SOTD September 2021

[TobyC]

18/09/21
Pre       - Pears Transparent Original Cold water Face wash
Brush   - Simpson Duke 2 Best
Soap    - Signature Soap Britannia
Razor   - Ever Ready HFT Natural Angle / Rolls Razor
Blade   - GEM PTFE S/S (2) - Rolls razor '52 / ,53"
Post     - Cold water Rinse, TC's infused Witch Hazel
Balm    - Tester Barts A
A/S       - Pinaud Whisky Woods


A strange 1 today, the plan was to use the above set up as planned, however, after last weeks Rolls shave and a bit raised interest in the Rolls i decided to see if i could hone 2 of the blades i knew were not shaving a 1952 & a 1953. (PS anyone know what the letter and large number represent?)


So out came the Naniwa set.
I had knocked up a rig to hold the blade by stripping down a broken/spare Rolls set and removing the rolling mechanism, the only thing i could find for a "Handle" was syringe part - to see if it would work, if it did i would come up with a better "Handle".




Any way it became apparent very quickly that the angle my honing rig was cutting was incorrect as it was elongating the back of the bevel. I then decided to use a single piece of tape on the spine and this seemed to match the bevel perfectly.
So off i went, setting a new Bevel @1K on both then moving through a full progression to a 12K.
I could not help myself,
I had to try both blades and i decided each would get a run out during the 1st pass '52 on the left and '53 on the right.

I completed a face lather today, once the brush was loaded i just added droplets of water to the brush head until i had the consistency i required.
The 52 blade was smooth, i was really pleased the way it was going, i nearly forgot to switch the razor, i am so glad i did, the '53 was even smoother! For me its a win!!.
I completed the WTG pass with the HFT and then the rolls got the better of me, i completed the ATG pass with them, again the '53 was smoother. I have ended up with a DFS+ finish.
The main thing i have learned today is that i can put a very usable edge on these blades, i just need to get the sequence down.



Stay safe and enjoy your day All

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/123009-GRAND-OPENING-of-the-Rolls-Razor-Social-Group

[TobyC]

Does the letter refer to the model?

   

[Tony'schin]

Does the letter refer to the model?

Thanks for the input,  I don't think so Toby as the sets I have are Imperial, the 2 blades I honed today are from the 50"s.
As for the B&B link, I tried it yesterday  and cannot open it, it wants me to sign up. No thanks.

[TobyC]

Does the letter refer to the model?

Thanks for the input,  I don't think so Toby as the sets I have are Imperial, the 2 blades I honed today are from the 50"s.
As for the B&B link, I tried it yesterday  and cannot open it, it wants me to sign up. No thanks.

I can't see what's there either, got banned years ago.

[Whiterook]

Razor: Unmentionable and undisplayable
Blade: Unmentionable
Brush: Simpson Butterscotch Chubby 2 Synthetic
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Noble Otter The Noir et Vanille
Aftershave: Proraso Green Splash
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Imperial Leather Talcum Powder

[Grassy]

Comfort
Gem PTFE 
Heldtite
Tabac
Squadron Empire 

   

[GAW9576]

I had a very enjoyable shave today with the Kampfe Brothers Star razor and a fresh Gem SS PTFE blade. I'm also really enjoying the scent and lather quality of The Novelist from The Club by Ariana & Evans.

   

[mlb 549]

Razorock ECO< Soap Commander Inspiration soap, Omega 1048 boar, Clubman AS!!

[Tony'schin]

19/09/21

SEptember
Pre      -    Shower, Cold water Face rinse
Brush  -    Silver Birch Brushes - Resin 26mm Silvertip
Soap   -    Signature Soap Leodis
Razor  -    Blackland Vector
Blade  -    Feather PB (5)
Post    -    Cold water Rinse, TC's infused Witch Hazel
Balm   -    Tester Barts E
A/S     -    Pinaud Brandy Spice



I got the clippers out early this morning and completed an overdue haircut, cleaned up then into the shower.
A wonderful lather from the SBB 26mm and the Signature soap, again, spilling out of the mixing bowl, i really need to get my measuring sorted out.
The Vector just being the Vector and doing a fantastic job, BBS, feeling really good and ready for the busy day ahead.

Stay safe and enjoy your day All

[Wchnu]

He'll blame his phone again.

He's no doubt operating on about 2 hours sleep would be my guess as he's been flat out for a while.

True. But this was not the reason this time. I am working another 12 hour overtime shift. I did get a shave in though.