SOTD: Saturday 28 January - Friday 03 February 2023

[Tonyschin]

Have you tried the Stando Rod? Fantastic razor, I’ve finally come round to the SE razors. General is classy though, no doubt.

I have not Jon, i have to say it does not ring any bells for me, quite an ugly beastie. There are a few of the newer razors which seem to have gone that way.
I kept the General over the Vector - as you know, i still have the ATT X1, Hawk V3 and the Original Claymore, i am thinking of letting some of these go to just keep the General.

 

[BroRat]

Gellette ‘46-’47 Aristocrat / Nacet / Oumo Mixed Wood 28mm SILK/Manchuria / GDt Amare / Floid Suave AS

 

[Twelvefret]

First generation Schick Krona, Astra SP blade

 

[Tallapoc]

02-02-2023

Proraso, Pelli sensibili :: Tatara Muramasa, Wizamet (# 19) :: Semogue Tatara, Finest badger :: Mike's Natural Soaps, Lavandine & Eucalyptus :: Proraso, Balsamo Dopobarba Pelli Sensibili :: Myrsol, Agua balsámica

Salut!

 

[Paul L]

Thursday 2nd February

Soap • Stirling Gentleman
Brush • Yaqi Moka Express 24mm Synthetic
Razor • Feather AC
Blade • Kai Protouch MG (10)
Post • Stirling Gentleman Balm



I've recently had a few shaves with a cheap AC razor, and had some success with it (much to my surprise!)
Brian, @culcreuch messaged me with some encouraging tips, which helped me with technique.
When I expressed a wish to obtain a SS AC razor, Brian was helpful with advice, and offering to loan me one or two of his own razors.
Then, Brian offered to gift me this Feather AC. Well, I couldn't accept such an offer, but we came to a trade agreement - and I'm now the proud owner of a quality AC razor!
I used it for the first time this evening, and already it's leaving my cheap Univinlions behind.
I opted to use a Protouch MG with 9 shaves behind it, to err on the side of caution.
I'm pleased to report I managed a two pass shave without any errors.
The more rounded handle felt more comfortable to hold, which made for a more relaxing experience. It feels well weighted too, which helped me not to apply undue pressure in use.

 

[churchilllafemme]

Thursday AM 2023-02-02
National Groundhog (Marmot) Day, first observed on this date in 1887, Punxsutawney, PA

Rooney 3/2 Horn Finest (24/54)
Floris Verbena shaving soap (tallow)
Wolfman WR2-SB/Bob's Razor Works Aristocrat Bull Mastiff Bronze
Iridium Super (3)
Ginger's Garden Springtime in Paris aftershave

 

[Gairdner]

That’s a lovely looking handle! Where do you source your boar knots when using them?

Thank you, sir. Normally I’d use a sacrificial Zenith or Omega brush. Buy the cheapest one with the knot you want and crack the handle off. Zenith bleached and unbleached knots and the ever reliable Omega. I do have a 30mm Boti boar somewhere but it’s huuuge!

 

[Gairdner]

Fat February 2nd

Gillette Contour Plus | Hand-carved Spalted Beech/G5C | The Fat | Benjamin’s Bay Rum | JB Original EdT

Found this Gillette artefact from my own wet shaving journey whilst clearing out ‘stuff’. I must have bought it in Sainsbury's around 25 years ago. Acceptable results but I don’t think I’ll be using it again.

 

[Tyke121]

Sotd
Blackland Dart
Bic Chrome platinum
Homemade brush
Pereira bowl
Blackship Grooming Thomas Tew soap and splash

 

[LeeMaz]

SOTD: 02/02/2023

Razor: Shield Avenger
Blade: Schick Proline P-30, 4th use
Brush: Shedeleven Spalted Scottish Hawthorn AP Shave Co G5C 26mm Fan
Bowl: 3D Printed Bowl
Preshave: PAA Cube Unscented Soap
Soap: HC&C White Star Southern Comfort Puck
Balm: The Inkey List Vitamin B, C And E Moisturiser Balm
Fragrance: William Hunt Oud De Parfum Eau de Toilette

A spot on daily driver with this blade set up. Previously I had rejected the Prolines in my other AC razors but they work like a dream in the shield.
The basic HC&C soap is amazing and I need to grab the splash as it’s an absolute delightful scent, tobacco and bourbon, what’s not to love!
Enjoy your evening guys.

 

[Boycie83]

02/02/2023
Razor: GC 2.0 II
Blade: GSB (1)
Brush: Highlander M7 Trooper
Soap: B&M Cool

Nice first shave with the Greencult 2.0. I'll use it a few more times then summarise my thoughts.

B&M and the Highlander brush worked fantastically together.

 

[semajohn]

Pre-Op - Pear Glycerine soap
Razor - Blutt, .99 plate
Blade - Gillette, Yellow (2nd)
Soap - B&M, Full Measure of a Man
Brush - Omega, 102 Pro Boar
Moisturiser - Nivea
Splash - B&M, Full Measure of a Man

 

[slapo]

02/02/2023
Razor: GC 2.0 II
Blade: GSB (1)
Brush: Highlander M7 Trooper
Soap: B&M Cool

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Nice first shave with the Greencult 2.0. I'll use it a few more times then summarise my thoughts.

B&M and the Highlander brush worked fantastically together.

I must have missed the acquisition post... did you get any other plates or number 2 only?

 

[Ron191]

Goodline razor TTO CVS Pharmacy
Rite aid blade (Israeli manjfacture)
Van der Hagen unscented soap
Omega best badger brush

 

[Kelt0i]

Beautiful SOTN (Head & Face)

Tatara Muramasa (Face)
Leaf Razor & Henson AL13++ (Head)
Oaken Labs Sanctum
Alpha Outlaw UKWSS Group Buy Brush
Lord Super Chrome
Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Booster Serum
La Roche Posay B5 Balm

This is the only Oaken Labs set I have and use it so infrequently (on account of having so many other sets), I honestly forget just how good the soap and splash are - going to need to put that right I

think .