SOTD "FREE WEEK" January 2nd - January 8th, 2017

[Cash_Stronomer]

Thanks Murray and Ron!
Weather keeps up I'll have to do some indoor, -24C this morning!

 

[Cash_Stronomer]

EJ-STF * Early Tech * Nacet
Speick with Shulton Old Spice

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[witeq]

SOTD 2017-01-08

Hot water
Gillette Slim Adjustable with GSB blade (1)
Maggard 22mm synthetic
B&M Lime,Lavender & Cedarwood shaving soap
Pitralon Classic aftershave

Have a good Sunday,gentlemen!

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[CapnPanther]

Sunday

Pre-shave: Kiehl's Facial Fuel
Razor: Schick Krona
Blade: Astra SP
Brush: Vulfix Boar/Badger Grosvenor
Soap: Kiss My Face Key Lime Shave Cream
Aftershave: Alum/ Thayer's Lavender Witch Hazel
Balm: The Cool Fix

 

[Antique Hoosier]

Sunday

C.V. Heljestrand MK No.31
Kanayama #3
Simpson PJ2 in Super
Martin de Candre Fougere
Floris JF Splash
Penhaligons Racquets Cologne
Tabac Hair Cream

 

[Str8_Shaver]

Prep - Noxzema / Hot towel
Pre shave - Proraso
Razor – ‘The Rock’ ( 3 )
Blade – Astra S/P
Brush - 'Mama Chub' (Chubby 2 Two Band)
Soap – L&L - Darkfall
Post - Cold water rinse, Witch Hazel, Trevarno Revitalising Face Oil

Due to shifts of 12hrs+ this past week, I had to have a quick mid week shave with the Sensor/KMF.. which did the job, but it was a real delight to have a 'proper' shave, and the 'Mama Chub'/Darkfall combo did not disappoint in the lather dept, whilst the ‘The Rock’/Astra delivered a smooth, BBS shave... yeah, feeling good..

 

[Antique Hoosier]

• Razors: Edwin Jagger DE3D14BL & Dorco Shavette
• Blades: Feather & Astra Green
• Pre: Proraso Pre-Shave White
• Cream: Taylor Of Old Bond Street – Coconut & American Crew Precision Gel
• Bowl: Georgetown Pottery G12 Scuttle
• Brush: Shavemac 2016 LE 2-Band Silvertip
• Alum: De Vergulde Hand
• After: Proraso After-Shave Balm White

NICE setup Chris!

 

[ChrisVanMeer]

NICE setup Chris!

Thank you kindly, sir.

 

[Antique Hoosier]

Shulton Old Spice

Perfect for cold weather!

 

[Cash_Stronomer]

Perfect for cold weather!

Tis! And at my supply level, better find more for next winter!

 

[Dagwoodz]

Sunday, 8 January, 2017 – P.160 Tipo Morbido

Prep: Hot Shower | Neutrogena Invigorating Face Wash
Pre-shave: Musgo Real Lima Glyce pre-shave soap | hot towel
Razor: 1955 Gillette SuperSpeed RedTip A-4
Blade: Personna Lab Blue (3)
Brush: Stirling 24mm Fan
Soap: P.160 Tipo Morbido
Post-shave: Alum | Cold towel | Thayer’s Cucumber Witch Hazel | Nivea Men’s Deep moisturizing facial cream
Aftershave: Razorock P.160 ASB | Fine American Blend
Album of the Day: Alan Jackson - A Lot About Livin’ (And a Little About Love)
Song of the Day: I Don’t Need the Booze (To Get a Buzz On)

Have a wonderful and blessed Sunday everyone!​

 

[Bobcat]

Sunday
Prep: Warm Shower-Stirling Bath Soap-Gentleman
Soap: Route 66 Sweeney Todd
Razor: Gillette NEW Short Comb
Blade: Vintage Wilkinson Sword “Light Brigade” NEW Chromium (15)
Brush: Canadian Fuller/Whipped Dog High Mountain White-24mmx52mm
Aftershave: Bvlgari Man in Black EdT

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

Route 66 Sweeney Todd today. 20 seconds to load the Fuller HMW. Easy, thick, slick, lather. Wilkinson Sword “Light Brigade” still in the Gillette NEW SC. Excellent smooth, close shave. I finished with Bvlgari Man in Black EdT.

