SOTD Monday April 3 - Sunday April 9

[DoubleE]

Merkur Vision w/Feather blade
Simpson's Polo 8 best
C&E sandalwood shaving soap
QEDman DaVinci water
C&E sandalwood ASB
C&E sandalwood EDT

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1846

[Scotto]

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

Shave:
Merkur Futur with Merkur blade
Shavmac "Scotto Special" brush
T&H soap
QED DVH20
D.R. Harris AfterShaving Milk

T&H 1805

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1836

[guenron]

Merkur Longhandle Classic with Euro Gillette
êShave Ceci est une pipe
QED Bergamot Shavestick
Body Works Javari Aftershave Balm
Body Works Javari Eau de Toilette


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1847

[Justso]

Zirh Face Wash
Taylor's Almond Cream
Shavemac SMF I
Merkur Vision-Persona Blade
QEDman DaVinci Water
Trumper's Lime Skin Food
Trumper's Curzon EDT :thumbup1:

[Austin]

Gillette Toggle razor
SMF brush
Nancy Boy shave cream
Jasons Beard Therapy
Acca Kappa Cedro EDT

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1848

[joel]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1553

[TomH]

Monday's shave:

-Merkur Classic LH with Merkur blade
-Muehle badger brush
-Tea-tree & Peppermint shaving soap
-Proraso AS-balm

Thomas

[Rik]

Merkur Slant Bar with Merkur Blade
Edwin Jagger Small Best Badger

QEDman Badger & Blade Shave Stick
Proraso After Shave Cream
CAR Peppermint A/S "conditioner"

Badger & Blade Cologne

[crackstar]

Omega brush
Merkur Vision
Arko shaving soap (my cherished soap!) :smile:
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Grey Flannel edt

Every time I shave with this stuff, I feel so great. I love everything about it. I mean everything! :thumbup1: :jump: :badger:

Jeff

[DoubleE]

Omega brush
Merkur Vision
Arko shaving soap (my cherished soap!) :smile:
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Grey Flannel edt

Every time I shave with this stuff, I feel so great. I love everything about it. I mean everything! :thumbup1:

Jeff

Jeff, I'm getting mixed signals here, do you like it or not????????

[crackstar]

Jerry, I love it. It's my favorite! :biggrin:

Jeff

[Justso]

next time, just come out and tell us how you really feel. :wink:

[Kyle]

Derby loaded Merkur HD
Vulfix #41
Tom's of Maine Conditioning Shave Cream
Rose Hip Seed Oil & Proraso post
Pinaud Shave Talc

[crackstar]

Justso, after I take a shave with Arko I feel like this! :jump: :badger: :a50: In other words, I feel great!

Jeff

[rtaylor61]

Merkur HD Classic
Taylor's Lavender Shaving Soap
SMF Brush
Thayer's Lavender Witch Hazel
Azzarro Pure Lavender EDT

Randy

[crackstar]

Omega brush
Merkur Vision
Arko Moist shaving cream (so cool and fresh!) :smile: :smile:
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Bulgari Notte edt

Jeff

[DoubleE]

Merkur Vision w/Feather blade
Vulfix 2235
Trumper's rose shaving cream
QED rose hydrosol
Trumper's coral skin food
Trumper's wild fern

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1851

[Scotto]

Shower: C&E Sandalwood body wash, Baxters shampoo, Nancy Boy Conditioner and face wash

Shave:
Merkur Futur with Merkur blade
Edwin Jagger for C&E super badger
Vulfix "Sandalwood" cream
Em's "balancing" AS splash
C&E Sandalwood ASB

C&E Sandalwood cologne

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1837

[guenron]

Merkur Long-handled Classic with Euro Gillette
Kent BK-12 Silvertip
Crabtree and Evelyn Sandalwood Shaving Soap
Crabtree and Evelyn Aromatic Sandalwood Aftershave Balm
Crabtree and Evelyn Sandalwood Eau de Toilette (To HE double hockey sticks with etiquette! I literally bathed in the stuff!):tongue_sm


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1853

[rschul2]

Dovo Shavette w/ Fromm Blade
Simpsons Polo 10 Super
Castle Forbes Lime Shave Cream
Kiehl's Blue Herbal Astringent
CAR Hydrolast Lime/Green Tea Aftershave Balm

[AACJ]

Crabtree and Evelyn Sandalwood Shave Soap
SMF I Shave Brush (no bowl)
Mekur Classic with Feather DE blade

