SOTD September 2021

[TobyC]

15/09/21
SEptember
Pre      - Shower
Brush  - Jayaruh #291 Synthetic Knot
Soap   - Signature Soap Leodis
Razor  - Rolls Razor Aluminium cased Imp #2
Blade  - Rolls Razor '49 / '52
Post    - Cold water Rinse, TC's infused Witch Hazel
Balm   - Barts Balm Amber and Moroccan Jasmine Balm & Lotion
A/S     - Pinaud Gents Gin


Hmmm!
The shave started with a great lather today with the JR synth and Signature soap Leodis - to me a very nice scented soap.
I gave the 1949 blade 50 pre shave laps and away i went, the WTG pass was OK and the blade was cutting, no real drama, i went for the XTG pass and as i got to the more stubborn stubble around the chin area the blade just did not want to play. I popped into the den mid-shave and found a spare 1952 blade, popped it in the handle and it was much better. I then completed an ATG pass with a bit buffing - yes the '52 is much better.
I have been left with a DFS finish, although, i must say when using the Rolls, for me, its all about the experience rather than the finish.
I was expecting a bit of "Whoo Hoo :eek: " from the splash, however, it was not too bad at all.

Stay safe and enjoy your day All

Good Morning, Tony'schin!

I'm only vaguely familiar with the Rolls razor. So when you went for the '52 blade, does that mean you took the blade from another Rolls razor to use on this one. I guessing you are able to date these razors and you have at least a 1949 and 1952? Does this mean the blade on your '49 is not as in good condition as you '52?

Hope you don't mind the questions, but I wanted to understand what you were saying. Sounds like a great shave!

PS...got to admit that I've got to be careful when typing in your username...pretty close to TobyC! 

We're like twins!