Sotd 1/15/07 - 1/21/07

[joel]

A Ridiculously expensive French Shave... Part Deux.......

Plisson Shaving Cream
Plisson Aftershave Balm
Plisson High White Mountain (genuine horn)
Creed GIT cologne
5/8 Thiers Issard Damascus
Thiers Issard Paddle Strop

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5580

HWM Close Up....
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5581

Damascus TI....
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5578

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5577

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5575

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5576

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5579

[berzerkeleyan]

Joel, is that an official $1000 Shave? :smile:

[joel]

Joel, is that an official $1000 Shave? :smile:

Well above :wink:

I've got pricier razors though :001_tt1:

[izlat]

I truly enjoyed this one.

The razor's debut: immediately joined the top of my rotation (and not because of the pretty MOP inlay) Smooth smooth steel. Beauty and function, both razor and brush.

Cheers
Ivo

I need to start taking better pics though

[Stauff]

GFT Almond cream
Muehle Pinsel pure badger
Merkur LH
Gillette bleue extra
GFT coral skin food

[TstebinsB]

Beauty and function, both razor and brush.
Cheers
Ivo


Ivo,
Who makes that brush? That's a very nice handle.

[madmedic]

Merkur 11C/Israeli Blade
Simpsons D2 in Best
SCS Savoury Rose Soap
Alum Block
Anherb AS Conditioner

LT Piver Cuir des Russie

Brian

[Nick]

A moderately priced leathery shave. :biggrin:

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5600

-Nick

[AlwaysUK]

SOTD Rating 8.25/10

David

[Tinzien]

1940's Super-Speed w/ Derby
SCS Cranberry Crush shaving creme
QED Da Vinci Water
Nivea Sensitive Aftershave Balm

Goth Rosary's "Samhin" EDT :thumbup1: w/ 1/2 spritz "walk-through" of SCS Embrace EDT

My super speed has been sitting on my counter unused for months due to my pure love of the slant but I felt like giving it some face time today. Quality comfortable shave to start the week!

[180gVinyl]

Gillette Tech/Israeli
Cyril R Salter Black Badger
De Vergulde Hand soap
Proraso pre/post

Guerlain Vetiver EdT

[crackstar]

BK8 brush
Parker 22R/new Sharp blade
Speick shaving cream
St-Ives Intensive Relief moisturizer
Anherb a/s conditioner
Versace L'homme edt

I couldn't believe how nice it was to shave with Speick cream again--it smells so great, and feels so good! The Anherb conditioner puts a wonderful frosty feeling in your skin after a shave as well! :cool: :cool:

Jeff

[SSLStudio]

Mulhe Pinsel superbadger
Salter Citrus
Proraso pre
Fatboy/sharp 2nd & final use.
Antartic as Yves Rocher
Thayer W/H
Davidoff Coolwater Skin energizer
C&E EDT Sienna

[soulshine]

aruuuugggghhh. after getting up at 5AM to clear 6" of snow and breaking the 2 stage thrower & having to fall back to the small single stage, i came in the house, enjoyed a nice warm shower.

baxter scrub
SR208I
the gentlemen's quarter shave soap - desert ironwood
futur w/derby
baxter asb
QED 101 edt

a single pull to the starter of the 2 stage and i was holding the cord in my hand.

s~s

[tryphon]

Gillette slim adjustable with Feather blade.
Omega Pure badger brush
New Tryphon Medici soap
Afta ASB
Pino Blue cologne

[Scotto]

Shower: Provence Sante' Vetyver bar, Nancy Boy everything else

Shave:
Merkur Progress with Feather blade (not razor in picture)
SR3126 silvertip
D.R. Harris Lavender cream
QED DVH20
Proraso Crema Liquida

Creed Bois de Portugal

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5574

Love the Harris, but I wish they would reduce the amount of colorant - my brush tips were decidedly purple afterwards..... :mad:

[DoubleE]

1959 Gillette HD adjustable w/Derby blade
Savile Row 231
Geo. F. Trumper's rose shaving cream
Geo. F. Trumper's coral skin food
Geo. F. Trumper's Curzon cologne

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5616

[ada8356]

Monday:

It's another great week.

Merkur HD
SR3124
Tabac Soap
Feather 'Kanawa" ASB

Kiehl's Original Musk EDT

[johnniegold]

In the shower:

Gillette '52 SS w/Derby Extra (3rd day)
Trumper Pure Badger
eshave white tea s/c

at the sink:

alum
cold water splash
Thayers Lavender w/h
Tabac a/s
Kiehl's All Day Men's After Shave Moisturizer (Mentholated)

[thmsmd]

Hot Shower
Avid SkinGlider
T&H Ultimate Comfort Shave Cream
Vulfix Super Badger
Merkur Slant/wMerkur Blade
Witch Hazel Splash
T&H 1805 ASB

[Suzuki]

6/8 Boker 1/2 hollow
SR 3122 silvertip
JM Fraser cream
Alum
Pitralon Classic A/S splash
QED ASC
Arden Sandalwood EDT

[Austin]

Merkur razor
Simpsons brush
SCS shave soap
SCS Lavender Milk
Pecksniffs EDT

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5617

[moviemaniac]

5/8 best silversteel / Merkur 34c+Feather for the last pass
MP silvertip
Harris Arlington Soap
Spanish Floid AS
and in 1/2 hour the Blenheim EdT will follow

[castlecraver]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5618

God I love Monday morning shaves!! :jump:

With the holiday, this is the first chance I've had to post a still-lathered shot. Cream is C&E SAO. MMMMMM yeah. :redface:

[Dinder1]

Monday

[RichGem]

Merkur Classic w/ IP blade
Barbasol brushless cream
T&H Grafton Cologne

Got a reasonably good shave today, was in a bit of a rush so I didn't take the time to get all the nooks and crannies that well. Tried out the barbasol brushless for the first time today (thanks Scotto)... I don't think it'll become part of my regular rotation. The scent was too strong for me and while not a bad scent, just not one that a love or even really like that much. And, the barbasol seemed to leave a film/residue on my face which required more than a rinse to remove.

[boboakalfb]

Merkur Progress-Feather
Shavemac Horn 23mm in Finest
Pre de Provence SS
Thayers Lavender WH
T&H Classic Balm
Penhaligon's Douro EDT

[Jim]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5619&original=1 (http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=5619&c=74)

[TraderJoe]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5620

TJ's PreShave Oil #5
Simpson Chubby 1
Merkur HD Slant
Derby DE
Mama Bear P&L EO SS
Thayer's w Aloe WH
MB Menthol ASM
Dessert Essence Moisturizer
Pinaud Classic Vanilla EDC

[Ironman]

'59 Gillette Adjustable w/ Derby
SR-230
Proraso Pre/Post
Surrey Deluxe Shave Soap
AOS Lemon ASB

[maclean3]

Monday:
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5621
4/8 roundpoint Gotta (courtesy of Joe Chandler)
Tony Miller Red Latigo/Honey Brown strop
Shavemac #944 (pure badger)
TGQ Savon de Comte soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel post shave
Kistna ASB (The Body Shop)

A nice, smooth shave but it took a fourth pass and some touch ups in the typical problem areas. The 4/8 is much lighter than the 5/8 and 6/8 straights I'm use to so it requires a bit of extra pressure to muscle through the areas of thickest whiskers. I did, however, get the best lather yet this morning: Instead of soaking the soap while prepping, I worked the puck dry with a damp brush - 15 swirls and the lather EXPLODED in my mug! I'll be working my lather like this from now on :thumbup:.
Jack

[TomH]

Monday:

Merkur Futur w. Super Platinum
BOCK silvertip brush
KRUIDVAT shaving cream
Swiss Pitralon A/S
DeVerguldeHand A/S balm

Nice shave today, the KRUIDVAT cream works great and the DVH A/S balm is a little treasure...

[Dennis]

Quick two pass today.

Merkur HD
Derby
SR 3118 (I can't help it, I love this brush)
QED Grapefruit & Peppermint Stick
Feather ASB
L'Occitane Eau de Baux EdT (Love this stuff too)

[flippantfig]

Gillette Superspeed with Walmart Personna (two passes)
Trumpers Almond soap
Alum
Proraso Pre/Post Cream

Trying to keep it simple and gentle today.

[Limey]

Monday:

Herkenrath Apollo DE w/IP
Vulfix #2234
Taylor's Avacado
Alum Block
Proraso ASB
T&H 1805

Two pass healing shave from my experience yesterday with my Feather Artist Club RG.

