Merkur HD w/Wilkinson Sword (day 2)
Rooney Style 3, Medium, Genuine Silvertip
Musgo Real SC
Musgo Real A/S
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Rooney Style 3, Medium, Genuine Silvertip
Musgo Real SC
Musgo Real A/S
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SOTD 20-26 October, 2008
- Thread starter Mr.Gentleman
- Start date
- Status
Merkur HD
Red Personna
Savile Row 3318
TOBS Rose cream
SCS Rose balm
Red Personna
Savile Row 3318
TOBS Rose cream
SCS Rose balm
Mergress w/ Derby
Plisson HMW #12
MWF
QED DaVinci Water
Proraso ASB
Plisson HMW #12
MWF
QED DaVinci Water
Proraso ASB
1917 Gillette Standard/Gillette Plat.
Tweezerman Brush
Mama Bear's Lime soap
Crabtree & Evelyn aftershave balm
A fair one-pass shave. I blame the poor quality of this shave on my technique and just not following my normal routine for a new razor.
The 1917 is the first time I've encountered an aggressive Old type razor - just knew it the minute it touched my face. So I was very tentative in my shave and, instead of using a cream with an untried razor, I used soap. I've tried a couple of others (mainly 1908 ABC versions) and not noticed them being any more aggressive than more recent razors.
I'll continue using it this week, but with a good cream.
Tweezerman Brush
Mama Bear's Lime soap
Crabtree & Evelyn aftershave balm
A fair one-pass shave. I blame the poor quality of this shave on my technique and just not following my normal routine for a new razor.
The 1917 is the first time I've encountered an aggressive Old type razor - just knew it the minute it touched my face. So I was very tentative in my shave and, instead of using a cream with an untried razor, I used soap. I've tried a couple of others (mainly 1908 ABC versions) and not noticed them being any more aggressive than more recent razors.
I'll continue using it this week, but with a good cream.
Shower / AOS Lavender SS 
/ Shavemac 23mm fan head / HD open comb / Derby (3) / WWR / CWR / TWH Lavender / Aqua Velva ASB
/ Shavemac 23mm fan head / HD open comb / Derby (3) / WWR / CWR / TWH Lavender / Aqua Velva ASB
Well well, we have an upgrade. Ron, how does the silvertip compare to the QED best badger? I have been wanting to buy the silvertip.
Thanks,
Sachin
A good question.. To my face it is an issue of a more gentle address to the face, perhaps some additional water retention. The best solution to this question is to call Charles and order one of each.
Seriously, it comes down to the question of that for which you are looking.. I enjoy good quality pure, good quality best and good quality silver tip. The recurring issue is good quality in whatever grade of hair you get. The Selects are all high quality, with densley packed handmade knots.
If I had the funds to be the world's great shaving philanthropist, I would establish a foundation to buy a set for each gentleman seeking that answer.
Sunday
"Frankenrazor"
Derby Extra
No Name Silvertip
Moss Scuttle
TOBS Shaving Shop S/C
Aqua Velva Classic A/S
"Frankenrazor"
Derby Extra
No Name Silvertip
Moss Scuttle
TOBS Shaving Shop S/C
Aqua Velva Classic A/S
Proraso pre before shower
Gem w/ Pella (1)
B&B E
QED B&B SS
Boosters Polar Ice AS
W&S Lime ASB
the EDT for the day is a free sample from TPC or some other e-tailer. the name is....
iProfumi di Firenze Tuberosa d'Autunno
I assume it is a Rose scent but boy o boy... the top notes to me is a nice pungent whiff of stockyards on a very good day, possibly the beginning of pig day after a week of cattle. The middle notes were a mix of that and a coconut suntan lotion then the rose comes thru. I don't know how much it costs but it lasted 5 minutes tops on me. I think that is a good thing. There is only a hint of smoke or something like that that remains. If it were just the top notes, I could wear it most places in Oklahoma and everyone would know I farmed a little.
Gem w/ Pella (1)
B&B E
QED B&B SS
Boosters Polar Ice AS
W&S Lime ASB
the EDT for the day is a free sample from TPC or some other e-tailer. the name is....
iProfumi di Firenze Tuberosa d'Autunno
I assume it is a Rose scent but boy o boy... the top notes to me is a nice pungent whiff of stockyards on a very good day, possibly the beginning of pig day after a week of cattle. The middle notes were a mix of that and a coconut suntan lotion then the rose comes thru. I don't know how much it costs but it lasted 5 minutes tops on me. I think that is a good thing. There is only a hint of smoke or something like that that remains. If it were just the top notes, I could wear it most places in Oklahoma and everyone would know I farmed a little.
