SOTD "'TIS THE WEEK BEFORE CHRISTMAS" December 18th - December 24th, 2017

[ronweston]

Menthol Monday SOTD

Razor: Supply Provision The Single Edge Jet Black
Blade: Personna Injector (D1)
Brush: WildWestBrushworks Romera 24mm Silvertip
Bowl: Doug Smith 5"
Pre-Shave Scrub: Saponificio Varesino Honey & Grain
Pre-Shave Oil: Homemade Frosted Woodlands
Shave Soap: Frosted Woodland-Custom
Post: Monster Block Alum
Aftershave: Alt-Innsbruck
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Coooooool shave pic, my friend.

 

[ronweston]

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#SOTD 18DEC17
Razor: Barbaros TR-2
Blade: GSB (2)
Brush: Carnavis & Richardson / Declaration Grooming
Soap: Phoenix & Beau Citra Royale
Post: Chatillon Lux Fourth & Pine​

Now that is a refreshing looking shave, Josh. The brush is a beauty!

 

[ronweston]

2017-12-18

Ikea bowl ¤ Ever-Ready 351B ¤ Modified Gold Dollar 66
GFT Eucris Soap ¤ Nivea Sensitive ASB ¤ GFT Eucris EDT

I really love this dark-hued period you're in, Søren. Your photos are striking compositions. Quite stunning!

 

[ronweston]

December 18, 2017
OneBlade Genesis
Modified Gem PTFE (5)
Shavemac D01 Silvertip
C.O. Bigelow
Floid Blue

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Neat nestling photo, Clint.

 

[ronweston]

Pre-Shave: SebaMed, cold water
Razor: Wolfman SB-P WRH2 Stainless Steel
Blade: Voskhod (2)
Brush: Thäter 2-band Bulb
Lather: Mike's Hungarian Lavender
Post-Shave: Alum, Stirling Bay Laurel Witch Hazel, Australian Emu Oil

I hope you all have a wonderful start into the neweek ​

This photo has a real 3-dimensional look. The artwork almost lifts from the page and your elements are seemingly floating.

 

[ronweston]

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Handsomely arrayed, Robert.

 

[ronweston]

Proraso Green Pre Shave Cream
Cyril R. Salter "Rose"
Simpson Duke #2 in Best Badger
Merkur 1904 Closed Comb
Feather (4)
Omega Alum Stick
Lucky Tiger After Shave & Face Tonic
Reef Point "Admiralty" Balm
Acqua di Parma "Bergamotto di Calabria"
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Stately presentation, Erich. How did you like the Salter Rose? I've only tried the Indian Sandalwood cream.

 

[ronweston]

Sunday Night Shave....

ROCNEL SE-G with a Carbon CVS blade. Semogue Badger.

happy monday, Jamie

Sharp presentation, Jamie. Great angle on the Rocnel.

 

[ronweston]

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Intriguing photo. Love the razor.

 

[Smooth Steve]

12/22/17 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with The Sudsy Soapery Lavender & Peppermint Soap with Soothing Oatmeal
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Sandalwood Shampoo/Conditioning Puck
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements ICE Pre-Shave Soap
Stirling Soap Company Christmas Eve Shave Soap
Wolf Whiskers Blue Train Custom 24mm Silvertip Badger Brush
Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
Wolfman WR1-DC .61mm Gap Light Blue Anodized Ti Razor with WRH7 Ti Handle
Bolzano Superinox Blade - 8th Shave
RazoRock Alum Block
Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel Toner
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Douglas (Fir) Aftershave / Cologne
NIVEA Men Sensitive Cooling Post Shave Balm
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Sandalwood Natural Deodorant​

 

[ronweston]

SOTD 2017-12-18

Hot shower
Schick Injector Type L1 with Schick blade (7)
Omega 50068 Bambino
Omega Eucalyptus shaving cream in tube
Denim Orginal aftershave

Neat shave pic, Witek. How do you like that small handle on the Omega?

 

[ronweston]

Weber Ph + Stork Aristocrat 2 Ti/ Iridium Super/ Shavemac Colonia No.1/ Eau Sauvage

Definitely an impressive array, Oskar.

 

[ronweston]

Razor: Filarmonica Novodur

Strop: Westholme Cordovan

Soap: Cap’n Choice Sandalwood

Brush: Semogue Badger

Aftershave #1: Thayer’s WH

Aftershave #2: Cap’n Choice Sandalwood

Balm: Cap’n Choice Sandalwood

Talc: Clubman

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Sweet high angle POV, William.

 

[ronweston]

Monday
Prep: Warm Shower-Stirling Bath Soap-Scots Pine Sheep
Soap: Henri et Victoria Nautilus
Razor: Gillette Slim
Blade: 1970’s Wilkinson Sword “Light Brigade” NEW Chromium (Shave #30)
Brush: Henri et Victoria High Mountain White-22mmx55mm
Aftershave: Stirling Gentleman w/Menthol

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

Henri et Victoria Nautilus today. 20 seconds to load the Henri et Victoria High Mountain White brush. Easy, thick, slick, lather. Vintage Wilkinson Sword “Light Brigade” NEW Chromium in the Gillette Slim. Excellent smooth, close shave. I finished with Stirling Gentleman w/Menthol aftershave.

Bob

A very fitting shave for the retirement of the "Light Brigade," Bob. Nice handle on the brush.

 

[cwsnc]

Th

Very festive, I would like to find that setup under my tree.

Thank you for the kind words Jerry, Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas.

 

[cwsnc]

'Tis the week before Christmas SOTD December 21st
The shave of Christmas Past.
Razor: Gem SE
Blade: Gem PTFE
Soap: RazoRock Plague Doctor
Brush: VDH Badger
AS 1: Dickinsons WH
AS 2: Pinaud Lilac Vegetal
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Wonderful picture, that Gem is Beautiful, Def on my list for next year is to try one.

 

[DblD]

Proraso Green Pre/Post
Erskine Strike Gold Shave 24mm Mother Lode Synthetic
Barrister & Mann Diamond
Schick Krona TTO / Schick Plus Platinum (4)
Thayers Superhazel ~ Proraso Green Pre/post ~ Proraso Crema Liquida

 

[ram57]

Coooooool shave pic, my friend.

Thanks Ron

 

[GuybrushThreepwood]

Maggard Razors LE1 v2 OC / 7 O’Clock Black
Rudy Vey ‘SOC’ Boar
RazoRock ‘The Dead Sea’ Shave Soap
Clubman Special Reserve ASL

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That is a very cool looking handle, would you mind telling me who makes them and where you bought it?

 

[ronweston]

Razor: Vikings Blade The Chieftain
Blade: Feather
Brush: Vikings Blade White Knight
Preshave1: Brickell charcoal face wash
Preshave2: Proraso Red
Shaving Cream: Tabula Rasa Dezember
Aftershave1: Thayer's Cucumber
Aftershave2: Geo. F. Trumper's Sandalwood Skin Food
Cologne: Geo. F. Trumper's Spanish Leather
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Fine close up of your arrayment. How do you like the Vikings Blade razor?