The Fellowship of Cold Water Shavers

16th January 2021.



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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.
Pears ~ Lemon Flower Transparent Bar Soap + Nuage Menthol shaving Oil.
Brush: Omega 49.
Lather : Williams Mug Shaving Soap.
Blade : Derby Usta. (1)
Razor: Baili ~ BD177 Rose Gold TTO.

Post:
Cold Water Face Rinse./Homemade (~Winter mix~) peppermint lavender, eucalyptus, + Tea Tree essential Oils Witch Hazel Mixture./ Boots ~ Freshwood ASL./Aloe Vera Gel.

Greetings,

(Chinese Razor Week.)

A new shave set up to start the weekend.. Starting the weekend off with the Baili BD177 which is an incredibly good razor, each and every shave that i have had with this super-speed clone has been consistently good...Maiden shave with the Derby Usta which i purchased last year along with some Supershave X blades..

For all intentional purposes i was going to use a 'Derby Premium' blade, but changed my mind at the last minute and used the 'Usta' instead due to forgetting i had yet to try them out...Another great match for the BD177 making a smooth efficient duo.

A very enjoyable 3 pass + pick ups close comfortable /near BBS shave with no errors to report...Finishing the shave off with a small dollop of Aloe Vera Gel.

My face & feeling smooth & smelling divine.

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

 

17th January 2021.



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Shaving Recipe For the day.

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

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Pears ~ Lemon Flower Transparent Bar Soap + Nuage Menthol shaving Oil.
Brush: Anbbas Boar.
Bowl Lather.
Tesco's Ceramic 'Cosmo' Side Bowl.
Lather : Cella Crema Da Barba.
Blade: Derby Usta. (2)
Razor: Jagen David B30.

Post:
Cold Water Face Rinse./Homemade (~Winter mix~) peppermint lavender eucalyptus, + Tea Tree essential Oils Witch Hazel Mixture./ P&G ~ Old Spice Classic ASL./ Creightons ~ Sensitive PSB.

Greetings,

The Jagen David B30 is another super-speed clone razor. It's Smooth maneuverable, and surprisingly efficient paired together with the Derby Usta on it's second use was another great combo.

A relaxing 3 pass + pick ups Close comfortable acceptable sunday morning shave with no errors to report...Finishing the shave off with a small dollop of Creightons ~ Sensitive PSB.

My face is feeling silky smooth & smelling divine.

Stay safe, and enjoy Sunday ladies & gentlemen.

 

Gem G-Bar Razor
Gem Stainless Blade
Surrey Boar/Navy Brass Handle Brush
Victory Shaving Lemon-Lavender-Menthol Soap
Sea Breeze Astringent
Murray & Lanman Florida Water

 

19th January 2021.



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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.
Pears ~ Lemon Flower Transparent Bar Soap + Nuage Menthol shaving Oil.
Brush: Omega 11047 Mixed Midget.
Face Lather.
Lather : Hampshire Wool Fat Lanolin Shaving Soap.
Blade: Derby Usta. (3)
Razor: Kanzy K100.

Post:
Cold Water Face Rinse./Homemade (~Winter mix~) Lavender + Tea Tree Oil Witch Hazel Mixture./ L'0REAL ~ Barber Club Reinforcing ASB.

Greetings,

The kanzy k100 is another comfortable razor to shave with a good balanced weight...What i really like about, it is the closed 'tech type head' which holds the blade rigidly with no blade over-hang a great design feature reducing the risk of catching my ear lobes or under my nose when shaving.

Another enjoyable 3 pass + pick ups close comfortable shave with no errors to report...Finishing to the shave off with a small dollop of L'0REAL ~ Barber Club Reinforcing ASB.

My face is feeling super smooth & smelling divine.

Keep safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.

 

21st January 2021.



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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.
Pears ~ Lemon Flower Transparent Bar Soap + Nuage Menthol shaving Oil.
Brush: Unbranded Turkish Boar.
Face Lather.
Frankensoap : Arko + Palmolive Classic Shave Sticks. (Grated)
Blade: Derby Usta. (4)
Razor: Baili BD 191.

Post:
Cold Water Face Rinse./Homemade (~Winter mix~) Lavender + Tea Tree Oil Witch Hazel Mixture./ Yelken ~ Turkish Lemon Eau De Cologne Spray./Wilko ~ Lemon & Black Pepper Body Butter.

Greetings,

A near Turkish themed shave.

The Derby Usta has performed wonderfully throughout the week, showing no signs of dulling. I could have used the Usta blade for another shave or possible more but i have retired it on a high note...Besides that, i still have a boat load of other DE blades to contend with.
Throughout the week all the razors i have used have been kindly gifted & passed on to me by friends & workmates throughout the years... Finishing off my shaving week off with the Baili BD 191 which i originally bought to build a introduction starter kit for a workmate who was curious to try out traditional wet shaving, but like alot of people he expected too much too soon and reverted back to using disposable/cartridge razors again....So he returned the Baili BD 191 razor to me along with other shaving items thanking me, saying it wasn't for him...Each to their own choice.
My only minor criticism with the Baili BD191 is the handle is slippery when wet, but i rub my fingertips with a alum block which give a better grip when shaving with it.
Like the Baili BD177 Rose Gold TTO & Kanzy K100 razors, the Baili BD 191 has a "closed head design" which gives extra protection and no risk of catching my ear lobes or under my nose with the blade ends when shaving, which i like very much about all three razors.
The long hefty teardrop handle makes the razor 'top heavy' which for my personal preference is a bonus for me as the weight of the razor does all the work with no pressure needed to be added when shaving...A good razor apart from the slippery handle.
All of my shaves this week with the Chinese clone type razors have performed well with good shaving results...Especially the Baili ~ BD177 Rose Gold TTO every shave i have had with this razor has been smooth & acceptable...It just goes to show you can get socially acceptable shaves with inexpensive shaving equipment, with good technique & shaving confidence.A comfortable 3 pass + pick ups near BBS shave with no errors to report.