Floris Santal Cologne

[SSLStudio]

- Gillette Superspeed loaded with Lord blade
- D.R Harris Almond creme
- Shaving Oil Mr Clean Cuts (www.ancientwisdom.biz)
-Tweezer pure badger
- beauty minerals dead sea aftershave balm for men.
_ A/s ALEX (some brand from Prague )

[joel]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1554

Simpson Polo 12
Merkur Slant Bar
Feather PT Stainless blade
Aqua Velva Ice Sport a/s Splash
T&H Shave Soap
Taylor Mr. Sidney's Cologne

[Austin]

Gillette adj. razor
SMF II brush
Floris Santal shave cream
Harris Pink AS
Floris Santal EDT

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1852

[PoshRichM]

Merkur HD/Merkur blade (third day)
Vulfix 2234
Nancy Boy cream
Cold water

Excellent shave!

-Rich

[Rik]

Merkur Slant Bar with Merkur Blade
Savile Row SR208 Super Badger

QEDman Peppermint Shave Stick
PRÉ de PROVENCE After Shave Balm

Geo F. Trumper Bay Rum EdT

[Kevin]

Merkur Slant Bar w/Israeli blade
Savile Row SR212
Taylor's Avocado
QED DaVinci water
Baxter's ASB

[Kyle]

Merkur HD with Derby blades
Vulfix #41
Tom's of Maine Refreshing Mint Shave Cream
Thayer's Rose Petal Witch Hazel
Lucky Tiger a/s conditioner

[crackstar]

Omega brush
Dovo straight razor
Arko shaving soap (terrific!) :thumbup1: :thumbup1: :thumbup1:
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Pinaud Bay Rum aftershave (smells beautiful!) :smile: :smile:

one of the best shaves I ever had, because I enjoyed it so much! :smile: :smile:

Jeff

[DoubleE]

Merkur Vision w/Feather blade
Simpson's Polo 8 best
Trumper's violet shaving soap
QEDman DaVinci water
Trumper's coral skin food

[Justso]

Zirh "Clean" Face Wash
Trumper's Violet :smile:
Shavemac XL Silvertip
Merkur Vision-Personna Blade
QEDman Rose Hydrosol
Trumper's Lime Skin Food
Perry Ellis EDT

[AACJ]

ditto of yesterday for today:

Crabtree and Evelyn Sandalwood Shave Soap
SMF I Shave Brush (no bowl)
Mekur Classic with Feather DE blade

Floris Santal Cologne

[guenron]

Merkur Longhandled Classic with Euro Gillette
Savile Row 3128
Geo. F. Trumpers Rose Shaving Soap in a Bowl
QED Rose Water
Truefitt & Hill Classic Aftershave Balm
Pierre Cardin Insatiable Eau de Toilette


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1858

[Austin]

Merkur Progress razor
AOS shave brush
Gentlemans Quarter beta shave cream
Lucky Tiger AS Toner
Taylors Shaving Shop EDT

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1855

[Kyle]

Merkur Slant with Feather Blade
Vulfix #41
Taylor's Lavender
jojoba oil
Lucky Tiger a/s Toner
Pinaud Shave Talc

[joel]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1555

[PoshRichM]

Merkur HD w/ new Merkur blade
Vulfix 2234
Proraso Green Tube
Cold water

-Rich

[TomH]

Wednesday shave...

-Gillette Adj.LH with Merkur blade
-Muehle badger brush
-Nancy Boy shaving cream (mmm, delicious:001_rolle )
-Will G's AS-balm #7

[Rik]

Merkur Slant Bar with Merkur Blade
St. Charles Shave Badger Brush

St. Charles Shave Shamrock Shaving Soap
Truefitt & Hill 1805 After Shave Balm

Truefitt & Hill 1805 EdT

[murchmb]

Trying to get a comparison of both straight razors.

