Monthly Archives: May 2024

Shave of the day 3rd May 2024

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  • Razor: Autostrop VC2
  • Blade: Feather FHS-10
  • Brush: Vie-Long #13051M
  • Pre-Shave: Proraso Pre Shave Cream
  • Lather: Pereira Shavery Orange Blossom w/ activated charcoal
  • Aftershave: Barber No3 Marmara
  • Additional Care: Alum Block
SOTD 2024 05 03

Weekend is almost here, but a good shave gives me that weekend feeling right now!

The other new arrival: a Christy razor

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We know how it goes. Peacefully puttering around on the internet, and boom: You accidentally bought two vintage razors. Earlier this week we looked at one of them, and today we’ll have a peek at the other. The other being a Christy razor.

Christy, like the CURBO, Diamond Edge, and others, were aiming for the low end of the shaving marked. Whereas Gillette and others were offering affordable razors, Christy’s razors were cheap or even free.

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Shave of the day 1st May 2024

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  • Razor: Autostrop VC2
  • Blade: Feather FHS-10
  • Brush: Omega #10048
  • Pre-Shave: Proraso Pre Shave Cream
  • Lather: Pereira Shavery Baron’s Choice
  • Aftershave: Barber No3 Marmara
  • Additional Care: Alum Block
SOTD 2024 05 01

A magnificent midweek shave on International Workers Day.