SOTD "FREE WEEK" December 2nd - December 8th, 2019

[Ron R]

SOTD Fri Dec 6-2019
Razor : Everready Streamline 2nd generation- MFG 1949-53
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE (8)
Soap : Razorock Don Marco- new soap to my collection
Brush : Yaqi Rainbow brown whiskers 26mm
Preshave : Brush wash the face with CeraVe hand bar soap + a dollop of Ale Vera clear gel on beard area.
Post shave: Alum + cold water rinse
Post shave : Italian barber Amici with witch hazel + Nivea balm
Results : CCS,DFS,BBS + alum indicated minor irritation + no weepers =

Have some great shaves!

 

[shm]

2019-12-06

Ikea Bowl ¤ Restored Victoria Silvertip ¤ OneBlade Genesis + Feather
TFS Arancio Amaro ¤ Proraso Azur Lime ASB & Cologne

 

[ram57]

Saturday SOTD

Razor: Razorock Lupo
Blade: Gillette Nacet Stainless (D6)
Brush: Wolf Whiskers THBS Black Wolf 25mm
Bowl: The Distinctive Goat Style 10 5½” Walnut/Cherry
Pre-Shave Scrub: Ginger Garden Enigma
Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Chamomile & Lemon
Shave Soap: Beaver WoodWright Ghost Ship
Balm: Luxx Jasmine Lime
Aftershave: Beaver WoodWright Ghost Ship
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[Smooth Steve]

12/05/19 Shave of the Day in Chicago
Range Travellr XL Brown Leather Toiletry Dopp Bag
Barrister And Mann Terror Shaving Soap (Seasonal) New Exclesior Soap Base
RazoRock 400 Butterscotch 24 x 57mm Synthetic Noir Plissoft Brush
Better Homes & Garden Bazar Bowl
Harry's Truman Razor
5 German Blade Cartridge and Trimmer - 8th Shave
Stetson Original Aftershave
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Dapper Doc Natural Deodorant - Extra Sport Strength​

 

[bazza1]

SOTD : 7th December 2019.

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Shaving recipe for today.



Prep: Warm shower:/ Nivea Men Power Fresh Shower Gel.


Pre:

Warm wet flannel to my face.


Pears ~ Transparent Soap.


Brush: Omega 49.


Face Lather.


Soap : Tabac.


Blade: Bolzano Superinox Inossidabile.(1)


Razor: Merkur 39C.

Post:

Cold Water Face Rinse./Homemade Lavender + Tea Tree Oil Witch Hazel Mixture./ Creightons ~ Sensitive Post shave Balm.


Tabac ~ ASL.


Greetings,


A new shave set up to start the weekend.

It's been a while since i last shaved with my merkur 39C paired together with the bolzano superinox inossidabile blade superbly making a non-aggressive, yet smooth duo.

I Can't remember the last time i added the tabac soap & asl duo to my shave shave setup, after a 5 minute soak in warm water,i created luxurious lather in a short space in time.Another shaving soap & asl that i've giving little attention in the past,due to me reaching for my usual favourites suspects.

A very enjoyable 3 pass + pick ups near bbs shave with no errors to report.

Finishing to the shave off with a generous splash of Tabac ~ ASL.

My face is feeling super smooth and smelling devine.

Enjoy the start of the weekend ladies & gentlemen.

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[brandaves]

Pearl Harbor Day 2019

Razor: Gillette Tech, black bakelite handle
Blade: Astra Super Platinum
Brush: Opal 5 TGN Finest Badger
Pre-Shave: Dr. Bronner's Lavender Soap
Lather: Williams Mug Soap
Aftershave: Fine American Blend
Additional Care: Thayer's Witch Hazel

 

[cyclingsteveb]

7 Dec 19
Razor: Gillette E4 1959 Fatboy
Blade: Gillette 7 o'clock Permasharp stainless (0)
Brush: 28mm ApShaveCo Silksmoke w/ winter handle
Pre-Shave: Shower and face wash
Lather: Arko stick
Aftershave: Stirling Arkadia balm
Additional Care: Thayer’s WH

 

[CRISANTO]

Saturday, 12-7-2019
Floid, oil pre shave
LEA: soap, lotion & balm aftershave
Yaqi barber pole, synthetic hair
Hannover, 5/8

 

[Klinker]

Saturday 12.07.19 SOTD

Taylor of Old Bond Street Pre-Shave Herbal Gel
RazoRock German 37 Slant Bar.HD Handle
Astra Superior Platinum (1)
Mr. PB24BA-04 Pure Badger
Taylor of Old Bond Street Peppermint Shaving Cream
Taylor of Old Bond Street Aftershave Balm

 

[Shavingexperience]

Soap : Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary Shaving Soap, Beta 4.1, 150g
Sotd : 07-12-2019
Razor : Rex – Ambassador
Blade : Perma sharp
Brush : Razorock Plissoft
Aftershave : Saponificio Varesino - Opuntia special edition 2018
Eau de Toilette : Christian Dior – Eau Sauvage

 

[Oberloser]

 

[kjbarth]

Friday DECember 6

My Rocnel Elite is an excellent razor that hasn't received much use lately. Definitely a DECadent shave.