Vulfix 2234
Will G's Unscented Shea Soap w/ 1 pump of Kiss My Face Cool Mint
One pass down half of face with J.S. Holler straight
One pass down other half with Case Red Imp straight
Two passes + cleanup with Merkus Progress w/ Feather blade
Spritz of DaVinci Water
Proraso ASB

[Scotto]

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

Shave:
Merkur Futur with Merkur blade
SR-208 brush (not brush shown in pic)
AOS Lavender
QED DVH20
D.R. Harris AfterShaving Milk

Atkinsons English Lavender

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1838

[Ben]

Gillette Fatboy with Israeli blade
Simpsons Special best badger
Truefitt & Hill Ultimate Comfort shaving cream and after-shave balm
Truefitt & Hill Trafalgar cologne

[rschul2]

Merkur Futur w/ Euro Gillette Blade
Simpsons Chubby 1 Super
D.R. Harris Lavender Soap
QEDman DaVinci Water
CAR Hydrolast Lime/Green Tea Aftershave Balm

[guenron]

Merkur Long-handled Classic with Euro Gillette
Ed. Jagger for Crabtree and Evelyn Superbadger
Crabtree and Evelyn Sandalwood Shaving Cream
QED DaVinci Water
Crabtree and Evelyn Aromatic Sandalwood Aftershave Balm
Crabtree and Evelyn Sandlawood Eau de Toilette


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1861

[DoubleE]

Merkur Vision w/Feather blade
Savile Row 3126
Floris Santal shaving cream
QEDman DaVinci water
Floris Santal ASB
Floris Santal EDT

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1862

[Scotto]

Shower: C&E Nomad bodywash, Baxters shampoo, Nancy Boy conditioner and face wash

Shave:
Merkur Futur with Merkur blade
SR3124 brush :drool:
Floris JF soap
QED Lemon Verbena tonic
Baxters ASB

Floris JF cologne

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1859

Yesterday I had to rush my shave so I could make a long drive in the morning. I just hate doing that.... This morning, I decided to take my sweet time. The Floris JF soap is sublime, and the Savile Row silvertip is my favorite brush. So darn luxurious. In a haze of exhaustion this morning, fueled by crying babies, daylight savings time, and overwork, I composed this little haiku about my beloved SR brush:


Bristle tips like clouds
My eager visage awaits
Soft, fragrant lather

Boy, I better get some sleep soon..... :blushing:

[Justso]

Zirh "Clean" Face Wash
Proraso Green
Merkur Vision-Personna Blade
Shavemac Silvertip XL
QEDman DaVinci Water
Trumper's Limes Skin Food
Tabac EDT

[joel]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1556

[AACJ]

Crabtree and Evelyn Sandalwood Shave Soap
SMF I Shave Brush (no bowl)
Gillette Adjustable with Feather DE blade

[Austin]

Merkur Progress razor
SMF brush
Trumpers Almond shave cream
Hydrolast Peppermint balm
Acca Kappa White Moss EDT

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1864

[Kyle]

Derby loaded Merkur HD
Vulfix #41
Proraso pre
Taylor's Shaving Shop Cream
Rosehip Seed Oil
Proraso post

[Rik]

Shower with L'Occitane CADE Shower Gel
Merkur Vision with Merkur Blade
Simpsons Persian Jar #2 Super Badger
L'Occitane Cade Shaving Soap
L'Occitane Eau des Bergers After Shave
L'Occitane After Shave Balm
L'Occitane Cade Energy Face Gel
L'Occitane Vetyver EdT

[PoshRichM]

Merkur HD/Merkur blade (day 2)
Vulfix 2234
Nancy Boy cream
Em's Place Lavender hydrosol

-Rich

[Scotto]

No one commented on my haiku. Perhaps I'll take my creative genius elsewhere.... :glare: :a36:

[Austin]

Scotto, that's genius. I'm sorry I was distracted with your great photo. :biggrin:

[DoubleE]

No one commented on my haiku. Perhaps I'll take my creative genius elsewhere.... :glare: :a36:

Personally, I was moved to tears by it! :a14:

[Kyle]

I find words inadequate...

[crackstar]

Edwin Jagger brush
Dovo straight razor
Cella Sapone Da Crema shaving soap (sample, hmmm new thing to me, and nice!)
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Arko Citrus aftershave/cologne (my goodness, it's so nice!)


a wonderful friend sent me this Cella Sapone Da Crema, it's a new item for me. A clean, bitter almond scent, which has a pretty good lather, and very pleasant feeling. I got a nice shave with this stuff.

Jeff

[rtaylor61]

No one commented on my haiku. Perhaps I'll take my creative genius elsewhere.... :glare: :a36:

Sorry Scotto...I was still playing my bongo drums...

