SOTD Monday Jan 02 - Sunday Jan 08

[guenron]

Well Lads, it's that time again! Blade to well prepped skin and all that. Remember to hug your aftershave balm too! Even with my database I can not figure out what shave to concoct, so I am going bearded till I get a better handle on it!:huh:

Here we go!
Merkur Progress with Exchange Select CrPt
Truefitt and Hill Small Super Badger
Taylors of Old Bond Street Rose Shaving Cream
QED Rose Water
Truefitt and Hill Classic Aftershave Balm
Floris of London Elite Eau de Toilette (Not shown in photo)

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1136

[Justso]

Zirh Clean Face Wash
Proraso Green
Shavemac XL
Merkur Vision
Zirh Soothe Balm
Perry Ellis EDT

[crackstar]

For Tuesday,
a nice hot shower
my usual hot prep
Omega brush
Merkur Vision
Tamara lather shaving cream (imported from Egypt, very, very cheap, but excellent)
Lubriderm unscented moisturiser

[HlSheppard]

Hot Shower with Molton Brown Recharge Black Pepper Body Wash (is that the longest name in retail??)

CAR Shavemaster (no euphamisms, please)
T&H Hard Soap
Slant Bar with Feather PtInox
CAR Green Tea Cutting Balm
QED Davinci Water
Aloe 80 layered with Ultra Shave
Tabac EDC

Last day of vacation blues! :c17:

[Scotto]

Shower: L'Occitane Eau de Badian shower gel, Baxters shampoo and conditioner, Nancy Boy Mild Facial Wash

Shave:
Merkur Progress with Merkur blade - I forgot what a great shave this thing gives
SR208 brush
Nancy Boy Shave Cream
Em's Cucumber AS Splash
Baxters ASB
Penhaligon's Endymion EdT
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1135

[Austin]

Hoffritz Slant Bar razor
SMF shave brush
T&H West Indian Limes shave cream
T&H West Indian Limes cologne

[atnight]

Progress
T&H not so maximum comfort cream (could be the sample)
men-u brush
sharp's toner
code blue
baxter oil free

[Rik]

Schick Adjustable Injector w/ Schick Blades :a47:
Edwin Jagger Little Best Badger
QEDman Patchouli/Tea Tree/Peppermint Shave Stick
Proraso Aftershave Splash
Proraso Aftershave Balm
Trumper Coral Skin Food
Musgo Real Aftershave

Lately I've had very little personal time, and have a new found appreciation for Charles' shave sticks. Rub it on your face, grab a brush and build a great lubricious lather right on the ol mug. :thumbup1:

[rtaylor61]

Scotto,

Hope you like the SR 208! Too bad it won't generate any lather for ya!:biggrin:

Randy

[rtaylor61]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1137
Mondesir 7/8 Straight, Shavemac Cocobola Badger Brush, Taylor's Eaton College Shaving Cream, Baxter A/S Balm.

The background is my Moleskine Daily Planner for 2006.

Randy

[AACJ]

Sorry, no pix today. Need to buy some rechargable batteries tomorrow.

But,

Col. Conk Bay Rum/Lime Shave Soap

Art of Shaving Pre Shave Oil

Trumpers Sandalwood Colgone

[DoubleE]

I've been out in the boonies for several days so this was my first shave in 4 days! That's the longest I've gone without a shave in many years. Sure feels nice to be slick faced again this morning.

Merkur Vision w/Merkur blade
Savile Row 2136 silvertip
Truefitt & Hill 1805 shaving cream
QED rose hydrosol
Truefitt & Hill 1805 ASB
Truefitt & Hill 1805 EDT

Jerry

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1138

[guenron]

Merkur Progress with Exchange Select CrPt
AOS Pure Badger
Proraso Scodella Verde
QED Rose Water
Proraso Aftershave Balm
Crusellas Tobacco EdC

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1140

[Scotto]

Shower: Asquith and Somerset Coconut Creme bar, Baxters shampoo and conditioner, Nancy Boy Mild Facial Wash

