SOTD "FREE WEEK" February 13th - February 19th, 2017

[ymiclassroom]

Schulze SR
Frostbite Shave Soap
Frost Byte AS Lotion
WolfWhiskers Synthetic

 

[ymiclassroom]

Pre-Shave: Cypriotian Olive/Argan Oil soap, cold water
Razor: BBS-1
Blade: Ladas (1)
Brush: Paladin Lotus
Lather: Soap Testing
Post-shave: Alum, Barrister & Man Kyovu Original, South Australian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Thank you for your beautiful pictures gentlemen - I hope you all have a wonderful Saturday ​

Really like this image...thanks for sharing

 

[readyz]

Thank you Ron, it has rich long lasting lather, I like this cream very much.

Fine close grouping, Zalan. How did the shaving cream perform?

 

[Clint64]

@Clint64 - A delectable shave, Clint.

Thank you Ron. I hope you have an enjoyable and restful weekend.

 

[Clint64]

February 18, 2017
Mongoose B2 with Triad Ti
Feather Pro Super (7)
Shavemac Silvertip D01
MdC Vetyver
Myrsol Agua Balsamica

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[Bobcat]

Saturday
Prep: Warm Shower-Stirling Bath Soap-Scots Pine Sheep
Soap: Route 66 Bourbon Jungle
Razor: Gillette NEW Long Comb
Blade: Vingtage 70’s Gillette “Spoiler” Super Stainless (1)
Brush: Mozingo/WSP Silvertip-24mmx54mm
Aftershave: Anucci Sport

WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angles for my beard)

Route 66 Bourbon Jungle today. 20 seconds to load the Mozingo/WSP Silvertip. Easy, thick, slick, lather. I loaded a new Gillette “Spoiler” SS in the Gillette NEW Short Comb. Excellent smooth, close shave. I finished with Anucci Sport EdT.

Bob

 

[Cash_Stronomer]

Finally the weekend! Can enjoy some put off projects and a good shave!
A little Arko with a big old splash of Old Spice

 

[cruise_bone]

Feb 17, 17

Pre: Hot towel, Kiehl's facial fuel, hot towel
Bowl: Jays Clays
Brush: Simpsons Wee Scot
Razor: WCS Midnight 110B with a closed head
Blade: Astra Superior Stainless
Soap: Henri et Victoria Cognac and Cuban Cigars
Post1: Hot towel, Alum, Cold towel, Thayers Witch Hazel
Post2: Aqua Velva Musk

I used the Wee Scott since the sample soap is so small.
Almost ran out of soap but completed the shave without having to reload.
Nice soap, but I must admit that the scent is way too mild. It is such a great scent, I wish that it were 10x stronger.
I am looking forward to receiving the full size in the mail and whipping up a better lather with a Boar next time.
The Astra SS and any closed comb razor lets me really go after that elusive BBS. Almost got there last night. It was definitely the closest I've achieved on my neck.
If I've not mentioned it before the thickness of the razor handle is amazing. LOVE it.
First time using the Aqua Velva Musk. Not for me. OK at night since I'm basically off to bed, but that is forever a no go if I am off to work or out to a lovely dinner.

 

[mmsantos]

FRIDAY SOTD ::::: February 17, 2016

Prep: Hot shower w/Gillette Fusion ProSeries Sensitive Face Wash
Pre-shave Oil: Maggard Razors Grapefruit
Soap: Catie’s Bubbles Purple Grapefruit
Brush: Shave Revolution Metalloid HMW badger 24mm
Razor: Parker Variant Adjustable (setting 4)
Blade: Voskhod (3)
Post Splash: Humpheys Lilac Witch Hazel
Aftershave: Lucky Tiger
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@xxlpack - Such a warm-toned picture. Nice splay on the brush. Great framing as always.

Thanks Ron, as always you have good products for a good and pleasure daily shave​

* February 18, 2017 *
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Shaving Soap/cream - Derby (Soap)
Brush - Semogue 1305
Razor - Muhle R89
Blade - Astra Superior Platinum
After shave - Babaria Men (Gel) + Lavanda Ach Brito

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[ram57]

An excellent close to the week, gentlemen. Thank you for the glorious photographs and well-written posts. All were greatly appreciated.

@ram57 - Sharp looking pic, matey! Great brush. Love the bowl. That border is spot on!

