SOTD Tabula Gratulatoria - August 2011

[Optometrist]

A LABOR DAY SHAVE
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Pre-Shave: Hot shower
Brush: 26mm Saville Row 3326 Silvertip Badger
Maxtom: 15/16" Max Sprecher, 1/4 Hollow Ground, French Point (w/ Makume Gane scales)
Strop: 20/45/45 (Neil Miller Linen / Imperial Horsehide leather / Imperial Cordovan leather)
Überlather: Martin de Candre Shave Soap
Toner: Thayer's Witch Hazel (Lavender, no alcohol)
After Shave Splash: Floïd Italian Amber AS
Moisturizer: Martin de Candre Oil of Copra
Cologne: Martin de Candre "Lavende" EdT
Results: What an incredible shave. Four plus days of uncontrolled growth wiped away with pretty much one of a handful of razors that could live up to the challenge, i.e., the Maxtom. The Martin de Candre needs no introduction to this audience. It provided a luxuriously rich lather, resulting in the "perfect" prep. The end result left me feeling like a million bucks

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Have a WONDERFUL Monday gentlemen

. For those of us in the USA who are celebrating Labor Day Holiday, may you have a SAFE & RELAXING day.

A glorious shave, Robert, and a great photo Have a good day's holiday

 

[Marco]

Another absolutely stunning shot to start a new week, my friend

Thank you kindly, Sir!

 

[Marco]

PS (Henry/Marco): Do we have a September Tabula Gratulatoria or should we keep posting in the August one?

Way to go Marco ...What a nice thought and a thoughtful and appropriate theme for this week. My hat's off to you, your stewardship and your SOTD. Well done my friend

Robert, my dear friend, thank you wholeheartedly for your kind words, truly appreciated.

P.S. Just sent a PM to our Mod Henry regarding the Tabula Gratulatoria of September. In the meantime, we can continue using the Tabula Gratulatoria of August.

 

[shm]

Another cream bites the dust by the looks of it, Soren! Nice pic

Yes, it was the last of the EJ.
I have kind of made a promise to myself to (try to) finish off some of my less used creams and soaps.
It's just - now that it is gone, I found out I quite liked it and may have to restock

Søren,
How do you like the EJ Sandalwood? Great gear btw

I like it.
It has a very nice scent, very close to the T&H Sandalwood cream.
It gives a good protection of the skin and a good glide of the blade, no matter if it is a DE or a straight.
The problem is, now I also would like to try the two other EJ scents as well

 

[BladeRunner001]

Great shots Gents and thank for posting..... I am on my 3rd and last week of my vacation so no shot from me but I have been enjoying yours....

Thank you Zee ...Looks like you're having more fun that we are . Enjoy it my friend and make the last week count.

A glorious shave, Robert, and a great photo Have a good day's holiday

Thank you David

Robert, my dear friend, thank you wholeheartedly for your kind words, truly appreciated.

P.S. Just sent a PM to our Mod Henry regarding the Tabula Gratulatoria of September. In the meantime, we can continue using the Tabula Gratulatoria of August.

Thank you maestro

I like it.
It has a very nice scent, very close to the T&H Sandalwood cream.
It gives a good protection of the skin and a good glide of the blade, no matter if it is a DE or a straight.
The problem is, now I also would like to try the two other EJ scents as well

Søren,
That's a problem with everything . I think it's a good problem though