Shave:
Merkur Progress with Merkur blade
SMF brush
Taylor's Shave Shop
Musgo Real aftershave

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/files/1/8/IMG_1699_1_1.JPG

[Justso]

Hot wrap
Taylor's Mr. Taylor Cream
Merkur Vision, Merkur Blade
Shavemac XL
Zirh Soothe Balm
Mr. Taylor EDT

[Shermdog]

C&E Sandalwood ShaveSoap
AOS BRush
Merkur HD
Post wash with Men-U
Tend Skin
Aqua Velva spritz
Anthony Logistics Moisturizer with SPF 15

[guenron]

Shower: Asquith and Somerset Coconut Creme bar, Baxters shampoo and conditioner, Nancy Boy Mild Facial Wash

Shave:
Merkur Progress with Merkur blade
SMF brush
Taylor's Shave Shop
Musgo Real aftershave

I am out of sorts after being off work for a couple of weeks. I forgot to take my SOTD picture. I'll remedy it this evening.
Probably from posting your prior SOTD in the WRONG THREAD!!!!!

[Scotto]

Even the best of us make mistakes, Ron. :blushing:

I moved them to the correct thread.

[Austin]

Hoffritz Slant Bar
Saint Charles shave brush
Floris JF shave soap
Floris JF EDT

[guenron]

Even the best of us make mistakes, Ron. :blushing:

I moved them to the correct thread.
We must hold you to a higher standard. BUT, your first mistake was saying the best of us make mistakes! I BEG YOUR PARDON!!!:001_tt2:

[Rik]

Mondesir 7/8 Straight, Shavemac Cocobola Badger Brush, Taylor's Eaton College Shaving Cream, Baxter A/S Balm.

The background is my Moleskine Daily Planner for 2006.

Randy
That must have been one BIG mole! :w00t:

[Rik]

8/8 Dorko
Edwin Jagger C&E Best Badger
C&E Nomad Shaving Soap
Proraso Aftershave Splash
C&E Nomad Aftershave Balm
C&E Nomad EdT

[crackstar]

2 minute shower
a few quick shots of hot water on my face
Omega brush
Tamara shaving cream
BIC disposable razor eek:
Lubriderm unscented moisturiser
Chabrawichi 555 eau de cologne

[Coche_y_bondhu]

Ron,

You have a database on your PC to help you "concoct" your daily shave combinations :scared: ?

I was wondering how you decided on the regimen de jour!

Well done, scary, but well done!

Cheers,
Richard
Plano TX

[crackstar]

Those Bics ain't for me, I think I prefer my Dovo or my Vision!

Jeff

[guenron]

Ron,

You have a database on your PC to help you "concoct" your daily shave combinations :scared: ?

I was wondering how you decided on the regimen de jour!

Well done, scary, but well done!

Cheers,
Richard
Plano TX
It also is helping me get my inventory under control, at long last.:ihih:

[atnight]

progress
men-u brush
trumper violet cream (this was my 2nd shave with this stuff- much, much better- best lather I've ever produced)
sharp's toner
code blue
baxter oil free

[Rik]

Ron,

Please describe the notes for Crusellas Tobacco EdC.

[rschul2]

Edwin Jagger DE w/ Feather Platinum Blade
Kiehl's Close Squadron Shavers Blue Eagle Cream (brushless)
QEDman DaVinci Water
Feather Aftershave Balm

[HlSheppard]

Shavemac XXL Horn Handle
Merkur Slant Bar w/ Feather PtInox
AOS Lavender cream
Pacific Shave Oil
QED DaVinci Water
Proraso A/S Balm
Brooks Bros. 1818

[guenron]

Ron,

Please describe the notes for Crusellas Tobacco EdC.
Top notes, Tobacco and other florals.
Heart and base... Tobacco.

