SOTD "FREE WEEK" - December 12th - December 18, 2016

[SCshaver]

Hey @ronweston, the Colonial General is really a fantastic razor, especially for its price. I never cease to get a BBS shave with it. It feels mild, but its surprisingly efficient and along with a Feather Pro, I'm doing much less clean up than with a DE. Its really a fantastic value.

On another note, today marks the beginning of the WOTW (Week of The Wolfman). I'm going to work with this guy. I've had the Wolfman a couple months and I have to say, although it is my favorite razor that I own aesthetically, it might be one of my worst shavers. I've tried numerous blades in it before I settled on Astra but when I come back to it in the rotation, I swear it seems like the shaves are hit or miss. I'm going to work with this one until I work out the problems. The Wolfman will never touch my Timeless but it should definitely outperform my two ATT razors (S1,S2) and I just don't feel like it does. I prefer my Gillette New thats ancient as well. Could just be a personal taste thing.

Paladin 28mm
Reef Point Peerless
Wolfman SB WR1 .61/Astra SP
Stirling Balm
Thayers

 

[blexa]

today,

- Dr.Jon's "13"
- Wolf Whiskers/Shavemac D01/2Band
- Merkur Progress
- Gillette Bleue Extra
- Tüff - Red
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[Bobcat]

Friday
Prep: Warm Shower-Stirling Bath Soap-Gentleman
Soap: Route 66 Sweeney Todd
Razor: Gillette Fat Boy
Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Blue Super Platinum (6)
Brush: Thater Silvertip-26mmx55mm
Aftershave: Bvlgari Man in Black EdT

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

Route 66 Sweeney Todd today. 20 seconds to load the Thater Silvertip. Easy, thick, slick, lather. Gillette 7 O’Clock Blue SP still in the Fat Boy. Excellent smooth, close shave. I finished with Bvlgari Man in Black EdT.

Bob

 

[witeq]

A superb day here, gentlemen. It was a joy to behold the beauty of the photographs and the succinctness of the written descriptions.

Thanks for each contribution. All are greatly appreciated.


@Smooth Steve - Quite a zesty looking shave, Steve. Like the lemons.
@UngerWoo - Top notch elements.
@Dagwoodz- Fine presentation, Josh. Splay of the razor is very dramatic.
@Clint64 - Attractive arrangement of an enticing shave.
@SCshaver - Stately setup. Enviable shave.
@Cash_Stronomer - Excellent placement of brush. That cracked, scarred wood is a great pedestal. Love the daredevil Fatip.
@Doug57 - A salute to the razors in waiting.
@lindyhop66 - Striking shot of the loner razor and brush.
@shm - Magnificent photo, Søren! I really should get some Myrsol!
@Bookie - That's a fine looking vintage flare tip. Great lather.
@fallenangell - Nice close up shot. Silk Road is an excellent soap.
@melyus - Excellent diagonal alignment. Very refined picture.
@Bobcat - Good looking shave, Bob.
@cmh737 - An eye-catching layout, Chris. Like the razor display. Lovely scales.
@sarimento1 - What a marvelous way to start the day! Beautiful photo, Murray.
@Jnatcat - Very pleasing high angle POV pic, Will.
@blzrfn - Comely photo, Dave. The snow jar is a nice touch. Did the Ibsen slant shave well?
@doc47 - Inventive arrayment, Dan. Great use of the towel.
@Brewster - This photo has a fine tumbled look to it. Goes well with the diluted color and its basic askewness.
@jmudrick - Glad the Supply SE is a winner for you.
@witeq - Superb golden toned photo, Witek. Use of the small chest is priceless!
@cruise_bone - Fine looking high angle vertical. How did you like the C&E West Indian Lime?
@xxlpack - Another excellent setup. I like the way the leaves bleed from the descriptive element onto your picture.
@samlark - The 400 makes an attractive razor stand. Sammy, is the slant performing well?
@ram57 - Do you find the E-3 more aggressive than the J-2? That is a nice looking brush.
@Antique Hoosier - Very handsome presentation, Mike.
@EzraCobb - Good close-in shot, Jamie. It would be nice to buy Palmolive locally when you need it.
@Smooth Steve - The ugly sweater is a great backdrop for your shave, Steve. Like the intruding cat's paw. I keep thinking about giving one of the Booster aftershaves a try.
@sandstone - Mark another one up as an exceptional pic, Phil. Fine dual purpose brush stand!
@evnpar - Beautiful portrait. I dearly love that SV turtle shell bowl.


