SOTD : Saturday 28th September - Friday 4th October 2019.

Date:- 02 October 2019

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- WCS Honeycomb (Blue) Synth. Tuxedo 26/56mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Ariana & Evans ~ Socal Hipster
Razor/Blade:- Karve CB SS 'C' / Vintage NOS Gillette Super Stainless (spoiler) #15
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Natural Glycerin (20), Tea Tree Antiseptic (10), Lavender (15) & Peppermint (10 drops)
Fragrance:- Tommy Hilfiger for Men


Date:- 03 October 2019

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Yaqi Sagrada Familia Tuxedo Synth. 24/53mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Ariana & Evans ~ Socal Hipster
Razor/Blade:- RazoRock Game Changer .84P / NOS Wizamet Super Iridium #11
Post/After-shave: T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Natural Glycerin (20), Tea Tree Antiseptic (10), Lavender (15) & Peppermint (10 drops)
Fragrance:- Tommy Hilfiger for Men
 
Pre-shave:- Nothing
Bowl/Scuttle:- None
Brush:- None
Soap/Cream:- Bulldog Original with teatree
Razor/Blade:- Wilkinson classic with Wilkinson blade - fourth day
Post/After-shave: Cocoa butter
Fragrance:- None

After my first week of shaving I am aware that the Wilkinson razor is a little too mild, I am not getting a close shave, I am going to up my game on the blade and razor by the weekend, maybe change the blade first, see how that goes and then, if neccessary change the razor.


I wouldnt recommend the Bulldog gel at all.


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Good to read a report on the new Colonial General. Have you ever used the original version?
 
Satanfriendly said:
Good to read a report on the new Colonial General. Have you ever used the original version?
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Sadly not @Satanfriendly , the ones i saw were bloody extortion considering the original price, i decided to go with the V2 for an extra few quid. You never know - 1 day.
i must admit after about 5 hours my skin is still really soft, it gave me a real close shave but was very comfortable.
T
 

I have to admit the brass I gained from the BST is my purchase of the year. I am sorely tempted by the V2 but the Vector remains on my list. Decisions decisions

I'd be happy to loan an original if you'd like to give one a go.
 
Satanfriendly said:
I have to admit the brass I gained from the BST is my purchase of the year. I am sorely tempted by the V2 but the Vector remains on my list. Decisions decisions

I'd be happy to loan an original if you'd like to give one a go.
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Thank you very much Chris @Satanfriendly for your very kind offer.
I had better not as I was hoping this razor is the last for a while. I need to get through what I have and whittle down the collection a bit, I just know what will happen.
Maybe sometime in the future
Cheers
T
 


Prep: Valobra Glycerlanolina soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: Saponificio Varesino Two-band High Mountain Manchurian White Badger
Soap: Murphy & McNeil Cliffs Of Moher
Razor: Blackland Blackbird
Blade: NOS Personna P74 (1)
Post: Chatillon Lux Yuzu/Rose/Patchouli Toner, Musgo Real Aftershave Balm
Scent: Boellis Panama 1924 EdT

Very enjoyable shave. This was my first use of Murphy & McNeil's Aon base soap, which contains both beef and duck tallow, plus a few other mods from the tallow base. The soap is noticeably harder than the tallow base; I'd call this a hard croap, whilst the tallow base is a soft croap. Easy to lather and very slick; performnce was again top shelf. The scent is very fresh, and fits the cliffs theme nicely.
I was a DFS after two passes, with the venerable P74 blade scything down the stubble effortlessly. A light three pass accomplished BBS. A lovely post shave feel with this soap.
Finished with one of my favourite scents - Boellis Panama 1924. Citrus, tobacco and vanilla skillfully woven together - wonderful juice.

I saw this documentary film this evening; if you are a football fan, I cannot recommend it highly enough. I almost did not go, as I am far from a fan of the subject of the film. However, after reading the reviews, I could not resist. Engrossing viewing, and told absolutely warts and all.

 
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