King Gillette Weekend
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Simpson Commodore 2 best
Shannon's Soaps Iberia
'53 Super Speed
Lord Silver Star (1)
Speick splash
Lalique pour Homme EdP
Shannon's Soaps Iberia
'53 Super Speed
Lord Silver Star (1)
Speick splash
Lalique pour Homme EdP
A very nice shave today.
'48 - '50 Aristocrat
Polsilver Stainless
Captain's Choice Ceramic Lather Bowl
Rudy Vey Shavemac 2 Band
Ethos Colonia
Captain's Choice Sandalwood
'48 - '50 Aristocrat
Polsilver Stainless
Captain's Choice Ceramic Lather Bowl
Rudy Vey Shavemac 2 Band
Ethos Colonia
Captain's Choice Sandalwood
Omega 11574 boar
Regiment Shave Soap Fiddlers' Green
'53 Super Speed
Lord Silver Star (6)
Avon Everest
Coty Aspen cologne
Regiment Shave Soap Fiddlers' Green
'53 Super Speed
Lord Silver Star (6)
Avon Everest
Coty Aspen cologne
Razor: Gillette 1912 ABC Pocket Edition #503, Silver floral pattern
Blade: Rapira Stainless
Brush: Mistic Brush Silvertip Badger
Pre-Shave: Proraso White Pre-Shave Cream
Lather: Noble Otter Plunder
Aftershave: Old Spice Classic
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Nivea Post Shave Balm
'48 - '50 Aristocrat
Polsilver Stainless
Captain's Choice Ceramic Lather Bowl
Rudy Vey Shavemac 26mm 2 Band Silvertip
Ethos Lavender
Vanilla Highball
Splendid shave!
Polsilver Stainless
Captain's Choice Ceramic Lather Bowl
Rudy Vey Shavemac 26mm 2 Band Silvertip
Ethos Lavender
Vanilla Highball
Splendid shave!
Simpson Commodore 2 best
Heritage Hill Libertas
'66 Tech
Tatra Platinum (1)
La Toja splash
Dunhill Edition EdT
Heritage Hill Libertas
'66 Tech
Tatra Platinum (1)
La Toja splash
Dunhill Edition EdT
| Date | 31.03.2024 |
| 366 daily shaves | 091/366 |
| Razor | Blade | Brush |
| Gillette UK Aristocrat OC | Shark Chrome (7) | Omega 10108 |
| Preshave | Soap | Postshave |
| Cold splash KCG Face Wash | Mike’s Natural Soaps Barbershop (72+73) | Cold splash Proraso Green Balm |
| Passes | WTG XTG ATG and touch up |
| Process Quality (details here) | Blade Sharpness |
| 9/10 (Minor redness) | 5/10 (Sharp) |
| Effectiveness | Shave Comfort |
| 8.75/10 (DFS+++) | 9/10 (Butterysmooth) |
| Notes: |
Summary. A superb Easter Sunday shave! The pairing of this blade and this razor is phenomenal and makes the OC turn up a notch in performance. Happy Easter everyone!
For extended shave notes click here.
Enjoy your Easter Sunday!
| Date | 01.04.2024 |
| 366 daily shaves | 092/366 |
| Razor | Blade | Brush |
| Gillette UK Aristocrat SB | Durable Sharp Titanium (1) | ABW STF XL |
| Preshave | Soap | Postshave |
| Cold splash KCG Face Wash | Mike’s Natural Soaps Barbershop (74) | Cold splash Proraso Green Balm |
| Passes | WTG XTG ATG and touch up |
| Process Quality (details here) | Blade Sharpness |
| 8/10 (Redness) | 5/10 (Sharp) |
| Effectiveness | Shave Comfort |
| 8.25/10 (DFS++) | 6/10 (Harsh) |
| Notes: |
Summary. First official shave for Vintage April. Good shave in terms of results. Just is still out on the blade though. Phenomenal brush.
For extended shave notes click here.
Enjoy your shave!
April 1st 2024
Gillette Slim Adjustable @7
Schick Ultra Platinium (1)
Shavemac Silvertip DO1
Palmolive
Floid The Genuine
Gillette Slim Adjustable @7
Schick Ultra Platinium (1)
Shavemac Silvertip DO1
Palmolive
Floid The Genuine
| Date | 06.04.2024 |
| 366 daily shaves | 097/366 |
| Razor | Blade | Brush |
| Gillette Tech (US prewar) | Durable Sharp Titanium (6) | Abe’s Brush Works G5C |
| Preshave | Soap | Postshave |
| Cold splash KCG Face Wash | Mike’s Natural Soaps Barbershop (79) | Cold splash Proraso Green Balm |
| Passes | WTG XTG ATG and touch up |
| Process Quality (details here) | Blade Sharpness |
| 10/10 (Clean) | 5/10 (Sharp) |
| Effectiveness | Shave Comfort |
| 8.25/10 (DFS++) | 7/10 (Comfortable) |
| Notes: |
Summary. Calm relaxing shave this Saturday. Nice start of the weekend!
For extended shave notes click here.
Enjoy your shave!
Saturday April 6
Gillette Slim Adjustable
Schick Ultra Platinium (3)
Shavemac Silvertip DO1
Palmolive
RR Mudder Focker
Gillette Slim Adjustable
Schick Ultra Platinium (3)
Shavemac Silvertip DO1
Palmolive
RR Mudder Focker
