SOTD - March 19 thru March 25

rustyblade · Post by **rustyblade** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 3:44 pm

Nitrox wrote: Richard, do you think we can get Gordon to spring for a BK4?

No, Gordon has remarkable self control. It impresses me, actually.

bernards66 · Post by **bernards66** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 4:56 pm

Bruno, Nope, nope....not me....Chris Fisher talked me out of it....sort of, for the time being....ummm.... . Anyway, weird, about those Swedish Gillettes. To me, they're the smoothest cutting blades I've used in many years. Only the Tescos are even close. How many of them have you tried? I suppose a 'bum' blade is possible with any brand, although I've yet to get one, myself. If you really decide you don't like them, send me a PM and I'll trade you any other blades I have for them.
Regards,
Gordon

Nitrox · Post by **Nitrox** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 5:09 pm

bernards66 wrote:Bruno, Nope, nope....not me....Chris Fisher talked me out of it....sort of, for the time being....ummm.... . Anyway, weird, about those Swedish Gillettes. To me, they're the smoothest cutting blades I've used in many years. Only the Tescos are even close. How many of them have you tried? I suppose a 'bum' blade is possible with any brand, although I've yet to get one, myself. If you really decide you don't like them, send me a PM and I'll trade you any other blades I have for them.
Regards,
Gordon

I'm also impressed by your self control Gordon, I usually break down after much hesitation.

I have about 18 more of those Swedish blades, I bought 4 packs of 5 and I'm on my second one now. It's just as rough as the first.
I have a few Tescos that Kirk sent me and I can't believe how great they are. I'm going on my 6th shave I think on the same blade and it has produced no nicks, cuts and almost no irritation.
I will try the Swedish in my Futur, my best razor; if it's nasty in there, then it has to be the blades.
I wish I could get a hold of a nice batch of Tescos though. Very impressive blade, similar to the Israeli blade but better in my opinion.

bernards66 · Post by **bernards66** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 5:45 pm

Bruno, Well, we know this blade business is very personal, and I only use Gillette razors, if that's a factor. But, in any case, if it doesn't work out, please PM me, as I have some blades that I know that you like, so a trade should be doable. You are sure these are the 'Swedes' right?...and not some other of those European Gillettes? Jeez!..I hope they haven't crapped those things up.
Regards,
Gordon

Nitrox · Post by **Nitrox** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 6:10 pm

I got them from The English Shaving Company, Gordon.
I will give them a few more tries and if they don't work out, I'll let you know.
Now that you mention it, they almost feel like those Russian Gillettes I got one time at Walmart. They were the most awful blade imaginable, making minced meat out of my face no matter which razor I used.

Brett G · Post by **Brett G** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 3:34 am

Wednesday,

Vulfix 2235
T&H West Indian Limes
Gillette Trac II
TGR A/S Balm
C-M #6 EdC

Real nice

DavidUK · Post by **DavidUK** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 3:36 am

Gold Merkur HD Razor
Derby Blade
B&B 2006 Finest Brush
Crabtree & Evelyn Sweet Almond Oil Shave Cream
Floris No.89 EdT

Trader Joe's B&B February Photo Prize - Mama Bears Waterford Crystal Bowl with Gucci Pour Homme Shave Soap

I received the prize yesterday and it looks and smells great. A big thanks to Sue/Mama Bear for the bowl and shipping all the way to England

Well I have never used a shaving soap before so it will be a new shaving experience fo me

What a way to begin...

SOTD Rating 9.25/10 ...C&E Almond Shaves are hard to beat...

David

Goosemeplease · Post by **Goosemeplease** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 3:39 am

David

Great photo!

Nitrox · Post by **Nitrox** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 4:56 am

Wednesday

Merkur Futur razor
Gillette Swedish blade
Simpson PJ 2 super brush
Coates Tea Tree shave cream
Thayers lavender witch hazel
Proraso AS

nteeman · Post by **nteeman** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 5:05 am

Wednesday:

Razor--Gillette Slim Adjustable (L1-1966)
Blade--Derby
Brush--Savile Row 241
Soap/Cream--Musgo Real
A/S--Musgo Real A/S Balsam

Mike R · Post by **Mike R** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 5:10 am

Wednesday

Brush: B&B Finest
Razor: Merkur Slant
Blade: English Wilkinson
Cream: Trumper's Almond
A/S: Proraso Pre/Post
Cologne:Tabac

Mike

timc · Post by **timc** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 5:35 am

Hump Day:

Vulfix 2233
Mitchell's Wool Fat shaving soap
'58 Super Speed
Derby blade (#1)
Thayer's Original witch hazel
St. Charles Shave Aged Leather ASM

Wow, that was almost too easy.

stanmog · Post by **stanmog** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 6:40 am

Wednesday:

Regards,
Stan

rustyblade · Post by **rustyblade** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 7:19 am

No irritation from Harris Lavender today. It's going to be a good day.

fallingwickets · Post by **fallingwickets** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 7:26 am

No irritation from Harris Lavender today

Not my cup of tea and is being demoted to the head stash. Dandy and rake my a**

Clive

reggiano · Post by **reggiano** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 7:31 am

Wednesday!

Rooney 3 Small Finest
54 Rocket HD w/Tesco
Yardley Shaving Soap
Thayer's Rose
TGR ASB
Creed GIT

First shave with the Tesco. I am a confirmed Swedish Gillette man, but these blades are pretty damn close. I am awaiting some English Wilkinsons to make the final comparison, but any combo of these blades should keep me set for the rest of my life.

bernards66 · Post by **bernards66** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 7:59 am

Reg, Yeah, those are my three. Don't really want to use anything else, if I can possibly help it.
Wed:

Gillette HD Rocket & Swedish Gillette
Simpson Tulip #3
Coate's Almond shave cream
D R Harris's Pink A/S
Penhaligon's Hammam Bouquet

Gordon

LostInCincy · Post by **LostInCincy** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 8:10 am

Wednesday:

Edwin Jagger Traditional Small Super
Trumpers Violet Shaving Cream
Schick Type "N" Injector w/ Schick Blade
Trumpers Extract of Limes Skin Food

I pulled out all the stops for a "good" shave today. I really do hate my parents' house when I visit.

-Dan

Austin · Post by **Austin** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 8:30 am

Schick injector
SMF III brush
Kent shave soap
SCS Lavender milk
Trumpers Spanish Leather Cologne

fallingwickets · Post by **fallingwickets** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 10:01 am

merkur / merkur
vulfix 41
trumpers limes

fusion
btl vulfix
dandy and rake lavender

Clive