SOTD "FREE WEEK" May 21st - May 27th, 2018

[gartbnx]

Gartbnx....

 

[PACO GALAN]

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: MUHLE ROCCA abedul
Blade: PERMA-SHARP Super
Brush: MUHLE ROCCA Abedul
Lather: TABAC
Aftershave: TABAC Loción
Additional Care:
MYRSOL emulsión ​

 

[racogon]

Declaration Grooming Yuzu Rose Patchuli//Yaqi Sintética//ATT SE1//Feather Professional Súper//Clubman Reserve Gent’s Gin

Enviado desde mi iPhone utilizando Tapatalk

 

[ram57]

Tews-Day SOTD

Razor: RazoRock Baby Smooth
Blade: SuperMax SP Tiger (D2)
Brush: T&H Wellington 24mm Super Badger
Bowl: Turkish Porcelain Bowl 4 ¾”
Pre-Shave Scrub: Lisa's Citrus
Pre-Shave Oil: Homemade Jasmine Orange Vanilla
Shave Soap: Black Ship Grooming Thomas Tew
Post: Monster Block Alum
Aftershave: Black Ship Grooming Thomas Tew
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[Yyragtoj]

• Razor: Col. Conk 3 piece
• Blade: Dorco ST-301 (#15)
• Cream: Ach Brito Lavanda
• Brush: Yaqi tuxedo
• Post: "Nice Cool" alum & Epsilon Blue Mediterranean

 

[firehat]

A mostly Spanish shave today. Fatip Grande with a Feather blade.

 

[120inna55]

Carnavis & Richardson / Catie's Bubbles | Porch Drinks
APShaveCo. Elegant Emerald | SynBad 24mm
Ever-Ready SE | Gem PTFE
Carnavis & Richardson / Chatillon Lux | Les Boissons sur le Porche
Carnavis & Richardson / Catie's Bubbles | Dranks

 

[Smooth Steve]

05/22/18 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with Crabtree & Evelyn Indian Sandalwood Triple Milled Soap
Crown King Alt-Eleven Shampoo & Conditioner Bar- w/ Prickly Pear, Neem Honey & Yucca Root
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Prickly Pear ATG Pre-Shave Soap
Barrister's Reserve Spice Shaving Soap
RazoRock Rosso Corsa F-400 XXL 34MM Noir Plissoft Synthetic Shaving Brush
Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
Detroit Grooming Co. Adjustable 'Alpha' Stainless Steel Razor with Smooth Handle
Feather New Hi-Stainless Blade - 3rd Shave
RazoRock Alum Block
Homemade Lime & Rose Witch Hazel
RazoRock Mr. Pink After Shaving Splash
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements High Jump 47 Soothing Aftershave Balm
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Lime Ginger Tea Tree Natural Deodorant - New Sport Strength ​

 

[sandstone]

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ATT S1 Kronos / Feather
Shavemac 26x52 Silvertip 2-Band
Lather Bowl by Symmetrical Pottery
Tabac Shave Soap
Fine American Blend ASL​

 

[DblD]

Proraso Green Pre/Post
The Owl Drug Co 24mm Strike Gold Shave Motherlode
TABAC
Gillette Short Comb NEW / Schick Plus Platinum (6)
Witch Hazel - Proraso Green Pre/post - Proraso/Osage rub Splash

 

[GreenEggsNSam]

Turtleship Lime Shaving Soap - Omega Pura Setola Boar Shaving Brush - Proraso Aftershave Splash - Nivea Men Sensitive Post Shave Balm

 

[bazza1]

SOTD: 22nd May 2018.

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Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/ Imperial Leather ~ Sea minerals & Black Mint Shower Gel.


Pre:

warm wet flannel to my face.


Wilkinsons Fruits ~ Rhubarb & Vanilla Body Butter.

Brush: Semogue 1470.

Face Lather.

Soap: Kent.

Blade: Super-Max Super Platinum. (1)

Razor: Parker Variant (settings): 2: WTG, 2.5:XTG,3: ATG,+ pick ups.