Bowl/Scuttle - GP12
Soap - Le Pere Lucien
Brush - M&F 30mm
Blade - Gillette Platinum (10)
Razor - Rocnel Elite A 2019
Post Shave - OSMA Pierre alum, Epsilon Blue A/S

Shave rating 5 of 5

4 days since last shave - been pretty busy. My Rocnel deserves to be used more. Very easy to find the right shave angle and even with an old blade, easily and smoothly sheared my whiskers. Did 2 passes, WTG and XTG and finished BBS. The LPL lathered quickly and easily and was slick. The M&F worked the lather into and around my whiskers. The alum was silent, nice. Finished up with the Blue Mediterranean A/S - I like this scent.

Happy DECember and great shaves everyone.

 

[Norman Gunston]

Prep: Valobra Glycerlanolina soap, Alt Innsbruck Pre-Post Emulsion
Brush: Savile Row 3824 Silvertip Badger
Soap: Eufros Cronos
Razor: Merkur Futur
Blade: Polsilver Super Iridium (1,2,3)
Post: Alt Innsbruck Pre-Post Emulsion


On a field assignment in the desert - hence the travel kit and the glamourous bathroom backdrop .
I have now used this set-up for three consequtive shaves, each two days apart.
An efficient and comfortable two pass shave for a DFS result - I don't push it when away from home. This combo is very reliable for me, so I usually stick to it.

However, I'm longing for a mentholated soap at the moment - read the weather summary below and all will become clear.....................................

 

[Jgreenepa]

Good morning to all on this sunny Pearl Harbor Day 2019. I’m referencing WWII because today I shaved with my father’s Gillette Slim. My dad was a WWII Navy vet, who passed in 2013 at age 99. I’ve had this razor since I went through his things after his death. This morning was my first shave with it. It was a process of trial and error, but I finally found setting 7 to be the right one for my whiskers. The shave was a smooth and close DFS. In any case, after completing my favorite activity to start each day, I feel smooth, clean and refreshed.

SOTD 12/07/19

RAZOR: Gillette Slim Adjustable
BLADE: Suneko
PREP: Cold water rinse followed by Grooming Dept Preshave
BRUSH: WCS Best Badger
SOAP: Mike’s Natural Hungarian Lavender
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by Thayers Lavender Witch Hazel and finished with Fine Snake Bite AS Splash

 

[uptown]

Smartly (Target brand) 2 blade disposable razor
Gillette Pure shave cream
Omega boar
Duke Cannon ice cold balm
Clubman bay Rum

 

[Bobcat]

Saturday
Prep: Warm Shower-Stirling Sandpiper
Soap: Proraso White Tub
Razor: Vintage Gillette Fat Boy
Blade: Vintage Personna 74 Tungsten (26)
Brush: Plisson #12 European White Badger-22mmx56mm
Aftershave: Stirling Executive Man w/Menthol

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

Proraso White Tub today. 20 seconds to load the Plisson #12 European White Badger brush. Easy, thick, slick, lather. Personna 74 Tungsten still in the vintage Gillette Fat Boy. Excellent smooth, close, shave. I finished with Stirling Executive Man aftershave.

Bob

 

[primotenore]

Saturday, December 7

Art of Shaving~~Simpson~~Boker
Have a great day!​

 

[ChrisVanMeer]

SOTD - Saturday 07 December 2019

• Safety Razor: Charcoal Goods - Level 2 Torpedo
• Blade: Polsilver - Super Iridium
• Shaving Brush: Leonidam - Horus - 26mm Fan (Silvertip Badger)
• Shaving Soap: Declaration Grooming - Milksteak Sellout
• After-Shave: Declaration Grooming - Sellout - Splash

 

[Ron R]

SOTD,Saturday Dec 7th-2019
Razor : Valet Auto-strop C1 Canadian variant-MFG 1920's + .007 gap from .011 thousands for a smoother shave.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE (5) modified
Soap : Don Marco by Razorock- Orange citris scent
Brush : Yaqi tuxedo knot 24mm " Sagrada Familia"
Preshave: Brush wash the face with CeraVe hand bar soap+ a dollop of Aloe vera clear gel on beard area.
Post shave: Alum + cold water rinse.
Post shave : Razorock King Louis lavender with witch hazel + Nivea balm
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + alum indicated minor irritation+ no weepers=

Have some great shaves!

 

[sarimento1]

SOTD, Saturday, December 7th, 2019

Shower at gym + glycerin soap face lather and rinse
PannaCrema Lavandotto shave soap
Panta Rei badger brush
Karve safety razor + Gillette Nacet blade
Cool washcloth rinse
The Art of Shaving lavender aftershave balm