SOTD : Saturday 4th September - Friday 10th September 2021.

[RussellR5555]

Saturday Shave

Preshave: Argan Oil Soap
Soap: Tabac New Formula
Brush: 26mm TDR Synbad
Razor: Hitachi 1/2 Hollow 6/8
Splash: Floid The Original
Balm: L'Occitane Original
EDT: Havana

 

[p.b]

Razor: Carbon Shaving Co. Cx-316L .68
Blade: Personna Platinum Chrome
Brush: Prometheus Handcrafts / AP Shave Co SilkSmoke
Pre: King C. Gillette Beard & Face Wash
Lather: House Of Mammoth Hygge
Post: ClarinsMen Gel Energisant
Fragrance: Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme



(Sorry initially posted in the wrong thread)

Slightly over hydrated the Mammoth at first so started over from scratch, second time whipped to a bubble-less, yogurt consistency
but didn't make enough for a 3rd pass!
The Personna blade while I like them just didn't suit me in the Carbon this morning, got a little chatter on the top lip either side going ATG.
I'll not use one in this razor again & I should have gone with a GSB.
Anyway, not a sterling performance today in the shave & the soap was above average but it didn't blow me away with super slickness but that's probably down to me.
It's definitely a keeper & I need to work on that lather.
Scent strength when lathered is 3/5.
The end result BBS minus.

Have a great shave folks!​

I find it easy to over-water the Mammoth soap I have. Keep it a bit thick and it’s excellent.

 

[p.b]

Wow- this Grön Lycka soap is outstanding, so slick and animal friendly too.

The scent is fresh and fruity but not sweet and is beautifully complimented by the Lemon Sherbert smell of the Myrsol.

 

[LeeMaz]

Prep: Shower with Baxter’s of California face scrub and PAA cube menthol.

Pre: PAA cube menthol.

Soap: Hampshire Shaving Soap No. 1.

Brush: ZENITH unbleached bristle chrome handle 2000 C XSE.

Razor: Futur Clone.

Blade: Rapira

Post: Alum Bart’s aftershave balm.

Another lovely weekend shave after being back at work this week. The original Hampshire lathered better, (or rather I did) than ever before with the Zenith boar brush creamy and voluminous which I don’t normally get from it. It was a great start to the weekend and the super post shave feel on this soap paired with the Bart’s has really made my face feel great!
Have a good weekend.

 

[Tonyschin]

04/09/21
SEptember
A Vintage Birthday shave for a Vintage Chin
Pre - Shower
Brush - Vintage Butterscotch Culmak Plus 1950
Soap - Vintage GIBBS 1950's
Razor - GEM MicroMatic Open Comb
Blade - GEM PTFE S/S (8)
Post - Cold water Rinse, TC's infused Witch Hazel
Balm - Barts Balm Lime Balm and Lotion
A/S - Vintage Ferd. Mülhens Vintage 4711 EDC

And very nice it was too.
Its always hard to choose one of the special razors i have, i am really glad the MM got an outing today, sublime, close and comfortable.
Finishing off with the Barts Balm Lime lotion and balm then a good splash of Vintage 4711, it seems this 4711 has a bit more Alcohol in it than the present version.
All good.
Stay safe and enjoy your day all.

 

[TexStubble]

Semogue 1800 boar
Mike's Natural Soaps - Barbershop
Gillette Red Tip
Personna Red (7)
Lustray Coachman

 

[Jfett]

Razor - Rockwell 6s.
Blade - Dorco prime.
Brush - Razorock F400 Red.
Bowl - executive shaving - Stef Baxter large.
Soap - Stirling - autumn glory.
Skincare - aloe assortment.
Aftershave - too match.
Sincerest respects as always gentleman. J.

 

[Bruce]

Saturday, 04 September

PreShave: Warm to hot water—from the tap
Cream: GFT Eucris
Brush: Kent BK8
Bowl: My recycled T&H cream bowl
Razor: Merkur 39C
Blade Astra sp (1)
Post Shave: Alum

Fragrance: Eucrus

A fine, three-pass shave with my usual Saturday setup, this week with an Astra. Have a good start to the weekend folks.

 

[clint64]

Septemper 4, 2021
OneBlade Genesis LE
GEM PTFE with spine removed
Simpson CH2 Synthetic
Stirling Citron Glacial
Shave Soap & Aftershave

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[N0ggie]

I find it easy to over-water the Mammoth soap I have. Keep it a bit thick and it’s excellent.

