So THAT'S a 1935 CC! Neat looking razor. I didn't know what you were talking about. Where does that come from, I know nothing about it.
It a safety razor made by the Swedish company Swing (there's a separate thread here in TSD called "Swedish Swing" or something like that with more info). The 'nick name' "1935 CC" is simply a name I've seen on a couple of sites when this razor was mentioned so I doubt it's an official name in any way shape or form
SoTD for Wednesday, March 5, or a day late, many dollars short. Pre- bergamot balsam and clove (henceforth BBC) pso Soap- Crabtree and Evelyn sandalwood Brush- SOC cherry/boar Razor- Ever Ready 1914 Blade- vintage Gem Super Stainless Rinse- Osage Aftershave- Fine Vetiver Balm- Kiehl's Cologne- Aveda men pureformance This is from yesterday, but I forgot to take my pic before I left the house. Continuing my March birthday celebration of the Ever Ready 1914. The vintage Gem blades are hands down my favorite SE blade. I think I finally found some more. I have bought several vintage packs of Gem blades billed as 'Super Stainless'. They are actually still sold as such, and they are all good blades, but the ones I am chasing have the words 'Super Stainless' printed on them. For some reason, those particular blades seem better than the rest. YMMV. Today was this blades fifth go round. And it keeps on going. Possibly even getting better. This was the inaugural use of my new SOC boar brush. Wow. What a fantastic brush. I read a post on a different forum by a guy complaining about this brush. Said that it was so rough out of the box that he found it unusable. I have to assume that he is made out of pudding, or maybe butter if he found that to be true. This brush is simply amazing, and word on the streets, is that it keeps getting better as it ages. I am giddy at the thought. The last thing to mention is the soap. Tuesday I went out shopping with my girlfriend and son, for the gf's birthday. I used to go shopping and buy all sorts of stuff... records, books, toys, games (both traditional and electronic), shoes...like I said- all sorts of stuff. And Tuesday, I looked at all that stuff. And instead of buying it, I ended up going home with about $300 worth of toiletries, soaps and lotions. What has happened to me? But back to the soap. It was pretty good. Smells nice, lathers well. I do however feel that the lather breaks down fast. However,I don't feel that a soap can be judged in a single use. So, until I use it again, my opinion is on hold.
SOTD Thursday 3-5-2015 Gillette Fat Handled Tech w/Crystal Noxzema Seven Seas SC GP Scuttle Parker Badger Dickinson's WH GB Body Lotion English Leather Cologne
SoTD for Thursday, March 5, or daily driving Pre- BBC oil Soap- Pre de Provence Brush- SOC boar Razor- Ever Ready 1914 Blade- vintage Gem Super Stainless (x6) Rinse- Osage Aftershave- Fine Vetiver Balm- Kiehl's Cologne- penguin These are the items that have settled in as favorites and have become my daily shave. Sometimes the brush will be different, or maybe the soap, but this is what I am going to be doing most mornings for the rest of the month. For that reason, today gets very little commentary. If I am going to be using this daily, I need to wring the details out slowly. Lucky you!
Thor's Day: Prep: Hot shower, Neutrogena Invigorating Face Wash, TSD Jasmine Sambac preshave balm Brush: Simpson 56 Best Badger Soap: Ginger's Garden Grass Stain Menthol Snow Razor: Merkur 41c 1904 OC Blade: Bic Chrome Platinum (3) Passes: WTG, XTG, XTG, ATG (6, 7, 8, 9) Post: Cold water splash, Bloc Osma alum, Dickinson's WH, Captain's Choice Cat o' Nine Tails AS splash Cologne: Maison Francis Kurkdjian's Oud Silk Mood (sample) If there's an easier lathering hard soap than Ginger's Garden, I'd like to hear about it. Maybe it's because using it every day has prevented it from drying completely, or has allowed me to really dial in my technique, but today's lather was so good ('How good was it?' [/Match Game]) that I didn't stop at 3 passes, and went for the ATG pass I've been declining to try for some time now. Naturally, I got a tiny weeper on my upper lip in that pass, but it was only noticeable when I applied the alum to my truly BBS results. Also, let me just say that combining a fairly strongly mentholated shave soap with the Cat o' Nine Tails aftershave splash REALLY wakes up your face. I'm still not a fan of the vanilla and patchouli in the Silk Mood sample, but it does have some interesting interplay with the clove and bay rum of the aftershave.