[rafikz]

Autruche Pure Badger

AOS Sandalwood+Bodyshop creams : :w00t: :w00t: :w00t: :w00t: SUPERLATHER, SUPERSCENT

A little dab of Proraso Pre/Post on wet (cold water) face, followed 2 minutes later by Nivea Sensitive A/S balm : Super cooling, the ULTIMATE RAZOR BURN FORMULA (well, I didn't have razor burn following this shave, but the previous one was awful and this A/S concoction was great!):001_tt1:

[TraderJoe]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5627

TJ's pre #5
Omega Boar
Merkur HD Slant
IP DE
Proraso Red Lather Cream
Thayer's Aloe WH
MB Menthol ASMilk
Proraso ASB
Italian Floid

[Jim]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5627

TJ's pre #5
Omega Boar
Merkur HD Slant
IP DE
Proraso Red Lather Cream
Thayer's Aloe WH
MB Menthol ASMilk
Proraso ASB
Italian Floid

Nice shot Joe!

[mtwo]

tech fat handle w/ merkur blade
edwin jagger best medium
---
l'occitane cade shave soap
thayer's aloe
l'occitane cade asb

[joel]

Man o man these SOTD shots are getting good... I'm gonna have to step it up! :eek:

[joel]

Plisson Euro White
Trumper Coconut Oil
Bois De Rose 8/8 "Damascus" Maestro
Trumper Extract of Limes Skin Food

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5632

[19george]

Wacker 1/4 hollow
EJ Best
Mama Bear Spellbound Woods
Proraso AS
Mama Bear ASM

Holy cow did I have a terrible shave today. I made a terrible lather (my fault not the soaps), and was careless twice while shaving; one time cutting myself on my jawline the other time I got my ear! On top of all that I didn't even get a BBS on my neck. :incazzato :sod:

[Nick]

Some very well used MB's Hydrogen
EJ Silvertip
Merkur Vision
Lucky Tiger AS

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5635

-Nick

[Dinder1]

SOTD for Tuesday & Wednesday

[madmedic]

Merkur 11C / Israeli Blade
Vulfix #18
Florena SC
Alum Block
Anherb AS Conditioner

Tabac Cologne

Brian

[Stauff]

GFT coconut cream
PJ2 best
Merkur LH
Gillette bleue extra
Harris AS milk
Coral skin food

[Chagidiel]

Monday

Merkur Open Comb Travel DE
Derby Extra
Muehle-Pinsel Travel Brush Best
Muehle-Pinsel Ocean SS

Elements AS Balm

Great Shave!! I am trying out my travel DE for coming adventures, actually a very good razor.. A wee bit small but good!

Tuesday

Merkur Open Comb Travel DE
Derby Extra
Muehle-Pinsel SuperBadger
Boots SS

Alum
Anherb AS Gel

Still going with the Travel DE, liked the Boots soap - very slick lather.. Another Great Shave !!

[moviemaniac]

Tuesday:

Dovo 5/8
MP best badger
Olivia "Rolling Stones" Creme
Pitralon Classic AS
TOBS Mr. Taylor EdC

[AlwaysUK]

Merkur Futur (Set to 1.5 then to 2)
Merkur Pure Badger
Gillette Blade
Cyril R Salter Indian Sandalwood Shaving Cream

Floris Elite EdT

I'm still getting to grips with the Gillette Blade and after the Derby's set on 1.5 I think the Gillette blade requires a setting of 2. After my first 22 consecutive DE shaves I can at last judge if the shave is going ok or not and adjust either the blade/cream/pressure part thru. I havn't nicked myself for 5 straight shaves and get a great shave everyday. My skin is so much better than it was using those dreadful Mach 3's.

SOTD rating 8.25/10 ...very nice shave...

David

[TimmyBoston]

My Birthday Shave

Long Hot Shower

Went for soothe today

Tulip 3
HD - IP Day 6
Taylor's Avocado
Extra Large Lather Bowl
3 passes
Alum Block
Da Vinci Water
Proraso Splash
L'Occitane L'Occitan ASB


A lovely, bbs nick free shave today. I was very happy with it. :thumbup1:

[Mottern Man]

All Acronyms today!



HD w/ SG (Merkur heavy duty with Swedish Gillette)
AoS GBB (Art of Shaving Genuine Badger Brush)
MB DB SS (Mama Bears Dragons Blood Shaving Soap)
PASB (Proraso After Shave Balm)



Again Happy Birthday Tim, I am glad you had a good shave

[doctorsimon]

Today's shave was as good as the last, several leagues better than anything to date. But all the hardware and software is different. A really great shave (as near as BBS as I care to be at the moment, BBS=>ingrown hairs for me.) Not sure if it is Scotto's advice to use more cream/soap (I have so much that I am not afraid of running out in the next few years) or shaving with a sink of hot water rather than a running tap (so I can also hear the shave for feedback.) Whatever it is, I'm loving these shaves...


Kiehl's face wash in shower
Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet soap
Kent BK4
Merkur Vision 2000
Derby Extra (Unused)
Three passses (the usual directions)
Alum
Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet balm


:001_smile

[crackstar]

Omega brush
Parker 22R/Sharp blade
Palmolive shave stick
St-Ives Intensive Relief moisturizer
Anherb a/s conditioner
Azzaro Pour Homme edt

this time, BBS as BBS can be! :thumbup: For once, I had the time to get the shave I wanted.

Jeff

[ada8356]

Cold Tuesday:

Merkur HD w/ Derby
SR3124
Tabac Soap
Proraso ASB

[johnniegold]

At the sink:

Merkur Futur with IP (3rd day)
EJ BB
C&E Sandalwood s/c
touch up with Sensor disposable
coldwater splash
Thayers Lavender w/h
Proraso a/s

[tryphon]

Tried the Futur again and still found it too aggressive for me. After an early nick, I switched the blade to my slim adjustable for a smooth, nick-free shave.
Brush: Omega Pure
Soap: Medici citrus soap by Tryphon
Blade: US Personna
A/S: Proraso Splash

[soulshine]

baxter scrub
SR208I
mama bear shave soap - cabin in the woods
'56 red tipped superspeed w/derby
coral skin food

s~s

[michaelskar]

Let me start by saying I picked up a bar of burt's bees bay rum shaving soap at the whole foods near my house yesterday...stuff smelled great but lathered so thin I wound up washing it off before shaving and using:

merkur HD with US Gillette blade (sampler pack should be arriving today!)
Proraso Red Tube
Thayer's WH - Rose
Proraso ASB

very pleased, especially as I am on the third day of the domestic gillette blades and had no porblems

[texasPI]

Merkur Slant w/a Feather
C&E Best
TOBS Herbal Sandalwood Shave Soap
Tyrwhitt A/S Balm

[Baloosh]

Hot shower
SR 3124
Gillette SS blue tip w/Feather blade (Day 3)
SUPERLATHER -- MamaBear's 100% Natural Patchouli Soap and KMF Peaceful Patchouli cream (:thumbup1:)
Alum
Booster Aquarius A/S splash
Anherb A/S Conditioner (milk)
C&E Nomad EdT

Good shave this morning. I smell like a hippie! :eek: :biggrin:

Made some incredible superlather. Slick and luxurious.

[Jim]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5646

[maclean3]

Tuesday:
Merkur Slantbar w/IP blade (day 3)
Shavemac 944
TGQ Provence Lavender soap
Dickinson's WH splash post shave
Kistna ASB

Looks like three days is my max with the IP blades, they just don't cut as well as Feathers. Tomorrow I'll start testing the Merkurs. The lavender soap lathered up great but the scent just isn't my thing - oh well, it was worth a try.

Got a shipping confirmation this morning for my AS and decant samples from Scott .... oooooh, it's gonna be schaa-weet!!! :drool:
Jack

[Suzuki]

5/8 Otto Hess 1/4 hollow
Rooney #1 large silvertip
Euro Palmolive
Alum
Body Shop Tea Tree toner
Neutrogena moisturizer
Arden Sandalwood EDT

[ponyplayer]

Tuesday:

Schick "Golden 500" w/new Schick blade
Bic Metal for upper lip & touchups.
Sabini silvertip brush
Arko soap
TendSkin
Swiss Pitralon a/s splash
Em's Place Lavender moisture balm

Burberry London EDT

Haven't used the Arko soap in a while but I am always amazed as what a great product this is. Wonderful shave to start off my work week.

Have a great day.
Patrick

[Dennis]

Another quick two pass today. Everyone is sick in the house... Tis the season I guess.