[rtaylor61]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1144
Savile Row 208, Merkur HD Classic (no straight razor tonight, got home from watching the Jazz
beat the Lakers...it is late!), Caswell-Massey 1752 Almond Scent, DR Harris A/S Milk

Randy

[rtaylor61]

That must have been one BIG mole! :w00t:

Rik,

I've used Moleskine notebooks for sometime, and just started using their Planner last year. Google Moleskine (pronounced "mole a skeen a) and you can learn more. I absolutley recommend them to anyone who keeps a journal or important notes.

Randy

[DoubleE]

Merkur Vision w/Merkur blade
Edwin Jagger for C&E best badger
L'Occitane CADE shaving soap
QEDman DaVincie water
L'Occitane CADE ASB
Frank #2 EDT

Jerry

I too am using a Moleskine journal! Theey'rrrrrr great!

Jerry

[Justso]

No shave today, got up late. :blushing:

[Scotto]

Shower: C&E Aromatic Sandalwood bodywash, Baxters shampoo, conditioner, and face wash

Shave:
Merkur Progress with Merkur blade
T&H ebony super badger
QED Vanilla shave stick
Em's "balancing" AS splash
C&E Aromatic Sandalwood ASB

Tabac EdT
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1142

[guenron]

Merkur Progress with Exchange CrPt
AOS Pure Badger
Floris London Santal Shaving Cream
Floris London Santal Aftershave Balm
Floris London Santal EdT

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1145

[AACJ]

Shower: C&E Aromatic Sandalwood bodywash,

Scotto, I absolutely LOVE that C&E bodywash!!

[Justso]

Where can you get that soap at a good price?

[AACJ]

Where can you get that soap at a good price?

The Crabtree and Evelyn Bath and Body wash?

go to www.shoplondons.com

I am fortunate enough for the brick and mortar to be within an hour of my house.

[Austin]

Hoffritz Slant Bar razor
AOS brush
QED Lavender shave soap
Lucky Tiger Toner
Trumpers Royal cologne

[crackstar]

my usual hot shower
my usual prep
Edwin Jagger brush
DR Harris almond shaving cream
Dovo straight
Lubriderm unscented moisturiser
Givenchy Pour Homme eau de toilette

How many of you guys enjoy DR Harris almond cream? It's one of my favorites!

Jeff

[Rik]

Top notes, Tobacco and other florals.
Heart and base... Tobacco.
Cigar or pipe?

[Rik]

6/8 Bill Ellis Special
St. Charles Shave Brush

QEDman Eucalyptus Shave Stick
Proraso Aftershave Splash
Proraso Aftershave Balm
Trumper Coral Skin Food
Dominica Bay Rum Cologne

[AACJ]

Crabtree and Evelyn - Sandalwood Hair and Body Wash

Crabtree and Evelyn - Sandalwood Shave Soap

Hess Straight Razor - Loan by Lynn Abrams of Straight Razor Place.com

Geo Trumpers - Sandalwood Cologne

Hat by Stetson, keeping with the Texas theme of Mr. Taylor's post.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1147

[Nick]

Merkur HD
Baby Vulfix
Taylor's Almond
Proraso pre/post (with some davinci that wouldn't fit conveniently in the bowl).

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1149

I keep wanting to like the vulfix again, but it just doesn't do the job for me with regards to creams. Oh well, it'll still do for soaps.

-Nick

[rtaylor61]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1151
Waterville Cutlery Straight, Shavemac #181 Badger brush, St. Charles Shave Citrus Pie Shaving
Soap, Corn Huskers Lotion. In celebration of the Texas Longhorns winning the national title, I've
kept my Texas medallion in the pic for another day. Shave music by...Stevie Ray Vaughan...a fellow Texan!

