SOTD "FREE WEEK" November 16th - November 22nd, 2020

[ram57]

Saturday SOTD

Razor: Gillette Toggle
Blade: Gillette Platinum (D13)
Brush: Nathan Clark Envy White 27mm Anodized Bronze
Scuttle: Georgetown G12
Pre-Shave Scrub: MRGO Lime
Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Unscented
Shave Cream: Moon Amaretto Speciale
Balm: Moon Amaretto Speciale
Aftershave: Small Batch Shave Tonic​

 

[4and20blackbirds]

Friday night shave

Prep: Noxzema face wash
Soap: Stirling Weekend in Malibu
Brush: EJ Best Badger
Razor: Merkur 34C HD, shave #10
Blade: Shaico, shimmed (#2) -> SuperMax Platinum, shimmed (#2) -> Vi-John Super Platinum, shimmed (#1)
Post: Alum -> hyaluronic acid -> Stirling Bergamot and Lavender splash -> The Cool Fix -> My Nik is Sealed -> Soap Commander Integrity balm

Two-and-a-half passes resulting in a shave that was not particularly close and definitely not comfortable, as evidenced by the post.

Decided to try the Shaico again and it continued to tug. Swapped it for a Super Max from an attempt a couple of weeks ago and it tugged again, too. Then, went with a Vi-John for the first time and it seemed okay. However, I wasn't paying attention and managed a pretty good nick on the right side of my neck. Totally user error.

 

[Cal]

Brush: Shavemac Olive Wood 20/44 Silvertip 2-Band
Soap: TFS Traditional Almond
Razor: Worlds Finest Safety Razor
Blade: Treet Platinum (3)
ASL: Almond Splash

WFSR Shave 18:
A splendid shave.

I'd forgotten how soft the Shavemac silvertips are, but still with plenty backbone. Thanks to today's new team-mate that was one extremely luxurious shave.


Happy shaves guys.

 

[120inna55]

Stirling Soap Co. | Gatlinburg
Kent V8 | Vintage Badger
Durham-Enders | Enders Speed Shaver | Schick Proline B-20

 

[razorhead63]

Friday Night

EJ DE86
7 o’clock SS (1)
Omega Boar
Pre de Provence 63
Pinaud Clubman AS

My new favorite combo!

 

[StratMan]

 

[HarryAU570]

Date:- 21 November 2020

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Semogue SOC 2 Band Finest Badger in Taj Resin 24/53mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Mystic Water ~ Brown Windsor
Razor/Blade:- Merkur 34C / Gillette Rubie #8
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Invite E High Potency Pure Oil (30 drops), Natural Plant Glycerin (20) & Tea Tree Oil Antiseptic (5)
Fragrance:- Tommy Hilfiger for Men

 

[Smooth Steve]

11/21/20 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with Crabtree & Evelyn Indian Sandalwood Triple Milled Soap
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Doppelgänger Green Label Shampoo & Conditioner Bar - Homage to Paco Rabanne Pour Homme
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements CUBE Mentholated Preshave Soap
Dr. Jon's Halloween 2020 Shave till the Grave Victory or Death Shaving Soap
Wolf Whiskers Blue Train Custom Fluted Bishop TGN 24mm Silvertip Grade A Badger Brush
Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
Whitmor Water Spray Bottle
Wolfman WR1-OC .74mm Gap Polished Stainless Steel Razor with Darwin Handle
Derby Extra Blade - 3rd Shave
Lancaster Razor Works Lavender Black Sheep Shaving Towel with Silver Detachable Logo Tag
Phoenix Shaving No Slip Grip Alum Block with Rubber Grip Band
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Alum Block Dry Dock System
Thayers Alcohol Free Cucumber Witch Hazel Toner with Aloe Vera
Dr. Jon's Halloween 2020 Shave till the Grave Victory or Death Aftershave Tonic
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements St Martin's Land Natural Deodorant - Sport Strength​

 

[ajkel64]

1) Germany: Brush Vintage Muhle Erzeugnisse Shaving Brush.
2) England: Soap Edwin Jagger Cooling Menthol.
3) China: Razor Schick Exacta 2 Sensitive disposable.
4) France: Alum Block Osma.
5) Poland: Aftershave Balm Nivea Men Sensitive Skin and Stubble Balm.
6) Australia: Aftershave Lotion Lynx Dimension Aftershave Lotion.

 

[cwsnc]

S.O.T.D - Friday, November 20, 2020
Pre-shave:- RazoRock Charcoal Lime PreShave Soap
Bowl/Scuttle:- Roger Quintero 3D Printed
Brush:- RazoRock Big Bruce
Soap/Cream:- RazoRock XXX Fresco
Razor/Blade:- Shick Adjustable Injector (M1)/Schick (17)
Post:- RazoRock Ultimate Alum / Thayers Cucumber WH / Stirling Piacenza Balm
After-shave:- RazoRock XXX​

 

[bazza1]

SOTD : 21st November 2020.

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Shaving recipe for today.


Prep: Warm shower / Cussons Imperial Leather ~ Arctic Ocean & Icelandic Moss Shower Gel.

Pre:

Cold wet flannel to my face.

Simple ~ Sensitive Bar Soap + Nuage Menthol shaving Oil.

Brush: Semogue 830.

Face Lather.

Soap : Scottish Fine Shaving Soap.

Blade: Euromax Platinum half blade. (1)

Razor: Yaqi Katana.


Post:

Cold Water Face Rinse./Homemade peppermint lavender, eucalyptus, + Tea Tree essential Oils Witch Hazel Mixture./P&G ~ Old Spice Classic ASL./Nivea Men ~ Sensitive PSB.


