SOTD "FREE WEEK" April 26th - May 2nd, 2021

[hopper_64]

Wednesday April 28 SOTD

Gillette Rocket
Wilkinson Sword
Yaqi Tuxedo 28mm
RR Irish Countryside

 

[Ron R]

DE SOTD, Wed, April 28th 2021

Razor: Razorock 2nd generation Lupo.72- Mfg 2021> excellent razor, perfect mid range, easy to load & a nice carefree shave.
Blade : Gillette Astra SS(1) excellent blade sharp & smooth with good longevity,
Soap: Tabac- mild flowery fresh scent, excellent lather qualities + reasonable post shave.
Brush: Yaqi boar bristle 24mm- it shed a lot at first, very nice feel to this brush, it will be a keeper. Boar brushes can be very enjoyable to use when broke in properly IMO. Soft tips with a nice scrub with not much scritch.
Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of Clear Aloe Vera gel on the cleaned beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave: Fine fresh Vetiver with witch hazel, excellent scent + a dollop of Nivea balm.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + 1 weeper= Excellent shave with my RR Lupo .72 + a Gillette Astra SS(blue)
(it does not get much better shaving IMO)

Have some great shaves! Stay & think safe in these times!

 

[shm]

2021-04-28

Ikea Bowl ¤ Mühle Rocca Jet Silvertip ¤ Mühle Rocca Jet + Proshave Platinum
Portus Cale Black Edition Soap, Aftershave Balm & Eau De Toilette

 

[primotenore]

Wednesday, April 28

Fine L'Orange Noir~~Simpson H4 SiLVERTiP~~Fatip Lo Storto/Spoiler~~Terre d'Hermès Parfum
Have a great day!​

 

[haggis]

Parker Tokyo 6/8 | Simpson Duke 3 Silvertip | Barrister and Mann Seville x2

 

[wombadom]

Thanks for your comment. My shave was inspired by your Israel Persona blade. I only have the 2 blades since 2019 and I was reluctant to use it because it's beautifully wrapped...hahaha. Well, after this 1 blade used, the other will be my collector's item.

I have several single blades also that's for keeping, not for using.

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[Whiterook]

Razor: Merkur Progress
Blade: Gillette King C. Gillette Platinum
Brush: Simpson Commodore X2 Best Badger
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood
Aftershave: Old Spice Classic
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Imperial Leather Talcum Powder

 

[Scorpio93]

Pre: massage with lather, hot towel to the face
Brush: yaqi 26mm mysterious space tuxedo
Soap: Boellis Panama 1924
Razor: Blackland Blackbird SB
Blade: super shave x #1
Post: proraso ASL

Been a while since I’ve used blackbird again - so decided to give it a few outings. Love this little razor - has the right weight and side to it for me. Paired it with super shave x blade which did perform well - it was smooth and sharp on its first outing - looking forward to the second one.

DFS+ achieved in 3 passes, with one tiny weeper where I’ve nicked a spot (again! ) .

Face is smooth and refreshed.

Enjoy your day Gentlemen!

 

[Test4echo]

 

[King-Joe]

28.04.2021

razor : Parker 99r TTO
blade : Polsilver (9)
brush : Omega s-brush
soap : Arko Stick foamed on face
alum
aftershave : Adidas

Have a nice day.

 

[SharpieB]

Speick - Gillette - BIC - Simpsons.

 

[JAHE]

SOTD #118/2021
28-04-2021

>> The mysterious KAI blades <<

Preshave: shower, frigid tap water
Brush: Semogue Owners Club 2-band finest badger
Soap: Extro Cosmesi ~ Aranchia Italiana
Razor: Razorock SLOC
Blade: KAI (5)
Post shave: frigid tap water, Stirling Soap ~ Orange Chill Witch Hazel and psb.

Have some great shaves, y'all!

 

[wombadom]

Thanks for your comment. My shave was inspired by your Israel Persona blade. I only have the 2 blades since 2019 and I was reluctant to use it because it's beautifully wrapped...hahaha. Well, after this 1 blade used, the other will be my collector's item.

I just now remember reading an item somewhere, probably 8 or 9 years ago now, about European collectors collect the wrapper rather than the blade itself. I'd like to hear some confirmation of that from a European wet shaver.

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[eezee]

4/28/21
Omega Eucalyptus
Semogue 610
Merkur 37C Slant Bar
Personna Red(8)
Osma Alum Block
Mennan Skin Bracer
Nivea Sensitive Cool Balm
Penhaligon's Juniper Sling

 

[GlazedBoker]

Timeless Ti .95 & Gillette Platinum
Fendrihan 24mm Tux B&C
Ethos Melange d’agrumes soap
Ethos Melange d’agrumes skin food splash
Prada L’Homme L’Eau Cologne

​

 

[Kevy]

SOTD

Pre: Hot Shower
Cream: Truefitt & Hill Apsley
Brush: Riva 26mm Badger
Razor: Tatara Muramasa
Blade: Feather (3)
Post: Alum/Cold Water Rinse
EDT: Truefitt & Hill Apsley
Balm: Nivea Men

 

[Cal]

Brush: Omega 599 Super Badger 22/48
Soap: LEA Menthol Croap
Razor: 2020 Gillette Tech on custom olive wood handle
Blade: Personna Platinum Chrome (1)
ASL: Spearmint BLAST (home brew)

An excellent shave.

Have I found the ultimate hardware and software combination? It certainly feels like it!

The reason I haven't used the wonderful Semogue Mistura with this team is that the croap is still curing. So I'll keep on using the Omega softy till the croap hardens a bit more... mind you, I'm getting very attached to the Omega.

At last, I "get" Fatip's motto:

Happy shaves guys.

 

[ChrisPL68]

Razor: Gillette 1962 H-1 Slim
Blade: Gillette green
Brush: Made Rite #44, TGN 24mm silvertip
Soap: Captain's Choice Lime

 

[Vraad]

Brush: Surrey 26mm boar
Soap: Mystic Water
Razor: Gillette 1918 old type
Blade: 1948 Gillette thin
Post: Thayer rose
After: Avon Spicy gavel
this 70 year old blade is finally retired

 

[AndyD]

Great shave after a long day of hurry up and wait. My oldest had her gall bladder removed today and is home resting.

•Karve OC-C plate
•Wizamet (4)
•TurnNShave badger
•Zingari Merchant soap & splash
•Lancaster black sheep towel