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

[ronweston]

A new week has begun at SOTD, Gentlemen!!!

And this is "CHRISTMAS AND AFTER" Theme Week!

If anyone received shave-related Christmas gifts please feel free to display them. Also, if you would like to anticipate New Year's in your SOTDs please do so.

As always, be creative, Gents.

Remember that our theme weeks are mere suggestions. Feel free to post any photo, with any gear and any style you chose, or contribute by telling us what you used in your shave, with comments on the shave, if you desire.

Color, B&W, sepia or a photograph with any type of artistic touch you wish is always desired.

Be Adventuresome!​

 

[Smooth Steve]

Christmas 2017 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with The Sudsy Soapery Lavender & Peppermint Soap with Soothing Oatmeal
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Lime Ginger Tea Tree Conditioning Shampoo Puck
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements CUBE Mentholated Preshave Soap
Crown King Lump Of Coal Artisan Shave Soap with Activated Charcoal
Cremo Vie-Long Spanish Horsehair Shave Brush
Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements White Bakelite Open Comb Slant Razor
Bolzano Superinox Blade - 8th Shave
RazoRock Alum Block
Homemade Lime & Rose Witch Hazel
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Douglas (Fir) Aftershave / Cologne
NIVEA Men Sensitive Cooling Post Shave Balm
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Sandalwood Natural Deodorant​

 

[eezee]

3/24/17
Art of Shaving Unscented Pre Shave Oil
Chiseled Face "Midnight Stag"
Vie Long 13052
6/8 Wade & Butcher
Tony Miller 3" Fast Bridle Strop
Omega Alum Stick
Clubman Virgin Island Bay Rum
Art of Shaving Sandalwood Balm
Dolce & Gabbana "The One"

​

 

[razorhead63]

Sunday Night

‘59 Fatboy Adjustable
Astra SS (3)
Omega Boar
AoS Lemon Soap

Minimalist Tonight!

 

[ronweston]

SUNDAY OBSERVATIONS​

@Smooth Steve - Great illusion of being a snowy scene, Steve.
@bazza1 - Stellar presentation, Barry. Excellent commentary.
@runrul - Very whimsical setup, Raul. Love it!
@Mr.Dinky - Sightly display of your arrayment. Nice green and gold theme.
@Clint64 - Quite an evocative photo, Clint.
@EzraCobb - Neat three pic view of your shave, Jamie. Your Hot Wheels go well with your blades.
@55dougie - Intriguing layout, Doug. That is quite a brush.
@craig rose - What a warm-toned photo, Craig. Nicely done. And with that background a real eye-catcher.
@ChrisVanMeer - Beautiful high angle POV of an attractive composition. Lighting is spot on!
@Russrat - Good to see another photo, Rusty. Fine looking vertical shot of a tantalizing shave. Neat backdrop. How do you like the differences between the Charcoal Good Level 3 CC and Level 2 OC?
@jwsmith - How do you like the Tatara, Josh? It does have a unique look.
@Bobcat - Excellent layout, Bob. I been meaning to ask: how do you like the Stirling Scots Pine Sheep soap?
@evnpar - Sweet, sweet array! It's a beauty.
@BullGoose - A choice of two fine brushes there, Phil.
@Doug57 - Superb, Doug! The angle of the shot, the composition, and the diffused background creates a striking photo. And I do love those scales.
@Cha-wing!! - A delightful photo, Thomas. The one-two punch of the triple-soap and the Decadence is enough to drive one giddy! The shave was quite an experience I'm sure.
@skypsyd - Now those are two neat looking pics, David. What was CBL's "Money" like? The razor for the Ghost Town Barber shave is one wicked looking blade. Love the brush BTW.
@alfredus - The starkness of your elements really standout against the vibrant, electric colors of the artwork. A very dynamic photo.
@Carlos Da Noob - Dramatic close up, Carlos. The Baili handle is very distinctive on the Hawk. The water droplets are a neat touch.
@lindyhop66 66 - Love your element framing of the Magi picture. Quite an appealing photo.
@Loei - Handsome layout, Loei.
@120inna55 - Very stately, reverent presentation, Matt.
@kehole - That is a quality shave I would say!
@cwsnc - Splendid design, Chris. Love that smudgy tone to the photo.
@Shaved Weiss - Now that certainly looks like a sumptuous soap!
@Vesalio - Terrific portrait.
@sandstone - Heady picture, Phil! Deep, royal colors. Love that ASL blend.
@EzraCobb - Such a joyful photo, Jamie!
@Carlos Da Noob - Great diagonal photo, Carlos.

 

[Navarrsky]

Staraet-Super 55 Yasuki Tamahagane
Mastro Livi loom strop
Paladin
ADP cream
ADP After shave
ADP Balm

 

[Clint64]

@ronweston Thank you. I hope you have a Happy Holidays with family and friends.

