SOTD "FREE WEEK" February 22nd - February 28th, 2021

[GlazedBoker]

HomelikeShaving Taiga & Feather Hi-SS
Fendrihan 24mm Tux Black & Clear
LNHC Orange Patchouli shave soap
RR Son of Zeus a/s splash
Terre D’Hermes Parfum by Hermès

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[Adjustingtolife]

HomelikeShaving Taiga & Feather Hi-SS
Fendrihan 24mm Tux Black & Clear
LNHC Orange Patchouli shave soap
RR Son of Zeus a/s splash
Terre D’Hermes Parfum by Hermès
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I have the rex ambassador, and love it, but wanna try the taiga

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[ram57]

Tuesday SOTD

Razor: Razor Emporium Rex Ambassador
Blade: Gillette Nacet Stainless (D2)
Brush: Wolf Whiskers Beehive w 24mm Black Wolf
Scuttle: Woodhead Medium
Pre-Shave Scrub: MRGO Lime
Pre-Shave Balm: Grooming Dept Spa
Shave Soap: Grooming Dept Amare
Balm: Organic Shea Butter
Aftershave: Small Batch Shave Tonic​

 

[GlazedBoker]

I have the rex ambassador, and love it, but wanna try the taiga

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The Rex is a great razor. They are quite close in performance. But, I give the edge to the Taiga in overall performance especially in shaving ability. Plus, it has an Open Comb plate to further customize one’s shave. Both are superb razors, respectively....

 

[Adjustingtolife]

I've only used the Rex but from the outside, I can say I prefer the looks of the rex and that it doesn't come apart all the way. But I've heard the taiga is smoother, although, I dont find the rex unsmooth whatsoever. But I still wanna try the taiga lol

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[dmshaver]

2/22/20 SOTD

Paradigm Diamondback / Wizamet
Timeless Ti .95 SB / Nacet
Ethos Lavender
Captain's Choice Copper Lather Bowl
SOC boar
Thayers
Ethos Lavender Skin Food splash

 

[Boris the Blade]

Wolfman razor
Gillette 7 o'clock blade
Palmolive shaving soap stick
Zenith shaving brush
Brut classic aftershave

 

[vvval]

Gillette Togle
Astra green
Paladin
C-M Ros

 

[BigD]

Just a quick Monday shave;

Soap: Modern Williams
Lather Bowl: Fine Accoutrements
Brush: Zenith Boar
Brush Soak: Van Der Hagen Bowl
Razor: Blackland Blackbird Brass (OC/SB)/Merkur Mustache and Eyebrow
Blade: Personna Lab Blue (3)/Merkur Mustache and Eyebrow (03)
AS: Clubman Original

 

[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 ~ Lonestar
Razor/Blade:- RazoRock Mission / Gillette 7 O'Clock Yellow #12 ..... finished
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)

 

[Chard52142]

Tue 23rd SOTD
Soap OSP BayRum
Brush DS Cosmetics 26mm Badger
Razor GC 0.84-P SB
Blade KAI 1st (Mysterious KAI Blades PIF Participation)
Post & Aftershaves Ice Water + Thayers + Hyaluronic + Clubman VIBR
This is real classy soap, easily producing a creamy, slick, and lovely scented lather.
The shave with razor paired with the mysterious blade was quite good actually. Rather smooth and comfortable even for the atg pass on the chin and lips area. However, found the shave is better & smoother with a shallow angle. 3passes for a mixed bbs to dfs result, however encountered 3 weepers...Excellent aftershave. Rating 9/10

 

[Gryffindor]

Razor: Gillette Big Boy Chromium De Luxe
Blade: Astra SP (3)
Brush: Dapper Gentleman Tuxedo
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements Lather Bowl
Soap: Ariana & Evans Asian Pear
AS: Ariana & Evans Asian Pear

 

[ajkel64]

1) Italy: Brush Omega 10777.
2) England: Soap Edwin Jagger Cooling Menthol.
3) Multinational: Razor Gillette SkinGuard. Cartridge made in Germany, Handle made in Poland and assembled in Poland.
4) France: Alum Block Osma.
5) Germany: Aftershave Balm Nivea Men Sensitive Skin and Stubble Balm.
6) USA: Cologne Jovan Musk Cologne.

