SOTD "FREE WEEK" June 26th - July 2nd, 2017

[ronweston]

Great pic! I had the same brush...for about 10 hours. I sold it.

Thanks, Matt. Too bad about the brush.

 

[ronweston]

I liked it quite a lot. It is one I had to pay complete attention to. Got bit on my left cheek not giving this razor the proper respect.

The Micromatic does have that reputation. I have all three: the Open Comb, Clog Cruf and Flying Wing/Bullet Tip. I've only used the latter two once each and gotten good shaves from them without any problems. Soon I plan to dedicate a couple of weeks to my GEMs. Same with my injectors.

 

[EzraCobb]

Love that set up. Was wondering how the family dollar spice after shave was, Is it better than the old spice on the market today?

Yes, i find it to have more moisture and little less alcohol, better than p&G. The CVS store brand now called Blade spice is the same aa family dollar , awesome stuff ... family dollar is cheeper of the 2..

 

[EzraCobb]

Wow. How did the razor perform, Jamie. Is it comfortable to the hand?

Rod, amazing razor. I find fat handles that are solid and heavy a little hard to control. this razor is aluminum and hollow, it fits my big hands perfect and so easy to control, not sure if the head is a merkur clone or hand made? but with a astra blade it was perfection. 40 dollar razor and i am in love with it.

 

[Doug57]

2 July 2017

Max Sprecher Customs, 8/8
Tony Miller Fast Bridle Strop
Simpson Commodore X2, in Best
D. R. Harris Arlington Shaving Soap
Lucky Tiger After Shave and Face Tonic
Nautica Voyage EdT​

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[Roderick]

One of my ugliest razors lends credence to the adage that looks are not everything. This NEW has been abused. There is no plating left on the head and all 4 corner teeth are bent and it just looks terrible. But load a blade in it and start shaving and you can not tell the difference between him and one that is NOS or has been sent out for a replate and corrective surgery. Scruffy, as I call him does the same job as the rest of my NEW razors, leaving me BBS and AGAIG. The Sputnik blade worked fine and I finished with cold water, Lavender Witch Hazel and Clubman. Have a blessed day gentlemen.

 

[jerrylee101]

Yes, i find it to have more moisture and little less alcohol, better than p&G. The CVS store brand now called Blade spice is the same aa family dollar , awesome stuff ... family dollar is cheeper of the 2..

Thanks I'll have to pick some up.

 

[jerrylee101]

SOTD Sunday
Razor: Gillette New LC
Blade: Dorco Prime
Soap : Cremo Cooling
Brush : B&B 10th Anniversary Boar
AS 1: Thayers Cucumber WH
AS 2: Aqua Velva Ice Blue

 

[FL shaver]

Semogue 2000
Castle Forbes Lavender
G5 scuttle
Merkur 34C
Astra SP
cold water splash
444/Musgo Real ASL

Can't smell so much during the work week, so I like the weekend shave when I can use the MR ASL!

 

[Vesalio]

My shave of the day. A good travel set that is enjoyed a lot. Lavender Truefitt Hill Cream, Synthetic Travel Brush Mühle, Shavette filarmonica with Gillette Silver Blue, After Shave Cologne Russe.

Enviado desde mi XT1635-02 mediante Tapatalk

 

[AZCat]

7-2-17

Merkur 34C
Gillette Sharp Edge
WCS Synthetic
VDH Soap in my Old Spice mug
Proraso Green Splash

There's something to be said about a sharp blade in a Merkur 34C. Excellent 1 pass shave today.

 

[ronweston]

SUNDAY SOTD ::::: July 2, 2017

Prep: Hot shower w/Neutrogena Men Invigorating Face Wash
Pre-shave Oil: Beaver WoodWright (Black Ship Grooming Co.)
Soap: L&L Grooming Mayflower
Brush: Vie-Long 15002 Extra Soft Synthetic 27mm
Razor: Mongoose Alumigoose
Blade: Feather AC Pro Guard (9)
Post Splash: Thayers Lavender Witch Hazel
Aftershave: L&L Grooming Mayflower​

 

[DblD]

Proraso Green Pre/Post
Dubl Duck #4 APShaveCo 24mm Tuxedo Knot
Wholly Kaw Chypre Rose Concerto SE
GEM Micromatic Open Comb / Gem stainless steel PTFE (10)
Witch Hazel ~ Proraso Green Pre/post ~ Proraso Crema Liquida

 

[ronweston]

• ATT SE1, Colossus
• ATT S2, Maggards handle
• Semogue 830

Birthday shave, on Sample Sunday, and my 1st SOTD post on B&B.

I like to start with an SE on the first pass, then switch to DE on next two passes. I think it gives me a better shave, and why not? The brush is my first boar, has about one week's worth of shaves on it. I think it is coming along nicely. Today's soap was a sample of Mystic Water unscented that I've had for a while, and have been meaning to kill. B&M Spice is my favorite of the reserved line, I always enjoy it. Great shave, no nicks or irritation, my day is off to fine start, and I hope yours is too.

Welcome to SOTD. Hope you have a fine birthday. Nice looking shave. The Semogue is a great brush, one of my favorites.

 

[ronweston]

I'll be closing this thread now and opening the new one.