Merkur HD
Derby
SR 3118
Proraso green tube
Proraso ASB
GFT Silvester EdT

[rschul2]

Edwin Jagger Ebony Chatsworth w/ Derby
Simpson Chubby 1 Super
QEDessentials B&B Shave Stick
QEDman DaVinci Water
CAR Hydrolast Lime/Green Tea ASB

[SSLStudio]

Proraso Pre +Shower+VGH Soap

Muhle pinsel SB
Fatboy/fresh Sharp 1st pass
Gillette No66 / fresh Feather 2nd pass
Derby Menthol /gift from Derby Exclusive
Preffered in Stock as mini bottle,sample by Coty
Aftershave balsem sample Biomaris-Jonathan

Well The Menthol Derby smells typical Turka what that is well if you know Arko you know what I mean, suprisingly smell is ok a bit medicinical but not too clinical. Lubrication is good ,protection is good ,moist. is good. Menthol ????
The only Menthol in this cream is on the package ! :mad: :mad:
For all you Menthol freaks out there this is NOT your cream No cooling whatsoever ZERO ,you need Ingram if you want cooling or proraso Green with Eucalyptos oil.
Does the world need another cream like this ? Id say no , Arko is already filling that spot in short its a BORING cream....I used quite a lot of cream to hope see the lather explode didnt happen. Latherd up waited 3 minutes.ok the cream does hold ! doesnt evaporate or thin out.

NEXT !

[Scotto]

Beverage: Sumatra Mandheling from Ristretto Roasters, Aero-press, black

Shower: Caswell-Massey "Bigger than your head" bar, Nancy Boy shampoo, conditioner, and face wash

Shave:
Merkur Progress with Feather blade
Edwin Jagger silvertip
Trumper Coconut
Trumper Wild Fern A/S
Green Pond A/S Milk

Penhaligon English Fern EdT
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5628

[Austin]

Gillette razor
Simpsons brush
Tabac shave soap
Jasons beard therapy
Tabac Cologne

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5647

[Dennis]

Shave:
Merkur Progress with Feather blade
Edwin Jagger silvertip
Trumper Coconut
Trumper Wild Fern A/S
Green Pond A/S Milk

Penhaligon English Fern EdT


Scotto - I love the "Fern" trio! How is the Trumper A/S?!? I am not familiar at all with that product. Seems like Coconut and Fern and not a good couple, but that could just be me...

Dennis

[boboakalfb]

Merkur Progress-Feather Blade
Shavemac Pearl 23mm in Pure
Tabac Shave Soap
Aqua Velva AS
MB AS Milk
Tabac Cologne

[Scotto]

Scotto - I love the "Fern" trio! How is the Trumper A/S?!? I am not familiar at all with that product. Seems like Coconut and Fern and not a good couple, but that could just be me...

Dennis

The Trumper A/S is very nice (if you like alcohol-based splashes), and it is a great double-hit of fern goodness with the EdT. As for coconut and fern - don't knock it 'till you try it. :wink:

I also have the Penhaligon English Fern cream, which is great, but I had a hankerin' for some coconut today.

[berzerkeleyan]

Simpsons Major Turnback Super Travel Brush
Em's Skindicinal SC
Merkur Travel Razor w/ Sharp Blade
Crystal Stick Alum
Thayer's Rose
Knize Ten B&B Decant

I'm on business travel. Fantastic shave. Alum was...interesting. :smile:

[PalmettoB]

Honeybee Sue's Sandalwood soap
Taylor's Mini brush
Gold Tech with Feather blade
Proraso Liquid Cream AS

[joel]

Simpsons Major Turnback Super Travel Brush
Em's Skindicinal SC
Merkur Travel Razor w/ Sharp Blade
Crystal Stick Alum
Thayer's Rose
Knize Ten B&B Decant

I'm on business travel. Fantastic shave. Alum was...interesting. :smile:

I'm digin' the SOTD pics my brotha! :thumbup:

[Limey]

Tuesday:

Herkenrath Apollo DE
IP Blade
Vulfix #2234
T&H Almond
Thayer's Rose WH
Nivea Sensitive Skin ASB
Dominica Bay Rum

[TomH]

Tuesday:

Merkur Futur w. Super Platinum (first day of the second side)
OMEGA pure badger
FIGARO Crema da barba shaving cream
Italian Floid A/S
E-shave A/S Creme White Tea

[Padron]

Hot Shower

40's SS / Feather
C&E BBB
C&E Sandalwood Soap / C&E Sweet Almond Cream
Thayers Rose
C&E Nomad

Simple shave today, was too pressed for time..:redface:

[DoubleE]

Merkur long-handled classic w/Feather blade
Savile Row 3126
Geo. F. Trumper's Sandalwood shaving cream
Geo. F. Trumper's coral skin food
Geo. F. Trumper's Sandalwood Cologne

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5648

[joel]

Merkur long-handled classic w/Feather blade
Savile Row 3126
Geo. F. Trumper's Sandalwood shaving cream
Geo. F. Trumper's coral skin food
Geo. F. Trumper's Sandalwood Cologne

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5648

God that's gorgeous. I don't know how you do it, but the lighting, composition, just everything is amazing.

I guess that's why you are a professional photographer in the real world! :biggrin:

[Scotto]

I love the perfectly imaged bubble in the cologne bottle. Cool.

[Tinzien]

Quick shave this morning before leaving for a business trip.

Hot Towel
1940's Super-Speed w/ Derby
QED Sandalwood Soap
Nivea Sensitive Balm

I decided to pass on an EDT in case someone on the plane bitched. Thankfully my injector blades, razor and KMF mint bottle made it through the security line without any problems.

[DoubleE]

God that's gorgeous. I don't know how you do it, but the lighting, composition, just everything is amazing.

I guess that's why you are a professional photographer in the real world! :biggrin:

With the new "Darkroom" forum, everyone will be shooting like professionals soon!!! Check it out everyone! Lots of good things to come there.......
(Thanks Joel!)
Retired from shooting professionally....spent too much time on SOTD pix,

[flippantfig]

Back to some old favourites of mine:
Merkur HD with Swedish Gillette (3 passes but none ATG)
Erasmic cream
Alum
Proraso ASB

Not as cooling as the Pre/Post Proraso, which gives a sense of where 'too much' is 'too much'. No A/S or EDT as its nearly bedtime and the pillows don't appreciate it as much as they should!!

[180gVinyl]

Gillette '51 Superspeed w/Israeli
Cyril R Salter Black Badger
Florena cream (1st time - Thanks Jeff)
Charles Tyrwhitt Lemon & Cedar A/S Balm

[rafikz]

Shower, cheap conditioner in beard

M3 :biggrin:

PRORASO RED .... WOW !! :001_tt1: :001_tt1: :001_tt1:

Followed by Proraso Pre-Post :001_tt1:

One of my top 5 BBS shaves :001_tt1: Feel great, look great

[TraderJoe]

A badger, and a blade :biggrin::
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5652

TJs Pre #5
SR 3124
Merkur HD Slant
Derby DE Blade
Derby Menthol SC
Thayer's Original w. Aloe
Aqua Velva Classic
Mama Bear Menthol ASM
Hydrolast Peppermint ASB
B&B EDP

[Scorpio]

Austin Ice Storm 07 shave:

Hot shower and towel
Vulfix 2236
GFT Coconut oil w/superlather
Shumate 4/8 Half Round Tip...this blade is a great shaver.
witch hazel
Coral skin food Rose
Pinaud Clubman

Ready for the more ice and snow, you see this is central Texas and we dont see much ice or snow around these parts. Hopefully I can take pics to post tomorrow.

Raf

[Jim]

A badger, and a blade :biggrin::
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5652

TJs Pre #5
SR 3124
Merkur HD Slant
Derby DE Blade
Derby Menthol SC
Thayer's Original w. Aloe
Aqua Velva Classic
Mama Bear Menthol ASM
Hydrolast Peppermint ASB
B&B EDP
:biggrin:

[castlecraver]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5653

[mtwo]

40's superspeed w/ feather blade
edwin jagger best medium
---
honeybee orange burst soap
pinaud styptic pencil
qed lemon verbena tonic
eshave white tea asb

ouch! nicked myself on the 3rd pass. 3 passes is 1 too many w/a feather for me I think.

[joel]

ALRIGHT - I'll be the first to kick off the Wednesday Proraso themed photo competition!

I don't really know what I am doing, and couldn't decide which one to post - so you get all three...


60mm
f/8
1/13th sec
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5655

60mm
f/8
1/13th sec
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5656

60mm
f/3
1/125 sec
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5657

[Jim]

:001_tt2:
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5661

[joel]

:001_tt2:
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5661

Oh man, that had me rollin' :lol:

Now what are the specs on the photo? Aperture, shutter speed, etc?

