SOTD w/c Sat 21st - Fri 27th Jan. incl.
- Thread starter N_Architect
- Start Date
- Joined
- Saturday December 25, 2010
- Location
- Hitchin, Herts
Saturday:
Penhaligons nickel brush
T+H lavender cream
Mekur 37 C
Gillette yellow sharpedge (1)
L'Occitane Verdon face splash
Penhaligons nickel brush
T+H lavender cream
Mekur 37 C
Gillette yellow sharpedge (1)
L'Occitane Verdon face splash
- Joined
- Tuesday October 26, 2010
- Location
- Taured
Gillette Slim Adjustable on 4 and 2
vintage English Gillette Nacet blade (fifth shave)
Gillette Super Thin stainless blade (third shave)
Trumper's Almond shaving cream
St. James of London mandarin and patchouli aftershave gel
The Nacet managed one pass - just. Definitely a four shave blade for me. And the Super Thin (modern - Thai I think?) that was on the way out. I was going for comfort today anyway.
vintage English Gillette Nacet blade (fifth shave)
Gillette Super Thin stainless blade (third shave)
Trumper's Almond shaving cream
St. James of London mandarin and patchouli aftershave gel
The Nacet managed one pass - just. Definitely a four shave blade for me. And the Super Thin (modern - Thai I think?) that was on the way out. I was going for comfort today anyway.
- Joined
- Tuesday August 23, 2011
Saturday:
Merkur 38B
Astra Blue (2)
GFT Sandalwood Cream
Vie Long Horse Hair Brush
GFT Sandalwood Skin Food
GFT Sandalwood Cologne
Trying to use up the Trumpers sample pack, I went for a Sandalwood overload. It starts off OK, but I find it a bit cloying. I prefer the Sandalwood cream to the more 'old man' scent of TOBS Sandalwood, but still probably not one I would buy a full tub or tube of.
Merkur 38B
Astra Blue (2)
GFT Sandalwood Cream
Vie Long Horse Hair Brush
GFT Sandalwood Skin Food
GFT Sandalwood Cologne
Trying to use up the Trumpers sample pack, I went for a Sandalwood overload. It starts off OK, but I find it a bit cloying. I prefer the Sandalwood cream to the more 'old man' scent of TOBS Sandalwood, but still probably not one I would buy a full tub or tube of.
- Joined
- Thursday July 7, 2011
To eneville; picture is fine, I envy anyone who can get them in the right spot. Not sure if it's me or the iPhone but half the time I have to retake them because they don't post; or I end up with doubles and a post script.
Best part of this topic are the photos.
Best part of this topic are the photos.
- Joined
- Tuesday January 17, 2012
First time I've done one of these.
Prep: Hot Bath, Nuage Pre shave oil, hot flannel.
Lather: Crabtree & Evelynn Sienna soap (PIF'd - Thanks "Shipwrecked")
Razor: Edwin Jagger DE89ldb (Bought very cheaply off a member - Thanks "Press")
Blade: Astra Platinum (PIF'd with some other sample blades - Thanks Northam Saint)
Brush: Men U Bristle brush.
Post: Prada Aftershave Balm.
First shave with a decent razor. The EJ gave a really comfortable, close shave. I dont know if the handle is a bit short for me though. I may prefer something a little longer, although maybe I just need to get usedto it. Time will tell.
I did take a photo of the kit, but I need to work out a better way of resizing the photos for a post. If I attach it, I cant get it to show?
Prep: Hot Bath, Nuage Pre shave oil, hot flannel.
Lather: Crabtree & Evelynn Sienna soap (PIF'd - Thanks "Shipwrecked")
Razor: Edwin Jagger DE89ldb (Bought very cheaply off a member - Thanks "Press")
Blade: Astra Platinum (PIF'd with some other sample blades - Thanks Northam Saint)
Brush: Men U Bristle brush.
Post: Prada Aftershave Balm.
First shave with a decent razor. The EJ gave a really comfortable, close shave. I dont know if the handle is a bit short for me though. I may prefer something a little longer, although maybe I just need to get usedto it. Time will tell.
I did take a photo of the kit, but I need to work out a better way of resizing the photos for a post. If I attach it, I cant get it to show?
- Joined
- Sunday January 8, 2012
- Location
- West Yorkshire
Brush: EJ best badger
Blade: Tiger (2)
Razor: Merkur 34C HD
Soap: First time with The Fat!
