SOTD "FREE WEEK" June 5th - June 11th, 2017

[Str8_Shaver]

Prep - Noxzema / Hot towel
Pre shave - Proraso
Razor – Merkur 34C HD
Blade – Polsilver Super Iridium
Brush - 'Papa Chub' (Chubby 3 Manchurian)
Soap – Phoenix and Beau – Unscented
Post - Cold water rinse, Wholly Kaw Cuero Oscuro Aftershave Toner

yeah, that was an enjoyable shave..

 

[i_dont_bite]

Gillette aristocrat deluxe
Gillette 7 o'clock SS Green (3)
Saponificio Varesino Manna di Sicilia
RazoRock Plissoft Barber Handle
Alum, Witch hazel


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[witeq]

Lovely picture, Witek. Just a bit of whimsy in this photo with the great balance of the brush approximating the angle of the Lider Logo!

Thanks for your nice comment, Ron!

 

[Smooth Steve]

June 11, 2017 SOTD
Sixth day on road in Frankfurt Germany
Cremo Astonishingly Superior Lathering Sandalwood Shave Cream
Cremo Vie-Long Spanish Horsehair Shave Brush
Better Homes & Garden Bazar Bowl
Merkur 34C HD Razor
Derby Extra Blade - 6th Shave
RazoRock Alum Stick
Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue Cooling After Shave
Body Lotion Lalit Corporel KenetMD

 

[witeq]

SOTD 2017-06-10

Hot shower
Maggard Razors Slant on MR5 handle
Astra Keramik blade (1)
Semogue 1470
Stirling Sharp Dressed Man shave soap
AV Musk aftershave cologne

 

[Noire]

Filarmonica Especial
Retro DeLuxe 30mm ST
Tallow + Steel Classic
Karl Lagerfeld AS

Took a chance on this razor with lots of surface rust, however some sharpening on oil and water stones and voila - super sharp for a one pass shave (somewhat surprisingly). Probably old stock poorly stored, or the sharpening process is improving. The DeLuxe brush is massive, and interesting to load as takes lots of product to lather (no small containers need apply) and is a soft experience.

 

[120inna55]

Mickey Lee Soapworks - AGORA XYRISMA
Island Bladeworks "Stoya" | Elite Razor Manchurian
Ever-Ready 1912 | Delta Echo | Gem PTFE (1)

 

[racogon]

Nuàvia Rossa//Zenith TS504AK//Revisor 6/8 Punta Francesa//Asentador Proyet Cuero Ruso//Lotion Opaline

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[ronweston]

The New Improved with Tuckaway handle is a marvel of shaving ingenuity. The new Minora blade glided through the sample of Barrie Bay Rum leaving my face smooth and soft. Finished with Gentlemen's Pride ASB and Pinaud VIBR for a great start to the day. The case is incorrect for the razor but look great together. Have a blessed day everyone.

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A cased razor always looks good. Like the old fashioned tone to this picture.

 

[mmsantos]

10-06-2017
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Pre Shave - Proraso Green
Cream - Proraso Green
Brush - Edwin Jagger Synthetic
Razor - Muhle R41
Blade - Racer Super Class Platinum
After Shave - Proraso Green​

 

[ronweston]

To draw an image like that I do not know how long it would take me to do but surely I would, now perhaps I would not have done it because I would not have the patience to do so and I have not done drawings by hand for many years.
But who knows if I wouldn't surprise myself and stay better than I think it would be.
Thanks for your comments Ron.

09 June 2017

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Excellent close-in pic. The muted color shadings is exceptional. Love the ragged border.

 

[Traditional Fan]

Lion Brand / Yankee Cutlery Bone handle with Col. Conk bay rum (all day long); Jagger best badger brush - Smooth and close with 2 passes.

 

[Noire]

Mickey Lee Soapworks - AGORA XYRISMA
Island Bladeworks "Stoya" | Elite Razor Manchurian
Ever-Ready 1912 | Delta Echo | Gem PTFE (1)

Great photo and equipment! See you have another Island Bladeworks product (saw that striking brush on his Facebook page) - Michael is very talented, a super guy and easy to deal with on transactions - like your choice from his line. Also the Delta Echo treatment on that razor pops in stealth mode . . .

 

[ronweston]

PARADIGM :: PALADIN :: SAPONIFICIO VARESINO :: B&M CLASSIC​

Intriguing pic, Chris. Interesting pedestal. How did you like the Flying Mango? That was a soap I tried to find when I first got into DE shaving.

 

[ronweston]

9 June 2017

Fouche' a Amiens Faux Frameback
Tony Miller Heirloom Strop
Semogue 1460 Boar
Wheat State Soaps Sandalwood Vanilla
T. N. Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Pinaud Clubman Classic Vanilla

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Happy Friday!​

Such a sweet layout in a whorl of color, Doug.

 

[ronweston]

SOTD, Friday, June 9th, 2017

Shower at gym + glycerin soap face lather and rinse
The Art of Shaving sandalwood shave cream, aftershave gel and cologne
Omega badger brush
Dovo 5/8" "Mammut" straight razor


Again, celebrating Karl Bodmer's rendering of scenic Missouri river in Montana!

Masterful composition, Murray. Your elements go so well with the Bodmer painting. I love the off-setting of the razor and brush.

 

[EzraCobb]

June 10, 2017
Day of Portugal Shave.
1. hot shower
2. Acho Brito Glyce pre shave
3. Lavanda cream
4. semogue 1350
5. 1959 fatboy revamped by north shore razors
6. RACER blade 2
7. alum / Lavanda aftershave

 

[ronweston]

June 9th

Very good cream with an amazing lather! and the blue aftershave, it's a wonder!

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Your T-shaped layout is quite attractive, Richard. I may give both the cream and aftershave a try.

 

[ronweston]

Friday's Shave
06.09.2017: Musgo Glyce Face Lather & Rinse

Joseph Elliot 4/8 Rattler
Paladin PK-47 / Select Badger
PannaCrema Nuavia Verde Shave Soap
Aqua Velva Sport Aftershave Splash
Acqua Di Gio EdT.

Have a Nice Friday Gentlemen​

Quite a cool display, Dave. Neat diagonal presentation.

 

[ronweston]

I love those Old Spice mugs! The Barrister's Reserve is very easy to lather and really slick. I had no problem getting a great shave. The old Gillette razors do a great job, too.

Friday SOTD:

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Razor: RazoRock Baby Smooth
Blade: Perma-Sharp Super
Brush: Rubberset 400 with PAA Switchback Top Cap loaded with Frugal Shave 26mm Black Synthetic Fan
Soap: "Myrkviðr" by The Los Angeles Shaving Soap Co.
Aftershave: T.N. Dickinson's Witch Hazel followed by Pinaud Fleur de France

-- Sammy

Love your arrayment, Sammy. I almost bought the Myrkviðr soap the other day but removed it at the last moment.