💈 💈 💈 SOTD - “SINGLE EDGE RAZOR THEME WEEK” - July 24th - July 30th, 2023 💈 💈 💈

[SharpieB]

Hello B&Bers!

I hope everyone is enjoying the summer weather (and winter for those of you on the other side of the globe).

This SOTD Weekly Theme is all about Single Edged razors... Straight razors, GEMs, Razorock Hawks, Supply Co., Wolfman WR3s annd WR4s, Schick Injectors, Kamisori style, anything using Artist Club blades, etc.! Anything that only uses a single blade edge. Even a disposable BIC Metal qualifies.

We want to see you showcase your favourite SE razors - modern or vintage. Let’s see what you have!

Nothing SE themed? Please still post a pic of your usual shaving setups. Or post pics of your usual SOTD or just tell us all about it. Let’s see lots of SE images this week!

As always, the weekly themes are just a suggestion, but being creative and having fun IS mandatory. We encourage you to post or shoot photos of your Shave Gear of the Day regardless of the theme as sticking with the theme is NOT mandatory but encouraged.

Let’s see your Single Edged themed shaving setups!

 

[ram57]

Menthol Monday SOTD

Razor: Steampunk Gillette Slim Adjustable I-4
Blade: Gillette Nacet (D1)
Brush: Semogue 2020 TSN LE Boar 24mm
Bowl: Supply Provision Marble 4.5"
Pre-Shave Scrub: PAA Ice Cube 2
Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Unscented
Shave Soap: Tim's Ruby Red Iced (Koolada)
Balm: Nancy Boy Cooling
Aftershave: The Holy Black Ruby Red Creeper​

 

[purecro]

High Efficiency July 2023


Razor: Rex Konsul (settings 6.5, 5.5, 4)
Blade: Wizamat Super Iridium
Brush: B and B Contributors Brush 2023
Preshave: PAA The Cube
Soap: Areffa Discoverer
Aftershave: Areffa Discoverer Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cream Extra Dry (on neck area, more prone to irritation and 10 minutes after using splash on face), works very nicely


(If this is too long for your reading you can skip of course or even if it was shorter you can always skip, this is just my thoughts after a shave )

Today was just a simple shave. I have not used the Rex Konsul in a while and wanted to use it again. Thoroughly enjoyed it as usual. Really a terrific razor, smooth, efficient.

This was my first time using a Wizamat Super Iridium and it will be one of my favorites, much like the Polsilver Super Iridium already is. This is a sharp, smooth blade and paired with the Konsul it was terrific, I really enjoyed it.

Areffa Discoverer, used it times before, really enjoy it. Its a great soap, provides great slickness during shaving, I really enjoy the scent and post shave feel as well.

The Neutrogena Hydro Boost is pretty good, it works nicely.

Overall great shave. My first pass WTG at 6.5, second pass WTG with touchs at 5.5, 3rd pass ATG at 4 leaving me a nice DFS+/BBS with no cuts, nicks weepers or irritation or I should say very little to the point where I call it zero. Probably my shortest write up alot of the stuff I used today I already have but regardless a thoroughly enjoyable shave.

 

[amateur]

SOTD 24.07.2023
I wish you all a wonderful day

 

[something better]

Been shaving with my leaf thorn, single edge, razor

 

[CRISANTO]

Monday, July 24, 2023.

Lodrino: La Riviera, shaving soap & lotion aftershave. Shavemac, two bands badger, blue tulip handle. Nameless straight razor, Swedish steel, 7/8, full hollow ground, with custom kirinite artic blue scales. 4711 Original EdC.

 

[Chard52142]

Mon 24
Soap & Aftershave Ariana & Evans Peach & Cognac
Brush BOTI 26mm Fan Silvertip
Razor Karve Brass SB-F
Blade Flying Eagle 1st Use
A nice lasting scent from this soap & matching splash. The lather whip-up by the excellent brush was good enough.
Today's top-quality razor paired with this unique blade provided a satisfyingly smooth, crisp, and comfortable 3-pass shave for a bbs finish. It seems like all the blades made in this Shangai factory are really good...

 

[Norman Gunston]

Prep: Valobra Glicerlanolina Soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: Semogue Owners Club LE 2012 Mixed Badger/Boar;
Soap: Noble Otter Orbit
Razor: Wolfman WR-1
Blade: Vintage NOS Schick Ultra Platinum (Made in Holland) (7)
Post: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel, Barrister and Mann Terror Aftershave Lotion
Scent: Durance Blue Cedar EdC

 

[arnuld]

Mon 24
Soap & Aftershave Ariana & Evans Peach & Cognac
Brush BOTI 26mm Fan Silvertip
Razor Karve Brass SB-F
Blade Flying Eagle 1st Use
A nice lasting scent from this soap & matching splash. The lather whip-up by the excellent brush was good enough.
Today's top-quality razor paired with this unique blade provided a satisfyingly smooth, crisp, and comfortable 3-pass shave for a bbs finish. It seems like all the blades made in this Shangai factory are really good...
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A lot of your gear pics start with the beach. I always loved it

 

[Chard52142]

A lot of your gear pics start with the beach. I always loved it

Hey, thanks! It's because I am working away from home but close to the beach. I have 1 more day and it's back to the city (still away from home) for at least another 2 weeks....