Randy

[DoubleE]

Merkur Vision w/Merkur blade
Edwin Jagger for C&E super badger
Taylor's lavendar shaving cream
QED rose hydrosol
Feather ASB

Thought I'd include a picture of the camera and lens I use to take my SOTD pix with!:smile:

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1152

Jerry

[Scotto]

Shower: Asquith and Somerset Coconut Creme Bar, Baxters shampoo and conditioner, Provence Sante' Verlain facial scrub

Shave:
Merkur Progress with Merkur blade
Shavemac "Scotto Special" brush
Taylors Almond
QED DVH20
D.R. Harris Aftershaving Milk

L'Occitane Eau de 4 Voleurs EdT
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1143

Jerry - I think you need a bigger lens on that camera :scared:

[guenron]

Merkur Progress with Exchange CrPt
AOS Pure Badger
Nancy Boy Shave Cream
Nancy Boy Cooling Aftershave Gel
Santal Extreme (Not shown in photo)

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1154

[Crawdad]

Everything finally came together last night when my wife brought home C & E Sienna shaving soap. I couldn't wait til morning, so...

Merkur Futur with Merkur blade
C & E Best Badger Brush
C& E Sienna shaving soap

It wasn't my best shave ever but I'm looking forward to practicing the art!

Bob

[Justso]

Zirh Clean Face Wash
Hotwrap w/hotpot action
Shavemac XL Silvertip
Taylor's Eton College in a tub
Merkur Vision, Merkur Blade
Zirh Soothe Balm
Dolce & Gabbanna EDT

First shave in two days..feels good to be human again

[AACJ]

Just for you Randy!

Taylors of Old Bond Street - Lavender Shaving Cream

Schick Eversharp Injector
Hess Straigh Razor

Trumpers Sandalwood


Black Beaver by Resistol accompanied by a State of Texas belt buckle.



http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1153

[rtaylor61]

Art,

Very nice! Great hat and buckle.

Jerry...are you taking your pics from the end of the block???

You could zoom in on one brush hair with that thing.

Randy

[atnight]

Progress
Will G. Shea soap #37
Men-U brush
Sharp's toner
Will G. peppermint asb

[Austin]

Hoffritz Slant Bar razor
Vulfix brush
Salters French Vetiver shave cream
Harris Pink AS
Creed Original Vetiver EDC

[Rik]

Merkur Slant
Shavemac Special

C&E Sandalwood Shaving Soap
Proraso Aftershave Splash
C&E Sandalwood Aftershave Balm
C&E Sandalwood EdT

Jerry - WOW!

[crackstar]

my usual hot shower
my great prep
Kent brush
AOS lavender shaving cream
Dovo straight razor
Lubriderm unscented moisturiser
Perry Ellis Red 360 eau de toilette

[guenron]

Savile Row 208
Merkur Progress with Exchange Select CrPt
Williams Shaving Soap
QED Lavender Water
Old Spice Long Lasting Cologne *

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1157

*Love Beads Courtesy Hippies Inc.

[DoubleE]

Merkur Vision w/Merkur blade
Savile Row - 231 super badger
Will G shea shaving soap
QEDman DaVinci water
Will G ginger & lime ASB

This was my first shave with the Will G products. Must say they performed nicely. I didn't get an enourmous volume of lather with the shea butter soap but enough. It provided a good slick lather and a close shave. Will it equal D R Harris and T&H for me? No, but it will certainly be part of my rotation.

Jerry

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1158

[Scotto]

Shower: C&E Sweet Almond Oil body wash, Baxters shampoo and conditioner, Nancy Boy Mild Facial Wash

Shave:
Merkur Progress with Merkur blade
Savile Row super badger
C&E Sweet Almond Oil shave soap
Em's cucumber AS splash
L'Occitane CADE ASB

Musgo Real Agua de Colonia #1 Orange Amber (not shown)
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1161

[Justso]

Zirh Face Wash
Hotpot action w/face wrap
Shavemac XL
Proraso Green (ahhh, feel the tingle)
Merkur Vision, Merkur Blade
Zirh Soothe Aftershave Balm
Mr. Taylor EDT

[Austin]

Hoffritz Slant Bar razor
Saint Charles shave brush
Saint Charles Almond shave soap
Sharps Toner
Taylors St. James cologne

[crackstar]

My nice shower
hot prep, hot towel
Kent brush
Truefitt & Hill Grafton shaving cream
Merkur Vision
Lubriderm unscented moisturiser
Bulgari Notte eau de toilette

[atnight]

Hoffritz Slant Bar razor
Saint Charles shave brush
Saint Charles Almond shave soap
Sharps Toner
Taylors St. James cologne


How are you liking the St Charles brush?

