SOTD 22nd Jan - 28th Jan

[Taz]

Saturday:

Tried a new razor today:


Hot Soaked Savile Row 108
Nancy Boy Signature Shave Cream
Gillette 20's New Open Comb Razor w/Feather - Nice Razor very easy to adjust to. 3 nice passes no burn. A few of you were talking these up I can see why.
Warm Rinse
Cold Splash
Shavex Alum
Clean up let the Alum do its thing
Thayers Lemon Witch Hazel
SCS AS Milk
Very nice shave I think it was a combination of the NB and the non aggressive razor but I usually only do 2.5 passes and went with a full 3 (NB lather everywhere hated to see it go to waste). Well what ever it was very nice shave. This will defiantly be a combo I use again.:biggrin: function FormValidation() { if(document.getElementById('product_avail')) if(document.getElementById('product_avail').value == 0) { alert("Out of stock"); return false; } return true;}

[htownmmm]

Saturday morning:

-Merkur HD
-Omega Boar
-HoneyBee Sue's Bay Rum(mmm,mmmm!) soap
-Alum block


Marty

[Jim]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=6037

[Lyrt]

Stunning colours and lights, Jim.

[berzerkeleyan]

Stunning colours and lights, Jim.

+1! Big time.

[PalmettoB]

Stunning colours and lights, Jim.

+2

Gotta practice if I want to beat that talent in the SOTD Photo Contest!

Saturday morning:

Gillette Fatboy w/ Swedish Gillette blade
Vulfix 2234 brush
Mama Bear's Lavender
Clubman Nik Relief on one small spot (better than a styptic, IMO)
Aqua Velva Ice Balm AS (sorry Will, I couldn't pull the trigger on the AV with all the alcohol!)

:thumbup:

[rikrdo]

How can I help you Rick?:smile:

....wow.
I'll let you know !! :cool:

[mtwo]

caswell-massey verbena body wash
---
dovo shavette w/ fromm blade
edwin jagger best medium
---
palmolive lather cream (us)
thayer's aloe
qed lemon verbena tonic
l'occitane cade asb

[DoubleE]

Merkur long-handle classic w/Feather blade
Vulfix 2235
Taylor's Avocado
Feather ASB
T&H 1805 EDT

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=6038

[Ironman]

'59 Gillette Adjustable w/ IP
SR-230
Nivea for Men SC
Nivea for Men Mild ASB

[javyn]

C&E Sandalwood superlathered with Surrey Deluxe shaving soap with extra glycerin

Merkur Futur and Derby Extra

Shavemac 556 Finest 23mm

Thayers Rose WH

GFT Coral Skin Food

[brando]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=6039

- Simpson PJ2 Super
- Merkur HD w/ IP
- Speick Cream
- Speick A/S

[BeachBum]

http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/8734/shaveve5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[moviemaniac]

Day 2 of the Trumper-tryout-phase

- Dovo 5/8
- MP Best Badger
- Trumper Sandalwood Creme
- Alum Bloc
- Floid AS
- Trumper Limes Skinfood
- Trumper Astor EdC

The Sandalwood ain't much of a scent for me, but the cream did its job nicely. I very much like the Astor EdC though.

[MacTel456]

Hot Shower
Hair Conditioner
Merkur Progress w/Merkur blades
EJ Best Badger
AOS Pre-shave oil
C&E Nomad Shave Cream
Alum Block
Cold Water Splash
Thayers Rose WH
Aqua Velva
Proraso Pre/Post

[Stauff]

Taylor rose cream :drool:
PJ2 best
Progress
Gillette bleue extra
Tadé alum block
DR Harris AS milk
Coral skin food

[Areler67]

Edwin Jagger best badger
Tadé savon à barbe
Bic metal (last day)
Aqua velva
weleda ASB :smile:
Speick deo-stick
Speick edc

[AlwaysUK]

Merkur Futur (Set to 1.5)
Merkur Best Badger
Derby Extra Blade
Taylor's Almond Shaving Cream

Trumpers GFT EdT

Second time with the Almond and I just adore that 'marzipan' smell.

SOTD Rating 8.6/10 ...spent too long sniffing my bowl of lather today...

David (sorry no pics cos too busy working)

[Taz]

Taking the Day Off OH MY!!!!!:scared:

[Stauff]

Taking the Day Off OH MY!!!!!:scared:

:eek: HERESY! to the stake!

