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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #450 on: December 27, 2012, 09:47:21 PM »
@ Bluebriz:  Hey Brian... glad that your 1st test drive of the Merkur Progress was BBS.  I am looking forward to hearing more.  BTW... as you know I have been intrigued by the Progress and promised myself to purchase one after Christmas.  So... I have a Progress in route.  I can't wait to shave with it.

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Re: Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #451 on: December 27, 2012, 10:05:32 PM »
Thursday, December 27, 2012 SOTD

Razor:  Merkur 37G

Blade:  Polsilver Super Iridium

Cream:  Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood

Brush:  Semogue SOC

Dessert:  Ice cube rub, refrigerated witch hazel

I had a relaxing & magical face (sink) & dome (shower) shave.  The Merkur slant razors are great performers.  They are super efficient.  Mike.....I wanted to say that I just purchased the Cella and I look forward to my 1st Cella test drive when it arrives.



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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #452 on: December 28, 2012, 06:09:46 AM »
You're going to love that Cella, Mel!!
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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #453 on: December 28, 2012, 06:14:41 AM »
Last Safety Razor Shave for 2012: (Late PM 12/27/12)
Head
Razor: Lord
Blade: Derby
Soap: Shave Secret mixed with Headslick and Bee Bald Smooth (yeah, I'm weird)
Exfoliant: Bee Bald Clean

Face: Shaped up beard with Andis clippers then passed above mentioned razor under the chin

Ice cubes, Witch Hazel and Osage Rub on both

Disclaimer: I have to work overnight the next three nights, so it may be possible to sneak one last shave in before the new year sometime Monday. Enjoy your shaves, guys!
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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #454 on: December 28, 2012, 06:15:50 AM »
Yesterday's shave, at the sink:

Edwin Jagger DE89L razor with my Vulfix brush
Shave soap: Cella!!!
Blade: Feather
Exfoliator: BeeBald Clean (in the shower on head and face)
Post shave: BeeBald Smooth on the head
                  Clubman Pinaud on the face and neck to finish up

This is my current favorite combination for shaving. I love the Feather blade and the Cella. Two of my favorite products. I had a MOST excellent shave yesterday!!



                  
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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #455 on: December 28, 2012, 02:50:42 PM »
Had a nice shave just now. Post shower at the sink!

34C
Gillette Yellow 7O'Clock
TGN brush
And Proraso

It was a decent shave 2nd and 3rd passes the later was a little light so I ended up with a super close shave but with a few nicks.

I finished up with the Alum block and Witchhazel. Then used a bit of GFT Skin Food (Lemon and Lime) to bring back a bit of hydration.

Head shave was pre-shower at the sink.

HeadBlade Sport
And Head slick.

Finished with the Witchhazel and Skin Food after the shower.

Squeaky Clean :)
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Re: Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #456 on: January 01, 2013, 11:38:36 AM »
Hello fellow chrome domes.  Just wanted to say that I am enjoying all your SOTD entries.  I hope all your shaves are BBS.  For those on the DE or SE fence.... let us know if we can help.  Yesterday's New Year's Eve SOTD was a very relaxing BBS face (sink) & dome (shower) shave.

I just recently purchased a Merkur Progress from a good friend.  Yesterday I had my 2nd test drive with the Progress.  It is an adjustable DE razor.  With it being an adjustable... I am having fun trying to find a perfect setting.  The Progress has a #1-#5 setting.  So far...I am liking it dialed on #4.  This razor has some heft and fits perfect in my hand.  I love it's feel.

Razor:  Merkur Progress

Blade:  Astra SP

Soap:  Mike's Natural Soap (Lemongrass)

Brush:  Semogue 620

Dessert:  Ice cube rub, refrigerated witch hazel



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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #457 on: January 01, 2013, 03:04:23 PM »
Sounds good Warkawk!

I really want a new adjustable, just need to convince SWMBO that I 'need' more DE's!
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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #458 on: January 02, 2013, 07:43:59 PM »
Glad you're enjoying the progress Warhawk!

Couple of new items for me today, the razor and soap:

Razor: Bakelite slant from italianbarber
Blade: Polsilver
Soap: Razorock sandalwood
Brush: Semogue 1305

Dessert: alum block, rinse, witch hazel, Razorock wax

The razor is lighter than any other razors, so a little pressure was needed. Still, a gloriously pleasurable shave as usual!


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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #459 on: January 05, 2013, 12:12:00 AM »
This was my first time shaving with a razor I had completely honed myself, from setting the bevel right through to getting it shave ready, or at least what I thought was shave ready.  I have a proper shave ready straight on the way from Whipped Dog to compare my work to, but I don't think I was a million miles away.  Apologies for the rushed and somewhat poor photo!

Razor: Boker 11/16 full hollow
Brush: omega boar
Soap: Razorock Cumba Cheech

Dessert: witch hazel and Boots Freshwood balm (UK members I can't recommend this highly enough! Cheap but outstanding!)

One pass with straight, finished with Progress.  I'm definitely climbing on the straight razor train!


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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #460 on: January 05, 2013, 03:35:02 AM »
Wow.... Honing your own straight warns you like a thousand points on the man card!

I am very jealous.!
Lynchy

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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #461 on: January 05, 2013, 07:21:24 AM »
Yesterday's shave, at the sink (face only):

Edwin Jagger DE89L razor with my Vulfix brush
Shave soap: RazoRock Fresco
Blade: Polisilver
Exfoliator: BeeBald Clean (in the shower on head and face)
Post shave: BeeBald Smooth on the head
                  Nivea Extreme After Shave Balm - Cool Kick

Outstanding shave with this combination. Now that I've used the RazoRock Fresco a few times, I'll post up a review later today or tomorrow.
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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #462 on: January 05, 2013, 03:53:38 PM »
Do you guys go ATG with your DE razors?

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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #463 on: January 05, 2013, 03:57:57 PM »
Yep, I do a three pass shave WTG, XTG and the finally ATG.

It's the only way that I get a close shave.
Lynchy

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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #464 on: January 05, 2013, 08:55:39 PM »
Do you guys go ATG with your DE razors?

Yes.... trhree passes for me. WTG, XTG, ATG
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