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SOTD "FREE WEEK" September 14th - September 20th, 2020

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Sunday SOTD


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Razor: 1941 Gillette Ranger Tech
Blade: PoliSilver (Wizmet) (D7)
Brush: Semogue Barbear Classico LE Badger\Boar 26mm
Bowl: Black Ship Grooming 4.5"
Pre-Shave Scrub: MRGO Lime
Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Unscented
Shave Soap: Grooming Dept Chypre Conifere
Balm: Saponificio Varesino Puro Burro di Karitè
Aftershave: Fine Fresh Vetiver
 
Saturday, September 19/2020

"International Talk Like A Pirate Day"

Karve Christopher Bradley C-plate
Treet Platinum (1)
Ever-Ready 3 Step, SHD 2 band, bulb, 26mm Badger Butterscotch and Sapphire
Lucky Tiger Face Wash
Rattlestick Fierce Preshave Gel
Chiseled Face Plunder Shave Soap
Chiseled Face Plunder Aftershave

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ajkel64

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1) England: Brush Progress Vulfix mixed Badger and Boar.
2) Germany: Shaving Cream Nivea Blue Tube.
3) England: Razor Gillette Fat Handle Tech.
4) Russia: Blade Perma-Sharp.
5) France: Alum Block Osma.
6) Germany: Aftershave Balm Nivea Men Sensitive Post Shave Balm.
7) Germany: Aftershave Lotion Nivea Men Deep Aftershave Lotion.
8) USA: Lather Bowl Captain’s Choice Copper Lather Bowl.
 
SOTD - Sunday 20 September 2020

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  • Pre-Shave: Taylor Of Old Bond Street - Sandalwood - Oil
  • Safety Razor: Rockwell Razors - 6C
  • Blade: Astra - Green
  • Shaving Brush: Wild West Brushworks - Tuxedo - 24mm Bulb (Synthetic)
  • Shaving Bowl: Saponificio Varesino - Olivewood
  • Shaving Soap: D.R. Harris - Sandalwood
  • After-Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented - Balm
  • Fragrance: Loris - E-013 Creed Aventus - EdP (50 ml)
 

SOTD : 20th September 2020.

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Shaving recipe for today.



Prep: Warm shower / Nivea Men ~ DEEP CLEAN Shower Gel.


Pre:


Cold wet flannel to my face.


Pears ~ Transparent Bar Soap + Wilko Men's shave Oil.


Brush: Omega 10051.


Bowl Lather.


Tesco's Ceramic 'Cosmo' Side Bowl.


Lather: 3P croap (Sample)


Blade: Personna Gem modified PTFE. (2)


Razor : Valet ~ Auto Strop VC1.



Post:

Cold Water Face Rinse./Homemade peppermint , lavender eucalyptus, + Tea Tree essential Oils Witch Hazel Mixture./Benjamins ~ Mentholated Bay Rum.

Creightons ~ Sensitive Post Shave Balm.


A relaxing sunday morning shave.


After the extremely close shave with the assertive Gem micromatic i only needed 2 passes + a pick up pass to make my face silky smooth again.

The wonderful valet vc1 looks an "aggressive lady" but IMHO it's quite mild however, that's not to say it isn't efficient this vintage lady will mow through face & head stubble with ease after the limited time it takes to adjust to this mild but efficient lady.

As always personal views judgements, & opinions are very subjective.

The 3P croap sample created a wonderful cushioned protective slick lather in a short space of time leaving a superb post shave feel.

Another very comfortable 2 pass + pick ups near BBS shave with no errors to report.

Finishing the shave off with a generous dollop of Creightons ~ Sensitive Post Shave Balm.

