SOTD "FAVORITE ARTISANS THEME WEEK" January 22nd - January 28th, 2018

[Smooth Steve]

Like your staggered array, Steve. Nice moody feel to this photo.

Thank you Ron. I was really digging that Tombstone today. Just some great stuff!
Steve

 

[Mullen88]

Love the angle of this photo, Sean. How was the Cola?

Thanks Ron. I really enjoy the Cola scent. Reminds me of one of my old favourites; The Gentleman’s Groom Room Malt ‘n Myrtle.

 

[ronweston]

THURSDAY SOTD ::::: January 25, 2018

Pre-shave Oil: Maggard Razors Sweet Orange
Soap: Barrister & Mann Reserve Spice
Brush: Paladin Sherlock ivory Select Badger 26mm
Razor: Blackland Blackbird Open Comb Machine Finished
Blade: Voskhod (18)
Post Splash: Humphreys Citrus Witch Hazel
Aftershave: Barrister & Mann Reserve Spice​

 

[ronweston]

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#SOTD 25JAN18
Razor: Charcoal Goods Level 3 SB
Blade: GSB (2)
Brush: C&R / Declaration
Soap & Splash: Storybook Soapworks 'Visions and Revisions'​

How do you like the Level 3 Charcoal Goods SB, Josh? I've really got to watch my L-3 OC.

 

[ronweston]

Thans, Ron. As it turned out it wasn't one of the better shaves I have had so far with this razor. After 7 shaves with it I'm still learning my way with the R41. I bought the head without the handle and I have tried three different Maggard's handles on it, LE1, MR5 and MR3. I do like the MR3 with it, just right for length and balance.

I've had a dozen shaves with my R41 but it's not one of my favorites. Maybe it's the blades I've used but I have several razors I'd choose to use before I'd pickup the R41.

 

[sandstone]

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Mühle R41 w/ Maggard’s MR3 handle / Feather
Rudy Vey ‘SOC’ Boar
Tabac Shave Soap
Fine American Blend ASL​

 

[sandstone]

I've had a dozen shaves with my R41 but it's not one of my favorites. Maybe it's the blades I've used but I have several razors I'd choose to use before I'd pickup the R41.

This is my second stab at getting to know the R41. I tried one two years ago, didn't get along with it and eventually PIFed it. For some reason I got a hankering to give it another try. I'm going to give it a 30 shave trial and see what happens.

 

[ronweston]

This is my second stab at getting to know the R41. I tried one two years ago, didn't get along with it and eventually PIFed it. For some reason I got a hankering to give it another try. I'm going to give it a 30 shave trial and see what happens.

Sounds very reasonable. If I get rid of any of my razors the R41 will probably be the first to go.

 

[DblD]

Proraso Green Pre/Post
Rubberset 200-3 24mm APShaveCo Tuxedo Knot
Barrister & Mann Hallows
Muhle R41 2011 Calypso / Schick Plus Platinum (2)
Thayers Superhazel ~ Proraso Green Pre/post ~ Barrister & Mann Kyovu

 

[ronweston]

Hi Ron, the shave butter was a mistake. It was too sticky, I tried adding more water, but it did not help. I wont use it with the SR again.

Thanks, Jerry. That confirms the opinion I had from reading a few reviews.

 

[eezee]

Thank you for your kind words Ron. As always, your interpretation is outstanding!

 

[eezee]

1/25/18
Art of Shaving Unscented Pre Shave Oil
Art of Shaving Lavender Shave Soap
Muhle 21H 220 Rytmo w/Black Fiber
13/16 Bengall
Tony Miller 3" Heirloom Premium Fast Bridle Strop
Omega Alum Stick
4711
Nivea Post Shave Balm
Banana Republic "M"

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[Vesalio]

Shaved head today.
Plisson cream, brush proyet centennial olive badger two bands, head ATT H1 and rapira (2), with UFO colibri handle, after shave the Toja manantiales.

Sent from the Wolf's Den

 

[jwsmith]

How do you like the Level 3 Charcoal Goods SB, Josh? I've really got to watch my L-3 OC.

I felt that there was a lot more blade feel in the level 3, compared to the level 2 plate. I also felt that it was extremely smooth for such an aggressive plate. Based on how the SB felt, there is no way I would try the OC, lol. I'm not sure I can use this level 3 as a daily driver. I'm going to give it another go to see how my skin feels. I did notice that I had no skin irritation or redness, it's very smooth and from what I've read elsewhere, the R41 has a lot more blade feel than the level 3 SB.

 

[jerrylee101]

SOTD January 24th
Razor: Fatip Piccolo
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Soap: Local Gent's Blackmoor
Brush: B&B 10th Anniversary Boar
AS 1: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel
AS 2: Local Gent's Blackmoor

 

[ChrisVanMeer]

• Straight Razor: Koraat - 6/8 Full Hollow Ivory Snake Yuma
• Shaving Brush: Declaration Grooming - 28mm Theodore Blood of Kings LE B3
• Shaving Soap: PannaCrema - Nuàvia Rossa
• After-Shave: Acqua Di Parma - Collezione Barbiere - Balm (Sample)
• Fragrance: Rituals - Eau du Kashmir

 

[mdwolfie86]

Good to see you again, Marty. Excellent close-in shot. That's is a memorable Paladin.

Thank you Ron.

 

[jwsmith]

#SOTD 26JAN18
Razor: Charcoal Goods Level 3 SB w/ Anchor Handle
Blade: GSB (3)
Brush: C&R / Declaration
Soap: Declaration Grooming / Chatillon Lux Champs de Lavande
Splash: Chatillon Lux Champs de Lavande​

 

[cryhavoc]

Friday SOTD

GEM 1912
GEM PTFE (12)
Stirling Bay Rum
Stirling Li'l Brudder synthetic
Pinaud Clubman​

 

[cmh737]

FRIDAY

"Favorite Artisan Week"​

Stirling Iced Pineapple//Shavemac DO1, 3-band silvertip//Merkur 42C//Sampson's balm//Creed Aventus EdP