to my nose) pairs well with the Aqua.
A blob of Baxter's Bandwagon Balm ;) to finish. I get zero menthol from this product. The best way I can describe the smell on first use is Mr Sheen furniture polish with an underlying scent of gin and tonic:oops:o_O It is very mild though, and the Aqua pervades.

Right, off to do my civic duty and vote. Have a good day, everyone :giggle:

Voting Episode 4 GIF by The Simpsons
 
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Todays Cold Water Shave Kit - Thursday 6th May 2021

Shave Score 9.8/10.0


PreShave: Hot Shower / NIVEA MEN DEEP Anti-Blackhead Scrub
PreShave Cream: Proraso - refreshing white (menthol)
Soap: Extro - Arancia Italiana
Brush: Yaqi 24mm - Purple Haze
Razor: RazoRock GC .84 OC
Blade: Gillette 7 O'clock Black Super Platinum (1)
Post Shave ASL: RR Saturnia
Post Shave Balm: Barts Balms - Ben More Bergamot & Vanilla
Post Shave Cologne: John Varvartos - Artisan Pure

Have a good one all.

Joe

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06/05/21
Pre: Shower, Cold water Face prep
Brush: Yaqi Sagrada Familia 24mm
Soap: Arran soap Co. Lochranza
Razor: Blackland Vector
Blade: Kai Titan Pink (9)
Post shave: Cold water splash, TC's Infused Witch Hazel
Balm: Arran soap Co. Lochranza
Aftershave: Arran soap Co. Lochranza
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2 passes today XTG & ATG for a comfortable BBS finish.
Stay safe and enjoy your day All
 
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