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SOTD 8 - 14 March 2021

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mtpedals said:
3-13-2021
First shave with the new Stirling Soap CO SS razor. This is the standard plate on the Austin handle. Very smooth and efficient razor. IMO, even the standard plate is more efficient than the Rockwell 6S using the 6 plate with much more blade feel. For those who enjoy blade feel this is a must have.
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Well, I hope you don't hold it where the knurling is, makes me think of a hammer handle.
 
Sun 14th SOTD
Soap B&M The Full Measure of Man - New 1st Use.
Brush Yaqi 26mm Moka Express 2 Band Badger
Razor Gillette New SC
Blade Gillette London Bridge 4th use
Post & Aftershaves Ice Water + Thayers + Hyaluronic + B&M The Full Measure of Man Balm
Much anticipated soap. Received it a few days ago and the initial sniff from the tub was quite a mild scent and unique...very unique...is it cigar, is it tobacco, something else?...hmmm. Today during the lathering, the scent was stronger but I would say only up to mild. I am liking the scent as time goes by...hahaha. Sorta sweet, leathery cigarish...
Took a while before it becomes nicely creamy...have to add in quite some water. The slickness is really good. Overall, I am liking this soap and "may" fall in love later...this is definitely not a love-at-first smell...😅
Shave with razor paired with the blade was a perfect combination! Crisply smooth and comfortable for 3passes even during the atg pass on the chin & lips area without any issues for a mostly BBS finish.
The balm scent is definitely much stronger and I quite like it. Sweet but masculine, leathery, and cigarish. Even my wife says so and my neighbor (don't know anything about shaving soap) says the same. Initially abit sticky on the face but it was alright after 10mins. Nice, soft, and moist feel and I am in the tropics with outside temperature 32C. I went out in the sun and to lunch at a restaurant and it feels great. The aromatic cigarish scent remains 4-5hours later...nice!!
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Last few shaves

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Brush: TF Customs Blue & Gold 30mm Tuxedo 2019 P&C Charity Auction
Razor: Muhle Rocca V4 R94
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (2)
Pre: Shower
Soap: A&G Soapworks Vanilla, Patchouli & Sandalwood
Post: AP Reserve Lavioletta A/S Splash // The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 30 ml // Nivea Sensitive Post Shave Balm
WTG, ATG, Touchups = DFS+

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Brush: TF Customs Clear/Black/Yellow 26mm 2 Band Finest
Razor: Muhle Rocca V4 R94
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (3)
Pre: Shower
Soap: A&G Soapworks Vanilla, Patchouli & Sandalwood
Post: AP Reserve Lavioletta A/S Splash // The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 30 ml // Nivea Sensitive Post Shave Balm
WTG, ATG, Touchups = DFS+

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Brush: TF Customs Green Swirls & Transparent 27mm Rhodium Silvertip
Head: Headblade Moto
Pre: Shower
Soap: Cella Red
Post: AP Reserve Lavioletta A/S Splash // The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 30 ml // Nivea Sensitive Post Shave Balm
WTG, ATG, Touchups = DFS
 
Smelling woodsy today. The sample of Pitralon from @Spider was a great compliment to the soap. I think I'll pick this up.

Trying out all the 3d printed kit today. The HC razor was very light but gave a great and easy shave. Finished the XTG pass with a Gold Dollar 66 SR.


Razor: 3d printed HC Razor / Gold Dollar 66
Blade: Gillette Nacet (4)
Brush: Maggard 26mm Synth, 3d printed Eveready 400 handle.
Soap: CBL Premium Smokey Moutain Cedar
Splash: Pitralon Classic
Balm: DC Ice Cold

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