SOTD 5-11 June 2016

EJ Head + iKon Bulldog II Handle
Feather Hi-Stainless
Simpson Chubby 2 Manchurian
Penhaligon's English Fern Soap (tallow)
Penhaligon's English Fern AS

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06/07/2016
AlumiGoose with Triad SS
Feather Pro (3)
Rudy Vey with Shavemac Finest  
Route 66 Perfect Storm
Witch Hazel
Fine L’Orange
Whipped Shea Butter

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EJ Head + iKon Bulldog II Handle
Feather Hi-Stainless
Simpson Chubby 2 Manchurian
Penhaligon's English Fern Soap (tallow)
Penhaligon's English Fern AS

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David, how are your impressions of English Fern soap tallow?

Tabacstag!
Tabac has been a classic for a long time. This shave was no exception, except that it was an exceptional shave. I can accept that some people don't like the scent, but I love it on its own, and because it reminds me of my Dad. I used a 5-5-6 progression with the Futur again, resulting in a smooth face with no drama. Tabac aftershave finished it off right. I'm also really liking Kiehl's Calendula face wash. It is expensive up front, but it only takes one pump to do the job. This bottle will last close to a year at this rate. It seems to help my rosacea and calms my skin in general.
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Shave Revolution Manchurian 
Seygus 
Gillette Silver Blue 
Viking Citron 
Pitralon Polar 

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David, how are your impressions of English Fern soap tallow?

Dmitri, I never judge a soap's lather on the first day due to breaking through the surface layer. I generally find that first use is below what follows. That said, this soap lathered well, with none of the breakdown experienced with the unspeakable rubbish that followed. I did have the opportunity, 2-3 years ago, to use one of the tallow looking veggie soaps that hit the UK market on eBay at that time. That soap, with potassium palmate as first ingredient, was well ahead of the previous sodium palmate soaps. Today's lather was even better, with plenty of protection and good glide. I expect the lather to improve, further, on next use.

SOTD: Monday, June 6
Mystic Water Lime
CH2 Synthetic
1955 A1 Gillette Red Tip
Personna Med Prep (3)
Vintage Old Spice Fresh Lime AS

Have a great day!

primotenore, you have some of the nicest looking vintage sets that I think I've seen!  I love that Red Tip set.  It looks like it came off of the shelf yesterday, not 61 years ago.  Good show! Enjoy!

Thank you Rob.

Tuesday, 7 June, 2016:

Razor: 1960 Gillette Tech
Blade: Personna Blue
Brush: Wolf Whiskers Synthetic
Soap: Catie's Bubbles Barnegat Bay
A/S: Captain's Choice Bay Rum

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John