I like it. I was about to write a bunch of stuff in agreement, but I really have nothing significant to add to the conversation. I'm in.Here is a idea for you guys to consider. <snip>
Soooo...whaddya think?
Shave of the Week Society (SWS)
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Ahh, that makes sense now, given he said he saw it on eBay at a price he couldn't pass up, said the seller probably didn't know what they had. I just assumed it was like those statues, mugs, and cups we could get growing up, proclaiming our Dad the best!
I like it, think it'd be fun to be using stuff that others are also using that week. I'm in!Here is a idea for you guys to consider. In the Shave of the Day forum they often identify themes (they do it by week). Any ideas for themed weeks we could try? Some ideas: Vintage Gillette Week, Single Edge Week, New Gear Week, Support a particular vendor week, e.g. Stirling etc.
Soooo...whaddya think?
GRUME and NOCvember post, day 23
Still In
Better late than never:
Shave of the Week Society (SWS)
Muhle Mondays
MdC Mondays
Synthetic Sundays
Hot shower, cold splashes and glycerine soap
Muhle Rocca Birch Bark
Gillette Platinum (22)
Muhle XL STF brush
MdC Rose
Hey Guys
Its always nice to spend time with family and do special things different from the daily routine but there comes a time when "hey it's good to be back home again" as John Denver would say.
Kathy and I and our two puppies spent 15 hours on the road to get home. We thought about a motel but when we left North Carolina, we knew we wanted to be home and arrived late and tired. I didn't feel like a shave last night.
But guess what, today, we slept in late and it is a new day! I missed posting on a few threads so I am playing catch up with all you guys.
I used Glyce lime soap and a quick application of thick Mdc for pre-shave prep. The soap developed a beautiful lather that still had a shiny sheen to it ten minutes later. I spent extra time sliding, gliding and having a good time. (Do some of us remember the old cartridge days when shaving was a chore?). I ended up with a DFS and am still enjoying it as I write...and it's good to be back home again!
"Take care of yourself and each other." as Lester Holt says.
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day in the U.S., but I try to be grateful on a daily basis.
Still In
Better late than never:
Shave of the Week Society (SWS)
Muhle Mondays
MdC Mondays
Synthetic Sundays
Hot shower, cold splashes and glycerine soap
Muhle Rocca Birch Bark
Gillette Platinum (22)
Muhle XL STF brush
MdC Rose
Hey Guys
Its always nice to spend time with family and do special things different from the daily routine but there comes a time when "hey it's good to be back home again" as John Denver would say.
Kathy and I and our two puppies spent 15 hours on the road to get home. We thought about a motel but when we left North Carolina, we knew we wanted to be home and arrived late and tired. I didn't feel like a shave last night.
But guess what, today, we slept in late and it is a new day! I missed posting on a few threads so I am playing catch up with all you guys.
I used Glyce lime soap and a quick application of thick Mdc for pre-shave prep. The soap developed a beautiful lather that still had a shiny sheen to it ten minutes later. I spent extra time sliding, gliding and having a good time. (Do some of us remember the old cartridge days when shaving was a chore?). I ended up with a DFS and am still enjoying it as I write...and it's good to be back home again!
"Take care of yourself and each other." as Lester Holt says.
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day in the U.S., but I try to be grateful on a daily basis.
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I will have to leave that image to your imagination. Just picture a large handlebar moustache with a set of car keys hanging off one of the handlebars.
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What is the scent profile of Ethos?Brush: BradSears “Pug” 28mm Finest
Blade: Perma Sharp (1)
Soap: Ethos Greenfresh F Base
Bowl: Captain’s Choice Large Copper Bowl
Razor: Ti WR2 SB 1.35 w/ Timeless Ti CrownHandle
Post Shave: Ethos Greenfresh Skin Food Splash
Doug, Proud Member of:
@Rusty Blade That sounds like fun. I will follow along as best I can with my limited gear.
It is Cucumber as part of the aroma blend, Organic Spearmint & Lemongrass Essential oils
I could do the Stirling or vintage Gillette theme. I think an "old school" week would be interesting.Here is a idea for you guys to consider. In the Shave of the Day forum they often identify themes (they do it by week). Any ideas for themed weeks we could try? Some ideas: Vintage Gillette Week, Single Edge Week, New Gear Week, Support a particular vendor week, e.g. Stirling etc.
Soooo...whaddya think?
Regarding the "SWS themes" idea, I'll support the group but my soap/cream choices may be restricted by my SOTMC participation. Razors, blades, and brushes shouldn't be a problem. Again, I'll support the group to the best of my ability. This should be fun...
I have modified my 7 day setup to a 4 day setup, using the same soap for all 4 brushes then changing to a new soap and running thru 4 brushes.
Brush: DG B14 26mm w/ @Rudy Vey handle
Blade: Perma Sharp (2)
Soap: Grooming Department Diamond Dust Kairos
Bowl: Captain’s Choice Large Copper Bowl
Razor: Ti WR2 SB 1.35 w/ Timeless Ti Crown Handle
Post Shave: Ethos Colonia Skin Food Splash
Doug
Brush: DG B14 26mm w/ @Rudy Vey handle
Blade: Perma Sharp (2)
Soap: Grooming Department Diamond Dust Kairos
Bowl: Captain’s Choice Large Copper Bowl
Razor: Ti WR2 SB 1.35 w/ Timeless Ti Crown
HandlePost Shave: Ethos Colonia Skin Food Splash
Doug
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I was thinking the same thing for our first theme week. I imagine we all have a vintage Gillette or other old school razor hanging around. Soooooo...this coming week starting Sunday the first SWS theme week will be "Vintage Gillette Razor Week". Join in if you can, and if you dont have a vintage Gillette then join in anyway with another razor that is old school.
Vintage? Old school? I had already planned to use a birth-quarter (G4) Tech, but I'm not sure it qualifies... who am I kidding? Of course it does
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My problem is I have to pick one from many vintage Gillettes that are in the Rusty Blade Shaving Museum!!
After this mornings shave I am gonna be switching early. Tech or Super speed.
Looking like the Gamechanger 84 is a bit much for me daily.
Looking like the Gamechanger 84 is a bit much for me daily.
I was planning on the Type G next week, but maybe now it'll be a pre-War Tech. Decisions, decisions 
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Save the Type G for "Schick Week"! or "SE Week"!I was planning on the Type G next week, but maybe now it'll be a pre-War Tech. Decisions, decisions
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I went down to the vault today in the archives and roamed the hallways and I think I will go with my father's Gillette Executive. A classic.
Brush: Mozingo ZT3 24mm
Blade: Perma Sharp (3)
Soap: Grooming Department Ousia Kairos SE (Lamb Tallow and Emu Oil)
Bowl: Captain’s Choice Large Copper Bowl
Razor: Ti WR2 SB 1.35 w/ Timeless Ti Crown Handle
Post Shave: Ethos Colonia Skin Food Splash
Doug
Blade: Perma Sharp (3)
Soap: Grooming Department Ousia Kairos SE (Lamb Tallow and Emu Oil)
Bowl: Captain’s Choice Large Copper Bowl
Razor: Ti WR2 SB 1.35 w/ Timeless Ti Crown
HandlePost Shave: Ethos Colonia Skin Food Splash
Doug
Taking Rusty's advice, I swapped out the Type I for the Type G. It is indeed a gift!
I'll finish the week with the Type G, then vintage Gillette Tech for next week.
