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SOTD "FREE WEEK" June 7th - June 13th, 2021

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Razor: Gillette E1 Fatboy
Blade: Astra SP
Soap: Saponificio Varesino Dolomiti
Brush: Simpson Faux Jade Chubby 2 Manchurian
Aftershave: Stirling Glastonbury
Bowl: Symmetrical Pottery Custom​
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Pre
Face wash with Neutrogena Liquid Facial Soap
Soap/Cream
GFT Sandalwood Cream
Brush
Paladin Chief
Bowl
Captain’s Choice Copper
Razor
Pre-war Tech
Blade
Wizamet
Aftershave
Thayers WH & Proraso ASB
Fragrance
Versace, The Dreamer
Rating
10/10.
Comments
Still alternating between one soap and this cream. This cream has really lasted and still works fine even though it is quite old and dry. The Paladin Chief is a big brush and makes more than enough lather for a four-pass shave on my face and neck and two passes on my head.
 

Ron R

I survived a lathey foreman
DE SOTD, Sat, June 12th 2021

Razor: Gillette Fatboy E2- Mfg 1959 2qtr, great historical razor, good weight and built to last. Good shave as usual.
Blade: Gillette Wilkinson sword saloon (2) smooth & sharp with reasonable longevity.
Soap: Proraso green eucalyptus, mid range menthol eucalyptus scent, great lather qualities.
Brush: Yaqi 24mm Cashmere knot, new brush, soft feel, excellent lather generator, heavenly cloud like soft tips, gentle scrub + great lather painter.
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(setting7) + ATG (setting 8)+ pickups.
Post shave: Proraso green lotion with witch hazel + a dollop of Nivea balm.
Results: CCS, DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers = :a17: excellent shave with my Gillette Fatboy with a Gillette Wilkinson coated blade.
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Have some great shaves!
 
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Razor/blade: Vector OC / Feather Soft Guard (5)
Brush: Zenith 506 Silvertip
Pre: PAA Cube (no menthol)
Soap: Bearskin & Tunic 'Loch Lomond' - Lavender, bergamot, vetiver
Post: Alum, Vifrex gel, MdC Vétyver edt
Shave: ATG + touch up. BBS...

Closest I've ever come to BBS in one pass. Really enjoying this new discovery of ATG first pass: something I would never have attempted before getting hold of the Vector. The OC baseplate has reduced the alum feedback to almost nil. At the moment, that single pass takes about double the time a WTG first pass would, but it's worth it.
 
06/12/21 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with Stirling Soap Company Glacial Strawberry Lemonade Bath Soap
Crown King Planet 9 Shampoo/Conditioner Puck with Cider Vinegar, Yucca & Manuka
Wickham Soap Co. 1912 Club Cola Vegetal Shaving Soap
RazoRock 400 Butterscotch 24 x 57mm Synthetic Noir Plissoft Brush
Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
Blackland Vector Stainless Steel Single Edge Artist Club Razor Machine Finished with Safety Bar Head - 1st Use
Feather Artist Club Professional Super Blade - 1st Shave
Lancaster Razor Works Tangerine Orange Black Sheep Shaving Towel
Phoenix Shaving No Slip Grip Alum Block
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Alum Block Dry Dock System
Thayers Alcohol Free Lavender Witch Hazel Toner with Aloe Vera
Wickham Soap Co. 1912 Club Cola Aftershave Balm
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements St Martin's Land Natural Deodorant - Sport Strength

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SOD Saturday June 12, 2021
Ever wonder how many shaves in each tub of Proraso? See below in the Lather report!
Brush: Parker Synth Brush
Bowl: Shave Nation
Lather: Proraso White Soap (6)
Razor: Gillette 1959 E4 Settings: ATG:3-WTG:2-XTG:1
Blade: Feather (1)
Post: Omega Alum Block
Post: Thayers Witch Hazel
Balm: Proraso White
Have a great day!!

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Seaforth Sea Spice Lime Soap, Simpson Chubby 3 Manchurian w/ Sapphire Handle, Rocnel 2021 Sailor Adjustable Razor, Nacet Stainless Blade, Myrsol Metilsol Aftershave followed by a splash of Floid Vigoroso, and Dr. Harris Eau De Portugal hair Tonic w/ oil (not part of the shave but part of the routine).



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06/12/21 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with Stirling Soap Company Glacial Strawberry Lemonade Bath Soap
Crown King Planet 9 Shampoo/Conditioner Puck with Cider Vinegar, Yucca & Manuka
Wickham Soap Co. 1912 Club Cola Vegetal Shaving Soap
RazoRock 400 Butterscotch 24 x 57mm Synthetic Noir Plissoft Brush
Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
Blackland Vector Stainless Steel Single Edge Artist Club Razor Machine Finished with Safety Bar Head - 1st Use
Feather Artist Club Professional Super Blade - 1st Shave
Lancaster Razor Works Tangerine Orange Black Sheep Shaving Towel
Phoenix Shaving No Slip Grip Alum Block
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Alum Block Dry Dock System
Thayers Alcohol Free Lavender Witch Hazel Toner with Aloe Vera
Wickham Soap Co. 1912 Club Cola Aftershave Balm
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements St Martin's Land Natural Deodorant - Sport Strength

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How are you getting on with the Feather Super? I wanted to like them, but couldn't get an enjoyable shave...
 
For the forums consideration
Shave 6-12-21


Brush: Omega 626 Badger Silvertip
Soap: Captain's Choice Bay Rum
Bowl: Hand thrown WCS Scuttle
Razor: JA Henckels 5/8 Bone Scale SR
Post Shave: Osma Bloc d' Alum
After Shave: PAA Atomic Bay Rum

I really like the lather that Captain's Choice makes, stuff is slick, rich, moisturizing, and really helps with the straight razor shave. I have the Bay Rum after shave in Captain's Choice as well but not thrilled about the scent profile. The Bay Rum soap has a weak scent profile as well but man what a lather it whips up! Will definitely be re upping the soap when it runs out :a14: not so much the after shave. Used the PAA today as the Wife wanted the stronger Bay Rum scent. Happy Wife, happy life.

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Great shave 9.5/10 Gentlemen
 
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