I hope everyone's evening is pleasant and as eventful as you wish. I'm looking forward to Thursday being another splendid day.

Now I'll bid you a good evening, gents. Be seeing you.

Thank you very much, Ron! [emoji4]

 

[azwetshaver]

RazoRock Christmas in Tuscany/Antica Barbieria Colla boar/1960 Gillette Fatboy @6/GSB/Fine Fresh Vetiver​

 

[jmudrick]

Shake Sharp v1/Permasharp, TOBS

 

[WoS_]

Feather AS-D2 with a Feather Hi-Stainless
Semogue 2000
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Cavendish SS
Old Spice Original AS

 

[PACO GALAN]

Excellent rapture with the head 6 of the Rockwell very similar to that of the Muhle although somewhat less aggressive.

[FONT=&amp]Razor: ROCWELL 6 S[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]Blade: SUPER IRIDIUM extra stainless[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]Brush: SHAVEMAC 22580 Silvertip 23 X 54[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]Lather: TABAC[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]Aftershave: TABAC Loción[/FONT]


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[mmsantos]

 

[sarimento1]

SOTD, Friday, December 16th, 2016

Shower + Glycerin soap face lather and rinse
Dr. Jon's Savannah Sunrise shave soap sample
Simpson badger brush
Schulze 6/8" "Friday" straight razor
Cool washcloth rinse
D.R. Harris Arlington aftershave and cologne

Wishing all a good weekend ahead!

 

[ram57]

Planned Saturday SOTD



Razor: Schick Repeating Razor C2
Blade: Schick (D3)
Brush: Switchback 400 w 25mm HMB
Scuttle: Dirty Bird 1.5
Pre Shave Scrub: Tiki 1920’s Barber Shoppe
Pre Shave Oil: Lavender Saffron Bergamot
Shave Soap: L & L Grooming Trismegistus
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: Fine Platinum​

 

[samlark]

@samlark - The 400 makes an attractive razor stand. Sammy, is the slant performing well?

The German 37 is a great performer. Getting the blade aligned correctly is a little tricky, but it doesn't take long. I like it a lot!

Friday SOTD:



Razor: Gillette Fat Boy (G-2)
Blade: Feather New Hi-Stainless
Brush: Brush: Rubberset 400-4 with TGN 26mm Silvertip
Soap: RazoRock Mudder Focker
Aftershave: T.N. Dickinson's Witch Hazel followed by Pinaud Clubman

-- Sammy

 

[EzraCobb]

12/16/16

1. PAA pre shave soap "ice"
2. PAA Cold Spice shaving cream with semogue 820
3. Gillette Nacet .first use
4. 1970 gillette black beauty set on 4.
5. Thayers lemon
6. Shulton old spice lime..early to mid 70's. Part of unopened gift set with 3 three oz bottles of original, lime and burley after shave

 

[CT23]

PantaRei "Elephant" ~ Timeless/UFO ~ Nuàvia ~ L & L Trismegistus​

 

[danbuter]

Merkur 1904 open comb razor
generic DE blade
Maggards 22mm black synthetic brush
Tabac soap
Pinaud Clubman aftershave

 

[Hanover]

SOTD
12-16-2016

Vorpal
Stirling Suds
Stirling Balm
SR HMW Badger
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[Peter_A]

December 16:
ATT - H2 / UFO - Goliath Fine 85mm / Astra - SP (2)
Plisson - synthetic (faux tortoiseshell)
L'Occitane - Cade Rich Shaving Cream
Captain's Choice - North AS splash / Myrsol - Emulsion

 

[sandstone]

ATT S2 Kronos / Feather
Omega 10098 Professional
Turkish Copper Shave Bowl
Stirling Gentleman Shave Soap & ASL

 

[Smooth Steve]

12/16/16 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with Cellar Door Bath Supply Co Haunted Woods Soap
Chiseled Face Sherlock Shaving Soap
RazoRock Plissoft Monster Synthetic 26mm Brush
Crown King Dual Chamber Scuttle
iKon X3 Slant Razor
Derby Extra Blade – 2nd Shave
RazoRock Alum Stick
Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel Toner
Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue Cooling After Shave

 

[ronweston]

Thanks Ron! And a big Cheers for silence!