SOTD: Saturday 06 July - Friday 12 July
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Tati1950
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SOTD: 10/07/2024
Razor: Blackland Vector
Blade: Feather Artist Club Professional (SE), 2nd use
Brush: Simpson Trafalgar T3
Bowl: Kikier Ceramic Bowl
Preshave: Proraso Wood & Spice Cream
Soap: Proraso Wood & Spice Cream
Balm: Proraso Wood & Spice Balm
Additional Care: Osma Alum
Additional Care: Cold Water
Fragrance: Prorazo Wood & Spice EdC
Have a fine day!
Razor: Blackland Vector
Blade: Feather Artist Club Professional (SE), 2nd use
Brush: Simpson Trafalgar T3
Bowl: Kikier Ceramic Bowl
Preshave: Proraso Wood & Spice Cream
Soap: Proraso Wood & Spice Cream
Balm: Proraso Wood & Spice Balm
Additional Care: Osma Alum
Additional Care: Cold Water
Fragrance: Prorazo Wood & Spice EdC
Have a fine day!
N_Architect
Travel, See, Feel, Explore
Blackland Vector Ti; Feather AC Pro
Mühle Purist 31 K 56
MdC
Intesa pour homme menthol aftershave
Speick Active Gesichtsfluid
Mühle Purist 31 K 56
MdC
Intesa pour homme menthol aftershave
Speick Active Gesichtsfluid
MPF9
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Wed 10th July
Aleppo soap - Shave pre wash
Stirling Syn 26mm
Stirling Baker Street soap
Asylum Injector
Schick Proline ( 5 )
Tuff Green A/S Lotion
Perhaps rushed things a bit at the end, result a badly cleared lower lip line. Though not going out, may clear it up as rather annoying, when otherwise The Shave went well.
Aleppo soap - Shave pre wash
Stirling Syn 26mm
Stirling Baker Street soap
Asylum Injector
Schick Proline ( 5 )
Tuff Green A/S Lotion
Perhaps rushed things a bit at the end, result a badly cleared lower lip line. Though not going out, may clear it up as rather annoying, when otherwise The Shave went well.
TexStubble
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West Coast Shaving 24mm synthetic
Chiseled Face Santa Paula
'66 Tech
Shark Platinum (4)
Fine Italian Citrus
Dunhill Edition EdT
Chiseled Face Santa Paula
'66 Tech
Shark Platinum (4)
Fine Italian Citrus
Dunhill Edition EdT
Tonyschin
Pogonotomist
10/07/24
Pre - Dove Original Cream Bar
Brush - Vintage Culmak Plus - Mühle 23mm Classic Silvertip
Soap - Maca Root / Palmolive stick Superlather
Razor - Darwin Hollow Ground Safety Razor Circa: 1935 / Parker SoloEdge
Blade - Darwin Wedge / Leaf SHaDE
Post - Cold water Rinse
Balm - Floïd "The Genuine"
A/S - Floïd "The Genuine"
I have been after a usable Darwin for a while and picked this one up for a pretty good price, it was in a bit of a state, however, i thought it was worth a chance. The hone side of the strop had some emery paper on it (really not good for the blade) that was removed easily, i have stripped the strop plate down, lightly sanded both the hone and the strop leather then refitted it. The blade had a lot of gunk on it which i managed to clean up, it could do with a bit more polishing though. I put the wedge through a full progression from Bevel set to 12K, i did notice early on that the far ends of the blade were quite rounded, probably from the emery. I did manage to get a bevel on the wedge leaving the end curves, i probably loose about 5 - 6mm of edge, deciding to see how it goes. All in all a little bit more work to do on the kit.
So, the normal fantastic lather whipped up on the chin, the SoloEdge on the subs bench, away i went. The first few strokes had me raising my eyebrow, this feels really good i thought. I completed a full WTG pass without issue and in comfort, the second pass is a mixed pass of ATG on the neck and throat then XTG on cheeks to ear to centre. on the rinse off i had easily a very acceptable finish, i did not fancy pushing my luck.
The SoloEdge was used for a buffing pass, whether it was the close finish from the wedge or the Parker really is that mild, i completed ATG cheeks and ATG neck/throat to finish with a very comfortable BBS finish.
A nice barbershop post shave with just a little indication on the throat.
