SOTD~ March 26th to April 1st

[Jim]

Ok let get those shaves posted this week!

[FloppyShoes]

So I've slipped to the next level, the straight...

EJ super medium
Proraso Green
Dovo 6/8 (saturday from an old 7 day set)
WTG, XTG x 2
Finish with Feather in a Superspeed (ATG)
Adidas AS
Nivea Sensitive ASB

I finally got the thing honed and stropped good enough to pass the hanging hair test, but it was still tugging. I'm sure I can get it sharper with more practice. I picked up this orphan Dovo, T1 Spartacus 5/8 square point, 3" latigo strop and an oil hone at a flea market for $25. I'd say I got a deal. The saga begins.

[Padron]

Proraso Pre
Mama Bears Orange Spice Rum / SCS B&B Bay Rum Cream
B&B Finest Silvertip
3" Hand American Strop
6/8 Dorko Workedback
Alum
Thayers Lavender WH
Nivea asb
SCS B&B Bay Rum w/ twist edt

A Fine Shave :smile:

[Padron]

So I've slipped to the next level, the straight.

I finally got the thing honed and stropped good enough to pass the hanging hair test, but it was still tugging. I'm sure I can get it sharper with more practice. I picked up this orphan Dovo, T1 Spartacus 5/8 square point, 3" latigo strop and an oil hone at a flea market for $25. I'd say I got a deal. The saga begins.

Congrats Floppy..:biggrin:

[Stauff]

Harris almond soap
Polo 8 best (God I love this brush!)
HD
Euro Gillette
Speick AS
HArris AS milk
Coral SF

9/10 :biggrin:

[moviemaniac]

Monday:
Slim Adjustable ('62) (6-6-6) (:aureola: )
Red Personna (day 2)
MP Best Badger
Trumpers CSF / PRE
D.R.Harris Arlington SS
Spanish Floid
Anherb ASC

The Red Personna seems to be a tad too soft in the Slim Adjustable, didn't get quite BBS on the neck - otherwise a great shave.

Rating: 4.5/5

[Areler67]

Hello gents

EJ BB medium
Fraser's SC:001_wub:
Merkur Classic with Tesco blqde (first day ever-2 passes)
Weleda ASB
Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS

Perfect shave : those Tescos are fantastic!

Raphaël

[180gVinyl]

Gillette Super Adjustable w/Swedish Gillette
Vulfix Grosvenor
Erasmic soap
Proraso pre/post

Van Cleef & Arpels Tsar EdT

[AlwaysUK]

Gold Merkur HD Razor
Derby Blade
B&B Finest Brush
Truefitt & Hill West Indian Limes Shave Cream

Floris Elite EdT

SOTD Rating 9.2/10 ...great shave to start the week...

David

[JaDubb]

Warm shower
Merkur Futur with fresh Feather
Mühle-Pinsel pure badger
Musgo Real SC
Men-U facial wash
Men-U facial moisturizer

Yesterday had experimental shave with:
Futur with 2nd day Wilkinson Sword
Men-U facial wash as "cream" (or more like gel)
Baxters ASB

Men-U is quite slicky and with some lathering I got
amazingly nice result. Of course I had to be super careful
with blade pressure.

[Tinzien]

Slant w/ Derby
B&B 2006 Brush - Standard Ebony
MB Sleigh Ride Soap :001_wub:
Speik A/S
MB B&B Summer ASB - Lavender & Rose Hydrosol

Lagerfeld Classic EDT

Wow oh wow is the Sleigh Ride soap a great product! :001_wub: :drool:

[Baloosh]

Hope everyone has a great week!!

Hot shower
Proraso Pre-Post in shower
'63 Fatboy w/ Derby Extra blade (Day 2)
B&B Finest Ebony
Coates Sandalwood cream + HoneyBee Issey Miyake soap = SUPERlather
Warm water rinse
Cold water rinse
Aqua Velva A/S splash
Cold water rinse
QED Lemon Verbena Hydrosol
MamaBear's Menthol A/S milk

[Graham]

Gillette Fatboy
Gillette Platinum (Russian)
Simpson Chubby 3
Sensational Indulgences Sandalwood shaving soap
Sensational Indulgences Sandalwood cologne

Wonderful start to the week:thumbup:

[doctorsimon]

Hardware:
B&B Finest ebony brush
B&B ebony razor
Feather (Day 1)
Emirates airlines face cloth
T. G. Green Cornish Blue bowl

Software:
Neal's Yard Avocado oil (passes 1&2)
GFT Limes cream and Coconut cream (2/3 lime, 1/3 coconut in the mix)
DRH aftershave milk
DRH Arlington aftershave splash

Technique:
Three passes:
1. Head --> toe
2. Ear --> nose
3. Nose --> ear
One sink of hot water

[guenron]

Merkur Futur with Feather
Truefitt & Hill Small Super Badger
Cyril Salter Peppermint Shave Cream
QED Peppermint Hydrosol
QED Original After Shave Skin Conditioner:thumbup1:
Geo. F. Trumper Eau de Quinine

[ada8356]

Monday:

A Canadian shave -

B&B Ebony Razor
SR 3124
JM Fraser's Shave Cream
Polar Ice Splash

[michaelskar]

HD with red personna (day3)
C&E BBB
MB Dragon's Blood SC
Alum
Nivea ESB

This morning before work: L'Occitane Vetyver EdT

This was a different shave than usual...I broke out the dragon's blood (great scent, just a little strong for me, though...but nice once in a while to mix things up) and the Nivea Extra Soothing Balm (I just prefer the Proraso ASB). It was nice to use these products again...soon I will break out the MD Rosemary Mint ...those MB soaps shave so well!

[Dennis]

Monday morning:

1935 Gillette Coronation Tech
Fresh Derby
Simpson Chubby #2 Super
Em's Place Lime Citrus Soap
Trumper Limes Skin Food
Penhaligon's English Fern

Dang, I forgot how good the Fern smells.... :thumbup1:

[Jim]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=6732&original=1 (http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=6732&c=)

[Ironman]

B&B Razor with Derby
B&B Silvertip
Mitchell's Wool Fat Shaving Soap
Alum
AOS Lavender ASB

Post Mortem on last week's use of the Merkur: I got acceptable shaves, but from day one, the blade felt like it was tugging at my face. No nicks, but not BBS either. Not as bad as the US Personnas, but not as good as the Israeli Personnas.

I tried subbing alum in for the Thayer's Lemon Astringent this morning. Interesting. It definitely felt my face feel tighter, and there was a slight tingle around my adams apple (always the toughest spot to shave). I'll run with it this week and see how things play out.

[AACJ]

SMF I Shave Brush
Merkur Classic Razor with Feather DE blade
Proraso Shave Cream

Woods of Windsor EDT

[Dinder1]

B&B Silvertip
HD w/Derby
Salter Fresh Mint SC
Master Iceland Breeze Splash
eShave Soother

[JBHoren]

1914 silver-plated Gillette "Single-Ring" w/Merkur blade
Andreas custom silvertip badger brush
QED "Wild Rose" shaving soap
No CVS styptic pencil
Publix witch-hazel

This was the first time I've shaved with this razor, but it'll be the last shave with this blade (4th time). Still, a good shave. As always, many thanks to Kyle, for his spot-on "how-to" postings about beard preparation and shaving technique. The usual three passes: WTG, ATG, and XTG... and I was in ecstasy.

[Antique Hoosier]

1960's Gillette English Super Speed
Fresh Derby Extra Blade
Taylors Avocado Shave Cream
Gimbels Vintage Badger Brush
Whipped it up in an Old Spice Mug
3 pass shave
Old Spice AS

First ever use of this razor, it arrive an hour ago from Germany
First ever use of Taylors Avocado, Super Lather Nice Scent
Satisfying Shave Today

[PR22]

Merkur HD / Feather
AOS Sandalwood PSO
T&H Trafalgar SC
Thayers WH
AOS Lavender ASB

Need to fix pre shave prep

[boboakalfb]

EJ for B&B Faux Horn Razor-Derby Extra
EJ for B&B Faux Horn Silvertip
HBS Vetyver Shave Soap
Thayers Lavender WH
T&H Classic Balm
L'Occitane Eau de Vetyver EDT

[qhsdoitall]

Shower:
John Frieda Sheere Blonde Shampoo for Honey/Caramel
Issy 100% oo Soap
Neutrogena Razor Defense Facial Scrub
100% Glycerin as Pre-Shave

Shave:
Omega Boar Brush
Merkur Futur 1.5/Feather
Mama Bear Dragon's Blood Shave Soap
WTG/45° XTG/45° XTG (Glycerin for first 2 passes)
Post Shave:
Alum Block
Thayer's Original Witch Hazel Toner
Thayer's Witch Hazel Moisturizer
Results:
Alum Block quiet and really smooth shave. 4.5/5.0
Absolutely loved the oo soap and Mama Bear's Dragon's Blood - Definite repurchases. Can't wait to try Issy's Dragon's Blood soap in combo with Mama Bear's Dragon's Blood.

