SOTD: Saturday 28 January - Friday 03 February 2023
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Jim Kleinkauf
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RAZOR: Gillette ’47 Milord
BLADE: Gillette Nacet
BRUSH: Oumo 13 Desert Ironwood & Sandalwood 26mm SILK/Manchuria
LATHER: OSP Old Gold Shaving Soap (Old Spice clone)
POST: B&M Reserve Spice Aftershave Splash (Old Spice clone)
p.b
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First use of the Stirling HD plate and
Only two passes as I didn't think my skin would like anymore than that and in most areas that has produced a glass smooth shave. However, several 'difficult' areas that need approaches from several directions still require tidying up. Next time I'll pay more attention to those areas from the first pass.
Also first use of the AP Shave Co. Titanium knot, 26mm bulb. This is the one that's supposed to be the same fibre as Simpsons Platinum fibre. Frankly my first impression is a massive, massive disappointment.
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Ram57
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Sunday SOTD
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Razor: Schick Type F
Blade: Schick (D7)
Brush: Rubberset 49-5 W 28mm Zenith Boar
Bowl: Symmetrical Sheet Metal
Pre-Shave Scrub: SheaMoisture African Black Soap
Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Unscented
Shave Soap: Neumann 1907
Balm: Saponificio Varesino Puro Burro di Karitè
Aftershave: Neumann 1907
Palmolive-Fox
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SOTD: 29th January 2023.
Shaving recipe for today.
Prep: Warm shower:/ Asda Tingly Mint & Tea Tree Shower Gel.
Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Pears Original Transparent Bar Soap.
Brush: Yaqi 26mm Rainbow Brown Synthetic. (Faux Horse)
Bowl Lather.
Bowl : Home Bargains Stainless Steel Side Bowl.
Lather: Erasmic Shaving Soap Bowl.
Blade: RK Stainless. (D2)
Razor: parker 22r.
Post:
Cold water Face Wash with brush squeezing's, Cold Water Face Rinse. /Homemade (~Autumn/Winter mix~) peppermint lavender, eucalyptus, + Tea Tree essential Oils Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./Gillette Blue ASL./Nivea Men Fresh Moisturising Gel.
Greetings,
A relaxing Sunday morning shave.
A very in-expensive eclectic shave set up where everything paired together wonderfully.
The RK Stainless felt super smooth & efficient on it's second outing....I may have mentioned before i find that some DE blades especially stainless & teflon coated ones start showing their true potential after a few shaves... This seems to be the case with the RK Stainless.
A enjoyable 2 pass + pick ups comfortable shave with no errors to report....Finishing the shave off with a few small dollops of Nivea Men Fresh Moisturising Gel.
My face is feeling smooth & smelling divine.
Stay Safe, and enjoy your Sunday Ladies & Gentlemen.
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koenfucius
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Fasan blue
Wizamet Super Iridium
Zenith Horse Hair extra soft
Barrister and Mann Oceana
Nivea sensitive balm
Wizamet Super Iridium
Zenith Horse Hair extra soft
Barrister and Mann Oceana
Nivea sensitive balm
Str8_Shaver
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28 January, 2023
Prep: Hot towel
Razor: Rockwell 6S – #3
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum (Black Ninja).
Brush: Brad Sears Archduke 26/50 2-Band Manchurian
Soap: Los Jabones De Joserra: Good Company
Post: CeraVe moisturising lotion..
Fragrance: Zaharoff Signature LEATHER TABAC
an extremely enjoyable shave, as expected..
Prep: Hot towel
Razor: Rockwell 6S – #3
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum (Black Ninja).
Brush: Brad Sears Archduke 26/50 2-Band Manchurian
Soap: Los Jabones De Joserra: Good Company
Post: CeraVe moisturising lotion..
Fragrance: Zaharoff Signature LEATHER TABAC
an extremely enjoyable shave, as expected..
Tonyschin
Pogonotomist
29/01/23
Comparison Shave #1
Pre - Sainsbury's Luxury Soap, Bergamot & Nectarine
Brush - Erasmic Gelousy Bulb 20mm
Soap - OSP Spirits
Razor - Tatara Masamune / Ikon Bulldog Handle - Lambda Athena
Blade - Personna Med Prep in each
Post - Cold water Rinse
Balm - Proraso Red
A/S - Pashana Original
Today a comparison shave with the Tatara Masamune and Athena. I used the Athena on the left and the Masamune on the right - both fitted with a Med prep.
The Little Hybrid brush whipped up a very nice lather, this knot is so soft on the face and i am glad i found a home for it in the cheapo Erasmic handle.
So, Once lathered i completed the WTG pass on the left with the Athena, this razor is just so comfortable to use, with the blade held firmly there is no chatter and it just glides over the skin taking the stubble away with ease.
Moving on to the Tatara, again a lovely smooth pass, to me, very similar in feel and stubble reduction. No issue at all on first pass.
I rinsed and checked the results and there is a slight difference to the Tatara side when rubbing ATG, there seems to be the slightest feeling of rougher stubble left.
I then completed my ATG pass with each razor, again both feeling similar and both working very well.
My face is now as smooth as silk, with some areas around the Whirlpools and high cheek that could do with a bit attention.
As the Brush held enough of the good stuff for a full pass i decided to go for a full XTG pass as both razors are very comfortable to use and i did not feel i would derma-plane too deeply.
Job done and no negative issues to report.
The Finish - Excellent, a very close comfortable BBS all round.
A nice post shave to finish and no indication from the splash.
For me, the Athena, wins this one. Although they both shave about the same, for me, the user experience of the Athena is just that bit more luxurious.
Its those little touches.
Next Opponent the Karve SS with the C plate, another firm favourite from which i get similar results.
Stay safe and enjoy your day all.
Comparison Shave #1
Pre - Sainsbury's Luxury Soap, Bergamot & Nectarine
Brush - Erasmic Gelousy Bulb 20mm
Soap - OSP Spirits
Razor - Tatara Masamune / Ikon Bulldog Handle - Lambda Athena
Blade - Personna Med Prep in each
Post - Cold water Rinse
Balm - Proraso Red
A/S - Pashana Original
Today a comparison shave with the Tatara Masamune and Athena. I used the Athena on the left and the Masamune on the right - both fitted with a Med prep.
The Little Hybrid brush whipped up a very nice lather, this knot is so soft on the face and i am glad i found a home for it in the cheapo Erasmic handle.
So, Once lathered i completed the WTG pass on the left with the Athena, this razor is just so comfortable to use, with the blade held firmly there is no chatter and it just glides over the skin taking the stubble away with ease.
Moving on to the Tatara, again a lovely smooth pass, to me, very similar in feel and stubble reduction. No issue at all on first pass.
I rinsed and checked the results and there is a slight difference to the Tatara side when rubbing ATG, there seems to be the slightest feeling of rougher stubble left.
I then completed my ATG pass with each razor, again both feeling similar and both working very well.
My face is now as smooth as silk, with some areas around the Whirlpools and high cheek that could do with a bit attention.
As the Brush held enough of the good stuff for a full pass i decided to go for a full XTG pass as both razors are very comfortable to use and i did not feel i would derma-plane too deeply.
Job done and no negative issues to report.
The Finish - Excellent, a very close comfortable BBS all round.
A nice post shave to finish and no indication from the splash.
For me, the Athena, wins this one. Although they both shave about the same, for me, the user experience of the Athena is just that bit more luxurious.
Its those little touches.
Next Opponent the Karve SS with the C plate, another firm favourite from which i get similar results.
Stay safe and enjoy your day all.
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