The Fellowship of Cold Water Shavers

Gillette Adjustable Aristocrat (I1) Razor
Personna Platinum Chrome (Israeli Red) Blade
West German Boar (restored) Brush
Love My Skin Sailor's Delight Soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel w/Rose
Old Spice After Shave

 

SOTD, Feb 8th -2020

Razor: Gillette Fatboy E4- MFG 1959-4 th qtr
Blade : Personna red (4)
Soap: Tabac
Brush: Razorock Noir 400
Pre-shave: Brush wash my face with CeraVe hand bar soap + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera Gel on beard area.
Prep: cold water rinse after each pass of 3.
Post shave: Proraso green with witch hazel + Nivea Men balm- nice balm & scent is better quality possibly than the old stuff. It seems Thicker IMO with a great scent.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation +no weepers = great shave!

Have some great shaves!

 

Jim:
How’s that Aluminun TAR compare to the brass model?

 

'46-'47 Gillette Aristocrat Razor
Bic Chrome Platinum Blade
Frank Shaving Badger Brush
Jeeves Of Hudson St. Cherry Blossom Soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel w/Rose
Nivea Deep After Shave

 

It is a third less mass and handles like a dream. The brass one is way heavy, but you can get used to it. It was pretty aggressive even on 1. The AT has great balance and also a good range of aggression. It is an ideal DE adjustable.

 

SOTD, Sat Feb 15th 2020

Razor: Razorock game changer .84 - Mfg 2018>
Blade : Personna red (6)
Soap : Gillette Pure cream
Brush: Yaqi Tuxedo knot 24 mm "Sagrada Familia" named after famous Barcelona Cathedral in Spain.
Pre shave: Brush wash my face with CeraVe hand bar soap +a dollop of clear aloe Vera gel on beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 3.
Post Shave: Alum + cold water rinse.
Post Shave : Fine fresh Vetiver with witch Hazel + Nivea Men balm.
Results : CCS,DFS,BBS + Alum indicated no irritation + no weepers =


Have some great shaves!

 

awesome shave Ron..

 

Thanks Gary!

 

Gillette Old Type Razor
Bic Chrome Platinum Blade
Ever-Ready #1 Boar (restored) Brush
AOS Sandalwood Soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel w/Rose Witch Hazel
Stetson After Shave

 

fine shave Jim..

 

Thank you Gary.