[ponyplayer]

For Monday:

Schick "Golden 500" Injector w/ Feather blade
Bic Metal
Simpson PJ1 in best
HoneyBee Sandalwood soap
QED Lavender H20
Swiss Pitralon

Helmut Lang Cuiron edc

Very nice 2 pass shave to start off the week.

Patrick

[Austin]

Trumpers razor
Simpsons brush
Trumpers Limes shave soap
SCS Lavender Milk
Cuba EDT (Thanks Kyle!)

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=6733

[DoubleE]

Merkur long handle classic w/Feather blade
Simpson's PJ2 super
D R Harris Arlington shaving soap
D R Harris Arlington ASB
D R Harris Arlington EDT

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=6734

[murchmb]

Last night:
Hot shower
B&B 2006 Finest in horn
Merkur Progress w/ Feather blade
L'Occitane Cade soap
Brut Aloe & Shea ASB

This morning:
Hot shower then quick touchup, lathered to face
AOS Pure Badger
Merkur Progress w/ Feather
T&H LSS
QED DaVinci water
Brut Aloe & Shea ASB

[johnniegold]

after shower at the sink:

'68 Gillette Slim/Derby (3)
EJ Medium Silvertip
Proraso pre post
J.M. Fraser's s/c
warm water rinse
touch up with disposable Gillette
cold water splash
Thayers Lavender w/h
Polar Ice a/s
Proraso ASB
Paul Sebastian edt
__________________

[ouch]

Vulfix 3325
'59 Fat Boy w/Derby
Arran Aromatic vetiver cream
QED DaVincin water
Harris sandalwood a/s
C&E sandalwood edt

[Mottern Man]

All I am using for one week.

[Baloosh]

I always have an extra-early meeting at work on Tuesdays, so I sometimes try to sneak in a shave on Monday night. Tonight? BAD IDEA. Worst shave I've ever had.

Hot water on face
'63 Fatboy w/ Derby Extra blade (Day 3)
accidentally performed the first pass on setting "9" -- whoopsie :eek:
B&B Standard Horn
Erasmic shave stick
Second pass and touch-up on setting "3" -- but damage had already been done
Warm water rinse
Cold water rinse
Booster Polar Ice A/S splash :drool:
Cold water rinse
Styptic pencil -- hadn't had to use this bad boy in a LONG time
QED Peppermint Hydrosol
Baxter's of California A/S balm
MamaBear's Menthol A/S milk

Yikes. Double yikes. I tore my neck all to pieces with my first pass on "9" on the Fatboy. Severe redness, pain, and bumps! I don't recall ever getting razor bumps before .... hope they're not ingrown hairs!!

On a completely unrelated sidenote, the Booster Polar Ice is indeed an Aqua Velva clone... just as wonderful, and just as effective!!

[Kyle]

Simpson's PJ3
Merkur HD w/ Derby
QED Rose Shave Soap (Thanks Austin)
QED DaVinci Water
Hydrolast Sandalwood Skin Conditioner

[Padron]

Wow, Great photo Jim :smile:



Proraso Pre
Mama Bears Hydrogen / AOS Lavender Cream
Shavemac Silvertip
Dorko 5/8 #100 Roundpoint
Alum
Thayers Lavender WH
Nivea asb
D.R. Harris English Bouquet edt


What an incredible lather, a great combo. :smile:

[letterk]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=6742

[Areler67]

Good morning gents!

Tuesday :

EJ BB medium
Weleda SC (Like the lavender scent)
Merkur Classic with Tesco blade (day 2-2 passes)
Weleda ASB
Aqua Velva Musk

perfect shave!

[180gVinyl]

Gillette Super Adjustable w/Swedish
Cyril R Salter Black Badger
Kent cream
Proraso pre/post

ST Dupont Signature PH EdT

[AlwaysUK]

1920's Gillette Bostonian Razor
Chinese Panda Blade (First use !)
B&B 2006 Finest Brush
Arran Aromatics Vetiver Shave Cream

Polo EdT

The first pass was ...well ouch !! ...the Panda blades bite for sure. Don't think I'll be loading up one of these animals again in a hurry. Not to be beaten I did a careful 4 passes and still didn't get a close shave...

SOTD Rating 7/10 ...a challenging shave...

David

[Stauff]

Coral skin food as pre
Two hot towels :biggrin:
Taylor Eton college cream
Merkur HD
Euro Gillette blade
Taylor Eton college AS
Coral skin food

Nice shave, good crisp scent. :smile:

[Tinzien]

I have been craving a Limes Day to come up in my shave rotation ever since my container of Castle Forbes Limes arrived in the mail last week while I was traveling! By the gods I love CF Limes!!!!! :drool: :thumbup:

I was not disappointed in the least!!! :thumbup: If I were Darth Vader, no one would be getting Force Choked to death this morning!!! :biggrin:

HD w/ Derby
B&B 2006 Finest Horn Brush
Superlather: Castle Forbes Limes SC w/ QED Fresh Limes Soap :drool:
CAR Limes Tonic
Speick A/S
Mama Bears Unscented Winter ASB :thumbup:

St. John's Spicy Lime Cologne

[Antique Hoosier]

Tuesday ..... Guess The Beauty Who Inspired This Shave....

[guenron]

Merkur Futur with a Feather
Edw. Jagger for Crabtree & Evelyn Best Badger Brush
QED Lemon & Eucalyptus Shaving Stick
QED Lemon Verbena Hydrosol
QED Lime After Shave Skin Conditioner
Geo. F. Trumper Wild Fern After Shave

[Jim]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=6742


Nice shot John!
60 MM ?

[JBHoren]

1937 Gillette "Sheraton" w/Israeli Personna blade
Andreas custom silvertip badger brush
QED "Anise & Lavender" shaving soap (hat-tip to Charles!)
No CVS styptic pencil
Publix witch-hazel

This was the first time I've shaved with this razor, but it'll be the last shave with this blade (4th time). Still, a good shave.

This was also my first shave with the "Anise & Lavender" shaving soap (it arrived yesterday, along with a tub of "Fresh Lime"). Tons of lather, "bloated" beard, wonderful lubrication on the first pass.

However; beginning with the second pass, the feel was astringent, and became almost uncomfortably so on the third pass. That is, even though I use a hot-towel between passes, before re-lathering my face, it felt as though my skin "tightened-up" and the lubricating qualities of the soap were "counteracted". Still, I ended-up with a BBS shave and no nicks, cuts, or scrapes.

The usual three passes: WTG, ATG, and XTG. Now, once again, I am ready to go to the gym, and "put my best face forward."

[ada8356]

Tuesday:

No theme today... just wanted to use the Trumper's.

B&B Ebony Razor
B&B Finest in Ebony
Trumper's Violet
Nancy Boy Replenishing Facial Moisturizer

[Jim]

CF limes -Thanks Kyle :thumbup1:


http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=6743

[Baloosh]

Here's to a new day!!

Hot shower
Prorase Pre/Post in shower
B&B Standard Horn
'63 Fatboy w/ Derby Extra blade (Day 4)
Taylor's Avacado cream
Warm water rinse
Cold water rinse
Booster Aquarius A/S splash
Cold water rinse
Baxter's of California A/S blam
Anherb A/S Conditioner

Nice easy single pass this morning... and left my neck alone. Took extra time, and used two balms post-shave, to help expedite the healing process.

[michaelskar]

Going for a pleasant shave

HD with red personna (day 1)
C&E BBB
C&E Sweet Almond Oil SC
Alum
Thayer's Rose WH

This morning before work: Pinaud bay rum A/S and SCS B&B Bay Rum w/ a Twist EdT

Glad to report my problem day with the C&E Sweet Almond was just a fluke...had a perfectly smooth, great shave with it this time. Great shave!

