SOTD "FREE WEEK" January 21st - January 27th, 2019

[pigskins65]

Saturday, 1/26/2019:
Prep - shower
Pre - Floid's pre-shave oil (4 drops on each cheek/side of neck)
Razor - Biali TTO
Blade - Baili Platinum+
Brush - Plissoft synthetic
Soap - Williams
Post - Thayer's then rinse, then small splash of Lucky Tiger tonic, then Fine American Blend AS

Great shave!! I've noticed that some aftershaves really leave my skin dry. It's very cold here today (and getting much colder this week) so I thought I'd try something I read on here about splashing with Lucky Tiger tonic after rinsing the Thayer's and before applying AS. I bought a sample of FAB, it came in a tiny bottle with a press-to-spray top. I spritzed into my hand 4 times, applied to my face and neck, then 1 more spritz for the chest. My wife said it was pretty strong. I like the scent. Hopefully it dissipates in the next hour a bit because we are going bowling lol.

I've mentioned this in a couple other threads...here is the mug I had made by uploading the Williams logo to the Walmart photo site, they printed it onto a standard coffee mug. Does the trick. Mug lid from FrugalShave is on order!

 

[PACO GALAN]

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor:NAVAJA IBERIA Doble Temple 13
Brush: VIE LONG EPSILON Negra silvertip Punta Plata 50/27 mm.
Lather: MYRURGIA stick vintage
Aftershave: FLOID The Genuine Italian
Additional Care:
MYRSOL emulsión​

 

[DustinInKy]

Preshave: Baxter of California shave tonic

Cream:Barbero Shave soap, bloomed in the bowl

Brush:the art of shaving travel badger...eh

Razor: Merkur 34c, Blade Wilkinson sword

Post shave: alum block, Dickinson's original Witch Hazel.

Aftershave, Fine L'Orange Noir

 

[CRISANTO]

Saturday, 01/20/19
Musgo Real pre-shave oil; Noble Otter Soap Co. Flying Hide, shaving soap; Depot (The Male Tools), Syntetic shaving brush; Filarmonica especial para barbas duras; Valentino Uomo, aftershave & EdT.

 

[GoodOutcome]

26 Jan 2019
OneBlade Hybrid
Feather FHS-10 (4)
WildWestBrushworks 24mm Tuxedo
TOBS Rose
444 ASB

 

[Boris the Blade]

Timeless Razor, Simpson shaving brash, Proraso soap, Persona blade, Mennen aftershave

 

[PJO]

They are beauties, aren't they. My Type Fs are my all time favorite shavers, too. This is truly an outstanding pic!

I'm sorry to hear about your father. I've been there.

Thanks, Matt, for the kind words and thoughts.

Having had only one opportunity to shave with the Type F, thought I’d hold off a little while bragging about performance. I will say, however, that it is unbelievably light and nimble.

Patti

 

[ram57]

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Haven’t posted for a while (ailing elderly father), but maybe this pic of my new Schick Type F injector will put me back in good SOTD standing.

I am most grateful to @rlroadie2004 for finding this beautiful razor — you rock, Russ!

Patti

Welcome back Patti!

Hope your dad is doing a lot better now and that Type F is a beauty. Excellent selection overall.

 

[bazza1]

SOTD : 27th January 2019.

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Shaving recipe for today.



Prep: Hot shower:/ L'OREAL~ Carbon Shower Total Action.


Pre:

warm wet flannel to my face.

Pears ~ Transparent Soap.

Brush: Omega S10065 .

Face Lather.

Soap : Williams Mug Shaving Soap .

Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux .(1)

Razor: Parker 24C .

Warm wet flannel/ cold wet flannel to rinse my face.

Post:

Cold Water Face Rinse./Homemade Lavender + Tea Tree Oil Witch Hazel Mixture./ Arko ~ Cool Cologne + Aftershave Balm .


Greetings,


A comfortable relaxing Sunday 3 pass + pick ups near bbs shave with no errors to report.


