SOTD "FREE WEEK" August 29th - September 4th, 2016

[ronweston]

Sunday's Shave
Hot shower followed by:
Musgo Real Glycerin Soap face pre-lather
PannaCrema Nuàvia Verde
Saponificio Varesino 2.0 Shaving Brush in faux horn
Klas Törnblom Eskilstuna Sweden (35/64) Concave or Rattler Grind
Alum block rub and cold-water rinse
ZIHR Soothe After Shave Balm
Bond #9 Cologne
Lather Bowl from Symmetrical Pottery
Towels – Towel Emporium​

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There you are tempting again, Dan. Looking good!

 

[ronweston]

A quick Sunday shave before a hot day outside. This is kind of a throwback for me...

C1 Flare Tip
Astra SP (1)
Vulfix 2006
Proraso Cream and Splash

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That's a throwback that's hard to beat for a cool shave.

 

[ronweston]

http://i.imgur.com/iUVHrPx.jpg

Truefitt & Hill Duke 3 Manchurian (transplanted)
Raulph Lauren Safari Soap
CJB WH100B
Dorco Super Blades
Shea Moisture After Shave​

Nice accoutrements. A peek at a collection?

 

[ronweston]

Sunday Shave:

Razor: Lee Mfg. Co. 1/4 hollow 5/8

Soap: Stirling Naked and Smooth

AS: Pinaud Lilac Vegetal

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160904/1cb93fc573e451bf343dffcf7862c0d4.jpg

The Veg! Need one say more?

 

[ronweston]

9/4/16

3P Pre Shave Cream
Cella
Van der Hagen Luxury Boar
6/8 Wade & Butcher
Tony Miller 3" Heirloom Steerhide Strop
Shavex Alum Block
Clubman Original
Pecksniff's Lemon, Cedar, & Amber Balm
Penhaligon's Juniper Sling
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That's right ... stick that 3P out front!

 

[ronweston]

SOTD
9-4-2016

http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u626/markfry21/IMG_1264_zps3bbjfbmc.jpgCSC Pre Shave Gel with Hot Towel
CRSW Sandalwood Suds
Ikon X3
Rapira PL
CRSW Sandalwood AS Lotion
SR Badger
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Have Good Day Folks

Do you find the Crown pre-shave cream an effective product? Looks like you had a great shave.

 

[Sdm84]

The Veg! Need one say more?

It was my first- a Veg Virgin! Lol


Knights Of The Veg Table

 

[ronweston]

Gillette NEW LC
B&M Night Music
AP Shave Co Tuxedo Brush
http://i.imgur.com/I0UA8kD.jpg

That's a sumptuous shave in my books. Great handle for the NEW LC. How do you like that knot?

 

[ronweston]

It was my first- a Veg Virgin! Lol


Knights Of The Veg Table

Well, I guess you're gonna do it again.....

 

[ronweston]

S.O.T.D. For Sunday 4 September 2016

Brush: Rubberset 400 W/26mm TGN HWM
Soap: Saponificio Varesino Settantesimo
Razor: 5/8 Klas Tornblom W/Bolsters
Post: Saponificio Varesino Settantesimo ASB Acqua Di Gio EdT and CYHB Devotion Hard Oil & Beard Balm

Wishing you All a Fantastic Remainder of the Weekend

http://i.imgur.com/kcsf7vb.jpg

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Nice razor stand, Nate. Beautiful looking shave.

 

[ronweston]

Razor: Gillette SS
Soap: Old Spice
Brush: Simpson Chubby 1 Best
Aftershave: Old Spice
Balm: Neutrogena
Talc: Old Spice
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That is one fine looking old fashioned shave.

 

[Hanover]

Do you find the Crown pre-shave cream an effective product? Looks like you had a great shave.

Ron, it's one of the best pre shaves for me. From the convenience of the pump to scent to it being a gel. Very nice slickness without the oily feel.
9/10

 

[ronweston]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160904/85e2ea909838961a6b6b1d9fe972e988.jpg

This is a shave to love ... I know I would. What's your setting for the Rockwell? I find it really gives a smooth shave with a "5" plate.

 

[ronweston]

Sunday morning's shave:

http://i.imgur.com/MMkqrsf.jpg

RE: Van Yulay's Puros La Habana.
Holy guacamole! I ordered some pre-shave oil as i've never used one before, the PLH soap and AS (no menthol) combo, Durham Green combo, and Italian Wind combo. The oil seems to have done the trick for pre-treatment of my gnarly beard. I had a warm shower, massaged a half-a-dime sized amount of oil on afterward, then went to work loading my brush. Worked up a face lather in no time, lots of peaks, very thick and rich, slick, just enough cushion, and the fragrance is intoxicating.
The PLH really does evolve as it dries, the aftershave splash could be good enough as a cologne, but is a really soothing aftershave. My wife says it's still strong after about eight hours. It also pairs very well with Black Cavendish if you're a pipe smoker, and this stuff put us in the mood for a walk through Redoubt Park and a bowl of black cav.
Grading:
Performance - A+ for the overall combination PS/soap/AS.
Fragrance - A+ unbelievable, and really good staying power for the aftershave splash

Nice write up on the Van Yulay. I've been thinking about ordering it.

 

[ronweston]

Hi gents, yesterday's SOTD :

http://i97.servimg.com/u/f97/17/80/53/25/sotd_011.jpg

- THB Snake Oil as preshave
- Old Spice vintage soap
- Leonard HMW brush
- Leresche Jupiter straight
- Gillette Goodwill DE
- Old Spice AS

Bonne journée

Excellent looking shave. It's great to see a Goodwill getting some exposure in a SOTD.

 

[ronweston]

Ron, it's one of the best pre shaves for me. From the convenience of the pump to scent to it being a gel. Very nice slickness without the oily feel.
9/10

Thanks. That's good to know. I've almost ordered a bottle a couple of times. I've tried so many pre-shave oils and most are mediocre at best.

 

[Doug57]

That's a throwback that's hard to beat for a cool shave.

I turned out to be perfect for today! Thanks!

 

[ronweston]

09.04.16
Jack Black Deep Dive
'34 Aristocrat
Astra SP (new)
Razorock Monster
Viking Citron
Alum
Thayer's alcohol free
PAA's FU Fougere
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/...C-DC83-4334-8705-6835B0F0194D_zpsr13esf3t.jpg

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I'm just going to give up and buy some Viking Shaving Soap!

 

[ronweston]

Thanks Ron! Maybe a coffee table book that turns into a little table you can display soaps and brushes on?!

You could use it for that.

 

[ronweston]

It's been a great day for Sunday SOTDs, gents. Excellent photos all.

l love coming to this forum every day to gaze upon what others have used in their morning/afternoon/evening adventures in stubble elimination. Keep at it ... feed my addiction.

I want to thank each of you, whether you've provided a photograph or a text SOTD. All are appreciated.

I'll be shutting down this week's thread in an hour or so and opening a new one for Monday soon afterward.

Thanks again for a great week of SOTDs. I'm expecting the coming week will be at least as spectacular.