 

[ajkel64]

1) Italy: Brush Omega 10777.
2) England: Shaving Cream TOBS Almond.
3) Germany: Razor Merkur 34C.
4) Japan: Razor Blade Feather.
5) France: Alum Block Osma.
6) Germany: Aftershave Balm Nivea Men Sensitive Post Shave Balm.
7) Australia: Cologne Le-Reve Cologne For Men.
8) USA: Lather Bowl Captain’s Choice Copper Lather Bowl.

 

[ChrisPL68]

 

[uptown]

Boti Ti Gem
Yaqi Roman Column Ti Handle
Gem PTFE Balde
ATT Silvertip
Saturnia Shave Soap
Dead Sea Aftershave

 

[ackvil]

Pre-Shave	Face wash with Neutrogena Liquid Face Soap
Soap/Cream	Martin de Candre
Brush	B&B LE 2012 by Rudy Vey
Bowl	Captain’s Choice Copper
Razor	Above the Tie S-1
Blade	Personna Medical Prep
Aftershave	Thayers WH & Every Man Jack ASB
Fragrance	Yves Saint Laurent
Rating	10/10
Comments	Starting the week off with a different razor and blade. Today I am going the slant route with the Above The Tie S-1. This is one nice razor. Today’s brush is the first Rudy Very brush I purchased: the B&B LE 2012. This brush makes great lather and feels great on my face. The MdC soap is on its 172nd shave. Have a great day and week.

‘

 

[CapnPanther]

Monday
Pre-shave: LaRoche Posay Lipikar Wash AP+ /Cremo Coconut-Mango Shave Cream
Razor: Asylum Rx
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Pink Protouch MG
Brush: Vulfix Boar/Badger Grosvenor
Soap: TOBS Lavender
Aftershave: Alum/ Thayer’s Lavender Witch Hazel /Nancy Boy Replenishing After-Shave Gel
Balm: Anthony All-Purpose Facial Moisturizer

 

[Ron R]

GEMonday, July 24, 2023

Razor : Gem Push button theme, Mfg 1958-65, mild to tame mid range, interesting razor inspired by that time period when cars had push button transmissions instead of shifters and appliances had lots of push button speeds and start mechanisms. This is one of my favorite razors for appearance for the Gem line(gold & black) and a fine shaver also. Had a excellent shave this morning.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE(4) very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle.
Soap : Ogallala Bayrum & sandal wood, nice Bayrum scent with excellent lather qualities. I like the sandalwood soap the best.
Brush : Yaqi "Casino clubs" 26mm timber wolf synthetic knot, excellent lather generator, luxury cloud like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. Interesting handle with a excellent knot.
Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area.
Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave : Ogallala Bayrum & sandalwood + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results : or CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= Excellent shave with my Gem Pushbutton with a coated Gem blade.

Have some great shaves!

 

[arnuld]

SOTD From India

• Stubble: 48 hours
• Razor: Urban Mooch Butterfly (aggressive)
• Blade: Zorrik (2nd use)
• Brush: Urban Mooch Premium Green Resin (synthetic hair)
• Lather: Godrej Cinthol Sensitive
• Post-Shave: Old Spice Fresh Lime, DCRAF aftershave lotion

I put the blade in an aggressive razor thinking I could get something out of it for 2nd use. The first pass was okay but blade struggled a bit on my chin region. That told me this blade was not designed for more than 2 passes. For 2nd pass, I got a fresh blade but by that time I realized it was too late, that the damage was done already. Whole face felt like "death by a thousand cuts". So, my recommendation is not to use it for more than 2 passes because it felt very good on my first shave. It's gone out of production. So, I wanted to know if this could be my favorite blade and if I needed to buy it in bulk. It's a no.

Brush is soft for sure. The grip and design are both better on the Rubab Men Hornet though. I would prefer Hornet over it any day. Then Urban Mooch Wooden handle hair shaving brush has better backbone than both. If you are okay with "wooden polish going off" on first use then skip the two and get it instead. Thanks to u/okiedokie_cool for recommending this.

The razor is a gone case. I have been using it for just a month and twisting mechanism has already gone bad. The twisting mechanism has lost its smoothness and gets stuck towards the end. Now I have to hold the head and use force to close it properly else the wings of the butterfly remain lose.

 

[cryhavoc]

Monday SOTD

Gillette Old Type
Gillette 7 O' Clock yellow (5)
Goodfellas' Smile Tallow N.1
Vie-Long BGS 2012 Butterscotch Beehive Horse
Aqua Velva Ice Blue​

 

[Kendoll]

Ariana and Evans Kaizen, 17 tooth Micromatic, Proraso Pre-shave, Simpsons LE Chubby 1 in Manchurian:

 

[Ted A]

Razor: Gem Junior
Blade: Gem SS PTFE (4)
Bowl: Captain’s Choice
Brush: DSCosmetics 26mm
Lather: PAA Atomic Age Bay Rum
Aftershave: PAA Atomic Age Bay Rum