SOTD Tabula Gratulatoria - November 2012

[celestino]

Matt, great to hear. It is a fantastic soap! Let me know how you enjoy the Bay Rum.

 

[il Barbiere AiA]

Andi - great lighting effects!

* Andi, manificent!! One of the masters at work!

Thank you very much, my friends

 

[il Barbiere AiA]

Tuesday, 11-27-12

Feather AC SS : Feather Pro
Weber Polished SS - UFO U2 : Polsilver SI
Semogue 820
Haslinger Coconut
Myrsol Agua Balsamica
Myrsol Emulsion

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Mondays SOTD:

QCS Key Lime - Semogue 1520 - Merkur 34 C - Blue Bird - Dr Harris Arlington

Le Grelot | MdC | Semogue | Sulwhasoo | IA - Falling into the Sea

QCS Key Lime - Semogue LE FB1 - Clements Perfection - Floid Blue

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Mystic Water Coconut - Shavemac Silvertip - Gillette Slim - Med Prep - Crabtree & Evelyn AS - Yohji Homme edt

27 November 2012

Soap- MWF
Brush- 2013 TSN Shavemac LE D01 Silvertip
Blade- Dark Blue 7 O'clock
Razor- Weber Polished
AS- Speick splash
EdT- Terre d'Hermes

Shave of the Day (SOTD) Tuesday November 27, 2012

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• Prep: Brush soaking in hot mentholated water, face washed with Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Anti-Blemish Cleanser, luke warm shower
• Razor: Bright Nickel Canadian Tech monuted to T2 Handle
• Blade: Feather Hi-Stainless
• Brush: Semogue 620 Boar
• Soap: Tabac with added Menthol
• AS: Aqua Velva Musk with added Menthol
• Post: Cold Water Rinse, Double Splash of Aftershave

What matters is "does the razor get the job done" and the Tech gets it done. It take me 3 full passes and buffing to get a great shave but I never have that raw feeling no matter how sharp of a blade that I use. That means more to me that having a single pass shave but my skin being abused.

The Tabac with the added menthol was nice...the great lather and smell of Tabac, and the freeze of the menthol was a winning combination for me.

Merkur 37C | Personna Med Prep | Kent H8 | GFT Spanish Leather Cream, AS & EdC
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27 NOVEMBER 2012

* Weber DLC with one shim
* Super Iridiums
* Rooney Heritage Stubby 1 XL 3-band
* Mystic Water Bay Rum
* Thayers
* Unrefined Shea Butter



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Tuesday

Ikea glass bowl ¤ Vie-Long 2-band ¤ Gillette Tech with Derby Extra
Geo. F. Trumper Eucris Shaving Soap ¤ Nivea for Men Replenishing After Shave Balm ¤ Geo. F. Trumper Eucris EDT

I'm sorry gents, but I can't comply with the theme today.
This brush just deserves the colours


Have a nice day, Gentlemen

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Proraso Pre-Shave / Simpson Berkeley / Ralph Lauren Safari Shaving Soap / Merkur 37C Slant (Super Iridium) / Nivea ASB

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Speik Shave Soap // Morris & Forndran Blonde Badger // Filarmonica Sub Cero 13 // Thayers // Denim Musk​

Tuesday, November 27, 2012 SOTD

Razor: Muhle R41 w/ Weber Bulldog Handle

Blade: Astra SP

Soap: Mystic Water Shave Soap (Bay Rum)

Brush: Semogue 620

Dessert: Ice cube rub, refrigerated Osage Rub (gotta love the Osage Rub)

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Prep L'Occitane Cedarwood Soap
Razor Wade & Butcher 7/8
Strop Kanayama Cordovan #8000
Brush Simpsons M7 LE Finest Silvertip
Shaving Cream GFT Coconut Oil
Alum & Witch Hazel
Una Brennan Moisturiser
Penhaligon's Castile Edt



Two pass very smooth finish by the old timer.

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A&A/La Toja Manantiales/Hoffritz Slant+Shark/La Toja Manantiales

Wow Gentlemen!
So many fantastic photos today! Amazing!

 

[Agravic]

Well, the morning seemed to be starting off well. I woke up at my usual time, and got every thing set for my morning shave. I put a bit of water on the puck of DR Harris Windsor soap, got the Manchurian Rover soaking whilst I stropped up the Le Grelot and had a nice hot shower. The lather was wonderful, and I did two quick passes leaving the face nice and smooth. The shave was outstanding!

