SOTD "FREE WEEK" January 11th - January 17th, 2021

[Multum in parvo]

Pre:-
Razor: Yuma
Blade: Gillette Platinum (blue/white, Swede) 2nd use
Brush: Semogue 610
Cream: Arko sensitiv
Post: generic Witch Hazel, Brut
Result: DFS, no nicks/weepers/irritations

The latherbowl has a good (palm)size and is very lightweight. It lathered up nicely but I think I will glue some coins to the bottom to give the lather a quickstart. The razor works absolutely fine, good audible feedback, nimble in the corners and has a neutral balance. Personally I would prefer a heavier and gripper handle but the hollow one does the job as well. Even though a SB it felt a bit like a FaTip Piccolo or Old Type - maybe because of the curved head.

If you are on a budget, look for something exotic or want something easily replacable than this is a valid choice.

 

[JAHE]

SOTD (012/2021)
12-01-2021

>> Shave Roulette <<

Preshave: frigid tap water
Brush: Shavemac Synthetic
Soap: Stirling Soap ~ Sandpiper
Razor: SLOC
Blade: Gillette Nacet (2)
Postshave: frigd tap water, Stirling Soap Sandpiper AS & psb

Have some great shaves, gents!

 

[EclipseRedRing]

Brush: Simpson Chubby 2 Synthetic
Soap: Tabac
Razor: Gibbs #16 +/-
Blade: Lord Platinum hole punched to fit Gibbs
Aftershave: Avon Oland Cologne

 

[MilkCrate]

 

[CapnPanther]

Tuesday
Preshave: Perricone Super Clean Face Wash /Stirling Ozark Mountain Pre-Shave Oil
Razor: RazoRock SLOC
Blade: Perma Sharp Stainless
Brush: Shea Moisture Black Badger
Soap: Mama Bear’s Ye Olde Barbershoppe
Aftershave: Thayer’s Original Witch Hazel/Alum
Balm: L’Occitane Eau des Baux

 

[ackvil]

Pre	Face wash with Neutrogena Liquid Facial Soap
Soap	GD Asinus
Brush	Morris & Forndran 2XL Finest
Razor	Karve B SB
Blade	Personna Lab
Aftershave	Thayers Rose Petal WH & PAA Mysterium Serum
Fragrance	TOBS Sandalwood
Rating	10/10.

 

[Jgreenepa]

SOTD TUESDAY MORNING, Day 3 of Gillette Focus, JANUARY 12, 2021

I must admit that I’m enjoying this Gillette safety razor focus here at TSD, and so is my dome! The Gillette selected for today’s shave is my Gillette Big Fellow which dates from the second year of production (1920). The shave on this gassed up Old Type influenced design was, as a British member of the crew is wont to say, “divine”. Particularly when fitted with a Kai blade. Lots of blade feel which I’ve come to enjoy since becoming a regular straight shaver. The combination of size, weight, and heft-in-hand worked perfectly to deliver the kind of two pass velveteen dome smoothness I’ve come to crave in my noggin shaves.

Manhattan Cutlery was a John Newton & Co. brand, circa 1861-1916, manufactured in Sheffield England. This particular straight razor blade was sold in America through the New York cutlery importer H. Boker and fitted with horn scales upon arrival based on a blade matching image." (From the H. Böker & Co. history: "1868) and is easily one of my favorite straight razors. It just feels right in hand, continues to hold a buttery smooth edge. And this morning delivered a luxurious three pass delight. As an older man I’ve really come to look forward to my morning shaves; they truly set the tone for the rest of the day. And today I feel velveteen smooth, clean and refreshed!

RAZOR: Manhattan Cutlery Sheffield 13/16 (Mug), Gillette Big Fellow (Dome)
BLADE: Kai DE
PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a scrub with Argan Oil
BRUSH: Rooney Ebony Pure Badger
SOAP: Mitchell’s Wool Fat
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by Humphreys Lilac WH. Finished with Aqua Velva (Spanish Version).

