SOTD - June 18th to the 24th

[Tinzien]

Because of the shave Taz posted about yesterday, I decided to break out my Castle Forbes Limes and take it for a spin this morning! It did not disappoint at all especially when combined with the QED Wild Rose!!! :drool: :001_wub:

Slant w/ IP
B&B 2006 Standard Ebony Brush
Castle Forbes Limes Oil SC & QED Wild Rose
Speick A/S
QED DVH20
MB Summer ASB - Lavender & Rose Hydrosol

Phengalion's Hamman Bouquet

[jamacdon]

Shower
Merkur Futur @ 1.5
Swedish Gillette, day 1
Nancy Boy Signature Shave Cream
C&E BBB
Proraso Crema Liquida Dopobarba
Floris Santal EDT

[johnniegold]

after shower at the sink:

'68 Gillette Slim/7a.m (1)
B&B Finest
Proraso pre post
TOBS Avocado s/c
warm water rinse
touch up with disposable Gillette
cold water splash
Thayers Lavender w/h
Proraso a/s
Royall Musk edt

[Baloosh]

Hot shower
Proraso Pre-Post at end of shower
Plisson EW #12
'63 Fatboy w/ corked Feather blade (Day 5)
T&H 1805 cream
Warm water rinse
Cold water rinse
DR Harris Sandalwood A/S splash
Cold water rinse
QED Lemon Peel A/S Skin Conditioner + Mama Bear's Peppermint A/S Milk w/ Menthol
Floris Sandalwood EdT

[Areler67]

To wake me up : Nespresso Ristreto

Monday

EJ BB medium
Fraser's SC
Travel tech + Dorco blade (day 3-2 passes)
Speick AS
Nivea Sensitive sin ASB
Masculin Bourgeois Acier edt

[Scorpio]

Hot shower and towel
Shavemaster V200
C&E Sienna shaving Soap
Shumate 4/8 Square Point
Coral Skin Food Rose
Tabac EDC

Raf

[guenron]

Type "M" Injector with Personna II
Savile Row Il Bambino 3118
QED Frankincense and Myrrh Shaving Stick
QED Rose Water
QED Cypress After Shave Skin Conditioner
Crusellas Tobacco Agua Colonia Authentico

[jlander]

Music
Steppin' Out - Diana Krall

Shower
Issy's Juniper Breeze Cold Pressed Soap
MB's Rosemary/Mint Shampoo
Osage Rub :001_wub:

Sink
4" Coors Mortar
#2233 Vulfix in Super
TGQ Leatherneck SS
Gillette English #66 w/ Crystal (day 3)
3 Passes
WWR
CWR
No Styptic Pencil
MB's Summer AS w/ Peppermint
Aqua Velva Ice Blue
SCS Bay Rum w/Twist :thumbup:

Not quite BBS but a great way to start the day. :001_smile

Have an outstanding day!

[ada8356]

Ok, I think I'm going to try another monogamous week:

B&B Ebony Razor
Saville Row 3120
Proraso Pre
Proraso Shave Cream
Proraso Post
Proraso Splash

Mugler EdT

Wonderful BBS to start the week... this was one of those shaves where I had no intention of a third pass, but everything was feeling so good I just HAD to do it.:wink:

[timm]

Merkur Slant W/Feather Day 1
C&E Super Badger Brush
Proraso pre/post at end of shower
C&E Sienna shave cream
Mama Bear Sandalwood Vanilla soap final pass
Alum bar
Witch hazel
Aqua Velva
C&E Sienna after shave balm

[JBHoren]

Ok, I think I'm going to try another monogamous week...

When people find out that I've been married-and-divorced three times, I tell 'em that I'm a serial monogamist.

Note: This does not affect my standing vis-a-vis eating a mixture of cooked oatmeal, rye flakes, oat bran, wheat bran, and ground flaxseed for lunch every day, which makes me a cereal polygamist.

[Dennis]

NDC Super Speed
Derby
Savile Row 3118
TGQ Desert Ironwood Soap :001_wub:
Em's Cucumber Splash
Nancy Boy Cooling AS
Nancy Boy Butch EdT

I do believe I have found my desert island soap...

[Duggo]

Tabac (Soap) - to die for :001_tt1:
B&B LTD. Edition Shaving Brush (Std. Silvertip, Horn.)
B&B razor, (Horn), loaded with a Derby (used on neck)
Merkur HD loaded with a Feather
Thayers w/h
L'Occitaine 20% Shea Butter Hand cream (Moisturizer)

[Newfie]

snip....Note: This does not affect my standing vis-a-vis eating a mixture of cooked oatmeal, rye flakes, oat bran, wheat bran, and ground flaxseed for lunch every day, which makes me a cereal polygamist.