Thanks Ron, the bowl was a Valentines present from my daughter and granddaughter.

 

[Doug57]

18 February 2017

Arcade 1140, 9/16"
Tony Miller Heirloom Strop
Frank Shaving in Finest Badger
Geo. F. Trumper's Limes Shaving Cream
Floid Vigoroso After Shave Lotion

 

[Jnatcat]

Razor: Rathburn Bros.

Strop: TM Spanish Bridle

Soap: Cap’n Choice Sandlewood

Brush: Semogue

Aftershave #1: Thayer’s WH

Aftershave #2: Cap’n Choice Sandlewood

Balm: Cap’n Choice Sandlewood

Talc: Clubman

 

[PACO GALAN]

Razor: GILLETTE GII Old Spice vintage
Blade: GILLETTE GII
Brush: DOUG KORN'S Taca 2 TGN Finest Badger 26x50 mm.
Lather: NUÁVIA Blu
Aftershave: FLOID Blue
Addcare: MYRSOL emulsión
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[Rumwood]

Razor: 1964 Gillette SuperSpeed
Blade: Gillette Nacet
Brush: Vulfix badger
Soap: Gillette Menthol Cream
Post: Lea Classic AS, Cupralight Moisturizer

 

[120inna55]

Lather Bros. "El Barbero"
drivenlegend Red & Black Acrylic | APShaveCo "Tuxedo" Synthetic 30mm
Gillette Pre-war Tech | Feather New Hi-Stainless (2)

My first impressions of this product can be found here: First Impression: Lather Bros.

 

[Quijote]

Stirling naked and smooth, Stirling 24mm synthetic, hand made mug, nivea sensitive skin asb, viking chieftain razor, whatever kind of blades it came with (no name on them)

 

[sarimento1]

SOTD, Saturday, February 18th, 2017

Shower + Musgo Glyce face lather and rinse
Penhaligon's Opus 1870 shave cream
Yoresh scuttle + Shavemac badger brush
Kai folding straight razor + Feather Proguard blade
Cool washcloth rinse
Penhaligon's Opus cologne

 

[Smooth Steve]

FRIDAY SOTD ::::: February 17, 2016

Prep: Hot shower w/Gillette Fusion ProSeries Sensitive Face Wash
Pre-shave Oil: Maggard Razors Grapefruit
Soap: Catie’s Bubbles Purple Grapefruit
Brush: Shave Revolution Metalloid HMW badger 24mm
Razor: Parker Variant Adjustable (setting 4)
Blade: Voskhod (3)
Post Splash: Humpheys Lilac Witch Hazel
Aftershave: Lucky Tiger​

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Love the colors Ron! Really vibrant.
Steve

 

[Smooth Steve]

@Smooth Steve - Terrific high angle shot, Steve. Like your focal point and cropping. How did you like the Blackbird?

Thanks Ron. The Blackbird is a different razor and provides a very close shave by the second pass. Yesterday I tried the closed comb and this morning I tried the open comb. Only one shave each and because the razor seams to have a narrow and steep angle, it takes a bit more to get used to. I like the feel though. The closed comb was a bit smoother, but had a bit more drag on my face. Maybe it was just because it was the first shave. You can feel the teeth on the closed comb and every so often I felt a little blade bite with two small weepers. The post shave alum provided a little sting with the open comb which is not typical for me. I think it was also because of the extremely close shave. Again, I'm just getting used to this razor. I'm enjoying it because, for me, it performs different enough to provide a unique experience. I think as I use it more, the feeling will only improve and the closeness is amazing. Personally, many say the Blackbird is not real aggressive, but I feel the blade a bit more aggressive then my R41, while the efficiency is great and really leaves my face very smooth. I can't wait to put more shaves behind me with this razor. So far it has been very nice and I think will be a great daily driver.
Steve

 

[EzraCobb]

2/18/2017
So I will be using my travel gear the next 4 days, I drove my family from Mass to Norfolk VA to visit my sister's family. So no shave last night.
1. hot shower
2. PAA ice pre shave travel tube
3. Arko stick with home made travel container
4. Maggard slant with a maggard travel handle.
5. semogue boar stored in pill container
6. brut after shave.
Arko just rules, face lathering with insane amount of slick tallow lather. also call my crazy but i love that smell!!