[DoubleE]

Merkur Vision w/Feather blade
Simpson's PJ2 super
D R Harris almond shave soap
D R Harris pink aftershave
B&B cologne

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=6049

[Lyrt]

Feather AC / pro blade
Plisson Pure Badger
Georges Trumper Rose Cream
AoS Hydrosol

Conclusion: I’ll probably buy Trumper’s Rose soap. Intoxicating scent, but I’m definitely a soap guy.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=6050&original=1

[Chagidiel]

Sunday

Swing DE (Very Hefty)
Derby Extra
MP SuperBadger
Boots Shaving Stick

Denim AS

Im still getting used to the extreme heavy weight of the large Swing DE.. Almost too much.. :crying:

[madmedic]

My first and last post for this week. I have been away....with minimal equipment.I tried out my Feather Portable....which is a very nice razor...along with several blades.....some of which were not so nice:frown:


Today:
Merkur Slant/Derby Extra
Sabini 22mm Faux Horn in Black Badger
Mitchell's Wool Fat Soap
Alum Block
Anherb AS Conditioner

Tabac EDC

Brian

[IanF]

Sunday shave (after a Saturday without shaving)

Hot shower
Proraso Pre massaged into two days growth
Proto-lather with Mama Bear's Ocean Rain
Superlather using Ocean Rain and Ingram's Shaving Cream mixed with two drops of Olbas Oil
Merkur Progress with Feather Blade (3rd use)
1st Pass: WTG
2nd Pass: WTG using the Gillette slide
3rd Pass: ATG
Touch ups
Wash up with cold water
Applied a little Proraso post, allow it to absorb and Nivea Aftershave balm.

Followed by a liberal dose of English Fern.

Result: BBS!

[crackstar]

Omega brush
Parker 22R/new Derby
De Vergulde Hand shaving stick
St-Ives Intensive Relief moisturizer
Anherb a/s gel
De Vergulde Hand a/shave spray

great shave, very little stubble left, De Vergulde Hand soap and a/s is the nicest shave stuff to ever come out of Holland! If there would ever be an edt with that name, I'd buy it fast!! :smile: :smile:

Jeff

[soulshine]

baxter scrub
thomas anthony brush
st. charles shave soap - savory rose
'68 gillette slim adjustable w/derby
coral skin food
st. charles savory rose edt

s~s

[crackstar]

Ian, how do you like your Ingram cream, isn't it delightful? :smile:

Jeff

[Austin]

Merkur HD razor
Simpsons brush
Mama Bear's Patchouli shave soap
Mama Bear's Cucumber Milk
Trumpers Spanish Leather Cologne

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=6051

[Dinder1]

Sunday

[crackstar]

DJ, I never did see that Palmolive cup soap before, is it still available?

Jeff

[Dinder1]

DJ, I never did see that Palmolive cup soap before, is it still available?

Jeff

Jeff, this is a vintage soap, my guess is that it is 30-40 years old. The packaging says that it was made in New York.

[crackstar]

ah, ok, DJ. Talking about vintage soaps, I have one which was made in 1930's. It's called Shavallo, and it's very nice, I must say. Does that Palmolive soap work good?

Jeff

[PalmettoB]

Sunday Late A.M.--

Beverage: Juan Valdez Volcan AeroPressed

Shave: Gillette Slim with Derby blade
Vulfix 2234
Proraso soap
Aqua Velva Ice Balm

I've had some trouble with my neck again...ended up with a sore spot or two, even a little breakout. Went back and tried something Scotto or someone (maybe LeisureGuy) suggested a while back that I had no luck with before: shaving with my left hand on the right side of my neck (I'm right-handed). It worked like a charm this time! Awesome shave today, ZERO discomfort.

[Padron]

Hot Shower

Proraso Pre
C&E BBB
Handamerican 3" Strop
Trumpers Violet
Wacker 6/8 .25 hollow
Alum
Thayers Rose
Nivea ASB
Tabac Cologne

[IanF]

Ian, how do you like your Ingram cream, isn't it delightful? :smile:

Jeff

Absolutely. The menthol rush is fabulous. It is too bad that I have to order it from the UK. I think my next experiment will be to see what creams I can buy locally excluding the canned goop, of course. I know I can get Florena, so the hunt begins.