The williams mug shaving soap, once soaked in hot water for five minutes, then rubbing the puck directly in my stubble like a shave stick, then lathered up with my omega synthetic brush creates a wonderful lather,which leaves a absolutely superb post shave feeling to my face..The old 'tallow based' recipe must of been amazingly good.

I've mentioned before i totally understand why some people have love/hate opinions on williams it does take a while a little more effort and time to create a good lather,but once you get passed the airy/bubbly stage your rewarded with a wonderful slick protective lather...However, like most budget love/hate shaving soaps it doesn't get top marks for it's scent,which to my nose is a 'clean scent 'with no 'bells or whistles',but makes up multitude for it's slickness protection and post shave feeling which is the main issue in any soap or shaving cream.

The scent of a soap isn't a important issue for me slickness protection, and post shave feel is ok, you don't want it to smell like a 'warm horse' granted, i find once i've had a cold rinse the scent of a soap or cream is virtually gone,as always YMMV.

Finishing the shave off with a generous dollop of Arko ~ Cool Aftershave Balm.

My face is feeling smooth & smelling devine.

Enjoy your sunday, ladies & gentlemen.

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[sandstone]

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’56 Custom Gillette Red Tip / Feather
Whipped Dog HMB
Lakewood Lavender & Cedar Shave Soap
Aqua Velva Ice Blue ASL

 

[Invicta]

Merkur Progress / Rapira Stainless Steel #15; Simpson's Commodore X3 & Cella; RSC balm and Cella AS to finish.

 

[Klinker]

SOTD Sunday 1-27-19
Pearl SBF 11 / Astra SP
Mr PB24BA-04 Pure Badger
Pre de Provence
Salsa bowl for lather
Ogallala Bay Rum

 

[CRISANTO]

Sunday, 01/27/2018
Musgo real oil; Penhaligon’s, Sartorial: shaving cream, balm after-shave & EdT; Paladin chief arlekin badger, Richard Abr. Herder, Solingen, carbon steel 6/8.

 

[shm]

2019-01-27

Ikea bowl ¤ SOC Boar/Badger, cherry ¤ 6/8" Columbia Cutlery Co.
Proraso Sandalwood soap ¤ T&H Sandalwood Aftershave Balm & Cologne

 

[ChrisVanMeer]

SOTD - Sunday 27 January 2019

• Safety Razor: Karve Shaving - Christopher Bradley - 3.5 inch / A-plate
• Blade: Polsilver - Super Iridium
• Shaving Brush: Shavemac - 2018 LE D01 2-Band Amethyst - Shaving Society - 24mm Flat (Silvertip Badger)
• Shaving Soap: L&L Grooming / Chatillon Lux - Champs de Lavande
• After-Shave: Chatillon Lux - Champs de Lavande - Splash
• After-Shave: Chatillon Lux - Champs de Lavande - Toner

 

[Yo-Wan]

Wolfius Solingen and TOBS Eton College

 

[uptown]

Timor 931 Standard Razor
Personna Platinum Blade (1)
Shave Magic Shave Oil
Cremo Post Shave Balm
Fine Italian Citrus After Shave

 

[PJO]

Welcome back Patti!

Hope your dad is doing a lot better now and that Type F is a beauty. Excellent selection overall.

Thanks, Guy. Yep, it is a classy razor. Given its obvious appeal, really a wonder that no one has cloned the Type F.

Patti

 

[PJO]

Many thanks to @ram57 for the Stone Cottage Fougere sample — great stuff!

Patti

 

[Wtd1911]

Last nights shave....
Pre: Wash with MWF bar soap, hot towel.
Brush: Simpson Chubby 2 Synthetic.
Soap: TOBS Sandalwood.
Bowl: GP 20 Scuttle
Razor: Timeless Ti
Blade: Astra SP x4
Post: Thayers Unscented and TOBS Sandalwood Cologne.