 

[Clint64]

Merry Christmas
December 25, 2017
Gillette Super Speed J4 Birth Year and Quarter
Feather (3)
Doug Korn DK7 with Druida Manchurian
Nuàvia Rossa

​

 

[ChrisVanMeer]

• Straight Razor: Koraat - 6/8 Full Hollow Ivory Snake Yuma
• Shaving Brush: Black Ship Grooming Co. - 28mm Whaler - Schooner Color (Silvertip Badger)
• Shaving Bowl: Saponificio Varesino - Shaving Grail Bowl
• Shaving Soap: Black Ship Grooming Co. - We Three Kings
• After-Shave: Black Ship Grooming Co. - Captain's Reserve

 

[WoS_]

Merkur 37C with a Voskhod
Simpson Duke 3 Pure Badger
Proraso Green Pre SC
Proraso Green SS
Myrsol Formula K AS & Proraso Green ASB

 

[cmh737]

CHRISTMAS DAY

Merry Christmas!​

British Aristocrat #16//Rudy Vey w/Game Changer synth//AoS Peppermint//Proraso aftershave

 

[Str8_Shaver]

Prep: Hot towel
Pre shave: Prep
Razor: Weber ARC
Blade: BIC Chrome Platinum
Brush: 'Jade' (Rooney Heritage 2XL Jade)
Soap: Barrister & Mann: Eventide
Post: Cold water rinse / Witch Hazel / Wholly Kaw: King of Oud Aftershave Toner
Fragrance: Mona di Orio's “Oud”

My shave for Xmas day...Hell Yeah.

 

[CapnPanther]

Monday

Pre-shave: Clarins Men Facial Cleanser
Razor: Q Shave Futur Clone
Blade: Personna Lab Blue
Brush: AoS Silvertip
Soap: Truefitt & Hill Grafton Shave Cream
Aftershave: Alum/ Kiehl’s Blue Astringent Herbal Lotion/D.R. Harris Arlington
Balm: Anthony Facial Moisturizer

 

[sarimento1]

SOTD, Monday, December 25th, 2017

Shower at gym + glycerin soap face lather and rinse
Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet shave cream
The Art of Shaving badger brush
Merkur Vision safety razor + Gillette Nacet blade
Cool washcloth rinse
Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet aftershave balm + cologne

Merry Christmas to all!

​

 

[jerrylee101]

Merry Christmas to all my fellow B&B brethren. Today's shave setup is a gift from my wife.
Razor: Y-4 Slim/ birth year razor given to me by my wife.
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Soap: Proraso Green.
Brush: VDH badger(not shown)
AS 1: Thayers Cucumber WH
AS 2: Aqua Velva Musk.
Displayed with an antique shave mirror stand given to me by my wife.

 

[Bobcat]

Monday
Prep: Warm Shower-Stirling Bath Soap-Scots Pine Sheep
Soap: Catie’s Bubbles La Terre Verte
Razor: Gillette Fat Boy
Blade: Vintage Gillette Platinum-Plus (Shave #7)
Brush: John’s Brushes Silvertip-22mmx48mm
Aftershave: Pino Silvestre Underwood

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

Catie’s Bubbles La Terre Verte today. 20 seconds to load the John’s Brushes Silvertip brush. Easy, thick, slick, lather. Vintage Gillette Platinum-Plus still in the Gillette Fat Boy. Excellent smooth, close shave. I finished with Pino Silvestre Underwood.

Bob

 

[ram57]

Christmas SOTD

Razor: Supply Provision Single Edge Polished
Blade: Schick (D2)
Brush: 2.0 Manchurian HMW 26mm
Scuttle: TheMudPlace Big Daddy Oiled Mahogany
Pre-Shave Scrub: Saponificio Varesino Honey & Grain
Pre-Shave Bslm: Proraso Sensitive
Shave Cream: Antica Barbieria Colla
Post: MdC Huile Végétale Camomille
Aftershave: Floid Amber​

 

[PACO GALAN]

Merry Christmas​

 

[evnpar]

​

 

[eezee]

Staraet-Super 55 Yasuki Tamahagane
Mastro Livi loom strop
Paladin
ADP cream
ADP After shave
ADP Balm

• Straight Razor: Koraat - 6/8 Full Hollow Ivory Snake Yuma
• Shaving Brush: Black Ship Grooming Co. - 28mm Whaler - Schooner Color (Silvertip Badger)
• Shaving Bowl: Saponificio Varesino - Shaving Grail Bowl
• Shaving Soap: Black Ship Grooming Co. - We Three Kings
• After-Shave: Black Ship Grooming Co. - Captain's Reserve

Merry Christmas​

View attachment 847121

​

Awesome razors and shaves gentleman! Thank you for sharing!!