SOTD: Saturday 9 March - Friday 15 March 2024.

Thur 14th March

Aleppo soap- Shave pre wash
Omega 11126 boar
Hampshire Wool Fat soap
Alpha Claymore Evolution V1
Feather Pro ( 4 )
Massimo Dutti A/S Lotion

Wanted a good going out Shave as out for Lunch. I know many think these modern AC / SE are lacking in character, but The Claymore does deliver a good no fuss Shave.

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Crossan said:
SOTD 14-Mar
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Brush: SOC Taj
Soap: HoM Shire 2
Razor: Shield SE AC Brass
Blade: Feather ProGuard
Post: HoM Shire 2 AS & Balm

Had to switch up to the new razor today, obviously very much in the style of the Vector. Nice smooth shave, think this would benefit from switching to the super pro or pro otherwise it was a nice smooth finish.

In comparison the brass head is marginally heavier and the handle is slightly lighter when comparing to the Vector, which is nice as I do prefer a slightly top heavy razor but it is very slight.

Either which way, cracking shave, it won't turn me away from DE, GEM or straights but equally it's not going to get dumped on BST straight away.

Have a good'un all.

Cheers

Marc
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How do you rate it against the vector?
 
gile said:
How do you rate it against the vector?
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This is going to sound a little very non-specific in terms of performance, but I would say good. I'll be able to say more when I try a super or pro tomorrow.

The head at the blade edge isn't quite as thin as the Vector, so where the Vector gets in to all the nooks and crannies (sounds grim), with zero consideration needed in terms of angle, the shield isn't quite the same. That's kind of daft to say though at the shield is still able to get in there as well so it isn't really a negative.

In terms of looks, subjective I know, but I would say the Vector has it beat hands down.
 
gile said:
How do you rate it against the vector?
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This is going to sound a little non-specific in terms of performance, but I would say good. I'll be able to say more when I try a super or pro tomorrow.

The head at the blade edge isn't quite as thin as the Vector, so where the Vector gets in to all the nooks and crannies (sounds grim), with zero consideration needed in terms of angle, the shield isn't quite the same. That's kind of daft to say though at the shield is still able to get in there as well so it isn't really a negative.

In terms of looks, subjective I know, but I would say the Vector has it beat hands down. Build quality is good on the shield, but doesn't match up to the Vector - but that is an unfair comparison when you're looking at £150 difference.
 
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Chiselled Face ‘Summer Storm’ sample
Envy Shave ‘8 Ball’
GEM Micromatic
GEM coated #1

Ordered eight shave soap samples from three different artisan manufacturers and a Timeless plastic shave bowl from Maggards last month as a birthday treat to myself. Put about half the sample into the bowl and effortlessly whipped up a smashing lather and enjoyed a two pass shave leaving a soft smooth face, the soap had a medium strength fragrance of orange and florals, very pleasant.
 
Satanfriendly said:
A couple of shaves from last night and today in reverse chronological order because I adjudged it important and fitting for the general theme of this SOTD couldn't care less.

So here they are in full technicolor glory and themed, 'The Emporium Strikes Back'

Haven't I used this theme before? Originality for you.

Today

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In a shower room far far away, Darth Lord Boycie has returned after taking a sabbatical from destroying the odd galaxy or two and charging extortionate prices for discarded bits of old shaving tat.

The Death Star - Muhle R89
X-Blade fighter - Polsilver Lodz
Millennium brush - Cadman 24mm Tuxedo
The dark soap - Alvarez Gomez
May the balmy be with you - L'Occitane Cade
The scent is strong - Hermes terre d'hermes


'Days dark and wallets empty I fear return they do. Hmmm?'

'Wouldn't know mate. I'm just a piece of rock'

Boycie's recent thread on the venerable 89's had me thinking (a rarity in itself) 'Are they?' Well I am pleased to say 'Yes they are'. They are what, I am not sure. But it looks like a razor, certainly shaves like one and damn me, it just happened to clear the facial bum fluff (says a lot about my face) in a very efficient and wonderful manner. An object of legendary status in the world of shaving. If you haven't got one, get one.

To add to the storyline the soap just happens to be a very kind gift from the man himself after crying about the end of the line for Alvarez soap. I may just have to cry about a Wolfman next.

A superb end for the day and happiness all round.

Happy Japanese ladies? Why not?...




'Boring, not again' I hear you say. Sorry but that is the way Japanese girly music goes when I'm happy. Or so my psychiatrist tells me.


Yesterday

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'Yesterday. All my shaving troubles seemed so far away.....' sang The Beatles.

Yesterday? I can't even remember yesterday. In the words of a certain Viz character...

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That was yesterday - Yaqi Excalibur
Only yesterday - Kai Titan mild
Yesterday, today, tomorrow - PAA Peregrino
So yesterday - Condate
Yesterday's wine - Collegen
Yesterday's girl - Goutal Eau D'Hadrien


'Oh Mr Friendly, you are just so yesterday'

What I can remember is this was one smashing shave. The Excalibur has always delivered smooth and efficient shaves for me. This outing was no different.

Well done you wonderful bunch of shaving bits.

And well done to Band Maid for stepping in and taking over the 'Signing off' duties....and a song which excuses me for out of date SOTD entries in many ways.





And of course, I love you all
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Alvarez Gomez Barberia Shaving Cream - lovely stuff. (y)
 
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GEM 1912 -> Ever Ready 1912
UK London Bridge blade (8)
Simpson Trafalgar T3
A&E Amber Rose
Thayers Milky Toner
Nivea Deep

The pictured GEM arrived at my house last night. I have very few problems using a snapped DE in my Ever Ready 1912, so I was hoping the GEM would also operate with one. No luck. The left side of the blade would not stay in the front stop and would slide back into the razor head cavity. It's no big deal to me, as I'll just use it with GEM blades in the future. I moved the London Bridge to the ER and finished out the shave.

Wow. It was a fabulous shave. The vintage London Bridge blade has been excellent in the DEs, but the ER also seems to like it.
 
Blursday 14th March

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L'Occitane Cade Shaving Bowl & Semogue SOC Taj Pure Bristle
Razorock Hawk A w/KCG Handle & Feather Professional (4)
Mandate (Vintage) Aftershave
 
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