SOTD: Saturday 4 November - Friday 10 November 2023

[Gian]

Tedalus..
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oh yes him ...........

 

[Gian]

Small passaround
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Wow! Good luck, we await your feed

 

[Twelvefret]

Repeat of the Gillette #77/new VDH cake/Mixed Midget brush/Aqua Velva

 

[Tyke121]

Sots
Yaqi Trifecta. 9
Lord platinum blade
Alpha/Knifemodders shipwreck brush
B and M Beaudelair soap and splash
Thayers witch hazel toner
Noxzema balm

 

[Masamune]

Another fantastic example of vintage design and creation in the Pall Mall Wilkinson Sword. This version takes a Standard GEM and the "Safety" roller is adjustable. It is an absolute privilege to use.
I set the roller just under halfway for an XTG pass then backed off the efficiency by setting the roller just forward of the halfway for a very comfortable ATG pass. I checked my technique with an Alum rub which gave no indication. A nice post shave routine has left me BBS and comfortable with a massive grin on my face.
Enjoy your day all.

Tony which version takes regular GEM blades? Always wanted to try this razor but never sure which one to get.

 

[Tonyschin]

Tony which version takes regular GEM blades? Always wanted to try this razor but never sure which one to get.

Hi Matt,
Look for a Pall Mall version, they usually have a black or white handle (I think). They have a thumb push button at the front under the roller which pushes the blade retainer back at the blade "spine".

Wilkinson Razor. Boxed set. About 1923 years. Pall Mall Razor | eBay

I used to shave with similar razors. I will say that their shaving is very soft. Due to the fact that the blades are made of carbon steel and forged. Taking into account the correct use. Although it is in Russian, there are many interesting razor.

www.ebay.co.uk

This is one the photos are good. You can get them cheaper if you are prepared to wait a bit.

Wilkinson Razors Through the Ages - 1890-1952

Wilkinson Razors - "The Name on the World's Finest Blade" Wilkinson & Son entered the shaving market during the 1850’s when their records sh...

wilkinsonrazors.blogspot.com

 

[Masamune]

Thanks Tony - I see Wilkinson razors on ebay often.

 

[Tonyschin]

Thanks Tony - I see Wilkinson razors on ebay often.

There is a GEM blade hack for the 1930s Empire versions although it is a bit of a phaff. I added photos somewhere on here.


Hack photos

Hi Fellow Shavers

Welcome to TSR!

www.theshavingroom.co.uk

 

[CRISANTO]

Friday, November, 10, 2023.

Floïd oil pre shave. Saponificio Varesino 1945, Felce Aromatica, shaving soap & balm aftershave. Vie-Long 15094, synthetic hair, green resin lampshade. Friedr. Ditzer: “Ditzer Gold”, best english carbon steel, 5/8, made in Solingen. Esencia de Loewe, EdT.

 

[LeeMaz]

SOTD: 09/11/2023

Razor: Stando Rod
Blade: Kai Titan Mild Pink , 10th use
Brush: Highlander “Azzuri” Custom Brush Boti 4th Gen Pink 3 Color Synthetic Knot
Bowl: HC&C Black Straight Wall Bowl
Preshave: Bart’s Balms Lochnagar Oil
Soap: Hampshire Wool Fat No. 3 Puck
Balm: Bart's Balm BEN KILBRECK Balm
Fragrance: Lattafa Philos Pura EdP

 

[Zipp]

Brush: AD Works "F-18"
Lather: Taylor of Old Bond Street "Royal Forest"
Razor: Cooper
Blade: Super Max "Platinum Plus"
Witch hazel: Thayers "Lavender"
Alum block: Osma
After shave: 1916 "Limón & Tonka"
Hydrating cream: Farm Stay "Peptide 9"

 

[LeeMaz]

SOTD: 10/11/2023

Razor: Stando Rod
Blade: Kai Titan Mild Pink , 11th use
Brush: Highlander 2023 TSR Limited Edition Yaqi Tuxedo Knot
Bowl: 3D Printed Bowl
Preshave: PAA Cube Unscented Soap
Soap: Løthur Tears Croap
Balm: Bart's Balm BEN KILBRECK Balm
Fragrance: Lacura Essence Of Italy Indigo EdP

 

[maxbirsa]

I love the Cella soap