Cheers Paul, initially it was dry so that's when I over hydrated it then all was lost. Second time although it was yogurt like but it wasn't peaking as I like so I do know it was my fault.
On reflection I even think I over hydrated on the second lather so you saying that you find it easy to over water it I will have to take extra attention next time. I am happy with the soap, the scent is great and even though I mentioned I wasn't blown away I know it has potential & I realise the error of my ways.
I think the fact also that I wasn't entirely happy with the blade today also took the shine off todays shave. It's just how it goes sometimes I guess.
Thanks for replying

 

[Twelvefret]

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Stirling Hyper Aggressive
Gillette/Wilkinson Saloon Pack
Zenith boar
The Sudsy Soapery 'Rain'
Meissner Pure lotion
A&E unscented serum

That was scary.

Nice amount of blade gap!!

 

[Electrif]

04/09/21
SEptember
A Vintage Birthday shave for a Vintage Chin
Pre - Shower
Brush - Vintage Butterscotch Culmak Plus 1950
Soap - Vintage GIBBS 1950's
Razor - GEM MicroMatic Open Comb
Blade - GEM PTFE S/S (8)
Post - Cold water Rinse, TC's infused Witch Hazel
Balm - Barts Balm Lime Balm and Lotion
A/S - Vintage Ferd. Mülhens Vintage 4711 EDC
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And very nice it was too.
Its always hard to choose one of the special razors i have, i am really glad the MM got an outing today, sublime, close and comfortable.
Finishing off with the Barts Balm Lime lotion and balm then a good splash of Vintage 4711, it seems this 4711 has a bit more Alcohol in it than the present version.
All good.
Stay safe and enjoy your day all.

Happy Birthday Tony, an excellent way to celebrate

 

[novitskii6852]

04/09/21
SEptember
A Vintage Birthday shave for a Vintage Chin
Pre - Shower
Brush - Vintage Butterscotch Culmak Plus 1950
Soap - Vintage GIBBS 1950's
Razor - GEM MicroMatic Open Comb
Blade - GEM PTFE S/S (8)
Post - Cold water Rinse, TC's infused Witch Hazel
Balm - Barts Balm Lime Balm and Lotion
A/S - Vintage Ferd. Mülhens Vintage 4711 EDC
View attachment 99726
And very nice it was too.
Its always hard to choose one of the special razors i have, i am really glad the MM got an outing today, sublime, close and comfortable.
Finishing off with the Barts Balm Lime lotion and balm then a good splash of Vintage 4711, it seems this 4711 has a bit more Alcohol in it than the present version.
All good.
Stay safe and enjoy your day all.

Happy birthday !

 

[Optometrist]

04/09/21
SEptember
A Vintage Birthday shave for a Vintage Chin
Pre - Shower
Brush - Vintage Butterscotch Culmak Plus 1950
Soap - Vintage GIBBS 1950's
Razor - GEM MicroMatic Open Comb
Blade - GEM PTFE S/S (8)
Post - Cold water Rinse, TC's infused Witch Hazel
Balm - Barts Balm Lime Balm and Lotion
A/S - Vintage Ferd. Mülhens Vintage 4711 EDC
View attachment 99726
And very nice it was too.
Its always hard to choose one of the special razors i have, i am really glad the MM got an outing today, sublime, close and comfortable.
Finishing off with the Barts Balm Lime lotion and balm then a good splash of Vintage 4711, it seems this 4711 has a bit more Alcohol in it than the present version.
All good.
Stay safe and enjoy your day all.

Happy Birthday, Tony.

 

[Brianh]

04/09/21
SEptember
A Vintage Birthday shave for a Vintage Chin
Pre - Shower
Brush - Vintage Butterscotch Culmak Plus 1950
Soap - Vintage GIBBS 1950's
Razor - GEM MicroMatic Open Comb
Blade - GEM PTFE S/S (8)
Post - Cold water Rinse, TC's infused Witch Hazel
Balm - Barts Balm Lime Balm and Lotion
A/S - Vintage Ferd. Mülhens Vintage 4711 EDC
View attachment 99726
And very nice it was too.
Its always hard to choose one of the special razors i have, i am really glad the MM got an outing today, sublime, close and comfortable.
Finishing off with the Barts Balm Lime lotion and balm then a good splash of Vintage 4711, it seems this 4711 has a bit more Alcohol in it than the present version.
All good.
Stay safe and enjoy your day all.

Happy Birthday Tony, have a great day