The Fellowship of Cold Water Shavers

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by Jayaruh, Mar 26, 2016.

  1. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    Schick G3 Razor
    Personna PTFE Blade
    Surrey Boar Brush
    Williams (modern) Shave Soap
    Dickinson's Witch Hazel w/Egyptian Musk
    Avon Brisk After Shave


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  3. palmolive fox

    palmolive fox The British Birdman


    15th May 2021.

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    Shaving recipe for today.

    Prep: Warm shower:/Nivea Men ~ Power Fresh Shower Gel.


    Pre:
    Cold wet flannel to my face.
    Pears ~ Transparent Bar Soap With Mint Extracts. + Nuage Menthol shaving Oil.
    Brush: Anbbas 24mm Synthetic.
    Bowl Lather.
    Bowl: Tesco's Ceramic 'Cosmo' Side Bowl.
    Lather: Vitos ~Vegetale Shaving Soap.
    Blade : Gillette Nacet. (D1)
    Razor : Pearl SBF-11.

    Post:

    Cold water face wash with brush squeezings, Cold Water Face Rinse. /Homemade (~Spring/Summer mix~) Lemon, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Essential Oils. +3 Menthol Crystals Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./Nivea Men ~ Sensitive Cooling PSB./ P&G ~ Old Spice Bearglove ASL Spray.

    Greetings,

    A new shave set up to start the weekend...It's been a while since i last used the Gillette Nacet and forgot how sharp these blades are paired up with the Indian Pearl SBF-11 razor was a wonderful efficient duo slicing through my stubble with effortless ease.
    A enjoyable 3 pass +pick ups close comfortable shave with no errors to report...Finishing to the shave off with a few generous squirts of P&G ~ Old Spice Bearglove ASL Spray.

    My face is feeling silky smooth & smelling divine.;)

    Stay safe, and enjoy the start of the weekend ladies & gentlemen.:cool:
     
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  5. palmolive fox

    palmolive fox The British Birdman


    16th May 2021.

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    Shaving Recipe For today.

    Prep: Warm shower / Nivea Men ~ Power Fresh Shower Gel.

    Pre:
    Cold wet flannel to my face.
    Pears ~ Transparent Bar Soap With Mint Extracts. + Nuage Menthol shaving Oil.
    Brush: Wilkinson Sword Boar.
    Bowl Lather.
    Bowl: Tesco's Ceramic 'Cosmo' Side Bowl.
    Lather : Palmolive Classic Shave Cream.
    Blade: Gillette Nacet. (D2)
    Razor: Wilkinson Sword Premium TTO.

    Post:
    Cold water face wash with brush squeezings, Cold Water Face Rinse. /Homemade (~Spring/Summer mix~) Lemon, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Essential Oils. + 3 Menthol Crystals, Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./Aloe Vera Gel./Gillette Blue ASL.

    Greetings,

    A relaxing Sunday morning shave.

    A wonderful razor & blade duo, the mild non-aggressive Wilkinson Sword premium benefited from the Gillette Nacet making a smooth efficient duo.

    A pleasurable 3 pass + pickups close comfortable shave with no errors to report...Finishing the shave off a with a generous splash of Gillette Blue ASL.

    My face is feeling silky smooth & smelling divine.;)

    Stay safe, and enjoy Sunday ladies & gentlemen.:cool:
     
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  6. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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  7. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    Custom Gillette WW II Tech Razor
    Astra SP Blade
    Rubberset 200-2 Boar (restored) Brush
    Pinaud Clubman Shave Soap
    Dickinson's Witch Hazel w/Egyptian Musk
    Pinaud Clubman After Shave


    I always like the way WW II Techs shave, but this was different. I haven't shaved for a few days, and even with a mild blade, this was great. The handle being a bit wider and heavier really produced an excellent shave..............

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  8. brit

    brit in a box

    very cool Jim.love the new handle..:cool:
     
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  9. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    Thanks Gary.
     
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    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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  11. palmolive fox

    palmolive fox The British Birdman


    18th May 2021.

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    Shaving recipe for today.

    Prep: Warm shower:/Nivea Men ~ Power Fresh Shower Gel.

    Pre:
    Cold wet flannel to my face.
    Pears ~ Transparent Bar Soap With Mint Extracts. + Nuage Menthol shaving Oil.
    Brush: Omega S10065.
    Bowl Lather.
    Bowl: Tesco's Ceramic 'Cosmo' Side Bowl
    Lather: Ingram Menthol Shave Cream.
    Blade: Gillette Nacet. (D3)
    Razor: 1960's Gillette Slim Twist.

    Post:
    Cold water face wash with brush squeezings, Cold Water Face Rinse. /Homemade (~Spring/Summer mix~) Lemon, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Essential Oils. + 3 Menthol Crystals, Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./L'0REAL ~ Soothing Birch Sap PSB./Alcolado Glacial Mentholated Splash Lotion.

    Greetings,

    Early morning Shave,

    A wonderful performance from my much loved Gillette Slim Twist...Paired together with the Gillette Nacet made a superb razor & blade duo...the Gillette Slim Twist will always be a firm favourite of mine...let's see if the latest modern Gillette offering will last and perform with brilliance for the next 50 years plus...

