SOTD - “Supporting Vendor Week - “Colonel Conk” May 9th to, 2022 to May 15th, 2022

[micurin]

Brush: Yaqi Sagrada familia,
Soap: Splendit,
Razor: Merkur 34C,
Blade: Gillette Silver blue,
ASL: Blue Stratos,
Splendit shaving,

 

[godlike]

Razor: RazoRock Lupo 58
Blade: Gillette Stainless (1)
Brush: Simpson Commodore X3 Best Badger
Lather: Stirling Soap WEEKEND IN MALIBU
Aftershave: Stirling Soap WEEKEND IN MALIBU

 

[motto]

SOTD 20220514
Prep: Tüff Vor der Rasur
Bowl: Symmetrical Pottery
Brush: Elite Razors Bone Amber
Soap: Saponificio Varesino Felce aromatica
Razor: Paredigm Javelin Prototype on LAW Ripple Handle
Blade: London Bridge
Post: Alum Rub
AS: Tüff Rasierwasser
AS: Saponificio Varesino Felce aromatics

Best Regards
Marco

 

[Whiterook]

Razor: Gillette Goodwill #162 + Gold FatTech handle
Blade: Personna Lab Blue
Brush: Simpson Butterscotch Chubby 2 Synthetic
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Noble Otter The Noir et Vanille
Aftershave: Mennen Skin Bracer
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented

 

[Screwtape]

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SOTD SATURDAY MORNING, MAY 14, 2022

Wet-shaving appeals to many different demographics, but this morning I’d like to talk briefly about what vintage shaving hardware holds for me. The aspects of primary interest are both the history and stories attached to many of the vintage tools I enjoy shaving with which includes both razors I shaved with this morning. With respect to my mug shave, the LeCoultre Au Sentier Frameback straight razor was both revolutionary and the height of luxury for its day (1860’s). The razors were advertised as having to be only sharpened/honed once every 10 years. The Rockwell hardness of the replaceable blades made for these razors was around 64, basically equivalent to the very hard Swedish steel of straight razor brands like CV Heljestrand and Klas Tornblom. In addition, taking inflation into account, the same razors today would cost between $140 - $212. The descendant of the Swiss Jacques LeCoultre blacksmithing company that gave birth to this remarkable razor is the contemporary Swiss watch-making concern, Jaeger-LeCoultre.

I own two of these incredible razors, an entry level model with wood scales and the apex model with ivory scales with which I shaved my mug this morning. I spent most of yesterday honing razors. The entry level model has always shaved beautifully, but I’d never been happy with the edge on the ivory scaled model. We’ve all encountered straight razors that don’t yield to our regular honing routines. Despite my best efforts, I just couldn’t seem to put a shaving edge on this dang razor! And this was despite the razor passing the tap and wobble test; it was flat as a pancake! A quick phone call to my friend, Glen Mercurio, a honemeister with three decades of experience resolved the issue. I routinely hone my hollows, rattlers, and framebacks with a single layer of tape. Wedges are a different story. Glen explained that due to the hardness of the LeCoultre blades and frustration with trying to hone them, many attempted to sharpen them as they would a knife by lifting the blade up off the hone. He suggested three layers of tape which I use with my wedge blades. That did the trick, and my three pass mug shave this morning went according to Hoyle, leaving my face dolphin smooth.

The Schick F Type used for my noggin shave has an interesting story as well. The razor, a college graduation gift, belonged to then Second Lieutenant Robert McKeever who took it off to the war in the Pacific against the Japanese. Lieutenant McKeever was badly wounded during the battle for Okinawa. His life was saved from grenade shrapnel by his mess kit which contained this razor and other toiletries. Unfortunately, he died from those very same wounds 17 yrs after discharge in 1958. For whatever reason, he kept both the mess kit and this razor, supposedly damaged beyond repair. His daughter, Chloe, my neighbor, knowing I was a shave nerd, gave it to me when I helped clean out his things a few years ago. Fortunately, a very talented shave brother (@twhite) at TSD, my main shave hangout, was gracious enough to repair the razor and bring it back into service. Every time I shave my noggin with this razor I think of the original owner. My two pass ATG noggin shave this morning was excellent leaving me glassine smooth from noggin to neck. As caretaker for both these shaving tools, I hope to pass the F Type on to my grandson, Kevin, and the LeCoultre Au Sentier straight razor to his father, Ben.

RAZOR: LeCoultre Au Sentier Frameback #2 Blade (Mug), Schick F Type (Dome)
BLADE: Supply Black Injector
PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a heavy scrub with Argan Oil
BRUSH: MrEE LE #005 Aluminum Handled SynBad Knot
SOAP: Mitchell’s Wool Fat
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by a rinse with Humphreys WH. Finished with Old Spice Fresh Lime AS Splash (Indian Version)

Great picture and a fascinating history lesson, Jeff!

 

[FL shaver]

After first pass application.

