The Double Edge Adventures of Somnos...

[Somnos]

Well the long weekend has come and gone and I hope those that celebrated Easter enjoyed the time with family as best they could.

Today’s razor is one of my earlier Aristocrats made in England and from a No. 66 set. Well made, beautiful and a wonderfully mild razor. Fresh Gillette Platinum blade for today’s shave.

Soap of the day Stirling Orange Chill with the matching AS. I enjoy the orange scent and the menthol kick. Not glacial but very nice.

Lovely three pass BBS shave and finished with a spritz of B&BW Citron to keep that citrus theme going. Stay safe!

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Gillette Aristocrat 1952-54
Blade: Gillette Platinum
Brush: Simpson Special 1
Lather: Stirling Orange Chill
Aftershave: Stirling Orange Chill
Additional Care:
B.I.G. Co. Alum Block
Bath & Body Works Citron

 

[GearNoir]

The British Aristocrats are so much better looking than the American line...

 

[woodpusher]

Have a great day, Ed!

 

[Somnos]

The British Aristocrats are so much better looking than the American line...

I love the American A'crats and am lucky to have quite a few but the Brit A'crats are just so smooth in operation and great shavers. That barber pole handle is brilliance!

Have a great day, Ed!

You too Sam! Stay safe!

 

[NurseDave]

When a super model has to work from home do they just send selfies to the magazines?

 

[Dave in KY]

Gorgeous......................... razor

 

[Somnos]

When a super model has to work from home do they just send selfies to the magazines?

I have no idea...

 

[woodpusher]

 

[Somnos]

24/7...back at ya @woodpusher

 

[Somnos]

When a super model has to work from home do they just send selfies to the magazines?

 

[Smattayu]

Mmmmm...citrus.

 

[Somnos]

Mmmmm...citrus.

Ahhhh yes, @Smattayu that certainly is my jam too!

 

[woodpusher]

Wouldn't that actually be marmalade?

 

[Somnos]

Ahhhhhhhh! I have been browsing the Stirling Soaps catalogue! I have “Stirling Fever”!!!!!! Nooooooo! I am doing the “S” thing! I have three computer screens and an iPad! Damn you CV-19!

 

[Dave in KY]

Let me help you

 

[Somnos]

Let me help you
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@Dave in KY you are my Brother from another Mother...you ARE NOT helping! ps...the Top of the Chain pic was a nice touch...

 

[Somnos]

I have nine Stirling Soaps all with the matching AS and ALL from Carm at Top of the Chain! But all this discussion about Hipter etc, thanks @Dave in KY caused me to @NurseDave says “look”...

 

[Dave in KY]

I have nine Stirling Soaps all with the matching AS and ALL from Carm at Top of the Chain! But all this discussion about Hipter etc, thanks @Dave in KY caused me to @NurseDave says “look”...

.......and ?

 

[Somnos]

.......and ?

Nope I haven’t bought anything since Christmas! I will hold for now......but man Hipster sounds in my wheelhouse...

 

[Dave in KY]

Nope I haven’t bought anything since Christmas! I will hold for now......but man Hipster sounds in my wheelhouse...

@Spider has a set in the BST...........................Just sayin