SOTD "FREE WEEK" May 25th - May 31st, 2020

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2020-05-28

Ikea Bowl ¤ Semogue 1470 ¤ 7/8" Brandonisio and Bro. "Uno"
Floris JF Soap, Aftershave & Eau De Toilette

 

[Raven Koenes]

SOTD:
Razor: Fatip Grande Ni
Blade: Timor (9)
Brush: APShaveco uBrush Tuxedo
Cream: CRS Indian Sandalwood
Aftershave: Pinaud Lilac Vegetal

 

[Jgreenepa]

SOTD THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2020

Today’s shave features a newly acquired SS Supply V2 razor. I traded one of my two Paul Revere International Silver Type L injectors for it. It came with three adjustable heads, a plastic injector blade magazine, and a stainless steel razor holder. I quickly discovered the fresh supply blade from the Supply Injector magazine was quite tuggy. I substituted a Schick B-20 Proline Blade. I then swapped out the two dot moderate head for the three dot aggressive after the first few strokes of my shave. I continued with the Nancy Boy Signature shave cream and Cooling Balm. The brush for today’s shave was my trusty Alpha Shaving T-400 Tribute brush with the 24mm hybrid Badger/Boat knot ferrule.

The first few shaves with a new razor are generally part of what most wet shavers refer to as the “dialing in” process. In this case there really wasn’t much “dialing in” required. A friend who owns three versions of this razor stated that it didn’t shave like his other injector razors. That hasn’t been my experience. Shaving with the Supply felt quite similar to a shave with my E, G, or L Type injectors. And this shave went swimmingly well. I’m definitely not a fan of the Supply injector blades that came with the trade. I have thick ‘old man’ whiskers that didn’t do well with the latter blades. After my cold water rinse and lather application it was clear in the first few strokes that the average or two dot head was too mild and was cutting as closely as I like. The three dot “aggressive” head in conjunction with the Proline injector blade were just what the doctor ordered!

The Supply razor shaved beautifully mowing my whiskers right down to the skin line in the first WTG pass. I would equate the shave to that delivered by my R41, only without needing to attend to the shave process as I do with the Muhle razor. The second ATG pass really only consisted of some selected buffing in the usual problem areas. I must confess that I really like this razor. It shaved both mug and noggin effortlessly. It weighs in at approximately 105 grams, and is heavy enough that it feels like one is just sweeping the lather away. I really like this razor. My friend at TSD who enabled this acquisition through his gorgeous photography and rave reviews of his three versions of the razor can know that it’s not three strikes and out. It was a no go for the OneBlade and the Broman, both of which shaved well for him. I was never able to get a decent shave from either of the latter two razors, but the Supply V2 SS is an entirely different story, home run all the way.

Achieving a velveteen BBS with a brand new razor is quite rare for me. I’ll be shaving with this razor for the next few days! I just ordered an alloy version of the razor for my youngest son, Sam, currently recovering from Covid19. He is currently shaving with an E Type and enjoying it. I know he’ll like this razor. What’s even more impressive is that an alum check revealed no heat anywhere. I feel clean, velveteen smooth, cool and refreshed.

RAZOR: Supply V2 SS
BLADE: Schick B-20 Proline Injector
PREP: Cold water rinse
BRUSH: Alpha Shaving T-400 Tribute Brush fitted with 24mm Hybrid Knot Ferrule
CREAM: Nancy Boy Signature
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with Glyce Glycerin soap followed by Thayers Lavender WH and Nancy Boy Signature Scent Cooling AS Gel.

 

[MTom]

Razor: Gillette KCG
Blade: Feather
Brush: Ever-Ready 150 Silvertip
Soap: MDC Agrumes
A/S: Myrsol Lemon
Pomade: Suavecito

Another fantastic shave. 3 pass BBS. No irritation. Wished the scent lasted longer is all.

 

[gstriftos]

SOTD 28th May 2020: A good morning shave

Fatip OC
Astra SS
Haslinger Sheepsmilk
Simspons Duke 1 Best
Epsilon Scottish Spirit
WTG+XTG

I had forgoten how easy and fast Haslinger lathers.48h growth, Fatip on the field, whiskers did not stand a chance.
Done in 10 minutes, wow that was fast (for me).
Plus a ''manly'' finish with Scottish Spirit.

 

[eezee]

5/28/20
Hasllinger Shafmilch (New Formula)
Shavemac Custom Silver Tip
5/8 Dovo-Inox
Tony Miller 3" Fast Bridle Strop
Omega Alum Stick
Speick
Nivea Sensitive Cool Post Shave Balm
Versace Pour Homme

 

[StuMcB]

Two you know the third is Palmolive soap stocks pressed into a shave dish. Four shaves on the blade and a BBS.

