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SOTD "FREE WEEK" September 6th - September 12th, 2021

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Razor: AutoStrop 7 O’Clock (1911-12) London, England
Blade: GEM (Personna) PTFE - modified (4)
Brush: FS - 26mm G4 Synthetic
Pre-Shave: CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Lather: Proraso White (Sensitive Skin)
Aftershave: Stirling - Tea Tree (Toner)

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“10” The Bo Derek of razors!
Unbelievable! Even though this 7 o’clock Autostrop was the prototype to the famed Valet Autostrops, it is continually blowing them all out of the water. It stands alone to this very day. I suppose since back in the day, stropping was necessary so the design of better stropping systems forced an evolution for marketability, but the prototype is a superior shaver.
It’s my first shave using the Proraso White. It seemed pretty good. I’ll need a few mare shaves with it yet.
I’ve been playing around with various splashes, toners and balms to find the right one for my normal/ oily skin type. As of late I’ve found Tea Tree oil to make my skin feel just about right. I just got this Stirling Tea Tree toner and it’s leaving my skin feeling smooth and resilient while keeping the oils at bay. Unfortunately, all the other Stirling tea tree product are out of stock in my market area. I hope they haven’t been discontinued.
 
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PAL Injectomatic with a Schick “chick” blade
Echolly synthetic brush
Stirling Soap Sharp Dressed Man soap
Followed up with PAA alum block, Stirling Sharp Dressed Man aftershave splash and then Nivea aftershave balm.

This was my first shave with the Injectomatic. I really liked it. It’s very intuitive to use. I had a bit of razor burn afterwards. I don’t think I had that good of a lather and of course it’s a new (to my face) razor. But all in all, a nice shave.
 
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Razor: Schick L1 Injector Razor (Warner-Lambert)
Blade: Schick Injector
Brush: Rudy Vey Badger & Blade 2020 Group Buy #4/30
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Shannon's Soaps Botanica
Aftershave: Pinaud Lilac Vegetal
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Imperial Leather Talcum Powder
 
S.O.T.D - Friday, September 10, 2021
Pre-shave:- PAA Tube 2.0
Bowl/Scuttle:- Roger Quintero 3D Printed
Brush: WCS 24mm
Soap/Cream:- MWF
Razor/Blade:- Gillette Red Tip/ Kai (1)
Post:- Shave Nation Wide Alum / Thayers Cucumber WH / Aqua Velva Balm / Clubman Body Powder
After-shave:- Aqua Velva Musk​
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Brush: Shavemac 20/48 Silvertip 2-Band
Soap: Bignoli Neutro [no fragrance]
Razor: FOCS GT
Blade: Personna Red (3)
ASL: Chocolate Orange [home brew]

A super shave. :biggrin:

On opening my new Bignoli Neutro today, and sniffing, I could smell absolutely nothing... excellent! I immediately repotted it in a deeper tub ready for this evening's shave.
Come shave time and warm water... there was just a hint of that "baby sick" aroma (that I so love :001_rolle). I forgot about it during the shave so it couldn't have been that strong.
Albeit totally against my religion, I've left the lid off the soap tub to see if some air will kill that little bit of despised aroma.

A couple of hours post-shave now, all I can smell is my all time favorite ASL (Chocolate Orange). Excellent... except those were the last drops I squeezed out of the bottle. It looks like I'll have to get my amateur perfumer's kit out tomorrow and make some more.


Happy shaves guys. :cornut:
 
Saturday SOTD

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Razor: Hiram Commander
Blade: Feather Artist Pro (D6)
Brush: Sawdust CreatioStudio OUMO Lotus Manchurian 26mm
Bowl: Creek Road Pottery 5½”
Pre-Shave Scrub: MRGLO Lime
Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Mojito
Shave Soap: Stirling's Bay Rum
Balm: Stirling's Bay Rum
Aftershave: Ogallala Bay Rum
 

SOTD : 11th September 2021.

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Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower / Nivea Men Power Fresh Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face & Head.
FatFace Ocean Escape Soap Bar.
Brush: Fine 24mm Synthetic.
Bowl Lather.
Bowl: Home Bargains Stainless Steel Side Bowl.
Lather: Vitos Vegetal shaving soap.
Blade: Personna Gem modified PTFE. (D1)
Razor: Valet Auto Strop VC1.

Post:
Cold water face wash with brush squeezings, Cold Water Rinse. /Homemade (~Autumn/Winter mix~) peppermint lavender, eucalyptus, + Tea Tree essential Oils Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./P&G Old Spice Swagger ASL./ Nivea Men Fresh Kick ASB.

Greetings,

A new shave set up to start the weekend...Carrying on with another vintage SE week, which i will be using for the full week. The mild, but efficient Valet Auto Strop VC1 is always a pleasure to use.

A enjoyable close comfortable 2 pass + pick ups shave with no errors to report...Finishing to the shave off with a small dollop of Nivea Men Fresh Kick ASB.

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

Stay safe, and enjoy the start of the weekend ladies & gentlemen.:cool:

 

ajkel64

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1) Great Britain: Brush Simpson Trafalgar T3.
2) Italy: Shaving Soap Proraso Red Tub.
3) Vietnam: Razor Gillette Blue 2 Plus Pivot disposable.
4) France: Alum Block Osma.
5) Italy: Aftershave Balm Proraso Sensitive Aftershave Balm.
6) USA: Cologne Vera Wang for Men Cologne.
 
Sat 11 SR SOTD
Soap Ariana & Evans Kaizen
Brush Yaqi 24mm Ruby Tuxedo
Razor Red Imp 132
Aftershaves Stirling Witchhazel Orange Chill + Bvlgari AS Balm & EDT
Very very nice performance from this soap. The scent is great, the lather is richly creamy and slick...
The Red Imp is back, freshly honed on Ozuku. Very nice edge...smooth and comfortable. 3passes for between ccs to sas result without any issues. The aftershaves were awesome.
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SOTD - Saturday 11 September 2021

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  • Safety Razor: Rocnel - Sailor 2021
  • Blade: Polsilver - Super Iridium
  • Shaving Brush: Acqua di Parma - Barbiere Black - 24mm Fan (Synthetic)
  • Shaving Cream: Acqua di Parma - Barbiere
  • After-Shave Balm: Acqua di Parma - Barbiere
  • Fragrance: Acqua di Parma - Colonia Pura - EdC (1.5 ml) (Sample)
 
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