SOTD: Saturday 11h July- Friday 17 July 2026

[p.b]

Even after not using it for only a couple of days the (unnatural) angle catches me out. I can understand how it could frustrate a user.

I can get a great shave with the Aylsworth Atelier but I have to work at it.

 

[Twelvefret]

1960’s PAL Adjustable/Schick blade

The blade holder arrived yesterday. I was prepared for a damaged unit in which the adjustable mechanism would not function. I ran the head under hot water and slowly twisted the adjustment back and forth. Subsequent use of Dawn and hot water did the trick. Now to load a new blade. The old one didn't want to budge. More hot water and patience won the day.

Some reviewers said the angle was different from the Schick holders. I experimented and found a comfortable angle. I honestly could not tell if I was cutting hair or not, but a quick touch communicated the razor was effective. The adjustment is to move the guard closer or further away.

These are pretty inexpensive on eBay. I got this one for $13 plus shipping. Just an update, I polished the stainless steel section with Mothers Aluminum and Mag Polish with excellent results.

 

[TexStubble]

Omega 10066 boar
LEA puck
Pre-war Tech
Tatra Platinum (6)
Lustray Coachman

 

[Changr]

Today’s shave (off) of the day … Nord Freyja Plate 3 vs Titanium Mühle R41:

The R41 is an absolute beast on the first pass — incredibly efficient and clears growth effortlessly with just a touch up second pass. But on the final ATG pass the Nord Freyja really shines. It’s way smoother, more controlled, and as a result leaves a closer finish with less aggression.

R41 wins as a first pass butcher, but the Nord wins with finesse and easier control

 

[Lockback]

Preshave: Hot shower
Soap/Shave cream: Stirling Soap Hot Apple Cider
Brush: Jequil & Corenveo 24mm
Razor: Schick Injector - Type J
Blade: Schick Injector (9)
Post shave: Clubman Pinaud

 

[Randy]

Today’s shave (off) of the day … Nord Freyja Plate 3 vs Titanium Mühle R41:

The R41 is an absolute beast on the first pass — incredibly efficient and clears growth effortlessly with just a touch up second pass. But on the final ATG pass the Nord Freyja really shines. It’s way smoother, more controlled, and as a result leaves a closer finish with less aggression.

R41 wins as a first pass butcher, but the Nord wins with finesse and easier control
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I really hate the roughness of the R41 in the first pass.

 

[Tonyschin]

17/07/26
Pre - Droyt's Classic Glycerose Soap
Brush - Semogue SOC BTS Boar
Soap - Signature Soap Valentia
Razor - Colonial General V2
Blade - Kai Captain Titan Mild
Post - Cold water Rinse
Balm - Tonyschin's E45 / Argan oil Sandalwood and Jasmine Balm
A/S - Signature Soap Valentia

The Droyt's Pre-shave bar has lasted a long, long time, it has been used exclusively for shaving since late January this year, it is the longest lasting pre-shave soap i have used. Today was its last use and i will break out something else for the next few months. Sadly, the Valentia is also on its last legs happily i have plenty of @Brianh's soaps to go at.
Overall a crackin shave.
Enjoy your day all.

 

[Jim Kleinkauf]

RAZOR: Heritage Collection Gibbs 15 Aluminum @6
BLADE: Personna GEM Platinum Diamond Glide DE
BRUSH: RR/Zenith Olive Wood Chubby 27.5mm Extra Silvertip
LATHER: The Art Of Shaving Lavender Shaving Soap (vtg.Valobra)
POST: Ethos Grooming Lavender Supreme Skin Food Splash

 

[brit]

Friday
Rocket HD
Semogue
Stirling
Azur Lime

 

[Mark12]

1960’s PAL Adjustable/Schick blade

The blade holder arrived yesterday. I was prepared for a damaged unit in which the adjustable mechanism would not function. I ran the head under hot water and slowly twisted the adjustment back and forth. Subsequent use of Dawn and hot water did the trick. Now to load a new blade. The old one didn't want to budge. More hot water and patience won the day.

