Pre-shave: Warm water rinse
Razor: Karve Overlander Gold Plated
Blade: Wizamet (1)
Soap: SV Morado
Brush: SV 2.0 Bog Oak
Post Shave: Alum
Balm: Stirling Unscented
And a splash of The Veg
SV Saturday
- Thread starter Mike M
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Pre-shave: Warm water rinse
Razor: Karve Overlander Gold Plated
Blade: Wizamet (1)
Soap: SV Morado
Brush: SV 2.0 Bog Oak
Post Shave: Alum
Balm: Stirling Unscented
And a splash of The Veg
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SOTD - “FANCY WEEK” March 11th - 17th, 2024 ️ FFFMM (Fixed Four For March Madness) 2024 Edition
SV Saturday
Semogue Saturdays
Hello friends
Hot day and stuffy night. At these moments, my Brazilian friends and I would like to move to the North Pole. This seventh shave of FFFMM 2024 was pleasant and very efficient with my 3-day beard:
Greencult 2.0 plate II
Gillette Silver Blue (7)
SV Manna di Sicilia
Semogue SOC Mistura
To alleviate the inclement weather, I finished with the wonderful Skin Bracer, one of my favorite AS.
Accompanying me, a desert island album, Art Tatum and Ben Webster.
Rating: 10
Have a nice weekend and great shaves!
SV Saturday 16th March
Preshave: Hot washcloth
Soap: Saponificio Varesino Cubebe
Brush: Yaqi 24mm synthetic cashmere
Razor: GC.84 SB, Ti Handle, Nacet #2
Bowl: Turkish copper
Post-shave: Proraso Sensitive Balm
Used Cubebe for SV Saturday. The Nacet had smoothed out for shave 2, as they usually do. I got a comfortable near-BBS.
The Proraso balm is good.
Preshave: Hot washcloth
Soap: Saponificio Varesino Cubebe
Brush: Yaqi 24mm synthetic cashmere
Razor: GC.84 SB, Ti Handle, Nacet #2
Bowl: Turkish copper
Post-shave: Proraso Sensitive Balm
Used Cubebe for SV Saturday. The Nacet had smoothed out for shave 2, as they usually do. I got a comfortable near-BBS.
The Proraso balm is good.
Nice combo today:
Actually Sunday's shave, but I didn't shave Saturday.
Okay, its close enough to Saturday, couldn’t wait…the one & only Dolomiti
|| wolfman ti wr2 1.65 ||
|| polsilver ||
|| omega evo ||
|| sv dolomiti ||
|| myrsol blue ||
|| chanel allure eau extrême |
|| wolfman ti wr2 1.65 ||
|| polsilver ||
|| omega evo ||
|| sv dolomiti ||
|| myrsol blue ||
|| chanel allure eau extrême |
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- #529
Mike M
...but this one IS cracked.
366 shaves in 2024
Shave#83 of 366 remaining 283(100%)
SV Saturday
Razor: Muhle R41
Blade: Personna 74(52)
Brush: Yaqi Purple Mink
Soap: SV Opuntia
A/S: CK IN2U
Post Shave: Proraso Green Balm, Nivea Hyaluron Gel
Tonight we have reached SV Saturday once more and so I have picked Opuntia from the lineup. The Purple Mink is another good synthetic brush that doesn't fling lather around, I am lucky enough that a number of my cheaper brushes are not flingers, I don't like a brush with too much backbone, I prefer a softer more luxurious feel.
The P74 put on another good show and left me with another great smooth finish.
SV Saturday 23rd March
Preshave: Hot washcloth
Soap: Saponificio Varesino Opuntia
Brush: Yaqi 24mm synthetic cashmere
Razor: GC.84 SB, Al Handle, Astra SP #2
Bowl: Turkish copper
Post-shave: Proraso Sensitive Balm
Used Opuntia for SV Saturday, and got a luxurious bowl-lather. The Astra had smoothed out, for an easy near-BBS second shave.
Applying the Proraso is underwhelming, but I can't argue with the end result. ✓
Preshave: Hot washcloth
Soap: Saponificio Varesino Opuntia
Brush: Yaqi 24mm synthetic cashmere
Razor: GC.84 SB, Al Handle, Astra SP #2
Bowl: Turkish copper
Post-shave: Proraso Sensitive Balm
Used Opuntia for SV Saturday, and got a luxurious bowl-lather. The Astra had smoothed out, for an easy near-BBS second shave.
Applying the Proraso is underwhelming, but I can't argue with the end result. ✓
SV Saturday Wednesday
SV Desert Vetiver is definitely stronger than other SV soaps in their lineup. It is well balanced and complex. I find it to beautifully blend floral notes with just a hint of black pepper and sweetness.
SV Desert Vetiver is definitely stronger than other SV soaps in their lineup. It is well balanced and complex. I find it to beautifully blend floral notes with just a hint of black pepper and sweetness.
Morado day today - and brought the open comb out again.
Lovely.
Razor: Tatara Masamune OC
Blade: Gillette London Bridge
Brush: Tatara x Semogue Badger
Soap: SV Morado (stick mix with Myrsol cram)
Post Shave: Alum block, Thayer's Hydrating Milky Toner
Lovely.
