SOTD "FREE WEEK" April 6th - April 12th, 2020

[Shavingexperience]

Soap : Noble Otter – Thé Noir et Vanille
SvdD : 09-04-2020
Razor : Merkur 20C
Blade : Astra Green – Superior Platinum (3)
Brush : Omega - EVO Silvertip fibre - Special Veteran
Aftershave : Noble Otter – Thé Noir et Vanille
Eau de Cologne : Thierry Mugler - Cologne

 

[Whilliam]

The only thing i over did it with the ratio quantities,"yet again"resulting in having enough lather left over for another three shaves.

Yeah, but it sure is satisfying!

 

[shm]

2020-04-09

Ikea Bowl ¤ Restored Victoria Silvertip ¤ 5/8" Black Beauty
TFS Zagara Gelsomino ¤ Myrsol Agua De Limón ¤ Alvarez Gómez Cologne

 

[Klinker]

Thursday‌ ‌04.09.20‌ ‌SOTD‌

Gillette‌ ‌'56‌ ‌B4‌ ‌Red‌ ‌Tip‌ ‌Super-Speed‌ ‌
Astra‌ ‌Superior‌ ‌Platinum‌ ‌(2)‌ ‌
Vintage‌ ‌Kingsley‌ ‌(Austria)‌ ‌Pure‌ ‌Badger‌ ‌
Williams‌ ‌Shaving‌ ‌Soap‌ ‌in‌ ‌a‌ ‌vintage‌ ‌mug‌ ‌
Aqua‌ ‌Velva‌ ‌Aftershave‌ ‌(Spanish‌ ‌Version)‌ ‌by‌ ‌Williams‌

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[cryhavoc]

Thursday SOTD

Gillette 1915 Single Ring
Voskhod (1)
Long Rifle Voyageur
Omega 10065 Boar
Clubman Virgin Island Bay Rum​

 

[uptown]

iKon Tek
Derby Premium blade
Gillette Pure shave cream
Semogue owners club finest badger
Nivea balm
Clubman Pinaud brandy spice aftershave

 

[cyclingsteveb]

9 Apr 20
Razor: Rockwell 6S
Blade: Rapira platinum lux (1)
Brush: 24mm RR Silvertip barrel Badger brush
Pre-Shave: Shower and face wash
Lather: Gillette Pure shave cream
Aftershave: Clubman Lustray Blue Spice AS / Bodyshop Kistna AS balm
Additional Care: Thayers Lemon WH

 

[Chard52142]

Thu 9 SOTD
Soap Colonel Conk Lime
Bowl Green Nubs
Brush Yaqi 24mm Mountain Lake
Razor Parker Semi Slant
Blade SuperMax Stainless 1st
Post & Aftershave
Ice Water + Special Thayers
Clubman GentsGin
Great lather from the bowl as usual! Mild lime scent. Thick and slick. Shave with razor and blade was a good combo. Smooth and sharp but still suffers weepers was ever so light and careful
3+1pass ATG, XTG & XTG/ATG
Ice water rinse followed by special Thayers. A very nice and enjoyable shave though. BBS results but rating 9/10

 

[Greg SR]

Pre shave : hot shower
Brush : Epsilon synth
Soap : Saponificio Varesino Felce aromatica
Bowl : PAA scuttle
Razor : Razorock SLOC
Blade : Astra SP
Post shave : Mennen skin bracer

 

[MilkCrate]

 

[Chard52142]

Brush: Shavemac 22/47 Silvertip 2-Band
Soap: Vitos 'Red'
Razor: Fatip Lo Storto Originale
Blade: Wizamet Iridium Super (6)
ASL: Proraso Red

Another great shave (Lo Storto #6).

A truly beautiful sight!!

 

[ChiefHA]

57 Superspeed/ Gillette Silver blue
EJ Best Badger
Proraso Red

Relaxing shave after a long day........

