Shave of the Week Society (SWS)

[28Notch]

ROCNEL- SHEHERAZADE SHAVE

Three Days Whiskers

MUSIC: Sheherazade, Nikolai Rimski-Korsakov, Herbert Von Karajan, Berliner Philarmoniker, a 1984 editing from a 1967 recording.

PRE-SHAVE:

- Hot Shower

- Proraso Pre-Shave Cream Cypress and Vetyver

BOWL: SV Shaving Grail (IT)

SOAP: SV Desert Vetiver (IT)

BRUSH: SV. Ebony 2.0 Manchurian 26X55 mm (IT)

SR: Rocnel Sailor SS 2024 (TUR) -

My new toy is above all very efficient and smooth. Beyond its construction quality and finishing it is blessed with a touch of unmistakable artistry.
After this première it'll be - in its own right - among my best adjustables and top-tier safety razors.
I played a little with the clicks. And even used the Dot Mark (Zero) for under the nose - a very convenient feature.

2.5 - 3 - 4 for the 3 passes. And 1.0 XTG on Neck. Nothing was left over.
Amazing. I suspect there will be a tie between the Sailor and the Taiga. Due to my lack of experience on both that's all I can say for now.

I like the convex top cap of this version.
Ride the cap and you'll be rewarded in heaven's shave.

BLADE: Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum Premium - Black (INDIA) (1)

POST-SHAVE:

- 444 Alum-Block (PT)

- SMN Lozione Dopo Barba (IT)

- Vichy Homme Sensi-Baume (FR)

THE SHAVE

10/10. As simple as that. Period.

 

[bjm]

My setup for next week
RazoRock Hawk V3 SB
Schick Proline
Pré de Provence Nº 63
Semogue Mistura



Have a good day and a better tomorrow

 

[Dodger59]

This evening’s shave and this week’s set up (unless a last minute vintage April signup) included:

Razor: Leaf Thorn then Leaf Twig
Blade: Nacet
Cream: Kiss My Face Cool Mint
Hand applied
AS: RazoRock XXX milk

Not sure why I never used both the Thorn and Twig on the same shave. Stellar.

Grace and peace!

 

[Rusty Blade]

My kit for the coming week starting tomorrow, Sunday:
Razor: Merkur Progress
Blade: Gillette Nacet
Brush: Semogue Boar
Soap: Lea Shave Cream
Post: Assorted

I hope everyone is well and taking time to rest and renew yourselves. Turn off the TV and go for a walk in nature.

 

[Guido75]

I will be shaving with my Gillette ABC Pocket Edition for most of next week, while using a vintage Wizamet Iridium blade and my trusty Razorock 400 brush. I will be rotating soaps as I am documenting another Brush Chronicle.

Happy shaves everyone!

 

[poppi]

Shave of the Week Starting 3/31/2025

Razor............Colonial CR7
Blade.............Gillette Wilkinson Sword
Brush............Shave Revolution Synthetic
Soap.............VDH Fresh Eucalyptus
Post..............Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
A/S..............Various
Right fine shave to start the week with, especially on a rainy morning. All the parts liked each other and my face is happy. Now go enjoy your day folks

 

[ChriWilson]

Lineup for week of 01 April:
Razor: SuperSpeed(Z2)
Blade: Gillette Nacet
Brush: Simpson's Commodore x2 - Best
Soap: Declaration Grooming's Sunrise on LaSalle

 

[28Notch]

SALT & PEPPER SHAVE

Vintage April 2025

Two Days Whiskers

PRE-SHAVE:

- Hot Shower

- Proraso Pre-Shave Cream Cypress and Vetyver (IT)

BOWL: Brass Singing Bowl (TIB)

SOAP: Palmolive Sensitive Aloe Vera (IT)

BRUSH: Shavemac Beehive Orange & Bronze Silvertip D01, 56×28 mm (D)

SR: Leresche 77 (FR)

This somehow rare vintage french safety razor, perhaps the most famous Leresche of all, has the smile of a White Shark. Displaying one of the most original designs I've ever come across.
The Leresche 77 was issued in the 1930s. 1937 for sure, but perhaps earlier, and went on until the late 1950s. I
cannot date mine with precision.

While having this spooky smile it is astoundingly smooth and provides a tidy wonderful efficient shave. The head geometry with the reverse teeth is per se a masterpiece of machinery.
An angle bigger than 30 ⁰ (Shallow) is advised for a better performance.
The main disadvantage regarding this razor is its large head, which reduces its agility, especially in the mustache area.

Mine comes with the original case. The two cylindrical tubes look like traditional salt and pepper shakers, hence the title.

SR: Gillette Nacet Vintage (Eng)(1)

- You never know where a vintage blade leads you to. This one is in pretty good shape.

POST-SHAVE:

- 444 Alum-Block (PT)

- Stirling Bay Rum (US)

- La Toja After-Shave Balm (SP)

THE SHAVE:

Three passes, when only two were needed, but I had really missed this razor.
Some pick-ups and... a 10/10.

 

[28Notch]

VELVET SAUSALITO SHAVE

Two Days Whiskers

MUSIC: Loaded by Velvet Underground, 1970. A special edition mostly with early versions and demo tracks.

BOWL: Costa Nova Fine Stoneware (PT)

SOAP: Wool Fat Shaving Soap (Tallow) (GB)

BRUSH: Progress Vulfix V2236S Superbadger 26×57 mm (GB) -

They sure know how to make brushes...

SR: Brumml Sausalito Torsioner (D) -

This is a superb Slant, two pieces, silver plated.
Awesome looks. Very efficient, nimble and butterly smooth.
A rebranded Merkur for the American Market.

Hoffritz, Adams, Brumml Sausalito, Coles, Pomco, Walter Busch, Zorro, Eros, J.A. Henckels, Lunawerk, Weck, A&F Co., D. Corrado, Grafco, Landauer, Cosmo, Chessman. These brands, some german some from the USA, have something in common, they all partially or totally sold REBRANDED Merkurs.
From the 17 brands quoted above, perhaps there's plenty more, Brumml Sausalito was referenced to California. They are pretty rare. The model displayed here - a slant (torsioner) - is most commonly seen by Hoffritz, among the rebranded and by Merkur itself.

This Sausalito possibly is from the 1960s, but it can be either from the 1950s. Impossible to date it with certainty.

BLADE: Merkur Imperial (D) (1) -

Impeccably stored, it's in pretty good shape.

POST-SHAVE:

- 444 Alum-Block (PT)

- Aqua Velva After Shave Lotion (US)

- Avène After-Shave Balm (FR)

THE SHAVE:

Three Passes and quite mild pick-ups.
Easy, easy 10/10 - It almost feels like cheating!

 

[bjm]

My setup for next week
Schick Type M
Schick Injector II
Pré de Provence Nº 63
Paladin 'PK-47' Select Badger



Have a good day and a better tomorrow

 

[Tathlum]

My gear for the week
Razor- Gillette EFB Tech
Blade- Gillette Super Silver
Soap- Crabtree & Evelyn
Brush- Simpson KH4 Best