    A very enjoyable 3 pass + pick ups close comfortable shave with no errors to report...Finishing the shave off with a generous splash of Alcolado Glacial Mentholated Splash Lotion.

    My face is feeling cool & super smooth.;)

    Stay safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.:cool:
     
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  12. Jayaruh

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  13. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    Gillette (English) #25 Tech Razor
    Gillette Platinum Blade
    Wontshed #3 Boar (restored) Brush
    Tabac Shave Soap
    Dickinson's Witch Hazel w/Egyptian Musk
    Tabac After Shave
    Tabac Eau De Cologne


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  14. Ron R

    Ron R Well-Known Member

    SE SOTD, Wed, May19th 2021

    Razor: Yaqi Excalibur 50mm- nice lower midrange, easy to maneuver around the face, like the feel of the razor & light weight. Great daily driver for some folks. Blade is starting to drop off a little.
    Blade: Feather pro AC 50mm(5)- excellent blade, Sharp & smooth, longevity?
    Soap: Razorock XXX- nice clean scent with excellent lather qualities.
    Brush: Yaqi Rainbow 26mm brown whiskers- excellent lather generator, cloud like soft tips, nice scrubber+ great lather painter.
    Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on the cleaned beard area.
    Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG+ ATG + pickups.
    Post shave: Razorock XXX with witch hazel + a dollop of Nivea balm.
    Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers = [​IMG] excellent shave with my Yaqi Excalibur with a Feather pro blade, still hitting the sweet spot.(blade starting to drop off a little)
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    Have some great shaves!
     
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  15. palmolive fox

    palmolive fox The British Birdman


    20th May 2021.

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    Shaving recipe for today.

    Prep: Warm shower:/Nivea Men ~ Power Fresh Shower Gel.

    Pre:
    Cold wet flannel to my face.
    Pears ~ Transparent Bar Soap With Mint Extracts. + Nuage Menthol shaving Oil.
    Brush: Omega 11047 Mixed Midget.
    Face Lather.
    Lather : Scottish Fine Shaving Soap.
    Blade: Gillette Nacet. (D4)
    Razor: Wilkinson Sword Classic.

    Post:
    Cold water face wash with brush squeezings, Cold Water Face Rinse. /Homemade (~Spring/Summer mix~) Lemon, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Essential Oils. + 3 Menthol Crystals Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./The Real Shaving Co.~ Post Shave Soothing Balm./Denim Original ASL.

    Greetings,

    Early morning shave,

    last outing of the Gillette Nacet which has been consistently good with every shave throughout the week, today again was no exception i feel as though this blade could give me another 2 shaves at least, but i will retire it as four close error-free shaves is enough for me from any DE blade....The Gillette Nacet is another blade i that have haven't added to my blade rotation for quite a while and i have completely forgotten how good these blades are...Out of the Russian blades i've revisited so far the Nacet are my favourite providing a superb trio of smoothness efficiency, and longevity...A great blade.

    A Enjoyable 3 pass + pick ups close comfortable shave with no errors to report...Finishing to the shave off with a generous splash of Denim Original ASL.

    My face is feeling super smooth & smelling divine.;)

    Keep safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.:cool:
     
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  16. Jayaruh

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  18. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    Gillette Fatboy (G3) Razor
    Bic Chrome Platinum Blade
    Frank Shaving Badger Brush
    Stirling Bonaparte Soap
    Dickinson's Witch Hazel w/Egyptian Musk
    Stirling Bonaparte After Shave


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  19. palmolive fox

    palmolive fox The British Birdman


    22nd May 2021.

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    Shaving recipe for today.

    Prep: Warm shower:/ Nivea Men ~ Power Fresh Shower Gel.

    Pre:
    Cold wet flannel to my face.
    Pears ~ Transparent Bar Soap With Mint Extracts. + Nuage Menthol shaving Oil.
    Brush: Anbbas 24mm Synthetic.
    Face Lather.
    Lather: La Toja Shave Stick.
    Blade : Gillette 7 o'clock SE yellow. (D1)
    Razor : Pearl SBF-11.

    Post:
    Cold water face wash with brush squeezings, Cold Water Face Rinse. /Homemade (~Spring/Summer mix~) Lemon, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Essential Oils +3 Menthol Crystals Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./Nivea Men ~ Sensitive Cooling PSB./La Toja ASL.

    Greetings,

    A new shave set up to start the weekend...Continuing with my run of Russian DE blades...The Gillette 7 o'clock SE yellow is another blade from the St. Petersburg plant.

    The SharpEdge i find equally efficient as the Gillette Nacet with a less smoother feel to them, I prefer smoothness over sharpness in a DE blade.. That said, like a lot of DE blades, after the first pass it started to feel smoother....It's also been a while since i last used them ,which take a few shaves for me to get reacquainted with them again.

    An enjoyable 3 pass +pick ups close comfortable shave with no errors to report...Finishing to the shave off with a generous splash of La Toja ASL.

    My face is feeling silky smooth & smelling divine.;)

    Stay safe, and enjoy the start of the weekend ladies & gentlemen.:cool:
     
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  20. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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