"Island of Misfit Toys" Theme Week - December 3 - 9, 2012

[BeeSeeDub]

EJ89L
Dorco ST-301
VB 2-Band
C.O. Bigelow Cream
Witch Hazel / Superior70 mix

 

[cryhavoc]

Thursday - December 6, 2012

Razor: GEM 1912
Blade: GEM SS(2)
Cream: Cella
Brush: Omega 10065 boar
A/S: AV Musk

 

[Dr Dulcamara]

 

[mdevine]

Simpson Eagle G3 in Best
Mike's Rose and Cedarwood SS
Senator/Derby
Floid Vigoroso AS
Christian Dior Leather Oud

 

[hitemfrank]

QCS Key Lime - Semogue 830 - 7/8 Solingen Stainless - Proraso

A really nice shave on a day where I just don't feel good. Aches, pains and general malaise, but at least the face is nice and smooth.

Todays misfit is the Solingen Stainless razor. There's just somthing about this razor that I cant really explain. I never really want to use it for some reason but it almost always gives a great shave. It has some cosmetic issues but they dont bother me so it's not that....

 

[Mike R]

Thursday

Brush: Simpson Duke 3 Best
Soap: Williams
Razor: '72 Black Handle Adjustable
Blade: Lord Super Stainless
A/S: Lab Series
Cologne: SCS New Spice

Mike

 

[markb]

Merkur 37C
Astra Superior Platinum
Shavemac 177
Godrej Lime Fresh Cream
Alum
444 + Pinaud Citrus Musk

 

[Suntzu]

Thursday

Merkur 39C
Red IP
Moss Scuttle
Semogue 620
VDH soap
Alum block
Witch Hazel
Master Bay Rum

 

[celestino]

6 DECEMBER 2012

* Gillette Single Ring
* Super Iridiums
* Rooney Heritage Stubby 1 3-band
* Mystic Water Bay Rum
* Thayers
* Unrefined Shea Butter





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[CapnPanther]

Thursday

Pre-shave: Origins Swept Away Facial Cleanser
Razor: Gillette Common Bar "New"
Blade: Rapira Super Stainless
Brush: : Unidentified 2-Band
Soap: Connaught Redwood Shaving Cream
Aftershave: Alum/Thayer's Super Hazel
Balm: C.O. Bigelow Elixir Red

 

[Agravic]

Thursday, 12-06-12

Cobra Classic : Feather Professional
Vie-Long natural horse hair
Jabonman Lavanda Cipres Bergamota
Myrsol Formula C
Myrsol Emulsion


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[Sir_Eider]

Yesterday shave:

Pre-shave unscented oil AoS + De Vergulde Hand shaving cream + Omega 31052/81052 + Schick Krona with Schick shave + Aqua Velva classic splash with Proraso balm


Today I couldn't shave me, so I post yesterday one.


It was one of the best shaves I got with this Schick razor, I seriously think that is one of the best mild razors around, much better IMHO than Gillette Techs or Superspeeds.


Cheers!

 

[Azarius]

Shave of the Day (SOTD) Thursday December 6, 2012

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• Prep: Brush soaking in hot water, face washed with Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Anti-Blemish Cleanser, luke warm shower
• Razor: Matador Capa Dorada
• Blade: Derby Extra
• Brush: Semogue 1438 Boar
• Soap: Proraso Menthol and Eucalyptus
• AS: English Leather
• Post: Cold Water Rinse, Double Splash of Aftershave

Good morning shaving buddies.

Using the Old Type yesterday I thought why not use a modern open comb today. It is hard to bet the Matador line of Open Combs, both as far as price and performance. This out performed my FaTips by such a huge margin I got rid of them, as there is no need to hang onto anything that I am not going to use.

There is plenty of heft to the handle, making it not too top heavy. The slight bulbous shape at the lower third of the handle makes it very comfortable to hold onto and not slick at all.

I would rank this just behind the current R41 as far as aggressiveness, although without the raw feeling afterwards. Like any other razor, you have to find the proper angle and find that sweet spot that works for you.

Derby Extra's have always performed well for me in aggressive razors. Well it did not disappoint, it was one of the best shaves yet from the Matador. Very close and comfortable, no raw feeling afterwards, just a smooth shave.

 

[Will32283]

Prep: Proraso Pre & Post Green Tea and Oat
Soap: AOS Sandalwood
Brush: Vulfix2234S
Razor: EJ89 Barley with Feather (2)
Post: Alum and Lavender Witch Hazel
AS Balm: Nivea Sensitive Post Shave/Osage Rub

 

[ryno2292]

Proraso Pre Shave / Simpsons Colonel / Mike's Natural Lime SS / Merkur 11C (Super Iridium) / Geo. F. Trumper Limes Skin Food

Have a great day guys!
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[garrapatero]

A&A/La Toja Manantiales/UFO Godzilla&Gillette New+Shark/La Toja Manantiales

 

[Kamamuri]

Thursday 12-06-12. MUSIC: Johnny Cash_A Concert Behind Prison Walls

Soap from Aleppo - Semogue SOC two bands - Feather all stainless - Israeli Personna #4 - Pre JASÖN - Shaving cream Nancy Boy Blossomwood - Alum block - Thayers Original - ASB Truefitt & Hill Classic - ASL Aubrey Organics Northwood.

 

[rm71]

Friday morning:

Razor: 38c
Blade: Personna (3)
Cream: WARS
Brush: EJ Best Badger
A/S: Lucky Tiger
ASB: Natio ASB

 

[warhawk]

Thursday, December 6, 2012 SOTD

Face: Weber ARC w/ BRW Bull Mastiff Deluxe Handle

Dome: Weber DLC w/ Bulldog Handle

Blade: Gillette 7 o'clock Black

Soap: Mystic Water Soap (Bay rum)

Brush: Semogue 620

Dessert: Ice cube rub, refrigerated witch hazel, Nivea for Men A/S balm


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