Shave of the Week Society (SWS)

[MaineYooper]

The Octuple Fixed Four Schick Shaving Show

Part 2: Canadian, Eh!

For the next five days, the theme is Canadian. The Schick Type E(h), MacDuff's soap, and an APSCo knot.

Oh, and it is that day today.

 

[Balin]

I switched razors over the weekend and was to lazy to post considering I planned to change soaps the first of the month...today! My plan for the week and next week!

 

[hopper_64]

I came home from my holiday earlier today.
This will be my setup for today and the rest of the week.

Razor: Eversharp Hydro-magic ’500’
Blade: Schick Injector (12)
Brush: Omega EVO 2.0
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Aftershave: Floid The Genuine

 

[JAHE]

SWS 10.1/2023

I had some beautiful shaves with the ATT H2, but since it's Saturday it's time to switch gear...

Gillette PreWar Tech (Canada)
Stirling Soap Mountain Man
Dorco Titan

Have a nice weekend, y'all!

 

[flask28]

SWS 10.1/2023

I had some beautiful shaves with the ATT H2, but since it's Saturday it's time to switch gear...
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Gillette PreWar Tech (Canada)
Stirling Soap Mountain Man
Dorco Titan

Have a nice weekend, y'all!

Of the six or seven Stirling samples I've tried Mountain Man is probably my favorite!

Enjoy your shaves this week my man

 

[JAHE]

Of the six or seven Stirling samples I've tried Mountain Man is probably my favorite!

Enjoy your shaves this week my man

Thanks, as per blades and the soap /AS I definitely will enjoy the shaves. I'm digging the scent of MM, too.

I'm not sure regarding the Tech, though. I love (!) the slim profile of the head, but Boy, this razor is so terribly mild (on my face). Perhaps I'll add a shim (or two)... I haven't used a Tech loaded with a Titan blade, so perhaps it'll be a gamechanger.

I'll definitely switch handles for the second and third shave, since I enjoy longer handles better. But today's shave will be done with the OEM handle.

Enjoy your FFMM shaves, too. I'd bet your brush will be fully broken in
on April 1st

Cheers!
Guido

 

[Guido75]

Nice Canadian! Shiny!!

I haven't used a Tech loaded with a Titan blade, so perhaps it'll be a gamechanger.

It will. A Titan in my EFBT is Devine.

First run might be still somewhat sub par as the coating needs to settle in, but beyond that I experience smooth sailing.

 

[bjm]

My setup for next week...
Wolfman WR2-SB
Gillette Silver Blue
Simpson Chubby 2
Catie's Bubbles 'Tonsorial Parlour'



Be well and stay safe

 

[Leverspro]

I've had a great week with my Carbon and Viking soap. Will switch out after tomorrow's shave.

 

[JAHE]

My setup for next week...
Wolfman WR2-SB
Gillette Silver Blue
Simpson Chubby 2
Catie's Bubbles 'Tonsorial Parlour'

View attachment 1615554

Be well and stay safe

That's a well chosen setup.

Caties Bubbles kind of flies under the radar, though their soaps are excellent.
I definitely should bring mine back into my rotation. Thanks for the unintended reminder

Which blade gap does your WR2 have?

Cheers
Guido

 

[JAHE]

Nice Canadian! Shiny!!


It will. A Titan in my EFBT is Devine.

First run might be still somewhat sub par as the coating needs to settle in, but beyond that I experience smooth sailing.

Overall, it's been a smooth first shave.
The Tech is mere joy to use due to the nimble head profile but she lacks efficiency, though. But still, a joy.

BTW, what's the meaning of the "E" in the EFBT abbreviation?

Cheers!

 

[Guido75]

Overall, it's been a smooth first shave.
The Tech is mere joy to use due to the nimble head profile but she lacks efficiency, though. But still, a joy.

BTW, what's the meaning of the "E" in the EFBT abbreviation?

Cheers!

English Flat Bottom Tech - they came from the West

 

[bjm]

That's a well chosen setup.

Caties Bubbles kind of flies under the radar, though their soaps are excellent.
I definitely should bring mine back into my rotation. Thanks for the unintended reminder

Which blade gap does your WR2 have?

Cheers
Guido

Thank you, Guido. I spent all of 2022 with just one soap (Cella) and decided to knock out as many as possible this year; the Catie's Bubbles is the third so far and has been in the drawer for far too long.

The blade gap is .95 on the WR2 and it has also sat on the shelf for far too long.

 

[Guido75]

The Tech is mere joy to use due to the nimble head profile but she lacks efficiency, though. But still, a joy.

Tried a Feather yet? I have the Tech lined up for later this month.

 

[JAHE]

Tried a Feather yet? I have the Tech lined up for later this month.

Thanks for the suggestion, Guido.
Frankly, I'm not sure if I have tested the combo to date. I'll give it a try soon.

 

[flask28]

I'm keeping the same kit rolling again this week. I'm really enjoying every component of this setup - thanks to all the great advice I've gotten here on B&B of course.

Razor: Razorock GameChanger 68-P with RR UFO handle
Blade: Gillette Platinum (1)
Brush: Omega Jade boar
Soap: Mike's Natural Barber Shop

More on this kit and today's shave can be explored here in my Journal.

 

[Dobric]

This week I'll be alternating between AS and Balm

 

[hopper_64]

Last shave of the week

Eversharp Hydro-magic ’500’
Schick Injector (14)
Omega EVO 2.0
Mitchell's Wool Fat
Floid The Genuine

I'll use this setup next week as well, except the aftershave.
I'll upload a new pic when I've decided which one.

 

[Leverspro]

After nine weeks of fixed kit I'm kind of feeling the self imposed restriction and itching to change things up a little more, specifically with some SE kit. But I decided to follow through with the last of my regular rotation razors for a fixed week. It's a brass Karve. I'll start with the OC G plate but will switch to the SB B if it gives me grief. The soap is a Pinnacle Grooming that I will be very glad to spend the week with. Haven't decided on the blade yet.

 

[flask28]

After nine weeks of fixed kit I'm kind of feeling the self imposed restriction and itching to change things up a little more, specifically with some SE kit. But I decided to follow through with the last of my regular rotation razors for a fixed week. It's a brass Karve. I'll start with the OC G plate but will switch to the SB B if it gives me grief. The soap is a Pinnacle Grooming that I will be very glad to spend the week with. Haven't decided on the blade yet. View attachment 1616586

Nine weeks!! Congratulations man. That's hero level impulse control.