I finished getting dressed, took the dogs out and went to put away the razor. That's where the day went down hill quickly! As I turned to the cabinet where I keep them, the razor slipped out of my hand. It hit the floor and I was left with this:

A moment of silence please!​

Bill, I am sorry for your loss! I cringed as I scrolled down on my iPhone screen and saw your 2nd photo!

 

[hitemfrank]

Well, the morning seemed to be starting off well. I woke up at my usual time, and got every thing set for my morning shave. I put a bit of water on the puck of DR Harris Windsor soap, got the Manchurian Rover soaking whilst I stropped up the Le Grelot and had a nice hot shower. The lather was wonderful, and I did two quick passes leaving the face nice and smooth. The shave was outstanding!

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I finished getting dressed, took the dogs out and went to put away the razor. That's where the day went down hill quickly! As I turned to the cabinet where I keep them, the razor slipped out of my hand. It hit the floor and I was left with this:

Nice picture Bill (the first one obviously).

Sorry to see the second picture, but judging by your description of the shave, she went out in a blaze of glory. Look on the bright side - it gives you a reason to buy another razor.

 

[BRuhling]

Nice picture Bill (the first one obviously).

Sorry to see the second picture, but judging by your description of the shave, she went out in a blaze of glory. Look on the bright side - it gives you a reason to buy another razor.

Luck would have it that I bought a new one yesterday morning!

 

[hitemfrank]

Haha sounds like sabotage....

 

[j_fro]

Bill that picture is heartbreaking!

 

[BRuhling]

Bill that picture is heartbreaking!

Thanks, it was frustrating, I will not lie!

 

[celestino]

* Ravi, great shot!!

* Andi, another masterpiece!

* Erwin, beautiful!

* Bill Ruhling, such a juxtaposition in photos! Amazing and my condolences.

* yougouz, very nice!

* Matt, great shot! It is sure seems like you are enjoying the Mystic Water.

* Sir_Eider, lovely picture!

* j_fro, you seem to be enjoying the Weber!

* Arley, good luck with the plating!

* Keith, i love these scales!

* Mark, the photos look great!

* pvilches, very nice!

* Luis, amazing!!

 

[hitemfrank]

* Keith, i love these scales!

I saw tumtatty making similar sets and knew I jad to get him to make me a set.

I do have aanother set of steampunk scales in mind that may or may not be feasible. I'll look into working it out at some time in the future.

 

[celestino]

Keith, these sure look lovely!!

 

[j_fro]

* j_fro, you seem to be enjoying the Weber!

indeed. Trying to find the best blade in it for me. So far it is the Polsilver SI and Gillette Silver Blue

 

[Agravic]

Good day Gentleman! Another round of superb photos from everyone!

Andi - remarkable arrangement and lighting effects!

Erwin - lovely hues!

Bill R - love the 'last shot' of the ill-fated Le Grelot.

yougouz - nice shot!

UngerWoo - nice close-up!

Sir_Eider - nice shot!

celestino - lovely perspective! the DLC looks sturdy, functional, elegant!

j_fro - nice close-up! I see you're enjoying the Weber POL!

Arley - very nice!

Keith - love the details!

markb -very nice! the 37C is one of my favorites!

pvilches - nice shot! bright and cheery!

Luis - elegant! the lines and textures are outstanding!

JasonMP18 - interesting shot!

canascrews - nice!

Ryan - very nice arrangement!

Mel - nice shot ... you're a Wednesday Weber Warrior!

gemini68j - interesting!

zumo - love the Muhle!

Soren - elegant photo!

Kamamuri - wonderful shot! ahhh ... Peter Gabriel!

Have a good afternoon/evening everyone!

 

[BRuhling]

Ravi, I hope you're refering to the "posed" last shot rather than the aftermath of the tragic swan dive of death!

 

[Agravic]

Ravi, I hope you're refering to the "posed" last shot rather than the aftermath of the tragic swan dive of death!

I was most definitely referring to the 1st 'last posed shave' shot! The 2nd 'forensic photo' is truly startling and mournful.

 

[ryno2292]

Good day Gentleman! Another round of superb photos from everyone!

Ryan - very nice arrangement!

Have a good afternoon/evening everyone!

Thanks Ravi. Everyone posts so many great photos here, great stuff guys.

 

[il Barbiere AiA]

* Andi, another masterpiece!