 

[benos]

Thursday, 4/9:

Razor - Fatip Piccolo SE closed comb
Blade - Astra SP
Brush - Paladin PK-47 "Lapis Lazuli" 26mm 2-band select badger

I recently picked up a soap lot that included Stirling Executive Man soap, splash, and balm, so I figured why not, let's go full lineup today. The brush generated a heck of a lather from Stirling. Easy to fully hydrate; glossy and thick; excellent glide, residual, and post shave. What else is there to say? Stirling is just a superb soap. The fact that they make such a good product for so low a price is kind of amazing. Scent strength was about a 5-6 maybe, which is appropriate since the Creed Aventus scent in general is somewhat intense by its very nature. Went at it with the razor, and was surprised to find that the Astra was not as smooth as I was expecting. Blade alignment and everything was fine, but it was definitely less smooth than yesterday's Voskhod and the Shark I used before that. I've had Astras like this before, where the first shave with it is not as smooth as subsequent shaves. There was a bit of a rough feel throughout the shave that was a little disappointing. But the results, wow. Glass-smooth shave, no nicks/irritation/redness, so I can't complain. I never normally use an alcohol-based splash these days, so the sting took me back to first shaving at 16 or 17. The balm goes on a little thicker than I like, but it felt really nice. Great shave, and I smell like a million bucks.

 

[primotenore]

Thursday, April 9

Chiseled Face Groomatorium Midnight Stag~~Simpson Emperor 3~~Boker
Have a great day!​

 

[Ron R]

SOTD, Thur April 09th

Razor: Gem Micromatic Flying wing, MMBT, guiding eye..... MFG 1947-50, a smooth razor and a excellent daily driver!
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE (3) excellent blade in all ways known.
Soap: Razorock XXX - very enjoyable scented soap with great lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi Tuxedo knot 24 mm Sagrada Familia named after a great Cathedral in Barcelona Spain.
Pre-shave: Brush wash my face with CeraVe hand bar soap + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on beard area.
Post shave : Razorock XXX with witch Hazel +Nivea for Men balm.
Results : CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers = Smooth great shave!Hit my sweet spot target!

Have some great shaves!

 

[picturerock]

I love that brush. Who made it.

Well, I did, sort of. I'd purchased the knot some time ago, and found it the other day when straightening up, and decided it needed a handle. So, I went to CaYuen, a shop out of Lafayette, Louisiana, on Etsy and picked up the handle. At the point, it was just a matter of gluing them together.

 

[sarimento1]

SOTD, Thursday, April 9th, 2020

Shower + Truefitt & Hill pre-shave oil
T&H rose shave cream
Dovo badger brush
Feather stainless steel safety razor + Gillette Nacet blade
Cool washcloth rinse
Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet aftershave

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[benos]

Well, I did, sort of. I'd purchased the knot some time ago, and found it the other day when straightening up, and decided it needed a handle. So, I went to CaYuen, a shop out of Lafayette, Louisiana, on Etsy and picked up the handle. At the point, it was just a matter of gluing them together.

CaYuen Workshop makes great brush handles. His recent output has been some of his best work yet. Both acrylic and wood handles are phenomenal. The only thing I would say is, I think he has his best badger and silvertip knots mixed up. First brush I ordered from him over the summer was a best badger, and I got a gelled silvertip knot. Second time, I ordered a silvertip and got what was clearly a best. Even the pictures showing his knot selection has them backwards. So just know that if you ever get a knot installed. I've thought about saying something to him about it, but I dunno, I'd feel presumptuous telling someone who actually makes brushes that they have their knots backwards.

 

[It's Hedley]

Razor: Wolfman WR2 1.15 SB/WRH1
Blade: Personna Israeli Red
Soap: Saponificio Varesino Dolomiti
Brush: Wolf Whiskers Midnight Orchid "Eagle" with Elite Razor High Mountain White
Aftershave: Stirling Sandpiper​

 

[ackvil]

Kent BK8 brush
CK-6 Soap
Wolfman WR2 SB 1.05 razor
Personna Medical Prep blade
Thayes Rose Petal WH & Clubman
Yves Saint Laurent frag.