I haven't tried it yet, but I just had to get some Arko in your honour @SpeedyPC , because you love it so much. I do get what you mean about the scent...
Shave of the Day - 2024
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silverlifter
Member
President 70 13/16 Half Hollow - Zenith Manchurian - SV Desert Vetiver - Floïd Vigoroso - Sukin Moisturiser
Garry357
Member
SOTD Tuesday 13 August
The Gillette Minora was in my 1964 Gillette Adjustable today.
A very smooth shave, quite a sharp blade. Be careful it has a little bite.
The Wahl Traditional Barbers shaving cream has a strong fresh fruit/coconut scent. Its similar price to Proraso from the Shaver Shop IMO not the same quality as Proraso. A little does go a long way and produces a good lather.
- Razor Gillette Slim Adjustable (5) J4
- Blade Gillette Minora Stainless (1)
- Pre-Shave Tricare Goats Milk
- Brush Synthetic
- Cream Wahl – Traditional Barbers
- Post Shave Nivea Sensitive Pro Moisturiser
- Aftershave Brut Splash
- Balm Nivea – Sensitive Post Shave Balm
The Gillette Minora was in my 1964 Gillette Adjustable today.
A very smooth shave, quite a sharp blade. Be careful it has a little bite.
The Wahl Traditional Barbers shaving cream has a strong fresh fruit/coconut scent. Its similar price to Proraso from the Shaver Shop IMO not the same quality as Proraso. A little does go a long way and produces a good lather.
Gargravarr
Our resident snake charmer
Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Valobra Glicerlanolina
Brush: Yaqi Rainbow Pony
Soap: Stirling Lavender (Rover bowl also from Artisan Arcade)
Razor: Wolfman WR4
Blade: Schick Proline
Post-shave: TND witch hazel, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF50+ Anthelios Invisible Fluid, Oxford & Cambridge EdC
There are not many things to be said for spending over 48 hours on or waiting for planes, but one is that it's so incredibly easy to score a perfect GBS in two easy passes.
silverlifter
Member
Tanifuji Fukutarō Ba’Ba 1072 13/16 Hollow - Semogue 820 - Eufros Gea - Myrsol Antesol - Sukin Moisturiser
Garry357
Member
SOTD Wednesday 14 August
The Tiger Platinum was in my 1961 Gillette FatBoy today.
2nd use today and another very smooth shave. No nicks or weepers. This is looking like a great daily shave blade. Head & face shave as always.
The Proraso Green has a strong scent of Eucalyptus & Menthol. Not to everyone’s taste, I do like the fresh menthol hit. A really refreshing start to the day.
Always guaranteed a rich silky-smooth lather with Proraso.
- Razor Gillette Adjustable FatBoy (5) G1
- Blade Tiger Platinum – Premium Stainless (2)
- Pre-Shave Tricare Goats Milk
- Brush Synthetic
- Cream Proraso – Green Eucalyptus & Menthol
- Post Shave Nivea Sensitive Pro Moisturiser
- Aftershave Brut Splash
- Balm Nivea – Sensitive Post Shave Balm
The Tiger Platinum was in my 1961 Gillette FatBoy today.
2nd use today and another very smooth shave. No nicks or weepers. This is looking like a great daily shave blade. Head & face shave as always.
The Proraso Green has a strong scent of Eucalyptus & Menthol. Not to everyone’s taste, I do like the fresh menthol hit. A really refreshing start to the day.
Always guaranteed a rich silky-smooth lather with Proraso.
Vittoria
Member
Great Razor my friendSOTD Wednesday 14 August
The Morning Shave.
- Razor Gillette Adjustable FatBoy (5) G1
- Blade Tiger Platinum – Premium Stainless (2)
- Pre-Shave Tricare Goats Milk
- Brush Synthetic
- Cream Proraso – Green Eucalyptus & Menthol
- Post Shave Nivea Sensitive Pro Moisturiser
- Aftershave Brut Splash
- Balm Nivea – Sensitive Post Shave Balm
The Tiger Platinum was in my 1961 Gillette FatBoy today.
2nd use today and another very smooth shave. No nicks or weepers. This is looking like a great daily shave blade. Head & face shave as always.
The Proraso Green has a strong scent of Eucalyptus & Menthol. Not to everyone’s taste, I do like the fresh menthol hit. A really refreshing start to the day.
Always guaranteed a rich silky-smooth lather with Proraso.
Gargravarr
Our resident snake charmer
Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Valobra Glicerlanolina
Brush: Yaqi Rainbow Pony
Soap: D.R. Harris - Windsor
Razor: Wolfman WR4
Blade: Schick Proline
Post-shave: TND witch hazel, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF50+ Anthelios Invisible Fluid, Oxford & Cambridge EdC
I don't normally care for rubbing sticks across my skin, but slicing a bit off and smooshing it in the bowl works just fine.