Oh, I've seen that thread. Thought it was for dance classes. LOL Thanks for the info, neat looking razor.
For the last 4-5 shaves(I need to start keeping track better) I have used my L3 Superspeed and same Dorco blade exclusively. Trying to learn and limit the variables. I decided to change it up today because I've been getting a little raw on the neck....so, today's SOTD 5MAR15 Lather: Neutrogena shave cream Blade: dorco(5?) Razor: MERKUR 34C (only thing changed from previous shaves) Post: cold water rinse and C&E sandalwood post balm WTG/XTG and some WTG OMGosh! No stinging on the cold rinse. Was even able to go over spots smoothly with ease and no tugging without a lot of extra lather. DFS and no irritation today. I've only used the 34c 3times now (because I was wanting to use the SS) the 34c is back at the front of the line, now to try some different blades....until I decide to try another of my classics again.
SOTD Thursday, March 5, 2015 RazoRock Stainless Stealth Slant w UFO Titan Fine XL Rapira Platinum Lux #3 Doug Korn D-7 Blue & White TGN Silvertip 27.5 X 52mm Proraso Red Tub TOBS Sandalwood Aftershave Lotion
I'm absolutely in love with my Ever Readys 1914 and 24....but something about that perticular model of push-button, of yours, that captures my fantasy.....I want one....never tried one.....but I'm already smitten......};^)) an exceptionally nice looking razor, and I'm sure her shaves match her good looks....My intuition tells me theres alot of substance behind her "Come Hither" shape....
Wow! What a Great and Fun looking Kit.......And your 1914 looks very much at home and well loved.....a happy "Little Lather Catcher" can make an incredible shaving companion.....;^)) But then I can tell you have already found this to be true.....Bring her by the SE and Injector Party Thread....share some pics of this beautiful little shaving vixen.....This is the month to spoil these well deserving lovelies..... BTW.....Mr. Droid.....your SOTD.photos have been captivating as of late....Whoot! They reach out and grab me even before I know it's yours....Then I see....and say.....yep, he's got my number.....ha,ha......Nice work, and that '14 appears to be an easy model to work with....The camera just loves her!
Prep : Cold water Razor : Gillette "21 OC with Hibcoinc handle Blade : Kroger SS DE from Israel Brush : VDH Soap : VDH Post : Old Spice The truck came in todays mail so I just had to go with a Gillette.
THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2015 RAZOR: Merkur 41c "1904" Open Comb BLADE: Rapira Platinum Lux (1) BRUSH: Semogue 1320 SOAP: RazoRock XXX AS: Barbasol Pacific Rush Continued improvement with the Merkur "1904". 3 pass shave (WTG, ATG, ATG) with some touch-ups along the jaw as usual. This is an extremely mild razor, but I'm getting the hang of it. Results have been a really nice DFS (probably - I'm not good at this rating thing - BBS, DFS, CCS, UFS...I don't know). All I know is my face is very happy. I've haven't bothered with the alum block and have had next to no feedback from my AS. A side note on the RazoRock XXX. I've never used this soap before, it's really slick and lathers great! BUT, what the heck is up with the fragrance (and I use that term loosely)? I swear it's a cross between old medication and dirty socks. At least it fades fast.
This morning's shave Truefitt & Hill (Rooney) 1/2 Ebony/ Silvertip Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet cream Gillette Nickel Fat Handle Tech Iridium Super blade (2) What a comfortable three passes. Close too. Floid Amber aftershave
