1921 Gillette Tuckaway
Feather blade
Simpson Case C1 brush
Vintage Old Spice shaving soap
It has been a while since I've used any Gillettes from the early 1920s because they've always been too aggressive for me (good dose of neck burn by day three). This was day two of using the Tuckaway, and it did feel a little raw on the neck. Despite using a very light touch. I think the heavier weight of the Tuckaway and, maybe, the shorter handle combined make it a more aggressive shaver.
SOTD: July 15 thru July 21, 2013
Re: SOTD: July 15 thru July 21, 2013
Brent
Tondeo ergo sum.
Tondeo ergo sum.
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churchilllafemme
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Re: SOTD: July 15 thru July 21, 2013
Tuesday AM 07-16-2013
Schwarzweisskeramik XL scuttle
Somerset Simpson Harvard 6 Best (24/60)
Penhaligon's Castile shaving cream (vintage)
Feather AS-D1
Wilkinson Falcon (1)
Abercrombie & Fitch Woods splash aftershave (vintage)
Schwarzweisskeramik XL scuttle
Somerset Simpson Harvard 6 Best (24/60)
Penhaligon's Castile shaving cream (vintage)
Feather AS-D1
Wilkinson Falcon (1)
Abercrombie & Fitch Woods splash aftershave (vintage)
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John
John
Re: SOTD: July 15 thru July 21, 2013
Kent BK4
TOBS Jermyn Street cream
'47 Aristocrat
Dorco 301 (4)
Aqua Velva
TOBS Jermyn Street cream
'47 Aristocrat
Dorco 301 (4)
Aqua Velva
Ed
Re: SOTD: July 15 thru July 21, 2013
Brush: Simpson Chubby 3
Soap: MWF
Shave Bowl: Merkur (from four piece set)
Razor: Toggle Rhodium replate
Blade: Voskhod Russian Teflon coated
A/S: Uplands by Bonny Doon Farms
Soap: MWF
Shave Bowl: Merkur (from four piece set)
Razor: Toggle Rhodium replate
Blade: Voskhod Russian Teflon coated
A/S: Uplands by Bonny Doon Farms
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Slow Shaving
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Re: SOTD: July 15 thru July 21, 2013
Tuesday 07-16-13. MUSIC: Meat Loaf - Bat Out Of Hell (1977). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzc3mSbna1U
Soap from Aleppo - Kimson de España silvertip - Gillette Rocket flare tip - Israeli Personna #3 - Pre JASÖN - Shaving soap Proraso eucalyptus - Alum block - Thayers Original Aloe - ASB Proraso - ASL Myrsol Fórmula K.
Soap from Aleppo - Kimson de España silvertip - Gillette Rocket flare tip - Israeli Personna #3 - Pre JASÖN - Shaving soap Proraso eucalyptus - Alum block - Thayers Original Aloe - ASB Proraso - ASL Myrsol Fórmula K.
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bernards66
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Re: SOTD: July 15 thru July 21, 2013
Tuesday:
Gillette Model #58 & Schick Platinum blade
Simpson E3 ( vintage )
Trumpers Violet shave cream
D R Harris's Pink A/S
Taylors Sandalwood
I must say that I am just amazed by this little old brush. The bristle knot is rather small, it has a short loft, is not very densely packed, and it is rather dark in colour yet it creates large amounts of really top notch lather with this cream ( and I assume, with any high end English cream ). I don't know quite what to make of it...but I'm glad I have the little bugger ( to be fair, the knot is smallish but the handle is very nicely shaped for the hand and is about the size of an X2L handle ).
Gordon
Gillette Model #58 & Schick Platinum blade
Simpson E3 ( vintage )
Trumpers Violet shave cream
D R Harris's Pink A/S
Taylors Sandalwood
I must say that I am just amazed by this little old brush. The bristle knot is rather small, it has a short loft, is not very densely packed, and it is rather dark in colour yet it creates large amounts of really top notch lather with this cream ( and I assume, with any high end English cream ). I don't know quite what to make of it...but I'm glad I have the little bugger ( to be fair, the knot is smallish but the handle is very nicely shaped for the hand and is about the size of an X2L handle ).
Gordon
Re: SOTD: July 15 thru July 21, 2013
Tuesday evening
DR Harris Windsor soap
Big Rooney
Muhle R41
Personna hu
COBigelow Witch Hazel Skin Tonic splash
Feelin' all right!