Andi - remarkable arrangement and lighting effects!

Thanks for the compliments, my friends

 

[il Barbiere AiA]

Bill, I'm so sorry for your loss

 

[il Barbiere AiA]

Yesterday for me was a bit stressful day. I've seen these masterpieces until today .....
Simply beautiful, Gentlemen!!!

Well, the morning seemed to be starting off well. I woke up at my usual time, and got every thing set for my morning shave. I put a bit of water on the puck of DR Harris Windsor soap, got the Manchurian Rover soaking whilst I stropped up the Le Grelot and had a nice hot shower. The lather was wonderful, and I did two quick passes leaving the face nice and smooth. The shave was outstanding!

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Mystic Water The Green Fairy - Morris & Forndran Blonde Badger - Gillette Slim - Med Prep - Kiehl's AS - Lutens Chergui edp

28 NOVEMBER 2012

* Weber DLC with one shim
* Super Iridiums
* Frank Shaving synthetic 24/48mm
* Mystic Water Bay Rum
* Thayers
* Unrefined Shea Butter



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Shave of the Day (SOTD) Wednesday November 28, 2012

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• Prep: Brush soaking in hot mentholated water, face washed with Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Anti-Blemish Cleanser, luke warm shower
• Razor: 1918 Gillette Old Type 102 Single Ring
• Blade: Feather Hi-Stainless
• Brush: Semogue 820 Boar
• Soap: Proraso Menthol and Eucalyptus with added Menthol
• AS: British Sterling with....you guessed it, Menthol
• Post: Cold Water Rinse, Double Splash of Aftershave

This will be my last shave with this razor...as it is. It along with a few others are being sent off to be replated in Bright Nickel. This is one of the razors that I love but I never use because it looks bad. Soon it will become a regular part of my rotation.

I was able to get more menthol madness yesterday. While visiting my tobacco shop I asked the owner if he had any menthol, he did not, but he told me to go visit a local Indian market a few blocks away and to ask for it. They had a 15ml 100% Menthol food grade liquid for only $2.99, there was no way I was not going to try it. Wow this stuff is wickedly strong. One drop into a healthy palm full of British Sterling and I I felt like Mr Freeze. I need to figure out how much of this stuff to add to bottle of aftershave.

QCS Key Lime - Zebra Wood Silvertip - 5/8 Torrey - TOBS Victorian Limes

Merkur 37C | Personna Med Prep | Shavemac 177 | Floris No.89 Cream | GFT Coral Skin Food
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Acca Kappa // A&A Custom Chubby // IBERIA Bassat 13 Doble Temple // Thayers // Floïd Blue​

Proraso Pre-Shave / Rooney TGN Finest / Mike's Natural Lime / Gillette Slim (Super Iridium) / Speick AS

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Wednesday, November 28, 2012 SOTD

Razor: Weber ARC w/ Bulldog Handle

Blade: Super Max Titanum

Soap: Mystic Water Soap (Bay Rum)

Brush: Semogue 620

I had an outstanding BBS shave with the Weber. It has been awhile since I used the Super Max Titanum blade. I am glad that I used it because this blade does not get enough love. Sharp, smooth, & unforgiving.
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Wednesday

Japanese Rice Bowl ¤ Semogue Owners Club 2-band, ash wood ¤ Gillette Super Speed with Feather
T&H Sandalwood Shaving Cream ¤ T&H Sandalwood After Shave Balm ¤ T&H Sandalwood Cologne

Have a nice evening, Gentlemen

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Soap from Aleppo - Morris & Forndran 28X56 - Feather all satinless - Super Iridium #4 - Pre JASÖN - Shaving soap Institut de Karité - Alum block - Thayers Original - ASB Institut de Karité - ASL Honeybee Gardens Bay Rum.

Good morning friends!

PREP: Proraso Preshave Cream
BRUSH: 23mm MÜHLE (synthetic fibres)
SOAP/CREAM: La Maison du Barbier Soap
SCUTTLE / BOWL: Fitjar Lathering Up Shaving Bowl
RAZOR: 6/8" Thiers Issard Le Canadien Carbonsong
STROP: Kanayama Cordovan #60000
SHAVE: 2 passes, WTG/XTG
AS: J&E Atkinson's I COLONIALI, Sooting Aftershave Emulsion with Rhubarb
RESULT: Great shave, BBS

Have a nice day,
Béla
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