SOTD "FREE WEEK" May 1st - May 7th, 2017

[ronweston]

6 May 2017

Boker King Cutter
Premier Black Latigo Strop
Omega 10065 Boar
Proraso Green Shaving Cream and After Shave Lotion

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A perfect shave for a Saturday with temps in the 80s and a plan to work outside getting the deck ready for summer...

Nice dramatic stance of the razor as if in defense of the Proraso duo, Doug. Love those Proraso shaves. ad one myself today.

 

[Smooth Steve]

05/07/17 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with Cellar Door Bath Supply Co Haunted Woods Soap
Barrister and Mann Petrichor Shaving Soap
Wolf Whiskers Blue Train Custom 24mm Silvertip Badger Brush
Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
Ever Ready 1912
Personna GEM SE Super Stainless Steel Blade - 2nd Shave
RazoRock Alum Stick
Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel Toner
Barrister and Mann Petrichor Aftershave Splash
NIVEA Men Sensitive Cooling Post Shave Balm​

 

[ronweston]

Stirling Sharp Dressed Man
Semogue 830
Mühle R89
Gillette Platinum (5)
Stirling Sharp Dressed Man Splash

After writing off this brush, but being stubborn and using despite myself, this thing has come into it's own. Now I've totally come around on it. So much so that I'm really liking the boars. Who would have thought? Also, look at that gorgeous splay!

Like your layout, Rob. Yes the splay on the 830 is something else! The 830 is my favorite of the boars. I was quite surprised at how soft it became.

 

[evnpar]

H. Diamond 8000 // Livi Loom Strop // Oscar11 2-band finest // Castle Forbes Lavender​

 

[DblD]

Birthday Shave
Proraso Green Pre/Post
EverReady 200 Handle with 24mm Tuxedo Knot
L&L/CL Grooming Unconditional Surrender
Gillette Birth Quarter(T2) Black Beauty / Personna Red (3)
Witch Hazel ~ Proraso Green Pre/post ~ Barbedeaux ~ Vintage Proraso Green Crema Liquida

 

[ronweston]

Excellent Saturday, gentlemen. Photos, posts and comments were all exceptional. Thank you for all of your contributions. They were greatly appreciated.

Had a little distraction this evening so I may not get all the comments in until later. But they will be done.

Until I see you again....

 

[JBO667]

 

[ronweston]

5/6/17
Proraso Green Tea & Oatmeal Pre Shave Cream
Martin de Candre
Plisson pour L'Occitane
9/16 Johann Blankenagel "Alcoso"
Tony Miller 3" Heirloom Steerhide Strop
Omega Alum Stick
Captain's Choice North
Nivea Post Shave Balm
Banana Republic "Slate"
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Quite an inspired array, Erich. I just may try a variation myself.

 

[ronweston]

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EIKO 6/8 // Mastro Livi Loom Strop // Shavemac XL 2-band // Penhaligon's Sartorial​

Exquisite high angle perspective. Striking image.

 

[ronweston]

Thanks Ron

06 May 2017

Fantastic vertical array. Compact and effective. Like the green element listing and coordinated border.

 

[ronweston]

Saturday's Shave
Pre: Shower + Musgo Glyce Face lather & rinse

Ed. Wustof 144 Tridente 13/16
SV Artisan 2.0 in faux tortoise / HMW
SV Manna Di Sicilia Shave Soap
SV Manna Di Sicilia Aftershave
Penhaligon's Elixir EdT

Have a Nice Saturday Gentlemen​

Stately and impressive, Dave. Like the elevated box lid. Nice razor balance.

 

[Guestabc]

Stately and impressive, Dave. Like the elevated box lid. Nice razor balance.

Thanks Ron

 

[ronweston]

Filarmonica Medallon Taurino
Island Bladeworks - Elite Manchurian
BAUME.BE
4VOO AS
Dsquared2 Potion

Cradled amid the greenery. Quite an appealing view.

 

[ronweston]

first try on this a new (to me ) razor from whipped dog
Omega 1098
stone cottage sample Frankincense
Alum block
SRD shaving bowl

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Welcome to SOTD, Alan. Appealing shot of your array. How did the shave with the Whipped Dog razor go?

 

[ronweston]

05/06/2017
Jamie's morning shave.

I am a night shaver but today my youngest daughter Gabby had her 1st Communion so I had to look & smell like a million bucks. last night I used the mega aggressive Pearl Open Comb TTO, so all I needed was a quick cleanup this morning and the Schick Xtreme 3 and Barbosal yellow performed wonderful! The Dutch aftershave Reuzel was used and I am liking it! It feels so slick and has a fresh, clean and mellow scent, the perfect pairing with TABAC cologne - I will be using this combo again...

Snazzy quick shave pic, Jamie. Can't remember the last time I used Barbasol. My last quickie shave I used Nivea gel and my El Jefe SE. Next time I'll use an injector.

 

[ronweston]

SOTN
Pre: Hot Shower
Razor: Gillette Super Speed Red Tip Made In England
Blade: Gillette Wilkinson Sword (1)
Brush: IC Shaving Brushes KSPD1
Soap: Through The Fire Fine Craft Million
A/S: Nivea Men Aftershave Lotion
EDT: Paco Rabanne 1 Million

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Welcome to SOTD, Kevy, and your first post to B&B. And an excellent composition it was. Your Red Tip is beautiful.

 

[ronweston]

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Razor: Focus Slim Al (half Feather DE blade)
Brush: Vulfix 404 Grosvenor
Soap: Stirling Unscented with Beeswax
Aftershave: Stirling Glastonbury

Welcome to SOTD, Alexei. Attractive close up shot. How do you like the mixed hair Vulfix?

 

[ronweston]

Mickey Lee Soapworks - Réunion
Ever-Ready 100T | Elite Razor Manchurian
Ever-Ready SE | Gem PTFE (1)

Hand down superlative photo, Matt. Love the sunlit trees as backdrop.

 

[ronweston]

ATT SE2 / Kai Titan Mild
Rudy Vey 'SOC' Boar
The Dead Sea Shaving Soap & ASL

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Deep Blue and the Dead Sea. Beautiful, richly colored photo, Phil. Placement of the razor and brush are just so right! You just keep the bar high.

 

[Boardom]

Le Pere Lucien - Traditional scent / Semogue Boar / Tanifuji 6/8 / Floid Vigoroso

Great scent and lather from the LPL. One of the best containers around IMHO.
Smooth 2 passes with the straight...slowly getting the hang of it.
Enjoy your weekend gents ​

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