SOTD: September 23 - September 29, 2019
SOTD: September 23 - September 29, 2019
razor - L4 Gillette Slim @6
blade - Astra SS (12)
soap - Proraso White + Kaloderma cream
brush - Stirling 2-Band Synthetic
post - warm water rinse, "Pure & Natural" Alum stick, cold water rinse
AS - Old Spice Classic
. music - Zim Net Radio (from Zimbabwe)
blade - Astra SS (12)
soap - Proraso White + Kaloderma cream
brush - Stirling 2-Band Synthetic
post - warm water rinse, "Pure & Natural" Alum stick, cold water rinse
AS - Old Spice Classic
. music - Zim Net Radio (from Zimbabwe)
"If this isn't nice, then what is?" - Kurt Vonnegut's Uncle Alex
Re: SOTD: September 23 - September 29, 2019
Monday
Brush: Simpson Duke 3 Best
Soap: Godrej
Razor: Gillette New Bar Handle SC
Blade: Voskhod
A/S: Family Dollar Spice Scent
Cologne / Fragrance: Joop
Mike
Brush: Simpson Duke 3 Best
Soap: Godrej
Razor: Gillette New Bar Handle SC
Blade: Voskhod
A/S: Family Dollar Spice Scent
Cologne / Fragrance: Joop
Mike
Re: SOTD: September 23 - September 29, 2019
Menthol Monday. 9/23
Arko Cool
Gem Micromatic
Gem stainless 4
Ever Ready Best Badger
Arko Cool. ASB
Arko Cool
Gem Micromatic
Gem stainless 4
Ever Ready Best Badger
Arko Cool. ASB
Re: SOTD: September 23 - September 29, 2019
Tonight was "Mini Monday"
That travel Tech masses all of 27 g without a blade. The head is 20 g, and the aluminum handle is 7 g. It's somewhat lighter than even I prefer (i.e. between 45 and 65 g).
I've decided that I'm not that crazy about the Fendrihan "Euro" croap. It was not very slick this time, causing the razor head to sort of stick and slip during a stroke. About like un-modified Proraso White or Green, I suppose.
- razor - Gillette Tavel Tech
- blade - Astra SS (13)
- soap - Fendrihan's "European"
- brush - Simpsons Wee Scot
- post - warm water rinse, "Pure & Natural" Alum stick, cold water rinse
- AS - Reuzel
- music - Gem Radio New Wave
That travel Tech masses all of 27 g without a blade. The head is 20 g, and the aluminum handle is 7 g. It's somewhat lighter than even I prefer (i.e. between 45 and 65 g).
I've decided that I'm not that crazy about the Fendrihan "Euro" croap. It was not very slick this time, causing the razor head to sort of stick and slip during a stroke. About like un-modified Proraso White or Green, I suppose.
"If this isn't nice, then what is?" - Kurt Vonnegut's Uncle Alex
Re: SOTD: September 23 - September 29, 2019
Tuesday
Brush: Simpson Duke 3 Best
Soap: Godrej
Razor: Fatip Piccolo
Blade: Super-Max Platinum
A/S: Family Dollar Brut clone
Cologne / Fragrance: Azzaro Night Time
Mike
Brush: Simpson Duke 3 Best
Soap: Godrej
Razor: Fatip Piccolo
Blade: Super-Max Platinum
A/S: Family Dollar Brut clone
Cologne / Fragrance: Azzaro Night Time
Mike
Re: SOTD: September 23 - September 29, 2019
Tuesday
Razor: 1947 Super-Speed
Blade: Iridium Super
Brush: Old badger - no idea who made it, but it is very soft for badger
Soap: TABAC
A/S: Geo. F. Trumper Rose Skin food
EdT: Azarro Chrome Sport
Razor: 1947 Super-Speed
Blade: Iridium Super
Brush: Old badger - no idea who made it, but it is very soft for badger
Soap: TABAC
A/S: Geo. F. Trumper Rose Skin food
EdT: Azarro Chrome Sport
Roger
I've been a wet shaver for 56 years!
I've been a wet shaver for 56 years!
Re: SOTD: September 23 - September 29, 2019
Tuesday's SOTN
razor - RazoRock Hawk
blade - KAI Captain Titan Mild (7)
soap - Williams Mug
brush - Barbershop handle with Tuxedo knot
post - warm water rinse, "Pure & Natural" Alum stick, cold water rinse
AS - Chatillon Lux Pure Lavender
Historical fact: "The Sphinx would occasionally have a shaving accident." - Sir Richard Francis Burton
razor - RazoRock Hawk
blade - KAI Captain Titan Mild (7)
soap - Williams Mug
brush - Barbershop handle with Tuxedo knot
post - warm water rinse, "Pure & Natural" Alum stick, cold water rinse
AS - Chatillon Lux Pure Lavender
Historical fact: "The Sphinx would occasionally have a shaving accident." - Sir Richard Francis Burton
"If this isn't nice, then what is?" - Kurt Vonnegut's Uncle Alex
Re: SOTD: September 23 - September 29, 2019
Wednesday
Brush: Simpson Duke 3 Best
Soap: Godrej
Razor: Fatip Piccolo
Blade: Super-Max Platinum
A/S: Forgot
Cologne / Fragrance: Azzaro Night Time
Mike
Brush: Simpson Duke 3 Best
Soap: Godrej
Razor: Fatip Piccolo
Blade: Super-Max Platinum
A/S: Forgot
Cologne / Fragrance: Azzaro Night Time
Mike
Re: SOTD: September 23 - September 29, 2019
razor - QShave Futur clone
blade - Astra SS (14)
soap - Proraso Green croap
brush - Stirling 2-Band Synth
post - warm water rinse, "Pure & Natural" Alum stick, cold water rinse
AS - Proraso Red
One of the rare occasions that I did not add a cream to augment the Proraso Green.