Warm wet flannel/ cold wet flannel to rinse my face.

Post:

Alum Block./Cold Water Face Rinse./ Homemade Lemon,Lime+Peppermint Oil Witch Hazel Mixture./Nivea Men ~ Sensitive Cooling Post Shave Balm.

Giorgio Beverly Hills ~ Ocean Dream A/S Lotion.


Greetings,

it'll be two years on in June 2018 that i became a member of B&B..


In them two years, i find it amazing that before i started traditional wet shaving i used to hate shaving with a passion, now with my likeable hobby, i look forward to my next shave.Since i've started traditional wet shaving i've amassed quite an amount of shaving kit, and many different DE razors some have been passed on to me, each of which have their pros and cons , in the two years i've used most of them multiple times,and enjoyed using each and every one for all different reasons.

The more aggressive ones,such as the 'Muhle R41'(2014 version) Mingshi 2000s, & Fatip Grande have taught me to "Shave the lather from my face, rather than the stubble", and have gave me the shaving confidence to use an aggressive razor without the fear of thinking it's going to cut my face to ribbons.All of my DE razors, have taught me to treat them with the same level of respect,regardless been aggressive or non-aggressive, if not, these ladies will give me a nasty bite..with patience good preparation & learning my technique, of which i'm still learning with every shave, i've been rewarded with some sublime shaves, and also the occasional weeper,& nick along the way,which is all part of the fun with traditional wet shaving...However,despite the fact that I have used all of those razors I cannot ever remember getting such a sublime shave with the first use of a razor, but all that changed with my maiden shave using the Parker Variant.


I won't deny the fact that i have a fondness for parker my razors,and in theory i didn't really need to buy the Parker Variant,as my other Parker razors give me good acceptable clean shaves,However, after sitting on the fence undecided for well over a year, i pushed the buy button on the Parker Variant. I now have the grand the total of nine Parkers!, which i get great pleasure from each one, but i can honestly say none of them are even remotely in the same category as the Variant. Not even close, my only other razor that i can compare it to is my Mingshi 2000s,+ (Spare one) which are the only other adjustable razors i own, another superb razor,that gives me very efficient shaves indeed, but on my first pass with the Variant it felt right from starting the first pass,a soild weight smooth,& balanced in my hand,and was at ease instantly with it's aggression.I've learn't alot of my shaving technique using my various assortment of DE razors, Parker razors i find shave excellently with a slightly steeper shaving angle, resulting in a very comfortable smooth performance. I found my shaving angle with the Variant almost instantly on the 1st pass. However,as it my maiden shave with the variant i've started on setting 2 WTG,then 2.5 for XTG,3. ATG,+pick ups.passes.

I find setting 3 very comfortable for me, i could feel the blade for sure, but it felt comfortable & solid...I probaby didn't need to take to setting 3 ,but i was just experimenting with its aggression, i may try it above setting 3 in the future shaves, but 3 is my 'comfort zone' setting for now, also i was BBS after the 2nd pass,..another first, but i carried with the 3rd & pick up passes just for the sheer pleasure of the shave & to use up the wonderful lather, the first time use of Kent soap had created.Incidently i personally think that 90% of traditional wet shaving is good preparation & mastering your technique,a good solid well balanced DE razor blade choice helps immensely to put you on the right track to do so, the Parker Variant will be a great one for me.
An amazingly well built razor, which is a pleasure to use.A keeper for sure.I should have bought one last year, when i had the chance to..Oh well ,you live & learn.

A sublime very efficient 3 pass + pick ups silky smooth shave with no errors to report...