Some reviewers said the angle was different from the Schick holders. I experimented and found a comfortable angle. I honestly could not tell if I was cutting hair or not, but a quick touch communicated the razor was effective. The adjustment is to move the guard closer or further away.

These are pretty inexpensive on eBay. I got this one for $13 plus shipping. Just an update, I polished the stainless steel section with Mothers Aluminum and Mag Polish with excellent results.
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Looks great . Enjoy

 

[Johnny Bravo]

17 July 2026
Overall Rating: ★★★★☆ (Great Shave)
Smoothness: ★★★★☆ (Very Smooth)
Irritation: ★☆☆☆☆ (Zero Burn)

Time of Day: Morning
Blade Uses: 6
Passes: 2

Razor: Occam's Oren
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Pink
Soap: Martin De Candre Agrumes
Brush: Highlander TSR LE2023 Boar with Omega Professional knot
Scent & Oil: Thayers Lemon Astringent

Notes: Today's shave was inspired by @Mike Smart
The Oren is the second fastest blade loading razor I own and it easily takes the number 1 spot for being the easiest and fastest to clean.
A lovely two pass face shave and I now smell like a Lemon grove.

 

[Paul L]

Friday 17th July

Soap - D G Peaches & Scream
Brush - Highlander Autumn Cashmere
Razor - Timeless 0.68 SS Scalloped
Blade - Gillette Platinum (4)
Post - Proraso Green ASL



Pushing Gillete Platinum/Silver Blues to four shaves always shows a drop in smoothness- I should know better.

New to me brush acquired from BST - thanks to Joseph @CunningMrFox
The loft looks quite high, and i thought it might've been a bit floppy, but it performed well.

Enjoy your weekend everyone

 

[FatBoyFan]

I have not used A&E in a few months, I had forgotten how good Spartacus really is.

Proraso pre-shave, Omega EVO, A&E Spartacus soap and aftershave, Timeless Ti .95 first pass followed with Slim for next 1.5 passes. Omega alum, HAGs Faceless. Will use some Creed before date night.

 

[chazt]

Friday 17th July...

Another good shave with the Lord Platinum #2. Getting better at the lower lip and the nostrils now. The lower lip is cleared mainly with repeated XTG passes with a very wet lather and razor and the nostrils with an almost scraping of the stubble again with a very wet lather and razor while making what I have now dubbed the walrus face by puffing up the top lip.

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That came out bigger than planned. That's what rushing will do for you

All good. Bit for the alum block. I think in the long run, a smaller pencil or matches may be better for shavette stuff. The soap was grated Lea sticks. Good thick lather but lower end of slickness.

Have a super Friday and enjoy your weekend...

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That’s so cool your soap stays dry like that underwater! Must be a vacation shot. And you see, this is why it’s so important to bring along a synthetic brush. You just never know when the urge to submerge will strike while shaving.













No, seriously.. howdja do it?

 

[chazt]

1960’s PAL Adjustable/Schick blade

The blade holder arrived yesterday. I was prepared for a damaged unit in which the adjustable mechanism would not function. I ran the head under hot water and slowly twisted the adjustment back and forth. Subsequent use of Dawn and hot water did the trick. Now to load a new blade. The old one didn't want to budge. More hot water and patience won the day.

Some reviewers said the angle was different from the Schick holders. I experimented and found a comfortable angle. I honestly could not tell if I was cutting hair or not, but a quick touch communicated the razor was effective. The adjustment is to move the guard closer or further away.

These are pretty inexpensive on eBay. I got this one for $13 plus shipping. Just an update, I polished the stainless steel section with Mothers Aluminum and Mag Polish with excellent results.
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Congrats on your new blade holder! A very nice pick up. And it cleaned up really well, too! I’ve never used a PAL, so take this with a grain of salt.. I find my Schick and Asylum injectors seem more to be most comfortable and efficient when held like a GEM (or equivalent) razor; nearly flat to the surface. Curious if the gap changes significantly through the adjustment range?