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charliemilano

charliemilano

4.4.2020.

Fond memories living in Milano during 2010/11! Unfortunately, I had not begun (again, after starting w/ my dad's Slim Adjustable in 1966-ish!) DE wet shaving at that time. Lots of enjoyment of the culture, the wine, the food, the antiquities, the Italians... :)

60% All Italian SOTD

Brush: Omega boar 40033 w/ rubber o-rings.
Soap: Saponificio Varesino Dolomiti.
Razor: Timeless .68 oc stainless.
Blade: Personna comfort blue.
ASL: Proraso Green.

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charliemilano

charliemilano

Chan Eil Whiskers said:
Hey, I have that same brush...

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Did I get the idea from you (I got it from someone; three #13 O Rings)?

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My Italian kit for today.
  • Brand new Fatip OC slant.
  • Brand new Zenith unbleached boar brush.
  • Vitos "Red" soap.
Blade?

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These are special made-in-Italy Polsilver blades, right?

Very nice kit it is.

Happy shaves,

Jim
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Haha! Actually. I got the idea from someone and couldn't remember who? Must have been you. :)

I like the idea of the Polsilvers. I'll have to get some. Didn't use the Bolzano 'cause it's made in Germany. Notwithstanding the earlier comments re: Italy/corporate, German/manufacture. I'll check out the Polsilvers!

Also, did not use the FaTip! It bit me when I tried it, so I promptly paid it forward. YMMV. :)

Thanks, Jim :thumbsup:
 
Chan Eil Whiskers

Chan Eil Whiskers

Fumbling about.
charliemilano said:
Haha! Actually. I got the idea from someone and couldn't remember who? Must have been you. :)

I like the idea of the Polsilvers. I'll have to get some. Didn't use the Bolzano 'cause it's made in Germany. Notwithstanding the earlier comments re: Italy/corporate, German/manufacture. I'll check out the Polsilvers!

Also, did not use the FaTip! It bit me when I tried it, so I promptly paid it forward. YMMV. :)

Thanks, Jim :thumbsup:
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Polsilvers are made in Italy. Don't believe what you read on the internet...

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This is an Italian thread!
 
rudyt

rudyt

Apr 5: All-Italian Sunday Straight Shave

Lather: Proraso Green "Super Formula"
Brush: Omega B&B Essential Boar (22/52mm)
Razor: Universal Rasoio a Mano Libera Lama Intera 7/8
Blade: Rapira Super Stainless [34]
Balm: Proraso White Crema Liquida Dopobarba

Nice to see this thread resurrected. I'd say 90% of my shaves have at least one Italian product every shave, and most times two or three. I'm still and will always be a fan of Italian shave products.

Two day stubble today, and the Universal full-blade shavette just wiped it clean. So satisfying. The Italian green brush and green soap are always a dynamite combo, and the white balm capped off a wonderful shave.
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Atlantic59

Atlantic59

Fatip Piccolo Mk1
Bolzano Superinox
Zenith B03-A26 pro boar brush
Razorock Dead Sea soap
Dickinson witch hazel toner
Proraso white balm

Very close, clean shave today with this mostly Italian line-up, DFS+. Bolzano Superinox seem like a good match with the Fatip Piccolo Mk1. The Dead Sea is probably the best Razorock soap I've tried so far, I'm getting good results with it; has a pleasant lemon-herbal scent. Proraso white fit right in with that to finish things off.

I don't know of any Italian brands of witch hazel, so I used Dickinson's.
 
never-stop-learning

never-stop-learning

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Shave 20200407

Lascia scorrere i bei tempi. 🇮🇹
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Prep: Splashed water on face
Pre-shave: n/a
Brush: Zenith B16-24mm Boar, Aluminum Handle
Cream: Proraso Blue
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Razor: Fatip Lo Storto Originale
Blade: Bolzano (2)
Post-shave: Dickinson's Hydrating Skin Toner
Aftershave Balm: Proraso Blue
Cologne: G eàu Black Eau de Toilette Spray (Acqua Di Gio Profumo clone)

75% Italian 🇮🇹

WTG, ATG & XTG. Minor touch-up.

DFS++ (BBS except between my nose and my top lip) with no weepers, nicks, cuts or irritation. Absolutely wonderful shave!

First shave with the Lo Storto Originale. Awesome razor! Very similar to the Gentile, just better. Blade aligned properly the first try. Used a steep shaving angle. Smoooooooth shave. No tugging. Impressive.....most impressive!

Excellent combination of hardware and software. :)

YMMV
 
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Cal

Cal

60% All Italian SOTD

Brush: Shavemac 22/47 Silvertip 2-Band
Soap: Vitos 'Red'
Razor: Fatip Lo Storto Originale
Blade: Wizamet Iridium Super (5)
ASL: Proraso Red

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Another great shave (Lo Storto #5). :cornut:

Progress is slow but sure. Back to "normal," no ASL burn today. :biggrin:
Of course, I'm enjoying all the other hardware and software too. Only the best for me. :a2:
 
rudyt

rudyt

Apr 8: Mostly Italian Weck Wednesday

Lather: Cella "BIO" Crema di Barba
Brush: Omega S-10019 "S-Brush" (24/52mm)
Razor: Weck Sextoblade "Trade Sample Not For Sale"
Blade: Personna Hair Shaper [10]
Post: Witch Hazel w/added Vetiver EO
Balm: Proraso White Crema Liquida Dopobarba

The mid-week tradition of Weck Wednesday continues, with predicable results. Close, smooth and effortless removal of my 2-day stubble.

The Cella BIO really seems to like the Omega S-Brush - too bad I find the brush too springy.
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