- Joined
- Monday April 3, 2017
I never wrote that it was paul L ?It's your blade choice and that is all that matters, if it work's for you it's a good blade. P.
I never wrote that it was paul L ?It's your blade choice and that is all that matters, if it work's for you it's a good blade. P.
I know, I really don't know what happened there, I was responding to Pauls post! There is a gremlin in the work's! PaulI never wrote that it was paul L ?
Wonderful images of what looked like medieval torture implements
With genuine thanks to all you enablers, advice-givers and well wishers.
Geller, Gaudi and Yukio MishimaHa ha - you are absolutely right - I thought that too - you can shave with that - thing? A razor that looks like it came from the disturbed mind of the bastard love child of Yuri Geller and Gaudi? Yup - as good a shave as I will get with anything.
I'd second that - to think - I was content with 'normal' razors before I joined here. Oh callow youth. You'll have to prize my Mergress, Merkur 37, Cobra and Aristocrat Slim out my cold dead hands though. Each to their own. Whatever works for you. cheers - I.
Wonderful images of what looked like medieval torture implements...
A razor that looks like it came from the disturbed mind of the bastard love child of Yuri Geller and Gaudi?
I must share their DNA, because I think they look beautiful.Geller, Gaudi and Yukio Mishima
Yeah. Joking aside, they are things of beauty. Their build quality is amazing too; especially the Streamline.I must share their DNA, because I think they look beautiful.
Jonny on percussion .
Razor: Razorrock Titanium Baby Smooth (on loan)
Razor blade: Gillette 7 o'clock yellow (2)
Brush: Romera Mancurian
Bowl: Little Wren Pottery
Soap: Saponificio Varesino Dolomiti
Post: Thayers witch hazel and Reuzel aftershave
Fabulous shave this evening. Second shave with the RR Baby Smooth (on loan from @Acer89 ) with excellent results. A very little touch is required. I think it really should be called 'The Baby Face Assassin'.
It's been a long time since I've used the Romera. I sent it to @Acer89 to work his magic. He's totally refurbed the handle and done a top class job. Thank you James, it's stunning!
I'd forgotten what a sublime knot it is. Mega backbone and wonderful soft.
I hadn't used the SV Dolomiti for a long time too. Cracking lather with a gorgeous scent.
Finished off with the excellent Reuzel aftershave....Can I fit anymore superlatives in one Post?
.....OK one more. The greatest band on the planet.
Laters
Rob
Nice set up, @Blademonkey - I used the Semogue SOC and Valobra stick in a traveling shave kit earlier in the year, and it worked a treat. Can't say I was using a Gem, though .View attachment 31240 ~SOTD~ Wednesday 29th November
Prep ~ Shower & face wash, Donkey & Goat milk soap
Razor ~ Ever -Ready 1912 Sun Ray made in England
Blade ~ Gem SS
Soap ~ Valbora Stick
Brush ~ Semouge OC Badger
Post~ BBA Post Shave Balm
Scent ~ Stash by SJP
A lovely shave from my favourite 1912 fitted out with a Gem SS blade on its second use. The Valbora soap was spot on and remains one of my top soaps, it produced a wonderful thick creamy lather with my SOC Badger and is more than protective enough for any blade.
BBA PSB to finnish my shave followed by a body spray of the woody Stash EDP by SJP. Looking and smelling great! P.
Enjoy your day folks, but let's be careful out there!
Thankyou, not very exciting but a great brush and soap and both have never disappointed. P.Nice set up, @Blademonkey - I used the Semogue SOC and Valobra stick in a traveling shave kit earlier in the year, and it worked a treat. Can't say I was using a Gem, though .
Nice one, Paul - classic ad from Oz.Vitos Super Red
RazoRock 400
Merkur 34C HD
Derby Extra (1)
Lime witch hazel
Blue Stratos
I thought I would break out a Derby blade for a change. It didn't disappoint. Granted, they're not the sharpest blade in the box, but sharp enough for my needs.
With and against passes took down two days growth in comfort
Vitos Super, I need say no more about the lather.
Old school smell from Blue Stratos for this evening.
It's more subdued and complex than Proraso, but there's is an inescapable similarity from the eucalyptus and camphor... If you dislike the Proraso then it's probably not for you, if you're only indifferent then I would definitely give it a chance as it has a lot more going on in there.
What a beautiful red tipRazor: Gillette Red Tip
Blade: Personna Tungsten (23)
Brush: El Druida Red Heart Chakte Kok/African Blackwood 2 Band
Soap: Nuavia Blu
A/S: Floid Blue
Scuttle: Junichi Tanaka Blue
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