Merkur 1904 with Dorco PT
QED Select 24mm Silver tip
Art of Shaving Soap with Lemon Essential Oil
QED Lemon Verbena hydrosol
Art of Shaving Aftershave Balm with Lemon Essential Oil
Jack Black Signature Silver Label EdP
QED Select 24mm Silver tip
Art of Shaving Soap with Lemon Essential Oil
QED Lemon Verbena hydrosol
Art of Shaving Aftershave Balm with Lemon Essential Oil
Jack Black Signature Silver Label EdP
SOTD-2008-10-26
Razor "Gillette Toggle"
Blade "Tiger"
Brush "Omega Boar"
Soap "Tryphon Bay Rhum"
Aftershave "Trumper Marlborough"
Razor "Gillette Toggle"
Blade "Tiger"
Brush "Omega Boar"
Soap "Tryphon Bay Rhum"
Aftershave "Trumper Marlborough"
Vitamin E oil (testing if it's as good as other preshave oils)
Dubl Duck Dwarf
Muhle Pure Badger
Mr Taylor cream
Booster Oriental Spice
Dubl Duck Dwarf
Muhle Pure Badger
Mr Taylor cream
Booster Oriental Spice
TOBS Sandalwood SS
AOS Pure Badger Brush
Gillette Exec #66 with Red Pack Israeli (Day 2)
Brut Musk AS
Givenchy Gentleman EDT (Reformulated)
AOS Pure Badger Brush
Gillette Exec #66 with Red Pack Israeli (Day 2)
Brut Musk AS
Givenchy Gentleman EDT (Reformulated)
Sunday
Merkur Futur / Derby blade
Rooney Heritage Horn
EJ Sea Buckthorn cream (tube)
Bourbon Parfums EdC; Clinique Post-Shave Healer
Taylor of Old Bond Street No. 74 Victorian Limes
Today was the first try with the EJ Sea Buckthorn that I received free when I ordered my last Chatsworth. I was unimpressed with the lather; it was almost like the lather generated from a cold pour soap. I'll have to try again; maybe I got my mix out of whack.
Merkur Futur / Derby blade
Rooney Heritage Horn
EJ Sea Buckthorn cream (tube)
Bourbon Parfums EdC; Clinique Post-Shave Healer
Taylor of Old Bond Street No. 74 Victorian Limes
Today was the first try with the EJ Sea Buckthorn that I received free when I ordered my last Chatsworth. I was unimpressed with the lather; it was almost like the lather generated from a cold pour soap. I'll have to try again; maybe I got my mix out of whack.
John Engstrom Straight
Rooney Style 2 Super
La Toja SC
Gold Dachs
La Toja AS
La Toja ASB
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Rooney Style 2 Super
La Toja SC
Gold Dachs
La Toja AS
La Toja ASB
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Sunday
Merkur Futur/Wilkinson day 2
Chubby 1 Best
vintage Old Spice SS
Pinaud Bay Rum AS
Merkur Futur/Wilkinson day 2
Chubby 1 Best
vintage Old Spice SS
Pinaud Bay Rum AS
Gillette Slim w/ Feather
Chubby 1 Super
HBS Coffee Mocha soap
Musgo Real ASB
Chubby 1 Super
HBS Coffee Mocha soap
Musgo Real ASB
'59 Fatboy
Feather
Sabini Super Badger
Taylor's Mr Taylor cream
Proraso pre/post
Floid A/S
Feather
Sabini Super Badger
Taylor's Mr Taylor cream
Proraso pre/post
Floid A/S
Sunday
Razor: 6/8 Thiers Issard
Brush: C&E EJ Super
Cream: Floris No.89
A/S: DR Harris a/s milk (old)
Edt: Floris No.89
Razor: 6/8 Thiers Issard
Brush: C&E EJ Super
Cream: Floris No.89
A/S: DR Harris a/s milk (old)
Edt: Floris No.89
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'60 SS
Polsilver - Day 2 - Awesome!
Chubby 2 Best
Valobra Almond - Nice rich lather!
Aqua Velva Ice Blue
Polsilver - Day 2 - Awesome!
Chubby 2 Best
Valobra Almond - Nice rich lather!
Aqua Velva Ice Blue
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