[Jim]

Oh man, that had me rollin' :lol:

Now what are the specs on the photo? Aperture, shutter speed, etc?

OK~
Nikon D70 with 60mm Macro prime lens
Speed 30/100 @ F22 ASA at 500
White balance set to incandescent.
Shot in light box w/6 60 watt lamps w/ tripod
Black neoprene rubber backdrop

Cropped and balanced in photo shop elements 5

[rikrdo]

Omega Elegant Brush
Gillette Slim Adjustible + Derby [#2S (3P)]
SUPERLather = Musgo Real cream + Soapy Water from Col Conk Glycerin soap
Aqua Velva Splash
RNB ASB
===============
For work (8PM):
dab O' Brylcreem in the hair
1 spray of Knize Ten to the chest

[madmedic]

Merkur 11C / Israeli Blade
Omega Boar
Williams Soap
Alum Block
Anherb AS Conditioner

Kniize Ten EDT

Brian

[Stauff]

GFT Limes cream
Polo 8 best
Merkur LH
Gillette bleue extra
Harris AS milk
l'Occitane styptic
GFT limes skin food

[Nick]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5667

-Nick

[Lyrt]

Second day without shaving. Tomorrow I will carry out the plan I spoke of with Jim: I’ll shave with my Wilkinson Extreme III and canned foam for the first time since April 2006. :pirate:

[AlwaysUK]

Merkur Futur (Set to 2)
Merkur Pure Badger
Gillette Blade
Geo F Trumper Coconut Oil Shaving Cream

Penhaligons Endymion

First time with the Trumpers and Blimey! what a smooth shave. Can't believe just how good it was and will use the same set up tomorrow to see if it was a fluke !

SOTD rating 9.25/10 ...Wow! excellent shave...

David

[180gVinyl]

Gillette Tech w/Israeli
Cyril R Salter Black Badger
Taylor's Lavender
Proraso pre/post

Caron Pour un Homme EdT

A Lavender Day :smile:

[moviemaniac]

Solingen Best Silversteel 5/8 full hollow
MP best badger
TOBS St. James Cream
Spanish Floid AS
TOBS Mr Taylor EdC will follow after the Floid has lost its scent

[Mottern Man]

HD w/ SG
AoS Genuine
Derby Menthol Cream
Mama Bears ASM with Menthol :thumbup: works great smell bad but it goes away fast!

[Mottern Man]

Second day without shaving. Tomorrow I will carry out the plan I spoke of with Jim: I’ll shave with my Wilkinson Extreme III and canned foam for the first time since April 2006. :pirate:

Good luck and God Speed!

[crackstar]

Edwin Jagger Best Badger
Parker 22R/new Derby blade
Boots Cool Cologne shaving cream
St-Ives Intensive Relief moisturizer
Elicina a/s balm
Opium Pour Homme edt

first shave with this Boots cream, it's got a nice, rich lather, with a trace of menthol. :thumbup:

Jeff

[doctorsimon]

:001_tt2:
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5661

Jim, you forgot to use a proraso brush and proraso razor!

Thanks for making me giggle today!

[DoubleE]

Merkur long-handle classic w/Feather blade
Rooney style 3 small super
Trumper's violet shaving soap
Trumper's coral skin food
Trumper's Curzon cologne

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5668

Don't own any Proraso!! I had the green but didn't care for the intense cooling effect so I gave it away.

[htownmmm]

Wednesday(actually,TUesday night but I forgot to post!):

-Merkur Slant
-Derby blade
-Omega Boar
-Derby menthol shave cream(nice!)
-Alum block
-Neutrogena Alcohol Free Toner
-Proraso ASB
-SCS Oakmoss Lavendula EDT


Marty

[Dinder1]

:biggrin:

[Edcculus]

Merkur Slant
C&E Best
MB's Giovannis Tuscan Memories
alum
St. Johns Bay Rum after shave
Proraso asb
SCS Bay Rum w/a twist EDT

[Scotto]

Beverage: Ethiopia Harrar from Ristretto Roasters, Aero-Press, black

Shower: Caswell-Massey bigger than your head soap, Nancy Boy shampoo, conditioner, and face wash

Shave:
Merkur Progress with Feather blade
SR3124 silvertip
Penhaligon's Endymion cream
L'Occitane Eau des Bergers A/S
Penhaligon's Endymion ASB

Czech & Speake Frankincense & Myrrh EdT
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5651

The C&S top notes are a dead-ringer for the QED shave stick fragrance - this would be a great combo

[RichGem]

Merkur Classic w/ Derby
Derby Lemon shave cream
AOS Ult. Comfort ASB
Lagerfeld Classic cologne

BBS and ready to take on the world.

[tryphon]

1960 SuperSpeed with Personna blade (great razor!)
1st pass with Derby Lavender cream. I am not impressed by the scent: it reminds me of a household cleaner. I hope the other Derby creams, that I also bought, have a scent that is more to my taste. The lather was Ok, but I prefer the performance of the other Turkish creams, the Arkos.
Did two more passes with Tryphon Alpino soap, fresh and soothing effect on my skin.
Proraso after shave and later, Ferragamo cologne.
Gret shave from the SuperSpeed: nimble and easy to use.

[Austin]

Schick injector
SMF III brush
Trumpers Violet shave cream
SCS Lavender Milk
Trumpers Spanish Leather Cologne

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5669

[Tinzien]

Schick EverSharp Injector w/ Ted Pella blade
KMF Mint
Nancy Boy Cooling Aftershave Gel

On travel so I did not bring an EDT or any of the extras that I might otherwise use.

[Tinzien]

Merkur Futur (Set to 2)
Merkur Pure Badger
Gillette Blade
Geo F Trumper Coconut Oil Shaving Cream

Penhaligons Endymion

First time with the Trumpers and Blimey! what a smooth shave. Can't believe just how good it was and will use the same set up tomorrow to see if it was a fluke !

SOTD rating 9.25/10 ...Wow! excellent shave...

David

That is an excellent picture!

[Jim]

:biggrin:

Nice one!

[berzerkeleyan]

Simpsons Major Turnback Super Travel Brush
C&E Sweet Almond Oil SC (in a teenie tub :001_smile )
Merkur Travel Razor w/ Sharp Blade
Crystal Stick Alum
Thayer's Rose
Burt's Bees Bay Rum ASB

[ada8356]

Wednesday:

Merkur HD
SR3124
QED Soap - Sandalwood
Thayer's Rose WH
NB Replenishing Facial Moisturizer

PS: It is ENTIRELY too cold today to even think about considering possibly using Proraso!

[doctorsimon]

Proraso in shower pre-shave.
Otherwise self-explainatory.

Sorry Rene, I didn't get on with that 7am blade you sent me.

[rikrdo]

shower....
C&E BBB
FatBoy + Derby [#2S (prolly 3P)]
Tabac Soap
Aqua Velva AS splash
RNB AS spritz with essence of Tabac EdC
Tabac EdC
......sleepy-time

[boboakalfb]

Gillette 40's SS-IP
SR-208
MB Unscented Soap + Eshave White Tea SC
Thayers Rose WH
Eshave White Tea ASB
Penhaligon's Endymion EDT

[rafikz]

Wednesday:

Merkur HD
SR3124
QED Soap - Sandalwood
Thayer's Rose WH
NB Replenishing Facial Moisturizer

PS: It is ENTIRELY too cold today to even think about considering possibly using Proraso!

Booo-hoooo...want to talk about cold weather? it's - 20 F (-30 C) today in Montreal ; tks god I shaved with Proraso yesterday before bed

[rschul2]

Edwin Jagger Ebony Chatsworth DE
Simpson PJ3 Super
Men-U Shave Cream
QEDman DaVinci Water
CAR Hydrolast Lime/Green Tea ASB

[TomH]

Wednesday:

Merkur Futur w. Super Platinum (2/2)
SCS badger brush
New Karo Fresh shaving creme (sample)
Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue A/S
New Karo Fresh A/S creme

The Karo cream is very excellent, lathers like mad and gave me a fantastic shave with a really good skin care, also the A/S creme is highly recommended...:wink2:

[SSLStudio]

Proraso in shower pre-shave.
Otherwise self-explainatory.

Sorry Rene, I didn't get on with that 7am blade you sent me.

Its ok Im more interested in Sharp V2 . :laugh: (or did I miss your actions with Sharp V2 ??????? )
you have 7am V2 in your possesion ! just so you know we are at 7am V3 now im waiting Randy's findings about 7am V3 and based on his findings ill proceed to V4 or call it a day.....................

ps

That GFT Lime cream is LOVELY !!!! I got the same I like it much more the T&H Lime version that smells more chemical, the GFT version smells way more organical.

