SOTD Saturday 7th July - Friday 13th July 2018
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Str8_Shaver
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Monday.
Prep: Hot towel
Pre shave: Prep
Razor: Weber ARC
Blade: Wilkinson Sword
Brush: 'The Archduke' (Brad Sears Archduke 26/50 2-Band Manchurian)
Soap: Noble Otter: Flying Hide
Post: Cold water rinse / Witch Hazel / Wholly Kaw: Cuero Oscuro Aftershave Toner
that was a really good shave... not the smoothest of blades, but it certainly did the job... and as for Noble Otter, they've improved the formula? really? now, that is something that I'm really looking forward to!
Thursday.
Prep: Hot towel
Pre shave: Prep
Razor: Merkur 34C HD
Blade: Polsilver Super Iridium
Brush: 'The Archduke' (Brad Sears Archduke 26/50 2-Band Manchurian)
Soap: Noble Otter: Lonestar
Post: Cold water rinse / Witch Hazel / Chatillon Lux: Bon Vivant Post Shave Toner
having found the original Noble Otter base to be superb, this new base does not disappoint.. I feel that the lather isn't as heavy.. more meringue like, I guess... slickness, and protection, I cannot fault... in fact, with the 34C HD/Super Iridium combo, a truly enjoyable, BBS shave was had.. post shave feel is fantastic, and I really didn't need to add anything else. Yep, even though I had no issues with the previous base, this new formula is a hit!!.. onwards and upwards!
Saturday.
Prep: Hot towel
Pre shave: Prep
Razor: ‘The Rock’ (Rockwell 6S – #3)
Blade: Gillette Bleue Extra
Brush: 'The Duke' (Duke 3 Best)
Soap: Shannon’s Soaps ‘Forest City Fern’
Post: Cold water rinse / Witch Hazel / Chatillon Lux Santal Auster Post-Shave Salve
Fragrance: PG 02 Cozé
WOW WOW WOW.. now that's what I'm talking 'bout! ‘The Rock’/Gillette Bleue Extra gives a sublime shave, and is one of my fave combos, and ‘Forest City Fern’ is quite simply impeccable, with a super wet, super slick lather... definitely one of my top performers... finishing off this outstanding shave is Santal Auster Post-Shave Salve, and PG 02 Cozé ... what a superb start to my weekend..
Prep: Hot towel
Pre shave: Prep
Razor: Weber ARC
Blade: Wilkinson Sword
Brush: 'The Archduke' (Brad Sears Archduke 26/50 2-Band Manchurian)
Soap: Noble Otter: Flying Hide
Post: Cold water rinse / Witch Hazel / Wholly Kaw: Cuero Oscuro Aftershave Toner
that was a really good shave... not the smoothest of blades, but it certainly did the job... and as for Noble Otter, they've improved the formula? really? now, that is something that I'm really looking forward to!
Thursday.
Prep: Hot towel
Pre shave: Prep
Razor: Merkur 34C HD
Blade: Polsilver Super Iridium
Brush: 'The Archduke' (Brad Sears Archduke 26/50 2-Band Manchurian)
Soap: Noble Otter: Lonestar
Post: Cold water rinse / Witch Hazel / Chatillon Lux: Bon Vivant Post Shave Toner
having found the original Noble Otter base to be superb, this new base does not disappoint.. I feel that the lather isn't as heavy.. more meringue like, I guess... slickness, and protection, I cannot fault... in fact, with the 34C HD/Super Iridium combo, a truly enjoyable, BBS shave was had.. post shave feel is fantastic, and I really didn't need to add anything else. Yep, even though I had no issues with the previous base, this new formula is a hit!!.. onwards and upwards!
Saturday.
Prep: Hot towel
Pre shave: Prep
Razor: ‘The Rock’ (Rockwell 6S – #3)
Blade: Gillette Bleue Extra
Brush: 'The Duke' (Duke 3 Best)
Soap: Shannon’s Soaps ‘Forest City Fern’
Post: Cold water rinse / Witch Hazel / Chatillon Lux Santal Auster Post-Shave Salve
Fragrance: PG 02 Cozé
WOW WOW WOW.. now that's what I'm talking 'bout! ‘The Rock’/Gillette Bleue Extra gives a sublime shave, and is one of my fave combos, and ‘Forest City Fern’ is quite simply impeccable, with a super wet, super slick lather... definitely one of my top performers... finishing off this outstanding shave is Santal Auster Post-Shave Salve, and PG 02 Cozé ... what a superb start to my weekend..
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Saturday 7th July
Pears Glycerine Soap
Proraso Green Tea and Oatmeal Preshave Cream
Stirling Texas on Fire Soap
Moka Express Mew Brown Synthetic Brush
Baili 'Tech' with a Bic Platinum Chrome Blade
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Stirling Texas on Fire Post-Shave Lotion
I love the scent of this soap and today was the first use of the Post shave lotion.......absolutely beautiful.
