SOTD "FREE WEEK" May 24th - May 30th, 2021

[bazza1]

29th May 2021.

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Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Nivea Men ~ Power Fresh Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Pears ~ Transparent Bar Soap With Mint Extracts. + Nuage Menthol shaving Oil.
Brush: Yaqi 26mm Rainbow Brown Synthetic. (Faux Horse)
Bowl Lather.
Bowl: Tesco's Ceramic 'Cosmo' Side Bowl.
Lather: Cella Organic Aloe Vera Shaving Cream.
Blade : Polsilver Super Iridium. (D1)
Razor : Parker Variant. (settings) 1.5 wtg, 2. xtg , 3. atg + Pickups.

Post:
Cold water face wash with brush squeezings, Cold Water Face Rinse. /Homemade (~Spring/Summer mix~) Lemon, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Essential Oils. +3 Menthol Crystals Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./Nivea Men ~ Sensitive Cooling PSB./ Milton-Lloyd ~ no.9 Victor EDP.

Greetings,

A new shave set up to start another long bank holiday weekend....maiden shave with the Cella Organic Aloe Vera Shaving Cream. The Verdict?....Let me say that I'm very very, fond of the classic Cella Crema Da Barba (Tallow) with it's wonderful cherry almond fragrance which has always gave me superb acceptable shaving results with no irritation or drying out issues. The Organic Aloe Vera version is a thirsty cream you only need a small almond size amount i to create a good lather. I personally find it to have a better slickness than the Cella Crema Da Barba "which is statement in itself" and the post shave feel is equally as good.

The scent of it i would describe to my nose, as 'light & fresh'.

A wonderful pre-birthday present to myself which i look forward to using again in my future shaves.

The Parker Variant/Polsilver was a superb combo. The Polsilver blades, like the Gillette Sharp Edge. (yellow) feel slightly rough on the first pass, but mellow out after that delivering a smooth sharp performance, cutting through my stubble effortlessly.

A enjoyable 3 pass +pick ups close comfortable shave with no errors to report...Finishing to the shave off with a few generous squirts of Milton-Lloyd ~ no.9 Victor EDP to the pulse points.

My face is feeling silky smooth & smelling divine.

This afternoon i have an appointment for my 2nd Covid-19 vaccine.

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

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[razorhead63]

‘62 Tech
7 o’clock SE (1)
Omega Boar
Cella
Pinaud VIBR

 

[Vesper]

Razor: Blackland Blackbird
Brush: Stando Synthetic
Blade: NOS Wilkinson made in England
Soap: Murphy and McNeil Barbershop De Los Muertos 2 (Kodiak base)

 

[Lefonque]

SATURDAY 29th MAY 2021
Happy Birthday to my Daughter and Late Father
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Pre	PAA Cube 2.0 USA
Soap	A&E Kaizen, USA
Brush	Billy Goat Brushworks G6 Badger Sunset, Australia
Razor	Wolfman WR2 1.35 DC, Canada
Blade	GSB, Russia
Aftershave	Proraso Alum, Italy , Proraso Balm, Italy
Fragrance	Old Spice, USA
Rating	10/10

 

[Klinker]

Saturday SOTD

Timeless ALSB45 / Gillette Nacet
Yaqi Arctic Sky 24mm Silvertip Badger
WK Fougere Mania Shaving Soap & AS​

 

[vvval]

Wolfman WR2-0.95
Persona Plat
Kent
Nuavia blu
Sebum green
Bowl-hand made

 

[JacobW]

RR Lupo DC

Gillette

Cella ( Block)

STR8

Face shaving = CC side.

Head shaving = OC side.