PPS

NICE ! to see you do Photos ! keep it up Doctor..

[SSLStudio]

Shower Shampoo Anherb...

Muhle SB
Gillette No66/Feather 2nd
T&H Lime -1st use..
Nivea Fresh 2-Phase Menthol vitamine E a/s
Proraso Crema da Liquid.

2 passes im good for 2 night.T&H cream great protection top notch cream just not for my nose.. Next......

[Kingpepper]

Yesterday
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5670

'58 Fatboy with an IP day 5
C&E best badger



Today
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5671

Merkur day 1

Paul

[SSLStudio]

Second day without shaving. Tomorrow I will carry out the plan I spoke of with Jim: I’ll shave with my Wilkinson Extreme III and canned foam for the first time since April 2006. :pirate:

Oh Boy I will be sitting 1st Row to see this Spectacle GO Yukio !

Domo Arigato for trying with your FACE !
There was a sale going one here the Gillette Fusion for 10 euro + 2 cartridges
My fingers itched so much to just go back and experience if its bad or how long could I prolong such blades.....

The thing that made me go Wetshave style was actually the most worse case of Shaving experiences with the Wilkinson Quattro razor after having been yeaaaaaars of an M3 guy :mad:

[Limey]

Wednesday:

Gold Merkur HD
Derby Blade (nice 3 pass shave)
Taylor's Avacado
Alum Block
Thayer's Rose WH
Nivea Sensitive ASB
Dunhill for Men Cologne

[michaelskar]

Merkur HD with Swedish Gillette (got sampler pack yesterday!)
Vulfix pure badger
QED Lime (tub)
Thayer's rose WH
Proraso ASB

I enjoyed the swedish gillette (I jumped to it first after hearing so many good reviews). I will see how it does tomorrow, but I am pelased with it today...The lime was great smelling as usual and lathered nicely.

[madmedic]

Merkur Futur/Tesco Blade
Sabini Terracotta in Super
MEM Olive SC
Alum Block
Anherb AS Conditioner

Brut Splash

First one was VERY early this morning. Setting myself up for Evening shaves for a few weeks.

My First DE Razor was the Futur.I found it difficult...but 1 year on...I realise that I just get consistent BBS Shaves. Some people complain about the design.....but with the correct technique....it really is difficult to beat:thumbup:

Brian

[Chagidiel]

Wednesday

Gillette Super Adjustable
Derby Extra
Muehle Pinsel Silvertip
Sensational Indulgences Leather SS

Alum
Mama Bear Beau Brummel Cologne :drool:

[johnniegold]

this morning:

at the sink:

Merkur HD w/Derby Extra (1st day)
SR 3226
Derby Lavender s/c
touch up with disposable Sensor
cold water splash
Thayers Lavender w/h
Musgo Real a/s
C&E Sandalwood edt

[castlecraver]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5688
f/8 @ 200mm
E+0.3 (ISO 200, 3/5sec)

...and the Proraso Addendum :)
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5689
f/8 @ 210mm
E+0.7 (ISO 200, 1sec)

[TraderJoe]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5690

TJ's pre #6
SR 104
Merkur HD Slant
Derby DE Blade
MB Patchouli EO SS + MB Patchouli & Menthol SC
Thayers Original w Aloe WH
B&B ASM by MB - S.Wood
Avalon Organics ASB
GFT Coral SF
B&B Cologne :drool: :thumbup1:

[Taz]

Wednesday Night
Hot Shower
Brush Heating up while in the Shower
Tabac Soap (This stuff is really growing on me)
Vision on medium setting with Feather Blade
Warm Water Rinse
Cold Water Splash
Kiehls Blue Stuff
QED ASB
Ready to realx and watch a little TV:smile:

[joel]

Pat/Joe,
What are the picture specifics and such?

Awesome pics!

[mtwo]

'63 slim adjustable w/ derby blade
edwin jagger best medium
---
honeybee fresh lemon soap
thayer's aloe
eshave cucumber asb

[joel]

60MM
F/8
1/20 Sec
Aperture Priority Mode

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5695

[joel]

Here is the same photo after John imparted his magic touch....

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5696

[Jim]

Joel

Nice shot to start with! John gave it the old 1-2 and now it pops!

John what did you adjust?

[moviemaniac]

Thursday:

Dovo 5/8
MP Pure Badger
Harris Arlington Soap
Pitralon Classic
TOBS Mr. Taylor EdC

mighty fine bbs shave :001_wub:

[Stauff]

New shower soap: Yardley Lavender (the real stuff, évidemment:cool: )

TOBS rose cream
PJ2 best
Merkur LH
Gillette bleue extra
Floïd blue AS (what a wonderful AS, it's incredible! :w00t: )
Coral skin food

[180gVinyl]

Gillette Tech w/Israeli
Cyril R Salter Black Badger
Floris Santal
Proraso pre/post

Floris Santal EdT

[Nick]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5697

-Nick

[AlwaysUK]

Merkur Futur (Set to 2)
Merkur Pure Badger
Gillette Blade
Geo F Trumper Coconut Oil Shaving Cream

Burberry EdT

Same set up as yesterday. It was no fluke and I think the Trumper Coconut will be used plenty in future.

SOTD rating 9/10 ...so smooth...

David

[TimmyBoston]

4496

NB Facewash
HD - IP Day 7
Savile Row 3824
Mr. Taylor
3 Passes
Alum Block
Da Vinci Water
Spa:He Aftershave Splash
Baxters ASB

This is my first shave of the day picture posted ever. I know it's not great, but I'm trying. :smile:

[AlwaysUK]

Haha welcome aboard Tim ..very nice pic. I just put stuff down, aim and shoot. I have no clue what '60MM F/8 1/20 Sec Aperture Priority Mode' means!?? Also how do you put the little badgerandblade.com signature in the corner of the photo??
Clueless but trying too. David

[Lyrt]

:lol:

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5699

[Mottern Man]

HD w/ Derby
AoS genuine
MB patch/menthol cream
MB ASM with menthol

T&H Clubman EDT

The menthol blast was a let down yesterday so I had the real deal today.:cool: No AV needed either this stuff was too much already:eek: , I need to get some coffee to warm up.:biggrin:

[crackstar]

Omega brush
Dovo Bismarck straight razor
De Vergulde Hand shaving soap
St-Ives Intensive Relief moisturizer
Anherb a/s conditioner
Azzaro Pour Homme edt

a delightful shave with a big favorite soap and a great razor! :smile: :smile:

Jeff

[Chagidiel]

Thursday

Merkur LH Classic
Derby Extra
MP SuperBadger
QED Bergamot SS :cool:

[johnniegold]

Haha welcome aboard Tim ..very nice pic. I just put stuff down, aim and shoot. I have no clue what '60MM F/8 1/20 Sec Aperture Priority Mode' means!?? Also how do you put the little badgerandblade.com signature in the corner of the photo??
Clueless but trying too. David
Nice shot Tim. BTW '60MM F/8 1/20 Sec Aperture Priority Mode' means "put stuff down, aim and shoot" :smile:

[soulshine]

baxter scrub
SR208I
honeybee shave soap - mother earth
HD w/derby
mama bear asm - lime
st. charles new spice edt

s~s

[Scotto]

Beverage: Sumatra Mandheling from Ristretto Roasters, Aeropress, latte

Shower: Caswell Massey olive oil bar, Nancy Boy shampoo, conditioner, and face wash

Shave:
Merkur Progress with Feather blade
Simpson PJ2 best
eShave White Cream
Em's Cucumber splash
Floris JF ASB

Czech & Speake Neroli cologne

[Scorpio]

back to work:

hot shower and towel
Proraso pre
AOS Best Badger
Taylor's Lime w/superlather
Clauss 5/8 Round tip
Coral skin food Rose
Pecksniff Edt


Raf

[Lyrt]

Joel

Nice shot to start with! John gave it the old 1-2 and now it pops!

John what did you adjust?

Judging from the photo, I would say the automatic exposure correction was not satisfying, so he probably played with contrast, light, sharpness and perhaps saturation.

[ada8356]

Thursday:

Merkur HD w/Derby
SR3124
T&H Cream - Grafton
Proraso Pre/Post
Polar Ice Splash

[Jim]

:lol:

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5699

How did it go?

[johnniegold]

After hot shower at the sink:

Merkur HD w/Derby (2nd day)
EJ BBB
eshave white tea s/c (finished sample, definitely getting more. Great stuff)
touch up with disposable Sensor
cold water splash
alum
cold water splash
Thayers Lavender w/h
Proraso a/s
eshave white tea asb
L'Occitane Vetyver edt

Today = BBS +

Dean Martin's "Pretty Baby" album playing on ipod. Talk about relaxed... :closedeye

[castlecraver]

Pat/Joe,
What are the picture specifics and such?