 

[CRISANTO]

Thuesday, February 23, 2021.

Floid oil pre shave. The Los Angeles Shaving Company, Bespoke #1. Simpson chubby 2 best badger. Thiers Issard, 69, Medaille argi, carbon steel, 6/8. Green Vetiver lotion aftershave. Eufros, vetiver de Haiti, balsamo aftershave. Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vétiver, EdT.

 

[bazza1]

SOTD : 23rd February 2021.

Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Asda Tingly Mint & Tea Tree Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Cien ~ PURE Fragrance Free Sensitive Bar Soap + Nuage Menthol shaving Oil.
Brush: Vie-Long Horsehair.
Face Lather.
Lather : La Toja Shave Stick.
Blade: Personna Gem modified PTFE. (2)
Razor: Valet ~ Auto Strop VC1.

Post:
Cold Water Face Rinse./Homemade (~Winter mix~) Lavender + Tea Tree Oil Witch Hazel Mixture./La Toja ASL/ Aloe Vera Gel.

Greetings,

My intention this morning was to carry on and use my Ever-ready 1924 'Shovelhead' but disaster struck!!...After loading the blade and closing the top cap, the razor head welding mount broke off the handle mounting...I consider this 'a blessing in disguise' as this could have happened in the middle of my shave which could have resulted in me getting a nasty bite!. Enough said... At least i still have my much loved 1912's & 1914..I now have a spare handle for my 1912's.

To carry on i used my Valet Auto Strop VC1 which was a wonderful replacement to keep my vintage SE razor week in the same theme.

Out of all my vintage SE razors the valet auto strop VC1 i find the mildest but if i was to choose just one vintage SE razor, then my much loved VC1 would be a very strong favourite along with my ER 1912(UK). From my maiden shave i found my shaving angle after a few seconds and was instantly in charge and at ease with this vintage lady...However i have said this many times, like any other razor i shave with either vintage, modern, aggressive or non-aggressive is worthy of no pressure and much respect and consideration if not, then it will bite!

Another effortless 3 pass + pick ups close comfortable shave with no errors to report. Everything in my shave set up worked together superbly considering the circumstances...

My face is feeling super smooth & smelling divine.

Keep safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.

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[EclipseRedRing]

Brush: Simpson Wee Scot tortoiseshell
Soap: Cella
Razor: English Gillette Red Tip
Blade: Lord Platinum
Aftershave: Avon Wild Spice Cologne

 

[Joseph73]

Sotd 23.02.2021
Razor Riccardo Tonarini Smile RTL18 7/8
Brush Yaqi Dadi Tuxedo 26
Ater Fine Platinum
Soap Stirling Excutive Man

 

[ICS]

Hi! Shave #11:

Pre: homemade olive oil soap.
Lather: Daisho Autumn Storm.
Brush: CRV Cerveza Original.
Razor: Parker OC + BRW Bullmastiff deluxe.
Blade: Feather (#3).
Post: Daisho Autumn Storm.
Take care and have a nice day!

 

[Norman Gunston]

Prep: Valobra Glycerlanolina soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: P&C LE 2020 Matilda Rhodium 2-band Silvertip
Soap: Wickham Club Cola
Razor: Blackland Blackbird
Blade: Vintage NOS Gillette Super Silver (6)
Post: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel; Floid Mentally Vigorous Aftershave Splash
Scent: Amouage Epic Man

Three passes and a few touch-ups for a BBS result. Wickham Club Cola is one of my favourite scents. The soap lathers easily and produces good quality lather, although for me it lacks a little residual slickness.

I've approximately doubled the menthol kick in the Floid aftershave via addition of menthol crystals - very handy during hot days (38C in Perth today).
The bottle is getting pretty low, but reinforcements have arrived.

 

[Klinker]

TUESDAY ‌02/23/21 SOTD
Timeless ALSB45 / Rapira Platinum Lux
WCS Two-Tone Tall 26mm BOSS Knot
SV Desert Vetiver Shaving Soap & AS