SOTD - November 2021

[Old Sarge]

Cold Water Shave w/ Hot Water Lather
Pre: Neutrogena Soap Face Wash, Noxzema Cream as Pre Shave
Razor: 1927-28 Unmentionable
Blade: Unmentionable (3rd Use)
Brush: Yaqi Green Obsidian Two Band Badger. 
Lather: Mike’s Natural Soap (Orange, Cedarwood & Black Pepper), Face Lathered
Post: Osma Alum Block, T.N. Dickinson’s Witch Hazel, Clubman Pinaud Lime Sec, Nivea Sensitive Balm


A successful two and a half pass shave. This razor was my second antique store buy, was so badly tarnished and at the time I didn't even know what I was buying...but it looked pretty cool and was a really good price! I've been pretty wary of it, as it is open comb and known for being an aggressive/efficient razor. It's bitten me a number of times. Fortunately today was a better story. I had no issue going ATG, except for some minor irritation and one weeper. I don't recall having gone ATG on the chin with this razor, but today went well. I believe shaving with the vintage SE razors and having to get more comfortable with blade feel has led to shaving successfully with this razor.