SOTD "CHRISTMAS AND AFTER THEME WEEK" December 25th - December 31st, 2017

[ronweston]

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#SOTD 29DEC17
Razor: Tatara Masamune OC
Blade: Personna Lab Blue
Brush: Sorrentino - Barzini / Turn.N.Shave
Soap & Splash: Jeeves of Hudson Street Black Tea​

Yep, that's a classy shave all the way, Josh.

 

[sandstone]

Razor: Maggard’s v2 OC w/ iXgrip handle
Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Black
Brush: Shavemac 26x52 Silvertip 2-Band
Soap: Stirling City Slicker
ASL: Stirling City Slicker

 

[ronweston]

• Safety Razor: Above The Tie - SE1
• Blade: Feather - Super Professional
• Shaving Brush: Shavemac - 2016 LE 26mm Bulb Delta (ATG) (Silvertip Badger)
• Shaving Soap: PannaCrema - Nuàvia Verde
• Fragrance: Rituals - Roi d'Orient

Compact, smart looking shot, Chris.

 

[ronweston]

My late morning shave:

Parker 65R
Gillette Yelow 7 O's
Godrej Sensitive
Omega 49 Pro
Home Made Alum
Loreal Post shave Balm

The Godrej Cream lathers really quickly into a really nice lather- I think it would make a very fool proof learning lather and I might be wrong, but the scent made me think of La Troja, maybe Lea sensitive but I think La troja (I think out of memory- I might be wrong). It was the first use of the Parker and it shaved really nice with a lot of acoustic feedback. The feedback is a lot. Then with the fact that I could feel the blade on my skin I was super cautious- But the shave was good... anyways, there it is for my day, enjoy yours...

Neat shot for your first picture, Carel. A belated welcome to SOTD. The Parker 65R is a fine razor. Nice brush holder BTW.

 

[ronweston]

December 29, 2017
OneBlade Genesis V2
Modified Gem PTFE (4)
BSB-2 Two Band Fan
Cold River Jeff’s Soap

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Lovely B&W, Clint. Element placement is spot on.

 

[cwsnc]

Quite a neat presentation, Chris. I imagine the Variant is still performing well for you.

Thank you for the kind words Ron, and yes the Variant has become my go-to razor, I think I have used it for the last 20+ days and loving every minute of it.

 

[ronweston]

29 DECEMBER 2017

Merkur Progress / Rapira SS Chrome
Vie-Long 04612
Nivea Originals Shaving Cream
Nivea Originals AS Splash​

Welcome back to SOTD. Nice bit of shave goodness in that bowl.

 

[ronweston]

Thank you for the kind words Ron, and yes the Variant has become my go-to razor, I think I have used it for the last 20+ days and loving every minute of it.

Good for you, my friend.

 

[ronweston]

FRIDAY:

Bengall half hollow//Simpson Chubby 2 "best"//DR Harris Marlborough

That is a delectable pic, Chris. Love the scales on the Bengall.

 

[ronweston]

12/28/2017 SOTN
GEM Junior Bar / Lather Catcher with a custom Jayaruh Handle, this handle is similar to the wooden handles that were sold with lather catchers back in the day.

Great shave..

Peace, Jamie

Love the rosy tones of the photo, Jamie. A very attractive handle indeed.

 

[ronweston]

This one features a couple of presents I bought myself.

Shower prep
Rubberset 400 with declaration knot
Paradigm SS razor
Gillette 7 o’clock yellow
DG Darkfall soap and splash

This one goes out to Scott for all his awesome work on this brush. Stunning!

Both razor and brush are beauties, Sean.

 

[ronweston]

Superb close-in shot. Artful image.

 

[ronweston]

Friday
Prep: Warm Shower-Stirling Bath Soap-Scots Pine Sheep
Soap: Crowne & Crane Thuringian Forest
Razor: Gillette “Black Beauty” Super Adjustable
Blade: Vintage Schick Plus Platinum (Shave #1)
Brush: Wild West Brushworks/Elite Razor Manchurian White-24mmx54mm
Aftershave: Country Club Southern Oud

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

Crowne & Crane Thuringian Forest today. 20 seconds to load the Wild West Brushworks/Elite Manchurian White brush. Easy, thick, slick, lather. I loaded a new Vintage Schick Plus Platinum in the Gillette Black Beauty. Excellent smooth, close shave. I finished with Country Club Southern Oud aftershave.

Bob

Smart looking shave, Bob. Love the brush.

 

[ronweston]

SOTD, Friday, December 29th, 2017

Shower + Ach Brito Glyce face lather and rinse
Queen Charlotte Vostok shave soap
Penhaligon's branded badger brush
Feather Artist Club folding shavette + Proguard blade
Cool washcloth rinse
Aqua Velva Ice Blue aftershave

Trying to keep cool down here!!

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Hope the shave took the edge off the heat, Murray. Maybe you could box up some of that warmth and send it this way. With the wind chill here it's getting downright frigid!

 

[ronweston]

Friday's Shave
12.29.2017
WSP Neroli pre-shave lather / Hot Towel & Rinse

Ed. Wusthoff Tridente #144 6/8
Paladin Neptune Cleo / Select Badger
WSP Neroli Shave Soap
Lucky Tiger Post Shave Salve
Royall Mandarin All-Purpose Splash
Tom Ford Neroli Portofino EdP

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Have a Nice Friday Folks

Tantalizing presentation, David. That's a real "wanna have" shave!

 

[ronweston]

FRIDAY Kiebitz for new set I was generously gifted by family.
Sudsy Soapery Lavender Peppermint face layered with vintage Century pure badger brush.
Alum block followed by some lotion and then Cool Water.
Ground work for a nice day completed.View attachment 848173

Love that up close and personal technique, Poppy.

 

[ronweston]

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This close up is a real eye-catcher. Nicely done.

 

[ronweston]

29 December 2017

Razor: Fri-Ko 5/8
Brush: Omega 49
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman

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Superb overhead POV, Doug. That's a classic shave.

 

[ronweston]

Saturday Planned SOTD

Razor: Schick Repeating Razor C2
Blade: SchickInjector (D4)
Brush: VP Leonhardy 700040 Tortoise 25mm
Scuttle: Dirty Bird 1.5
Pre-Shave Scrub: Saponificio Varesino Honey & Grain
Pre-Shave Oil: AOS Sandalwood
Shave Soap: Le Père Lucien Limited Edition 2016
Post: MdC Huile Végétale Camomille
Aftershave: Cerruti 1881
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That shave portrait has got character, Guy! It's a beaut!

 

[ronweston]

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Caties Bubbles Tonsorial Parlour
Paladin Chief Select
Jaguar
Swiss Pitralon

Excellent overhead, Gabe. Like the juxtaposed peeling paint.