Randy

[Rik]

No one commented on my haiku. Perhaps I'll take my creative genius elsewhere.... :glare: :a36:
I was so moved, that I celebrated with a moment of silence. :wink2:

[KUJO]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1872

No one commented on my haiku. Perhaps I'll take my creative genius elsewhere.... :glare: :a36:

I laughed, I cried, I grabbed my wakizashi and prepared for seppuku

[crackstar]

Kent brush
Merkur Vision
Arko Moist shaving cream (cool, fresh, wonderful feeling) :smile: :smile:
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Givenchy Gentleman edt (very spicy, perfect for my skin type)

I can't stay away from Arko for more than 1 day at a time! :smile:

Jeff

[DoubleE]

Merkur Vision w/Feather blade
Simpson's PJ2 super
D R Harris Arlington shaving soap
QED rose hydrosol
D R Harris aftershave milk
D R Harris Arlington EDT

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1873

[Scotto]

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

Shave:
Merkur Progress with Merkur blade
SMF brush
T&H Almond
C&E Sandalwood ASB

John Varvatos EdT

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1860

Since my haiku yesterday went over so well :001_rolle , here is another to go with my shave today:


Almond, oily nut
My face awaits your caress,
Marzipan lather

[guenron]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1872


I laughed, I cried, I grabbed my wakizashi and prepared for seppuku
I personally prefer to carry the Kusanagi-no-tsurugi. It is double edged!:lol:

[ponyplayer]

Friday....

Merkur Futur w/ Feather blade
Bic Metal
Simpson PJ1 (best)
QED Bergamot shave stick
QED Lavender water
Trumper's Coral SF

Trumper's Eucris EDT (sample)

Nice smooth shave. I really like the Eucris cologne.

Have a great weekend.

Patrick

[guenron]

Merkur Longhandled Classic with Gillette Euro Classic
Savile Row 208 Superbadger
Tabac Original Shaving Soap
Tabac Original Cologne


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1874

[Austin]

Merkur Progress razor
Vulfix brush
Trumpers Violet shave cream
Harris Milk
Guerlain Heritage EDT

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1875

[Kyle]

Merkur Slant Bar with Feather blade
Vulfix #41
Proraso pre
Tom's of Maine Refreshing Peppermint Shave Cream
Thayer's Rose Petal Witch Hazel
Saint Charles Shave New Spice
Pinaud Shave Talc

[teamacacia]

Merkur HD with Euro Gillette
C&E Best Badger
T&H 1805 Shave Cream
Menscience Post-shave toner
Menscience Daily Moisturizer

*Made my first against the grain pass, after 5 days of only with the grain. Wow! Very smooth. Only minimal irritation around the adam's apple. Will wait until tomorrow for the final verdict in regards to the residual facial sensitivity and possibility for bumps/ingrowns.

[guenron]

Excellent haiku!
Evocative symbols of shaving grace
Bring a salty tear to my eye
One that remembers past springs.

[joel]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1557

[crackstar]

Ron, seriously, how did you learn such good German? I forgot a lot of mine, and I see you speak several other languages. Where did you learn them if you don't mind me asking?

Jeff

[Scotto]

Excellent haiku!
Evocative symbols of shaving grace
Bring a salty tear to my eye
One that remembers past springs.

Doo itashimashite, Lathermeister-san. It is a challenge in the morning to come up with the requisite 17 syllables (5-7-5) that express the shaving mood in one thought. We'll see how long I can keep it up. :wink:

[KUJO]

Maybe it's time for SHOTD:

Razor's cutting edge
Shears skin down to D N A
Oh, wonderful balms!

Someone else has a whole site dedicated to spam haiku: (http://www.kbeamer.com/spam_haiku.html (http://www.kbeamer.com/spam_haiku.html))

[Rik]

Merkur Vision w/Feather blade
Simpson's PJ2 super
D R Harris Arlington shaving soap
QED rose hydrosol
D R Harris aftershave milk
D R Harris Arlington EDT

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1873
Jerry,
How are you liking the PJ2?

[DoubleE]

Absolutely LOVE it! Wonderful all-round brush. I prefer it to my Simpson's Duke 2 and Polo 8

[DoubleE]

Merkur Vision w/Feather blade
Savile Row 231 super
T&H almond shaving cream
QEDman DaVinci water
T&H classic ASB
T&H Trafalgar EDT

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1877

[crackstar]

Edwin Jagger brush
Dovo straight razor
Gold-Dachs Spezial shaving soap (another one I love!) :smile:
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
DR Harris bay rum aftershave

Jeff

[TomH]

Saturday:

-"No name" straight razor
-Gillette Adj.FB with Merkur blade
-SMF II brush
-WARS shaving cream (mhm...,really nice scent, I love it) :thumbup1:
-Mennen Skin bracer original (very, very cool and delicious scent) :thumbup1:

A really close, smooth shave this morning...

