SOTD - January 2021

[Tony'schin]

26/01/21
Vintage Month - Razor #26

Pre: Shower
Brush: Simpson Duke 3
Soap: Tabac
Razor: Wilkinson Sword 7 day set
Edge : Stropped original / Modified GEM (Trial)
Post shave: Alum, Cold water Rinse,  TC's infused Witch Hazel
Balm: Vintage Tabac Black
Aftershave: Tabac EDT


A bit of a trial today, inspired by twhite's post, i decided to give the Wilkinson a new Blade, using a modified GEM.

I used a 9-10 shave old Blade for the trial, following instruction i removed the spine and trimmed the blade down to 11mm with some heavy duty scissors then refitted the spine, hey! this looks as though it will work!



So, 1st pass RH using the original blade, nice and smooth - no issues
Dry hands, switch blades and completed the LH side, now then, although the blade is not new it works! with a very audible sound track - No issues, I lathered up again and completed a full XTG pass with the modified blade - spot on.
Dried hands and switch blade again to do some ATG touch up.
What a happy shaver, a very involving shave ending up with a DFS finish.
Feeling real good and smelling very 1970's
Stay safe and enjoy your day All.