SOTD : Saturday 21th May - Friday 27th May 2022.

Congrats. I too know the joy of traveling with my SWIMBO -- my bitch is only 9 months.

 
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Prep: Shower, Palmolive Olive Oil Soap
Soap: Executive Shaving Bay Rum cream
Brush: 24mm Yaqi Sagrada Familia Tuxedo
Razor: Merkur 34C HD
Blade: Gillette Super Blue (3)
Post: Benjamins Bay Rum Mentholated

Upgrade to the menthol Benjamins for the Summer, Aside from that, a tried and tested winner of a setup
 
SOTD 25-May

Brush: Cadman 30mm Tuxedo
Soap: SS Triumph
Razor: Blackland Sabre
Blade: GEM PTFE (3)
Post: SS Triumph AS & Balm, Invictus EDT

Great shave this morning, newly arrived triumph, as with most Stirling offerings it offered up a decent lather with minimal fuss. Where this one shines for me is the scent, love it.

Excellent 2 pass for a very smooth finish. More than ready for the day ahead.

Hope everyone has a grand day!

Cheers

Marc
 
Wed 25th May


Cyril Salter. MS ED2band
L’Occitane Cade Cream
Schick WW2 issue E2 - Canada
Schick S/S - Chick ( 1 )
Puig Quorum A/S Lotion

This was my first use of a Chick in this Razor.Despite having two days harsh growth, the Shave was not only smooth and comfortable but the finish in all areas was exceptionally good.

 


Keeping it classic today.
Pre: Proraso menthol preshave. Wash with hot towel and La Toja Magno (in that order..!)
Cream: Proraso sandalwood
Brush: Simpson Commodore best badger x3
SR: Fritz Bracht Tennis 5/8 extra hollow
Post: Bio oil
AS: Tabac

Hmm.
After a lengthy break from the Proraso pre, I thought I'd give it another go. I swear it made my face less slippery. Wasn't going to chance that, so washed it off with the slick Magno.
A toothpaste sized bit of the good old Proraso red provided easy lather on the Simpson. Unfortunately the brush has started to shed quite a bit. Is that the end of it? Or do they stop shedding? Can I change the knot? Or do I persevere until the hair is too sparse? I liked the brush (amd still do) but picking badger hairs off your face mid shave is getting annoying.
The razor possibly needs a touch up. I did run it over my diamond balsa and gave it a reasonable stropping but it was not quite great. That said, no cuts and DFS so all's well that ends well. Bio oil and Tabac will leave me feeling smooth and ready for the day.

Maybe the theme should have been midweek mediocrity? Sometimes things just don't go perfectly, and that's OK, even on social media!
 
Wed 25 SOTD
Soap Yaqi Hypnotic Blue
Brush Yaqi 24mm Aqua Tuxedo
Razor Yaqi DLC
Blade Persona X Series 17th Use
Aftershave Witchhazel Lemon Chill + Yaqi Hypnotic Blue Splash
Just good this soap. Easily whipped, lovely scent, rich creamy and slick lather...
Just amazed with this blade...no sign of giving up. Paired with the razor, the shave is still very smooth and comfortable. 3passes for a surprisingly good finish...bbs/dfs. Aftershave was very good..
 
+ 1 on the Benjamins Bay Rum Mentholated..Wonderful stuff.
 
25/05/22
Mug Soap and Mitchells May
Pre - Shower
Brush - Vintage Butterscotch Culmak Plus 1950
Soap - Williams Mug Shaving Soap
Razor - Ever Ready 1912, Peerless Deluxe set, 1951
Blade - GEM PTFE S/S
Post - Cold water Rinse, TC's infused Witch Hazel
Balm - Baxter's / Argan Oil home mixed Balm
A/S - Williams Aqua Velva Musk

A Vonderful Vintage Vednesday.
2 passes with some touch-up for a perfectly close comfortable finish.
Stay safe and enjoy your day All
 
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