SOTD "FREE WEEK" February 20th - February 26th, 2017

[CapnPanther]

Wednesday

Pre-shave: Kiehl's Facial Fuel
Razor: Gillette Super Adjustable
Blade: Astra SP
Brush: Simpson Duke 3 in Best Badger
Soap: Kiss My Face Key Lime Shave Cream
Aftershave: Alum/ Thayer's Lavender Witch Hazel /Alcolado Glacial Splash
Balm: Jack Black Double-Duty Face Moisturizer

 

[Doug57]

22 February 2017

Razor: Wade & Butcher Bow, 6/8"
Strop: Tony Miller Heirloom
Brush: Whipped Dog High Mountain Badger
Soap: Stirling Green
Post: Dickinson's Witch Hazel and Fine American Blend

 

[carm-gs]

Sotd 22/02/2017

pre: hot water -vegetable soap herbal karitè - proraso red
shaving soap: proraso red
Brush: Omega 48
razor: iKon tech Standard Razor - derby extra
after shave: proraso red

 

[Bobcat]

Wednesday
Prep: Warm Shower-Stirling Bath Soap-Scots Pine Sheep
Soap: BdF Mistero-(Finished 3rd jar)
Razor: Gillette Fat Boy
Blade: Vintage 70’s Gillette “Spoiler” Super Stainless (5)
Brush: Mozingo/WSP Silvertip-24mmx54mm
Aftershave: Country Club Sweet Water

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

BdF Mistero today. 20 seconds to load the Mozingo/WSP Silvertip. Easy, thick, slick, lather. Gillette “Spoiler” SS still in the Gillette Fat Boy. Excellent smooth, close shave. I finished with CC Sweet Water aftershave.

Bob

 

[i_dont_bite]

Wednesday
Gillette aristocrat deluxe
Merkur (1) - (this blade is unforgiving in this razor. I wasn't careful/light enough several weepers)
Semogue 610
First Canadian Shaving Co. Barbershop
Witch Hazel, Alum, Nivea Sensitive ASB

 

[imcndn]

Razor: iKon ShaveCraft 102 on West Coast Shaving Handle
Blade: ShaverBoy
Brush: Semogue 820
Lather: Arko
Aftershave: Canoe

 

[sandstone]

Excellent photos and posts for Tuesday, gentlemen. Thanks for each of your contributions. All are appreciated.

@sandstone - Terrific composition, Phil. How did the Acqua di Selva aftershave pair with Tabac?

Thank you, Ron! I have always found the two fragrances to be complimentary and your question made me curious about why that is, so I checked out the fragrance profiles for the two and found that they do share some commonalities in their composition such as lavender, bergamot, lemon, pine and musk, among others. This newfound knowledge has enlightened me and I think I sense a new interest/obsession developing.

 

[Clint64]

Excellent photos and posts for Tuesday, gentlemen. Thanks for each of your contributions. All are appreciated.