It was . . . okay.
blade - Astra SS (14)
soap - Proraso Green croap
brush - Stirling 2-Band Synth
post - warm water rinse, "Pure & Natural" Alum stick, cold water rinse
AS - Proraso Red
One of the rare occasions that I did not add a cream to augment the Proraso Green.
It was . . . okay.
"If this isn't nice, then what is?" - Kurt Vonnegut's Uncle Alex
Re: SOTD: September 23 - September 29, 2019
Thursday
Brush: Simpson Duke 3 Best
Cream: Arko Commando
Razor: Gillette New Bar Handle SC
Blade: Voskhod
A/S: Family Dollar Brut clone
Cologne / Fragrance: Aramis Tobacco Reserve
Mike
Brush: Simpson Duke 3 Best
Cream: Arko Commando
Razor: Gillette New Bar Handle SC
Blade: Voskhod
A/S: Family Dollar Brut clone
Cologne / Fragrance: Aramis Tobacco Reserve
Mike
Re: SOTD: September 23 - September 29, 2019
SOTD 9/26
Shick Adjustable
Shick Platinum Plus 7
Badger brush. Not sure of maker. Gift to me from Trumperman
Tabac Shave Soap
Tabac AS
Shick Adjustable
Shick Platinum Plus 7
Badger brush. Not sure of maker. Gift to me from Trumperman
Tabac Shave Soap
Tabac AS
Re: SOTD: September 23 - September 29, 2019
Friday night SOTN:
- razor - Edwin Jagger DE87
blade - Astra SS (15)
soap - Wilkinson Sword soap + Gillette Pure cream
brush - APShaveCo 24 mm synBad
post - warm water rinse, "Pure & Natural" Alum stick, cold water rinse
AS - Pinaud Clubman
"If this isn't nice, then what is?" - Kurt Vonnegut's Uncle Alex
Re: SOTD: September 23 - September 29, 2019
Friday
Brush: Simpson Duke 3 Best
Cream: Yardley Gold
Razor: Fatip Piccolo
Blade: Super-Max Platinum
A/S: British Sterling
Cologne / Fragrance: Azzaro Night Time
Mike
Brush: Simpson Duke 3 Best
Cream: Yardley Gold
Razor: Fatip Piccolo
Blade: Super-Max Platinum
A/S: British Sterling
Cologne / Fragrance: Azzaro Night Time
Mike
Re: SOTD: September 23 - September 29, 2019
SOTD 9/27
PAL Adjustable
Shick platinum plus
JM Fraser’s Sc
Omega Boar
Canoe ASB
PAL Adjustable
Shick platinum plus
JM Fraser’s Sc
Omega Boar
Canoe ASB
Re: SOTD: September 23 - September 29, 2019
Oops. That was Thursday's SOTN.
Friday SOTN
razor - British Aristocrat Junior
blade - Astra SS (15)
soap - S.V. Stella Alpina
brush - Stirling 2-Band Synth
post - warm water rinse, "Pure & Natural" Alum stick, cold water rinse
AS - Mennen Skin Bracer
"If this isn't nice, then what is?" - Kurt Vonnegut's Uncle Alex
Re: SOTD: September 23 - September 29, 2019
Sunday night:
Razor: Rockwell 6C (on setting/plate 2)
Blade: Treet Dura Sharp
Brush: Semogue 1305 (boar)
Soap: Tim's Soap, Prototype S6
Lather made on top of the soap
Two-and-a-half passes
Aftershave: Cold water rinse and Thayer's Peach Witch Hazel
- Murray
Razor: Rockwell 6C (on setting/plate 2)
Blade: Treet Dura Sharp
Brush: Semogue 1305 (boar)
Soap: Tim's Soap, Prototype S6
Lather made on top of the soap
Two-and-a-half passes
Aftershave: Cold water rinse and Thayer's Peach Witch Hazel
- Murray
Re: SOTD: September 23 - September 29, 2019
Sunday's SOTN
razor - RazoRock Hawk
blade - KAI Captain Titan Mild (8)
soap - Williams Mug
brush - Stirling 2-Band Synthetic
post - warm water rinse, "Pure & Natural" Alum stick, cold water rinse
AS - Old Spice Classic
razor - RazoRock Hawk
blade - KAI Captain Titan Mild (8)
soap - Williams Mug
brush - Stirling 2-Band Synthetic
post - warm water rinse, "Pure & Natural" Alum stick, cold water rinse
AS - Old Spice Classic
"If this isn't nice, then what is?" - Kurt Vonnegut's Uncle Alex