 

[ram57]

Sunday SOTD

Razor: Cobra Classic
Blade: Blade: Schick Proline (D7)
Brush: Oscar11 Amber 28mm TGN finest
Scuttle: Dirty Bird 1.5
Pre-Shave Scrub: Holy Black True Grit – Coffee
Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Unscented
Shave Soap: Mickey Lee Drunken Goat
Balm: Saponificio Varesino Puro Burro di Karitè
Aftershave: Small Batch Shave Tonic​

 

[Calm_Shaver]

24k OVERLANDER | RAPIRA PLATINUM LUX | DROID BLACK | FLOID BLACK

 

[thombrogan]

Modern May Challenge

Tonight’s shave
RazoRock BBS
Permasharp Super (5)
Damp washcloth aka “shave binky”
Whipped Dog 30mm butterscotch boar brush
Pre-shave: no
Lather: Col Conk Unscented, face-lathered
Aftershave: Ulm Nom
Post-shave: hot shower
Post-shave: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream

Gotta remember to soak my Ω10048 as long as I soak my Whipped Dog. What a difference!

Put the air conditioners in the windows today. Hoping to reap he benefits in a moment.

Loaded the brush, lathered, did three passes (lathering before each pass), and was close enough for the win.

 

[Ali_R]

SOTD: 05/15/2022

Razor: Weck
Blade: Kismet , 1st use
Brush: Barrister & Mann Synth
Bowl: CaYuen Nebula Bowl
Soap: SV Stella Alpina
Aftershave: SV Stella Alpina Aftershave
Balm: AoS Unscented Balm

 

[Chard52142]

Sun 15 Mysteree-X SOTD
Soap Colonel Conk BayRum
Brush Yaqi 26mm Rainbow
Razor Parker SemiSlant
Blade Persona X Series 10th
Aftershaves Stirling Witchhazel BayRum + Clubman VIBR
Very nice soap! Light scent and a super lather...rich and slick!
Excellent shave with this blade paired with the razor. The blade is still crisply smooth and comfortable...no sign of tugging. 3passes without any issues for a dfs+ finish. The aftershaves were good...

 

[Fitkari]

 

[bazza1]

SOTD : 15th May 2022.

Shaving Recipe For today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Asda Sea Salt & Fennel Extract 2 in1 Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Simple Pure Bar Soap.
Brush: Anbbas Boar
Face Lather.
Lather: HWF Lanolin Shaving Soap. (no.3)
Blade: Parker/Personna PTFE SS. (D3)
Razor: Parker InjRzr. (Settings) 3-wtg. 4-xtg/atg.+pick ups.

Post:
Cold water face wash with brush squeezing's, Cold Water Face Rinse./ Homemade (~Spring/Summer mix~) Lemon, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Essential Oils.3 Menthol Crystals Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./4711 Original Cologne-ASL./Nivea Men Fresh Kick ASB.

Greetings,

A relaxing Sunday morning shave.

The HWF Lanolin Shaving Soap. (no.3) with Lavender & May Chang i haven't added to my shaving soap rotation for a while and forgot how much of a delight it is to shave with.. The zesty citrus scent from the May Chang is a wonderful addition to the Lanolin Soap recipe.

A enjoyable 2 pass + pick ups comfortable shave with no errors to report....Finishing the shave off with a few small dollops of Nivea Men Fresh Kick ASB.

My face is feeling smooth & smelling divine.

Stay Safe, and enjoy your Sunday Ladies & Gentlemen.

 

[ajkel64]

1) England: Brush Progress Vulfix mixed Badger and Boar.
2) USA: Shaving Soap Col Conk Bay Rum.
3) England: Razor Gillette Aristocrat.
4) Germany: Razor Blade Bolzano.
5) France: Alum Block Osma.
6) Australia: Aftershave Balm Brut Endurance Aftershave Balm.

 

[wulf-dancer]

Sunday SotD

Penhaligon's Sartorial - Shaving Soap.
Plisson Joris Palladium - European white Shaving Brush.
Plisson Joris Palladium - Safety Razor.
Penhaligon's Sartorial - After Shave Balm.
Penhaligon's Sartorial - EdT.

 

[Raz0rboy]

Good Sunday

 

[shm]

2022-05-15

Ikea Bowl ¤ Foroafeitado 2013 LE Silvertip ¤ Gillette Aristocrat #66 + Proshave Platinum
Nanny's Rose Geranium ¤ Myrsol Agua Balsamica ¤ Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet EDT

 

[uptown]

Charcoal Goods Gen3 Level3
Chiseled Face Imperil Brass Handle
Gillette 7 O'Clock Platinum Blade
MDC Original Soap
Frank Shaving Silvertip
Aloe Vera
Stirling Duke Aftershave

 

[awk_m4]

SOTD Sunday May 15, 2022

Brush: Simpson T3 Trafalgar
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper Bowl
Pre: None
Lather: Proraso Green
Razor: Feather AS-D2
Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium
Razor: Gillette Styler
Post: Omega Alum Block
Post: Thayers Unscented
Post: Proraso
Post: Aveeno Daily
Have a great day!

 

[CapnPanther]

Sunday
Preshave: Anthony Glycolic Facial Cleanser / Pinaud Clubman Shave Butter
Razor: Q Shave Futur Clone
Blade: Asco Platinum
Brush: Yaqi High Mountain White
Soap: Proraso White
Aftershave: Thayer’s Witch Hazel & Aloe Vera /Alum
Balm: Lab Series Razor Burn Relief Ultra