@Jnatcat - Handsome layout, Will. Like the soap bowl.
@Cash_Stronomer - Excellent shot. That's an intriguing rest for the Fatip and the EJ. The "@" may work in the future.
@Clint64 - Fine b&w, Clint. Great reflection.
@Dagwoodz - Attractive positioning of razor and brush, Josh.
@eezee - A stately array, Erich. The brush could be a king viewing from the ramparts.
@Tenergy - Beautiful presentation, Valeri.
@Mostho - Superb set up. Stefano. The artful lighting really warms your elements. Very nice.
@shm - I love this Dark Period you're in, Søren. Makes for great photos ... and this is one of them!
@Bobcat - Fetching photo of a quality shave, Bob.
@troy71mo - Nice line up, Troy!! Top notch elements yield an excellent shave.
@imcndn - Quite a cozy grouping. Hope the shave approached the name of the soap and aftershave.
@cmh737 - What an elegant arrayment, Chris! That is one sweet looking shave.
@witeq - Lovely colorful portrait, Witek. Menthol & Musk ... nice shave. Love your lighting.
@xxlpack - Proraso and Old Spice ... excellent pairing. The Proraso label seems to have a big smile, reflecting the cheerfulness of this photo.
@ChrisVanMeer - The overhead lighting makes for a dramatic pic. How was the Violetta di Parma?
@blzrfn - A very eye-catching photo, Dave. That's a good sized bowl!
@UngerWoo - Appealing POV of quality elements.
@blexa - Whimsical layout. Love the balancing Merkur.
@sarimento1 - Tantalizing picture, Murray. T&H never looked so good!
@RandallMorgan - Classy looking photo, Randall.
@EzraCobb - I like that folded picture look, Jamie. Your travel shaves are turning into a real adventure. Maybe you should check a drug store for better blades.
@Antique Hoosier - Such an interesting layout, Mike. It's quite attractive.
@mdwolfie86 - Wonderful close-in photo, Marty. That's a good looking razor.
@todas - Marvelous blue toned pic. The opposing corner brackets are a nice touch.
@CT23 - Another exquisite outdoor shot using available light in a striking setting. Bravo, Chris.
@ram57 - The Wilkinson Empire looks awesome. How did it shave?
@DblD - Your travel kit seems to be quite versatile, Doug.
@120inna55 - Matt, your alignment is perfect for an exceptional display.
@sandstone - Terrific composition, Phil. How did the Acqua di Selva aftershave pair with Tabac?
@Houdini5150 - Welcome to SOTD. Fine photo of an excellent array.
@nikonNUT - The Tree of Life and Leviathan. And how was that combo?
@skypsyd - Sumptuous photo, Dave. That razor is always impressive.


See you soon, gents.

Thank you Ron.

 

[Clint64]

February 22, 2017
Mongoose B2 with Triad Ti
Feather Pro Super (11)
Rubberset 400 #3 with WSP HWM
Route 66 Rum Runner
Fine Fresh Vetiver

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[blzrfn]

Semogue LE Horn
Mike's Barber Shop
Original Baby Smooth
Wilkinson Sword Master
RazoRock SMdF Aftershave​

 

[UngerWoo]

 

[blexa]

today,

- Barrister & Mann - Night Music
- Wolf Whiskers/Shavemac D01/2Band
- The Claymore
- Feather Professional
- Floid - Vigoroso
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[cruise_bone]

Feb 21, 2017

Pre: Hot towel, Lucky Tiger Face Scrub
Bowl: Hammered Turkish Copper
Razor: Merkur 34c
Blade: Astra SP
Brush: Omega
Soap: Fine L'Orange Noir
Post1: Hotel towel, Alum, Cold towel, Fine L'Orange Noir
Post2: Gillette a/s lotion

First time using a Fine product. Love the scent. Is it me, or is this soap super Thirsty? It kept drying out towards the mid/end of each pass, no matter whether I added water to the bowl or the brush.

That brush, by the way, has been my least favorite as it used to lose 5+ hairs per shave. Last night, it lost none! Yay.

 

[troy71mo]

SOTD - Wednesday, February 22, 2017 - 222

Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Brush: Grampa's Boar Brush (unknown maker)
Razor: Edwin Jagger DE89L
Blade: Polsilver Super Iridium (4)
Post1: Osma Block d'Alum
Post2: Cedar Orange Blossom Water
After Shave: Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue

 

[Loei]

Gillette Preshave
Titan 6/8
Jan Zoethout custom synthetic
Dr Harris Marlborough
Proraso green AS

Nice shave, but the titan needs a few strokes on crox, planning to do so this weekend.

 

[prometeo]

 

[shm]

@shm - I love this Dark Period you're in, Søren. Makes for great photos ... and this is one of them!

Thank you very much Ron, you are way too kind

 

[shm]

2017-02-22

Ikea bowl ¤ Restored GB Porcelain/bakelite boar ¤ Slim Adj. + 7 o'clock SharpEdge
Proraso Sandalwood cream ¤ Castle Forbes Lime ASB ¤ T&H Freshman Cologne

 

[jesseix]

- Semogue 1438
- L&L Grooming soap sample
- Ikon 102 w/ Polsilver SI
- Floid vig

 

[witeq]

Excellent photos and posts for Tuesday, gentlemen. Thanks for each of your contributions. All are appreciated.



@witeq - Lovely colorful portrait, Witek. Menthol & Musk ... nice shave. Love your lighting.

Thank you very much, Ron!