SOTD Saturday 30 May - Friday 5 June 2026

[ankerbart]

Razor: Mühle Rasurkultur Rocca Razor, Stainless Steel / Birch Bark, Item No. R 95

Blade: Mühle Rasurkultur Stainless Steel Razor Blades, #1, Item No. K 1

Shaving Brush: Mühle Rasurkultur “Sophist”, Porcelain, White, Silbertip Badger Hair (ø 23mm), Non-Screw-On, Item No. R 93 P 84

Shaving soap / shaving cream: Mühle Rasurkultur Shavecare Sea Buckthorn Shaving Soap in Mühle Rasurkultur Porcelain Shaving Bowl, white, Item No. RN 2 SD

After-shave lotion / splash: Nivea Men Protect & Care 2-in-1 After-Shave

After-shave balm: Balea MEN After-Shave Balm Ultra Sensitive

Booster: Ethos Grooming Essentials Skin Care Collection Derma Boost Rejuvenating Elixir

Eau de Toilette: Yildiz Esans Deposu, a fragrance similar to Acqua di Giò pour Homme by Giorgio Armani

 

[Twelvefret]

Wednesday 3rd June ...

First use of a Tech today in June in my least favourite - the ball end. Despite being knackered and not really up for a shave, I went ahead and enjoyed it regardless thanks to the gear. The brush was first rate as was the soap I paired it with. These two are a fairly formidable pairing to say the least. The Tech did very well also paired with an RK Pro Edge Platinum #1. A new blade for me which really surprised me and gave a shave as good as the Nacet I've been using this week.

Carried on with right hand and right cheek with the shavette. The blade was a Shark #3. Explored a bit further and learnt about the pointy ends on the edge of the blade today. A new lesson

Enjoy your day...

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Might not be your thing, but for some reason when I began to use a straight razor, shavette or self honed, I used both hands. I also borrowed the idea of using a damp sponge to wipe the blade between strokes. Congratulations on your shave today.

 

[Mark12]

Might not be your thing, but for some reason when I began to use a straight razor, shavette or self honed, I used both hands. I also borrowed the idea of using a damp sponge to wipe the blade between strokes. Congratulations on your shave today.

Thanks for the tips. Am hoping to move to the left hand when I swap to the other cheek but am just going nice and slow for now with right hand right cheek. Decided to explore under the nose today which brought the new learning . It’s going to be a long journey- I’m in no rush - and I’ll take my time. Can I ask why the wet sponge? For glide?

Cheers for the pointers
Mark

 

[murphy5542]

Wednesdays shave
MDC Magellan
Chisel & Hound Fanchurian V16
Personna PC
Carbon Shaving cx-cu
L’Oreal asb
Chanel Platinum Egoiste

 

[Lockback]

Preshave: Hot shower
Soap/Shave cream: Proraso Red
Brush: Jequil & Corenveo 24mm
Razor: Feather Popular
Blade: Personna Med Prep (1)
Post shave: Clubman Pinaud Reserve Whiskey Woods

 

[TexStubble]

Omega 11574 boar
Lisa's Natural Creations Fougere
Pre-war Tech
Tatra Platinum (4)
Avon Deep Woods
Cerruti 1881 EdT

 

[Tonyschin]

03/06/26
Pre - Droyt's Classic Glycerose Soap
Brush - Simpson Duke 3 Best Badger
Soap - Stirling Soap co. Lime
Razor - Feather WS-D2
Blade - Wizamet Super Iridium (P&G 2012)
Post - Cold water Rinse
Balm - Tonyschin's Lemon - Lime - Grapefruit E45 / Argan oil Balm
A/S - Signature Soap Wicstun

Enjoy your day all.

 

[Twelvefret]

Thanks for the tips. Am hoping to move to the left hand when I swap to the other cheek but am just going nice and slow for now with right hand right cheek. Decided to explore under the nose today which brought the new learning . It’s going to be a long journey- I’m in no rush - and I’ll take my time. Can I ask why the wet sponge? For glide?

Cheers for the pointers
Mark

Should have said damp sponge, but I don’t like getting the blade too wet as in when you use running water or dipping into water.

When I shave just below the bottom lip I use both hands.

 

[TomG]

Prep: NOS Country Life Australia tallow/lanolin/glycerin soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: Wiborg Jewel White Badger
Soap: Vintage Cussons Imperial Leather
Razor: Blackland Vector
Blade: Schick Proline P-30 (3)
Post: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel, Vintage Hermès Equipage After Shave Lotion
Scent: Hermès Terre d'Hermès EdT

 

[Johnny Bravo]

3 June 2026
Overall Rating: ★★★★☆ (Great Shave)
Smoothness: ★★★★☆ (Very Smooth)
Irritation: ★☆☆☆☆ (Zero Burn)

Time of Day: Morning
Blade Uses: 1
Passes: 2

Razor: Gillette Tech with Candy Cane Handle
Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium
Soap: Martin De Candre Fougere
Brush: Highlander Blue G5C fan
Pre-Shave: Mr Myrsol Emulsion
Aftershave: Obsession Dupe.

Notes: Not all Techs are the same, this version has more blade feel than my brass Ball handle Tech.
This was the first Tech I brought so will always remain a favourite.

 

[brit]

Wednesday
#44
Simpson
Eton College

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[motto]

SOTD 20260603
Prep: Cella Gel pre barba
Bowl: Regale Shaving
Brush: Wald Shaving Nimbus J4
Soap: TOBS: Eton College Collection
Razor: Ascender Skyline R1 TI
Blade: London Bridge
Post: Alum Rub
AS: TOBS Eton College Colletion

Best Regards
Marco

 

[purerockfury]

Wednesday June Third's Shave Of The Day was good...

PreShave: Warm Shower with Stirling's Arance Mandarini
Lather Gear: Omega Pura Setola whipped up VITOS Red in Captain's Choice Copper Aquamarine
Razors&Blades: Shavette loaded with Shark Saloon .5 buffing WTG cheeks & neck... 1959 Gillette #195 Fatboy loaded with Wilkinson Sword 1.5 buffings WTG(5) AXTG(5)
AfterShave Gear: Omega Alum Stick then Nivea Men Protective Lotion

only trouble is we still feel the shave happened... we're smoof...

side-note: beautiful day and wanted to try making a fancy shave gear photo... while doing it this young dude came by and said high...

Have a Good Hump Day and Good SOTDs ATGSers...

 

[Mark12]

Wednesday June Third's Shave Of The Day was good...

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PreShave: Warm Shower with Stirling's Arance Mandarini
Lather Gear: Omega Pura Setola whipped up VITOS Red in Captain's Choice Copper Aquamarine
Razors&Blades: Shavette loaded with Shark Saloon .5 buffing WTG cheeks & neck... 1959 Gillette #195 Fatboy loaded with Wilkinson Sword 1.5 buffings WTG(5) AXTG(5)
AfterShave Gear: Omega Alum Stick then Nivea Men Protective Lotion

only trouble is we still feel the shave happened... we're smoof...

side-note: beautiful day and wanted to try making a fancy shave gear photo... while doing it this young dude came by and said high...

Have a Good Hump Day and Good SOTDs ATGSers...

That's amazing! Can't believe how close he came!

Glad the brush is getting a run out!

 

[TobyC]