 

[Leo K]

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[hopper_64]

Tuesday January 12 SOTD

Razor: Fatip Open Comb Slant
Blade: Feather (2)
Brush: Hans Baier Silvertip Badger
Soap: Fine Platinum
Aftershave: Fine Platinum

 

[salman]

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[Klinker]

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SOTD TUESDAY MORNING, Day 3 of Gillette Focus, JANUARY 12, 2021

I must admit that I’m enjoying this Gillette safety razor focus here at TSD, and so is my dome! The Gillette selected for today’s shave is my Gillette Big Fellow which dates from the second year of production (1920). The shave on this gassed up Old Type influenced design was, as a British member of the crew is wont to say, “divine”. Particularly when fitted with a Kai blade. Lots of blade feel which I’ve come to enjoy since becoming a regular straight shaver. The combination of size, weight, and heft-in-hand worked perfectly to deliver the kind of two pass velveteen dome smoothness I’ve come to crave in my noggin shaves.

Manhattan Cutlery was a John Newton & Co. brand, circa 1861-1916, manufactured in Sheffield England. This particular straight razor blade was sold in America through the New York cutlery importer H. Boker and fitted with horn scales upon arrival based on a blade matching image." (From the H. Böker & Co. history: "1868) and is easily one of my favorite straight razors. It just feels right in hand, continues to hold a buttery smooth edge. And this morning delivered a luxurious three pass delight. As an older man I’ve really come to look forward to my morning shaves; they truly set the tone for the rest of the day. And today I feel velveteen smooth, clean and refreshed!

RAZOR: Manhattan Cutlery Sheffield 13/16 (Mug), Gillette Big Fellow (Dome)
BLADE: Kai DE
PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a scrub with Argan Oil
BRUSH: Rooney Ebony Pure Badger
SOAP: Mitchell’s Wool Fat
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by Humphreys Lilac WH. Finished with Aqua Velva (Spanish Version).

Excellent setup and photo Jeff.

 

[ChiefHA]

Razor/Blade: Gillette 1917 Standard/ Viking’s Sword blade
Soap: B&M Lavender
Brush: Yaqi Sagrada Familia
AS: Lucky Tiger

 

[ChrisVanMeer]

SOTD - Tuesday 12 January 2021

• Safety Razor: Timeless Razor - Scalloped - 0.95mm - TRH2 - Polished
• Blade: Polsilver - Super Iridium
• Shaving Brush: Declaration Grooming - The Jefferson Thunderhead B8 - 28mm Fan (Finest Badger)
• Shaving Soap: Chiseled Face / Zoologist - Panda
• After-Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented - Balm
• Fragrance: Zoologist - Panda - EdP (1.5 ml) (Sample)

 

[benos]

Tuesday, 1/12

Razor - Rockwell 6S, R5
Blade - Supermax Platinum
Brush - Some Making Required 26mm Maggard SHD 2-band
Soap - Barrister & Mann Eventide
A/S - OneBlade

I am so enjoying the Rockwell; man are these good shaves. The brush was excellent, the lather was nice and wet, and the blade/razor was a very smooth combo. I need to try this blade in other razors. I hope I have some more. I was iffy on this scent when I first got the soap in a trade, but I actually really enjoyed it during the shave. Definitely picked up on the oud. Just a freaking awesome shave today.

 

[AndyD]

12.Jan.20

•Game Changer .84
•Wizamet (1)
•TurnNShave gelled boar
•A&E Asian Pear soap & splash

 

[andromeda673]

Soap: Wet The Face Sport of Kings
Brush: PAA Green Ray
Razor: Gillette Heritage
Blade: Treet Falcon
Aftershave: Stirling Green

 

[haggis]

Boker Unrivalled | Simpson Chubby 2 Silvertip | Barrister and Mann Le Grande Chypre x2

 

[Ron R]

SOTD, Tue, Jan 12th 2021

Razor: Gem Junior Parade with the taper handle -MFG 1943, Excellent mid range razor, one of my favorites.
Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE (10) excellent blade, Very sharp, excellent longevity + smooths out nicely & predictable.
Soap: Gillette True cream- nice fragrance with great lather qualities.
Brush: Yaqi tuxedo 24mm knot with black handle with black marble handle, excellent lather creator with cloud like soft tips, good scrub & painter of lather.
Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser+ a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on the cleaned beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave: Razorock Emperor after shave with witch hazel + a dollop of Nivea balm.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers = Excellent shave with my Gem Jr Parade with a Gem coated blade.

Have some great shaves! Stay & think safe in these times!

 

[Oberloser]

 

[shm]

2021-01-12

Ikea Bowl ¤ SOC Boar, cherry ¤ Gillette Super Speed + Feather
Antiga Barbearia de Bairro Chiado Cream, Aftershave & EDP