Finishing to the shave off with a small dollop of Wilko ~ Lemon & Black Pepper Body Butter.

My face is feeling super smooth & smelling divine.

Keep safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.

 

Gillette Fatboy (G3) Razor
Bic Chrome Platinum Blade
Simpson BAC3/Two Band Badger Brush
TOBS Grapefruit Shave Cream
Dickinson's Witch Hazel w/Egyptian Musk
Nivea Deep After Shave

 

23rd January 2021.



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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.
Pears ~ Lemon Flower Transparent Bar Soap + Nuage Menthol shaving Oil.
Brush: Wilkinson Sword Boar.
Face Lather.
Lather : Scottish Fine Shaving Soap.
Blade : Parker ~ Premium Platinum. (1)
Razor: Parker 94r.

Post:
Cold Water Face Rinse./Homemade (~Winter mix~) peppermint lavender, eucalyptus, + Tea Tree essential Oils Witch Hazel Mixture./ Brut Attraction Totale ASL./ Nivea Men Creme.

Greetings,

(Parker Razor & blade duo week.)

Another new shave set up to start the weekend...I haven't used my parker razors or the premium platinum blade for a while, so this week will be a parker razor & blade duo week...Starting off with the 94r ,which is a sturdy hefty efficient lady that hold's no prisoners to face stubble i was BBS after the 3rd pass but carried on with the pick up pass just for the sheer pleasure of the shave.

A enjoyable 3 pass + pick ups close comfortable /near BBS shave with no errors to report...Finishing the shave off with small dollop of Nivea Men Creme.

My face & feeling smooth & smelling divine.

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

 

24th January 2021.


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Shaving Recipe For the day.

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

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Pears ~ Lemon Flower Transparent Bar Soap + Nuage Menthol shaving Oil.
Brush: Chinese Unbranded Silvertip Fibre.
Bowl Lather.
Tesco's Ceramic 'Cosmo' Side Bowl.
Uber/Superlather: Arko Sensitive Shaving Cream + Williams Mug Shaving Soap.
Blade: Parker ~ Premium Platinum. (2)
Razor: Parker 89r.

Post:
Cold Water Face Rinse./Homemade (~Winter mix~) peppermint lavender eucalyptus, + Tea Tree essential Oils Witch Hazel Mixture./ Gummy ~ Traditional Turkish Lavender Cologne./ Aloe Vera Gel.

Greetings,

The efficiency of the parker 3 piece models is superb, matched together with parker PP blade made a wonderful smooth effective duo.
A relaxing 3 pass + pick ups Close comfortable Sunday morning shave with no errors to report...Finishing the shave off with a small dollop of Aloe Vera Gel.

My face is feeling silky smooth & smelling divine.

Stay safe, and enjoy Sunday ladies & gentlemen.

 

SOTD : 26th January 2021.



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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.
Pears ~ Lemon Flower Transparent Bar Soap + Nuage Menthol shaving Oil.
Brush: Yaqi ~ 24mm Naples Tuxedo Synthetic.
Face Lather.
Lather : Kent Luxury shaving Soap.
Blade: Parker ~ Premium Platinum. (3)
Razor: Parker 22r.

Post:
Cold Water Face Rinse./Homemade (~Winter mix~) Lavender + Tea Tree Oil Witch Hazel Mixture./ Brut Splash-on Lotion./ The Real Shaving Co ~ SPF15 Anti-Ageing Moisturiser.

Greetings,

A wonderful smooth efficient razor & blade duo. I've mentioned in my past postings that the shaving products produced in the sub continents don't get the credit they rightly deserve.
Another enjoyable 3 pass + pick ups close comfortable shave with no errors to report.

Finishing to the shave off with a small dollop of The Real Shaving Co. ~ SPF15 Anti-Ageing Moisturiser...A wonderful post shave for the winter elements.

My face is feeling super smooth & smelling divine.

Keep safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.

 

Gillette ABC Pocket Edition 500 (?) Thin Handle Razor
Astra SP Blade
JR #236/30mm Tuxedo Brush
Art Of Shaving Sandalwood Soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel w/Egyptian Musk
Aqua Velva Musk After Shave

 

28th January 2021.




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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.
Pears ~ Lemon Flower Transparent Bar Soap + Nuage Menthol shaving Oil.
Brush: Fine 24mm Synthetic.
Face Lather.
Soap: Vie-Long Shave Stick.
Blade: Parker ~ Premium Platinum. (4)
Razor: Parker 87r.

Post:
Cold Water Face Rinse./Homemade (~Winter mix~) Lavender + Tea Tree Oil Witch Hazel Mixture./ P&G Old Spice Original ASL./Aloe Vera Gel.

Greetings,

Another wonderful performance from the Parker 87r/PP blade to finish the week off in style...Each and every shave that i have had with the Parker 87r the results have been excellent today was no exception.

A comfortable 3 pass + pick ups near BBS shave with no errors to report...Finishing to the shave off with a small dollop of Aloe Vera Gel.

My face is feeling super smooth & smelling divine.

Keep safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.