SOTD "FREE WEEK" October 21st - October 27th, 2019

[shm]

2019-10-23

Ikea Bowl ¤ Epsilon 2-band Super ¤ Gillette Aristocrat + Lord
Lea Soap ¤ Myrsol F./Extra ¤ T&H Spanish Leather Cologne

 

[andromeda673]

Soap: TOBS Sandalwood
Brush: Simpson Special Pure Badger
Razor: Gillette Super Speed
Blade: Shark Platinum
Aftershave: Razorock American Barber

 

[CT23]

Paradigm/Wilkinson :: VieLong :: Nùavia​

 

[kjbarth]

Weds OCtober 23

I've wanted to use my Cooper Monobilt and today was the day. I think I need to repair the spring that holds the blade; it's putting a little too much tension on the blade and I think is slightly bending the blade when the cap is closed. I need to see if there is an easy way to fix this.

Bowl/Scuttle - GP12
Soap - MWF (it's Weds)
Brush - ThatDarnRob
Blade - Gillette Platinum (7)
Razor - Cooper Monobilt
Post Shave - OSMA Pierre alum, Clubman Special Reserve

Shave rating 5 of 5

I haven't had this Cooper very long, about 3 months and this is my first time using it. Concerned about the piece of spring steel that holds the blade in place that it was bent slightly out of place by a prior owner. I need to figure out a way to adjust this as the spring very slightly warps the blade when the cap is closed. I just shave carefully on the one end of the razor; it gave me a great shave. The first pass WTG was smooth with a little blade feel, and fairly efficient - DFS. The second pass, XTG and again was a very smooth pass with no blade feel and and finished BBS. As usual, the MWF generated a great lubricating lather. I got a 2 pass, nick and weeper free shave. The alum was a little vocal on my neck area. I finished off with the Clubman SR A/S.

Overall, a really good shave. Going with some US made OC razors this week.

Happy OCtober and great shaves everyone.

 

[razorhead63]

Wednesday

‘68 Gillette Slim Twist
GSB (5)
Col. Conk Badger
Stirling Lavender Sage
Day Logic AS

 

[ram57]

Thursday SOTD

Razor: Karve C O/C
Blade Feather (D4)
Brush: MS Faux Horn 30MM 2 Band
Bowl: Symmetrical Sheet Metal
Pre-Shave Scrub: Ginger Garden Enigma
Pre-Shave Oil: AOS Oud
Shave Cream: AOS Oud
Balm: Saponificio Varesino Puro Burro di Karitè
Aftershave: Van Yulay Royal Oudh
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[ExtraProtein]

Wednesday 23 October 2019

Razor: GILLETTE New Short Comb / TRIAD Bronze Diamond
Blade: FEATHER Platinum (3)
Soap: DRAGONSBEARD (Review in Soaps)

 

[bazza1]

SOTD : 24th October 2019.

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Shaving recipe for today.



Prep: Warm shower:/ Original Source ~ Fresh Water Mint & Guarana Shower Gel.


Pre:

warm wet flannel to my face.

Pears ~ Transparent Soap.

Brush: Erasmic Boar.

Face Lather.

Soap: Haslinger ~ Aloe Vera.

Blade: Parker Premium Platinum. (2)

Razor: Parker 55SL Semi-Slant.

Post:

Cold Water Face Rinse./Homemade menthol crystals +Eucalyptus peppermint,+ Tea Tree Oil Witch Hazel Mixture./ Nivea Men ~ 2 phase ASL + Anti Irritation Aftershave Lotion Balm.


Greetings,


Another early morning shave.

It's been a considerable amount of time since i last used the haslinger aloe vera soap, the aloe vera soap like the Schafmilch & lanolin it has a very faint clean fragrance,what i instantly like about haslinger soaps i've shaved with is they create a lather in a short space of time,without the aid of blooming before hand the aloe vera,like it's sibling leaves a absolutely fantastic post shave feel.

The Erasmic brush was my first shaving brush along with a Wilkinson Sword, both brushes have served me wonderfully.Both brushes shread a few hairs with each outing,but it's not a huge concern as i take them for they are, which is serviceable in-expensive functional shaving brushes.

Second outing of the Parker 55SL, with only two shaves under the belt, this mild but smoothly efficient indian made princess razor is the most comfortable de razor i've had the pleasure to shave with..Have i found my perfect DE razor?

