The Fellowship of Cold Water Shavers

Schick E (Navy) Razor
Personna PTFE Blade
Surrey Boar Brush
Williams Shave Soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel w/Lavender
Lucky Tiger Aspen After Shave

 

BLAH!!

 

13th October 2020.




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Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower / Original Source ~ Tingly Mint & Tea Tree Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Simple ~ Sensitive Bar Soap + Wilko Men's shave Oil.
Brush : Yaqi ~ 24mm Sagrada Familia Synthetic.
Face Lather.
Soap : OSP ~ Neroli Shaving Soap.
Blade: Ladas Super Stainless. (1)
Razor: FaTip Grande.

Post:

Cold Water Face Rinse./Homemade peppermint Lavender, +eucalyptus, Tea Tree Oil Witch Hazel Mixture./ 4711 ~ Eau De Cologne/ASL./Aloe Vera Gel.

Greetings,

Early morning cold water shave...This morning i was curious to try the Ladas blade in my FaTip Grande which is a more aggressive razor than the mild non-aggressive Yaqi DOC Head i had in my previous shave the verdict was another comfortable duo, which to be honest i wasn't sure if it would have worked but it did wonderfully, feeling comfortably smooth and efficient.

A 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 & smelling divine.

Stay safe, and enjoy your Day ladies & gentlemen.

 

Gillette New Standard Razor
Personna Platinum Chrome (Israeli Red) Blade
Wontshed Boar (restored) Brush
Tabac Shave Soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel w/Lavander
Tabac After Shave
Tabac Eau De Cologne

 

15th October 2020.




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Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower / Original Source ~ Tingly Mint & Tea Tree Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Simple ~ Sensitive Bar Soap + Wilko Men's shave Oil.
Brush : Turkish Unbranded Boar.
Face Lather.
soap : Arko Shave Stick.
Blade: Ladas Super Stainless. (2)
Razor: Lord L125.

Post:
Cold Water Face Rinse./Homemade peppermint Lavender, + eucalyptus, Tea Tree Oil Witch Hazel Mixture./ Arko ~ Comfort A/S Cologne./ Wilko ~ Men's Aftershave Balm.

Greetings,

A wonderful razor / blade combo to finish my shaving week off in style.

The Egyptian made razor is another razor i've infrequently used since it was passed on to me today is another example to myself that you don't need expensive shaving products to have socially acceptable shaves...However, it's always nice to use my what i consider "posher shaving items" in my den, but equally the same with my least expensive as i appreciate both and get the same pleasure & enjoyment from both.
I never forget my humble beginning's when i first entered into the wonderful world of traditional wet shaving...Another pleasurable 3 pass + pick ups near 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 & smelling divine.

Stay safe, and enjoy your Day ladies & gentlemen.

 

Gillette Gold Black Beauty (O3) Razor
Bic Chrome Platinum Blade
Frank Shaving Badger Brush
Jeeves Of Hudson St. Cherry Blossom Soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel w/Lavender
Adidas Dynamic Pulse After Shave

 

17th October 2020.




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Shaving recipe for today.


Prep: Warm shower / Original Source ~ Tingly Mint & Tea Tree Shower Gel.

Pre:

Cold wet flannel to my face.

Simple ~ Sensitive Bar Soap + Wilko Men's shave Oil.
Brush: Yaqi ~ Naples 24mm Synthetic.
Face Lather.
Soap: Monsavon au lait.
Blade: Mers ~ Supershave X Platinum. (1)
Razor: Muhle R41.

Post:

Cold Water Face & head Rinse./Homemade peppermint lavender, eucalyptus +Tea Tree essential Oils Witch Hazel Mixture./ Calvin Klein ~ Eternity For Men ASL./ Aloe Vera Gel.


