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SOTD: Saturday 5 - Friday 11 November 2022.
- Thread starter Palmolive fox
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Tuesday 8th
Rockwell 6S, #4 plate
Gillette Silver Blue stainless
Apothecary 87
Zenith synthetic
The Rocky has some heft and only needs the lightest of touch to get the job done which it did perfectly in two passes, wtg and atg.
The 87 has a nice base scent from the pot and lathers easily but then the Zenith is an excellent brush and one that I reach for more often than my other brushes.
I have a couple of old brushes that I will attempt to re knot this afternoon, I have some excellent replacements from Boti.
Time for The Dremel to be unleashed from its lair
have a good day fellas
Rockwell 6S, #4 plate
Gillette Silver Blue stainless
Apothecary 87
Zenith synthetic
The Rocky has some heft and only needs the lightest of touch to get the job done which it did perfectly in two passes, wtg and atg.
The 87 has a nice base scent from the pot and lathers easily but then the Zenith is an excellent brush and one that I reach for more often than my other brushes.
I have a couple of old brushes that I will attempt to re knot this afternoon, I have some excellent replacements from Boti.
Time for The Dremel to be unleashed from its lair
have a good day fellas
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- Sunderland
08/11/22
Pre - Sainsbury's Luxury Soap, Bergamot & Nectarine
Brush - Silver Birch Brushes - Cocobolo Silvertip
Soap - Mitchell's Wool Fat
Razor - Razorock Hawk V3 "A"
Blade - Kai Captain Titan Mild
Post - Cold water Rinse
Balm - Tonyschin's Cedarwood and Patchouli Argan Oil and Balm
A/S - Pinaud Whiskey Woods
The "Fat" was looking a bit dry in its pot this morning, its been a while since i used it, after a little bloom and extra loading time with the big Badger, i had a really nice face lather and easily enough of the good stuff for my shave. I do like the "clean" smell of the "Fat".
A very nice shave with the V3 Hawk this morning, BBS from 2 passes and some touch up here and there.
Stay safe and enjoy your day all.
Pre - Sainsbury's Luxury Soap, Bergamot & Nectarine
Brush - Silver Birch Brushes - Cocobolo Silvertip
Soap - Mitchell's Wool Fat
Razor - Razorock Hawk V3 "A"
Blade - Kai Captain Titan Mild
Post - Cold water Rinse
Balm - Tonyschin's Cedarwood and Patchouli Argan Oil and Balm
A/S - Pinaud Whiskey Woods
The "Fat" was looking a bit dry in its pot this morning, its been a while since i used it, after a little bloom and extra loading time with the big Badger, i had a really nice face lather and easily enough of the good stuff for my shave. I do like the "clean" smell of the "Fat".
A very nice shave with the V3 Hawk this morning, BBS from 2 passes and some touch up here and there.
Stay safe and enjoy your day all.
Prep: Face wash with Simple face wash
Pre: None
Razor: Rockwell 6S (5)
Blade: Gillette 7 o’clock Yellow (2)
Brush: Alpha Outlaw
S Soap: Extro Cosmesi - The End
Post: Extro Cosmesi - The End AS
A perfectly smooth shave. Extro Cosmesi never disappoints. Lovely Brut homage scent, one of the best in my humble opinion.
Pre: None
Razor: Rockwell 6S (5)
Blade: Gillette 7 o’clock Yellow (2)
Brush: Alpha Outlaw
S Soap: Extro Cosmesi - The End
Post: Extro Cosmesi - The End AS
A perfectly smooth shave. Extro Cosmesi never disappoints. Lovely Brut homage scent, one of the best in my humble opinion.
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@NeilJ - I share your affection for old-school Kent badger brushes. This BK2 was my first ever 'proper' brush - it still does the job despite the knot being done-in and floppier than a floppy thing. Much like me.
Karve Overlander alu on Karve Bradley alu handle, Semogue OC Mistura, Extro Legno Di Sandalo soap & splash. - cheers all - I.
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@NeilJ - I share your affection for old-school Kent badger brushes. This BK2 was my first ever 'proper' brush - it still does the job despite the knot being done-in and floppier than a floppy thing. Much like me.