[Nick75]

Merkur Futur w/Israeli blade (day 3)
Vulfix #2198
De Vergulde Hand SC
DR Harris Pink A/S

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=6060

[rschul2]

Edwin Jagger DE Chatsworth Ebony w/ Feather
Simpson PJ3 Super
Trumper Violet Shave Soap
QEDman DaVinci Water
AOS Sandalwood ASB

[mtwo]

merkur slant w/ swedish gillette
edwin jagger best medium
---
provence sante shave soap
thayer's aloe
l'occitane cade asb
provence sante verlaine cologne

made a trip out to Central Market and they carry Provence Sante! very very nice stuff.

[Jim]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=6067&original=1 (http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=6067&c=74)

[180gVinyl]

Due to family commitments this weekend, I haven't had chance to have a shave until tonight :frown:

Gillette Tech w/Tesco
Cyril R Salter Black Badger
Musgo Real (last bit in the tube)
Proraso pre/post

Penhaligon's Hammam Bouquet

[Limey]

Sunday:

Feather Artist Club RG w/ProGuard
Vulfix #2234
Mama Bear's New Recipe Lime Soap
Thayer's Rose WH
Aqua Velva Classic AS
Lucky Tiger Moisturizer
Dunhill for Men EDT

[Mottern Man]

Taking the Day Off OH MY!!!!!:scared:


:eek: HERESY! to the stake!

I got your back Taz.

I too took the day off.

But it did not stop me form splashing on the Velva and Proraso today!:cool:

[TraderJoe]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=6071

:thumbup:

[berzerkeleyan]

Shavemac 23mm horn
Tabac SS
Clauss 6/8 SR
Crystal Stick Alum (not pictured)
Thayer's Rose
The Cardigans "Gran Turismo" (1998)

[michaelskar]

HD with IP (2nd day)
Vulfix #849 PB
Truefitt & Hill Trafalgar SC (the best thing I have ever smelled)
Alum
Thayer's Rose WH
Proraso ASB

A great cream...smells wonderful and shaves great. If only it were a little less expensive...but still worth it! :biggrin:

[johnniegold]

after hot shower at sink:

'56 Gillette SS (red-tip) w/IP (2nd day)
EJ BB
TOBS Sandalwood
warm water rinse
touch up with disposable Gillette
cold water splash
Thayers Lavender w/h
Mennen Skin Bracer a/s

BBS+ - I really like that '56 SS. 2nd time using it and both times; outstanding. Probably go only wtg tomorrow morning.

[Baloosh]

It's rare that I get to shave in the evening.... when I know I'm really tired and there's no way I'm getting up on time in the morning, I take my time at night and relax with a good long shave. As an added bonus, I can skip the whole next day, and have extra growth the 2nd morning to attack with renewed vigor and fervor! :biggrin:

Pacific Shave Oil (no good... probably going to end up trading it)
SR 3124
1960 Fatboy w/ Summa Stainless Steel Blade (Day 1) on "3" for first pass, "5" for second pass and "6" for 3rd pass and T&C
Trumper's Sandalwood cream
Alum
Thayer's Lavender W/H
DR Harris Sandalwood A/S splash
MamaBear's Menthol A/S Milk

Mmmmmm... I'm digging the night shave every now and then, and I'm quickly developing a Sandalwood addiction, to go along with my Menthol addiction. :cool:

Almost BBS, but I paid the price by fooling around with my new Fatboy (lol) too much. Tried to do first pass at "5" and quickly realized that's too much. I'm still working on my technique with this first adjustable razor for me.

[rschul2]

Edwin Jagger DE Chatsworth w/Feather
Simpson PJ3 Super
D.R. Harris Lavender Shave Soap
QEDman DaVinci Water
CAR Hydrolast Lime/Green Tea ASB

[htownmmm]

Sunday:

-Merkur Slant
-Feather blade
-Savile Row 220 silvertip
-AOS Lemon shave cream
-Alum block
-Neutrogena Alcohol Free Toner
-B&B Bay Rum with a Twist EDT


Marty

[Scorpio]

Late night shave due to an early morning:

Hot shower and towel
Proraso pre
Vulfix 2236
Palmolive Red
Shumate St. Louis 5/8 Square Tip
Hydrolast Conditioner ASB Peppermint
L'Occitane Cade Edt

The Palmolive shaving cream is outstanding. Nice lather and very slick. The Shumate is an ebay find that I honed yesterday. I am fast becoming a Shumate fan, this is my 3rd blade. The are all excellent shavers and take a great edge.