3 passes for a very satisfying BBS shave.
After a day at Monmouth Show....with what I had considered to be adequate sun protection......I now smell like Texas on Fire and feel as if I am Texas on Fire
Pears Glycerine Soap
Proraso Green Tea and Oatmeal Preshave Cream
Stirling Texas on Fire Soap
Moka Express Mew Brown Synthetic Brush
Baili 'Tech' with a Bic Platinum Chrome Blade
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Stirling Texas on Fire Post-Shave Lotion
I love the scent of this soap and today was the first use of the Post shave lotion.......absolutely beautiful.
3 passes for a very satisfying BBS shave.
After a day at Monmouth Show....with what I had considered to be adequate sun protection......I now smell like Texas on Fire and feel as if I am Texas on Fire
SeanC
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Pre: Sainsburys Tea Tree Cleansing Bar
Razor: Schick Krona
Blade: Treet Dura-Sharp (Carbon Steel) (1)
Soap: Soapy Science Hanalei
Brush: YaQi Tuxedo 24mm Synthetic
Post: Brut Sport Style ASL (paired with Nautica Voyage)
Nice relaxed shave just before the England game kicked off. DFS in 2 passes, so well happy. Soapy Science really ticks all the boxes for me. Ease of lathering, cushion, glide, scent and post shave are all spot on.
Razor: Schick Krona
Blade: Treet Dura-Sharp (Carbon Steel) (1)
Soap: Soapy Science Hanalei
Brush: YaQi Tuxedo 24mm Synthetic
Post: Brut Sport Style ASL (paired with Nautica Voyage)
Nice relaxed shave just before the England game kicked off. DFS in 2 passes, so well happy. Soapy Science really ticks all the boxes for me. Ease of lathering, cushion, glide, scent and post shave are all spot on.
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How did you enjoy Proraso red? I found it slicker than the green one with absolutely perfect scent!I finally started unpacking the rest of my straights. It was like Christmas [emoji3]
I honed a few up and had a nice afternoon shave.
SOTD
Proraso Red Soap
B-400 Brush by Tom
Craftsman Razor
Fine Santal Absolut After Shave
Have a great day!
Ram57
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Sundays SOTD
Razor: Jurgen Hempel Jarwin
Blade: Gillette Spoiler (D7)
Brush: Turtleship Machine 073 24mmm
Bowl: Symmetrical Sheet Metal
Pre-Shave Scrub: MRGO Lime
Pre-Shave Oil: Homemade Bay Rum w Lime
Shave Soap: Turtleship Shave Bay Rum
Post: Stirling's Bay Rum Butter
Aftershave: Extro Bay Rum Artigianale
Str8Mug
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Karve CB “D” & Derby Premium #1
Yaqi 30mm Tuxedo
DG/CL Yuzu/Rose/Patchouli
Humphreys Alcoholado Maravilla
M&R Rose Water
CL Yuzu/Rose/Patchouli A/S splash
A really good first shave with the Karve. I acquired this one through the B/S/T on one of the forums as I am still waiting for the one that I ordered a little over a month ago. When this became available, I jumped at the chance in getting it. Feels good in the hands and is nicely balanced. Fit and finish is excellent from top to bottom and the blade fits precisely with zero play or movement. More shaves needed to get a good feel for it but, the first shave was a positive result. Have a great evening and great shaves Gents....
SpeedyPC
The Dark Lord of Wet Shaving
Date: 08 July 2018
Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush:- RazoRock Plissoft Synth. 24/57mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Declaration Grooming ~ Bandwagon
Razor/Blade:- Merkur 38C / Rapira Super Stainless #2
Post-shave:- Thayers Witch Hazel & Tea Tree Oil / Lucky Tiger Aftershave & Face Tonic / Lucky Tiger Face Moisturizer
Fragrance:- N/A
I'm really impressed with Declaration Grooming shaving soaps because is way above Wholly Kaw lather and slickness performance, however, the post shave feel is still below the Wholly Kaw performance. I'm glad to have all 13 Declaration Grooming shaving soaps in my den, I'm looking forward to getting some more DG from the Stray Whisker very soon until the next new scent is available on the market.
Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush:- RazoRock Plissoft Synth. 24/57mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Declaration Grooming ~ Bandwagon
Razor/Blade:- Merkur 38C / Rapira Super Stainless #2
Post-shave:- Thayers Witch Hazel & Tea Tree Oil / Lucky Tiger Aftershave & Face Tonic / Lucky Tiger Face Moisturizer
Fragrance:- N/A
I'm really impressed with Declaration Grooming shaving soaps because is way above Wholly Kaw lather and slickness performance, however, the post shave feel is still below the Wholly Kaw performance. I'm glad to have all 13 Declaration Grooming shaving soaps in my den, I'm looking forward to getting some more DG from the Stray Whisker very soon until the next new scent is available on the market.
Mrchick
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I haven't noticed a difference in performance. Like you, I prefer the scent over the green. Good stuff.