 

[Mike R]

Wednesday

Brush: Made Rite Pure Bristle #5
Soap: Arko
Razor: '54 Z2 Super Speed
Blade: Polsilver
A/S: British Sterling
Cologne / Fragrance: Brut

Mike

 

[Mike R]

Thursday

Brush: Made Rite Pure Bristle #5
Soap: RazoRock XXX
Razor: '54 Z2 Super Speed
Blade: Polsilver
A/S: Gillette Aftershave Gel, Sensitive Skin
Cologne / Fragrance: Aspen

Mike

 

[xBlackWolf90]

Pre: Proraso Green
Soap: Tabac
Splash: Nivea 2 Phase
Brush: Merkur barber pole silvertip
Razor: EJ 3ONE6
Blade: Personanna Platinum (3)​

 

[King-Joe]

28.05.2020

razor : Parker 95R TTO
blade : Gillette Nacet (45)
brush : Omega bristle
soap : Arko Stick foamed on face
alum
aftershave : Tobacco

Have a nice day !

 

[JoeLr]

H&SCo. N075Al w/ handle by Stork + Simpson T3 + SV Dolomiti

 

[razorhead63]

Thursday

EJ DE86
Astra SP (2)
Omega Boar
Proraso Green
Pinaud AS

 

[ChrisPL68]

Razor: Gillette 1946/47 Aristocrat
Blade: Astra SP
Brush: Rubberset 400 silvertip
Soap: Proraso Red
Aftershave balm: Nivea

 

[Whilliam]

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SOTD THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2020

Today’s shave features a newly acquired SS Supply V2 razor. I traded one of my two Paul Revere International Silver Type L injectors for it. It came with three adjustable heads, a plastic injector blade magazine, and a stainless steel razor holder. I quickly discovered the fresh supply blade from the Supply Injector magazine was quite tuggy. I substituted a Schick B-20 Proline Blade. I then swapped out the two dot moderate head for the three dot aggressive after the first few strokes of my shave. I continued with the Nancy Boy Signature shave cream and Cooling Balm. The brush for today’s shave was my trusty Alpha Shaving T-400 Tribute brush with the 24mm hybrid Badger/Boat knot ferrule.

The first few shaves with a new razor are generally part of what most wet shavers refer to as the “dialing in” process. In this case there really wasn’t much “dialing in” required. A friend who owns three versions of this razor stated that it didn’t shave like his other injector razors. That hasn’t been my experience. Shaving with the Supply felt quite similar to a shave with my E, G, or L Type injectors. And this shave went swimmingly well. I’m definitely not a fan of the Supply injector blades that came with the trade. I have thick ‘old man’ whiskers that didn’t do well with the latter blades. After my cold water rinse and lather application it was clear in the first few strokes that the average or two dot head was too mild and was cutting as closely as I like. The three dot “aggressive” head in conjunction with the Proline injector blade were just what the doctor ordered!

The Supply razor shaved beautifully mowing my whiskers right down to the skin line in the first WTG pass. I would equate the shave to that delivered by my R41, only without needing to attend to the shave process as I do with the Muhle razor. The second ATG pass really only consisted of some selected buffing in the usual problem areas. I must confess that I really like this razor. It shaved both mug and noggin effortlessly. It weighs in at approximately 105 grams, and is heavy enough that it feels like one is just sweeping the lather away. I really like this razor. My friend at TSD who enabled this acquisition through his gorgeous photography and rave reviews of his three versions of the razor can know that it’s not three strikes and out. It was a no go for the OneBlade and the Broman, both of which shaved well for him. I was never able to get a decent shave from either of the latter two razors, but the Supply V2 SS is an entirely different story, home run all the way.

Achieving a velveteen BBS with a brand new razor is quite rare for me. I’ll be shaving with this razor for the next few days! I just ordered an alloy version of the razor for my youngest son, Sam, currently recovering from Covid19. He is currently shaving with an E Type and enjoying it. I know he’ll like this razor. What’s even more impressive is that an alum check revealed no heat anywhere. I feel clean, velveteen smooth, cool and refreshed.

RAZOR: Supply V2 SS
BLADE: Schick B-20 Proline Injector
PREP: Cold water rinse
BRUSH: Alpha Shaving T-400 Tribute Brush fitted with 24mm Hybrid Knot Ferrule
CREAM: Nancy Boy Signature
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with Glyce Glycerin soap followed by Thayers Lavender WH and Nancy Boy Signature Scent Cooling AS Gel.

So tell us, how do you really feel about the razor?

 

[Actor07]

Razor: Original Ikon Brass SBS

Blade: 1970 Gillette Platinum Plus (3)

 

[Jgreenepa]

So tell us, how do you really feel about the razor?

It was spectacularly excellent, not to be hyperbolic!

 

[benos]

It was spectacularly excellent, not to be hyperbolic!

I'm with you: I like it a lot, and the three-dot plate takes it to another level.

 

[Jgreenepa]

I'm with you: I like it a lot, and the three-dot plate takes it to another level.

The three dot was perfect!

 

[ram57]

TGIF SOTD

Supply Provision The Single Edge Jet Black
Blade: Schick Injector (D5)
Brush: Heritage Collection Ever-Ready 3 Step 26mm Synthetic
Bowl: Supply Provision Marble 4.5"
Pre-Shave Scrub: MRGO Lime
Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Patchouli & Mint
Shave Soap: Irisch Moos
Butter: Saponificio Varesino Puro Burro di Karitè
Aftershave: Irisch Moos

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