DOOD, that probably MAKES you sit on a toilet 4 hours a day too!!!

[Ironman]

Schick Injector Type I1 w/ CVS blade
C-M Pure Badger Travel Brush
Speick Shave Stick
Thayers Medicated Superhazel
Brave Soldier Code Blue AS gel
Lacoste Essential EDT

[Mottern Man]

HD/Supermax
SR 3824
Erasmic Cream
AV Ice Blue

[Austin]

Trumpers razor
Simpsons CH1
DR Harris Lavender shave soap
Polar Ice
Annick Goutal Eau d'Hadrien EDT

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=7672

[JBHoren]

1914 silver-plated Gillette "Old Type" (Bulldog handle) w/Israeli Personna blade
"Frank", Sterling-silver pure-badger shaving brush
"Nora", Sterling-silver shaving mug
TGQ Desert Ironwood shaving soap
No styptic pencil
Witch-hazel
L'Occitane Vetyver EDT

[Randyag15]

Merkur HD
Derby blade
QED Peppermint stick
Mama Bear Summer AS

[Antique Hoosier]

After a relaxing trip to Tennessee for Father's Day Weekend I'm back home and tried a vintage Gillette NEW circa 1930's that arrived early this morning. I wanted a cleanup project and I gave it a pretty good cleaning and shine but it still needs some detailing. After the SOTD pic you can see my before and after pics of the "NEW"....

Gillette 1930's NEW
Fresh Crystal / IP Blade
Simpson Tulip 4 / Super Badger
Truefitt & Hill 1805 Shaving Cream (Love the scent!)
Old Spice Original Splash of After Shave
4 Pass Shave / Slight touch ups compliments of the BIC Metal

[Jodanster]

HD/Red Persona (Day 3)
Trumper super badger
Trumper's Violet SC
Dr Harris Pink A/S
Trumper's CSF
Armani EDT

[FloppyShoes]

Music: Mathew Good Band - Beautiful Midnight
Beverage: Starbucks Espresso - Cafe Americano

WS Boar Brush
MB Elements of Bamboo
W&B 7/8
WTG, XTG
WWR
CWS
15 minute dip in the pool
Rosewater/Glycerine solution

[jeffb]

Merkur 38C w/ Feather
B&B Finest
TOBS Avocado
Baxter of Calfornia Toner
Proraso ASB

Jeff

[Stauff]

DR Harris Arlington soap :biggrin:
Simpson chubby 1 super
Merkur HD
Derby extra
DR Harris Arlington S Milk

[boboakalfb]

Merkur Slant -Derby
Shavemac 23mm Faux Horn
T&H West Indian Limes
Aqua Velva
Natureade 80 Aloe Gel
C&E West Indian Limes EDT

[Slant-Fan]

1914 silver-plated Gillette "Old Type" (Bulldog handle) w/Israeli Personna blade
"Frank", Sterling-silver pure-badger shaving brush
"Nora", Sterling-silver shaving mug
TGQ Desert Ironwood shaving soap
No styptic pencil
Witch-hazel
L'Occitane Vetyver EDT

Hey man, you are getting mighty professional at taking these photos :thumbup1:

[Emilius]

HD/Supermax
SR 3824
Erasmic Cream
AV Ice Blue

You really had to underline it, didn't you? :biggrin:

NO HOT WATER TODAY! Can you believe it? I took a COLD shower and then I had to rely on the water boiler for a hum-hum shave:

Gillette gold Tech razor loaded with an IP blade (day 2)
Vulfix #2233 Super
Truefitt & Hill 1805 shaving cream
Proraso crema liquida

I didn't take a pic, after a morning start like that I just wasn't in the mood. Although, that's how men shaved in the past, before running water became widely available, so perhaps I should shut up...

[gallantman]

Merkur HD Classic with Merkur blade

Trumper's Rose Shave Cream
QED lime aftershave balm
Tabec cologne

[michaelskar]

Merkur HD with red personna
C&E BBB
L'Occitane Cade Shaving soap
Speick AS
Proraso ASB
T&H Trafalgar EdT

MMMmmmmm...that L'Occitane soap is good stuff!