Bob

 

[razorguy]

Sunday 8 January 2017

The Italian Shave​

Sometimes I like to shave with Italian shaving products only. This Sunday was one of those times and for the occasion I used my homemade shave products, an Omega brush and a Mastro Livi straight razor. The pre-shave oil, shaving cream and aftershave were all made by me at home and I am sure many of you know I like to make my own shaving stuff at home as a hobby. I like experimenting and to test new recipes, something I am doing since more than ten years now. I believe shaving with your homemade products adds extra pleasure to the pleasure of shaving, a rite made of small however big things, something you slowly savor while avoiding the frenzy of our modern times. The shave was absolutely special thanks to the super smoothness of this Mastro Livi Stripes CarboInox straight razor, a superb BBS shave!​

• Pre-Shave: RazorGuy Pre-Shave Oil
• Soap: RazorGuy Almond Oil Shaving Cream
• Brush: Omega Bristle 10275
• Bowl: Chinese Bowl
• Strop: Mastro Livi Travel Loom Strop and Hand Palm
• Razor: Mastro Livi Stripes CarboInox Italy, 7/8 Full Hollow, Spanish Point
• Post-Shave: Alum Block
• Post-Shave: Umbrian Extravirgin Olive Oil
• After Shave: RazorGuy Bay Rum

 

[cryhavoc]

GEM 1912
GEM PTFE (10)
DR Harris Almond
Omega 40033 Mighty Midget Boar
Aqua Velva

 

[sandstone]

Superb Thursday, gentlemen. All the beauty and loveliness that one might expect to see in these pages was certain evident to one's perusal.

Thanks for all photographic and text contributions. They were stunning.

Well, it's that time again, gents. I'll say good evening and see you soon....

Great way to end the work week, gentlemen. Excellent photos and text posts. Thanks for each one.

@sandstone - Phil, is that handle on the Fatip comfortable to use?

It's very late for me, gents, so I'll just say good evening. Be seeing you....

Thank you, Ron, for your kind comments!

Yes, I found the handle on the Fatip Retro to be comfortable to shave with, surprisingly so. Despite its elegant, but somewhat slippery appearance it provided a comfortable and sure grip. The ball end is a handy pinkie rest which feels good too.

 

[ram57]

@ram57 - Wonderful composition. The droplet border really gives the photo an interesing look. How was the Calypso soap and after shave?

The Calypso shave cream was a custom blend he did for me but all it is his Bay Rum, straight Pimenta Racemosa and I had him add a small dose of menthol. He mixed it perfectly as it a light cool feeling on the face but the Pimenta Racemosa is prominent. Both the aftershave and cream the aroma hangs for some time and Al's cream explode with small amount of water. Doesn't have the extra smooth post shave feel as others but it is an excellent shave cream.

 

[Doug57]

8 January 2017

Wade & Butcher Special
Tony Miller Old No.2 Heirloom Strop
Omega Boar
Italian Barber Amici Soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Vintage Avon Oland




Have a great week everyone!
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[troy71mo]

SOTD Sunday, January 8, 2017...

Shaving Soap: Williams Mug
Brush: Grampa's Brush (I think its Boar, not sure who made it, does anybody have any thoughts?).
Razor: Merkur 23C.
Blade: Shark Super Chrome (2)
Head Cartridge Razor: Gillette Sensor Excel (6)
Post1: Naturally Fresh Alum Block
Post2: Dickinson's Original Witch Hazel
After Shave: Old Spice

Yesterday was my Grandmother's funeral, she was 87 years young. My Mom and Aunt went through her house this week and they found Grandpa's shaving brush (he passed 16 years ago) and gave it to me. I used her glass bowl as a shaving bowl and it worked well (and I will add it to my bowl rotation). I used Williams Mug because I figure that's what he would have used back in the day. I finished it off with Old Spice because "If Grandpa hadn't worn it, then I wouldn't exist"

 

[The Razor]

Shaower shave, testing Parker shave soap [emoji12]



Be well and enjoy wet shaving 😲

 

[mdwolfie86]

This evenings planned SOTD

RAZOR: Merkur 34G
BRUSH: Vintage Simpson W/ replacement decal
SOAP: TOBS Eton College
PRESHAVE: Barbasol Pre Shave Face Wash
POST SHAVE: Dickinsons Original Witch Hazel, Nivea Post Shave Balm.