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

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A new week has begun at SOTD, Gentlemen!!!

And once again it is a FREE WEEK!

So it's time to loosen your creativity, gentlemen.

Please post any photo you chose or contribute by telling us what you used in your shave, with comments on the shave, if you desire.


Color, B&W, sepia or a photograph with any type of artistic touch you wish is always desired.

Be Adventuresome!
 
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  • Safety Razor: iKon - #101 OSS - OC side
  • Blade: Polsilver - Super Iridium
  • Shaving Brush: RazoRock - Plissoft Italian Barber (Synthetic)
  • Shaving Bowl: Edwin Jagger - ND46
  • Shaving Cream: Arko - Comfort
  • Alum: De Vergulde Hand - Alum Block
  • After-Shave: Arko - Icey Mint - Cologne, Arko - Cool - Balm
 
Excellent Sunday photos, written descriptions and comments, gentlemen. Thank you for each contribution. Each was greatly appreciated.

Here are the comments that I didn't get a chance to finish before I closed last week's thread:


@EzraCobb - Like your subdued, pastel colors, Jamie. The Sharp Star blades seem to be working well for you. I've never used one.
@readyz - Very attractive high angle POV of your neatly arrayed elements, Zalan.
@eezee - That's quite a handsome razor, Erich, saluting an outstanding elements display.
@Roderick - The Golden 500 looks in great condition, Rod. I've never used a Hydromagic, though I have a couple.

Here's looking forward to a great week, gents. Be seeing you.
 
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Quite a refreshing dome slicking after a sunny week and weekend here in Texas!

Lathered Willy with some Cremo Cooling, 2nd shave on an Astra SP in my C4 Flare-tip. Heavy splashed Thayer's lemon and almost didn't even use my ASB... But it was cooling! Had to!
 
Monday:

Simpson Special Pure
Valobra Menthol
Gillette Goodwill 162
Elios
Penhaligon Bayolea ***
Eau de Rochas Homme EdT
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Monday's Shave
06.26.2017


Jerry Stark 6/8 Kamisori
SV Artisan 2.0 on Tortoise /HMB
SV Manna Di Sicilia Shave Soap
SV Manna Di Sicilia Aftershave

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Have a Nice Monday Gentlemen
 
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Date: 26 June 2017

Brush: - Semogue SOC 2 Band Badger in Ash Wood 24/53mm
Cream/Soap: - Stirling Island Man 3x
Razor: - Colonial General Aluminum Head with the iKon Bulldog Handle
Blade: - Schick Proline P-30 #10
Post: - Thayers Witch Hazel 'Rose Petal' / Bulldog Original Aftershave Balm

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That's the end of the Schick Proline P-30 SE blade life with a total maximum of 10 shaves with the Colonial General razor and my stubble, I was hoping the Schick Proline SE blade could reach up to a maximum of 20 shaves.

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WOW!! I'm totally shocked.

My next shave with a new blade with the Colonial General will be the Feather Pro and after that.....the next blade will be the Feather Pro Super.
 
June 26, 2017
OneBlade Core
Feather
Romera Olive Wood Synthetic
Fine L’Orange Noir

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Ever-ready Shovelhead
GEM Stainless PTFE (5)
Saponificio Varesino Manna di Sicilia
RazoRock Plissoft Barber Handle
Witch hazel, Alum

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@ronweston In answer to your question I really like the Core. Since the Core is a milder razor, I have found it requires skin stretching to achieve optimal results. I am consistently getting exceptionally smooth and close shaves that equal or rival many of my razors and surpass others. i used to take a Feather Cartridge razor on my motorcycle and road trips. The Core has now taken its place and will likely be used in rotation with my other razors at home.
 
Monday

Brush: Rooney Stubby 1
Soap: Arko
Razor: Van der Hagen
Blade: Astra
A/S: Nivea Sensitive
Cologne / Fragrance: T&H Grafton

Mike
 
Prep - Noxzema / Hot towel
Pre shave - Proraso
Razor – ‘The Rock’ (Rockwell 6S – #1)
Blade – Polsilver Super Iridium
Brush - New Forest Tubby 1 Finest
Soap – Maggard's - Tobacco & Leather
Post - Cold water rinse / Wholly Kaw: Cuero Oscuro Aftershave Toner

Although #1 is a touch too mild for me, ‘The Rock’/Polsilver combo delivered a lovely BBS shave..
 
6/26/17
Proraso Green Tea & Oatmeal Pre Shave Cream
Body Shop Maca Root
Matthew Marting Silver Tip
Merkur 1904 Closed Comb
Gillette 7:00 Yellow (3)
Omega Alum Stick
Fine Italian Citrus
Reef Point Admiralty Balm
Acqua di Parma Bergamotto di Calabria
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Menthol Monday, June 26, 2017

Doug Korn Taca TGN HMW
Krampert's Finest Frostbite
Colonial Razors 'The General'
Feather Pro Super
Krampert's Finest Frostbite AS
Pino Silvestre

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Monday
Prep: Warm Shower-Stirling Bath-Gentleman
Soap: Route 66 Bourbon Jungle
Razor: Gillette Slim
Blade: Vintage Wilkinson Sword “Light Brigade” NEW Chromium (Shave #19)
Brush: Elite Razor Manchurian White-24mmx50mm
Aftershave: Anucci Sport EdT

WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angles for my beard)


Route 66 Bourbon Jungle today. 20 seconds to load the Elite Razor Manchurian White brush. Easy, thick, slick, lather. Vintage Wilkinson Sword “Light Brigade” in the Slim. Excellent smooth, close shave. I finished with Anucci Sport EdT.

Bob

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@ronweston In answer to your question I really like the Core. Since the Core is a milder razor, I have found it requires skin stretching to achieve optimal results. I am consistently getting exceptionally smooth and close shaves that equal or rival many of my razors and surpass others. i used to take a Feather Cartridge razor on my motorcycle and road trips. The Core has now taken its place and will likely be used in rotation with my other razors at home.

That's really good to know, Clint. It pushes me a bit closer....
 
2017-06-26

Ikea bowl ¤ Restored Rubberset 2-band Finest ¤ Lea razor + Lea blade
Mühle Sea Buckthorn ¤ Myrsol Emulsión ¤ T&H Spanish Leather Cologne


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DORCO :: RAZOROCK :: MONDIAL :: GENTLEMENS REFINERY

In Oaxaca, Mexico for another week. The Dorco is an amazing shaver, and today was the best lather I've gotten from the Mondial. Lots of water and a frothy lather performed beautifully. Have a great week everyone.
(if interested- photos here, updated frequently: Oaxaca June 2017)
 
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