SOTD - November 2021

[Dave in KY]

13/11/21

Pre      -  Shower, Cold water Face rinse
Brush  -  Simpson Chubby 2 Faux Tortoise
Soap   -  1912 Irish Fern
Razor  -  AutoStrop 7 O'Clock
Blade  -  Modified GEM (6)
Post    -  Cold water Rinse, TC's infused Witch Hazel
Balm   -  Barts Balm Amber and Moroccan Jasmine Balm & Lotion
A/S     -  Geoffrey Beene Bowling Green


I had been looking for a 7O'Clock for a while now, i did see one a year or 2 ago but i thought was overly priced so left it, not realising they are as rare as hens teeth, low and behold one popped up when i was looking for some info on google, still a bit pricey so i put in an offer which was declined, i left it, however it kept coming down in price, eventually lower than the offer i had put in, i had just bought the X1 so put in another cheeky offer which was accepted. 
It turned up yesterday
I spent some time yesterday freeing up & oiling the stiff locking knob, then a good cleaning, and polishing, i am very happy with the result, the case will need some TLC when i get a chance and i may replace the leather strop "plate" inside the lid.
Therefore, this morning i swapped out a modified blade from one of my VC1's to give this vintage lady a run out.
A wonderful creamy face lather today and away i went.
The razor is quite vocal shaving on the SB, lifting the handle just a touch and it did quieten down a little on the WTG pass, It seems very mild but was doing its job well, very Valet-esque, The XTG pass was similar and trying to keep the angle took some concentration, moving to the ATG pass and the audio feedback crescendo - wonderful!
After a rinse and check i had to do a little buffing on the throat and left cheek, i am putting this down to a learning curve.
A dollop of the quickly diminishing Barts Balm and a splash of the Bowling Green giving some indication which calmed quickly.
I am so happy i have this razor in the Den.
All In All one very happy shaver with a massive smile on my face.

Stay safe and enjoy your day All

Great score, shave and write up. Congrats and Welcome to "The Club"