-bill

[crackstar]

Austin, does the St-Charles almond smell anything at all like the Taylors almond or Crabtree & Evelyn almond? Just curious :smile:

Jeff

[Rik]

13/16 Dubl Duck Wonderedge
St. Charles Brush
QEDman Vanilla Shave Stick
Proraso Aftershave Splash
Proraso Aftershave Balm
S & C Parfums Montecristo EdT

Bill - I love my St. Charles Shave brush. Not too floppy or scritchy. Great size for soap and creams. A real value.

[Austin]

How are you liking the St Charles brush?

-bill

Bill, I am liking this small brush. 20mm, best badger and perfect for soaps. Additionally, the price is right. Sue has reduced them on her website.

Andrew

[Rik]

Schick Injector
Vulfix 374 Shaving Brush
Trumper Coconut Shaving Soap
Proraso Aftershave Splash
Proraso Aftershave Balm
Thierry Mugler A*Men EdT

[Nick]

Bill, I am liking this small brush. 20mm, best badger and perfect for soaps. Additionally, the price is right. Sue has reduced them on her website.

Andrew
Bill:
What's more, if you spend more than $25, you get a shave stick as a freebie:

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1133

-Nick

[Austin]

Austin, does the St-Charles almond smell anything at all like the Taylors almond or Crabtree & Evelyn almond? Just curious :smile:

Jeff

Jeff, St. Charles almond is not as sweet as C&E or Taylors. It is closer to amaretto. Very nice scent indeed.

[atnight]

Bill:
What's more, if you spend more than $25, you get a shave stick as a freebie:

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1133

-Nick


yes, thanks, which is why i prompted the question. thank you nick and andrew both.

[rtaylor61]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1165
C&E Edwin Jagger Brush, Schafer Koln straight, C&E Nomad Shaving Cream, DR Harris A/S Milk,
Caswell-Massey Jockey Club

*EDIT* Gents, I post my pics before I shave. This little $35 Edwin Jagger brush from C&E is incredible. Broke open the Nomad this morning, took the brush to it and bam...tons of great lather. No question that I threw out more than I used. It may be a small brush, but it does hold water. If you're looking for a cheap brush...this one belongs on your short list!

Randy

[DoubleE]

Merkur Vision w/Merkur blade
T&H turnback
T&H almond shaving cream
QEDman DaVinci water
T&H classic ASB
T&H Trafalgar EDT

Jerry

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1166

[Austin]

Merkur Futur razor
SMF brush
Arrans Aromatic Vetiver shave cream
Proraso Crema Liquida balm
Floris Vetiver cologne

[guenron]

Merkur Progress with Exchange Select CrPt
Ed. Jagger for Crabtree & Evelyn Superbadger
Truefitt and Hill West Indian Limes Bath and Shower Wash
Truefitt and Hill West Indian Limes Shampoo
Truefitt and Hill West Indian Limes Shaving Cream
Truefitt and Hill West Indian Limes Aftershave Balm
Truefitt and Hill West Indian Limes Cologne

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1168

[Scotto]

Shower: L'Occitane eau de Badian shower gel (as shampoo also), Baxters conditioner and face wash

Shave:
Merkur Futur with Merkur blade
Edwin Jagger for C&E best badger (shown after 4 luxurious passes)
L'Occitane CADE shaving soap
L'Occitane Eau de Berger after shave
L'Occitane CADE balm

Musgo Real Agua de Colonia #2 Oak Moss (not shown)

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1169

[Coche_y_bondhu]

Hello Austin,

Can you tell us more about the Arran Aromatics vetiver cream? Since my supply of Salter's French Vetiver is limited, I need to explore another vetiver source. How does Arran compare with Salter? And where did you purchase it by chance?