DR Harris Windsor soap
Big Rooney
Muhle R41
Personna hu
COBigelow Witch Hazel Skin Tonic splash
Feelin' all right!
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
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
Re: SOTD: July 15 thru July 21, 2013
Tuesday Night:
Razor: Edwin Jagger DE87
Blade: Treet Dura Sharp
Brush: Semogue 740 (pure badger)
Soap: TRBeck Sample E (soft, unscented)
Lather made in a bowl, as always.
2 1/2 passes.
Aftershave: Art of Shaving Ocean Kelp balm.
- Murray
Razor: Edwin Jagger DE87
Blade: Treet Dura Sharp
Brush: Semogue 740 (pure badger)
Soap: TRBeck Sample E (soft, unscented)
Lather made in a bowl, as always.
2 1/2 passes.
Aftershave: Art of Shaving Ocean Kelp balm.
- Murray
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razorhead63
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Re: SOTD: July 15 thru July 21, 2013
Late Tuesday
Gillette Slim Adjustable
(set on
Personna Med Prep (8th shave)
VDH Boar Brush
KMF Lime Cream
Acure Conditioner and glycerin added to mix
Pre: Nivea Lotion
Post: Kroger Arctic Blue AS
Result: BBS shave!!
John
Gillette Slim Adjustable
(set on
Personna Med Prep (8th shave)
VDH Boar Brush
KMF Lime Cream
Acure Conditioner and glycerin added to mix
Pre: Nivea Lotion
Post: Kroger Arctic Blue AS
Result: BBS shave!!
John
Wednesday's Shave
Razor: Weber DLC Long Handle
Blade: Derby Extra (Shave #2)
Brush: none
Cream/Soap: Barbasol
A/S: Nivea for Men Sensitive Extra Soothing A/S Balm
Blade: Derby Extra (Shave #2)
Brush: none
Cream/Soap: Barbasol
A/S: Nivea for Men Sensitive Extra Soothing A/S Balm
-Neal (DE user since 1998)
I shave therefore I am
I shave therefore I am
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Nick Freeh
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Re: SOTD: July 15 thru July 21, 2013
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Pre-shave soap: Musgo Real Glyce Lime
Razor: Tradere OC
Blade: Gillette Yellow
Brush: Simpson Colonel X2L Best
Soap/Cream: Top Secret Lanolizado Cream
A/S: Dickinson's Witch Hazel/Taylor's No.74 Original Splash
Pre-shave soap: Musgo Real Glyce Lime
Razor: Tradere OC
Blade: Gillette Yellow
Brush: Simpson Colonel X2L Best
Soap/Cream: Top Secret Lanolizado Cream
A/S: Dickinson's Witch Hazel/Taylor's No.74 Original Splash
Re: SOTD: July 15 thru July 21, 2013
Cranford 5/8 str8 (La Dressante dilucot)
EJ DE86
Feather hi-stainless (3)
Muhle Med Silvertip
AoS Lavender shave cream
The Cranford (c. 1920 SRD str8) likes the la Dressante coticule
EJ DE86
Feather hi-stainless (3)
Muhle Med Silvertip
AoS Lavender shave cream
The Cranford (c. 1920 SRD str8) likes the la Dressante coticule
Ron
Re: SOTD: July 15 thru July 21, 2013
Wednesday
Cobra Classic
Feather Pro Blade
KMF Lavender Shea Shave Cream
Vulfix 2034 Super Badger
Gucci Shave Balm
TOBS #74 Victorian Lime After Shave
Cobra Classic
Feather Pro Blade
KMF Lavender Shea Shave Cream
Vulfix 2034 Super Badger
Gucci Shave Balm
TOBS #74 Victorian Lime After Shave
Re: SOTD: July 15 thru July 21, 2013
Wednesday
Brush: Simpson Chubby 2 Best
Soap: QED B&B
Razor: Merkur HD
Blade: Astra
A/S: Proraso Liquid A/S
Cologne: Clubman A/S
Mike
Brush: Simpson Chubby 2 Best
Soap: QED B&B
Razor: Merkur HD
Blade: Astra
A/S: Proraso Liquid A/S
Cologne: Clubman A/S
Mike
Re: SOTD: July 15 thru July 21, 2013
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Prep: Speick Natural Soap & Prairie Creations Unscented Oil
Razor: Feather AS-D2 with Polsilver Blade
Soap: Speick Cream
Brush: Simpsons Duke 3 Pure Badger
Scuttle: Schwarzweisskeramik
Post: Captain's Choice Bay Rum & Prairie Creations Unscented ASB
Prep: Speick Natural Soap & Prairie Creations Unscented Oil
Razor: Feather AS-D2 with Polsilver Blade
Soap: Speick Cream
Brush: Simpsons Duke 3 Pure Badger
Scuttle: Schwarzweisskeramik
Post: Captain's Choice Bay Rum & Prairie Creations Unscented ASB
Johnny
"Younger than some, older than most" - Wet shaving for 50+ years
