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Re: Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #540 on: March 22, 2013, 03:58:07 PM »
Thursday, March 22, 2013 SOTD

Razor:  Merkur 37G

Blade:  Polsilver Super Iridium

Soap:  Mystic Water Bay Rum

Brush:  Semogue 610

I had a great BBS face & dome shave.  For any one on the DE or SE fence. . . you do not know what you are missing.  I am glad that this thread is still alive.  I have been super busy with work.  I look forward to hearing and seeing your SOTD pics. 


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Re: Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #541 on: March 24, 2013, 05:10:01 PM »
Sunday, March 24, 2013 SOTD

Razor:  Merkur 37G

Blade:  Personna Med Prep

Cream:  Taylor of Old Bond Street (Sandalwood)

Brush:  TSN Semogue LE 2012

Dessert:  Ice cube rub, refrigerated witch hazel, refrigerated Osage Rub

To all my DE & SE shavers who have not tried out a slant razor. . . you are missing out on a great performing razor.  I always get incredible smooth face & dome shaves every single time.  Enjoy all your shaves.  I know I am.


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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #542 on: March 24, 2013, 07:44:00 PM »
I really wanna try a slant too.  Too many razors, too little time!

Also how's that sandalwood soap from TOBS?  I've got my eye on that brand/smell in particular.

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Re: Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #543 on: March 26, 2013, 08:25:08 PM »
Hi Gents:  Hope all is well with you & your families.  As most of you know. . . I have a few SE razors that I have that I have not used yet other than the CC (Classic Cobra).  The CC is an excellent razor.  I am happy to report that I have finally placed my 1940s-50s Gem G-Bar on its maiden voyage.  I had an incredible face (sink) and dome (shower) with this classic vintage SE razor.

It was a very relaxing & fun SE shave.  I can already tell that I am looking forward to future shaves with this classic beauty.  There is something nostalgic when you shave with anything vintage.  Enclosed is a pic of my Gem G Bar SOTD.  Special thanks to Bluebriz  (Brian) for giving me that push to show some attention to my vintage SE razors.

Monday, March 26, 2013

Razor:  1940s-50s GEM G Bar

Blade:  GEM

Brush:  TSN Semogue 2012 LE

Cream:  Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood

Dessert:  Ice cube rub, refrigerated WH, refrigerated Osage Rub



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Re: Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #544 on: March 26, 2013, 08:27:57 PM »


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Re: Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #545 on: March 26, 2013, 08:31:27 PM »

Isn't she a beauty?!?

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Re: Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #546 on: March 26, 2013, 08:32:07 PM »
@ Smoothsailing... you are gonna love the slant razor whenever you decide to pull the trigger on one.


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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #547 on: March 26, 2013, 09:49:02 PM »
awesome razor!

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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #548 on: March 27, 2013, 01:50:11 AM »
@warhawk It's about time you tried out an SE! ;0). They're amazing razors, I have about 4 or 5 different models I think.  They vary in their aggressiveness just like DEs, but they're beautifully made and built to last.  I've been on a Progress run for a few days, but might have to get an SE ready for tomorrow...

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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #549 on: March 28, 2013, 09:04:30 PM »
Awesome shave today!  Closest one yet using my new shaving cream/after shave that I got in the mail this morning.  Face is BBS after ONE PASS (minus one tiny area I was too lazy to touch up that is always a problem).  Dome is like 90% BBS but that's mostly due to the fact that I'm still learning to dome shave with the DE.

The following applies to face and head shaves

Razor:
Merkur 23C

Blade (not pictured):
Shark (chrome)

Brush (can't see it but it's deep in the scuttle covered with extra lather):
Some kind of pure badger brush not entirely sure where it's from

Pre:
Exfoliating soap & Lucky Tiger Face wash in shower
Shave Secret oil

Cream:
TOBS Jermyn Street Collection, warmed up in the scuttle before shaving

Post:
Cold water followed by
Proraso Aftershave Lotion (was not very lotion like- more like traditional aftershave)
Nivea For Men aftershave balm


Pictured in the back is my awesome new XL shaving scuttle!



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Re: Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #550 on: March 28, 2013, 09:20:52 PM »
Thursday night, March 28, 2013 SOTD

Razor:  1940s-50s GEM G Bar

Blade:  GEM

Brush:  TSN Semogue 2012 LE

Soap:  Mystic Water Soap (Maestrale)

Dessert:  Ice cube rub, refrigerated WH, refrigerated Osage Rub

I had another relaxing, refreshing face (sink) & dome (shower) tonight.  I am really loving the GEM G Bar razor.  If you haven't tried Mystic Water Soap. . . you are in for a treat.  The Maestrale scent is amazing.   Ahhhhhhh. . . life is great!



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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #551 on: March 28, 2013, 09:34:51 PM »
@ smoothsailing:  Congrats on a great safety razor shave.  There is nothing better than the traditional way of shaving.  I love the pic.  TOBS is a great performing shaving cream.  I look forward to  your future SOTD pics.

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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #552 on: March 29, 2013, 11:53:37 AM »
How does one create lather with soap in the shower? I've wondered thos for some time since canned gel is easy but soap is different

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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #553 on: March 29, 2013, 09:34:16 PM »
If I'm lathering in the shower I'll soak the brush in a bowl while washing face, body, and head, then I'll switch off the water for the lathering and shave, just using a little water to rinse razor.

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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #554 on: March 30, 2013, 12:26:10 AM »
Do you just set the bowl on the side of the tub?  I see myself having to create some kind of hanging platform for my shower hahah.  The ground is not flat enough and the tub wall is narrow for my XL scuttle ><

 



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