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Jan. 25, 2023 Razor #1: Merkur 34C w/vintage Schick Super-Stainless blade - two passes Razor #2; 1957 Gillette Super Speed w/Super Iridium blade - one pass Pre-shave Cream: Cremo (light rinse) Soap: vintage Franklin Barbershop - tallow, of course Brush: TGN Finest Badger in a vintage Ever Ready 500 ...

Jan. 24, 2023

Razor: 1957 Gillette Super-Speed
Blade: Super Iridium (from 2008) #5.
Cream: Coates Sandalwood
Brush: TGN Finest Badger in a vintage Ever Ready 500 handle
P/S: Thayer's Witch Hazel & Lucky Tiger After Shave and Face Tonic
EdT: Versace Eros

Jan. 23, 2023

Razor: 1957 Gillette Super-Speed
Blade: Super Iridium (from 2008) #4.
Cream: Coates Sandalwood
Brush: Omega 620 Silvertip
P/S: Thayer's Witch Hazel & Lucky Tiger After Shave and Face Tonic
EdT: Art of Shaving Vetiver Citron Cologne Intense

Jan. 22, 2023

Razor: 1957 Gillette Super-Speed
Blade: Blade: Super Iridium (from 2008) #3.
Cream: Coates Sandalwood
Brush: Omega 620 Silvertip
P/S: Thayer's Witch Hazel & Lucky Tiger After Shave and Face Tonic
EdT: TABAC A/S

Chris,

Thanks for your brief "review." I'll give an update after I have tried them.

Regards,

Razor: 1957 Gillette Super-Speed
Blade: Blade: Super Iridium (from 2008) #2.
Cream: Coates Sandalwood
Brush: TGN Super-Badger in a vintage Ever-Ready handle
P/S: Thayer's Witch Hazel & Lucky Tiger After Shave and Face Tonic
EdT: TABAC A/S

Razor: 1957 Super-Speed
Blade: Super Iridium (from 2008) #1
Soap: Vintage Franklin Barber Shop - tallow based
Brush: Semogue 1250 boar
P/S: Thayer's Witch Hazel & Lucky Tiger After Shave and Face Tonic
EdT: Art of Shaving Vetiver Citron

1-17-2023
Razor: 1959 Super-Speed
Blade: Treet Classic Dura-Sharp Coated (Yellow wrapper) #2
Soap: Vintage Franklin Barber Shop - tallow based
Brush: Semogue 1250 boar
P/S: Thayer's Witch Hazel & Lucky Tiger After Shave and Face Tonic
EdT: VERSACE EROS

Ciao

Thursday...
Razor: 1940s gold Tech
Blade: Feather
Soap: Vintage Franklin Barber Shop - tallow based
Brush: TGN Super-Badger in a vintage Ever-Ready handle
P/S: Thayer's Witch Hazel & Lucky Tiger After Shave and Face Tonic
EdT: Aqua Velva Musk as cologne

Due to positive reviews here, I ordered Cyril Salter solid shaving soap today. And Cyril R Salter Shaving Cream Jar 165g (Sublime Citrus)

Razor: 1959 Super-Speed
Blade: Treet Classic Dura-Sharp Coated (Yellow wrapper) #1
Soap: Vintage Franklin Barber Shop - tallow based
Brush: TGN Super-Badger in a vintage Ever-Ready handle
P/S: Thayer's Witch Hazel & Lucky Tiger After Shave and Face Tonic
EdT: Aqua Velva Musk as cologne

Wednesday, Sept. 14
Razor: Merkur 34C
Blade: Vintage Schick Super Platinum - shave #1
Brush: Semogue 1250 boar
Soap: Vintage Barbershop by Franklin Toiletries (Great old tallow soap. The scent has been long gone.)
P/S: Thayer's Lavender Witch Hazel
EDT: Stetson Fresh A/S

Friday, September 9

Razor: 1946 Gillette Super-Speed
Blade: Vintage Schick Super Platinum - shave #3
Brush: Semogue 1250 boar
Soap: Goats milk (homemade by a fellow from SC. He had a booth at a shrimp festival in Fernandina, FL)
P/S: Thayer's Lavender Witch Hazel
EDT: TABAC A/S

Wednesday, Sept. 7 Razor: 1946 Gillette Super-Speed Blade: Vintage Schick Super Platinum - shave #2 Brush: Semogue 1250 boar Soap: Goats milk (homemade by a fellow from SC. He was at a shrimp festival in Fernandina, FL) P/S: Thayer's Lavender Witch Hazel & Lucky Tiger Face Tonic EDT: Stetson Fre...

I'm right behind you, Roger - I joined in December 2007 while laid up with a broken ankle. Like you, I've learning a lot and enjoyed many new acquaintances. The tribal knowledge of some of our long standing members (many of whom, sadly, have not checked in for many years) is incredible. I am guilty...

09/02/22 Razor: Merkur 34C Blade: Vintage Schick Super Platinum - shave #12+ (lost count).... still sharp! Brush: Vintage Ever-Ready with Golden Nib Finest Super 2 Band Badger knot Soap: Tallow Barber Shop by Franklin Toiletries P/S: Thayer's Lavender Witch Hazel & Lucky Tiger Face Tonic EDT: Er...

CMur12 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 31, 2022 9:08 pm Congratulations on your fifteen years, Roger!

Yes, I now too have a veritable hoard of shaving equipment and expendables. Way more than I will exhaust during my remaining years.

- Murray

Thanks!

I joined SMF on August 24, 2007. Fifteen years ago. I have learned a lot, and seen a good number of members come and go, but am still here. I just want to say thanks to all who contribute for us to have a better shaving experience! I am so stocked up on supplies, I seriously doubt that I should ever...

Razor: Merkur 34 C
Blade: Vintage Schick Super Platinum - shave # 10 or 12 (lost count).... still sharp!
Brush: Vintage Ever-Ready with Golden Nib Finest Super 2 Band Badger knot
Soap: Tallow TABAC stick
P/S: Thayer's Lavender Witch Hazel & Lucky Tiger Face Tonic
EDT: TABAC A/S

Bought a NIB puck of TABAC from "fisherc".
It was very good to deal with him.