"Younger than some, older than most" - Wet shaving for 50+ years
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Thalay Sagar
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Re: SOTD: July 15 thru July 21, 2013
Good morning. Wednesday:
Jaggerooney w/Dorco 301, #2
BK 4
TOBS Avocado
Thayer's Lavender witch hazel
Fitjar Neroli A/S Balm
Alpa Fougere EDC
Jaggerooney w/Dorco 301, #2
BK 4
TOBS Avocado
Thayer's Lavender witch hazel
Fitjar Neroli A/S Balm
Alpa Fougere EDC
Best,
Chris
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Chris
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― Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
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churchilllafemme
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Re: SOTD: July 15 thru July 21, 2013
Wednesday AM 07-17-2013
Moss Slate Anniversary scuttle
Somerset Simpson Polo 14 Super (33/65)
Sultan's Original shaving cream soap
Wilkinson Sticky
Wilkinson Falcon (2)
Aramis Tuscany splash aftershave
Moss Slate Anniversary scuttle
Somerset Simpson Polo 14 Super (33/65)
Sultan's Original shaving cream soap
Wilkinson Sticky
Wilkinson Falcon (2)
Aramis Tuscany splash aftershave
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John
John
Re: SOTD: July 15 thru July 21, 2013
Mühle 21mm Vivo black fibre
Homemade blue cypress soap
Schick Type E Injector
Chinese Schick blade
Thayer's Superhazel splash
Homemade blue cypress soap
Schick Type E Injector
Chinese Schick blade
Thayer's Superhazel splash
Regards,
Tim
Why should we not meet, not always as dyspeptics, to tell our bad dreams, but sometimes as eupeptics, to congratulate each other on the ever-glorious morning? - Henry David Thoreau
Tim
Why should we not meet, not always as dyspeptics, to tell our bad dreams, but sometimes as eupeptics, to congratulate each other on the ever-glorious morning? - Henry David Thoreau
Re: SOTD: July 15 thru July 21, 2013
1921 Gillette Tuckaway
Feather blade
Simpson Case C1 brush
Mama Bears' Lime EO shaving soap
The Tuckaway shaved well on the face. In order to avoid the dreaded "third day redneck", I tried the J-hook on the neck, as that tends to be a more mild approach. Well, it was more mild. And I ended up with a patchy shave job and a nick on the Adam's apple.
Which, pretty fairly, epitomizes my experiences over the years with Tuckaways and other razors from the early 1920s. While an issue of technique is not out of question, I just don't have these problems with other Gillettes or Schicks or Gems or Kampfes. Could just be a matter of those razors not liking me very much.
Feather blade
Simpson Case C1 brush
Mama Bears' Lime EO shaving soap
The Tuckaway shaved well on the face. In order to avoid the dreaded "third day redneck", I tried the J-hook on the neck, as that tends to be a more mild approach. Well, it was more mild. And I ended up with a patchy shave job and a nick on the Adam's apple.
Which, pretty fairly, epitomizes my experiences over the years with Tuckaways and other razors from the early 1920s. While an issue of technique is not out of question, I just don't have these problems with other Gillettes or Schicks or Gems or Kampfes. Could just be a matter of those razors not liking me very much.
Brent
Tondeo ergo sum.
Tondeo ergo sum.
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Slow Shaving
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Re: SOTD: July 15 thru July 21, 2013
Wednesday 07-17-13. MUSIC: Soft Cell - Non Stop Erotic CaBaret. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_nezzaJoOw
Soap from Aleppo - Kimson de España silvertip - Feather all stainless - Israeli Personna #4 - Pre JASÖN - Shaving soap RazoRock XXX - Alum block - Thayers Original Aloe - ASB Speick - ASL Dr. Harris Arlington.
Soap from Aleppo - Kimson de España silvertip - Feather all stainless - Israeli Personna #4 - Pre JASÖN - Shaving soap RazoRock XXX - Alum block - Thayers Original Aloe - ASB Speick - ASL Dr. Harris Arlington.