SOTD February 2021

[Tony'schin]

This is a video I made of my son's shave yesterday with the Gem Jr. and Tabac. It was his first vintage shave. You can hear the grandkids and grandma in the background. It was a fun activity.

Great video Jim, quality time with your boy. A chip off the old block.

[bcshaves]

This is a video I made of my son's shave yesterday with the Gem Jr. and Tabac. It was his first vintage shave. You can hear the grandkids and grandma in the background. It was a fun activity.

Good teaching your son to shave the real way! It is never too late. Nice looking razor. And it is good to hear your grandkids going crazy. Hope they had fun!

[120inna55]

Phoenix Shaving | Terra Preta
Leo Frilot Tru-Stone 322 | AP Shave Co. SilkSmoke 28mm
Ever-Ready SE | Delta Echo | Gem PTFE
Phoenix Shaving | Monstroso

[ischiapp]

SOTD 20210203 Picasso
by IschiaPP @ Forio
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Heinrich L. Thäter 49125/1
Silberspitze Dachs 3-streifen, 24x50x101mm
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Picasso Antiage
Crema, Sapone, Balsamo
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FrankenRazor PP1914
(Ever Ready 1924 Shovel Head / Brass Adapter by GPC@ilRasoio / Maggard Razors MR14 Aluminium Handle)
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GEM by Personna
SE Stainless Steel PTFE Coated #5
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#Shave #WetShaving #WetShavers
#ShaveOfTheDay #ShaveLikeaMan



Full size:
https://imgur.com/kcispVW
Soundtrack:
John Coltrane - I'm Old Fashioned
https://youtu.be/eMqOA7qN9B4

[Tony'schin]

03/02/21
Pre: Shower
Brush: Simpson Duke 2 Best Badger
Soap: Stirling Soap co. Bay Rum
Razor: Stainless Hawk "A"
Blade: Feather PB (3)
Post shave: Cold water splash ,TC's Bay Rum Infused Witch Hazel
Balm: TC's Bay Rum Argan Oil Lotion
Aftershave: DR Harris Bay Rum

Hawk v Vector Comparison Day 3.
Today it was the stand alone challenge, up today was the SS Hawk.
A wonderful lather from the Stirling soaps giving a very well scented slick & thick face covering. Its been a little while since i used this Bay Rum and boy have i missed it. The scent is right up my street.
I completed 3 easy and comfortable passes for a BBS finish. Its definitely a razor i could use as a daily driver.
Stay safe and enjoy your day All.

[mlb 549]

Razorock ECO, Williams Mug Soap, Omega 102 boar brush, C O Bigelow Barber AS!!

[mayer57619]

GEM Junior Parade razor
Stainless steel blade
Boar brush
Mitchell's Wool Fat soap
Aqua Velva Ice Blue aftershave

   

[mlb 549]

Razorock ECO, Williams Mug soap. Omega 1098 boar brush, Florida Water AS!!

[Tony'schin]

04/02/21
Pre: Shower
Brush: Simpson Chubby 2
Soap: 1912 Scottish Heather
Razor: Vector
Blade: Feather PB (3)
Post shave: Cold water splash, TC's Infused Witch Hazel
Balm: Barts Balm Amber and Moroccan Jasmine Balm & Lotion
Aftershave: Mäurer & Wirtz 4711 EDC





Today was "stand alone day" for the Vector.
A great lather from the Wickams and Chubby synth, i overloaded really and had enough chin goodness for 4 passes.
So 3 easy Comfortable passes today for a BBS face feeler, i could have got away with 2 and a touch up, however, i hate to waste a lovely lather.
A nice post shave leaving me a very happy shaver.
For me the Vector wins this little trial, not exactly "hands down" but it just does.
The Hawk is an excellent razor and i am pretty sure with more time and trialling a few different blades it could match the Vector's shave quality, not that i am saying it does not shave well.
To me, the look and feel of the Vector is better. YMMV, of course.
With the Hawk you get a great tool for a very good price, and i would recommend it if you did not have either a General V2 or Vector.
I did not find the A Plate overly aggressive, it was efficient but did not give any indication it would bite. I did think the Std plate struggled a bit, i don't have a heavy beard either.
Will i be chasing one? Not really, however, if one crops up i could be tempted to add to the collection.

Stay safe and enjoy your day All

[mayer57619]

Great shave with the Schick F this morning!