Another enjoyable shave.
I could do with another blade to finish the kit and if anyone knows where i can get some leather to replace the strop please let me know. Looks like i need a run out of my Rolls razors soon.
Enjoy your day all.
Pre - Dove Original Cream Bar
Brush - Vintage Culmak Plus - Mühle 23mm Classic Silvertip
Soap - Maca Root / Palmolive stick Superlather
Razor - Darwin Hollow Ground Safety Razor Circa: 1935 / Parker SoloEdge
Blade - Darwin Wedge / Leaf SHaDE
Post - Cold water Rinse
Balm - Floïd "The Genuine"
A/S - Floïd "The Genuine"
I have been after a usable Darwin for a while and picked this one up for a pretty good price, it was in a bit of a state, however, i thought it was worth a chance. The hone side of the strop had some emery paper on it (really not good for the blade) that was removed easily, i have stripped the strop plate down, lightly sanded both the hone and the strop leather then refitted it. The blade had a lot of gunk on it which i managed to clean up, it could do with a bit more polishing though. I put the wedge through a full progression from Bevel set to 12K, i did notice early on that the far ends of the blade were quite rounded, probably from the emery. I did manage to get a bevel on the wedge leaving the end curves, i probably loose about 5 - 6mm of edge, deciding to see how it goes. All in all a little bit more work to do on the kit.
So, the normal fantastic lather whipped up on the chin, the SoloEdge on the subs bench, away i went. The first few strokes had me raising my eyebrow, this feels really good i thought. I completed a full WTG pass without issue and in comfort, the second pass is a mixed pass of ATG on the neck and throat then XTG on cheeks to ear to centre. on the rinse off i had easily a very acceptable finish, i did not fancy pushing my luck.
The SoloEdge was used for a buffing pass, whether it was the close finish from the wedge or the Parker really is that mild, i completed ATG cheeks and ATG neck/throat to finish with a very comfortable BBS finish.
A nice barbershop post shave with just a little indication on the throat.
Another enjoyable shave.
I could do with another blade to finish the kit and if anyone knows where i can get some leather to replace the strop please let me know. Looks like i need a run out of my Rolls razors soon.
Enjoy your day all.
adrian ivanovici
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ES Original Outlaw
Simpson Berkeley 46 best badger
Arko Cool Cream
Superdrug Sierran Breez aftershave
Due to a very unhappy customs officer, probably had an argument with his wife on the morning of 8th of July, I had to give up my Stirling Baker Street soap, having 150g, over the limit of 100ml, although it is a hard soap. Never had this issue at the airport before.
That being said, I had to opt for cheap and good options on the turkish market: arko shaving cream. In the stores there is only arko cream or arko stick available.
Will search for some derby soap in an axion plastic jar in the Bazar. I will also be looking for some jaguar/marmara boar brushes and a Yuma razor (had the opportunity to get one 2 years ago, but it has a very rough finish, but some say it delivers excellent shaves).
Also i will be getting some Derby/Arko aftershave colognes, as they are cheap and available in every store.
The shave was a pleasant one, with detergent like scent. It was better on the notes with the aftershave I found in Watson stores. A marine style scent, mixed with some traditional shaving gel notes, reminder of some Frederico Mahora fragrance style perfume.
Simpson Berkeley 46 best badger
Arko Cool Cream
Superdrug Sierran Breez aftershave
Due to a very unhappy customs officer, probably had an argument with his wife on the morning of 8th of July, I had to give up my Stirling Baker Street soap, having 150g, over the limit of 100ml, although it is a hard soap. Never had this issue at the airport before.
That being said, I had to opt for cheap and good options on the turkish market: arko shaving cream. In the stores there is only arko cream or arko stick available.
Will search for some derby soap in an axion plastic jar in the Bazar. I will also be looking for some jaguar/marmara boar brushes and a Yuma razor (had the opportunity to get one 2 years ago, but it has a very rough finish, but some say it delivers excellent shaves).
Also i will be getting some Derby/Arko aftershave colognes, as they are cheap and available in every store.
The shave was a pleasant one, with detergent like scent. It was better on the notes with the aftershave I found in Watson stores. A marine style scent, mixed with some traditional shaving gel notes, reminder of some Frederico Mahora fragrance style perfume.