Thomas

[guenron]

Maybe it's time for SHOTD:

Razor's cutting edge
Shears skin down to D N A
Oh, wonderful balms!

Someone else has a whole site dedicated to spam haiku: (http://www.kbeamer.com/spam_haiku.html (http://www.kbeamer.com/spam_haiku.html))
Okay!

Warm scented lather
The sharp blade shears stiff whiskers
Smooth cheeks greet the morn

[Scotto]

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

Shave:
Merkur Futur with Merkur blade
Savile Row super badger
Taylor's Lavender (original)
QED DVH20
D.R. Harris AfterShaving Milk

L'Occitane Eau de L'Occitan EdT

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1880


Scent of dawning spring
Original Lavender
No longer is made

[Austin]

Gillette Artistocrat razor
SMF brush
T&H Sandalwood shave cream
Harris Pink AS
Floris Sandalwood EDT

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1881

[Kyle]

Shower
Savon de Marseille Olive Oil soap

Shave
Derby loaded Merkur HD
Vulfix #41
Taylor's Avocado Cream
Rosehip Seed Oil
Pinaud Shave Talc

[Kyle]

Scent of dawning spring
Original Lavender
No longer is made

:lol: :lol: :lol: Clever and Funny, Scotto!:lol: :lol: :lol:

[joel]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1558

[KUJO]

Warm scented lather
The sharp blade shears stiff whiskers
Smooth cheeks greet the morn



Arigato gozaimasu, sensei!

[guenron]

Merkur Longhandled Classic with a Derby Extra Blade
Saville Row 3128 Silvertip
Taylor of Old Bond Street Lavender Cream
QEDman Lavender Water
Crusellas Lavanda


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1883

Whiskers spike smooth cheeks
Soft scents of lather caress
The blade whirls flashing

[joel]

Merkur Longhandled Classic with a Derby Extra Blade
Saville Row 3128 Silvertip
Taylor of Old Bond Street Lavender Cream
QEDman Lavender Water
Crusellas Lavanda


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1883

Whiskers spike smooth cheeks
Soft scents of lather caress
The blade whirls flashing


How do you like the Derby's?!!?

[guenron]

How do you like the Derby's?!!?


SWMBO's thoughts:

Nasty sharp whiskers
Fluffy smell-good emulsion
Smooth shaven visage

I like them, excellent shave today.

[SSLStudio]

Thin adjustable Gillette loaded with Derby Extra
Proraso creme
pure badger
Adidas a-s Balm
Clear_Smooth´s moisturiser creme )carley´s products you guys should check it out amazing stuff :thumbup1:

http://cgi.ebay.nl/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=67500&item=5620151911

a-s Ant-artica from yves Rocher

[javyn]

Shower: Dr. Bronner's Tea Tree (http://www.vitacost.com/Store/images/images100/018787786055.jpg) soap
Salux (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CSF67M/002-0201685-5181600?v=glance&n=3760911) wash rag
Suave shampoo

Proraso Pre
Proraso Cream
SMFII
Merkur 1904 + Derby
Will G's Peppermint A/S

http://home.houston.rr.com/johnavery/images/SOTD9.jpg
http://home.houston.rr.com/johnavery/images/SOTD10.jpg

[KUJO]

SWMBO's thoughts:
Nasty sharp whiskers
Fluffy smell-good emulsion
Smooth shaven visage


I like them, excellent shave today.


Wise beyond her years
She smiles and nods as we buy
Tubs and tubs galore :smile:

[Scotto]

Awesome haiku, KUJO!

I'll be out of town tomorrow, so you will have to keep the poetry coming in my absence.

[htownmmm]

Scotto,

Your haiku was excellent-blown away by its simplicity and its beauty.












Marty

[Scotto]

No time for pictures today - I am on my way out of town.... Just got busted by SWMBO for logging on instead of packing stuff....

