SOTD: Saturday 31 August - Friday 06 September 2024.
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SOTD Thursday 5 September
The Morning Shave.
The Astra Superior Platinum blade was in my 1961 Gillette Adjustable FatBoy today.
Another very smooth shave. It’s easy to see why this is a good blade for someone starting wet shaving. No weepers or any irritation from a full head and face shave.
I picked up the Nivea Men – Sensitive pro pack about 2 years ago, $5.00 Aus for both. Great quality with a mild scent.
My soaps/creams last for ages. I look on the package to estimate the number of shaves I will get. I sue >1gm of cream and a little less from a hard soap - 100 gm will give me 100 shaves.
I have a similar process of lather build as @UncleLshaves (Laurie)
If you haven’t seen his YouTube channel, drop in and have a look, amazing lather.
- Razor Gillette Adjustable FatBoy G1 (5)
- Blade Astra Superior Platinum (2)
- Pre-Shave Tricare Goats Milk
- Brush Synthetic
- Cream Nivea Men – Sensitive Pro
- Post Shave Nivea Men – Moisturizer
- Aftershave Brut Splash
- Balm Nivea – Sensitive Pro - Post Shave Cooling Balm
The Morning Shave.
The Astra Superior Platinum blade was in my 1961 Gillette Adjustable FatBoy today.
Another very smooth shave. It’s easy to see why this is a good blade for someone starting wet shaving. No weepers or any irritation from a full head and face shave.
I picked up the Nivea Men – Sensitive pro pack about 2 years ago, $5.00 Aus for both. Great quality with a mild scent.
My soaps/creams last for ages. I look on the package to estimate the number of shaves I will get. I sue >1gm of cream and a little less from a hard soap - 100 gm will give me 100 shaves.
I have a similar process of lather build as @UncleLshaves (Laurie)
If you haven’t seen his YouTube channel, drop in and have a look, amazing lather.
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- 3,993
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- Edinburgh Scotland
Happy Birthday Tony
All the very best to you
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- Edinburgh Scotland
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- 3,993
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- Edinburgh Scotland
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- 4,079
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- North East.UK
Belated birthday greetings.
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SOTD: 5th September 2024.
Prep: Warm shower:/Bulldog Peppermint & Eucalyptus Shower Gel.
Pre:
Cien PURE Fragrance Free Sensitive Bar Soap.
Brush: Omega 11047 'Mixed Midget' Badger/Boar.
Bowl Lather.
Bowl: Tesco's Ceramic 'Cosmo' Side Bowl.
Lather: HWF Lanolin Shaving Soap. (no.3)
Blade: Treet Black Carbon. (D1)
Razor: Parker 55SL Semi-Slant.
Post:
Cold Water Face Rinse./Cold water face wash with brush squeezing's, /Alum Rub./Cold Water Rinse./Homemade (~Spring/Summer mix~) Lemon, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Essential Oils.5 Menthol Crystals Mixed Together With Care+Witch Hazel./Cien Men Aqua ASL./Creightons Sensitive PSB.
Greetings,
Early morning shave,
Another wonderful shave to finish my shaving week off on a high...The Treet Black Carbon paired together well with the Parker 55SL making a smooth efficient duo.
A comfortable 2 pass + pick ups silky smooth shave with no errors to report.
Finishing the shave off with a few small dollops of Creightons Sensitive PSB.
My face is feeling cool smooth & smelling divine.
Keep safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.
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Prep: Valobra Glycerlanolina soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: Shavemac 3-band Silvertip Badger D01 Red Dragon
Soap: Vintage Cussons Imperial Leather
Razor: Wolfman WR2
Blade: Vintage NOS Gillette Swede (1)
Post: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel, Myrsol Plastic Shave After Shave Lotion
Scent: Geo. F. Trumper Spanish Leather EdC
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- 6,843
- Location
- Liverpool
Missed this one. Belated birthday wishes Shubs.
42 shaves in one day! Some going that one
Happy Birthday
Belated Happy Birthday
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I noticed some pillock called Chris stole the non-intellectual property of my copyrighted name, Satanfriendly, and had the damn cheek to write up an SOTD on my behalf. I shall see myself in court.
Last night's shave themed, 'Malted wheaties and other breakfast cereals'
Shredded - Tatara Nodachi
Nut bites - Gillette Silver Blue
Fruit and fibre - PAA Peregrino
Porridge - Bath House Cuban Cedar and Lime
Rice no Krispies - Collagen
Lucky charms - Bath House Cuban Cedar and Lime
Frosties - Mrs Satanfriendly
'I had crunchy nuts last night'
'Yes, I know darling'
A very nice bit of sink time with the Tatara/Silver Blue dishing out a shave as smooth as Ready Brek, and the Bath House providing a bowl full of lather thicker than porridge. End results? Malted Wheaties all the way
I shall end with a duo from three girls as bonkers as the Beaver in their own way. Over to you Tsu Shi Ma Mi Re
Cheerios everyone
Last night's shave themed, 'Malted wheaties and other breakfast cereals'
Shredded - Tatara Nodachi
Nut bites - Gillette Silver Blue
Fruit and fibre - PAA Peregrino
Porridge - Bath House Cuban Cedar and Lime
Rice no Krispies - Collagen
Lucky charms - Bath House Cuban Cedar and Lime
Frosties - Mrs Satanfriendly
'I had crunchy nuts last night'
'Yes, I know darling'
A very nice bit of sink time with the Tatara/Silver Blue dishing out a shave as smooth as Ready Brek, and the Bath House providing a bowl full of lather thicker than porridge. End results? Malted Wheaties all the way
I shall end with a duo from three girls as bonkers as the Beaver in their own way. Over to you Tsu Shi Ma Mi Re
Cheerios everyone
Happy birthday Shubs!