 

[HarryAU570]

Pre-shave:- Cold Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Semogue SOC 2 Band Finest Badger in Cherry Wood 24/53mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Noble Otter ~ The Night Before
Razor/Blade:- Merkur 34C / Gillette Stainless (red & white) #1
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Invite E High Potency Pure Oil (10 drops), Natural Plant Glycerin (20) & Tea Tree Oil Antiseptic (5)
Fragrance:- Tabac

 

[hopper_64]

Saturday May 29, SOTD

Gillette Aristocrat
Crystal (8)
Yaqi 2-Band Badger
TOBS Grapefruit
Stirling Orange Chill

 

[uptown]

Dart
Super Iridium
Nivea Shave Foam
Harry's Post Shave Balm
Canoe

 

[GlazedBoker]

Merkur Vision & Gillette Platinum
Razorock 24mm Plissoft B&C
LNHC One soap
Razorock The Stallion a/s splash
Dolce & Gabbana The One eau de parfum

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[Multum in parvo]

Pre:-
Razor: FOCS
Blade: Bluebird = Derby?
Brush: Shavemac 22mm Pure
Soap: Arko puck
Post: Clubman Special Reserve
Result: DFS+

The Bluebird felt much rougher than remembered but gave an excellent shave nevertheless. Arko regardless in which form is always a blast (we need an Arko Man Emoji).

 

[Shavesdaily]

Have a great day.

 

[Noveskeshepherd]

Saturday

Pre- shower, cold water and Nivea face wash
Brush- Simpsons Duke 3 in Best
Bowl- Captain’s Choice copper
Soap & AS- DG 88 Chestnut ST.
Razor- Rex Ambassador
Blade- Gillette platinum
Post- Thayers, AS then Nivea post balm

Have a clean shaven weekend!!!


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[awk_m4]

Thanks, little known fact that the Red Baron on used Proraso Red.

That makes total sense! Proraso Red is my favorite and will have to order another tub. I wish they would release a balm to go with it to complete the experience. Of course they do have the preshave which from what I understand can double as a postshave.

 

[ivan_101]

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Pre:-
Razor: FOCS
Blade: Bluebird = Derby?
Brush: Shavemac 22mm Pure
Soap: Arko puck
Post: Clubman Special Reserve
Result: DFS+

The Bluebird felt much rougher than remembered but gave an excellent shave nevertheless. Arko regardless in which form is always a blast (we need an Arko Man Emoji).

When BlueBirds were released for the first time years ago, I tried a couple and thought they are different than Derbies, BUt a couple of years later I did some testing and they are the same as the pre 2016-2017 Derbies. The current Derbies are much better.
Hannes, how is that Fatip slant open comb compared to the regular Fatip MKII open comb? Never had a slant razor. I have a Piccolo MKI and MKII.

 

[primotenore]

Saturday, May 29

Antica Barbieria Colla~~Simpson PJ2~~Feather AC~~Dhanal Oudh Nashwah
Have a great day!​

 

[ackvil]

Love the presentation! What program did you use to create the jigsaw effect?

Thanks. Photoshop Elements. The "Puzzle" filter.

 

[Multum in parvo]

When BlueBirds were released for the first time years ago, I tried a couple and thought they are different than Derbies, BUt a couple of years later I did some testing and they are the same as the pre 2016-2017 Derbies. The current Derbies are much better.
Hannes, how is that Fatip slant open comb compared to the regular Fatip MKII open comb? Never had a slant razor. I have a Piccolo MKI and MKII.

Thanks for the Derby/Blubird comparison I will look through my heap of blades to find some for shaving side by side.
The MkII is like an Old Type for me Ivan. The FOCS is a touch smoother and more efficient. It shaves as easy as the regular one and therefore makes it a bit redundant. Nevertheless I have some regular Grande and Piccolos that I use now and then.

 

[ackvil]

Pre	Face wash with Neutrogena Liquid Facial Soap
Soap/Cream	GFT Sandalwood Cream
Brush	AP Shaving Syn
Bowl	Captain’s Choice Copper
Razor	Wolfman WR2 SB 1.05
Blade	Lord SC
Aftershave	Thayers WH & Neutrogena Triple Defense
Fragrance	Yves Saint Laurent
Rating	10/10.
Comments	This cream came as quite a surprise. I have had this in my rotation since about 2012. For some reason it got lost in my stash and was used rarely only to be found again when I moved to AZ. Since 2020 it has been used about 20 times. Recently, I opened the container up and was shocked. The scent was quite powerful. Plus, the cream has dried hardened and is harder than some soft soaps! The cream loaded easily and made a lather that could match any soap. A superb shave.