SOTD "FREE WEEK" - December 5th - December 11th, 2016

[lindyhop66]

Hayashi Mercury
Mike Sheron As the Brush Turns "Cheerwine" Boar Brush
Barrister & Mann Latha Taiga Shave Soap
Myrsol Plastic Shave

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[CapnPanther]

Sunday

Pre-shave: Kiehl's Facial Fuel
Razor: Gillette Black Handle SuperSpeed
Blade: Astra SP
Brush: EverReady C40
Soap: St James of London Cedarwood & Clarysage Shave Cream
Aftershave: Alum/ Thayer's Lavender Witch Hazel
Balm: The Cool Fix

 

[Bobcat]

Bob, how did you like the Thuringian Forest? It's one of the soaps I'm thinking of buying.

The Crowne & Crane soap is excellent and the TF scent is top tier!

Sunday
Prep: Warm Shower-Stirling Bath Soap-Scots Pine Sheep
Soap: Crowne & Crane Thuringian Forest
Razor: Gillette Fat Boy
Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Blue Super Platinum (1)
Brush: John’s Brushes-22mmx48mm
Aftershave: Country Cub Frozen Vetiver

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

Crowne & Crane Thuringian Forest again today. 20 seconds to load the JB Silvertip. Easy, thick, slick, lather. I loaded a new Gillette 7 O’Clock Blue SP in the Fat Boy. Excellent smooth, close shave. I finished with CC Frozen Vetiver aftershave.

Bob

 

[Doug57]

@Doug57 - Neat high angle shot, Doug. Like the placement of the straight framing the Italian Barber image.

Thanks! I didn't even pay attention to the logo until I had the shot almost lined up. A few adjustments, and there it was.

 

[Doug57]

11 December 2016

Nivea Men Original Face Scrub
3P Pre-shave Cream
Wade & Butcher Special
Premier Black Latigo Strop
Whipped Dog High Mountain Badger
Mitchell's Wool Fat
Old Spice Original



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[melyus]

 

[ram57]

@ram57 - This photo I'd name "An Autumn Grail Shave"! The bowl is chalice-like holding the autumnal soap, with brush, scent and razor at ready, encased in a scattered floral tribute.

Thank you Ron, a fantastic 2 pass shave this morning. Here in the high desert we don't have the autumn smell I am used to from living in other parts of the country and this combo does just that. Not to mention excellent shave qualities too boot.

 

[ram57]

The Crowne & Crane soap is excellent and the TF scent is top tier!

Sunday
Prep: Warm Shower-Stirling Bath Soap-Scots Pine Sheep
Soap: Crowne & Crane Thuringian Forest
Razor: Gillette Fat Boy
Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Blue Super Platinum (1)
Brush: John’s Brushes-22mmx48mm
Aftershave: Country Cub Frozen Vetiver

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

Crowne & Crane Thuringian Forest again today. 20 seconds to load the JB Silvertip. Easy, thick, slick, lather. I loaded a new Gillette 7 O’Clock Blue SP in the Fat Boy. Excellent smooth, close shave. I finished with CC Frozen Vetiver aftershave.

Bob

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+1 on the Thuringian Forest and you should try their TF aftershave balm. I am not a balm guy but I like this one and the aroma hangs for a long time.

 

[Theyack]

Thanks Ron. Yes I did like the 322. It's a Dark, Smokey Vetiver. It has its place in my Den.

 

[jmudrick]

Supply SE is an amazing razor. Even with the aggressive head it's way more mild in feel than anything that approaches it in efficiency (Bunny, Hawk, General etc). I could see where some might prefer more feedback but no question the most enjoyable head shave I've had for the ease with which a totally smooth finish is achieved. I did manage one nick which I attribute to not yet being used to the weight. I prefer the longer handle of the PAL Adjustable but the Supply would be way too heavy for my needs with a longer handle given its construction. A job incredibly well done and a steal at the price. DIY shave gel only today.

 

[eezee]

@eezee - Two intriguing shaves with a riot of compelling fragrances and two excellent blades ... what's not to like!

 

[eezee]

12/11/16

Proraso Green Tea & Oatmeal Pre Shave Cream
Cella
Simpson Duke #2 in Best Badger
11/16 George Wolstenholm Pipe Razor
Tony Miller 3" Heirloom Steerhide Strop
Shavex Alum Block
Proraso Menthol & Eucalyptus
Nivea Post Shave Balm
Penhaligon's Juniper Sling
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[Brewster]

[MENTION=107139]ronweston[/MENTION]
The shave went very well !!
No blood at all...not even a scratch.

Thank you for the kind words on the photo.... I do prefer the monotones over color....
You are not the first to describe my b+w work as dramatic..... very rich, dark well defined tones.

"...the more people I meet,
the more I like my dog......"

 

[UngerWoo]

 

[blzrfn]

Shaver Joe Seahawks 2XL
Tiki Bar 1920s Barber Shoppe
eBarbershop Injector
Weleda Rasierwasser

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[cmh737]

@cmh737 - Marvelous pic, Chris. Great placement of the Aristocrat. Love your color scheme.

Thanks, Ron!

 

[witeq]

Better late than never....

Thursday's comments:

@witeq - Comely close up, Witek. I've never used a Stirling aftershave, only soaps and pre-shaves. I should get a couple.

Many Thanks,Ron!

 

[witeq]

SOTD 2016-12-11

Hot water
Maggard V3 with custom razor handle
Personna Med Prep blade (5)
Omega 10098 Professional
Rose of Bulgaria shaving cream
Alum block
Rose of Bulgaria aftershave

 

[Jnatcat]

Razor: Schick Injector
Soap: Old Spice
Brush: Simpson Chubby 1 Best
Aftershave: Old Spice
Balm: Neutrogena
Talc: Old Spice

 

[EzraCobb]

7oclock black on 2nd shave. Schick krona. Ogalla bay rum & sandalwood soap puck and after shave. 1438 semogue after 2 weeks of test lather alternatinh dawn dish soap and williams mug soap. Amazing shave today. Kronas are so mild