SOTD: Saturday 23 August - Friday 29 August 2025.

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Prep: NOS Country Life Australia tallow/lanolin/glycerin soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: Kent BLK8 Silvertip Badger
Cream: Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet
Razor: Gillette Diplomat
Blade: Vintage NOS Wilkinson Sword Light Brigade (20)
Post: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel, Penhaligon's Bayolea After Shave Lotion
Scent: Penhaligon's Endymion EdC
 
Monday 25th August

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Crabtree & Evelyn West Indian Lime (Vintage c.2013) Shaving Bowl & Zenith 205 NOCE XSE
KCG w/Razorock Radio Knob Handle & Statum Platinum Chrome (1)
DR Harris Bay Rum Aftershave

My kinda blade, that! Of course I've used 'em before ... just not for a while and the revisit was most agreeable. Almost pulled off a satisfactory single pass but did the full second pass with discipline rather than just cleaning up at that point. Really smooth. Two things to consider there - personal compatibility with the blade and the heavyweight handle used with the KCG head really makes that thing balance well.

As my setup for the coming week, I'm really looking forward to this combo again ...
 

SOTD: 26th August 2025.

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Shaving Recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Cien Men Kenya Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Pears Transparent Bar Soap.
Brush: Frank Shaving 22mm Synthetic.
Bowl Lather.
Bowl: Tesco's Ceramic 'Cosmo' Side Bowl.
Lather: Nivea Men Sensitive Pro Ultra-Calming Liquid Shaving Cream.
Blade: Lord Shark Super Stainless. (D1)
Razor: Ming Shi 2000s. (Setting 3)

Post:
Cold water Face & Head wash with brush squeezing's,Cold Water Face & Head Rinse./Alum Rub./Cold Water Rinse./Nivea Refreshing Toner./Nivea Men Replenishing PSB.

Greetings,

Early morning shave,

A wonderful combined face & head shave from the efficient Ming Shi 2000s.

Finishing the shave off with a few small dollops of Nivea Men Replenishing PSB.

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

Keep safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.:cool:
 
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Prep: NOS Country Life Australia tallow/lanolin/glycerin soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: TroyCraft Curly Jarrah 3-band Manchurian Badger
Soap: Ach Brito Lavanda
Razor: Blutt BR-1 (1.20mm)
Blade: Vintage NOS Gillette Spoiler (2)
Post: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel, Sir Irisch Moos After Shave Lotion
Scent: Sir Irisch Moos EdT
 
Tuesday 26 Aug

Kesabella Aleppo Soap - 70% Laurel

Razorock Hawk V3A with Razorine handle
Feather Pro Super
AP 400 Slim 22mm G5C
MMGP UKWSS Christmas

TGS Witch Hazel with Cucumber
Proraso Blue Pre-Shave (as post shave)

Thanks to @Dickie for the sample. Initially loved the scent of this - got loads of fruit, caramel toffee, cinnamon but on lathering I disliked it - seemed to change (YMMV) and smelt a bit like a cleaning product. But… in all areas performance wise I found it exceptional and I would buy this soap in another scent. I’d sum it up as creamy, thick, luxurious. 6th and final use of AC blade.

Have a great day all
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Pre - Shower
Brush - Semogue SOC TAJ Boar
Soap - Tabac
Razor - Valet VB3 (fixed handle)
Blade - Perma-Sharp Half Blade
Post - Cold water Rinse
Balm - Tabac
A/S - Tabac Aftershave Splash
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Well that was a crackin' shave, I modified a Perma-sharp half blade to fit, checked the blade alignment, lathered up and away i went, i was mindful that the blade may move during the shave so i checked it for the first few strokes, the razor felt really comfortable throughout but also very efficient.
Well happy with my BBS finish and finding another blade to use in this Vintage Lady.

Luckily the head of my Valet is quite simple with 2 dots and the Centre "post" i cut a "V" into the centre of the blade to allow for the centre post and trimmed the side tabs of about 1mm, Bingo.
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Enjoy your day all.
 
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