Greetings,

Another new eclectic shave set up to start the weekend.

Maiden shave with the Katana SE razor a early christmas present to myself of which i will be using with all my SOTDs for the next two weeks to get myself aquainted to shaving with it.

The maiden shave verdict?...Let me briefly start by saying the half DE blade wasn't that difficult to load with a few more practices it shouldn't be a problem for me...The Euromax Platinum half blades i find isn't an aggressive blade,but is a good suitable matched with the assertive katana making a smooth efficient duo...As with any razor i shave with either aggressive or non-aggressive i treated the Katana with the respect it rightly deserved.

The razor has a good blade feel which didn't give me any reason for concern, and i found my shaving angle easily after 5-7 seconds on the first pass feeling comfortable shaving with each pass. What i like about the Katana is the audio feedback which tells me it's cutting through my stubble and i've found the right shaving angle...The efficiency of this razor i like very much i was very near BBS smooth after the second pass but carried on just for the sheer pleasure of the shave & to use up the remaining lather left in my brush.

I can't compare the katana with my vintage SE razors as it has a completely different feel & design...All in all, for a maiden shave it felt comfortable throughout the full shave mowing through my stubble effortlessly.

It's only my maiden shave with the Katana, but i feel it's going become a regular firm favourite in my razor rotation.

A enjoyable comfortable 3 pass + pick ups very near BBS maiden shave with no errors to report.

Finishing to the shave off with a small dollop of Nivea Men ~ Sensitive PSB.

My face is feeling super smooth and smelling divine.

Stay safe, and enjoy the start of the weekend ladies & gentlemen.

 

[vvval]

Razor-Wolfman WR2
Blade-Astra green
Brush-OUMO
Soap&A/S-Sebum green

 

[BigD]

Well, it was Sandalwood Saturday with Proraso Red. I'd be lying if I told you it was a good shave... It was great!

Prep: Hot Shower and Bloom/Lather Building Water
Soap: Proraso Red
Razor: Rockwell Razors 6S Matte Black(R6, R5, R4, and R3)/Merkur Mustache and Eyebrow Razor
Blade: Tiger Platinum (4)/Merkur Mustache and Eyebrow Blade (No Idea)
Brush: Omega S-Brush
AS: Proraso Red
ASB: Proraso Red Pre/Post Shave as ASB

Didn't bloom the soap. Just wet the brush, ran the tub under some hot water to wash away some of Iraq, and loaded. I took the brush to the bowl and built the superb lather pictured below. Three passes, hit the eyebrows, and killed the blade under the arms for a superb shave. The Proraso Red AS killed any germs left on the face from the water supply and the Pre-Post Shave was used as a balm. Smelling good. I wish Proraso would come out with a Red EdC/EdT.

 

[Chard52142]

Sat 21st SOTD Testing Viking Sword Blade Shave #1
Soap Phoenix & Beau Spitfire
Brush DS Cosmetics 26mm Badger
Razor Game Changer.84-P SB
Post & Aftershaves
Ice Water + Special Thayers Mix
Hyaluronic + Aqua Velva Ice Blue
Super good lather from the soap! Creamy, slick and very nice scent!
Wow...shave with the razor paired with this blade was outstanding! From the 1st stroke onwards...so smooth....hardly feel the blade but can feel sharp knife through butter sensation...without being uncomfortable.
My trouble areas...upper lips and neck, was so smoothly & comfortably shaved especially atg. 3+1passes for a mostly bbs to dfs result. Excellent post & aftershaves. Rating 9.8/10
Initial impression for the blade is outstanding!

 

[BigD]

Sat 21st SOTD Testing Viking Sword Blade Shave #1
Soap Phoenix & Beau Spitfire
Brush DS Cosmetics 26mm Badger
Razor Game Changer.84-P SB
Post & Aftershaves
Ice Water + Special Thayers Mix
Hyaluronic + Aqua Velva Ice Blue
Super good lather from the soap! Creamy, slick and very nice scent!
Wow...shave with the razor paired with this blade was outstanding! From the 1st stroke onwards...so smooth....hardly feel the blade but can feel sharp knife through butter sensation...without being uncomfortable.
My trouble areas...upper lips and neck, was so smoothly & comfortably shaved especially atg. 3+1passes for a mostly bbs to dfs result. Excellent post & aftershaves. Rating 9.8/10
Initial impression for the blade is outstanding!
View attachment 1185006

That looks like a great shave. I have my RR GameChanger lined up for tomorrow. Going to use the .68 series of plates. After 2 or 3 shaves with that I switch off to the .84 series of plates.

 

[Klinker]

 

[EclipseRedRing]

Brush: Simpson Coates Fitzwilliam
Cream: Cella
Razor: Gillette Red Tip
Blade: Lord Platinum
Aftershave: Avon Hud

 

[macintoshBR]

A daily barber shave at home... I feel blessed

Rocnel Elite 2018 + UFO Titan Fine
Astra green (6)
Semogue TAJ Boar
La Toja soap and splash

 

[Gryffindor]

Razor: T4 Psycho Tech
Blade: Astra SP (2)
Brush: Dapper Gentleman Tuxedo
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements Lather Bowl
Soap: Tabac
AS: Tabac

 

[gemini68j]

#sotd
Vie-Long American style white horse brush
Barrister&Mann limited edition Sunny Lane shaving soap
iKon El Jefe and Kai Captain se blade
Halston 1-12 eau de cologne