SOTD - May 2022

[GAW9576]

I went camping for a few days and am playing catch up. This is my most recent shave. I forget what day it was. 

Ever-Ready lather catcher on a custom acrylic handle I made. As always the Zenith boar brush worked fantastically. And the Proraso lathered up very well.

   

[Tony'schin]

06/05/22
Mug Soap and Mitchells May
Pre      -   Shower
Brush  -   Simpson Duke 2
Soap   -   Williams Mug Shaving Soap
Razor  -   Unmentionable
Blade  -   Unmentionable
Post    -   Cold water Rinse, TC's infused Witch Hazel
Balm   -   Baxter's / Argan Oil home mixed Balm
A/S     -   Pinaud Whiskey Woods

3 passes and some touch up due to the blade going off, i decided to finish the shave with it anyway.
A really comfortable BBS finish.
Stay safe and enjoy your day all.

[Whiterook]

   
Razor: Schick L3 The Grip
Blade: Personna Injector
Brush: Elite Razor Kingman Turquoise, Manchurian White fan
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Shannon's Soaps Indigo Oud
Aftershave: Shannon's Soaps Indigo Oud Aftershave Splash
Additional Care:
  Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Rose Petal
  Imperial Leather Talcum Powder

[Whiterook]

Razor: Shake-Sharp Mk. I, V1
Blade:  Unmentionable 
Brush: Simpson Duke 3 Synthetic
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Mauer & Wirtz Tabac
Aftershave: Maurer & Wirtz Tabac Aftershave Lotion
Additional Care:
  Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Rose Petal
  Imperial Leather Talcum Powder

NICE, How are you liking the MK-1 ?

The shave was great, but I have to shim the blade to keep the cap firmly in place.  I didn't find it any better than the Mark II.   I'm not interested in trying two blades in them, if one edge won't do it there is something not right!

[Dave in KY]

NICE, How are you liking the MK-1 ?

The shave was great, but I have to shim the blade to keep the cap firmly in place.  I didn't find it any better than the Mark II.   I'm not interested in trying two blades in them, if one edge won't do it there is something not right!

I don't tell people what to do. Do what you want. I was hesitant to use 2 blades but you can't even tell when you do and are shaving. I wouldn't say something isn't right with it as the 2 blades is probably closer to the thickness of the blades in it's day. I find the MK-1 more blade feel than the MK-2. Glad you are enjoying it, Cheers !

[Whiterook]

The shave was great, but I have to shim the blade to keep the cap firmly in place.  I didn't find it any better than the Mark II.   I'm not interested in trying two blades in them, if one edge won't do it there is something not right!

I don't tell people what to do. Do what you want. I was hesitant to use 2 blades but you can't even tell when you do and are shaving. I wouldn't say something isn't right with it as the 2 blades is probably closer to the thickness of the blades in it's day. I find the MK-1 more blade feel than the MK-2. Glad you are enjoying it, Cheers !

I'm sorry, I was not making myself clear.  You are absolutely correct about the blades being thicker!   I was alluding to multi-bladed  unmentionables.    Have a geat weekend, Dave.

[GAW9576]

Inspired by several recent posts by @infernalinternal on Instagram and his awesome 1924 with a Micromatic handle. I purchased 2 damaged Micromatic razors to scavenge handles from. I drilled and tapped them with an internal thread that allows the use of an adapter screw I make. This makes it possible to use the handles with nearly every razor head I have that has a removable handle.

       

[Dave in KY]

Inspired by several recent posts by @infernalinternal on Instagram and his awesome 1924 with a Micromatic handle. I purchased 2 damaged Micromatic razors to scavenge handles from. I drilled and tapped them with an internal thread that allows the use of an adapter screw I make. This makes it possible to use the handles with nearly every razor head I have that has a removable handle.

VERY cool Greg !!

[Dave in KY]

Saturday May 7, 2022
Razor: Weck Med Prep
Blade: Personna Hair Shaper
Brush: Vintage/Boti Badger
Soap: Stirling Gin & Tonic on the Rocks
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Clubman Gents Gin
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1277

   

[Tony'schin]

07/05/22
Mug Soap and Mitchells May
Pre      -  Shower
Brush  -  Simpson Chubby 2 LE Faux Tortoise
Soap   -  Mitchell's Wool Fat
Razor  -  Yaqi Katana V1 SE in Space Chrome
Blade  -  ShaDE 7 o' Clock SP Black
Post    -  Cold water Rinse, TC's infused Witch Hazel
Balm   -  Baxter's / Argan Oil home mixed Balm
A/S     -  Geoffrey Beene Bowling Green 



I cannot believe i thought about moving this little half blade razor on, today a very close comfortable shave from 2 passes, WTG then ATG and a little touch up here and there, this seems to be my go to routine of late.
Everything working in harmony delivering a wonderful finish.
Stay safe and enjoy your day All