I guess I've helped my bank balance by not trying the samples then!It's great Ben. I have a sample of the Manna Di Sicilia too and I can see why Saponificio Varesino soaps are so well regarded on here. The trouble is, I will probably have to buy both now!
SOTD 26/9/17
Brush: Semogue 830
Soap: Fine American Blend
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue Stainless (4)
Razor: Fatip Piccolo
AS: Fine American Blend
Balm: Nivea Men
Mug: Muhle
First shave with an open comb, considering The Piccolo is classed as an aggressive razor, I gave it very light strokes, and in a 2 and a half pass shave, it rewarded me with the best shave I've ever had ! That was with a 2 day growth, I'm converted. A fantastic little razor !
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Although I have quite a few of what may be considered expensive soaps and I think they are worth every penny, I have to say the soaps like Monsavon and Vitos which are a fraction of the price weight for weight are outstanding and i have even come to like the humble Palmolive stick, so I have soaps that cost a £1 for 100 gms up to soaps costing £20 for 100gms and everything inbetween and I enjoy them all. I know what you are saying about almost hearing the "Moo" with the Monsavon, a fantastic soap that i would be happy to buy if it did cost more than it does. P.Sotd - Thursday 28/9 -
Razor - Mergress (3.5)
blade - Gillette SB (3)
brush - Stirling two-band fan
soap - Bol a Razor tallow
post - witch hazel
a/s - Nivea Sensitive
balm - Neil's Lime (c).
Result - spectacular.
Sometimes the best shaves just come from nowhere. I was a bit meh meh about it tonight - I think that having spent weeks on a couple of experiments controlling what kit I use, I'm getting a bit bored with it - not bored but it doesn't suit my character. Standing in front of the table of shaving porn in the upstairs hall deciding not what I want to use but what can I use - that's getting harder. I was going to use MT Dark Limes to match the second lot of the test balm - but my face said 'tallow,' - I'm so glad I listened. The soap is neutrally scented so that was fine. It's a great performer - you can almost hear it moo as you lather. In current times I think we are blessed with the quality of gear and the prices these days? This brush is a good example - it is superb for me. Super-soft tips but a relatively short loft and fan shape. A lovely big M7 type handle - mine is butterscotch. For an astonishingly reasonable price. Maseto springs to mind obviously too. Only the third spin with the Mergress - a classic razor done even better.
So - a stellar shave out of very low expectations. The best kind I think?
Oh - I don't think I can say this out loud - but I'm rather taken withe the Nivea alcohol-free aftershave - I've mostly been using it because it doesn't really smell of anything but does actually work well for me. I notice people using the Two Phase version. Might try that. - Enjoy your shaves one and all - Iain.
I know what it's like Wayne, too pass back a Cobra but at least we have had the pleasure of using a fantastic Razor such as it is, I felt much the same way after a spell with the Bunny SE, another great razor but at least there is the chance to get your hands on a cobra albeit a slender one but as for the bunny all I will ever have is memories, alas it is not going to be a produced, so sad......chin up tomorrow is another day and another razor, life goes onSOTD: 280917
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Blade:
Razor: Cobra Classic. View attachment 29492ON Laon (@Digimonkey)
Soap: SV Dolomiti. Thank you so much @wayne mattison This is a soap that is truly amazing.
Brush: Maseto 26mm silvertip.
Post: Thayers Witch Hazel.
EDT: L'Occitaine Cade
It is a sad day for me.
I have to let this beautiful razor go.
My last shave was such an amazing experience, despite the fact that she gave me a "love bite" before she continued on her journey.
A kiss below my nose that really will leave an ever lasting thought.
All I can say is that I am in love with this razor and I recommend to everyone to have a go with it. Simply divine.
Enjoy your shaves everyone,
Wayne
Great picture and set up
Razor: ATT R2
Razor blade: Gillette Nacet
Brush: Maseto 24mm extra dense Finest
Bowl: Little Wren Pottery
Cream: Truefitt and Hill Grafton
Post: Fine American Blend
Shave report: Superb!
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