SOTD - May 2020

[Tony'schin]

11/05/20
Pre: Shower
Brush: Simpson Chubby 2
Soap: OSP Eucalyptus & Menthol
Razor: Colonial General V2 Stainless
Blade: Feather PB (5)
Post shave: Cold water splash, EO Infused Astringent
Balm: Proraso Green
Aftershave: OSP Eucalyptus & Menthol



After yesterdays really close and comfortable shave with the OC Unmentionable there was not a lot to remove today.
2 Passes with the wonderfully smooth General V2, 1st WTG then a Mixed ATG & XTG pass leaving me BBS and very comfortable.
A nice post shave starting with a cold water splash and finishing with the Proraso Green Balm and OSP splash.
Sitting here in a nice Menthol glow.
Stay safe and Enjoy your day All.

[TobyC]

TobyC the Baton handles are quite nice. Some days I have issues with my hands having had carpal tunnel surgery on both hands. The Batons are very comfortable to use even on those days.There are several different versions too. Here is how much I like them.

I looked yesterday on the bay and found two Treets with batons, one had a broken handle and the other looked trashed, like stepped on. I'm gonna keep looking.
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[GAW9576]

So I had 2 ER visits today. Early shave late posting.







Yep that's right I used 2 Ever-Ready 1912s today. A British Peerless and an American with chain link handle. Unfortunately I am out of SS blades. I thought I had another 10 pack of them. Luckily I had a Pal carbon blade and I have a few Treet Carbons left that @flintstone65 gave me. I'm not a huge fan of the carbon blades but it better than nothing. Oddly the British ER seemed milder than the American. Which os the opposite of what I've heard. I am going to have to take a closer look at both razors. Maybe some adjustments are needed. Anyway overall a good shave. I will have to revisit this comparison shave at a later date.

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TobyC the Baton handles are quite nice. Some days I have issues with my hands having had carpal tunnel surgery on both hands. The Batons are very comfortable to use even on those days.There are several different versions too. Here is how much I like them.

I looked yesterday on the bay and found two Treets with batons, one had a broken handle and the other looked trashed, like stepped on. I'm gonna keep looking.
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I looked for over a year to find this one. Saw several that were pretty rough along the way. Be patient and wait for a good one.

[TobyC]

So I had 2 ER visits today.  Early shave late posting.







Yep that's right I used 2 Ever-Ready 1912s today. A British Peerless and an American with chain link handle. Unfortunately I am out of SS blades. I thought I had another 10 pack of them. Luckily I had a Pal carbon blade and I have a few Treet Carbons left that @flintstone65 gave me. I'm not a huge fan of the carbon blades but it better than nothing. Oddly the British ER seemed milder than the American. Which os the opposite of what I've heard. I am going to have to take a closer look at both razors. Maybe some adjustments are needed. Anyway overall a good shave. I will have to revisit this comparison shave at a later date.

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TobyC the Baton handles are quite nice. Some days I have issues with my hands having had carpal tunnel surgery on both hands. The Batons are very comfortable to use even on those days.There are several different versions too. Here is how much I like them.

I looked yesterday on the bay and found two Treets with batons, one had a broken handle and the other looked trashed, like stepped on. I'm gonna keep looking.
.

I looked for over a year to find this one. Saw several that were pretty rough along the way. Be patient and wait for a good one.

That's the plan, normal wear is OK, but I don't want someone's abused leftovers.

[Grassy]

Ever Ready 1909

Ever Ready 100s/SHD
Gem PTFE
RR Black Label
The Warden a/s

   

The 1909 never disappoints and the SHD is a great knot in this little brush.

[Wchnu]

Ever Ready 1909

Ever Ready 100s/SHD
Gem PTFE
RR Black Label
The Warden a/s



The 1909 never disappoints and the SHD is a great knot in this little brush.

Show off.  That beautiful brush and a 1909....

[Wchnu]

Had a great Tabac Tuesday shave earlier today. The Schick F never disappoints.

[Tony'schin]

13/05/20
Pre: 1912 Citrus Musk
Brush: Alpha Outlaw Titanium G4 Synth
Soap: 1912 Citrus Musk
Razor: Colonial General V2 Stainless
Blade: Feather PB (6)
Post shave: Alum Block, cold water splash, Witch Hazel
Balm: Tony'schin's Neroli & Orange infused Argan Oil
Aftershave: 1912 Citrus Musk


A wonderful shave today, hands down the best of this week. So Smooth and so comfortable.
Stay safe and enjoy your day All.

[AndyD]

Great shave with the Micromatic, Jayaruh 77 and Derby! Glad to see TOST3 up and running, I appreciate everybody’s hard work. 

   

[Tony'schin]

15/05/20
Pre: 1912 Scottish Heather
Brush: Vintage Butterscotch Culmak Plus 1950
Soap: 1912 Scottish Heather
Razor: Colonial General V2 Stainless
Blade: Feather PB (8)
Post shave: Cold water splash, Homemade Witch Hazel
Balm: Arran Machrie
Aftershave: Arran Machrie


Some wonderful shaves this week finishing with the General V2.
Although i have also enjoyed using a very assertive unmentionable this week who is a most handsome devil and very good at what he is supposed to do, i am not 100% sure it would get a regular spot in my rotation, i have better "suited to me" razors to use.
BBS, Feeling and smelling real good.
Stay Safe and enjoy your day all