It's about time you started using quality gear...[/quote]
Thank you! I was lost, but now I'm found!

Wonderful photo Roger. Do those Schick adjustable show a good difference in aggression through the settings?

I'm interested in this as well

Thanks. Im not sure as Ive only used on the #3 setting.

How does the three shave? I like the look of that razor and if the functionality is there between settings I would look to add it to the den.

Arko April in Russia!

April 1

Razor - 1959 Gillette Super Speed
Blade - (1)
Brush - Wolf Whiskers Custom Silvertip
Soap - Arko
Post - Cold water rinse, Alum, The Veg

I have to admit I feel invigorated. I think the move has done me a world of good, in spite of lots of work still to be done. And, there's no better way to get a restart on things than hitting a new month with the 30 day crew. I've been a bit absent the past couple of months but no more. I'm back and we're going to set a record for posts this month, I feel it.

Got up this morning, had coffee and hit the shower. Then I loaded up a Rapira Platinum Lux in my birth year Super Speed and grabbed the Arko stick. Wet my face down and rubbed that Turkish gold on pretty thick and grabbed the Silvertip from where it had soaked the entire time. About two good swirls of the brush and the lather was exploding. Covered my face and neck and loaded the brush in record time from the face lather. Grabbed the razor and started the first pass. Now THAT'S what I'm talking about. Smooth comfort and effectiveness from glorious motherland!

The Rapira PL is one platinum blade that has always been good to me. I don't always handle platinums without some irritation, but this blade has never been a problem. And, it's sharp and smooth as well. Two passes to a BBS. Minor touch ups only to get there. Cold rinse and grabbed the alum. Very quiet. Very. Nice. Finished with the Veg to start Arko April on a perfect note. Can't beat that.

To celebrate a month of Russian blades I ordered a new limo for the cartel. Not sure where the boys went to get it but I have a bad feeling.

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Saturday's Planned SOTD



Razor: Gillette Rhodium Fatboy (S5)
Blade: Gillette Spoiler (D2)
Brush: Semogue SOC Cherry 2 Band
Bowl: Olivewood 4"
Pre Shave Scrub: MRGLO
Pre Shave Oil: AOS unscented
Shave Soap: Calani Dubai
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: Extro' Sandalo
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You need one. Loaded with a Chick blade it was as good as any Schick in my den.

Happy birthday

Pre-Shave: Occams pre-shave soap, cold water
Razor: ATT S1 with Kronos
Blade: Ladas (2)
Brush: Rudy Vey Shavemac
Lather: Bald As Tallow Lemon Myrtle
Post-shave: Alum, Barrister & Man Kyovu Original, South Australian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil​

Thank you very much!

@ram57 Still April 1st in your timezone, Guy? (If not, here's a belated) Happy birthday!

Razor: Rocnel Stainless Steel SE
Blade: Shark (1)
Soap: Arko
Brush: Isana Men Synthetic
Cologne: Karayel Lavander

Excellent BBS in two passes! Although I had a few nicks I have never had such a close shave before! This SE razor is above my expectations. I think I'll get used to it in a few shaves.
Have a great weekend!

Yes, still 4/1, and thank you!

SOTD 04/01/16
Tabac Original Soap foam brush Vie Long 75th anniversary, ATT Atlas Ikon standard head with blade Feather, delineating with 3/8 DT Philharmonic, closing with Tabac Original After shave and Old Spice Classic cologne.

My new Nichiri frameback 13/16

04/02/2016
Gem 1912 Damaskeene
Gem PTFE (1)
WDC-8 with Druida Manchurian
Tiki Cabernet Neroli
Witch Hazel
Folsom & Co Capri
Whipped Shea Butter

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GOOD MORNING TSD!! 04/02/16 SOTD

Schick Adjustable(set on 7)
Schick(4)
Aubrey Cre'me de la shave creme
Cold Water Rinse,Alum Block
Old Spice A/S

Tried something different this morning,I applied the shave cream with my fingers instead of a brush got the same results a very slick lather just not very thick,very much like the Neutrogena shave cream.Did my normal three passes,WTG,XTG,ATG got a very smooth and comfortable shave.So how smooth and comfortable was it you ask? Well it was BBS!!!

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE!!!

02.iv.2016

What are your thoughts on the pre shave oil? I ordered some from Scotland and tried it but I had to stop as it was irritating to my face. That was disappointing as I liked it's water solubility and glide.