SOTD w/c Sat 26 May to Fri 1 June

One Planet moisturiser
Palmolive cream
Merkur Progress on 2.5 and 1.5
Bic Chrome Platinum
M and S Woodspice a/s lotion

Nice close shave. First try of the a/s lotion and pretty good. Like the smell more than Harvard
 
Dovo slant bar.
Astra Russia
2214
Macca root
ASB
Two passes.
Smooth baby. Getting some good results at the moment.
Change of grip made big improvent.
Had found fingers had crept right along the handle.
Now holding handle much nearer the end. Behind the point of balance letting the razor lean against my face using the weight of the razor. It also means I can only really use one angle plus it's much harder for me to exert any pressure.
All good.
Slack
 
John said:
That's a nice mini straight ,has nice curves
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Yes, I've been fascinated by this razor for a couple of years now, but always thought they did cost to much... It wasn't cheap this time, but not dirt expensive either.
 
Thursday, 31.v.2012

Predopobarba Vitos
Semogue SOC 2-band
JabonMan Edición Limitada
BRW Bullmastiff Deluxe w/ Old Type
Wilkinson Sword
Thayer's Witch Hazel Lemon
4711 ASB

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R.I.P. Robert
 
weds night

t+h trafalgar soap face wash
palmolive stick face lather
simpson brush
BBR razor
personna lab blade
nivia balm
t+h spanish leather

two passes, it was ok. mucked up original lather(nanny's spearmint) so had to take over with the palmolive, which ended a bit dry, so a little irritation. but good enough.
 
Thursday:

Arko soap
Aristocrat Jr
Astra SP (4)
Barbershop Bay Rum
TOBS St. James EDC

Another cold water shave. Just a quick WTG, XTG tidy up as I was running late this morning.
 
Prep Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet soap
Razor Maxotte 6/8 High Grade
Brush Simpson Chubby 1 in Super
Shaving Cream Vulfix Persian Musk
Alum & Witch Hazel
Moisturiser Alpha H
L'Occitane Cedre L'Atlas Eau de parfum

Jamie.

Two pass shave very smooth and enjoyable.

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this morning's razor
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A 1960s aluminium handle tech
Dove soap/extra hot face cloth prep
Feather blade
Kent BK2 brush
Taylor's sandlewood shaving cream
Geo.F.trumper sandlewood Skin Food to finish.

Some times over looked by vintage shavers first time around,
but disscoverd later.
For me this is as close to a straight razor shave as I can possably get with a vintage DE razor , a little odd with the aluminium handle at first, but with a feather blade in, it shaves very close, but with confidence and comfort.
The only fly in the soup is the handle, they crack so be aware when buying one, and when using it, dont over tighten it or *crack*
 
After the usual 1-2 minute hot towel prep:

Marshall Fields rebranded Simpsons best
1970s M type Schick adjustable injector/Gillette Platinum Plus (NOS 1970)
J. Peterman 1903 SC
RL 'Safari' AS Relief Balm (vintage)
RL 'Safari' EdT (vintage juice)

BBS results,

Martin
 
This morning:

Prep: Face wash, Imperial Leather bath soap, cold water
Razor: Feather Artist Club RG (wood), Pro blade (5)
Brush: Simpson Duke 3 in two-band best
Soap: L'Occitane Cade
Aftershave: Prof Blighty's Green Ginger
Scent: Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet

Another really first-rater. Cold water is working well for me so far.
 
Prep: Hot shower
Brush: SOC Semouge two band
Razor: C V Heljestrand M K 31
Soap: Provence Santé
AS: Floris Santal
Strops: Neil Miller
Result: Very, very clean :D
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... and some:
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For the last couple of months I've been shaving just my chin, my sideburns and my neck.

So, today: MWF / EJ BBB / EJ86 / Red Personna / Old Spice AS

My 'tache (Imperial) is almost 3 inches long now I'm liking it more than the handlebar as it's less of a faff to maintain. I might grow the rest of the beard out now to see what it looks like ... was surprised to see just how white it is in places!
 
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