StandoPolska Single Edge AC Rod * Schick Proline (D4) Boti Enlightener 26mm 3-Band SHD Badger OSP No.8 Shaving Soap & Aftershave Lotion
Ever-Ready 1912 Single Edge Razor * Ted Pella GEM Personna (D4) Il Marchese XC-05 Elitario 28mm synthetic Dr. Selby Shaving Soap) * Saponificio Bignoli Lavanda Balsamica AS
SE SOTD, November 17th 2023 Razor : Yaqi Excalibur AC type with a Milano handle- Mfg 2021>, tame mid range. Simple clamping system for blade, small head parts make it a nimble razor to work the face and very enjoyable + affordable IMO. Had a stellar close comfortable shave this morning. Blade : Schick proline p 30 50mm (1) - sharp and smooth with reasonable longevity. Soap : Ach Brito Lavada - nice delightful mild scent of Lavender with a slight mint twist to my nose + excellent lather qualities. One of my favorites. Brush : Yaqi "Purple haze" 24mm synthetic. Excellent lather generator, cloud like soft tips, gentle splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area. Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups. Post shave : Ach Brito Lavada with witch hazel+ a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless). Results : or CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= Had a stellar comfortable close shave this morning with my Yaqi Excalibur SE 50mm + a Yaqi Milano 316SSP handle with a Schick proline blade. Have some great shaves!
18th November 2023. Brush: Yaqi 24mm Naples Tuxedo Synthetic. Lather: Bowl Lather. Bowl: Tesco's Ceramic 'Cosmo' Side Bowl. Lather: Proraso Blue Shaving Cream. Razor: EJ DE89.'kelvin.' (Face) - Lord Silver Star. (D1) Razor: Supply V2 (**) base plate. (Head) - Personna Injector PTFE. (D1) Post: Cold water face & head wash with brush squeezing's, Cold Water Face & head Rinse./Alum Rub./Cold Water Rinse./Homemade (~Autumn/Winter mix~) peppermint lavender, eucalyptus, + Tea Tree essential Oils Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./Aloe Vera Gel./Brut Attraction Totale ASL.
Saturday 18th November Canadian Schick E3 - Personna Stainless #8 - Alpha Outlaw - Lea Stick - Lea Classic AS - Aloe Vera Gel
Gem Contour II (NOS) * Gem Super Stainless Blade (NOS) (D2) OpusBrush 25mm Oumo Extreme High Density 2-Band Badger D.R. Harris Almond Shaving Soap * Muelhens 4711 Original Aftershave
Lather Catcher Sunday's Cold Water Shave Cold Water Rinse START Shaving Cream Jayaruh #41 1902 Kampfe Brothers/Star LC Star Wedge Blade CWR Hendrick's Witch Hazel Pinaud Clubman AS The START Shaving Cream lathered well with the Jayaruh #41 two-band badger brush. Two passes and touch ups with the 1902 Kampfe Brothers/Star Lather Catcher and a Star Wedge Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Hendrick's Witch Hazel and then Pinaud Clubman After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
Sunday Schick shave, November19th 2023 Razor : Schick injector i2 type with hydro magic feature- Mfg 1954-57, mild to tame mid range. Well designed and is nice size in the the hand, with s little care they just last a long time IMO. Had a close comfortable shave this morning. Blade : Schick coated blade(3) sharp and smooth with great longevity. Soap : Razorock Fresco XXX, that nice clean XXX scent with some menthol + excellent lather qualities. Brush : Yaqi "Artic sky" 24mm 3band badger. Excellent lather painter, Luxury pillow like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area. Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups. Post shave : Razorock XXX Fresco with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless). Results : or CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= excellent shave with my Schick i2 injector with a coated Schick injector blade. Have some great shaves!
RazoRock SS Hawk V3 Standard * Schick Proline (D1) AP Shave Co. Orange Resin 24mm 2BED Synthetic Lea Classic Shaving Soap, Aftershave Splash & Aftershave Balm
Monday 20th November E-Type Schick 3D - Schick Swede #4 - Jayaruh 289 - Palmolive - Superdrug Forest Fresh AS - Aloe Vera Gel
Ever-Ready 1912 Single Edge Razor * Gem Super Stainless (NOS) (D1) TRC Cherry Royale 26mm Synthetic Yardley London Shaving Soap (vintage) * B&M Lavender Aftershave
Menthol Monday's Cold Water Shave Cold Water Rinse Virgilio Valobra Shaving Soap Frank Shaving Badger Razorock Black Hawk Feather Professional CWR Hendrick's Witch Hazel Osage Rub The Virgilio Valobra Shaving Soap lathered well with the Frank Shaving Badger brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Razorock Black Hawk razor and a Feather Professional Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Hendrick's Witch Hazel and then Osage Rub. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
MMMonday , November 20th 2023 Razor : MicroMatic OC (button less base plate type)- Mfg 1930-2,V2,1932-41, mid to mid aggressive range with regular newer blades. Built to last for many generations and was the first mass produced TTO in the world, about 4-5 years ahead of Gillette's TTO. Used a spent spine from a old blade to shim the new blade shim (RIGS). Had a close comfortable shave this morning. Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE(8) very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle. Soap : Razorock XXX Fresco, nice clean unique clean scent with excellent lather qualities. Brush : Yaqi " Aqua" 24mm 3band high mountain badger. Excellent lather generator, pillow like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + great lather painter. First badger ever owned, a bit of a slightly brickly at first until used a enough times to make it softer, but great to work the face. It is a different species of badger I believe by its fur coloring. Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area. Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups. Post shave : Razorock Fresco XXX(Slightly mentholated) with some witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless). Results : or CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers=Had a excellent comfortable close shave this morning with my MicroMatic buttonless baseplate with a coated Gem blade. Have some great shaves!
21st November 2023. Brush: Fine 24mm Synthetic. Bowl Lather. Bowl: Tesco's Ceramic 'Cosmo' Side Bowl. Lather: Fine Fresh Vetiver Shaving Soap. Razor: EJ DE89.'kelvin.' (Face) - Lord Silver Star. (D3) Razor: Supply V2 (**) base plate. (Head) - Personna Injector PTFE. (D2) Post: Cold water Face & Head wash with brush squeezing's,/ Cold Water Face & Head Rinse./ Alum Rub./Cold Water Face & Head Rinse./Homemade (~Autumn/Winter mix~) peppermint lavender, eucalyptus, + Tea Tree essential Oils Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel/Cien Aloe Vera Body Lotion./Brut Sport Style ASL.
PAL Adjustable Injector Razor * Supply Black Label Injector Blade (D2) Zingari Man Resin Handle Brush 8 26 MM V11 fanchurian Ariana & Evans Asian Plum Shaving Soap & Aftershave Splash
Tabac Tuesday's Cold Water Shave Cold Water Rinse Tabac Shave Soap Frank Shaving Badger Razorock Black Hawk Feather Professional CWR Hendrick's Witch Hazel Tabac AS The Tabac Shave Soap lathered well with the Frank Shaving Badger brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Razorock Black Hawk razor and a Feather Professional Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Hendrick's Witch Hazel and then Tabac AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
Ever-Ready 1912 Single Edge Razor * Gem Super Stainless (NOS) (D2) TRC Blue Pearlized Ice 24mm Synthetic D.R. Harris Windsor Shaving Soap * Fine Barber Blue Aftershave Splash