My face is feeling silky smooth & smelling divine.;)

Stay safe, and enjoy you sunday ladies & gentlemen.:cool:

 
Sunday SOTD - A “mantastic” DFS++ shave with good old “OLD SPICE”

Will you all believe me if I say I had never shaved before with Old Spice Shaving Cream! Does this make me sound like a fool and is forcing you to think how could a man in 37 years of his life time did not use such an iconic brand for shaving! Well I used their EDT, Shower Gel but yes I had never used an Old Spice shaving cream before and it makes me realise today after my shave that I was really a fool not to use it for so long. I mean there was no specific reason not to use, mostly I used to end up picking a Gillette shave cream or a Godrej (another beauty Indians will swear by like Old Spice) for no specific reason.
Hence when I went to the Supermarket yesterday I made a point to pick up 2 Old Spice shaving cream tubes - one the original fragrance and the other one the lime one! Used the original shaving cream today.


Pre Shave - Face wash using Truefitt & Hill No. 10 face scrub along with Warm water
Brush - Hajamat Ashwood Handle synthetic shaving brush
Shaving Soap - Old Spice “Original” fragrance Shaving Cream
Razor - Edwin Jagger DE89
Blade - Astra Superior Platinum on 1st use
Post Shave - Running cold water splash along with application of alum
Aftershave - Pink Woolf Oudh and Sandalwood Aftershave Balm

The shaving cream is really nice apart from being pocket friendly. Creates excellent lather with great slickness and the smell took me back to my childhood days when my father used to use this cream while shaving. Very nostalgic fragrance. On face lathering created sufficient lather for the 2 pass shave I did today.

The Astra SPs on first use with a mild razor always performs great. First pass was WTG and 2nd was ATG and post it did not feel like doing anything and stopped right there. The result is a DFS++ which is a tad below BBS. No weepers, cuts, nicks or redness on skin.

The alum did not give any significant feedback. Ended the great shave with a generous dollop of the aftershave whose Oudh & Sandalwood fragrance actually takes you to a state of trance! Amazing fragrance must say whilst the balm also made the face feel soft and supple.

Next shave is due tomorrow.

Thank you 🙏🏽 and wishing all a great Sunday ahead.

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Klinker

The Baron of Bokeh
Sunday‌ ‌09.20.20 ‌SOTD‌
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Gillette '40s Brit Thin Handle Flat Bottom Tech Set
Gillette‌ 7 O'clock SharpEdge Yellow
Yaqi R1730 Sagarda Familia Tuxedo
Williams‌ ‌Shaving‌ ‌Soap‌ ‌in‌ ‌a‌ ‌vintage‌ ‌mug‌ ‌
Ogallala‌ ‌Bay‌ ‌Rum‌ ‌Aftershave​
 
Pre: Warm Shower
Razor: Timeless 95
Blade: Nacet
Brush: Yaqi 26mm Tuxedo
Soap: The Dead Sea
Post: The Dead Sea Splash

Doing the rounds with the Timeless + Nacet while changing up the soaps. Another fantastic shave with this combination, and to think I was considering selling this razor!!

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Sun 20 SOTD
Soap RazoRock Mudder Focker
Brush Yaqi 24mm Silvertip
Razor Gillette Slim N4
Blade Gillette 7 O'clock Super Platinum 2nd
Post & Aftershave
Ice Water + Special Thayers Mix
Hyaluronic + Nivea Sensitive Balm
Starting to appreciate this soap. Surprisingly nice and lasting scent well past 3hrs. Creamy and slick too.
Shave with razor paired with blade was smooth & comfortable at setting 9 & 7. 3+1 passes for a bbs to dfs result.
Post & aftershave was soothing.
Good, clean shave 9.5/10
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Sunday’s shave is once again with Klar Seifen Rasiwerseife soap. Next week I will be using different soaps all week. I am using a Paladin PK47 brush. The razor is a Karve SB with the D plate loaded with a Wizamet Super Iridium blade for the first shave. The aftershave is Thayers Rose Petal WH and L’Occitane ASB. After a shower, some Jimmy Choo Man Intense fragrance.
 
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