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SOTD 10 -16 September 2018
- Thread starter celestino
- Start date
SV Cosmo
Paladin PK-47 Select Badger
Bespoke Damascus shavette / Feather ProGuard
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
A hero's shave today, in honor of a great man, our Grapefruit Sandalwood soap and splash. I stropped my razor on this handmade, custom strop from Flaquito Leather.
FRIDAY SOTD ::::: September 14, 2018:
Pre-shave Oil: Floïd
Cream: PannaCrema Nuàvia Blu (sample)
Brush: Whipped Dog tall amber handle silvertip 24mm
Razor: GEM G-Bar
Blade: GEM Personna Super Stainless (2)
Post Splash: Humphreys Cucumber Melon Witch Hazel
After Shave: Floïd Black
SATURDAY SOTD ::::: September 15, 2018:
Pre-shave Oil: Maggard Razors Grapefruit
Cream: PannaCrema Nuàvia Verde (sample)
Brush: Ever-Ready F40 original boar 20mm
Razor: Enders Speed Razor shallow comb
Blade: Enders Made by Christy (1) (shimmed)
Post Splash: Dickinson’s Original Witch Hazel unscented
After Shave: Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue Cooling
After Shave Balm: Nivea Men Sensitive
Saturday's shave was an adventure. I received the Enders Speed Razor a couple of days ago. It seemed unused, the razor in mint condition with the box in excellent shape for having been produced in the early 1930s, the blade in the razor still in its paper, a pristine instruction sheet, and an unopened pack of 5 blades. After figuring out how to load the razor and a clean up I discovered the blades were not Enders Speed Blades. The blades didn't have the "wings" on either side to snap them into place within the cap. After pondering a bit, and knowing that some shavers have trimmed injector blades and shimmed them with an original blade, I decided to give it try. I'd never shimmed before but what the hell! The blades I had were the same width as the original so after a bit of trial and error I had one snug against the guard and the original protruded enough at the top to insure that only one blade would touch my face. I shaved very gingerly with a light touch but still got a lot of blade feel. But no nicks, weepers or irritation. Initially I thought I had only a passable shave but a little later my skin felt quite stubble free except for the lower part of my neck on one side. I'll probably use this blade once or twice again. I plan on ordering a couple of packs of correct blades to see if I get a noticeable difference. All in all I am happy with the shave and glad I have the razor.
Pre-shave Oil: Floïd
Cream: PannaCrema Nuàvia Blu (sample)
Brush: Whipped Dog tall amber handle silvertip 24mm
Razor: GEM G-Bar
Blade: GEM Personna Super Stainless (2)
Post Splash: Humphreys Cucumber Melon Witch Hazel
After Shave: Floïd Black
SATURDAY SOTD ::::: September 15, 2018:
Pre-shave Oil: Maggard Razors Grapefruit
Cream: PannaCrema Nuàvia Verde (sample)
Brush: Ever-Ready F40 original boar 20mm
Razor: Enders Speed Razor shallow comb
Blade: Enders Made by Christy (1) (shimmed)
Post Splash: Dickinson’s Original Witch Hazel unscented
After Shave: Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue Cooling
After Shave Balm: Nivea Men Sensitive
Saturday's shave was an adventure. I received the Enders Speed Razor a couple of days ago. It seemed unused, the razor in mint condition with the box in excellent shape for having been produced in the early 1930s, the blade in the razor still in its paper, a pristine instruction sheet, and an unopened pack of 5 blades. After figuring out how to load the razor and a clean up I discovered the blades were not Enders Speed Blades. The blades didn't have the "wings" on either side to snap them into place within the cap. After pondering a bit, and knowing that some shavers have trimmed injector blades and shimmed them with an original blade, I decided to give it try. I'd never shimmed before but what the hell! The blades I had were the same width as the original so after a bit of trial and error I had one snug against the guard and the original protruded enough at the top to insure that only one blade would touch my face. I shaved very gingerly with a light touch but still got a lot of blade feel. But no nicks, weepers or irritation. Initially I thought I had only a passable shave but a little later my skin felt quite stubble free except for the lower part of my neck on one side. I'll probably use this blade once or twice again. I plan on ordering a couple of packs of correct blades to see if I get a noticeable difference. All in all I am happy with the shave and glad I have the razor.
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Thanks, Celestino!......BTW, how's that big Shavemac bulb (in the blue beehive) breaking in?
Thanks. Someone from that other site is sending me a pack for blades so I can try it again without hesitation.
celestino
The SOTD Thread Maestro
It is taking a very, very long time to break in with its massive knot (35 mm), but, hopefully, in another year or two, it'll be ready to use daily. ?
SUNDAY SOTD ::::: September 16, 2018
Pre-shave Oil; Maggard Razors Eucalyptus
Soap: Barrister & Mann Barrister’s Reserve Cool (sample)
Brush: PAA The Green Ray Hybrid Tribble Synthetic 24/57mm
Razor: Schick Type C2 Repeating closed comb
Blade: Vintage Schick (1)
Post Splash: Thayer Lavender Witch Hazel
After Shave: Barrister & Mann Barrister’s Reserve Cool
After Shave Balm: Nivea Men Sensitive
Pre-shave Oil; Maggard Razors Eucalyptus
Soap: Barrister & Mann Barrister’s Reserve Cool (sample)
Brush: PAA The Green Ray Hybrid Tribble Synthetic 24/57mm
Razor: Schick Type C2 Repeating closed comb
Blade: Vintage Schick (1)
Post Splash: Thayer Lavender Witch Hazel
After Shave: Barrister & Mann Barrister’s Reserve Cool
After Shave Balm: Nivea Men Sensitive