SoS: February 22, 2016 - February 28, 2016

Thanks Doug!

 

Nice photo Robert. Did you use the '11 or '13 (newest) version R41 head? The '11 is a beast.

 

Thanks Robert!

 

The newest version Guy, it's become difficult to find the older one and at the price I saw one for on eBay it just wasn't worth it for me.

 

Thank you

 

SOTD - February 23, 2016
Gillette Heavy Tech / Gillette Silver Blue
Omega / Santa Maria del Fiore
WH / shea butter

I am back to the Santa Maria del Fiore. This time I did a bowl lather instead of my usual face lather. Lather just wasn't up to par...but that was likely my fault and not the cream. Just not used to bowl lathering. It has such a strange consistency...a firm cream...a soft soap? Not sure which one it is...
Yet another nice shave with the GSB this morning. Amazing blade -- the perfect combination of sharp and smooth. The judges have even been considering calling the Rusty Blade "King of the Castle" blade trial to a halt because it is not likely any of the remaining blades in the trial will come close to this Gillette Silver Blue! Still a few days left in the week. Maybe it will fizzle by day 5, 6 or 7? Who knows...stay tuned.

 

Happy Birthday to the Mrs. and enjoy the festivities.

 

Well done!

 

Thanks, Guy!

 

Had both and kept the '11. I cannot use the '11 past two days as it is too harsh. Have you tried a Fatip yet?

 

I haven't because of the QC problems I've read about.

 

Read that too but guess I was lucky as I had three now just two Grande(black) and Piccolo and none had the alignment issues. Finish they are low on the quality side but very efficient razors.

 

Thanks Andrew.

 

Currently snowing here in southern Colorado. Have roughly 4-6" at the moment and more is expected. It has been a very warm February, so I guess the weather is just reminding us it is still winter.
Now on to today's shave 2-23-16
Razor: British Aluminum Tech D4
Blade: Voskhod (3)
Lather: "Maya" by Mason Boutique face lathered
Had an okay shave today. The new to me British tech is a good performing razor. Just a little light, feels even lighter than my travel techs. But those are not Aluminum so it makes sense. This particular Voskhod was beginning to tug on its 3rd shave so it goes by by now. I usually toss it after 3 anyways, but the 3rd is still normally quite sharp but oh well. The blade tugging caused some irritation my neck and a small cut on the chin, but was still not my worst shave ever.

 

Super photo CJ!

 

Thanks! It was a cold shot lol

 

It sure looks it!

 

Feb. 23/2016

Razor: Gillette Tech by jmaier.
Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux.
Brush: VDH Badger.
Cream: Proaso White
Bowl: Dinner Table Salad Bowl.
AS: Nivea Balm.
Oil: Homemade.

With a near perfect razor by our own jmaier, I commenced shaving that was soon to be apparent that I had in my hands, something special. The 1st pass was actually all I really needed, a sure DFS. But I continued for the sheer love of wet shaving and low and behold, BBS. After a light rinse, the Proaso was still slick as sn#t, so just a light, I mean LIGHT clean up(and not really needed), I had to force myself to quit. Most enjoyable, a happy camper am I.

Bill

 

SOTD: Tuesday, February 23
Proraso Sapone
SOC Boar
Feather AS-D2
Personna Med Prep (2)
Proraso AS & Balm

The lather was a bit better today, but still not to the level I had last week, so afterwards, I grabbed my CH2 Synthetic and went to work. Palm-lathered a MAGNIFICENT lather...It's the brush!!!
The SOC Boar is soft and I do like it, but the CH2 Synthetic is a LATHER MACHINE.
I am going to try my M6 Manchurian tomorrow.
Stay tuned for the results.

Have a great day!
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Great setup Bill and lovely handle on that razor, looks luxurious!