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SOTD 20180413.



J&T® model "Minimalistic" pear / Tuxedo.
Jabones by Luna "Java".
Timeless titanium OC 0.68 mm.
Asco Super Stainless (red wrapper) (8).
Loris E-202 EdP.

 

April 13, 2018

Wolfman WR1-OC with Darwin Ti
Gillette Silver Blue
Pav Brushworks with Envy White Two Band
Knockout Shave Cotton
Fine Platinum
Creed Aventus

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SOTD 20180414.



J&T® model "Minimalistic" pear / Tuxedo.
TOBS Lavender shaving cream.
Fatip OC / custom handle.
Sputnik Teflon (1).
Loris E-202 EdP.

 

Pre: Warm water face wash
Brush: WDC-8, Maseto 24mm 2BF
Soap: TOBS Jermyn St.
Razor: Gillette Old Type (1918)
Blade: Gillette Platinum
Post: Warm then cold water rinse, Alphy & Bess ASB

It's been a while since I've used a DE and this very efficient little piece of hardware was a good choice.
I was fortunate enough to try NOS Gillette Platinum Plus blades and bought these modern Gillettes because of the word "Platinum".
I don't know what "Plus" meant in the old blades but these blades are lacking whatever it was. I've tried worse blades but there are many better ones out there.
I really like the A&B balm, not greasy, leaves the skin both soft and toned, and the scent is a good companion to the Jermyn St. soap.
Have a great weekend everyone.

 

April 14, 2018

Wolfman WR1-OC with Darwin Ti
Gillette Silver Blue
Envy Shave Eight Ball with White Two Band
CRSW Juniper Soap and AS
ADP Blu Mediterraneo Ginepro Di Sardegna

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Probak/BIC (1)

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SOTD 20180415.



J&T® model "Minimalistic" pear / Tuxedo.
TOBS Lavender shaving cream.
Fatip OC / custom handle.
Sputnik Teflon (2).
Loris E-202 EdP.

 

Pre: Warm water face wash
Brush: Omega 20102 Boar
Cream: Alvarez Gomez
Razor: Gem MMOC
Blade: Gem Blue Star
Post: Warm then cold water rinse, Vitamin E Oil, Alvarez Gomez Agua de Colonia

A very nice Sunday morning shave, lovely bright scent, pity about the grey and murky weather.
Happy Shaving one and all.

 

SOTD 20180417.



Vintage brush / Maggard synth.
Monsavon shaving soap.
Fatip Testina Gentile / custom handle.
Sputnik Teflon (3).
PeReJa Lavender EdC.

 

April 17, 2018

Wolfman WR1-OC with WRH7 Titanium
Gillette Silver Blue
El Druida Barberpole Manchurian
Mike's Natural Soaps Barber Shop
Stirling Barbershop
Brooks Brothers 1818

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April 18, 2018

Wolfman WR1-OC with Darwin Ti
Gillette Silver Blue
Thater White Boar
Barrister and Mann Seville Soap & AS
Brooks Brothers 1818

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Pre: Cold water face wash
Brush: Wee Scot
Cream: Vulfix Sicilian Lime
Razor: DeHaven No.3
Blade: Chick
Post: Cold water rinse, Proraso Green AS

A few firsts today: first cold water shave of 2018, first use of a Wee Scot and first use of a DeHaven No.3, sold to me for a very fair price by @jmudrick, thank you sir, you're a gentleman.
The Wee Scot has quite a bit of prickle and scritch, hopefully it'll soften with use.
The DeHaven on the other hand is a winner from the word go, very smooth operator which gave me a DFS in two passes.
Happy Shaving one and all.

 

Double the teeth double the fun.

Pearl-Yaqi. Not your father's Grand Shave King.

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April 19, 2018

Wolfman WR1-OC with Darwin Ti
Gillette Silver Blue
Dorian Craft Works Two Band
Panna Crema Nuavia Rossa
Chatillon Lux Delor de Treget Toner & AS

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Pre: Cold water face wash
Brush: Wee Scot
Soap: Haslinger Schafmilch
Razor: DeHaven No.3
Blade: Chick
Post: Cold water rinse, Pashana AS

Having been informed that the Wee Scot looses it's prickle I've decided to fast track it.
Today's shave with the DeHaven was a cracker and the Pashana rounded it off beautifully.
Happy Shaving one and all.

 

SOTD 20180422.



Vintage brush / Maggard synth.
Simpsons Lavender & Vetiver (monster).
SSSeygus Extrem OC.
Sputnik Teflon (6).
Jan's Splash "Lavender Cashmere".

 

SOTD 20180423.



Vintage brush / Maggard synth.
Castle Forbes Lavender (sample).
Timeless titanium OC 0.68 mm.
Sputnik Teflon (7).
Rebul Lavanda EdC.

 

Pre: Warm water face wash
Brush: Wee Scot
Soap: T&H Sandalwood
Razor: DeHaven Model 3
Blade: Proline B
Post: Warm then Cold water rinse, Bart's Balm Rosemary & Sandalwood ASL

I thought I'd see how the DeHaven coped with >30hrs growth and it did pretty well.
It's a very smooth operator although not quite as efficient as a 1914, which was my initial thoughts but it took a bit more tidying up around the chin and neck than the 1914.
All in all a decent shave, finished off with the lovely smelling Barts Balm ASL although personally I prefer the balm to the lotion.
Happy Shaving one and all.

 

Yaqi , Astra SS, My Father's Face №3.

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SOTD 20180425.



J&T® padauk / finest 2-band 24 mm.
Razor Master "Erin".
Timeless titanium OC 0.68 mm.
Sputnik Teflon (8).
Loris E-203 EdP.