The Fellowship of Cold Water Shavers

Gillette Gold Black Beauty (O3) Razor
Bic Chrome Platinum Blade
Frank Shaving Badger Brush
Omega Shave Soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel w/Lavender
Stetson Black After Shave Balm
Stetson Black Cologne

 

15th August 2020.






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Shaving recipe for today.


Prep: Warm shower / Sanex Men ~ Sensitive Soap Free Shower Body & Face Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Pears ~ Transparent Soap Bar.
Brush: Yaqi 26mm Rainbow Brown Synthetic. (Faux Horse)
Bowl Lather.
Tesco's Ceramic 'Cosmo' Side Bowl.
Lather : Edwin Jagger ~ Limes & Pomegranate Shaving Cream.
Blade: Tiger Platinum.(1)
Razor : Parker 98R.

Post:
Cold Water Face Rinse./Homemade lavender Eucalyptus,+Tea Tree essential Oils Witch Hazel Mixture./Brut ~ Sport Style ASL.
Aloe Vera Gel.


Greetings,
A new shave set up to start the weekend...Maiden shave with the Tiger Platinum blade which was another great match with my hefty parker 98r mowing through my stubble with effortless ease.
The EJ limes & pomegranate shaving cream created a slick protective lather in a short space of time.
A very enjoyable 3 pass +pick ups BBS shave with no errors to report.
Finishing to the shave off with a generous dollop of Aloe Vera Gel.

My face is feeling super smooth and smelling divine.

Stay safe, and enjoy the start of the weekend ladies & gentlemen.

 

awesome gents..

 

Been a while since I tried a cold water shave.
Used a new Feather blade in my Italian OC.
Razorock Green soap.

Was quite nice.
Did a good job.

tp

 

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16th August 2020.


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Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower / Sanex Men ~ Sensitive Soap Free Shower Body & Face Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Pears ~ Transparent Soap Bar.
Brush: Omega 49.
Bowl Lather.
Tesco's Ceramic 'Cosmo' Side Bowl.
Frankenlather : Arko Sensitive + Erasmic Shave Cream.
Blade: Tiger Platinum. (2)
Razor: Baili ~ BD177 Rose Gold TTO.

Post:
Cold Water Face Rinse./Homemade lavender eucalyptus, +Tea Tree essential Oils Witch Hazel Mixture./ Old Spice ~ Bearglove ASL Spray.

Boots ~ Fragrance Free Moisturising Lotion.


A relaxing sunday morning shave.

It's been a while since i last added the Arko sensitive cream to my shave set ups combined together with Erasmic cream created a superb Frankenlather leaving a wonderful post shave feel to my mature skin.
Over the past few months out of all the razors that i've re-acquainted myself with the baili BD177 has totally amazed me how much of a incredibly good razor it is, each and every shave that I've had with this super-speed clone has been consistently good. Today was no exception.

Another very comfortable 3 pass + pick ups near BBS shave with no errors to report.

Finishing the shave off with a generous dollop of Boots ~ Fragrance Free Moisturising Lotion.

My face is feeling silky smooth & smelling divine.

Stay safe, and enjoy you Sunday ladies & gentlemen.

 

Gillette British #58 (1956) Razor
Blue Bird Hi-Stainless Blade
JR #391/Grey & White Synthetic Brush
Pinaud Clubman Shave Soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel w/Lavender
Pinaud Clubman After Shave

 

18th August 2020.





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Shaving recipe for today.



Prep: Warm shower / Sanex Men ~ Sensitive Soap Free Shower Body & Face Gel.


Pre:

Cold wet flannel to my face.

Pears ~ Transparent Soap Bar.

Brush : Semogue 1438.

Bowl Lather.

Tesco's Ceramic 'Cosmo' Side Bowl.

Soap : (Modern) Williams Mug Shaving Soap.

Blade: Tiger Platinum. (3)

Razor: 1950's Gillette Ball End Tech. (US)


Post:

Cold Water Face Rinse./Homemade lavender eucalyptus, +Tea Tree essential Oils Witch Hazel Mixture./ Williams ~ Aqua Velva ASL. (Spanish Version.)

Wilko ~ Men's Moisturiser.


Greetings,

I haven't used the Williams Mug Shaving soap for a while and have forgotten how a good slick protective lather can be achieved from it with added time and patience.

