SOTD 20170710 Brush: J&T® black walnut / APShaveCo synthetic STF 26 mm. Shaving soap: Scheermonnik "Confijter". Razor: SSSeygus Extrem OC. Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux (6). After shave: Proraso Cypress & Vetiver after shave cream.
Second shave this morning with my 1911 OLD, first on weekday stubble. The OLD/GSB duo, did not disappoint. Near BBS, with 2.5 passes of shaving excellence!!
SOTD 20170711 Brush: J&T® black walnut / APShaveCo synthetic STF 26 mm. Shaving soap: Scheermonnik "Delftse Donderslag". Razor: SSSeygus Extrem OC. Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux (7). After shave: Hugo Boss ASB.
My 1911 OLD "continues along the path" serving up another great shave(BBS) with the GSB. I LOVE THIS RAZOR!!
Gillette New SC/Scotch & Stowe Handle Gillette Nacet Stainless Blade Modified Barbershop Boar Brush Klar Shave Soap Dickinson's Witch Hazel Tabac After Shave
SOTD 20170712 Brush: J&T® black walnut / APShaveCo synthetic STF 26 mm. Shaving soap: Scheermonnik "Soek". Razor: SSSeygus Extrem OC. Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux (8). After shave: Reuzel.
July 12, 2017 Wolfman Ti OC (.74mm) Feather 30 DC LE with Omega Boar Reef Point Tranquility Fine Lavender
SOTN July 11th Gillette ABC Pocket Edition Gillette Wilkinson Sword Simpson's CH2 Synthetic La Toja (RIP ) Last night I took The Soap Destroyer to the last remaining bit of my La Toja and it did its job! I also used this lovely Gillette Old Type ABC Pocket Edition that was so kindly sent to me from my good friend Alan @Morman Bridge . It was an absolutely fantastic shave, again another Old that I don't really find aggressive. It was very efficient though and the baby was waiting after my normal 3 passes. Have a great day my friends!
So, I'm four days in with my blade auditions for my 1911 OLD. Here are some thoughts; with the cap torqued all the way down, I'm getting some fantastic shaves with the GSB. When "riding the cap", if I start to see 'rows' of lather, the angle is out of whack. Overall, I'm really impressed with this razor. Hope I'm doing as well at 106!
July 13, 2017 Wolfman Ti OC (.74mm) Feather (2) 30 DC LE with Omega Boar Dirty Deeds Arroyo Cactus Floid Blue
One more day left in the shave/work week. The OLD is a champ! I really can't wait to run more blades through this baby. I'm envisioning a OLD/NEW rotation with fill-ins by my other vintage razors.
SOTD 20170714 Brush: J&T® black walnut / APShaveCo synthetic STF 26 mm. Shaving soap: Barbiere di Figaro "Distinto". Razor: SSSeygus Extrem OC. Blade: Derby Extra (from Turkey) (1). After shave: Cella after shave lotion. Want to find out whether the Derby from Turkey is different - this shave is OK.
July 14, 2017 Wolfman Ti OC (.74mm) Feather (3) 30 DC LE with Omega Boar Reef Point Test Depth Cool Water EDT
The first week of blade auditions has come to a close this morning. It was a real kick to shave with a tool that is 106 years old. As a platform to deliver a blade edge to one's face this razor is hard to beat IMHO. I am considering a two razor rotation consisting of the OLD and my '32-'40 NEW SC. Next blade up is the Shark Super Chrome.
SOTD July 14th Gillette ABC Pocket Edition Gillette Wilkinson Sword(2) Anchorset Dirty Deeds Bay Rum & Lime Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk
