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

[witeq]

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

@witeq - Neat close up, Witek. Like the subtle scratched, marred overlay.

Thanks ,Ron!

 

[witeq]

SOTD 2017-02-19

Hot shower
Maggard Razors Slant on MR5 handle
Astra SS blade (4)
HJM 41P23 pure bristle
Erasmic Lather shave cream
AV Musk aftershave cologne

 

[Smooth Steve]

02/18/17 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with Cellar Door Bath Supply Co Haunted Woods Soap
Detroit Grooming Ludington Glycerin Bar Soap
I Coloniali Mango Shave Soap
Wolf Whiskers Blue Train Custom 24mm Silvertip Badger Brush
Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
Blackland Blackbird Open Comb Polished Razor with 85mm Handle
Personna Super Blade - 2nd Shave
RazoRock Alum Stick
Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel Toner
Booster Mosswood Aftershave
NIVEA Men Sensitive Cooling Post Shave Balm​

 

[sarimento1]

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
​

very nice vintage razor handle!

 

[cmh737]

SATURDAY:

Asylum RX//"Eric Custom" w/Cashmere synthetic//CBL Veg 3.0//Tabac a/s

 

[CT23]

Blackbird/Hempel :: Simpsons :: I Coloniali​

 

[carm-gs]

Sotd 18-02-2017

pre: hot water
shaving soap: Lea shaving soap classic
Brush: Zenith 505NK Manchurian
razor: R41 + bulldog - Astra blue #1
after shave: nivea extreme confort

 

[Corto]

Thank you kindly, @ronweston for your generous comments!

Here goes my belated contribution from yesterday night:

17 February 2017 ​

Friday Night Shave​

Musgo Real Glyce Soap
Maggard Razors Synthetic 24mm
JabonByLuna Edición Especial Foroafeitado
Gillette Super Adjustable "Black Beauty" + Gillette Nacet (x3)
Thayers Rose Petal + ASB JabonByLuna Edición Especial Foroafeitado

​

 

[troy71mo]

SOTD - Saturday, February 18, 2017 - SE Saturday VII

Shaving Soap: Wit & Wisdom Spiced Cedar Cream
Brush: Omega #90081 Syntex
Razor: Colonial Razors The General
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild (2)
After Shave: Aqua Velva Musk

Simple shave today.
Tried Cream for the first time. Got it at the dollar store. It was ok, was pretty slick, smelled ok. I missed the lathering though (and the really good scents that I've been spoiled with).

 

[ram57]

Sunday's Planned SOTD

Razor: Case Red Imp 133 11/16 Full Hollow
Brush: Savile Row 3226
Bowl: The Distinctive Goat Style 10 5½”
Pre-Shave Scrub: Ginger Garden Aventus
Pre-Shave Gel: AOS Ocean Kelp
Shave Soap: BWW Queen Anne's Revenge
Post: Monster Block Alum
Aftershave: Fine Platinum​

 

[sandstone]

Fatip Retro / Gillette Silver Blue
Rudy Vey 'SOC' Boar
Tabac Shave Soap
Fine American Blend ASL

​

 

[Atalk]

@Atalk - Fabulous close-in on a superlative layout, Mike. I see that the Santa Maria del Fiore is giving you some longevity.

I hope everyone is looking forward to a great weekend. I'll bid you a good evening now, gents. Be seeing you.

Thanks Ron! I am 3017'ing the tub and I have a looooooong way to go still. The shaves are great but it does add a tiny bit of monotony to my SOTD photos.

 

[ronweston]

We'll just expect seeing that jar for the next year or so! Glad the shaves are good. I'm planning on buying a jar very soon.

 

[ronweston]

SATURDAY SOTD ::::: February 18, 2017

Prep: Hot shower w/Neutrogena Men Invigorating Face Wash
Pre-shave Oil: Shaveology
Soap: Ginger’s Garden Spice Grenade
Brush: RazoRock Finest Badger 24mm
Razor: The Holy Black SR-71 Slant
Blade: Personna Platinum Chrome Super (1)
Post Splash: Thayers Lemon Witch Hazel
Aftershave: Ginger’s Garden Spice Grenade​

 

[nikonNUT]

02.18.2017
Back to the Eclipse... Seriously, this razor makes a cart seem difficult to shave with. I just love it!

 

[Noire]

Rigarazor (wicked sharp from maker)
Wolf Whiskers WSP Manchurian
La Savonniere du Moulin
Chatillon Lux - Fougere

 

[ronweston]

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

Thank you.

 

[ronweston]

Love the colors Ron! Really vibrant.
Steve

Thank you, Steve.

 

[ronweston]

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

Glad you are liking the Blackbird. I have one of the older versions, before they introduced the open comb. Although I haven't found it to be aggressive I do think it is a very efficient razor. I just don't use it too often. My version is the black oxide model, which is quickly loosing its finish and developing a very unsightly mottled look. Blackland, when informed, said they would replace it in the next release in October but I haven't heard from them lately. The look doesn't effect the shave so I really should break it out again.

 

[ronweston]

Spectacular photographs and precisely composed shave descriptions were on display at SOTD for a stupendous Saturday.

Thank you, gentlemen, for all of your contributions. Each was greatly appreciated.


@skypsyd - Stellar presentation, Dave! Love your backdrop. Really like that Team Brush.
@ClaudioBP - Striking photo. Great placement of razor on the bowl. Lovely Rubberset.
@Dagwoodz - That's one hard to beat blu(e) shave, Josh!
@shm - Very balanced layout, Søren. Quite appealing. Love your backing; great color!
@alfredus - Beautiful photo! Exceptional design with reflections in the top cap and base plate. Lovely Paladin.
@germanshaver - Welcome to SOTD, Chris. Nice medium high angle for your shot. Like your razor.
@ymiclassroom - A pretty frosty pic. Your gear could easily be resting on a mound of snow.
@Clint64 - Nicely done b&w, Clint. Like this viewpoint.
@Bobcat - Ah, Bob, the Spoiler begins another ride.
@Cash_Stronomer - Welcome back to the simple pleasures.... Nice pic, BTW.
@cruise_bone - I agree with your scent assessment. Most tobacco fragrances are too mild. Hefty little razor. The handle reminds me of the SR-71 I used today.
@xxlpack - Smile for the camera. Fine portrait. Like the date in the multi-layered frame.
@Doug57 - Now that's a refreshing shave, Doug. Nice splay on the brush.
@Jnatcat - The Art of Sandalwood. Comely layout, Will.
@PACO GALAN - Fine arrayment. Bet the razor is comfortable in the hand.
@120inna55 - Excellent photo, Matt. Superb review.
@Quijote - Welcome to SOTD, Donald. Love your mug. How do you like the razor?
@sarimento1 - Exquisite pic, Murray. Excellent use of the scuttle.
@EzraCobb - Nice travel kit, Jamie. Like that vibrant vertical shot.
@Smooth Steve - Dandy photo, Steve. Close focus on the razor with gradual blurring is well done.
@cmh737 - Quite a pose, Chris. That rich blue provides an exceptional backdrop for your setup. The brush is stunning. How is the Rx trial going?
@CT23 - Fabulous photo, Chris. A Day in the Sun for an awesome trio. That is a great rock pedestal!
@carm-gs - Lovely overhead POV. Like the interior of your bowl.
@Corto - Wonderful high angle perspective, Daniel. The b&w is a great choice for the pic.
@troy71mo - Superb presentation beautifully arrayed, Troy. Too bad the cream wasn't better.
@ram57 - Another marvelous photo with lavish coloration.
@sandstone - Bravo, Phil: Brush as Ballerina! What a gorgeous layout.
@nikonNUT - I imagine this was quite a pleasurable shave for you.
@Noire - That blade looks evil! Neat Wolf Whiskers.


Hope Sunday is a great day for everyone. Good evening now, gents. Be seeing you.