Another very comfortable 3 pass + pick ups BBS shave with no errors to report.

Finishing to the shave off with a generous dollop of Nivea Men ~ Anti Irritation Aftershave Lotion Balm.

My face is feeling super smooth & smelling devine.

Enjoy your day, ladies & gentlemen.

​

 

[fmalpartida]

SOTD - 2019.10.24
Growth: 24h
Brush: Botiho - ŌKU by P&P - 24mm two band
Soap: Eufros Tierra húmeda
Razor: Merkur 37C
Blade: Feather
Post: lather face wash, alum, concoction (*), Nivea Sensitive
Passes: 2 - WTG, XTG
Rating: 5/5

(*) witch hazle 50ml, 5ml glycerin, tea tree (10), Argan (25), bergamot (10), pachuli (5), menthol crystals - (drops)

Another lovely travel shave. Nothing like bringing nice gear to shave like at home.


Greetings from Santa Rosa, CA

 

[BigD]

Turkish Thursday. Derby Puck, Derby Usta, and some Arko AS/ASB love.

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• Oct 24, 2019

Derby Puck

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• Oct 24, 2019

Derby Puck

 

[shadowman12]

Prep: Cold water
Razor : Koraat 8/8 (1/4 hollow)
Lather: Saponificio Varesino Felce Aromatica
Brush: Yaqi Moka Express with Synthetic Knot
After-shave: Cold water --> Saponificio Varesino Settantesimo Anniversario (70th Anniversary)

 

[Klinker]

Thursday 10.24.19 SOTD
TSE Pre-Shave Oil
Schone OC gold / Astra SP (2)
Vulfix 1016 Pure Badger
Williams Shaving Soap in a vintage mug
Aqua Velva Aftershave (Spanish Version) by Williams

 

[cyclingsteveb]

24 OCtober 19
Razor: Gillette New short comb
Blade: Polsilver Super Iridium (4)
Brush: 24mm Oumo syn amber resin brush
Pre-Shave: Shower and face wash
Lather: Taylor of Old Bond Street Almond Cream
Aftershave: Proraso Green lotion
Additional Care: Thayer’s WH

 

[cryhavoc]

Thursday SOTD

Ever Ready 1914
GEM PTFE (2)
Mike's Bay Rum
Vie-Long BGS2012 Butterscotch Beehive Natural Horse
Skin Bracer​

 

[HarryAU570]

Date:- 24 October 2019

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- WCS Two-Tone Tall (Blue & White) Extra Dense Synth. 26/56mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Wholly Kaw ~ Sandhurst
Razor/Blade:- Karve CB SS 'D' / Wizamet Polsilver Brown Stainless #3
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Natural Glycerin (20), Tea Tree Antiseptic (10), Lavender (15) & Peppermint (10 drops)
Fragrance:- Tommy Hilfiger for Men

 

[Shavingexperience]

Soap : Southern Witchcrafts - Samhain
Razor : Merkur krabber. 20C
Brush : Razorock Plissoft
Score : 80

 

[ZJan]

SOTD 20191024.
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Proraso pre-shave cream (white).
OUMO Brush / OUMO Brush imitation finest 2-band synth.
Haslinger "Schafmilch" shaving soap.
Vintage Gillette Old Type / Stork Ti "AN14" handle.
Lord Platinum Class (7).
De Vergulde Hand ASL.

 

[preidy]

54 Flair Tip Super Speed w/Astra - American Blend Soap and AS

 

[uptown]

Fatip Zebrano Wood Handle
Derby Premium
Proraso Nourish Shave Soap
RR Amici Synthetic Brush
Duke Cannon Ice Cold Balm
Cold River Citrus Maximus AS

 

[Bobcat]

Thursday
Prep: Warm Shower-Stirling Executive Man
Soap: Route 66 Bourbon Jungle
Razor: Vintage Gillette Pre-War Fat Handle Tech
Blade: Personna Med Prep (4)
Brush: Elite Razor Manchurian White Badger-24mmx50mm
Aftershave: Country Club Southern Oud

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. Personna Med Prep in the Fat Handle Tech. Excellent smooth, close, shave. I finished with Country Club Southern Oud aftershave.

Bob