Razor: Tatara Masamune OC
Blade: Gillette London Bridge
Brush: Tatara x Semogue Badger
Soap: SV Morado (stick mix with Myrsol cram)
Post Shave: Alum block, Thayer's Hydrating Milky Toner
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- #533
Mike M
...but this one IS cracked.
366 shaves in 2024
Shave#90 of 366 remaining 276(100%)
SV Saturday
Razor: Muhle R41
Blade: Personna 74(59)
Brush: Yaqi Purple Haze
Soap: SV 70th Anniversary
A/S: Clinique Happy For Men
Post Shave: Nivea Hyaluron Gel
SV Saturday has rolled around again and it was time to cue up my favourite, 70th Anniversary. I went with the Purple Haze to lather it and if you haven't already guessed I once more loaded up the P74 into the R41. I have now reached 2 months of shaves from this blade and tomorrow's shave will equal my all time record of 60 shaves with a single blade. I have found that vintage blades seem to perform better, and last longer for me than current production blades. I will be starting into my third month with the P74 tomorrow.
SV Saturday 30th March
Preshave: Hot washcloth
Soap: Saponificio Varesino Cubebe
Brush: Yaqi 24mm synthetic cashmere
Razor: Rockwell 6S R5, Ti Handle, Boots #2
Bowl: Turkish copper
Post-shave: Nivea 2-in-1 Aftershave
I used Cubebe for SV Saturday, and got a perfect bowl-lather.
The Boots blade felt a lot smoother on its second shave — most blades do here. Got a comfortable near-BBS. The Windrose titanium handle gets the Rockwell down to 88g, 30g lighter than the original.
Preshave: Hot washcloth
Soap: Saponificio Varesino Cubebe
Brush: Yaqi 24mm synthetic cashmere
Razor: Rockwell 6S R5, Ti Handle, Boots #2
Bowl: Turkish copper
Post-shave: Nivea 2-in-1 Aftershave
I used Cubebe for SV Saturday, and got a perfect bowl-lather.
The Boots blade felt a lot smoother on its second shave — most blades do here. Got a comfortable near-BBS. The Windrose titanium handle gets the Rockwell down to 88g, 30g lighter than the original.
- Thread starter
- #536
Mike M
...but this one IS cracked.
366 shaves in 2024
Shave#97 of 366 remaining 269(100%)
SV Saturday
Razor: Muhle R41
Blade: Personna 74(66)
Brush: Yaqi Purple Mink
Soap: SV Opuntia
A/S: CK IN2U
Post Shave: Nivea Hyaluron Gel
Tonight for SV Saturday i pulled out Opuntia for the shave and lathered with the Purple Mink. Yes I am still using the P74 with the R41 and still getting good results. Sometimes I get a poor result but most of the time the finish is pretty smooth. SV soaps usually give me a good result and this shave was no exception. Just a touch of roughness on one side of my jawline showed it was most likely user error.
SV Saturday 6th April
Preshave: Hot washcloth
Soap: Saponificio Varesino Opuntia
Brush: Yaqi 24mm synthetic cashmere
Razor: GC.84 SB, Al Handle, Astra SP #6
Bowl: Turkish copper
Post-shave: Nivea 2-in-1 Aftershave
Used Opuntia for SV Saturday, and got a perfect bowl-lather. I don't think there's any difference in performance, but Opuntia has a better scent than Cubebe. Took my time, for a comfortable near-BBS.
Nivea 2-in-1 (or 2-Phase Aftershave Lotion, as the UK version called itself) is excellent stuff — shake it to emulsify, like a salad dressing, and enjoy the smooth result.
Preshave: Hot washcloth
Soap: Saponificio Varesino Opuntia
Brush: Yaqi 24mm synthetic cashmere
Razor: GC.84 SB, Al Handle, Astra SP #6
Bowl: Turkish copper
Post-shave: Nivea 2-in-1 Aftershave
Used Opuntia for SV Saturday, and got a perfect bowl-lather. I don't think there's any difference in performance, but Opuntia has a better scent than Cubebe. Took my time, for a comfortable near-BBS.
Nivea 2-in-1 (or 2-Phase Aftershave Lotion, as the UK version called itself) is excellent stuff — shake it to emulsify, like a salad dressing, and enjoy the smooth result.
SV SATURDAY = HAPPY DANCE 
ATELIER DURDAN LA FAULX +
PROLINE P-30
SEMOGUE PEGASUS ALCHEMY1
SV 70TH ANNIVERSARY
FLOID BLACK
ATELIER DURDAN LA FAULX +
PROLINE P-30
SEMOGUE PEGASUS ALCHEMY1
SV 70TH ANNIVERSARY
FLOID BLACK
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Mike M
...but this one IS cracked.
366 shaves in 2024
Shave#104 of 366 remaining 262(100%)
SV Saturday
Razor: Muhle R41
Blade: Personna 74(73)
Brush: Yaqi Evil Zebra
Soap: SV Desert Vetiver
A/S: Davidoff Cool Water
Post Shave: Nivea Hyaluron Gel
Tonight for SV Saturday I decided on Desert Vetiver lathered with the Evil Zebra for that fresh scent. I also loaded the P74 into the R41 to see if a good soap would make a difference to the performance tonight. The shave was fine, but even though it was better than the last couple of shaves the finish on my neck was still not as good as it should be. At 73 shaves I think this blade has earned a rest in the blade bank and I will be so sorry to see it go and I'm kind of at a loss now that I'll have to use another blade.
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