Finishing the shave off with a generous splash of Giorgio Beverly Hills ~ Ocean Dream A/S Lotion... Both the A/S & Soap, are early birthday presents from my siblings,that i was told i had to use with my new razor. both excellent presents, i now know that the kent soap is the same as MWF,which was a double bonus for me, as it's one my favourite shaving soap to date..The post shave feeling is the best i've had from all the soaps & creams. The A/S is 'Very refreshing stuff!',and yes!, the bottle is "skew-whiff " readers, its not your vision playing tricks on you, the scent reminds me of Davidoff Coolwater, which is another old favourite of mine...I also got some Gillette 'Blue' aftershave, from the rest of the clan which i'll be trying out in future shaves...I was quite taken back by the fantastic pre-birthday presents from the family, i'm well stocked up with soap & smellies now.

My face is feeling super smooth refreshed, & smelling devine.

Sorry for the short novella, posting fellow members,"I get carried away with myself at times".. The performance of the Parker Variant has left a very lasting impression on me, enough of my babble.

And i shaved happily ever after.The end.

Enjoy your day, ladies & gentlemen. Regards. B.

 

[sealer]

Pre: nothing
Razor: SSSeygus extrem oc 2016 + Astra green
Brush: yaqi synth sagrada familia
Soap: GD After the fire
Splash: with hazel + Thomas Tew

Pretty nice shave at the Craddle Mountains. This GD soap won’t last for much more shaves...

 

[shm]

2018-05-22

Ikea bowl ¤ Semogue 2000 ¤ 5/8" Zepp
Fine American Blend Soap and After Shave

 

[Yyragtoj]

2018-05-22

Ikea bowl ¤ Semogue 2000 ¤ 5/8" Zepp
Fine American Blend Soap and After Shave

Søren, that's a great shot of what a well broken-in boar brush looks like.

 

[alfredus]

Pre-Shave: SebaMed, cold water
Razor: BBS-1
Blade: Voskhod (1)
Brush: Hucklaration
Lather: Mike's Bay Rum
Post-Shave: Alum, Thayers Original Alcohol Free Witch Hazel, South Australian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

I hope you all have a terrific Tuesday ​

 

[CapnPanther]

Tuesday
Pre-shave: Jack Black Pure Clean Daily Facial Cleanser
Razor: Gillette Super Adjustable
Blade: Personna Lab Blue
Brush: L'Occitane Plisson Synthetic
Soap: Tiki Bar Salty Air
Aftershave: Alum/ Humphrey’s Cucumber Melon Facial Toner
Balm: C.O. Bigelow Elixir Black

 

[Clint64]

May 22, 2018
Wolfman WR Ti .74 OC with Triad Ti Aristocrat
Feather
WDC-6 with Omega Boar
Reef Point Tranquility
Fine Lavender

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[StuMcB]

Great BBS today guys.

British super speed
Persona red
Omega boar
Vintage soap stick

Alovera gel
3P post shave creme
Alpha 378 atomised.

 

[jwsmith]

SOTD 22MAY18
Razor: Charcoal Goods Lvl 2 SB | Florian Cross
Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium (3)
Brush: Dogwood | Declaration 'B5'
Soap: River Valley Trading 'Frosty Bay Rum'​

I made a trade with Mohamed to obtain this and four other soaps. This is my first go with his soap base and I was pleasantly surprised at how well it performed. The lather buildup was super easy while slowly adding water, it's not an overly thirsty soap but appears to be able to handle a good amount of water (experiementation setup for a later shave). This soap is extremely slick with great residual slickness. The lather was thick for a vegan soap and I found my CG razor struggling to get through it to the bare skin (awesome). The soap is very protective and the post-shave is good; my face feels nice and soft, there is no irritation. These soaps are very cheap but there is a challenge for Mohamed in getting them shipped overseas (I'm in Italy and it took almost 3 months for them to arrive after being stuck in customs for over a month). If Mohamad gets logistics figured out or finds a Stateside vendor to carry them I would highly recommend them. Another note, this soap has a very nice bay rum (spicy), clove, and cinnamon scent with added menthol; the face feel from the menthol was very nice, not too cold. However, my neck had a nice red ring on it where the soap had made contact; my face experienced no burning nor did my neck for that matter but it was red so I will reluctantly have to move it on. I look forward to trying out the other soaps as I am very pleased with the performance.