SOTD - November 16 through November 22, 2009

[Aaron01]

'30s Aristocrat​

Great looking razor, how does it shave?

 

[bythbook]

Great looking razor, how does it shave?

Thanks - it's a great shaver! I was looking for luxury this morning, so I planned on TOBS Avocado SC (if you haven't tried it, do); a soft pillowy brush ('06 B&B LE), and a smooth, heavy, beautiful razor.

This one is perfect mechanically and about 95% cosmetically. A really great razor.

see Thirdeye's review of the '34 Aristocrat here

 

[bythbook]

11/22/09

nice setup - and a great pic!


how is the K10 AS?

 

[h2oman]

1962 Gillette Slim
Super Iridium
No name brush(boar brush but it is super soft and very plush)
TOBS Rose
Old spice

 

[Aaron01]

Thanks - it's a great shaver! I was looking for luxury this morning, so I planned on TOBS Avocado SC (if you haven't tried it, do); a soft pillowy brush ('06 B&B LE), and a smooth, heavy, beautiful razor.

This one is perfect mechanically and about 95% cosmetically. A really great razor.

see Thirdeye's review of the '34 Aristocrat here

Thanks, I've been looking at picking up an open comb aristo. I'd like something that shaves similar to my Exec as far as agressiveness goes.

 

[Aaron01]

Serge Lutens Muscs Koublaï Khän​

 

[JdB]

Tech 1947 - Derby blade - Mama Bears Awakenings - Omega boar brush - "Squirrel" lather-bowl!
"Squirrel" lather-bowl!
I love it ! Edwin Jagger, Truefitt & Hill or Geo F. Trumper's bowl ???
Eelco​

Thanks Eelco! It's a HEMA-bowl

(For the non-Dutch: HEMA is something like Wal-Mart. Cheap but not crap)

(Been researching a bit on local potteries to get myself a "one-of" scuttle, will keep you updated...)​

 

[JdB]

Monsavon SS ~ EJ Med Horn Silvertip ~ Gillette Slim TTO Deluxe / Derby Extra ~ Italian Blue Floïd AS

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No shave yesterday and a wonderful 3.5-pass-BBS this morning.
Fresh Derby in this very mild shaver, WTG, WTG, ATG + touch ups.
CWR + Blue Floïd, wow; I feel like a million bucks for a lazy Sunday!

You guys enjoy the end of the WE,
C_J

Beautiful cold icey-blue color on that Floid! Wish I could take pics like that...

 

[joshmpdx]

• Rooney "Special" Pure
• Palmolive SS
• Case, Red Imp
• SCS Rose
  

 

[jkh]

HBS Tea Tree / Simpson T2 Super / TI Le Grelot / TWH Rose / Proraso ASB

 

[strat1117]

Very nice picture, Neil

Thanks, Vasco. I can always count on a kind word from you.

 

[du212]

Very nice !
Eelco

Thanks!! I'm happy you like it

 

[Empty Words]

Dubl Duck Special
Semogue 1305 boar
Valobra soap
Booster Island Bay Rum

 

[bythbook]

Nice pics everyone. Jon -- love that 30's Aristocrat!
All those Plissons are starting make me crazy -- I won't have mine until tomorrow.

Today, I tided myself over with this:

Moss Scuttle
Old '55 Red Tip
7 O'Clock yellow
shavemac #25 23mm silvertip
Castle Forbes Lime SC
Thayer's Lemon astringent WH w/ Aloe Vera
Royall Lyme ASL

All in all -- a wonderful Sunday morning shave!

nice shot, Neil - and a nice combination.

(question: do the people you live with - I assume you are not living [blissfully] alone - wonder at your disappearing into the bathroom now and again with a camera?)

You like the Castle Forbes Lime a lot?

Tuesday SOTD = Plisson Bliss eh? (AND you get to road trip to Ray's shop tomorrrow??? Cool... have fun! & bring your checkbook.)

 

[r0ckrat]

11/22/09

Nice phot, and nice looking Puma!!

 

[r0ckrat]

Stopped at L'Occitane yesterday. Wife needed some hand cream, and I've been lusting for some Cade for a long time... The result:
A nice shave. Couple weepers, but smooth.

 

[jss]

r0ck, benevolence has its benefits..

Nice bowl who makes it....

Enjoy your gear,
Julian

 

[SilkySmooth]

Sunday

34 C with Shark Blade
Omega 48 Brush
Cade Soap

 

[bandit82ta]

Sun

40's SuperSpeed w/crystal
Penworks Silvertip
T&H Rose - 1st use and wow impressed but not sure if its a good value compared to TOBs Rose... time will tell
Witch Hazel

 

[guenron]

Saturday
Merkur Long-handled Classic with a Feather
Savile Row Il Bambino 3118
Geo. F. Trumper Coconut Shaving Soap in a Bowl
QED Peppermint Tonic
QED Patchouli, Teatreem and Peppermint ASSC
Pashana Original Cologne

Great fragrance olio today..