Sorry Joel... looks like it killed the EXIF data when I resized the images. I'll have to go back to the camera when I go home and do todays SotD. Thanks for reminding me :redface:

[Dinder1]

:biggrin:

[Lyrt]

How did it go?
See this thread (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=12531).



Sorry Joel... looks like it killed the EXIF data when I resized the images. I'll have to go back to the camera when I go home and do todays SotD. Thanks for reminding me :redface:
The exif data die when you add the B&B logo, not when you resize the pic.

[Baloosh]

I guess I though it was summer or something.

Or I guess I have a serious Menth addiction. Either way it's cool with me. :cool2:

Hot Shower
SMF I brush
Pre de Provence cream (blech) :thumbdown
Gillette SS Blue Tip w/Feather blade (Day 4)
Alum
Thayer's Lavender W/H
Aqua Velva A/S splash (woooo!)
Aqua Velva Ice Balm (woooooooooOOOOO!)
MamaBear's Menthol A/S Milk (WOOOOOOOOOOO!)
T&H 1805 EdT

That Pre de Provence cream is some crappy crap. It acted more like my Caswell-Massey almond cream than any normal cream. Had to use over 2 inches of cream, big fat lines, and still had a thin, bubbly lather. The soap, from what I hear, is the best thing since sliced bread. They REALLY need to re-visit their cream, however.

On a good note, my face feels like SubZero (from Mortal Kombat) and Mr. Freeze (from Batman) had an Armageddon war on my face.

And they both won. :thumbup:

[boboakalfb]

Pre de Provence cream (blech) :thumbdown

That Pre de Provence cream is some crappy crap.

I remember reading from a couple guys here (I think Ron and Scotto) that the stuff is loaded with Shea Butter so it won't give you the same type of lather you may be used to. That being said it is supposed to be pretty slick. Maybe someone else will chime in, since I don't have any first hand experience with it.

[boboakalfb]

Merkur Progress-Feather
Shavemac Pearl 23mm in Pure
C&E Sienna Shave Soap
Thayers Rose WH
C&E Sienna ASB
C&E Sienna EDT

[Limey]

Thursday:

Gold Merkur HD w/Derby
Vulfix #2234
Taylor's Avacado
Thayer's Rose WH
Proraso ASB
Neutrogena Moisture
T&H 1805 Cologne

[berzerkeleyan]

Simpsons Major Turnback Super Travel Brush
Trumper Coconut SC (in a teenie tub )
Merkur Travel Razor w/ Sharp Blade
Crystal Stick Alum
Thayer's Rose
Speick Splash AS

[joel]

Haha welcome aboard Tim ..very nice pic. I just put stuff down, aim and shoot. I have no clue what '60MM F/8 1/20 Sec Aperture Priority Mode' means!?? Also how do you put the little badgerandblade.com signature in the corner of the photo??
Clueless but trying too. David

David,
To get the "badgerandblade.com" stamping on the photo, you must upload it to the gallery, here is an excerpt from Jerry's Post (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=2474) on taking and uploading SOTD pictures.....


Uploading your images

Once you have your image downloaded to your computer, you’ll need to upload it to the B&B gallery. Remember where you saved your image to on your computer so you will be able to find it. On the B&B site, click on the gallery button and it will take you to a page where you will need to enter the information for your image. Click the Browse button and locate your image on your hard drive, double click it, and the link will be added to the page. Further down the page is a you will be prompted to name your image. If it’s my SOTD, I’ll use the date as my title. If you like, you can enter a description of your image as well but I normally don’t. Next, you’ll be asked to choose a category. It should either be SOTD or Member’s Category. Choose one and click submit. Your image has now been uploaded to the gallery. Find your image in the gallery, left click on the picture and it will launch a larger version of your image as well as a few other fields below the image. Find the field that says “BB Image Code”. Highlight the link to the right by clicking and dragging across it, then right click and choose copy. Once you get to the place in your post where you would like the image to appear, right click, and choose paste. And there you have it!

[Austin]

Schick injector
Simpsons brush
Kent shave soap
Harris Pink
Creed MI

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5700

[Baloosh]

I remember reading from a couple guys here (I think Ron and Scotto) that the stuff is loaded with Shea Butter so it won't give you the same type of lather you may be used to. That being said it is supposed to be pretty slick. Maybe someone else will chime in, since I don't have any first hand experience with it.

well, it was extremely slick... I should have put that in my original post. The slickness I didn't have a problem with. It was just so thin, I could see most of my face through the lather. That, and it took an exorbitant amount of cream to generate lather that I was comfortable with. I do agree that it was very, very slick. The shave itself was good... perhaps this cream just needs (a LOT) more of the actual cream to make something that I can work with. I'm sure it's a "My Mileage May Vary" kind of thing.

I looked up some feedback on it in various posts, and the general word was this makes a lighter, airier lather than the traditional 3T's. I would agree with the light, airy description. I guess maybe I'm just too used to seeing a thicker lather on my face, and using much smaller portions.

[Jim]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5708

[boboakalfb]

well, it was extremely slick... I should have put that in my original post. The slickness I didn't have a problem with. It was just so thin, I could see most of my face through the lather. That, and it took an exorbitant amount of cream to generate lather that I was comfortable with. I do agree that it was very, very slick. The shave itself was good... perhaps this cream just needs (a LOT) more of the actual cream to make something that I can work with. I'm sure it's a "My Mileage May Vary" kind of thing.

I looked up some feedback on it in various posts, and the general word was this makes a lighter, airier lather than the traditional 3T's. I would agree with the light, airy description. I guess maybe I'm just too used to seeing a thicker lather on my face, and using much smaller portions.

Gotcha...I guess like with any new cream you might have to fiddle with the cream/water ratio to find out what works best. Especially since it seems to be a bit different from the other creams we use.

[madmedic]

Merkur Futur/Tesco Blade
Simpson Special in Best
Mitchell's Wool Fat Soap
Alum Block
Anherb AS Conditioner

Pecksniff's Oriental

Brian

[Dennis]

HD/Derby
SR 3118
Tabac Soap
Aqua Velva Ice Blue
Feather ASB
No EdT

[Scotto]

Gotcha...I guess like with any new cream you might have to fiddle with the cream/water ratio to find out what works best. Especially since it seems to be a bit different from the other creams we use.

The PrP cream is universally panned. I think Kyle has a link around here somewhere. The soap, on the other hand, is a very good product.

[doctorsimon]

Feeling rough today, last night at work and got all confused so I made a mistake:

* Derby lavender shaving cream
* C&E (EJ) Travel shave brush
* Gillette Mach 3 Power
* King of Shaves after shave gel (a blue one with bits in it)

Three passes. Dull as dishwater experience. Half an hour later I now wish I did it properly!

The Derby cream was alright, the smell was a bit like old-ladies soap or some sort of candy. Took a bit of effort to lather and lubricated ok.

The M3 was a real effort to use. Blunt as my grandmother's kitchen knife. Zero pressure does not work for these devices. Then you apply pressure and you feel your face getting red raw. So you compromise with a tiny bit of pressure and multiple passes. It was just strangely too much effort to do this.

The King of Shaves gel works well with the M3 lubrication strip though. I'd started to always leave it in the cupboard as it was icky after a real shave, but it was good today.

Lesson -- through M3 in bin with KOS gel.

Post-script -- could have been worse, found the philishave buried deep in a box today.

[PR22]

First shave in 3 days (decided to give my face a rest to heal razor burn and see growth patterns) and I'm pretty satisfied with myself.

Merkur HD
Israeli Personna (Woot! The friendliest blade so far.)
AOS 'Genuine' Badger Brush
AOS Lavender (used a TON, great lather)
AOS Lavender ASB

I actually reduced the amount of razor burn on the sides of my mouth. And when I fnished I saw no nicks, but later on I saw a tiny dab of blood on my moustache.

Overall, I had a great, close 4 pass shave, and I found the blade that I'll be improving my technique with :thumbup: .

[SSLStudio]

Muhle SB
Coates Tea Tree
Fatboy/Sharp 1st
Hugo Boss Elements a/s
Aqua Di Gio a/s milk.
Aqua di Gio EDT

Guys Awesome Photos ! :thumbup:
enjoying them .

[TraderJoe]

Pat/Joe,
What are the picture specifics and such?

Awesome pics!

