SOTD Saturday 4th November 2017 - Friday 10th November 2017

Happy Birthday Ben!
 
Thursday...

Soap - Haslinger Hönig
Brush - Semogue 1470
Face lather
Razor - Gillette Old 1920s
Blade - Gillette Nacet #2
Post - Thayer's Rose Petal and Aloe Vera
Smell - Alt-Innsbruck EdC

A cracker of a shave this morning. Two days growth hewn down with 3 passes and no pick-ups. Incredibly smooth.

It's the first outing for the Old. As you'd expect, there is a fair bit of brassing, but I think it gives a lovely patina. There are two characteristic hairline cracks at the top and bottom. A manufacturing thang back in the day, it seems, as there are a few that have them from what I've seen. They don't detract from the performance though; and not big enough to fanny about with epoxy etc.

I'd recommend an Old for anyone dipping their toe into Open Comb land. For me, it's incredibly efficient with a light touch, good prep, and so on.
 
No worries champ. Anything else you want me to test just let me know. You can always count on me.
I'm sure I'll find it inferior and go against the grain of everyone else....and ruffle a few feathers along the way.
Anybody who appreciates Fine Platinum, Guerlain Heritage and Chopard Noble Vetiver has opinions that are more than worthy of consideration!! ;-)
 

Happy Birthday Ben
 

Happy Birthday
 
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Happy Birthday Ben.


Enjoy your day mate.
 
Have a great day Ben, and many happy returns.
 


Happy Birthday Ben! Hope you have great day. Don't get too drunk...it is a school night after all.
 
Happy Birthday mate.
 
Many happy returns Ben. All the best, Paul.
 

Feliz cumpleaños - tenga un buen día Ben. Saludos amigo - I.
 
SOTD: 091117

Blade: Gillette Platinum #1
Razor: Rockwell 6c Plate #6
Brush: Maseto 26mm Silvertip barber handle
Soap: TOBS Sandalwood
Post: Thayers Witch Hazel
EDT: L'Occitaine Cade

A wonderful 3 pass
BBS Shave achieved with the gentlest of touches.
A DE razor that everyone should try in my opinion.

First time with the TOBS sandalwood. I like the scent, cushion is good but perhaps lacking in a little slickness. I will bowl lather with its next outing and hopefully make better judgement.

Finished with the magic of Thayers and the sublime Cade.

Enjoy your shaves.


Perfect.