[johnniegold]

after shower at the sink:

EJ B&B Ebony Razor
Panda Blade (1) (Rene)
EJ Medium Silvertip Imitation Horn
Proraso pre post
De Vergulde Hand s/c (Rene)
warm water rinse
touch up with disposable Gillette
cold water splash
Thayers After Shave w/h
De Vergulde Hand ASB (Rene)
L'Occitane Vetyver edt

Thanks to all who made this shave possible :wink:

[Dennis]

Tech/Derby
SR 3118 :001_wub:
QEDman Grapefruit and Peppermint Stick
Feather Kanwa
Penhaligon's Hammam Bouquet

Quickie two pass but very satisfactory.

[PR22]

Merkur HD / Feather
AOS Sandalwood PSO
AOS Sandalwood SC
Thayers WH
AOS Lavender ASB

[Taz]

Getting Closer to the Full Straight Shave

Simpson Polo 10 in Super soaking in the Moss Hot Tub when I shower
Dr. Harris Arlington Pre-shave
Penhaligon's Endymion Cream
8/8 Henckels Friodur with Robert Williams Black & White Ebony Scales
Schick L Type Injector - Pella Blade Shave 3
3 Passes
WWR
CWS
QED Alum Stick
QED Da Vinci Water
Penhaligon's Endymion ASB
Lucky Tiger 3 Roses Hair Tonic - My Favorite going to be bumming when my stock is depleted, they no longer make it:frown:
Finished with Penhaligon's Endymion Cologne

Awesome Shave:thumbup1: Smells Great Too!!

6506

[Dinder1]

B&B Finest
Shavemac Razor
HBS Victorian Rose SS
Thayers Rose
Nivea ASB

[boboakalfb]

EJ for B&B Faux Horn Razor-Derby
EJ for B&B Faux Ebony in Finest Silvertip
D.R. Harris Lavender SC - Thanks Jay! :001_wub:
Thayers Lavender WH
L'Occitane L'Occitan ASB
L'Occitane Eau de L'Occitan EDT

The D.R. Harris Lavender SC is great. Nice creamy lather...slick and full of cushion. Definitely a must try...which will inevitably lead to a must buy!

[letterk]

Nice shot John!
60 MM ?

Yes, sir. Nikon D70, Nikkor 60mm Micro, SB-800 flash via wireless, 28" light tent, overexposed by 1.3 stops.

[moviemaniac]

I really enjoyed todays shave. I had 2 wisdom teeth pulled today so I needed something relaxing and calming in the morning prior to driving to the dentist's.

Gillette Tech ('62)
Kent BK4
Trumper CSF / PRE
Proraso SS
Swiss Pitralon
MB WASB Sandalwood

great, smooth, 99% bbs shave and the scent of the ASB comforted me while lying in the chair with the doctor doing his thing in my mouth :aureola:

Rating: 4,7/5

[Austin]

Schick injector
Simpsons brush
Trumpers Violet shave soap
Harris Milk
Acqua Di Parma Colonia

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=6744

[Limey]

Tuesday ..... Guess The Beauty Who Inspired This Shave....

Mike - who is that???

[Limey]

Merkur Progress
Israeli Personna
Vulfix #2234
T&H Trafalgar
Thayer's Rose wh
Aqua Velva AS
Mama Bear's B&B Summer ASB
Floris Santal EDT

[Jfala]

Hot shower...
sink half-full of hot water

AOS Sandlewood PSO (3x application for each pass)
Merkur Progress (begin at 1.5, end at 3)
Israeli Personna (3rd day)
Mama Bear's Lime Shave Soap
Vulfix #375 in Super
Nickel shave bowl on top of a wide coffee mug filled with hot water to keep that lather warm :biggrin:
Wonderful 4 pass shave
Thayer's Lavender Witch Hazel
Penhaligon's Endymion ASB

...can't wait for tomorrow morning...

[ouch]

Omega 6215
'47 Aristocrat w/IP
GFT sandalwood cream
QED DaVinci
Harris sandalwood a/s
Floris Santal edt

[FloppyShoes]

Music: Counting Crows - Hard Candy

Hot Shower (Singing like a mad man)
TI Spartacus 5/8 square point
15-20 laps on red latigo
VP Pure Badger (Thanks Magagne)
Gisele Sandalwood SC
Kyle's Pre Shave Prep

WTG-XTG-XTG-ATG with the str8
Touchup with Superspeed and feather (old standby)

Cold rinse
Alum (Holy Hell!)
Cleaned up the counter, dried the razor and rinsed the brush
Cold rinse
Adidas Sport Fever AS
Nivea Q10 Lotion

I give this one a 95%, feeling a lil raw, but only one nick and a decent shave.

[Baloosh]

I think I'll try a little music in the morning, see how that goes along with the shave.

MUSIC
Essential Lounge Brazil CD 1

Hot shower
Proraso Pre-Post in shower
B&B Standard Horn
'63 Fatboy w/ Derby Extra blade (Day 5)
Coates SUPERIOR Sandalwood (:drool :drool)
Warm water rinse
Cold water rinse
Aqua Velva A/S splash
Cold water rinse
QED Peppermint Hydrosol
MaleFace Rejuvenating Moisture Cream (Charles at QED is 100% correct on this)

Should be nice and easy on the neck... I don't plan to go for BBS.

[Antique Hoosier]

Mike - who is that???

Ellen Barkin...I highly recommend her movie "Mercy" or "Diner"

From Wiki :

Barkin became a notable actress in the 1980s. Her break out role was in Barry Levinson's Diner (1982) where she received favorable reviews in the media.

She appeared in several successful films including the thrillers Sea of Love, opposite Al Pacino (1989), and The Big Easy (1987) with Dennis Quaid.

Barkin also appeared in the theatre in New York, mostly off-Broadway plays. New York Times critic Frank Rich summarized her performance in the play Eden Court this way: "If it were really possible to give the kiss of life to a corpse, the actress Ellen Barkin would be the one to do it. In Eden Court, the moribund play that has brought her to the Promenade Theater, Miss Barkin is tantalizingly alive from her bouncing blond ponytail to the long legs that gyrate wildly and involuntarily every time an Elvis Presley record plays on stage."[3]

She has also done work in made-for-television films like Before Women Had Wings (1987) and The White River Kid (1999). Currently she voices the start of each Theme Time Radio Hour with host Bob Dylan on XM's "Deep Tracks."

[DoubleE]

Merkur long handle classic w/Feather blade
Savile Row 231 super
Trumper's rose shaving cream
Trumper's coral skin food
Trumper's wild fern

[Kyle]

Simpson's PJ3
Merkur HD w/ Derby
SC was a test product for a friend
DaVinci Water
Hydrolast Sandalwood A/S Conditioner
Bijan EDT

[Jim]

Thanks TraderJoe!

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=6747

Early start in the morning.

[Areler67]

Hello gents!

Wednesday :

EJ BB medium
MB masculine musk SS
Merkur classic with Tesco blade (day 3-2 passes)
Nivea ASB sensitive skin
Burt's bees Bay Rum edt

Perfect shave as usual:wink:

[Stauff]

Taylor Eton college cream (different scent than the AS, reminds me more of Trumper Eucris... :blink: )
PJ 2 best
HD
Euro Gillette blade
Taylor Eton College AS
Harris AS milk

[AlwaysUK]

Nice pic Jim :)

B&B 2006 Razor
7 AM Blade (First use)
B&B 2006 Finest Brush
Taylor's Rose Shave Cream

DR Harris Bay Rum After Shave

SOTD Rating 9/10 ...pretty good shave today...

David

[180gVinyl]

40s Tech w/Swedish
Super Badger brush
Kent Soap
Proraso pre/post

Guerlain Vetiver EdT

[moviemaniac]

I'm back on the road again with the str8s:

Dovo Prima Klang Bocote
MP best badger
Trumpers CSF / PRE
TOBS St. James SC
Dominica Bay Rum
Trumper Limes SF / POST

rating: 4.2/5

nice pic, David!