Thanks, Austin!

Cheers,
Richard
Plano TX

[Austin]

Hi Richard. I think Salters is a better shave cream. Arran Vetiver is no longer available. The scent is less earthy than Salters. It is more along the scent of Guerlain Vetiver. It is less lubricating than Salters. I hope this helps.

[crackstar]

hot shower as usual
my great prep with hot towel
Edwin Jagger brush
Taylors sandalwood shaving cream
Dovo straight razor (love it!)
Lubriderm unscented moisturiser
Jean Paul Gaultier eau de toilette

[Rik]

8/8 Dorko
Edwin Jagger Best Badger
L'Occitane CADE shaving soap
L'Occitane CADE balm
L'Occitane CADE EdT

[atnight]

saturday night shave

progress
men-u brush
salter mint
sharp's toner
code blue
will g. peppermint asb
t&h clubman edt


i'm starting to think that it's the two t's and one s, as opposed to 3 T's. i get great shaves from my salter tub and have had nothing but mediocre to poor experiences with the two T&H creams I've tried.

[DoubleE]

Merkur Vision w/Merkur blade
Shavmac brush
Tabac shaving soap
QEDman DaVinci water
Feather ASB
Tabac culture EDT

Jerry

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1188

[Scotto]

Shower: C&E Nomad bodywash, baxters shampoo and conditioner, Nancy Boy Mild Facial Wash

Shave:
Merkur Progress with Merkur blade
Shvemac "Scotto Special" brush (shown after 4 luxurious passes)
Provence Sante' Verlaine shave soap in cool redware bowl
Provence Sante' green tea aftershave

Musgo Real Agua de Colonia #3 Spiced Citrus

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/files/1/8/IMG_1723_1_1.JPG

[crackstar]

shower: Tabac shower soap
shave: my great professional prep
Merkur Vision
Omega brush
Tabac shaving soap
Lubriderm unscented moisturiser
Tabac after shave
Tabac eau de cologne

at last! Tabac!

[guenron]

Merkur Longhandle Classic with Feather Blade
Vulfix Old Original #41
Truefitt & Hill Trafalgar Shaving Cream
Truefitt & Hill Trafalgar Aftershave Balm
Truefitt & Hill Trafalgar Colognehttp://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1193

[HlSheppard]

I had just an AWESOME shave today!

Will G. SHEA butter #37 soap
S.R. 3124 Silvertip (jury's still out on this one)
Pacific Shave Oil
Merkur Futur w/ Feather Blade
QED Davinci Water
Santa Maria Novell pre/post (very nice stuff!)
Ultra Shave as a final moisturizer

5 passes and ZERO irritation!

Tabac Culture EDT

[DoubleE]

Howard: It's odd, I used the Will G's shea butter two days ago and it was the closest shave I think I've ever had. There was one more variable in the equation so I'm not ready to credit it all to the soap so I'm waiting to see if I can duplicate it. It was the longest I've ever gone before the return of stubble. I wasn't that impressed while I was using it but it was as the day wore on that i really started to notice it.

Jerry

[HlSheppard]

Hi Jerry -

I'm with ya. I had a couple of different variables in the shave today - but the end result was still a fantastic shave. 7 hours later and I'm still "face-turbating."

I am still new to the Futur - but I don't see how that would results in a closer shave than a Slant Bar. Also, I didn't use PSO between passes last time like I did with this shave.

However, I'm to the point that I notice when I don't use Pacific Shave Oil and go for the really, SUPER, lightbulb-smooth closeness; I may get some razor burn (esp. on either side of my Adam's Apple). So, I just say "screw it" and use the oil. It's clean, easy (and I have a bunch of it) and comfortable. Why not? :wink:

[rtaylor61]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1196
Straight, Edwin Jagger Mini Travel Brush (Crabtree & Evelyn), L'Occitane Shaving Soap, Nivea A/S Balm. How small is the brush??? The Nivea bottle is sample size.

Randy