SOTD: October 30, 2017 - November 5, 2017

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SOTD: October 30, 2017 - November 5, 2017

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Monday

Brush: Simpson Duke 3 Best
Cream: Taylor - Sandalwood
Razor: Gillette New Improved
Blade: Super-Max Platinum
A/S: Nivea Sensitive
Cologne / Fragrance: Knize Ten

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Re: SOTD: October 30, 2017 - November 5, 2017

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Futur / Polsilver
Cremo Cooling SC
Nivea ASB
Aqua Velva

HG Barber Wax
~ Jack
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Monday -

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SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
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Monday AM 2017-10-30

Georgetown Pottery G12 Scuttle (Hamada and Persimmon)
Paladin Somerset Cleo (28mm/56mm)
Penhaligon's English Fern shaving soap (tallow)
Delta Echo Black Chrome-Nickel Feather AS-D2
Gillette Platinum 'Swede' (5)
Penhaligon's English Fern aftershave (vintage)
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Shave of the Day: Monday Night, 30 October 2017

Proraso Pre-Shave Cream
Merkur 38C Safety Razor
Rapira Swedish Supersteel Razor Blade
Artisan Made Lathering Bowl
Stirling Fan Knot Badger Hair Shaving Brush
Taylor of Old Bond Street Aloe Vera Shaving Cream
Fine Accoutrements Santal Absolut Shaving Tonic

This was a fairly good shave. I had not shaved, since Friday Night, and, I owed myself a shave. This felt, really, good. The weather was raining, all day yesterday, and, this morning. This faded to sunshine, and, wind, with high gusts. My face needed, this shave. The good scent of sandalwood seemed to capture the mood. The music soothed my nerves, and, made me feel, at peace. The cream was new, to me. It took a bit more, than I thought/remembered it would, to make a great lather, but, I got there. I prefer regular/bulb knots to the fan knot. I have decided to, always, use a Rapira Swedish Supersteel razor blade. I deserved a good shave, and, I got one. I need to work at making the angle consistent. Happy Monday, and, Happy Shaving!

Songs Played: "Operator," by Tres, "Pain," by Boy Harsher,and, "Plastic Mind," by Dead Husband.
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Tuesday

Brush: Simpson Duke 3 Best
Cream: Coate's Sandalwood
Razor: Gillette New Bar Handle SC
Blade: Super-Max Platinum
A/S: Barbasol Pacific Rush + Nivea Sensitive
Cologne / Fragrance: English Leather

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Tuesday AM 2017-10-31

Georgetown Pottery G20 Scuttle (Hamada and Purple)
Rooney 3/2 Ebony Finest #2 (24mm/62mm)
Floris Verbena shaving soap (vintage)
Weber Polished Head/Stork Diplomat Titanium
Gillette Platinum 'Swede' (6)
Ralph Lauren Polo aftershave
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Re: SOTD: October 30, 2017 - November 5, 2017

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General / KAI
Cremo Sandalwood
Nivea ASB

HG Barber Wax
~ Jack
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Tuesday -

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SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
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Shave of the Day: Tuesday Night, Halloween, 31 October 2017

Proraso Pre-Shave Cream
Merkur 38C Safety Razor
Rapira Swedish Supersteel Razor Blade
Artisan Made Shaving Bowl, for Building Lather
Omega Puro Tasso Badger Hair Shaving Brush
Omega Shaving Cream
Pré de Provence Shea Butter Bar Soap
Fine Green Vetiver Shaving Tonic

Well, I was going to skip tonight's shave, for the holiday, but, then there was a terrorist attack, and, I needed to calm down. At least eight people were killed. No songs played, in their memory. The Green Vetiver smells like aftershave should smell.


Music Played: Silence, in memory of the victims, of the terrorist attack, today, in New York.
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Wednesday

Brush: Simpson Duke 3 Best
Cream: Coate's Sandalwood
Razor: Gillette New Bar Handle SC
Blade: Super-Max Platinum
A/S: Barbasol Pacific Rush + Nivea Sensitive
Cologne / Fragrance: Old Spice Original A/S

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Wednesday -

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SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
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J T wrote:Futur / Polsilver
Cremo Cooling SC
Nivea ASB
Aqua Velva

HG Barber Wax
Jack, I see that you use the Cremo Cooling shaving cream. I have seen it on the shelves in local Target/Walgreen, etc., and am curious to hear your thoughts on the performance as a brushless shaving cream. How's the cooling effect?
Gary

SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
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Wednesday AM 2017-11-01

Moss Anniversary Slate scuttle
Rooney 1/1 Ivory Finest #2 (22mm/49mm)
Aramis JHL shaving soap (vintage)
Delta Echo Ink Edition Feather AS-D2/Triad Titanium Blue Aristocrat
Gillette Platinum 'Swede' (7)
Houbigant Sportsman aftershave (vintage)
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Thursday

Brush: Simpson Duke 3 Best
Cream: Coate's Sandalwood
Razor: Gillette New Bar Handle SC
Blade: Super-Max Platinum
A/S: Dollar Store Splash - Green / "Original" + Nivea Sensitive
Cologne / Fragrance: Sandalo

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Futur / Polsilver
DRH Ecalyptus SC
Brushless
Nivea ASB
Floid Blue

Dubs Wax
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Thursday AM 2017-11-02

Georgetown Pottery G12 Scuttle (Green Oribe & Purple)
Rooney 3/3 Ivory Finest #2 (26mm/65mm)
Windsor House shaving soap bar (vintage)/Domenico Caraceni 1913 EdT
Charcoal Goods Brass L1/Triad Brass Aristocrat
Gillette Platinum 'Swede' (8)
Cigar Aficionado aftershave
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Thursday -

W.Greaves & Sons straight razor
Tabac shaving soap
TGN Finest Made Rite brush
Superior 70 after shave splash
Gary

SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
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Shave of the Day: Thursday Morning (Late Upload), 2 November 2017


Pre-Shave: Proraso Pre-Shave Cream
Razor: Merkur 38C Safety Razor
Blade: Rapira Swedish Supersteel
Mug: I love New York (I <3 NY) Cappuccino Mug, for Building Lather
Brush: Semogue Cerda Pura Boar Hair Shaving Brush, Red Handle
Soap: Erasmic Shaving Soap
Face Wash: Clean & Clear
Bar Soap: Pré de Provence Shea Butter
Shaving Tonic: Wholly Kaw Dark Vetiver Aftershave
Shaving Balm: Proraso Liquid Cream Aftershave

This was an alright shave. It would have been better, had the shaving soap been the right colour. I am going to banish all unsatisfactory soaps, from my bathroom. Maybe now, maybe, in a few weeks' time. Anyway, the lather was good, the smell was average, and, the face feel was normal. The real stand-out is the Dark Vetiver Shaving Tonic. This is my new signature scent. It was, for a while, then I switched. Now, I am going back, to it. I love it. Happy Thursday, and, Happy Shaving!
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