Got a decent lather first time, and I'm *so* glad I went for the badger brush
Smooth shave - for a newbie, with no nicks/cuts/missing flesh!
Did 2 N-S passes and tried ATG for touch up. I've got to remember to ease up on the pressure, though - damn those cartridge razors for giving me bad habits.
Today's strange sensation: Juddering of the razor. Is this angle or lubrication?
Blade: Tiger (2)
Razor: Merkur 34C HD
Soap: First time with The Fat!
Got a decent lather first time, and I'm *so* glad I went for the badger brush
Smooth shave - for a newbie, with no nicks/cuts/missing flesh!
Did 2 N-S passes and tried ATG for touch up. I've got to remember to ease up on the pressure, though - damn those cartridge razors for giving me bad habits.
Today's strange sensation: Juddering of the razor. Is this angle or lubrication?
- Joined
- Saturday December 25, 2010
- Location
- Hitchin, Herts
MisterG said:
Bit of both maybe but probably too dry a soap mixture is your main culprit.
After the usual 1=2 minute hot towel prep:
old Marshall Fields 2 band
1955 President/Schick Super Platinum (NOS)
Rivivage SS used as a stick (really nice)
Kramperts Finest Bay Rum AS
Wanted to try this blade in a President/ Aristocrat /Diplomat type razor and the Prez was elected Shaver In Chief this morning. Probably the nicest looking of the later US made Aristo family, although all three shave about the same. One of my favorite fixed head types in the rotation.
The Schick is almost too sharp in this razor, but still fine. I just have to pay a little more attention to detail, but not nearly as much as with a Feather. Nice using a blade like this since it removes the need for any pressure during the shave. Yeah, I'd rank this blade between a Feather and Iridium...right in the middle.
BBS results,
Martin
old Marshall Fields 2 band
1955 President/Schick Super Platinum (NOS)
Rivivage SS used as a stick (really nice)
Kramperts Finest Bay Rum AS
Wanted to try this blade in a President/ Aristocrat /Diplomat type razor and the Prez was elected Shaver In Chief this morning. Probably the nicest looking of the later US made Aristo family, although all three shave about the same. One of my favorite fixed head types in the rotation.
The Schick is almost too sharp in this razor, but still fine. I just have to pay a little more attention to detail, but not nearly as much as with a Feather. Nice using a blade like this since it removes the need for any pressure during the shave. Yeah, I'd rank this blade between a Feather and Iridium...right in the middle.
BBS results,
Martin
Attachments
- Joined
- Thursday July 7, 2011
Sunday!!
I'm starting the week off with something different. No not the Razor. Ok it's my last New/Old '04 from last weeks deliveries. Yes over did it...
Razor: '04 Gillette another J code. Best year for them. Guess if you make 3 million one or two have to be good!
Blade: Derby... and it really works well in these razors!
Brush: Muhle Badger
Soap: that sliver of Godrej won't go away. Looks like another 3/4 shaves from it.
Aftershave: Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Great shave. 2 real passes and done. Love those '04's.
I'm starting the week off with something different. No not the Razor. Ok it's my last New/Old '04 from last weeks deliveries. Yes over did it...
Razor: '04 Gillette another J code. Best year for them. Guess if you make 3 million one or two have to be good!
Blade: Derby... and it really works well in these razors!
Brush: Muhle Badger
Soap: that sliver of Godrej won't go away. Looks like another 3/4 shaves from it.
Aftershave: Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Great shave. 2 real passes and done. Love those '04's.
- Joined
- Thursday June 10, 2010
- Location
- ::Navarra:: Spain
MÜHLE R89+Astra :: Semogue caravela :: Comptoir des Savonniers SS :: Weleda ASL :: France de Molinard EdT
- Joined
- Sunday October 11, 2009
- Location
- Kent "Invicta"
Chatsworth
yellow 7
NF2201
MdC
Harris AS Milk
yellow 7
NF2201
MdC
Harris AS Milk
- Joined
- Monday September 6, 2010
- Location
- Aberdeen
Sunday
Semogue 2011 LE Badger
Feather AS-D1
Iridium
Martin De Candre Shaving Soap
Barbershop Bay Rum Aftershave
La Toja Balm
Mark
Semogue 2011 LE Badger
Feather AS-D1
Iridium
Martin De Candre Shaving Soap
Barbershop Bay Rum Aftershave
La Toja Balm
Mark