FREE WEEK, SOTD "themed week" June 27th - July 3rd 2011

[Zephyr]

Simpson Chubby 1
C.V. Heljestrand 924FL
Cella
Musgo Real​

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I've had this strange little razor a while, but haven't honed it until today.
The steel was just as hard as expected, took me about 45 minutes on the La Grise Coti to get it right. With that said, this is the first razor I hone completly on the coti, from bevel to finish.
It is a strange little razor, the scales are made of stainless steel, and the blade is 4/8 and between 2 and 2 1/2 " long.
Nonetheless, she gave me a extremly smooth and comfortable shave (as expected from a Heljestrand).​

 

[GuitarGuy]

First post here:
Razor: Gillette Fusion (I am still waiting for my mekur to arrive, so please forgive me)
Brush: VDH deluxe (something simple to get me started)
Cream: Real Shaving Co. Moisturizing Cream (very nice, but my first attempt at lather was too wet, round two was much better)
AS: Aqua Velva Classic (who knew that this is good stuff)
Lotion: Everyman Jack.

Hopefully there are many more to come!

Welcome!!! No apologies needed. You are on the right path... I am 4 months in and LOVING it!!!

JC

 

[Kamamuri]

Sunday 07-03-11.

Soap from Aleppo 25% laurel - Rooney 1/3 silvertip - Merkur 37C Slant - 7 O'clock SharpEdge (yellow) #3 - Pre PREP - Dr. Harris Marlborough shaving soap - Alum block - Toner Thayers Original - ASB Truefitt & Hill - ASL Pinaud Clubman.

 

[lagaffe]

Saturday

6/8 Extra Hollow Ground Best Silver Steel
Tabac soap
Kent BK4
Simple for Men AS Balm
Tabac AS


Sunday

Ever Ready Slimline
GEM SE blade
Nanny's Yushu soap
Simpsons Commodore X1
Jasper Conran Man AS Balm
Pinaud Clubman Special Reserve AS

 

[Vlad]

First post here:
Razor: Gillette Fusion (I am still waiting for my mekur to arrive, so please forgive me)

Hopefully there are many more to come!

Ok, just this once.

 

[Suntzu]

Sunday

Gillette Slim Adjustable
Red IP
Moss Scuttle
Semogue 2040HD
Tabac Soap
Alum block
Witch hazel
Master Bay Rum

 

[mdunn]

Still dialing in the edge... But getting close!

Loving my new soap, too!

 

[bokaba]

Merkur HD w/ Wilkinson's Sword blade
Shavemac
Mama Bear Rosewood EO
Thayer's Lavender Toner
EMJ ASB

 

[ssultan]

Rooney Finest 3/1 | Trumpers Eucris | Gillette Aristocra #21 w/Feather | Vintage Old Spice​

 

[KM-instructor]

3011 Discovery of an old Badger brush from the year 2011.

 

[Raatt]

SOTD: 2011Jul03

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Well my photography does not compare to you folks, but it is a start...now if only swmbo would quick laughing while I pose my shave goodies, maybe my shots would be clearer.

Gillette Slim
Personna Med
FireHouse Badger
Coombs Bowl

Arko Cream
Witch Hazel
Pinaud Citrous Musk
Nivea Sensitive Balm

 

[Sterling Cooper]

I'm a day late for the free themed thread, but this really doesn't fit with the travel kit thread.

So, today I did the All-American Shave.

Ever Ready NOS R40 Badger Brush
Gem 1912 w/ Gem Personna
Vintage Old Spice Shave Soap
Vintage (1950s) Old Spice Aftershave.

 

[395migeon]

Preshave: PSC Shaving Oil
Razor: Merkur slant
Blade: Gillette 7 O'clock (yellow)
Brush: Saville Row 3824
Soap: MWF
Post shave: Alum block
AS: Cade AS balm

 

[coyotewhisper]

Friday's Shower and Shave
Johnson Baby Oil
Parker badger
Soap sample
Gillette OC with a Bluebird
Aqua vela Blue

 

[coyotewhisper]

Saturday's Shave
Hot shower
Johnson Baby Oil
HJM Boar
Gem 1912
Vulfix
Ogalla Bay Rum w/ peppercorns and limes
Arko Aqua Balm