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- Location
- West Sussex
Thursday 5 September
RazoRock Satin SILVER HAWK Single Edge Razor - V2, yaqi Chippendale handle
SV Manna di Sicilia
Feather Pro Guard x4
Vintage handle with badger reknot
The heavier ss handle gave the aluminium razor more feel during the shave, however, even with the guarded blade the atg pass did raise weepers and if I’m honest these ac razors are probably best for me with just one wtg pass and some pick ups. Rain rain go away…….
Otherwise try to enjoy the day fellas!
RazoRock Satin SILVER HAWK Single Edge Razor - V2, yaqi Chippendale handle
SV Manna di Sicilia
Feather Pro Guard x4
Vintage handle with badger reknot
The heavier ss handle gave the aluminium razor more feel during the shave, however, even with the guarded blade the atg pass did raise weepers and if I’m honest these ac razors are probably best for me with just one wtg pass and some pick ups. Rain rain go away…….
Otherwise try to enjoy the day fellas!
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- Location
- Sunny North Wales
SOTD 05-Sep-24
Brush: Wald A1
Soap: SSC Haverford
Razor: Blackland Sabre V2 L3 vs Vestige ++
Blade: GEM PTFE
Post: SSC Haverford AS & Balm and TEV 290
Same routine as yesterday but switched out to the L3 and comparing against the Vestige ++.
I do have to preface this with the fact that I have a lot more face time with the Vestige, so I am a lot more familiar with it.
The finish was pretty much on par with each other, so at least for my face and technique these razors/levels are comparable in terms of efficiency. But the V2 L3 is an improvement over the V1 L2 for me.
Looking at comfort, they're about equal for the WTG pass, but the Vestige wins out on the ATG pass, I had some ever so slight pulling with the Sabre.
Maneuverability, I would give this to the Vestige as well. It obviously has a smaller profile with the blade sticking out of the back, and it's about 10g lighter, so this is no surprise.
Overall it's good, though if I was forced to make a choice I would opt for the Vestige.
Have a grand one all.
Cheers
Marc
Brush: Wald A1
Soap: SSC Haverford
Razor: Blackland Sabre V2 L3 vs Vestige ++
Blade: GEM PTFE
Post: SSC Haverford AS & Balm and TEV 290
Same routine as yesterday but switched out to the L3 and comparing against the Vestige ++.
I do have to preface this with the fact that I have a lot more face time with the Vestige, so I am a lot more familiar with it.
The finish was pretty much on par with each other, so at least for my face and technique these razors/levels are comparable in terms of efficiency. But the V2 L3 is an improvement over the V1 L2 for me.
Looking at comfort, they're about equal for the WTG pass, but the Vestige wins out on the ATG pass, I had some ever so slight pulling with the Sabre.
Maneuverability, I would give this to the Vestige as well. It obviously has a smaller profile with the blade sticking out of the back, and it's about 10g lighter, so this is no surprise.
Now I was asked whether I would recommend this as an upgrade to the Sabre V1 L2, and what I will say is that it depends.
If you were after a razor that gives you a little more flexibility in being able to change the efficiency for different levels of growth or if you were after a little more efficiency than the V1 L2, or if you didn't have the original but want a good modern GEM then the answer is yes.
If you were happy enough with the Sabre V1 L2 then, personally, I would say no. The V2 L2 didn't add that much extra for me for it to be that noticeable.
Take that for what you will, it's one man's opinion given in a short period of hands on time. I will say I do quite like the design and idea behind it though, initially I wasn't enamoured with the handle design but it has grown on me.
If you were after a razor that gives you a little more flexibility in being able to change the efficiency for different levels of growth or if you were after a little more efficiency than the V1 L2, or if you didn't have the original but want a good modern GEM then the answer is yes.
If you were happy enough with the Sabre V1 L2 then, personally, I would say no. The V2 L2 didn't add that much extra for me for it to be that noticeable.
Take that for what you will, it's one man's opinion given in a short period of hands on time. I will say I do quite like the design and idea behind it though, initially I wasn't enamoured with the handle design but it has grown on me.
Overall it's good, though if I was forced to make a choice I would opt for the Vestige.
Have a grand one all.
Cheers
Marc
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Wednesday 4th September
Soap • Stirling Duke
Brush • Yaqi Bali 24mm Synthetic
Razor • Razorock Hawk V3
Blade • Kai CT Pink (5)
Post • Stirling Duke Splash
Good shave, everything worked.
This Stirling soap is softer than the dozen or so others I have, and needs more water to get it to a creamy lather. Otherwise it performs well.
The matching splash is good. It softens and nourishes the skin more than some other Stirling splashes I have.
Soap • Stirling Duke
Brush • Yaqi Bali 24mm Synthetic
Razor • Razorock Hawk V3
Blade • Kai CT Pink (5)
Post • Stirling Duke Splash
Good shave, everything worked.
This Stirling soap is softer than the dozen or so others I have, and needs more water to get it to a creamy lather. Otherwise it performs well.
The matching splash is good. It softens and nourishes the skin more than some other Stirling splashes I have.