[Antique Hoosier]

Wednesday

American Button Company (for GILLETTE) Gold Monogram Engraved Razor
Red Pack Faux IP Day One
TABAC SS
N.Y. Sterilized Vintage Boars Brush
Proraso ASB

[ada8356]

Wednesday:

B&B Ebony Razor
B&B Silvertip in Horn
QED Lime Shave Soap
Nivea ASB
Trumper's Skin Food - Limes

[johnniegold]

after shower at the sink:

'59 Gillette Fatboy/Panda (2)
EJ Medium Silvertip
Proraso pre post
Musgo Real s/c
warm water rinse
touch up with disposable Gillette
cold water splash
Thayers Lavender w/h
Musgo Real a/s
Trumper Marlborough cologne

[DoubleE]

Merkur long handle classic w/Feather blade
Rooney style 3 size 1 super
C&E sweet almond oil shaving soap
C&E Nomad ASB
C&E Nomad EDT

[michaelskar]

HD with red personna (day2)
C&E BBB
T&H 1805 SC
Alum
Proraso ASB
T&H Trafalgar EdT

[guenron]

Merkur Futur with a Feather
Edw. Jagger for Crabtree & Evelyn Best Badger Brush
QED Lemon & Eucalyptus Shaving Stick
QED Lemon Verbena Hydrosol
QED Original After Shave Skin Conditioner
Geo. F. Trumper Sylvester Eau de Cologne

[Edcculus]

I was in a bit of a rush today, so I decided to use the Sensor for the first time since switching to wet shaving.

Gillette sensor
C&E Best Badger
MB's Spiced Apple cider
alum
TOBS Bay Rum A/S
Burts Bees Bay Rum ASB

I know now why I use a DE. The sensor felt like it was tugging the whole time, even though the lather was as slick as it could be, and I did good prep. The shave was a little faster, but not anywhere as close or satisfying.

[michaelskar]

I was in a bit of a rush today, so I decided to use the Senor for the first time since switching to wet shaving.

That's the new made-in-mexico from gillette: the gillette senor (imagine a tilde over the "n")

[qhsdoitall]

Shower:
John Frieda Sheer Blonde Shampoo for Honey/Caramel
Nancy Boy Signature Soap - (Smells great & mounds of lather)
Burt's Bees Peach & Willowbark Deep Pore Scrub
Oral & Grooming Care:
Burt's Bees Herbal Deodorant
Glide Dental Floss
Rembrandt Complete Mint Toothepaste
Tom's of Maine Spearmint Natural Cavity Control Mouthwash

Shave:
Omega Boar Brush
Merkur Futur 1.5/Feather
Super Lather Mama Bear Aged Spice + Proraso Red
WTG/45° XTG/45° XTG (100% Glycerin pre-shave)
Post Shave:
Alum Block
Thayer's Witch Hazel Aftershave
Thayer's Witch Hazel Moisturizer
Results:
Alum Block quiet and near BBS 4.6/5.0
It was a lather day. Between the lather from the Nancy Boy Soap and the Superlather I built, I had visions of that sight gag where someone puts to much detergent in a washing machine at it comes out all over the place.

[ben27marie]

I put a new IP in my Slim Adjustable to use on two days of growth and it delivered!

Gillette Slim Adjustable (circa 1965)
Israeli Persona (day 1)
Proraso Omega Boar Brush
Super Lather - Trumper's Violet Shave Cream & QED Fresh Limes Shave Soap
Nivea Sensitive Extra Soothing Aftershave Balm

That was the last of my Trumper's SC samples. Their Lime Shave Cream is at the top of my list of shave supplies to get in the near future!

Anyway, with my Slim set to 5, I got 95% BBS shave. It felt great after having the extra growth bothering me all day.

[Austin]

Trumpers razor
SMF III brush
SCS Apricot Mango shave cream
Pecksniff's Fresh Citrus EDT

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=6749

[boboakalfb]

EJ for B&B Faux Horn Georgian Razor-Derby
EJ for B&B Faux Horn in Silvertip
D.R. Harris Arlington SC
D.R. Harris Pink AS
MB Rose/Lavender Summertime ASB
Brooks Brothers 1818

The D.R. Harris creams are something special...definitely top notch. :thumbup:

[Taz]

Getting Closer to the Full straight shave. Today my whole right side including chin and on the left my cheeks and easy part of neck I would say about 70%. No Blood Shed or redness all:thumbup1:

Simpson's Chubby 1 in Super sitting in the Moss Scuttle Hot Tub while I shower.
Dr. Harris Arlington Pre Shave
QED Wild Orange Soap:biggrin:
Torrey Gibraltar 5/8
Gillette 55 SS Red Tip Derby Shave 2
3 Passes
WWR
CWS
QED Alum Stick
Em's Minty WH
eShave White Tea ASB
Pashana Original Hair Tonic
Finished with Penhaligon's LP9 Cologne

:thumbup:

[Edcculus]

That's the new made-in-mexico from gillette: the gillette senor (imagine a tilde over the "n")

ha, thanks for catching the typo:biggrin:

[ouch]

C&E best
Merkur HD w/IP
QED wild rose soap
D. R. Harris pink
Musgo Real splash
GFT coral skin food
Hammam Bouquet edt


Best shave in months! :thumbup: Yippee!

[Limey]

Gillette President
IP blade
B&B Silvertip in Horn
T&H Almond
Thayer's Rose WH
Aqua Velva
Nivea ASB
Floris JF EDT

[Nick75]

Wednesday morning:

Merkur Futur w/Wilkinson Sword (day 3)
Vulfix #2198
C & E Nomad SC
Thayers WH
Nivea ASB
C & E Nomad EDT

[jeffb]

Merkur HD w/ Feather
SR3118
T&H Ultimate Comfort cream
Alum bar
Proraso ASB
Baxter of California oil free moisturizer

Jeff

[galpman]

T&H West Indian Limes
Futur w/fresh Feather
B&B Finest Badger
Alum
Thayers Lavender Witch Hazel
Woody's Post Shave Shea Balm
Guerlain-Vetiver (Just purchased and DARN GOOD)

[JBHoren]

pre-1920s Gillette DE w/fresh Israeli Personna blade
Andreas custom silvertip badger brush
QED Fresh Lime shaving soap (hat-tip to Charles!)
No CVS styptic pencil
Publix witch-hazel

This was my first shave with the Fresh Lime shaving soap (it arrived yesterday, along with a tub of Anise & Lavender). Tons of lather, "bloated" beard, wonderful lubrication on the first pass.

However; beginning with the second pass, both the lather and lubrication weakened, and I found myself re-charging the brush with soap, in order to make that second pass. Similarly, for the third pass. Still, I ended-up with a BBS shave and no nicks, cuts, or scrapes.

The usual three passes: WTG, ATG, and XTG. Now, once again, I am ready to go to the gym, and "put my best face forward."

[carniby]

Proraso Pre/Post
Veg. Glycerine Pre
Taylor's Lime
Alum Block
Proraso AS Balm
Merkur Slant w/ fresh Feather

Home Run!!!!!

[Areler67]

Hello gents:

EJ BB medium
Speick SC
Merkur classic with Tesco blade (day 4 (last day)-2 passes)
Nivea ASB sensitive skin
Mennen skin bracer

Last day with Tesco blade : It's been a great experience with that brand!

[Stauff]

Once more a classy shave:

Trumper coconut oil cream
Polo 8 best
HD
Feather
Speick AS
Harris AS milk
Coral skin food

[moviemaniac]

Thursday:

60s Slim Adjustable (7-7-7)
Red Personna Day 3
Kent BK 4
Trumpers CSF / PRE
MB Tuscan Memories SS
Swiss Pitralon
QED ASC

Pecksniff's Aromatic Chypre EdT

best shave in a long time - 4,9/5

[Tinzien]

Wednesday:
Slant w/ Derby
B&B 2006 Brush - Standard Ebony
MB English Leather Soap
Speick A/S
MB Summer ASB - Lavender & Rose Hydrosol

Thursday:
Slant w/ Derby
B&B 2006 Brush - Standard Ebony
MB Victorian Violets Soap
Thayer's Lavender WH
Coral Skin Food

[AlwaysUK]

Gold Merkur HD Razor
Personna Blade
B&B 2006 Finest Brush
Kent Shave Cream

Hugo Boss Sport EdT

SOTD Rating 9.1/10 ...fine shave...

David

[180gVinyl]

Gold Merkur HD Razor
Personna Blade
B&B 2006 Finest Brush
Kent Shave Cream

Hugo Boss Sport EdT

SOTD Rating 9.1/10 ...fine shave...

David


David, you flash bugger :biggrin:

[PompeyBill]

You been playing with Photoshop David? Cracking photo.

My shave today;

Merkur HD with Tesco blade, Day 1 (got the Tescos last weekend whilst shopping, top blades)
Edwin Jagger Super Badger Brush
Proraso Pre/Post
Crabtree and Evelyn Sweet Almond Oil Cream :001_wub:
Proraso After Shave Balm
Cerutti EDT

I got the Sweet Almond Oil in the jar for a total of just over £8 off Ebay, and it was delivered this morning. Top, top cream, probably the best amongst those I have tried so far. As a bonus, I also discovered that I have a Crabtree and Evelyn shop not far from me, so I envisage a visit down there over this weekend to try one of their other creams (probably Nomad) and get the others as samplers. Also fancy their Nomad balm too.

Any day now I am also expecting a package containing a 1962 Super Speed and a 1960 Fatboy :thumbup: Can't wait to get them.

[guenron]

Merkur Futur with Feather
Edw. Jagger for C&E Best Badger Brush (The $35 dollar wonder)
QED Wild Orange Shave Stick
QED Rose Geranium Hydrosol
QED Original After Shave Skin Conditioner
Hoyt's Cologne

Hoyt's is a nice finish for the Wild Orange experience!:001_wub:

[michaelskar]

HD with IP (day 3)
Vulfix 849 PBB
SCS Savory Rose SS
Alum
Thayer's Rose

Not a very close shave...didn't push it because I think the blade was ready to be changed a little early this time...so I'm left with a little stubble but no nicks/irritation.

[ada8356]

Thursday:

B&B Ebony Razor
B&B Finest in Ebony
Floris Cream - JF
QED Conditioning Aftershave Balm

Floris JF EDT

[timm]

Thursday

Merkur Long Handle
Gillette day 5
Proraso brush
Proraso Pre/post
Mama Bears Sandalwood Vanilla First time use with Mama Bear shaving soap one of my best shaves ever.
Alum bar
Arbonne Toner
Proraso ASB
Floris J F

[180gVinyl]

I got the Sweet Almond Oil in the jar for a total of just over £8 off Ebay, and it was delivered this morning. Top, top cream, probably the best amongst those I have tried so far.

Bill,

So did I :wink2:


+1

[PompeyBill]

I got the Sweet Almond Oil in the jar for a total of just over £8 off Ebay, and it was delivered this morning. Top, top cream, probably the best amongst those I have tried so far.

Bill,
So did I :wink2:

+1

Bit of a deal that, wasn't it Rob :thumbup1: Think she's got three left, I'm tempted to bag another one :biggrin1:

[Areler67]

Crabtree and Evelyn Sweet Almond Oil Cream :001_wub: :001_wub: :001_wub:

[Dennis]

Thursday morning - Lime Day!

1935 Gillette Tech
Derby Blade
Savile Row 3118
Em's Place Lime Citrus Soap
Trumper's Extract of Limes Skin Food
Saint Charles Shave B&B Bay Rum with a Twist EdT

[johnniegold]

after shower at the sink:

'76 Gillette SS (black handle)/Panda (3)
EJ B&B Ebony Finest Silvertip
Proraso pre post
Trumpers Rose s/c
warm water rinse
touch up with disposable Gillette
cold water splash
Thayers Lavender w/h
Aqua Velva a/s
Royall Musk edt

* As soon as the I put the brush in the bowl, it just exploded with lather. Some times it's just perfect. Had enough for at least 8 passes and I thought I didn't use enough cream at first! Great shave today.

[Baloosh]

Hot shower
Proraso Pre-Post in shower
SR 3124
'63 Fatboy w/ Derby Extra blade (Day 6)
C&E Sweet Almond Oil cream
Warm water rinse
Cold water rinse
Alum
DR Harris Sandalwood A/S splash
Cold water rinse
MamaBear's Sandalwood Winter A/S balm
AOS Sandalwood EdT

MamaBear's Sandalwood balm is awesome stuff. Two simple squirts and my face is good to go for the day. In the summer time, maybe I'll go down to only one squirt. :biggrin: :drool:

[BrianP]

First SOTD post for me....and on a rose rose rose day.

C&E best badger (my only brush)
QED Wild Rose
Slant with new Feather
3 passes with last minor touch up - BBS
Warm rinse
Cold rinse
Alum
Cold rinse
Thayer's Rose WH
GFT Coral Skin Food. x2

[PR22]

Merkur HD / Derby
AOS Sandalwood PSO
eShave White Tea SC
Thayers WH
eShave White Tea ASB

I swore off Derby, but was compelled to use it again today. Really great shave, especially when shaving near my adams apple, with the Feather I felt like I was shaving with a scalpel, where as the Derby felt very gentile. eShave ASB needs a big red warning sticker against using too much, I had to man handle my face to get the ASB to absorb, my face looked like I dipped it into plaster for 5 minutes.

:001_smile

[Antique Hoosier]

Back To Back TABAC

[ben27marie]

Merkur HD
Feather (day 2)
Proraso Omega Boar Brush
QED Fresh Lime Soap
Proraso (green) Shave Cream
Nivea Sensitive Extra Soothing Balm

I would have to say that this was perhaps the most enjoyable shave to date even though I shaved at 4:30 in the morning instead of in the evening like I usually do. I had no redness or burning whatsoever and got about a 97% BBS shave. :thumbup:

[boboakalfb]

EJ for B&B Faux Horn Georgian-Derby
Shavemac Faux Horn 23mm in Finest
QED Wild Rose Soap :001_wub:
Thayers Rose WH
GFT Coral Skin Food
Floris no. 89 EDT

[Risky]

Merkur Futur / Tesco
EJ Super Badger
Floris Elite Shaving Cream
REN Multi-Tasking ASB
Floris No.89 EDT

Brilliant shave for a brilliant day.

[Dinder1]

:biggrin:

[Austin]

Schick injector
Simpsons brush
SCS shave soap
SCS Lavender Milk
Acqua Di Parma Colonia

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=6758

[Nick75]

Thursday morning:

Merkur Futur w/Wilkinson Sword (day 4)
Simpsons CH1 Best
Honeybee Green Tea SS
Alum
Pinaud Clubman A/S
T & H ASB

[qhsdoitall]

Soap of the Day:
HoneyBee Spa Miyake for Men

Result - 4.6/5.0

[DoubleE]

Merkur long handle classic w/Feather blade
Shavemac
Charles Tyrwhitt lemon & cedar shaving cream
Charles Tyrwhitt lemon & cedar ASB
Frank #2 EDT

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=6759

[180gVinyl]

Gillette Super Adjustable w/Swedish
unbranded Super badger (a fiver off ebay)
Proraso cream
Proraso pre/post


YSL Rive Gauche PH EdT

[Lynchmeister]

Merkur Classic w/ Derby
C&E BBB
ToOBS Mr. Taylor Cream
Alum
Witch Hazel
Aqua Velva
Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet EdT

[FloppyShoes]

6/8 Dovo
20 laps on linen
20 on latigo
SCS savory rose SC
EJ super medium
wtg xtg xtg atg atg (a few laps on the strop between each)
quit here due to burn

cold rinse
alum (youch!)
more cold rinse
Nivea Sensitive ASB

Cut myself (not badly) under my ear, the sqare point got me.
I'm not touching up with a DE, my goal is to get BBS with a str8. Walking around with straglers and rough spots will motivate me to do better next time.
The saga continues.

[Kyle]

Simpson's PJ3
Merkur LH w/ Derby
CF Lime Oil SC
Lucky Tiger Toner
Trumper's Lime Skin Food
Trumper's GFT EDT

[Jim]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=6760&original=1 (http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=6760&c=)

[Stauff]

Taylor lavender cream
Polo 8 best
HD
Feather blade
Acqua di Parma AS tonic
AdP AS balsamo

AdP Colonia

Slept badly - reborn after my shave... :smile:

[jean-pierre]

Merkur HD
Gillette blade
Simpson CH2 best
Taylor avocado
Coral Skin Food
Proraso ASB

Have an excellent day

[Areler67]

Hello gents!

EJ BB medium
Gillette Fat Boy with Tesco blade (day 1-2 passes)
Euro Palmolive SC
Aqua Velva IB AS
Nivea ASB cooling
Speick edt

Raphaël

[180gVinyl]

Schick Injector J1 w/Schick
Unbranded Super Badger
C & E Sandalwood soap
Proraso pre/post

Iceberg Twice PH EdT

[Areler67]

Today I tried to shave with an old injector blade from +- 1960 but it wasn't sharp at all! It was part of a type J injector. Too bad but I'm happy I didn't buy one hundred of them!

[Baloosh]

Hot shower
Homemade Pre-shave oil
SR 3124
'63 Fatboy w/ Derby Extra blade (Day 7)
T&H 1805 cream
Warm water rinse
Cold water rinse
Aqua Velva A/S splash
Cold water rinse
QED DaVinci Water
Anherb A/S Gel
T&H 1805 EdT

One of my all-time faves... 1805 delivers again!

[AlwaysUK]

Merkur Futur Razor (@1.5)
Derby Blade
Merkur Best Badger Brush
C&E Sweet Almond Oil Shave Cream

Penhaligon's LP No.9 EdT

SOTD Rating 9.2/10 ...marvellous shave...

David

[PompeyBill]

Went for a coooooool day since I have a day off work.

Merkur HD with Tesco, Day 2
Edwin Jagger Super Badger Brush
Proraso Pre/Post
Ingram Lather Cream (3 passes, WTG, XTG, ATG)
Proraso A/S Balm
Armani Code

I'd seen Ingram mentioned on the forums so picked some up at my local Superdrug for £1.99.

If there's anybody in the UK who hasn't tried this, and likes a bit of menthol and cooling sensation, then I highly recommend the Ingram. I've just had a superb shave, no nicks, cuts or bleeders. My skin feels lovely and cool, smooth and moisturised. Like the scent too. For £1.99, you can't beat this. For a shave it's up there with the best I've had from the high end creams.

Nicely set up for my poker evening tonight. Going to act cool...like my shave :thumbup: :thumbup1:

[Areler67]

Bought Ingram cream last Christmas and can't wait to try it! I think It's a bit like Proraso....

[DoubleE]

Merkur long handle classic w/Feather blade
Simpson's Polo 8 best
C&E Sienna shaving soap
C&E Sienna ASB
C&E Sienna EDT

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=6761

[guenron]

Merkur Futur with Feather
Edw. Jagger for C&E Best Badger Brush
QED Lemongrass Eucalyptus Shave Stick :001_wub:
QED Rose Water Hydrosol
QED Lime After Shave Skin Conditioner
D.R. Harris Traditional Cologne

[ada8356]

Friday:

B&B Ebony Razor
B&B Finest in Ebony
Salter's Citrus
Baxter ASB

Arcus EDT by Amouage

[JBHoren]

1930s Gillette gold-plated Special w/Israeli Personna blade
Andreas custom silvertip badger brush
SCS Very V shaving cream (hat-tip to Sue!)
NO CVS styptic pencil
SCS Very V EDT

Maybe it's got something to do with Friday being "Erev Shabbat" (the eve of the Jewish Sabbath), but since I began using this "Holy Trinity" of razor, blade, and shaving cream (as listed, above), I have always had a relaxed, enjoyable half-hour, and come away with a BBS shave, looking-and-smelling like the proverbial "million dollars".

Now I'm going to the gym, to work-out. I know it's not fair, but if those other guys are too "macho?" to shave before working-out, instead of after, well, who cares?

[michaelskar]

HD with red personna (1st day)
C&E BBB
T&H Trafalgar SC
Alum
Proraso ASB
SCS B&B Bay Rum w/ a Twist EdT

[PR22]

Merkur HD / Derby
AOS Sandalwood PSO
AOS Lavender SC
Thayers WH
AOS Lavender ASB

[Dennis]

Tech
Derby
2006 B&B Finest Silvertip in Horn
Taylor Avocado
Mama Bear's B&B Summer Aftershave
L'Occitane Green Tea EdT

[Dinder1]

Friday

[Austin]

Trumpers razor
Shavemac brush
Trumpers Sandalwood shave soap
Lucky Tiger Toner
Creed Tabarome EDT

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=6762

[Antique Hoosier]

Couple of Classy English Gents....

[letterk]

DJ, what a LARGE brush you have there! :biggrin:

[boboakalfb]

Merkur Progress-IP
Shavemac Faux Horn 23 mm in Finest
Mama Bears Hydrogen SS
Aqua Velva Splash
Mama Bears Rose/Lavender Summertime ASB
Pecksniffs Citrus EDT

[letterk]

B&B Razor in horn
UK Wilkerson Sword
Hoffritz L10 brush
L'Occitane soap
L'Occitane Eau des Bergers A/S splash
Pecksniff's Fougere

[Limey]

Gillette President
Fresh IP blade
B&B Silvertip in horn
eShave White Tea cream
Thayer's Rose Petal WH
Aqua Velva
eShave White Tea ASB
T&H 1805 cologne

[ouch]

Omega 6215
Koeller magnetic 5/8 str8
eShave floral (thanks, Bob!)
QED DaVinci
Musgo Real splash

[jeffb]

58 Gillette TV w/Feather
Trupers Lime cream
Alum
Proraso ASB

Jeff

[johnniegold]

after shower at the sink (this morning)

'53 Gillette SS /IP (1)
SR 3226
Proraso pre post
Trumper Coconut
warm water rinse
touch up disposable Gillette
cold water splash
Thayers Lavender w/h
Proraso a/s
Floris Santal ASB
Floris Santal edt

[Randyag15]

Proaso Pre/Post
Mama Bear Rosemary Mint w/ a touch of Proasso
Alum Block
Ice Blue AS

[doctorsimon]

Baby boy born 27th March. SWMBO told me that she didn't want him getting confused as to how his daddy smells so I had to choose what shaving stuff to stick with for the next month or two...

(In the style of Jessie's Diets on The Fast Show):

This season I shall be exclusively using Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet.

Shaving soap
After shave balm
Eau d'toilette *
Shower gel *
Shampoo *
Deoderant *
Soap *

Personally, I reckon I smell great!

* -- ordered as the travel pack online.

I must say that the Penhaligon's mail order service is 5*/Platinum/Plus. Despatch was within 24 hours. Packaging was excessive and neat. The box was wrapped in two layers on Penhaligon's tissue paper with precision never seen before. This was placed in a piece of foam cut to the exact size required. The foam fitted snugly in a box sealed with tape on every edge and corner. Finally the whole box with a neat label was despatched in a courier bag. Wow.

So, with apologies I shall not be posting here for a few months until the BB supplies run out....

[qhsdoitall]

Congratulations PAPA! Teach them young! I hope your child is healthy, happy and lives a very long life!

[Dinder1]

DJ, what a LARGE brush you have there! :biggrin:

Yeah, I'm thinking about getting my face surgically enlarged so that I can use it more often.:eek:

[letterk]

Yeah, I'm thinking about getting my face surgically enlarged so that I can use it more often.:eek:

OK...but we're going to need "before" and "after" photos.

[boboakalfb]

Yeah, I'm thinking about getting my face surgically enlarged so that I can use it more often.:eek:

I might stay away from whomever does Michael Jackson's work...:thumbdown

[Tinzien]

Slant w/ Derby
B&B 2006 Brush - Standard Ebony
Mama Bear's Sandalwood Rose Shaving Soap :w00t: :w00t: :w00t: :tongue_sm
Pinaud Bay Rum
Mama Bear's B&B Summer ASB - Lavender & Rose Hydrosol

Mama Bear's Spicy Lime EDT

Gents, get your hands on a puck of the Sandalwood Rose soap, this stuff smells amazing and shaves very well. Surprisingly the gamble I played by using the Pinaud worked great and did not overwhelm either the ASB, the soap's lingering silage nor the EDT (which also paired well).

I'm glad my experiments paid off today!! :biggrin:

[boboakalfb]

Baby boy born 27th March. SWMBO told me that she didn't want him getting confused as to how his daddy smells so I had to choose what shaving stuff to stick with for the next month or two...

This season I shall be exclusively using Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet.



Congrats Doc...and if you had to choose one scent I think you made a pretty good decision!

[ouch]

Baby boy born 27th March. SWMBO told me that she didn't want him getting confused as to how his daddy smells so I had to choose what shaving stuff to stick with for the next month or two...

(In the style of Jessie's Diets on The Fast Show):

This season I shall be exclusively using Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet.

Shaving soap
After shave balm
Eau d'toilette *
Shower gel *
Shampoo *
Deoderant *
Soap *

Personally, I reckon I smell great!

* -- ordered as the travel pack online.

I must say that the Penhaligon's mail order service is 5*/Platinum/Plus. Despatch was within 24 hours. Packaging was excessive and neat. The box was wrapped in two layers on Penhaligon's tissue paper with precision never seen before. This was placed in a piece of foam cut to the exact size required. The foam fitted snugly in a box sealed with tape on every edge and corner. Finally the whole box with a neat label was despatched in a courier bag. Wow.

So, with apologies I shall not be posting here for a few months until the BB supplies run out....

Congratulations, Doc! You'll be needing one of these in a few days. :lol:

Naturally, you should go with an extra large.

[Padron]

Proraso Pre
QED Wild Rose / Trumpers Rose Cream
Shavemac 25mm Horn
6/8 Smith / Restoration / Scales by J. Chandler :biggrin:
Alum
Thayers Rose WH
Trumpers CSF
Czech & Speake #88 edt

Great Shave :smile:, Joe got this razor Scary Sharp.

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n78/Mepadron/DSC00006.jpg

[Kyle]

Shavemac Custom Silvertip
Merkur LH w/ Derby
Tabac Soap - Lathered on Face
Lucky Tiger Toner
Tabac Cologne

[guenron]

Merkur Futur with Derby Extra
Savile Row SR 3118 Il Bambino
QED Lemongrass Eucalyptus Shave Stick:thumbup:
QED DaVinci Water
QED Lime After Shave Skin Conditioner
Castle Forbes Forbes of Forbes

[Stauff]

Clean 'n simple:

Harris almond soap :drool:
Simpson polo 8 best
Merkur HD
Feather blade
Harris Aftershaving Milk

[Jim]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=6768

[Nick75]

Saturday:

Merkur Classic w/Feather (day 1)
Kent T8
Palmolive SC
Thayers WH
Musgo Real A/S
Harris Milk

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=6769

[Areler67]

Hello gents!

Omega Pura Setola brush
Speick SC
Injector E type with Schick blade (day 1-2 passes)
Alum stone
Nivea ASB sensitive skin
Burt's bees Bay Rum edt :001_wub:

Raphaël

[Antique Hoosier]

Late Start...Great Finish

[Dinder1]

Saturday

[Baloosh]

Hot shower
Proraso Pre-Post in shower
SR 3124
SCS Bayberry cream + Coates Sandalwood cream = SUPAHcream lather
'66 Slim Adjustable w/ 7am V3 blade (Day 1)
Warm water rinse
Cold water rinse
Skin Bracer A/S splash
Cold Water rinse
Thayer's Lavender W/H (one of the only Lavenders that don't burn)
C&E Sandalwood A/S balm
C&E Sandalwood EdT

Gotta love the Bayberry (which, to me, smells like cinnamon Hot Tots candy) and Sandalwood. :wink:

[ben27marie]

Baby boy born 27th March.

Congratulations!!! :thumbup:

[ben27marie]

Just when I thought my shaves couldn't be any better, I get a nearly flawless BBS shave with no nicks to speak of. I had a great cooling sensation the whole time I was shaving and my face feels great now. You've gotta love those free samples!!! Here's what I used today:

'65 Gillette Slim Adjustable :punk:
Israeli Personna (day 2)
Proraso Omega Boar Brush
Jack Black Beard Lube Conditioning Oil :thumbup:
QED Fresh Lime Shave Soap
Proraso Shave Cream
Trumper's Extract of Limes Skin Food :badger:

[ouch]

No shave today. :confused:


First miss of the year. :eek:

[johnniegold]

after shower at the sink:

'66 Gillette SS/IP (2 and done)
C&E Super Badger
Proraso pre post
C&E Sweet Almond Oil s/c
warm water rinse
touch up with disposable Gillette
cold water splash
Thayers After Shave w/h
Old Spice a/s
Pecksniffs Oriental Woody edt (from samples)

[JBHoren]

Early 1930s Schick "E3" w/Ted-Pella blade
Andreas custom silvertip badger brush
QED Anise & Lavender shaving soap (hat-tip to Charles!)
No CVS styptic pencil
Publix witch-hazel

I usually don't shave on Saturday, but darn it, when I got up this morning I really felt like shaving, so I did! More thanks to Kyle -- my prep and technique have improved so much, that I've gotten to enjoy shaving! I look forward to the 30-minutes it takes for a deliberate and methodical shave (and sometimes find myself going even slower, just to s-t-r-e-t-c-h it out.

That QED "Anise & Lavender"... it builds a tremendous amount of thick, rich, good smelling, and lubricating lather. Forty swirls of a damp shaving brush (lightly, very little pressure) "charged" that puppy, and I lathered on my face (as usual), adding dribs 'n drabs of hot water, as necessary. Did I mention the smell? So good! After my normal three passes, there was enough left for another two more!

I'd be nowhere, without all you guys and the tremendous amount of information and encouragement you've shared with me and so many others.

I say: "It beats the hell outta fantasy football/baseball/basketball/hockey!"

[Taz]

Simpson's Polo 10 in Super sitting in the Shuttle Hot tub waiting for me to finish in the Shower
Dr. Harris Pre-Shave
Floris Santal Cream
Dubl duck Golden Edge 5/8 - up to about 80% of the shave:thumbup:
Gillette 55 Super Speed Red Tip - Derby Shave 2 RIP
3 Passes
WWR
CWS
Qed Alum
Em's Minty WH
Santal ASB
Lucky Tiger 3 roses hair Tonic
Finish with Santal EDT

BBS:thumbup:

[qhsdoitall]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=6768

Nice stuff and the packaging looks first rate.

[qhsdoitall]

I went for the luxury shave today. Put the puck of C&E Almond into the shave bowl and just lather, lather, lather until it flowed all over the place. Damn the torpedoes full lather ahead.

[Mottern Man]

No shave today. :confused:


First miss of the year. :eek:

Reading Dr. Seuss again?

[ouch]

After a day off, I need a special treatment.

Bon Ami pre shave
Home Depot plunger/exfoliator
Bed, Bath, and Beyond best badger butt brush
Gillette's finest razor
Scrubbing Bubbles Lemon
Rainbow 100% isopropyl alcohol a/s, unscented
Lysol edt decant (thanks, Rik)

[Baloosh]

After a day off, I need a special treatment.

Bon Ami pre shave
Home Depot plunger/exfoliator
Bed, Bath, and Beyond best badger butt brush
Gillette's finest razor
Scrubbing Bubbles Lemon
Rainbow 100% isopropyl alcohol a/s, unscented
Lysol edt decant (thanks, Rik)

:biggrin: :thumbup: :ihih:

[Kyle]

Due to a banquet that I had on the schedule for this evening, today was a two-shave day.

Shave #1
Shavemac Custom Silvertip
Merkur LH w/ Derby
D.R. Harris Arlington SC
Lucky Tiger Toner
Proraso Post
Bijan EDT

Shave #2
Proraso Pre
Simpson's PJ3
Merkur LH w/ Derby
Trumper's Sandalwood
Lucky Tiger Toner
Trumper's Lime Skin Food
Trumper's Eucris

This morning's shave was so good that the second shave was a mere two-pass with a little T&C.

[Mottern Man]

Lysol?

SO you shave with Derby Lemon too?

Great post Ouch! now lets see how many noobies we can fool!:lol: :thumbup1:

[rtaylor61]

I'm an open minded guy. And since I shave at night, I almost passed on shaving since I got home just before midnight. So I thought I would try something different!

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=6770

Something quick and easy. But which one to use? Oh, the decisions we face as shavers. I could not decide. So, time for a coin toss.


To make it easy, heads for a Quattro, tails would be the Sensor.


I tossed a shiny new quarter. It was almost like it was stuck in the air, turning over and over, finally dropping to it's resting place.


I have to admit, I didn't like the outcome.








It landed on edge!

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=6771

I've got to admit, the shave was close. The razor burn was outstanding, and when followed by a splash of Old Spice...yowza!

Randy

[Nick]

Sometimes you don't want to mess around, you just want a clean shave with no hassle. That's when I pick up the Braun. Its self-cleaning base station means no muss, no fuss, unlike my PITA Vision that's caked in layers upon layers of soap scum (ick).

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=6772

-Nick

[Antique Hoosier]

I considered the options went with the Schick they are so pretty and don't buzz in my ear..like the package says, they are Sensitive and Sensible plus the non slip rubber grip is a plus!

[Jim]

This is a great time saver for me,preshave,aftershave and fragrance in one step. I load the chamber of the razor with cream... Bam -BBS in 3 Minutes.:thumbup1:
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=6773&original=1 (http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=6773&c=74)

[PR22]

I'm going to have the break ranks and post a real SOTD, since I just had my first ever no nick shave!

HD / Derby
AOS Sandalwood PSO
KMF Cool Mint :001_wub: (Wow!)
AOS Lavender ASB
Thayers WH

Woo hoo!

[JBHoren]

1949 Schick "G4" (called the "66") w/Ted-Pella blade
Andreas custom silvertip badger brush
QED "Fresh Lime" shaving soap (hat-tip to Charles!)
No CVS styptic pencil
Publix witch-hazel

Woo-hoo! Lather 'n lubrication!! Three passes (WTG, ATG, and XTG), BBS face (and smellin' good) -- now I'm off to the gym!

[Taz]

After a day off, I need a special treatment.

Bon Ami pre shave
Home Depot plunger/exfoliator
Bed, Bath, and Beyond best badger butt brush
Gillette's finest razor
Scrubbing Bubbles Lemon
Rainbow 100% isopropyl alcohol a/s, unscented
Lysol edt decant (thanks, Rik)

Ouch you have been on a roll:jump: :jump: :jump: :jump:

[Dinder1]

Great shave!:thumbup: The Tullamore Dew really smoothed everything out.:drool:

[ouch]

That "Great Stuff" gives new meaning to the term "brushless".

[FloppyShoes]

Dovo 6/8
VP pure badger
MB Toasted Coconut
Adidas AS
Nivea Q10 lotion

quick shave to knock down the stubble. WTG, WTG, XTG

[boboakalfb]

Merkur Progress-IP
EJ for B&B Faux Horn Silvertip
SCS Almond SS
Pinaud Clubman AS lotion
Proraso Crema Liquida

[boboakalfb]

Merkur Progress-IP
SR-208
AOS Sandlewood SC
L'Occitane Cade Splash
L'Occitane Cade ASB
L'Occitane Eau du Badian

[Nick75]

Sunday:

Merkur Classic w/Feather (day 2)
EJ Large Super Badger
Taylors Avocado
Alum
Nivea ASB

[johnniegold]

after shower at the sink:

Merkur Gold Slant w/SG (2)
EJ BB medium
Proraso pre post
Tabac s/s
warm water rinse
touch up with disposable Gillette
cold water splash
touch up with styptic pencil
Thayers After Shave w/h
Thayers Lavender w/h
Tabac a/s
Tabac edt spray

skin looks good but it was a rough one today. Just gave another splash of Tabac a/s after shaving about 3 hours ago and the sting was still there.

[rtaylor61]

I'm going to have the break ranks and post a real SOTD, since I just had my first ever no nick shave!

HD / Derby
AOS Sandalwood PSO
KMF Cool Mint :001_wub: (Wow!)
AOS Lavender ASB
Thayers WH

Woo hoo!

Congratulations!!!

Randy

[GA400]

post shower;

Musgo Real SC
CE BB
Gillette Adjustable on 5
Derby Blade
Alum Bar
Thayer's Witch Hazel
Nivea extra soothing

Not BBS, but very comfortable shave

[Taz]

Simpson's PJ3 in Super sitting in the Shuttle Hot tub waiting for me to finish in the Shower
Dr. Harris Pre-Shave
Dr. Harris Lavender Cream
Gillette 41 Gold Old Style Barber Pole Aristocrat - Derby Shave 1
3 Passes
WWR
CWS
Qed Alum
Dickensons WH
QED Unscented ASB
Lucky Tiger 3 roses hair Tonic
Finish LP9 EDT

BBS:thumbup:

[180gVinyl]

Mad rush this morning before taking big 'un (eldest lad) to football

Gillette Super Adjustable w/Swedish
Super Badger brush
De Vergulde Hand soap
Proraso pre/post


YSL Rive Gauche PH EdT

[DoubleE]

Merkur long handle classic w/Feather blade
Plisson #10 HMW
D R Harris almond shaving soap
D R Harris pink aftershave
T&H 1805 EDT

[jeffb]

Merkur HD w/Feather
Vulfix 406
Tabac Shave Soap
Alum
Proraso ASB

This was my first attempt with a shaving soap, and overall it went well. I loaded the brush on the Tabac in a ceramic jar and built lather in a bowl. How do you all clean up when you use a shave soap? Do you just let the small amount of lather on the soap dry up, or do you rinse it off before putting the lid back on? Thanks.

Jeff

[DoubleE]

Merkur HD w/Feather
Vulfix 406
Tabac Shave Soap
Alum
Proraso ASB

This was my first attempt with a shaving soap, and overall it went well. I loaded the brush on the Tabac in a ceramic jar and built lather in a bowl. How do you all clean up when you use a shave soap? Do you just let the small amount of lather on the soap dry up, or do you rinse it off before putting the lid back on? Thanks.

Jeff

Jeff, I just wipe off the outside of whatever container I'm using. I then leave the container on the countertop until later in the day at which point I'll cover it and put it back in the cabinet.

[letterk]

I ran out of blades today :eek: , so I had to go to plan B.

Rusty axe
Slate hone
Vintage Duct Tape Strop
Lathered up with Lithium Grease
$.99 Home Depot Synthetic Brush
E-Z Patch to fill in the nicks
A light coat of Elmers Wood Glue to sooth and seal

All I can say is that this is the first razor I've used that gave me a splinter. I'm starting to feel a little light-headed and my jaw is getting stiff. I better go lay down for a bit.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=6779

[jeffb]

Jeff, I just wipe off the outside of whatever container I'm using. I then leave the container on the countertop until later in the day at which point I'll cover it and put it back in the cabinet.

Thanks, that is pretty much what I did.

Jeff

[perry]

Not a normal SOTD poster, but.. I was at Target today and decided to pick up a tub of Proraso Pre/Post and, of course, had to use it tonight. So:

Proraso Pre/Post
Fat Boy w/ Merkur on day 2
B&B Finest
MB Rosemary & Mint superlathered with Proraso
Alum
Thayer's Original toner w/ Aloe
Aqua Velva Ice Blue Sport slash
Proraso ASB

The superlather felt great! :w00t:

A very "cool" shave. 20 minutes later and I can still feel the cooling effect of everything. Pretty smooth shave. :thumbup1: This was the first time I've used a Merkur since the second week I started shaving with a DE -- can't tell why they are so frowned up really. I probably won't buy more because I get shaves that are just as good from the cheaper Derby's, but I won't kick em to the curb.

[guenron]

Merkur Futur with Derby Extra
Truefitt & Hill Large Regency Super Badger
Taylor of Old BS Eton College Shaving Cream
Taylor of Old BS Eton College After Shave Splash
Taylor of Old BS Eton College Eau de Cologne
Taylor of Old BS Eton College Deodorant

[Jim]

Merkur Futur with Derby Extra
Truefitt & Hill Large Regency Super Badger
Taylor of Old BS Eton College Shaving Cream
Taylor of Old BS Eton College After Shave Splash
Taylor of Old BS Eton College Eau de Cologne
Taylor of Old BS Eton College Deodorant

Thats a lot of Old BS Ron!

[Austin]

:biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:

[Baloosh]

Hot shower
Proraso Pre-Post in shower
B&B Standard Horn
MamaBear's Orange/Patchouli/Menthol cream (:drool: :001_wub:)
'66 Slim Adjustable w/ 7am V3 blade (Day 2)
Warm water rinse
Cold water rinse
Aqua Velva A/S splash
Cold water rinse
QED DaVinci Water
MamaBear's Menthol A/S milk

Beauty of a shave.

[Zeni]

Sometimes you don't want to mess around, you just want a clean shave with no hassle. That's when I pick up the Braun. Its self-cleaning base station means no muss, no fuss, unlike my PITA Vision that's caked in layers upon layers of soap scum (ick).

-Nick

How does the red stuff in the metallic tube work for you? I always thought I'd look dashing in red. :biggrin:

[Stauff]

Refreshing shave to start the week:

Trumper Limes cream
Simpson polo 8 best
Merkur HD
Derby extra blade (first time = :smile:)
Proraso AS
DR Harris Aftershaving Milk

[Nick]

How does the red stuff in the metallic tube work for you? I always thought I'd look dashing in red. :biggrin:
It's fantastic, in fact, whenever I wear it, I feel like singing.

loWrI1FneSM
(A couple questionable words, don't play if you're at work or don't care for the S and A words.)

-Nick :wink:

[Areler67]

Monday :
Omega pura setola brush
MB masculine musk SS
Fat Boy with Tesco blade (day 2-2 passes)
Weleda ASB
Boots Freshwood AS