SOTD: Saturday May 13 - Friday 19 May 2023.

SOTD 19-May
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Brush: Dogwood DG B16
Soap: NO Joker
Razor: WR2 1.25
Blade: Super Thin (3)
Post: NO Joker AS

Very pleasant shave, smooth and easy finish.

It was a forgone conclusion that was going to pick up the first in the playing card series even though I wasn't sure of the scent description. I saw citronella and thought at least if I don't like it then it might stand a chance at keeping the mozzies away (they bloody love me). Luckily it was actually very nice, I felt like I picked up on the sandalwood quite quickly, which is odd that my nose could pick up anything. It seems it shares some similarities with firefighter and logbook, at least to me.

I imagine this won't receive the almost universal revulsion that hit the recent Batters Up.

Smelling good and ready for the day, hope everyone has a cracking one.

Cheers

Marc
 
Decent enough shave with a blade I haven't used for a long time. Quite sharp but also a bit of heat to the face. I'll try it with another razor and/or soap and see how I get on.
I was going to use a modern Nacet today and despite buying 50 of them a few months ago I cannot find them! Other blades I bought at the same time I sitting neatly and obediently in the usual places. Very odd.
No doubt I will stumble upon them when looking for something non-shaving related in 2027!
Despite the hint of burnt plastic I still keep using the Wars Fresh. I wouldn't buy it again but for some reason I keep using it?!

Rating: 4 / 5

Razor: Gillette Mk. I Adjustable 195 'Fatboy' (1960)
Blade: Gillette 7 o'clock Super Stainless "Green"
Brush: Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Amber Aerolite Stygian Synthetic
Lather: 3P
Aftershave: Wars Fresh https://shavingbuddies.com/shave/646730f17561cd6e4045c252
 
19 May

Pannacrema Nuàvia Blu
Semogue SOC Taj
Tatara Masamune Nodachi
Feather Hi-Stainless
Signature Soaps Hibernian splash

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A fabulous Friday shave, close and exceptionally comfortable, but, completely let down by the brush. It created a good lather for the first pass which then proceeded to die before the second, surprising as I thought this brush was beginning to behave. A return to the soap produced enough lather for three more shaves. I’m really starting to dislike this brush, it may be heading for that short trip to the bin!
 
@Nearsmooth
My SOC can be a bit of a lather hog sometimes. Before you give up on it, maybe try a deep clean. You'd think with all the soap and rinsing, it would look after itself but they do benefit from a blast in white vinegar dilution 50:50 every so often.

I'm going to do mine again today, following the advice on Agent Shave's website.
agentshave.co.uk

How to clean your shaving brush

How to clean your shaving brush - badger, boar or synthetic we give our regular and deep cleaning tips!
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Prep: Face wash with Simple face wash
Pre: Bart’s Pre-Shave
Razor: Muhle R89 - Hexagon (Forest Green)
Blade: Gillette 7 o’clock – yellow (2)
Brush: Muhle R89 - Hexagon (Forest Green) -Synthetic
S Cream: ES – Fragrance Free
Post: ES – Fragrance Free ASB

Like a Lego piece, everything just fits together. Razor's mildness + the blade's sharpness = a perfect combo.
Matching scentless software, great post shave feel.
Wishing you all a happy weekend ahead.

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19/05/23
Pre - Pears Transparent Original
Brush - Mühle Lge Classic Silvertip Synth
Soap - Martin De Candre Original
Razor - Razorock Hawk V3 "A"
Blade - Feather Pro Guard
Post - Cold water Rinse
Balm - Barts Balm Ben Kilbreck -Neroli, Rosemary & Jasmine
A/S - Mäurer & Wirtz 4711 EDC
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That'll do, very nice indeed.
Stay safe and enjoy your day all.
 
hotmetal said:
@Nearsmooth
My SOC can be a bit of a lather hog sometimes. Before you give up on it, maybe try a deep clean. You'd think with all the soap and rinsing, it would look after itself but they do benefit from a blast in white vinegar dilution 50:50 every so often.

I'm going to do mine again today, following the advice on Agent Shave's website.
agentshave.co.uk

How to clean your shaving brush

How to clean your shaving brush - badger, boar or synthetic we give our regular and deep cleaning tips!
agentshave.co.uk agentshave.co.uk
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Thanks for the tip @hotmetal I’ll certainly give that a go before giving up!
 
Nearsmooth said:
19 May

Pannacrema Nuàvia Blu
Semogue SOC Taj
Tatara Masamune Nodachi
Feather Hi-Stainless
Signature Soaps Hibernian splash

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A fabulous Friday shave, close and exceptionally comfortable, but, completely let down by the brush. It created a good lather for the first pass which then proceeded to die before the second, surprising as I thought this brush was beginning to behave. A return to the soap produced enough lather for three more shaves. I’m really starting to dislike this brush, it may be heading for that short trip to the bin!
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My SOC Cherrywood is exactly the same, no problem with some soaps but struggles with others, that’s why I only give it an infrequent run out. PIF it on the forum if you can’t abide it.
 
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Proraso "Azur Lime" pre-shave cream.
Semogue SOC.
Proraso "Azur Lime" shaving cream.
Rockwell 6S R5 only / Stork Ti "Taipan" handle.
Polsilver Stainless (2).
Proraso "Azur Lime" ASB.
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My 1250 (a Semogue boar too) was perfectly soft after a month.
The SOC is not as soft as the 1250 after 3 weeks or so - needs more shaves ...
 
Crossan said:
SOTD 19-May
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Brush: Dogwood DG B16
Soap: NO Joker
Razor: WR2 1.25
Blade: Super Thin (3)
Post: NO Joker AS

Very pleasant shave, smooth and easy finish.

It was a forgone conclusion that was going to pick up the first in the playing card series even though I wasn't sure of the scent description. I saw citronella and thought at least if I don't like it then it might stand a chance at keeping the mozzies away (they bloody love me). Luckily it was actually very nice, I felt like I picked up on the sandalwood quite quickly, which is odd that my nose could pick up anything. It seems it shares some similarities with firefighter and logbook, at least to me.

I imagine this won't receive the almost universal revulsion that hit the recent Batters Up.

Smelling good and ready for the day, hope everyone has a cracking one.

Cheers

Marc
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Top Shave looks a proper treat:cool:.
Glad the N.O. Joker is a decent addition I'm looking forward to receiving mine (y)
Cheers...
 
19/5/23

Pre - Palmolive Sea Minerals
Soap - MWF/Kent
Brush - ApShaveCo 22mm SynBad
Razor - Gillette Rocket HD
Blade - Gillette Wilkinson Sword Brazil (6)
Post - Effect Cucumber
AS - La Rive Brutal Classic

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The Brazilian Wilkinson Sword is past it's best but was smooth enough for good results in 2 passes in the slightly more efficient Rocket HD, a fantastic razor. It mowed down 3 days worth of growth for a good finish.

Anyway gents, have a good Friday.

Also. RIP Andy Rourke
 
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