Location: Bathroom Counter
Lighting: 8 overhead bathroom bulbs
Camera: Pentax Optio W10
Setting: Macro
Tripod: counter
Balanced/Cropped: ACDPhotoSee + Photoshop 5.0

[castlecraver]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5712
f/10 @ 210mm
E+0.7 (ISO 200, 3.2sec)

"put the lime in the coconut..." :walkman:

[joel]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5712
f/10 @ 210mm
E+0.7 (ISO 200, 3.2sec)

"put the lime in the coconut..." :walkman:

Pat.... you are the man!

I love how the Trumpers Coconut shows up in the SOTD via a reflection on the head of the razor. I think you won for today :smile:

[DoubleE]

Pat.... you are the man!

I love how the Trumpers Coconut shows up in the SOTD via a reflection on the head of the razor. I think you won for today :smile:

Gets my vote! Very nice!:thumbsup: :punk: Wish I could call that mine!

[DoubleE]

Merkur long-handle classic w/Feather blade
Edwin Jagger for C&E best badger
Provence Sante shave soap
Provence Sante The Verte ASB
Provence Sante The Verte EDT

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5713

Yea, I know I was supposed to use Trumper's but I've just gone through my Trumpers rotation with pix the last few days not knowing this was coming. I'll do better.........:blushing:

Here's (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showpost.php?p=158430&postcount=20) how I set up the shot.

[PalmettoB]

Pat, GREAT shot, man. These pics folks are posting are really a fine enhancement to the SOTD. Love 'em.

Thursday, 1/18 Birthday shave:

Mama Bear's Tuscan Memories soap
Taylor's mini brush
Gillette slim adjustable with IP blade
Shavex alum block
Proraso Liquid Cream AS

[maclean3]

Thursday:
Hot towel
Merkur Slantbar w/ fresh Merkur blade
Shavemac 944 pure badger
TGQ Cavendish Black
Dickinson's WH post
Kistna ASB

Great shave tonight, nice and smooth and I can still smell just a hint of the Cavendish black ... oh yes, it's nice :wink:. It reminds me a bit of TGQ's Bay Rum w/ Sweet Orange but with a twist of lingering smoke and it's a little stronger in scent. If you like Bay Rum I think you'd like Cavendish Black.

I was also pleasantly surprised with the Merkur blade. After reading so many dissatisfied user reports I didn't expect much from it but, judging strictly from the initial use, I'd say on par it works for me as well as the Israeli Personna blades.
Jack

[castlecraver]

Pat.... you are the man!

I love how the Trumpers Coconut shows up in the SOTD via a reflection on the head of the razor. I think you won for today :smile:


Gets my vote! Very nice!:thumbsup: :punk: Wish I could call that mine!


Pat, GREAT shot, man.

Holy cow... what high praise. :blush:
I was actually a little disappointed I was unable to get the head of the razor in focus, but I thought it was more important to get that middle depth focused since the handle design is what distinguishes the Parkers and I wanted to have the refelction & background enough in focus that you could tell what it was. Jerry, you seem to keep the entire depth of field in focus really nicely... any tips? (Feel free to answer me in the Darkroom thread) :smile:

[Taz]

Thursday:

Long Hot Shower
Soaking SR 108 in mug of Hot Water
Salter Mint
Vision(1 notch above middle) w/ Feather Blade - Third Shave with this Razor the more I use it the more I love it. It truly a great razor. Not only a BBS shave but truly love using it.
Warm water rinse
Cold Water Splash
Kiehls Blue Stuff
QED ASB

I have purchased a lot of hardware now I need to start on the toiletries Scotto's sample pack will point me in some direction. Already got Some of Mama Bears stuff on the way:biggrin:

[djr7572]

Beverage: Sumatra Mandheling from Ristretto Roasters, Aero-press, black

Shower: Caswell-Massey "Bigger than your head" bar, Nancy Boy shampoo, conditioner, and face wash

Shave:
Merkur Progress with Feather blade
Edwin Jagger silvertip
Trumper Coconut
Trumper Wild Fern A/S
Green Pond A/S Milk

Penhaligon English Fern EdT
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5628

Why oh why didn't I buy some Green Pond A/S when I had the chance .. :a52:

[TraderJoe]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5721

TJ's Pre #7
SR 3124
Merkur HD Slant
Derby DE
JM Fraser SC
Thayer's Original
Taylor Shave Shop AB/AS
MB Menthol ASM
Weleda ASB
Taylor Shave Shop EDT

[crackstar]

OHHHHH, Canada!!!! :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:

Jeff

[htownmmm]

Thursday night:

-Merkur Slant
-Feather blade
-Simpson's Beaufort
-SCS Oakmoss Lavendula shave soap
-Nivea Sensitive ASB

Marty

[mtwo]

40's superspeed w/ derby blade
edwin jagger best medium
---
kmf key lime cream
thayer's aloe
aveda asb

[joel]

60mm
F/3.3
1/30 sec
Full Manual Mode
Exposure Compensation +1/3 Step...

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5731

[Queen of Blades]

:eek:


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5740

:biggrin:

[berzerkeleyan]

60mm
F/3.3
1/30 sec
Full Manual Mode
Exposure Compensation +1/3 Step...

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5731

Saaahh-WEET! :smile:

[berzerkeleyan]

:eek:


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5740

:biggrin:

Love the backdrop, JoAnna. Nice touch.

[rikrdo]

C&E BBB
Omega Elegant Brush
QED Rose Geranium soap
GOLD Merkur Slant + Feather [#1S (2P + TU)]
Aqua Velva AS splash
RNB ASB
Mary Kay Velocity ASB and EdT
=======================

[Stauff]

Incredible shave this morning:

Shower w/ Tadé Aleppo soap
Proraso P&P under the hot water.

Occitane cade soap
Chubby 1 super (barbed 'scrubby chubby')
Merkur LH classic
Gillette bleue extra
Floïd blue AS :cool:
Occitane Cade balm

[Nick]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5741

-Nick

[AlwaysUK]

Wow! All the pictures are just great to look at :smile:

Merkur Futur (Set to 2)
Merkur Pure Badger
Gillette Blade
Floris Elite Shaving Cream

Thierry Mugler B*Men Edt (Wife bought for birthday!? ..it's just about ok)

SOTD rating 8.5/10 ...pretty good shave...

David (no pic today..wife was about :tongue_sm)

[TimmyBoston]

4555

Slant - IP Day 2
Coral Skin Food
Tulip 3
AOS Lavender
3 passes
Alum Block
Da Vinci Water
Proraso Splash
L'Occitane L'Occitan ASB

[doctorsimon]

My soul has been restored after this...
Please forgive me for my crazy sins of yesterday!

[180gVinyl]

Head shave only

M3
Vulfix/Badger/Bristle
Erasmic soap

Charles Tyrwhitt Lemon & Cedar A/S balm

Face shave will be tonight before a night on the town with my mate (as in "pal" and not as in "partner")

:thumbup:

[moviemaniac]

What an experience. As the storm caused a breakdown in the supply of electric energy, I had to shave in candlelight today. :scared: :001_wub:

Solingen best silversteel 5/8
MP Silvertip
Olivias Oakmoss shaving cream
Pitralon Classic AS
TOBS Eton EdC

No nicks, no razor burn, but a mighty fine shave. Might try this again once in a while :001_tt1:

[rikrdo]

Face shave will be tonight before a night on the town with my mate (as in "pal" and not as in "partner")

:thumbup:

...not that there's anything wrong with that !!
Have a pint for me !!

[crackstar]

Omega brush
Parker 22R/new Sharp blade
Shavallo shaving soap (from the 1930's!)
St-Ives Intensive Relief moisturizer
Anherb a/s gel

an experience to remember--this vintage soap is awesome. Great lather, and scent, and very good skincare! Thanks so much, Thomas! :smile: :wink:

Jeff

[Scorpio]

Hot shower and towel
Proraso Pre
SR 208
T&H Rose
Shumate 5/8 Round Tip
Hydrolast Conditioner ASB Peppermint
Curve Edt


Raf

[Mottern Man]

HD w/ Derby
AoS GBB
Derby Lemon:thumbdown
Derby Menthol
Aqua Velva
MB ASM w/ Menthol
Proraso ASB

T&H Trafalgar cologne

The Derby Lemon scent was so strong I had to mix it with menthol. Anyone want to trade Regular or Lavender for it PM me it would be nice to try the other 2.

The Trafalgar Cologne not bad but I liked the Clubman better.