My method of using it is a five minute bloom in tepid or cold water, either gives the same results. Next pore the bloom water over the tips of my damp brush then mix for 2 minutes until i get it to the consistancy i like.

I find williams & other hard soaps such as MWF, Scottish Fine shaving soap,+ Tabac work best when using them on a regular use.

My fondness for this classic old school in-expensive shaving soap grows with each shave.The post shave feel it delivers is superb.

I've yet to have the pleasure of trying the vintage Williams which i assume will be even better.

My vintage Gillette ball end tech performed with excellence and paired up wonderfully with the Tiger Platinum resulting in a comfortable 3 pass + pick ups BBS shave with no errors to report.

Finishing to the shave off with a generous dollop of Wilko ~ Men's Moisturiser.

My face is feeling super smooth & smelling divine.

Stay safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.

 

Voss Open Comb (Germany) Razor
Bic Chrome Platinum Blade
Fuller Boar Brush
Tabac Shave Soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel w/Lavender
Tabac After Shave
Tabac Eau De Cologne

 

SOTD : 20th August 2020.




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Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower / Sanex Men ~ Sensitive Soap Free Shower Body & Face Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Pears ~ Transparent Soap Bar.
Brush : Unbranded Turkish Boar.
Face Lather.
Frankensoap : (Grated) Arko Shave stick + Dettol Original Anti Bacterial Soap & Palmolive Classic Shave Stick.
Blade: Tiger Platinum. (4)
Frankenrazor: Schmidt R10 Handle. / Yaqi DOC Razor Head.


Post:
Cold Water Face Rinse./Homemade lavender eucalyptus, +Tea Tree essential Oils Witch Hazel Mixture./Duru ~ Lemon Cologne.
Creightons ~ Sensitive PSB.

Greetings,
A near Turkish themed shave to finish my shaving week off.
The Tiger Platinum blade has performed wonderfully throughout the week showing no signs of tugging or dulling with each shave.
Another smooth forgiving mid-aggression blade that i will add to my blade rotation in future shaves.
The Yaqi 'DOC' razor head on first appearance looks extremely aggressive, but looks are very deceiving sometimes it's mild, non-aggressive yet efficient.
However, as with any razor either aggressive or non-aggressive if not treated with respect or applying bad shaving technique it'll bite you for sure.
Another pleasurable 3 pass + pick ups near BBS shave with no errors to report.
Finishing to the shave off with a generous dollop of Creightons ~ Sensitive PSB.

My face is feeling super smooth & smelling divine.
Stay safe, and enjoy your Day ladies & gentlemen.

 

I'm not familiar with the Old Spice Bearglove. Sounds intriguing! What can you tell me about it? Nice shave!

 

Gillette Fatboy (G3) Razor
Personna Platinum Chrome (Israeli Red) Blade
Semogue Excelsior Boar Brush
Jeeves Of Hudson St. Cherry Blossom Soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel w/Lavender
Lustray Draggon Noir Eau De Toilette

 

22nd August 2020.



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Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower / Nivea Men ~ DEEP CLEAN Shower Gel.


Pre:

Cold wet flannel to my face.
Pears ~ Transparent Soap Bar / Wilko Men's Shaving Oil.
Brush: Semogue 1438.
Face Lather.
Soap : Phoenix & Beau ~ Citra Royale.
Blade: Gillette ~ 'NOS 94' Super Silver Platinum. (5)
Razor: Merkur 34C.

Post:

Cold Water Face Rinse./Homemade lavender eucalyptus, +Tea Tree essential Oils Witch Hazel Mixture./ Brut Sport Style ASL.
Wilko ~ Men's Aftershave Balm.

Greetings,

A new shave set up to start the weekend..

Carrying on with the the Gillette 'NOS 94' SSP blade which paired together with the Merkur 34C wonderfully.
A very comfortable shave the Gillette 'NOS 94' SSP blade on it's 5th outing still performed with a smooth efficient edge slicing through my stubble with effortless ease with no tugging issues.
An enjoyable 3 pass +pick ups BBS shave with no errors to report.
Finishing to the shave off with a generous dollop of Wilko ~ Men's Aftershave Balm.

My face is feeling super smooth and smelling divine.
Stay safe, and enjoy the start of the weekend ladies & gentlemen.