SOTD Tabula Gratulatoria - October 2011
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During the first week of November we would like to see black & white pics, which are certainly some of the most classic possible. These, in fact, reproduce that cool, traditional effect given by the very first photos of the history.And it's really up to you if you want to include a vintage look or a modern look in your two tones shaving shots!
What a superlative shot to start a week that I just know is going to be one of the best themes! Well done, my friend!
Pre : Hot Shower
Razor : Muhle R41
Blade : Lord
Brush : Semogue 1305
Scuttle : Schwarzweisskeramik XL
Soap : TOBS Lavender
ASL : St.James
A fantastic start to the new week! Love the pic!
Monday, 31.Oct.2011
Predopobarba Proraso
Semogue 208 vintage
T&H Authentic Nº 10
Edwin Jagger DE89 Barley
Derby Extra
Thayers Witch Hazel cucumber
Weleda Baume Après Rasage
The master of close-ups does it again! Well done, Emanuel...lovely shot!
With the exception of the 444 balm, none of this stuff is made nowadays.
Colgate Cup soap (probably from the 50's)
Semogue 1550 (late 90's)
Joseph Rodgers straight razor (ca. 1820-1830)
444 balm
Old Spice Musk by Shulton (late 80s)
And so much the pity!
But an excellent pic to display what once was, Leon.
Maxtom | Chubby 2 | D.R. Harris Lavender | ELDO Secretions Magnifiques
For a moment, Bill, I thought you'd shaved twice!!
Wonderful pics!
For a moment, Bill, I thought you'd shaved twice!!
My skin is smooth enough to make one think I had!
Thank you, sir!
Believe or not, I shipped one of my Dovo Best Qualities back for repair so I could join in the pic taking. Too bad Fedex lost my shipment, so now I'm forced to grow the beard until my claim gets resolved.
Loved the pics, Henry
Loved the pics, Henry
Spooktacular Shave
PS: Sorry guys...no time to convert pictures this week to B&W, but here's my SOTD nonetheless
Pre-Shave: Hot shower
Brush: 26mm Custom Rudy Vey w/ TGN Grade A Silvertip Badger (w/ Buckeye Burl handle)
Devil's Razor: 7/8" Toyo Scheön Burg #666 "Frameback, Wedge, Spike Point
Honing (Refresh) regimen: 5 (light) laps on CrOx treated Premium IV Bridle leather
Strop: 0/55/25 laps (Neil Miller Linen / Imperial Shave "Pegasus III" Horse hide leather / Cordovan leather)
Soapreme: CarrieM "Orange Spice" Shave Creme + Arko Stick Shave Soap + Glycerin
Toner: Thayer's Witch Hazel (Rose, no alcohol)
Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer
After Shave Splash: Floïd Italian Amber AS
After Shave Balm: Al's "Spicy Orange" ASB
Cologne: Creed "Tabarome" EdT
Results: What better way to celebrate Halloween than with Devil's own razor, i.e., the SB 666? Combined with a little mix of CarrieM/Arko, she delivered an ultra smooth and irritation free shave
. Whiskers have another nickname for Devil's blade; The Graeme Reaper
. May God have mercy on their souls. I must say though, as much as I really love the performance of the Arko soap, it stinks to high heavens. Not even the creme was able to mitigate the strong stench. But, the end result was well worth it. Now, I gotta spend some time coming up with ways of scaring the living daylights out of the neighborhood kids
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Have a SPOOKTACULAR Monday gentlemen.
Just give them that stick of Arko, Robert!!!
Great shot, my friend, and those Toyos are superb. I rate mine as my best straight so far!
Spooktacular Shave
PS: Sorry guys...no time to convert pictures this week to B&W, but here's my SOTD nonetheless
Pre-Shave: Hot shower
Brush: 26mm Custom Rudy Vey w/ TGN Grade A Silvertip Badger (w/ Buckeye Burl handle)
Devil's Razor: 7/8" Toyo Scheön Burg #666 "Frameback, Wedge, Spike Point
Honing (Refresh) regimen: 5 (light) laps on CrOx treated Premium IV Bridle leather
Strop: 0/55/25 laps (Neil Miller Linen / Imperial Shave "Pegasus III" Horse hide leather / Cordovan leather)
Soapreme: CarrieM "Orange Spice" Shave Creme + Arko Stick Shave Soap + Glycerin
Toner: Thayer's Witch Hazel (Rose, no alcohol)
Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer
After Shave Splash: Floïd Italian Amber AS
After Shave Balm: Al's "Spicy Orange" ASB
Cologne: Creed "Tabarome" EdT
Results: What better way to celebrate Halloween than with Devil's own razor. Whiskers have another nickname for Devil's blade; The Graeme Reaper. May God have mercy on their souls. I must say though, as much as I really love the performance of the Arko soap, it stinks to high heavens. Not even the creme was able to mitigate the strong stench. But, the end result was well worth it. Now, I gotta spend some time coming up with ways of scaring the living daylights out of the neighborhood kids.
