SOTD "FREE WEEK" February 27th - March 5th, 2017

[ram57]

A work of art! The overlay gives the impression of an Old Master's oil painting.

Thanks Ron. A oil canvas painting was what I was shooting for.

 

[ronweston]

Filarmonica DT 14
Brad Sears Archduke/30
Castle Forbes Lime
Flint+Flint AS
L'Eau Bleue D'Issey Pour Homme

Beautiful pic. Love the closeness of the elements and the background....

 

[ronweston]

ATT S2 Kronos / Feather
Whipped Dog Boar
Symmetrical Pottery Lather Bowl
Stirling Executive Man Shave Soap
'TabacaVeg' ASL

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Another excellent color themed photo, Phil. Quite masterful.

 

[WoS_]

Feather AC SS with a Feather Professional
Vie-Long 04513
Le Pere Lucien Cedar & Patchouli SS
Osma Alum & Musgo Real AS

 

[ronweston]

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Hoshi Tombo 6000 // Mastro Livi Loom // Paladin // TOSP Sicilian Lemon Grove Shaving Cream // Myrsol Limón​

Superb photograph. Placement and tone are perfect. Quite well done.

 

[ronweston]

Thanks Ron. A oil canvas painting was what I was shooting for.

 

[ronweston]

Excellent beginning of the week, gents!!

 

[ronweston]

MONDAY SOTD ::::: February 27, 2017

Pre-shave Oil: Oscar’s Sandalwood
Cream: Taylor of Old Bond Street Almond
Brush: Paladin PK-47 butterscotch 26mm
Razor: Rockwell 6s (plate 6)
Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux (8)
Post Splash: Thayers Lemon Witch Hazel
Aftershave: PAA Otra Tonic
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[Guestabc]

Exquisite photo, Dave. Love the approach shot. The watch is a neat touch. Don't misplace the Sartorial EdT; you'll never find it!

Thanks Ron, waiting to use up the sample to buy a bigger bottle, LOL

 

[Guestabc]

Tuesday's Shave
02.28.2017
Shower + Musgo Glyce face lather & rinse

Edv. Neistrom 4/8
Omega 6242 silvertip
Proraso White shave soap
Proraso White AS Balm
Penhaligon's Quercus Cologne

Have a Good Day Gents​

 

[Smooth Steve]

Quite an attractive presentation, Steve. How did the cream perform with the Blackbird?

Thanks Ron. Love the Lush, just miss the brush... Lush 5 o'Clock Whistle will work with anything. It's not for everyone, but it is very slick, and leaves me with a great post shave, moisturized face. It also has a strong lime scent that I personally enjoy. The Blackbird shaves great, but personally I thick the geometry is strange. Shaving with a more perpendicular position to the floor against the guard, I find the razor more aggressive then my R41, but riding the cap pulls the blade away from the face and it's much more mild. Many recommend the later, but minimizing the contact with the guard is counterintuitive to using an open or closed comb. What would be the difference if you ride the cap edge? The Blackbird shaves great, but different because of this. It is funny because aggressiveness always brings up the discussion of blade gap, but geometry and blade overhang are just important. Balancing these attributes is what leads to efficiency. Personally I would rate the Blackbird aggressive even though the blade gap may not be as big as other razors because its design has quite a bit of blade exposure at certain angles. Again it is all good, just unique. The Lush always works great.
Steve

 

[Smooth Steve]

Very somber, moody looking photo, Steve, enhanced by your ground level angle.

Thanks Ron. Always appreciate the comments. I was looking to get right into the scene, but the slight bluish tint gives the metal gear some emotion.
Steve

 

[mdwolfie86]

Late night shave but I got it in.

Gillette SS flare tip
Shark super chrome blade
Caties Bubbles Saturday morning
Prorasso/Omega Boar brush
Pinaud Clubman aftershave

 

[alfredus]

Pre-Shave: Cypriotian Olive/Argan Oil soap, cold water
Razor: ATT S-1 Colossus
Blade: Ladas (2)
Brush: Paladin TSN LE
Lather: Soap Testing
Post-shave: Alum, Barrister & Man Kyovu Original, South Australian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Thank you all for your wonderful pictures gentlemen - I hope you all have great Tuesday ​

 

[FreddieP318ti]

Excellent close up. The rich colors are outstanding.

Thank you Ron!

 

[Dagwoodz]

SOTD - Tuesday, 28 February, 2017 - First Canadian Esther's Peppermint & Grapefruit​

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Prep: Hot Shower | Neutrogena Invigorating Face Wash
Pre-shave: Musgo Real Lima Glyce pre-shave soap | hot towel
Razor: 1961 Gillette Fatboy (G-2)
Blade: Astra SP (3)
Brush: Omega 10049 Boar
Soap: First Canadian Esther’s Peppermint & Grapefruit
Post-shave: Alum | Cold towel | Thayer’s Cucumber Witch Hazel | Nivea Men’s Facial Cream
Aftershave: Fine Platinum
Album of the Day: Foo Fighters - Foo Fighters
Song of the Day: Big Me

Wonderful close out to February, Gentlemen!
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[Clint64]

Love this pose, Clint.

Thank you, Ron.

 

[Clint64]

MONDAY SOTD ::::: February 27, 2017

Pre-shave Oil: Oscar’s Sandalwood
Cream: Taylor of Old Bond Street Almond
Brush: Paladin PK-47 butterscotch 26mm
Razor: Rockwell 6s (plate 6)
Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux (8)
Post Splash: Thayers Lemon Witch Hazel
Aftershave: PAA Otra Tonic
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Lovely Butterscotch Paladin.

 

[Clint64]

February 28, 2017​

AlumiGoose V1 with Triad SS​

Feather Pro (3)​

Rudy Vey Rover with TGN Finest​

Reef Point Dragon’s Blood​

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[carm-gs]

Accomplished overhead shot. That's some good lather!

thanks