Greetings,

A new shave set up to start the weekend...Second outing with the Mers Supershave X Platinum which paired together nicely with the Muhle R41 making a smooth efficient duo.
As always this inexpensive soap provided a luxurious protective slick lather....The monsavon au lait has become one of my favourite shaving soaps, the post shave feeling it gives is absolutely superb, making each shave i have with it a very enjoyable shaving experience....Outstandingly good what more can i say.

A pleasurable 3 pass + pick ups near 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.

 

18th October 2020.




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Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower / Original Source ~ Tingly Mint & Tea Tree Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Simple ~ Sensitive Bar Soap + Wilko Men's shave Oil.
Brush: Anbbas Boar.
Face Lather.

Soap : Haslinger ~ Schafmilch Sheep Milk

Blade: Mers ~ SuperShave X Platinum. (2)

Razor: Baili BD 191.

Post:

Cold Water Face Rinse./Homemade peppermint lavender eucalyptus, + Tea Tree essential Oils Witch Hazel Mixture./ Nivea Men ~ 2 Phase ASL./ Creightons ~ Sensitive PSB.

A relaxing Sunday morning shave.

It's been a while since i last used the The Haslinger Sheep soap is a magnificent performer with only a slight clean pleasant fragrance 'to my nose'.
I personally find the vast majority of shaving soap scents disappear once i have rinsed my face with cold water.
The schafmilch sheep milk soap texture reminds me of MWF/ Kent shaving soap which all contain lanolin of which my mature skin type loves, what i instantly liked about it was it lathered without the addition of blooming creating a wonderful luxurious slick protective lather which doesn't dissipate on my face between each pass leaving a superb post shave feel.

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

Finishing the shave off with a generous dollop of Creightons ~ Sensitive PSB.

My face is feeling silky smooth & smelling divine.

Stay safe, and enjoy you Sunday ladies & gentlemen.

 

Ever-Ready 1912 (England) Razor
Gem Stainless Blade
Semogue Excelsior Boar Brush
Proraso/Love My Skin Spearmint Soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel w/Lavender
Barbasol Brisk After Shave

 

20th October 2020.




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Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower / Original Source ~ Tingly Mint & Tea Tree Shower Gel.
Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Simple ~ Sensitive Bar Soap + Wilko Men's shave Oil.
Brush : Omega 10077.
Face Lather.
Soap : Proraso ~ Sandalwood.
Blade: Mers ~ SuperShave X Platinum. (1)
Razor: Ming Shi 2000s (Settings) 2.5-wtg,2.5-wtg, 3-atg+pick ups.

Post:
Cold Water Face Rinse./Homemade peppermint Lavender, +eucalyptus, Tea Tree Oil Witch Hazel Mixture./ Boots ~ Freshwood ASL./L'0REAL ~ Barber Club Reinforcing ASB.


Greetings,

Early morning cold water shave,

I've mentioned in my past posting the Ming Shi 2000s is by far the most assertive/aggressive of all my adjustable razors.
The Ming Shi 2000s has a strong Love/Hate reputation within the wet shaving community...Mine was past on to me by a family friend, i also have a spare one too which i purchased myself as a spare both of them have good blade alignment, i personally find it to be a very good assertive razor. However, even on it's lowest setting it's still a very aggressive razor you must be it's master instantly when shaving with this Chinese made princess, It doesn't allow bad technique, or lack of concentration and most importantly the lightest of touch and much respect is vital if not, it'll bite you for sure.
Another excellent razor & blade duo mowing through my stubble with effortless ease..A enjoyable 3 pass + pick ups BBS near shave with no errors to report.

Finishing to the shave off with a generous dollop of L'0REAL ~ Barber Club Reinforcing ASB.

My face is feeling super smooth & smelling divine.

Stay safe, and enjoy your Day ladies & gentlemen.

 

Gillette Blue Tip (C4) Razor
Derby Extra Stainless Blade
German (?) Boar (restored) Brush
Reef Point Dragon's Blood Soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel w/Lavender
Reef Point Dragon's Blood w/Menthol AS Balm