SOTD "ITALIAN THEME WEEK" August 21st - August 27th, 2017

[jerrylee101]

SOTD August 21st
Razor: Gillette I-2 Slim
Blade: GSB
Soap: Proraso Red
Brush: B&B 10th Anniversary Boar
AS 1: T.N. Dickinsons WH
AS 2: Old Spice

 

[Smooth Steve]

08/22/17 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with Stirling Soap Company Honey Oatmeal Shea Butter Bath Soap
Stirling Soap Company Gatlinburg Shave Soap
RazoRock Plissoft Monster Synthetic 26mm Brush
Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Ox Blood Bakelite Alpha Ecliptic Slant Razor
Gillette 7 O'Clock Russian Green Pack Super Stainless Blade - 6th Shave
RazoRock Alum Stick
Homemade Mandarin Generic Distilled Witch Hazel
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Genuine Creosote Seasonal & Limited Aftershave Splash
NIVEA Men Sensitive Cooling Post Shave Balm​

 

[EzraCobb]

8.21.2017
Jamie's Night Shave
1. Stirling orange pre shave oil.
2. Stirling orange chill soap.
3. Crown King. THE SPINDLE DURO TALI WOOD SHAVING BRUSH - 26 MM
4. PAA bakelite slant alpha. new BIC Astor blade.
5. Alum / Humphreys Citrus witch hazel / Stirling orange chill after shave / Stirling orange chill balm.

 

[Noire]

American Machine - Valencia 14
Shavemac 2-band ST
XPEC
D&G the one gentleman AS

Plus bonus eclipse picture

 

[EzraCobb]

08/22/17 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with Stirling Soap Company Honey Oatmeal Shea Butter Bath Soap
Stirling Soap Company Gatlinburg Shave Soap
RazoRock Plissoft Monster Synthetic 26mm Brush
Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Ox Blood Bakelite Alpha Ecliptic Slant Razor
Gillette 7 O'Clock Russian Green Pack Super Stainless Blade - 6th Shave
RazoRock Alum Stick
Homemade Mandarin Generic Distilled Witch Hazel
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Genuine Creosote Seasonal & Limited Aftershave Splash
NIVEA Men Sensitive Cooling Post Shave Balm​

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Awesome! How do you like the creosote splash? I have it and it is really an original aftershave, the dry down is the true scent and it smells like a rain storm. A nice fresh and mellow splash .

 

[ronweston]

MONDAY SOTD ::::: August 21, 2017

Prep: Hot shower w/Dove Men+Care Face Wash Hydrate+
Pre-shave Cream: Proraso Refreshing & Toning (Green)
Soap: Saponificio Varesino Manna di Sicilia
Brush: Morris & Forndran/Brad Sears L7 Cobalt fan 24mm
Razor: Fatip Testina Gentile
Blade: Gillette 7 O’clock SharpEdge Yellow (5)
Post Splash: Thayers Lemon Witch Hazel
After Shave: Saponificio Varesino Manna di Sicilia​

 

[EzraCobb]

MONDAY SOTD ::::: August 21, 2017

Prep: Hot shower w/Dove Men+Care Face Wash Hydrate+
Pre-shave Cream: Proraso Refreshing & Toning (Green)
Soap: Saponificio Varesino Manna di Sicilia
Brush: Morris & Forndran/Brad Sears L7 Cobalt fan 24mm
Razor: Fatip Testina Gentile
Blade: Gillette 7 O’clock SharpEdge Yellow (5)
Post Splash: Thayers Lemon Witch Hazel
After Shave: Saponificio Varesino Manna di Sicilia​

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I really like this photo.

 

[ronweston]

I really like this photo.

Well, thank you, Jamie.

 

[ronweston]

Quite a collection of excellent photos, descriptive posts and comments, gentlemen. Thank you very much for each contribution.

I'm afraid there won't be any observations tonight. I've spent the whole day prepping for a medical procedure tomorrow afternoon so I think I best just go to bed and get some sleep.

Be seeing you, gents.

 

[Smooth Steve]

Awesome! How do you like the creosote splash? I have it and it is really an original aftershave, the dry down is the true scent and it smells like a rain storm. A nice fresh and mellow splash .

I agree Jamie. It is original and fresh. I was surprised because I found that although it seems to dissipate quickly, I could detect a faint rain scent into the evening, lasting all day.
Steve

 

[Smooth Steve]

Quite a collection of excellent photos, descriptive posts and comments, gentlemen. Thank you very much for each contribution.

I'm afraid there won't be any observations tonight. I've spent the whole day prepping for a medical procedure tomorrow afternoon so I think I best just go to bed and get some sleep.

Be seeing you, gents.

Rest up buddy. I hope all goes well with your procedure and that it is nothing too serious.
Steve

 

[Noire]

Best wishes Mr Weston

 

[ronweston]

Rest up buddy. I hope all goes well with your procedure and that it is nothing too serious.
Steve

Will do, Steve. And thanks.

 

[ronweston]

Best wishes Mr Weston

Thank you, Noire.

 

[nikonNUT]

Italian theme? Well, uhm, the soap and A/S have a Disaronno note to them...

 

[melyus]

 

[JBO667]

Now that is a mighty fine lather!

Your friendly neighborhood BambulanceMan

I got it from watching you! My son said "don't you already know how to do this?! Why are you watching?!"

I told him I'm never done learning wet shaving, son...

 

[runrul]

 

[bazza1]

SOTD: 22nd August 2017.

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Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Nivea Men~ Active Clean Shower Gel .

Pre:

warm wet flannel to my face.

Wilkinsons Fruits~ Coconut & Vanilla Body Butter.

Brush: Chinese Horsehair .

Bowl Lather.

Cream : The Body Shop ~ Maca Root Cream.

Blade: Personna Lab Blue . (2)

Razor: Ming Shi 2000S Adjustable .(settings: 2 wtg, 3 xtg, 4 atg + pick ups.)

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

Post:

Alum Block./Lemon+Peppermint Oil & Witch Hazel Mixture. /4711 ~ Cologne Aftershave .

Aloe Vera Gel .

Greetings,

It's been quite a while since i last used the Maca root cream, the lather it created today was absolutely superb..just a small amount is required for a great amount of lather.

Second outing of the Ming shi 2000S,i experimented with the settings again today the verdict.?...Another flawless effortless shave with no errors to report..To be honest i found i didn't really need to take it to the no.4 setting for the last pass + pick ups , as no.3 is the perfect aggression setting for me.

However, if ever do need more aggression i've got it with this razor.

The Personna Lab Blue is a superb blade for the Ming Shi 2000S, non-aggressive but smooth sharp and efficient.

My face is feeling BBS smooth & smelling devine.

Enjoy your day, ladies & gentlemen.

 

[alfredus]

Pre-Shave: @khun_diddy Olive Oil Soap, cold water
Razor: Timeless 0.68 Scalloped H4 SS kindly loaned by @korbz
Blade: Voskhod (1)
Brush: Paladin Chief Strawberry Amber
Lather: Mystic Water Bergamot, Cedarwood & Juniper
Post-Shave: Alum, Stirling Bay Laurel Witch Hazel, Australian Emu Oil

I hope you all have a terrific Tuesday and your procedure goes well Ron ​