Shower: C&E Nomad body wash, Baxters shampoo, Nancy Boy conditioner and face wash

Shave:
Merkur Futur with Euro-Gillette (thanks, Ron!)
T&H ebony super badger
Taylors St.James
QED Lemon Verbena tonic
Baxters ASB

Taylors St. James cologne

And today's HOTD:


Euro in Futur
U.S. born Gillette bows down
Whisker bane, Sweden

[guenron]

Merkur Longhandled Classic with Derby Extra
Truefitt and Hill Small Superbadger
Palmolive Shave Cream
QED Peppermint Hydrosol
Caswell and Massey Aura of Patchouli


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1884

Oils of Palm and Olive
Pressed for Pleasant Lathering
My Cheek begs a Kiss

[DoubleE]

Merkur Futur w/Derby blade
Edwin Jagger for C&E super
C&E Nomad shaving cream
QED rose hydrosol
C&E Nomad ASB
C&E Nomad EDT

This was the maiden voyage of the Futur and Derby for me. Didn't really care for the combination. I ended up with an ok shave but a little irritation. Since I'm not used to either, I'm going to split them up and give it another try. Maybe a Gillette HD with the Derby and the Futur with a Feather.

[guenron]

Merkur Futur w/Derby blade
Edwin Jagger for C&E super
C&E Nomad shaving cream
QED rose hydrosol
C&E Nomad ASB
C&E Nomad EDT

This was the maiden voyage of the Futur and Derby for me. Didn't really care for the combination. I ended up with an ok shave but a little irritation. Since I'm not used to either, I'm going to split them up and give it another try. Maybe a Gillette HD with the Derby and the Futur with a Feather.
Hey Jerry,
How wide did you have the Futur open? The Derbys are giving me a very close shave with the Longhandle. I am even not using any aftershave balm.:w00t:

[crackstar]

Savile Row brush
Gillette disposable
Arko shaving soap
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Arko Citrus aftershave/cologne

Man, am I lucky I didn't chop off my chin. These Gillette disposables aren't so great. I find that they slip sometimes even if you go slowly. Otherwise, a nice shave.

Jeff

[Kyle]

Derby loaded Merkur HD
First pass - Col. Conk Lime
didn't like the feel, so remainder of shave was with Anthony Logistics Unscented (thanks Andrew)
jojoba oil
Proraso post
Pinaud Shave Talc



Shaving my beard off
Ouch, that is a lot of blood
Feeling oh so faint....

[crackstar]

Kyle, I wish I could use talc, but it chokes me. I tried it once, but it just doesn't work for me. :frown:

Jeff

[joel]

Merkur Longhandled Classic with Derby Extra
Truefitt and Hill Small Superbadger
Palmolive Shave Cream
QED Peppermint Hydrosol
Caswell and Massey Aura of Patchouli


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1884

Oils of Palm and Olive
Pressed for Patient Lathering
My Cheek begs a Kiss

Ron!
You cropped out some of the shaving brush! :lol: :lol:

[joel]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1559

[Kyle]

Kyle, I wish I could use talc, but it chokes me. I tried it once, but it just doesn't work for me. :frown:

Jeff

That is ashame. I have really been enjoying the talc. It leaves my skin feeling almost silky.

[Rik]

Merkur Vision with Feather Blade
Savile Row SR208 Super Badger

Taylor's Avocado Shaving Cream
PRÉ de PROVENCE After Shave Balm
L'Occitane Eau des 4 Voleurs EdT

[Justso]

Zirh "Clean" Citrus Face Wash
Merkur Vision-Personna Blade
Shavemac SMF I Brush
Taylor's Mr. Taylor Shave Cream
QEDman DaVinci Water
Taylor's Mr. Taylor EDT

[rschul2]

Merkur Futur w/ Euro Gillette
Simpsons Polo 10 in Super
QEDessentials Wild Rose Soap
QEDman DaVinci Water
CAR Hydrolast Lime/Green Tea Aftershave Balm

[Austin]

Gillette Aristocrat razor
Floris shave brush
C&E Almond Oil shave cream
Harris Milk
Trumpers Spanish Leather EDT

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1887

[guenron]

Wise beyond her years
She smiles and nods as we buy
Tubs and tubs galore :smile:

Sweet and All Knowing
She Laughs at the Mad frenzy
Boys and their toys, Hah!

[guenron]

Ron!
You cropped out some of the shaving brush! :lol: :lol:
Nah, that's just the artsy fartsy cameo.


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1891

Click, click, click he goes
Clipped, flipped, darker chiaroscuro
Damn this camera!

[TomH]

Sunday:

-Gillette SuperSpeed w.Merkur blade
-Muehle badger brush
-Cella Crema sapone da barba (shaving soap)
-Swiss Pitralon AS
-Grigio Perla EdT


Thomas