Have a SPOOKTACULAR Monday gentlemen.
Glad to see you got yourself a burl brush...it looks amazing especially with that 26mm knot
Monday
Ikea glass bowl
Vulfix 2234 boar
Gillette Single Ring with Gillette Platinum
PenArko Blenheim Bouquet Shaving Soap
Floïd - The Genuine After Shave
Hugo Boss - Boss Bottled EdT
Have a nice day, Gentlemen
Great start to the week, Soren.
And the verdict now is???
What a superlative shot to start a week that I just know is going to be one of the best themes! Well done, my friend!
Thank you, David.
I had the idea of running this weekly theme last Friday, while looking at some old photos of my family. I thought the idea of a B&W week was cool...
11/16 Revisor, Full Hollow Ground, Spanish Point
Imperial Shave Pegasus III Strop
Simpson Duke 3 Best
L'Occitane Cade Soap
Alum Block
TOBS No.74 Victorian Lime Aftershave
TOBS No.74 Victorian Lime Cologne
Just beautiful, David! Still issues with Cade's lather, my friend?
Monday, 31.Oct.2011
Predopobarba Proraso
Semogue 208 vintage
T&H Authentic Nº 10
Edwin Jagger DE89 Barley
Derby Extra
Thayers Witch Hazel cucumber
Weleda Baume Après Rasage
A superb close-up shot, Emanuel!
With the exception of the 444 balm, none of this stuff is made nowadays.
Colgate Cup soap (probably from the 50's)
Semogue 1550 (late 90's)
Joseph Rodgers straight razor (ca. 1820-1830)
444 balm
Old Spice Musk by Shulton (late 80s)
Bruno, a vintage pic with vintage items... Wow!
Maxtom | Chubby 2 | D.R. Harris Lavender | ELDO Secretions Magnifiques
Great close-up, Bill! And thanks for the double choice colours and b&w!
Spooktacular Shave
PS: Sorry guys...no time to convert pictures this week to B&W, but here's my SOTD nonetheless
Pre-Shave: Hot shower
Brush: 26mm Custom Rudy Vey w/ TGN Grade A Silvertip Badger (w/ Buckeye Burl handle)
Devil's Razor: 7/8" Toyo Scheön Burg #666 "Frameback, Wedge, Spike Point
Honing (Refresh) regimen: 5 (light) laps on CrOx treated Premium IV Bridle leather
Strop: 0/55/25 laps (Neil Miller Linen / Imperial Shave "Pegasus III" Horse hide leather / Cordovan leather)
Soapreme: CarrieM "Orange Spice" Shave Creme + Arko Stick Shave Soap + Glycerin
Toner: Thayer's Witch Hazel (Rose, no alcohol)
Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer
After Shave Splash: Floïd Italian Amber AS
After Shave Balm: Al's "Spicy Orange" ASB
Cologne: Creed "Tabarome" EdT
Results: What better way to celebrate Halloween than with Devil's own razor. Whiskers have another nickname for Devil's blade; The Graeme Reaper. May God have mercy on their souls. I must say though, as much as I really love the performance of the Arko soap, it stinks to high heavens. Not even the creme was able to mitigate the strong stench. But, the end result was well worth it. Now, I gotta spend some time coming up with ways of scaring the living daylights out of the neighborhood kids.
Have a SPOOKTACULAR Monday gentlemen.
What a terrific composition and photo, Maestro!
During the first week of November we would like to see black & white pics, which are certainly some of the most classic possible. These, in fact, reproduce that cool, traditional effect given by the very first photos of the history.
Your B&W are quite nice Marco,great shot and gear!
Monday
Ikea glass bowl
Vulfix 2234 boar
Gillette Single Ring with Gillette Platinum
PenArko Blenheim Bouquet Shaving Soap
Floïd - The Genuine After Shave
Hugo Boss - Boss Bottled EdT
Have a nice day, Gentlemen
Very crisp black and white shot, I like it!
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