[soulshine]

baxter scrub
thomas anthony brush
st. charles shave soap - savory rose
futur w/derby
st. charles asm - savory rose
L'Artisan Voleur de Roses edt

s~s

[johnniegold]

After shower at the sink:

'51 Gillette SS w/ Derby (1st day) After BBS yesterday went w/a mild shaver)
SR3226
C&E Sandalwood s/c
warm water splash
touch with Gillette disposable
cold water splash
Thayers lavender w/h
Proraso a/s
eshave white tea asb
C&E Sandalwood edt

[Tinzien]

Slant w/ Derby
SCS Savory Rose Cream
SCS Savory Rose ASM

SCS Savory Rose EDT

All I can say is as usual the SCS Savory Rose provided me with a :thumbup: shave. I'm feeling quite a bit under the weather today so any little bit help!

[Lyrt]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5743

[DoubleE]

Gillette long handle girlie razor w/Feather blade (hey, it kept the blue theme)
Savile Row 3118
Taylor's lavender shaving cream
Feather ASB
Frank #2 EDT

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5744

[DoubleE]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5743

Nice shot Yukio!!

[Scotto]

Beverage: Mexican Chiapas from Ristretto Roasters, Aeropress, black

Shower: Caswell-Massey olive oil bar, Nancy Boy shampoo, conditioner, and face wash

Shave:
Merkur Progress with Feather blade
B&B ebony finest brush :wink: nyah nyah na na :lol:
T&H Lavender cream
QED DVH20
L'Occitane CADE ASB

Musgo Real #3 Spiced Citrus
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5716

[michaelskar]

HD with swedish gillette (3rd day)
vulfix pure badger
KMF peaches and cream
thayer's rose WH
Proraso ASB

Got the KMF yesterday from whole foods. I think i need to work on the water/soap ratio a bit (as it was a little too runny...I think i read in so many places you need a lot of water with this soap that I overdid it a bit). KMF shaved well, though (but I would like the scent a little stronger)

[Austin]

EJ razor
SMF II brush
SCS Shea Butter & Avocado Oil shave cream (This is a gem that left my face moisturized. No balm needed)
Floris Special 127 EDT

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5746

[rschul2]

Edwin Jagger Ebony Chatsworth w/ Derby
Simpson PJ3 Super
C&E Sandalwood Shave Soap
QEDman DaVinci Water
AOS Sandalwood ASB

[Jim]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5747&original=1 (http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=5747&c=74)

[Dinder1]

:biggrin:

[boboakalfb]

Beverage: Ristretto Ethiopia Yirgacheffe made in the Aeropress :drool:

Shower: C&E Sandlewood Bar Soap

Shave:
Merkur Progress-Derby Extra
Rooney 1SSS
eShave Floral SC
D.R. Harris Pink
MB ASM with Rose & Lavender
Brooks Brothers 1818

The eShave Floral is good stuff. :thumbup:

[joel]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5743

We're not worthy! :eek:

Amazing photo Yukio!

[Baloosh]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5743

Wow. That's all I can say.

Wow.

[izlat]

Well, how can you follow Yukio...

Anyway, here is my SOTD (leaving out many things for a simpler composition)

http://www.t-mobilepictures.com/photos/photo15/ff/1b/3f1aa1c9dc58.jpg?_rh=6lbe8jtya6kpkiitpi4bbkcfv

[boboakalfb]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5743

:thumbup: Unbelievable Yukio!

[Kingpepper]

Neutrogena Razor Defense
Tom' of Maine Refreshing Mine SC
'30's Gillette open comb
Merkur day 3
Thayer' Lavender WH
Avon Wild Country AS conditioner
Wild Country EDT

Got a nice shave using the open comb. I have used it before but found I couldn't tighten up. The top of the handle had split and then came apart when I tried to remove the blade. Bonded it back together with JB weld. Good as new.

Paul

[Limey]

Gold Gillette Tech Open Comb w/Derby
Vulfix #2234
QED Grapefruit and Peppermint Stick
Thayer's Lavender WH
Citrocol Light Lime AS
Em's Lime AS Moisturizer
A bit more Citrocol as EDT

[berzerkeleyan]

:biggrin:

Beautifully-colored brush, DJ. Who makes it?

[Dinder1]

Beautifully-colored brush, DJ. Who makes it?

M., the brush is a custom 23mm shavemac in pure badger.
DJ.

[Jim]

M., the brush is a custom 23mm shavemac in pure badger.
DJ.
How about a Gold Dachs review as well DJ!

[tryphon]

A great BBS shave today!
I started with the Menthol Derby cream. I want to like these creams: I am a fan of the Arkos, which are also low cost creams from Turkey. I must say that the scent of the Menthol cream is, to me, much more pleasant than the Lavender, which I tried yesterday, although I can smell no menthol in it at all. Altogether, it is a lovely, light scent. The cream lathered well, but I found that its lubrication was insufficient for my heavy beard. It may be fine for others, YMMV, as always. The razor tugged when I started using it (on my chin): I switched to Alpino soap and it glided smoothly across my face. I finished with two more passes with the Alpino.
I used a 1960 Gillette SS with a new Derby blade (I love Derby blades!). Followed with Afta AS balm (Cheap and effective) and shampooed with NancyBoy shampoo, which I found complemented the Alpino shave soap quite well.
End result, a super smooth shave with no nicks. Very comfortable.

[Dinder1]

How about a Gold Dachs review as well DJ!

Jim, I have only used the soap a few times, but for my money any of the french soaps would blow the Gold Dachs out of the water, and would be more cost effective while doing so.
DJ.

[Jim]

Jim, I have only used the soap a few times, but for my money any of the french soaps would blow the Gold Dachs out of the water, and would be more cost effective while doing so.
DJ.

Thanks DJ, I was thinking about trying it for a while now,I guess I will cross it off the list. (like I need more soap:001_rolle )

[Chagidiel]

Friday

My stuff from The Well Shaved Gentleman arrived today - a new Dovo razor and a paddle strop! Just had to try it out.. SWEET!!!

Dovo 5/8 (Pre-honed)
Merkur SilverTip
Mama Bear Christmas Forest SS

********
Touch up
Gillette SuperAdjustable
Derby Extra

Did 2 N-S passes with the Straight, Exellent - no blood at all, pretty descent result.. But some stubble left.. Felt it was not wise to press my luck so I did my Finishing up with my Super Adjustable.. All in all : GREAT SHAVE !!! I feel quite hooked on straight shaving.. Need to learn and do some "training".. Happy as a pig in s**t...

[madmedic]

Merkur Futur /Tesco Blade
Sabini Faux Horn 22mm Black Badger
L'Occitane Cade Soap
Alum Block
Anherb AS Conditioner

L'Occitane Vetyver EDT

Brian

[castlecraver]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5751
f/18 @ 210mm
E+0, 10sec

Thanks Jerry!

[rafikz]

My first SOTD pic

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5757

Also :

Brut A/S balm

[Jim]

My first SOTD pic

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5757

Also :

Brut A/S balm

Well done!

[rafikz]

THANKS !!!! :blushing:

[crackstar]

Mabrouk, Rafik, tres belle photo, habibi!

Bonne continuation! :wink:

Jeff

[rafikz]

Mabrouk, Rafik, tres belle photo, habibi!

Bonne continuation! :wink:

Jeff

Y selmek !

Tks a lot Jeff

[Taz]

Friday:

Started off looking forward to this:
Nancy Boy Cream
Nice hot Soaked Brush
First time with NB used a little extra Lather Everywhere:biggrin:
Pulled out the Vision with the Feather
Half way through realized Feather was done:angry:
Warm Rinse
Cold Rinse
Kiehls Blue Stuff
QED AS Conditioner

Great intentions turned south, Actually BBS. Mater of fact Very BBS first time with NB might of done the trick, but to much blood shed. Try it again tomorrow with different Razor and new blade:rolleyes: Also can not wait to start rotating some After Shave stuff order a assortment today:biggrin:

[DoubleE]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5751
f/18 @ 210mm
E+0, 10sec

Thanks Jerry!

Nice shot Pat!!!!!

[PalmettoB]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5743
And the beat goes on....amazing photo.

[Taz]

I am going to have to take a photo class to keep up:eek:

[Scotto]

Go SOTD! Amazing stuff, gents!

[Edcculus]

Gillette Slim Adjustable
C&E Best Badger
MB Green Irish Tweed type
alum
C.O. Bigelow Bay Rum asb



As a side note, I am really in awe of how nice the SOTD pics have been getting. I think as a collective, a lot of members are getting interested in photography, which isnt necessarily bad. If you cant take good pictures (I cant) dont feel bad. If I had a digital camera, I'd be posting my crappy pics that I have to doctor for 30 minutes in Photoshop to make look decent.

Plus, all of these great photos are going to look awesome in my book!!:biggrin: :biggrin: