SOTD Monday Mar 13-Sunday Mar 19

[guenron]

Merkur Vision with Feather PtInox
AOS Pure Badger
QED Badger & Blade Shaving Stick
QED Rose-Geranium Hydrosol
T&H Classic Aftershave Balm
Geo. F. Trumper Sylvester Cologne


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1664

[crackstar]

Kent brush
Merkur Vision
Arko Cool shaving cream
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer

I couldn't resist shaving today, although I have a bit of the flu. :frown: I think I'll go back to sleep now!

Jeff

[DoubleE]

Gillette HD adjustable
T&H Turnback
T&H almond shaving cream
QED DaVinci water
T&H classic ASB
T&H Trafalgar cologne

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1665

[Scotto]

Shower: Molton Brown Black Pepper Recharge body wash, Baxters shampoo, Nancy Boy conditioner and face wash

Shave:
Merkur slantbar with Euro-Gillette blade
SR-208 brush
Arran Aromatics Vetiver shave cream
QED DVH20
L'Occitane CADE ASB

L'Occitane Vetiver cologne

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1660

[joel]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1532

[Austin]

Merkur Progress razor
AOS shave brush
Altesse shaving soap
Prorasso balm
T&H Spanish Leather EDT

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1666

[rtaylor61]

Andrew,

How is the Altesse Shaving Soap?

Randy

[Austin]

Andrew,

How is the Altesse Shaving Soap?

Randy

I got the soap from Vincent (Stuff493). I plan on writing a review soon.

Andrew

[rtaylor61]

Merkur HD Classic w/ Gillette from another continent
SR-208 Badger
Taylor's Eton College
Cars A/S Conditioner (thanks Andrew!)
Obsession Cologne

A great start to a Monday, if that's possible!

Randy

[ponyplayer]

Monday...

Merkur Futur w/new Euro Gillette blade.
Bic Metal
Vulfix 41 Silvertip
AOS Lavender cream (tube)
QED DaVinci H2O
CAR Peppermint a/s balm

SCS New Spice spritz


Excellent shave with the Euro Gillette blade.
I am really becoming a fan of the AOS cream...I know it is expensive but I think it performs really well and I find the scent to my liking.

This is my first time using the Vulfix brush and I loved every moment of it.

Patrick

[ouch]

Vulfix 2235
Slantbar with Merkur
AOS Lemon cream (spring is in the air)
DaVinci water
Proraso crema liquida dopobarba

[Justso]

A Little late posting this one..

Zirh "Clean" Face wash
Merkur Vision - Persona Blade
Shavemac SMF
T&H Ultimate Comfort Shave Cream
QED DaVinci H20
T&H Ultimate Comfort ASB
T&H Spanish Leather EDT

[mrob]

Merkur Vision (first time!)
Trumpers Sandalwood
SR101
Nivea A/S balm

[DoubleE]

Gillette HD adjustable
Simpson's Duke # 2 best - after 4 passes & touch up
Trumper's violet shaving soap
QED rose hydrosol
Trumper's coral skin food
Trumper's wild fern

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1668

[Austin]

Merkur Progress razor
SMF brush
Coates Rose shave cream
Harris Milk
Musgo Real #3 EDC

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1669

[Scotto]

Shower: Baxters Italian Lime-Pomegranite body wash and shampoo, Nancy Boy conditioner and face wash

Shave:
Merkur slantbar with Euro-Gillette blade
SR3124 brush
Taylors Rose
Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel
Coral Skin Food

T&H Trafalgar cologne (not shown)

My face was feeling so good after the Thayers, that I bagged the Aftershave Milk. This product is climbing to the top of my favorite aftershave products.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1661

[guenron]

Merkur Vision with Feather PtInox
Truefitt & Hill Small Superbadger
Bronnley Shave Cream (Sample)
QED DaVinci Water
Bronnley Aftershave Balm (Sample)
Geo. F. Trumper Wild Fern


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1675

[joel]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1533

[Justso]

Zirh "Clean" wash...
Hot Towel Wraps
T&H 1805 Shaving Cream
Shavemac XL
Merkur Vision-Persona Blade :thumbup1:
QED DaVinci Water
T&H 1805 EDT

One of my best shaves in a LONG time..:w00t:

[murchmb]

Merkur Progress w/ Feather blade
Vulfix 2234
Surrey Deluxe Shave Soap
Spritz of QED DaVanci Water
Naturade Aloe

My first time using Surrey. It has a pleasant, soapy scent. I got a close shave but now have a mild, warm glow. I need to work with it for a few more shaves before making a verdict.

[ouch]

Shower: Baxters Italian Lime-Pomegranite body wash and shampoo, Nancy Boy conditioner and face wash

Shave:
Merkur slantbar with Euro-Gillette blade
SR3124 brush
Taylors Rose
Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel
Coral Skin Food

T&H Trafalgar cologne (not shown)

My face was feeling so good after the Thayers, that I bagged the Aftershave Milk. This product is climbing to the top of my favorite aftershave products.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1661

Except for the brush and blade, I had the identical shave, so I shamelessly stole your photo. The Thayer's has been a mainstay here for the longest time- it's wonderful stuff. It has the perfect amount of aloe to make it feel like a "real" a/s, without being heavy. Smells great, too.

Try their lavender, too. If you don't know where to get some, you know where to get some.:tongue_sm

[Scotto]

I had low expectations of the Thayers, but I am very impressed. Feels darn good on your mug, is very soothing, and actually is fairly moisturizing with the aloe in it. My local earthy-crunchy store carries all the scents, and I'll definitely be buying more.

[ouch]

Whole Foods has all of them for around 8-9 bucks for a nice sized bottle. It has become my first line of defense. The rose smells the best, but the lavender is ok.

[crackstar]

Savile Row badger brush
Dovo straight razor
Arko shaving soap
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Swiss Pitralon aftershave

Although I'm still nursing a flu, I couldn't resist a shave this morning, and I really enjoyed it! :smile: Then I had some orange juice, and went back to sleep.

Jeff

[Rik]

Schick Injector Adjustable with Schick Blade
Shavemac XXL Silver Tip
L'Occitane Cade Shaving Soap
L'Occitane Eau des Bergers After Shave
L'Occitane Cade After Shave Balm
L'Occitane Eau des 4 Voleurs EdT

[guenron]

Merkur Vision with Feather PtInox
Ed. Jagger for Crabtree and Evelyn Superbadger
Bronnley Shaving Cream
QED Peppermint Tonic
Bronnley Aftershave Balm
Roger et Gallet Vetyver Eau de Toilette


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1677

[DoubleE]

Gillette HD adjustable
Edwin Jagger for C&E super badger
C&E Nomand shaving cream
C&E Nomand ASB
C&E Nomad EDT

[Scotto]

Shower: Asquith and Somerset Coconut Creme bar. Baxters shampoo, Nancy Boy conditioner and face wash

Shave:
Merkur Slantbar with Euro-Gillette blade
T&H ebony super badger
Trumpers Coconut
Trumpers Wild Fern Aftershave
(Didn't use the hydrosol shown in picture)

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1672

This was one of my top five shaves, ever. My face felt so darn good afterwards. I am very impressed with the Trumpers Coconut; I may change my opinion of them based on this product.

[joel]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1534

[Justso]

Zirh "Clean" Citrus Face Wash
Hot Towel Wrap
Shavemac XL Silvertip
Mr. Taylor Cream :w00t:
Merkur Vision- Persona Blade
QEDman DaVinci Water
Mr. Taylor EDT

[mrob]

Best shave yet! I had a late morning, so got to the ritual a bit later than usual. Just as I was on my way upstairs I thought to peek outside the front door, just in case the UPS truck had made a stop. When what to my wondering eyes should appear. . .but a box of new Nancy Boy stuff. I ripped it open and had my first, long awaited NB shave. . .

Merkur Vision, opened up a bit wider--niiiice. Only 1 small nick--whew.
SR 101 brush
NB shave cream
NB A/S

I screwed up the courage to try a 2 pass with the Vision, and it went pretty well--by faaaar my closest shave yet--tried a hot towel for a minute or so, too--another new trick--for me.

And I love the sig scent from Nancy Boy--and I suspect my wife will like it, too--always helpful!

[Austin]

Gillette Aristocrat razor
Saint Charles brush
Saint Charles Summer shave soap (Green apples)
Trumpers Bay Rum cologne

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1676

[ouch]

Vulfix 2135
Merkur LH w/ Merkur
St. Charles rose soap (tnaks, SB!)
Thayer's rose petal witch hazel
Coral skin food


Did something I never do- used the same scent two days in a row, as well as the same a/s treatment. Couldn't resist.

[crackstar]

I had a nice shower this morning, and a minute or 2 after I got out of the tub, I felt dizzy, queezy, and I had a terrible cold sweat that nearly knocked me down.

Omega brush
Merkur Vision
Arko Moist shaving cream
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Mennen Skin Bracer original aftershave
It took me almost an hour to shave, I had to stop and sit a few times. :frown: :frown:

Jeff

[Scotto]

Jeff,

Go see a physician, my friend!

[Nick]

I'm with Scotto on this one Jeff.

That kind of reaction ain't normal. You need to get to a doc the sooner the better bud.

-Nick

[crackstar]

Scotto, Nick, my wife's taking me tomorrow morning, I have an appointment at 9:30. Again, I appreciate the concern.

Jeff

[rtaylor61]

Jeff,

Be sure and take some of our Arko items with you. You may have "Arkoitis"!

Seriously, best of luck with our appointment.

Randy

[crackstar]

Kent brush
Merkur Vision
Arko Sensitive shaving cream
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Mennen Skin Bracer aftershave

Thanks again guys for your concern and wishes, you really are gentlemen. God bless you all.

Jeff :smile:

[guenron]

Jeff,
Are you keeping your hydration up? With flu dehydration often brings on such symptoms.

[guenron]

Merkur Vision with Feather PtInox
Savile Row 3128 Silvertip
L'Occitane CADE Shaving Soap
QED Lemon Verbena Tonic
L'Occitane L'Occitan Aftershave Balm
L'Occitane Vétyver Eau de Toilette


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1679

[Scotto]

Shower: Molton Brown Re-Charge Black Pepper Bodywash, Baxters shampoo, Nancy Boy conditioner and face wash

Shave:
Merkur slantbar with Euro-Gillette blade
Shavemac "Scotto Special" brush
Tabac soap
QED Lemon Verbena tonic (not DaVinci water shown in photo)
L'Occitane CADE ASB

Tabac EdT

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1673

The Tabac is just gorgeous. Great product.

[mrob]

Another very close and smooth shave!

SR101 brush
Proraso SC in the green tube
Merkur Vision (I think I'm getting the hang of this thing)
Nancy Boy A/S
a splash of Thayers Witch Hazel Lavender

[Austin]

Gillette Aristocrat razor
SMF II brush
Trumpers Coconut Oil shave cream
Hydrolast Peppermint balm
Lolita Lempicka EDT

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1681

[joel]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1535

[TomH]

Oh yes, this was a great shave today (evening here), dark and cold outside...

-Gillette TTO with (my last) Feather blade
-SMFII brush (absolute unbelievable :w00t: )
-Pre shave>Proraso Crema Pre E Dopo Barba
-Proraso Sapone Da Barba
-After shave>Swiss Pitralon (What else??? and a little bit to cool for Proraso)

I love it :thumbup1: :thumbup1:

Regards

Thomas:001_rolle :001_rolle

[crackstar]

Yes, I am Ron, I drink a lot of water and orange juice. Thank God a million times, the examination went perfect today, so it's just a matter of a couple more days, and I'll be right as rain again.
Thanks again for your concern, my friend. :smile:

Jeff

[Rusty Shackleford]

Shower:
Freedom Farms Spice Bay Rum Body/Shampoo Bar Soap

Shave:
Hot Wrap
Boar Brush
Freedom Farms Spice Bay Rum Glyc. Soap
Gillette Super Speed
Merkur Blade
Lucky Tiger Bay Rum (Nice easy-going, mellow scent. Lingers quite sometime.)
:thumbup1:
-Pary

[Rik]

Shower
St. Charles Shave New Spice Body Wash

Shave
Merkur Vision with Merkur Blade
St. Charles Shave Badger
St. Charles Shave Citrus Basil Shaving Soap
St. Charles Shave New Spice After Shave Balm
St. Charles Shave Buttercreme
St. Charles Shave New Spice EdT

[Rik]

Shower
Crabtree & Evelyn Sandalwood Body Wash

Shave
7/8 Discuswerfer 1000
Simpsons Persian Jar #2 Silver Tip
Crabtree & Evelyn Sandalwood Shaving Soap
Crabtree & Evelyn Sandalwood After Shave Balm
Crabtree & Evelyn Sandalwood EdT

[rschul2]

Merkur Futur w/ Feather Platinum Blade
Simpsons Chubby 1 in Super
Proraso Shave Soap
QEDman DaVinci Water
CAR Hydrolast Lime/Green Tea Aftershave Balm

[crackstar]

Omega brush
Dovo straight
Olivia bay rum shaving cream
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Yves Saint-Laurent Pour Homme edt

a great shave today, it sure felt good to use my Dovo after a whole week of the Vision, which mind you is also a hell of a nice shave! :wink:

Jeff

[DoubleE]

Gillette HD adjustable
Vulfix 2235
Taylor's avocado shaving cream
QED rose hydrosol
Feather ASB
Musgo #2 EDT

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1685

[Justso]

Zirh "Clean" Citrus Face Wash
QEDman Patchouli/Tea Tree/Peppermint Shave Stick
Shavemac XL
Merkur Vision-Persona Blade
QEDman DaVinci Water
T&H ASB
T&H Spanish Leather EDT

[mrob]

Shower
Nancy Boy signature scent soap
Paul Mitchell Tea Tree shampoo

Shave
Proraso pre-shave cream (first time)
Trumpers Sandalwood cream
Merkur Vision
CAR peppermint A/S (first time, also)

Great shave today--the Proraso pre-shave cream is a neat product--left my face with a real tingle, not unpleasant, but very different--also seemed to leave a good, slick layer under the shave cream--the CAR A/S is also different from the Nancy Boy after shave I used yesterday; thicker, a tad gummier, and left my face with a slight rubbery feeling--again, not unpleasant, but different. The peppermint in the A/S leaves a refeshing tingle on the skin, which I really like--but. . .I think the Nancy Boy is more to my liking as an after shave choice. Time alone will tell. . .

[guenron]

Merkur Vision with Feather PtInox
Kent BK-12 Silvertip
Coates Lime Shaving Cream
Truefitt and Hill Extract of West Indian Limes Aftershave Balm
Truefitt and Hill Extract of West Indian Limes Cologne
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1686

[ponyplayer]

Friday...

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Merkur Futur w/ Euro Gillette
Bic Metal for upperlip & touchup
Simpson PJ1 Best
Nancy Boy cream
Nancy Boy a/s gel

Czech & Speake Frankincense & Myrrh edt (decant)

Not a bad shave. This is my first time using the Nancy Boy products and I find the scent interesting. I like the a/s when it first goes on but it dries a bit too "sticky" for my taste but then again, I've been spoiled with the CAR a/s balm.

The Czech & Speake just seemed like a nice scent for St. Patrick's Day :)

Have a good day and a great weekend.

Patrick

[Rusty Shackleford]

Happy St. Patrick's Day Everyone:biggrin:

Shower:
Freedom Farms Eucalyptus-Mint Goats Milk Soap

Shave:
Hot Wrap
Proraso Pre/Post Cream
Boar Brush
Classic Shavings Menthol Glyc.
Gillette HD Adjustable w/Merkur Blade
Lucky Tiger Aspen A/S

-Pary

[joel]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1536

Taylors Lavender
Simpson PJ2
Feather Straight (W/Super blades)
Avalon Lavender Moisture cream
Penhaligons Lavandula :biggrin: :thumbup1:

[Scotto]

Shower: C&E Nomad bodywash, T&H West Indian Limes Shampoo, Nancy Boy conditioner and face wash

Shave:
Merkur slantbar with Euro-Gillette blade
Savile Row super badger
Taylors Mr. Taylors
QED DVH20
D.R. Harris Aftershaving milk

Taylors Mr. Taylors cologne.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1674

[Austin]

Gillette Aristocrat razor
SMF II brush
Saint Charles Summer shave soap
Hydrolast Lime & Green Tea balm
Acca Kappa White Moss EDT

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1687

[Rik]

Shower
Burt's Bees Peppermint Bath Soap

Shave
Merkur Slant Bar with Merkur Blade
Savile Row SR-208 Super Badger
QEDman Peppermint Shave Stick
CAR Peppermint A/S "conditioner"
St. Charles Shave New Spice EdT

[crackstar]

Savile Row brush
Dovo straight razor
Arko shaving soap (my favorite!)
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Arko Commando aftershave/cologne

I swear I'm addicted to Arko!!! :lol: :thumbup1:

Jeff

[mrob]

Shower: Nancy Boy soap--sig scent; Paul Mitchell Tea Tree shampoo--inviiiigorating!

Shave: SR101 brush, Coates Lime SC, Vision (the monster nicked me!), Thayers witch hazel in lavender, CAR A/S (very niiiiice!)

Aside from the nick, an excellent experience!

[Austin]

Gillette Adjustable razor
AOS shave brush
Gentlemens Quarter Rose shave soap
Baxter balm
Acca Kappa Cedro EDT

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1689

[AACJ]

Shower:

Crabrtee and Evelyn Sandalwood Hair and Body Wash

Shave:

Feather Artist Club RG with ProSuper Blade
Schick Injector with Feather ProSuper Blade
Taylors of Old Bond Street Lavander Shaving Cream

Scent:

George Trumpers Sandalwood Cologne


BTW, I shaved off the goatee!! I enjoyed the shave the Feather str8 produced so much, I gave it a whole workout.

[joel]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1538

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1539

ROSE DAY!

Dovo 5/8 Genuine Mother of Pearl
Simpsons Polo 12
Trumpers Rose Shaving Cream
DR Harris Pink Aftershave
Trumpers Coral Skinfood
Penhaligons Hammam Boquet

[Scotto]

Shower: C&E Sandalwood body wash, baxters shampoo, Nancy Boy conditioner and mild facial wash

Shave:
Merkur slantbar with Euro-Gillette blade
Edwin Jagger for C&E super badger
C&E Aromatic Sandalwood cream
Em's "balancing" AS Splash
C&E Sandalwood ASB

C&E Sandalwood cologne

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1690

[Rik]

13/16 Dubl Duck Wonderedge
Simpsons Persian Jar #2 Silver Tip
QEDman Bay Rum and QEDman Peppermint Shave Sticks
Dominica Bay Rum After Shave Splash
CAR Peppermint A/S "conditioner"
Geo F. Trumper Bay Rum EdT

The bay rum and peppermint is an incredible combination!

[guenron]

Merkur Vision with Feather PtInox
Savile Row 208 Superbadger
Crabtree & Evelyn Sandalwood Shaving Cream
QEDman DaVinci Water
Crabtree & Evelyn Sandalwood Aromatic Aftershave Balm
Crabtree & Evelyn Sandalwood Eau de Toilette


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1711

[crackstar]

Ron, that's the best from Savile Row, don't you agree?

Jeff

[guenron]

Ron, that's the best from Savile Row, don't you agree?

Jeff
While the Savile Row 208 is really a SUPER brush, I find my Savile Row 3128 to be the Number 1 brush in my stable.

[Scotto]

Shower: Baxters Italian Lime-Pomegranite bodywash and shampoo, Nancy Boy conditioner and face wash

Shave:
Merkur Slantbar with Euro-Gillette blade
SR3124 brush
T&H Almond cream
QED DVH20
D.R. Harris Aftershaving Milk

Penhaligon's Endymion EdT

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/files/1/8/IMG_1992_1_1.JPG

[crackstar]

Edwin Jagger brush
Dovo straight razor
Gold-Dachs Spezial shaving soap
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Mennen Skin Bracer Classic aftershave lotion

hey, I bet my Arko stuff was wondering "is Jeff mad at us?" :lol: :lol: But seriously, this soap is also the bomb. :thumbup1: :thumbup1:

Jeff

[Austin]

Gillette Adj. razor
Saint Charles brush
Saint Charles Shamrock shave soap
Harris Pink AS
Trumpers Bay Rum cologne

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1716

[crackstar]

Andrew, I wish I knew where to get my mitts on a nice bay rum aftershave from Pinaud or somewhere. :rolleyes:

Jeff

[Kyle]

Derby loaded Merkur HD
Taylor's Lavender Cream
Thayer's Rose Petal Witch Hazel
Cornhuskers lotion (as a/s) mixed with jojoba oil
light dusting of Pinaud Talc
Crusellas Rosa

[Austin]

Jeff, I hear many good things about this balm from St. Johns http://stjohnsbayrum.com/category.php?category_id=1 .

[rtaylor61]

Jeff, Classic stocks Clubman Bay Rum (http://www.classicshaving.com/catalog/item/522960/199577.htm), along with many other Pinaud options.

Randy

[crackstar]

Andrew, Randy, thanks a mill! Tomorrow, I'm placing an order for the 2 bay rum aftershaves from St Johns and Pinaud.

Jeff

[mrob]

Shower: T-Gel shampoo, Nancy Boy sig scent soap

Shave: Vision, Coates Tea Tree SC, Thayers Lavender witch hazel, Proraso Pre-shave as an A/S

Not a great shave today. I was a bit skittish to avoid a nick from yesterday, so went gently and left some stubble in one area.

Also, I'm just not sure about the Coates SC--I was unimpressed with the Coates Lime yesterday, and the Tea Tree left me cold, too. Neither lathered too great--seemed watery--and the smell on both was barely there. I bought these from Know Cigar on closeout for $19/tub, and I wonder if there was a reason the stuff was so cheap??? Anyone else buy Coates from Knox and have a similar experience?

I do like the Proraso as an A/S, though--never would have thought to try it this way without reading about it on a forum--thanks! Its smooth, leaves the skin feeling soft and smooth, and feels great--invigorating.

Mitch

[joel]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1537

[guenron]

Shower: T-Gel shampoo, Nancy Boy sig scent soap

Shave: Vision, Coates Tea Tree SC, Thayers Lavender witch hazel, Proraso Pre-shave as an A/S

Not a great shave today. I was a bit skittish to avoid a nick from yesterday, so went gently and left some stubble in one area.

Also, I'm just not sure about the Coates SC--I was unimpressed with the Coates Lime yesterday, and the Tea Tree left me cold, too. Neither lathered too great--seemed watery--and the smell on both was barely there. I bought these from Know Cigar on closeout for $19/tub, and I wonder if there was a reason the stuff was so cheap??? Anyone else buy Coates from Knox and have a similar experience?

I do like the Proraso as an A/S, though--never would have thought to try it this way without reading about it on a forum--thanks! Its smooth, leaves the skin feeling soft and smooth, and feels great--invigorating.

Mitch
Mitch,
Are you using a brush? I have used the three Coates SCs that I purchased from KC and found them to be really enjoyable creams. Very, very lubricating with tons of lather to spare. By the by, while $19 is somewhat more reasonable for Coates, I do not find the term CHEAP applicable!:001_rolle

[guenron]

Merkur Vision with Feather PtInox
Vulfix Old Original #41Superbadger
Coates Rose Shaving Cream
QED Rose Water
Crusellas Rosa 1800 Authentico Kolonia


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1717

[mrob]

Mitch,
Are you using a brush? I have used the three Coates SCs that I purchased from KC and found them to be really enjoyable creams. Very, very lubricating with tons of lather to spare. By the by, while $19 is somewhat more reasonable for Coates, I do not find the term CHEAP applicable!:001_rolle

Yes, I'm using a brush--have had good luck with Trumpers Sandalwood, Proraso and Nancy Boy, but just can't get the Coates to produce much lather. Odd?

[guenron]

Yes, I'm using a brush--have had good luck with Trumpers Sandalwood, Proraso and Nancy Boy, but just can't get the Coates to produce much lather. Odd?
Yes, sounds like you are a bit shy on product and long on H2O. That's why I thought you were trying to use it as a brushless.. I do not know what technique you are using, nor the type of brush, but whatever it is try something different. If you are using a nurdle picked out by finger, try dipping and twisting your brush and then building a lather. In the last two weeks I have used six different brands of shaving cream and I can say that without reservation that Coates was not the least in performance.. Good stuff that was as good as (or better than) any other..