Ditto.
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8 November
Martin de Candre Original
Simpson Duke 3
Gillette Adjustable E4
Gillette Silver Blue
Village Barber Balm
Another good shave with the Fatboy.Simpson Duke 3
Gillette Adjustable E4
Gillette Silver Blue
Village Barber Balm
Tue 8th November
The Grosvenor 404 mixed
Monsavon au lait
Schick E2- Canada,WW2 issue
NOS Schick S/S - Holland ( 2 )
Massimo Dutti A/S Lotion
This Razor when coupled with this NOS Dutch blade is delight to use. A lovely smooth and comfortable Shave with a super close all round finish, attained without a hint of mishap.
The Grosvenor 404 mixed
Monsavon au lait
Schick E2- Canada,WW2 issue
NOS Schick S/S - Holland ( 2 )
Massimo Dutti A/S Lotion
This Razor when coupled with this NOS Dutch blade is delight to use. A lovely smooth and comfortable Shave with a super close all round finish, attained without a hint of mishap.
Dave in KY
Monkeying Around
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Tuesday November 8, 2022
Razor: Timeless .95 OC Crown Handle
Blade: Kent of Inglewood
Brush: Mr EE Limited Edition #006/Tuxedo
Soap: HCSC Friday Night Lights
AS 1: Alcoholado Eucaliptino 70
AS 2: CHH Tobacco
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,462
Razor: Timeless .95 OC Crown Handle
Blade: Kent of Inglewood
Brush: Mr EE Limited Edition #006/Tuxedo
Soap: HCSC Friday Night Lights
AS 1: Alcoholado Eucaliptino 70
AS 2: CHH Tobacco
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,462
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- Location
- London
8/11/22
Pre - Palmolive Sea Minerals
Brush - Yaqi 20mm
Soap - Cella Bio
Razor - Gillette Ball End Tech
Blade - Supermax Stainless (1)
Post - Witch Hazel
AS - Denim Original
My collection of DE blades has grown so large, I sometimes think whether it has become sentient and starting collecting blades of it's own accord. I found a Supermax Stainless blade that I have no absolutely idea where it came from, so I used it for today's shave. The Supermax Stainless is a very smooth blade, but not the sharpest blade, but it paired well enough with the BET, but I think I'd use the blade again in a razor with a bit more blade exposure for it's next outing. Nonetheless the shave was incredibly smooth and comfortable, with little irritation encountered during the shave or after when I put on the splash.
Have a good day gents.
Pre - Palmolive Sea Minerals
Brush - Yaqi 20mm
Soap - Cella Bio
Razor - Gillette Ball End Tech
Blade - Supermax Stainless (1)
Post - Witch Hazel
AS - Denim Original
My collection of DE blades has grown so large, I sometimes think whether it has become sentient and starting collecting blades of it's own accord. I found a Supermax Stainless blade that I have no absolutely idea where it came from, so I used it for today's shave. The Supermax Stainless is a very smooth blade, but not the sharpest blade, but it paired well enough with the BET, but I think I'd use the blade again in a razor with a bit more blade exposure for it's next outing. Nonetheless the shave was incredibly smooth and comfortable, with little irritation encountered during the shave or after when I put on the splash.
Have a good day gents.
OP
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+ 1 on the Monsavon au lait. One of my favourite shaving soaps.
- Messages
- 1,752
- Location
- Cheshire, England
Haslinger honey soap
SOC Cherrywood boar
TR Cadman ‘Bengall’ 5/8ths extra hollow
Gibbs adjustable
SMN Toscano AS
Not used a straight razor for over nine months so with a bit of trepidation completed a single pass without any blood, finished the second pass with the Gibbs merely as a touch up. Applied the smashing after shave as a precaution against any possible irritation.
SOC Cherrywood boar
TR Cadman ‘Bengall’ 5/8ths extra hollow
Gibbs adjustable
SMN Toscano AS
Not used a straight razor for over nine months so with a bit of trepidation completed a single pass without any blood, finished the second pass with the Gibbs merely as a touch up. Applied the smashing after shave as a precaution against any possible irritation.