[Taz]

Simpson Super PJ3 soaking in the Super Scuttle
T&H Pre-Shave
Em's Skindicinal SC
dubl duck 6/8 Golden Edge
HMA Big Dog in Horse 10 on the Linen Cut Hide 30 on the Smooth Hide
3 Passes
WWR
CWS
QED Alum
Em's Cucumber Toner
Em's Skindicinal ASB
Pashana Eau de Quinine Hair Tonic
Finished with Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet
Some reason not a great shave today a little irritation :frown:
9065

[DoubleE]

Merkur Vision w/Feather blade
Rooney style 3 small finest
QED fresh lime shaving soap
QED lime ASB
T&H West Indian limes EDT

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=7673

[letterk]

40's SS
Derby Extra
B&B Silvertip
DR Harris Almond cream
QED Original A/S Conditioner
L'Occitane Eau du Badian

[monkfish]

Monday night:

Kent BK4
D.R. Harris almond shaving soap
Feather AC DX
Professional blade
Thayer's WH Rose
D.R. Harris Pink

Vesa

[TstebinsB]

Music: Mathew Good Band - Beautiful Midnight
Beverage: Starbucks Espresso - Cafe Americano

WS Boar Brush
MB Elements of Bamboo
W&B 7/8
WTG, XTG
WWR
CWS
15 minute dip in the pool
Rosewater/Glycerine solution

I haven't heard that album in a looooong time.. very nice choice!

[TstebinsB]

Merkur 38c w/Crystal
C&E Sweet Almond Oil
Kingsley Super Badger
Thayers Rose Witch Hazel w/EO blend
Jericho Moisturizing Cream

[johnniegold]

Merkur Vision w/Feather blade
Rooney style 3 small finest
QED fresh lime shaving soap
QED lime ASB
T&H West Indian limes EDT

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=7673
I am glad that I cannot take pics like this. I would take pictures all day long. Which means I would have to buy alot more shaving stuff, not to mention a camera. Great pic, Jerry.

[DoubleE]

I am glad that I cannot take pics like this. I would take pictures all day long. Which means I would have to buy alot more shaving stuff, not to mention a camera. Great pic, Jerry.

Thanks Johnnie.

What a great reason to start taking pictures!

[Padron]

Proraso Pre
25mm Shavemac Silvertip Horn
Mitchells Wool Fat Soap / Penhaligons Blenheim Bouquet cream
3" TM Honey Brown Strop
8/8 Henckels Friodur Spike
Alum
Thayers Lavender WH
Nivea ASB
Penhaligons Blenheim Bouquet EDT

Great Shave :biggrin:

[Padron]

Merkur Vision w/Feather blade
Rooney style 3 small finest
QED fresh lime shaving soap
QED lime ASB
T&H West Indian limes EDT

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=7673

Love that Pic Jerry :001_tt1:

[Areler67]

Tuesday

Omega pura setola
Palmolive green tube SC
Travel tech + Dorco blade (day 4-2 passes)
Mennen Skin Bracer
Nivea sensitive skin ASB
Masculin de Bourgeois acier edt

[ouch]

Saw a lot of lime floating around. Guess I'm not the only one.

SR208
Schick type L injector
T&H lime cream
QED lemon verbena
Musgo Real splash
Taylor No. 74 lime edt

[180gVinyl]

Saw a lot of lime floating around. Guess I'm not the only one.

SR208
Schick type L injector
T&H lime cream
QED lemon verbena
Musgo Real splash
Taylor No. 74 lime edt


Another ouch "Faron Young" post :biggrin:

'66 Slim w/Russian Gillette
Cyril R Salter Black Badger
De Vergulde Hand soap
Christian Dior Eau Sauvage A/S balm
Christian Dior Eau Sauvage EdT

[Baloosh]

Hot shower
Proraso Pre-Post at end of shower
B&B Finest Ebony
'63 Fatboy w/ corked Feather blade (Day 5)
QED Frankincense and Myrrh Soap
Warm water rinse
Cold water rinse
DR Harris Sandalwood A/S Splash
Cold water rinse
QED Texas Cedarwood A/S Skin Conditioner + Mama Bear's Menthol A/S Milk + Anherb A/S Gel
Creed Silver Mountain Water EdT

[johnniegold]

after shower at the sink:

'68 Gillette Slim/7a.m (2)
Simpson Duke 2
Proraso pre post
Trumper Limes s/s
warm water rinse
touch up with disposable Gillette
cold water splash
Thayers Lavender w/h
4711 a/s
Trumper Limes edt

[jlander]

Good Morning. No Pics today

Music
Waiting for Columbus - Little Feat

4" coors mortar
Vulfix #2233 in Super
Castle Forbes Lavender SC :001_wub:
1917 Bulldog Handle Silver Plated Old Type w/ Swedish Gillette (day 3)
3 passes
No Styptic Pencil
WWR
CWR
Pinaud Eau de Quinine Hair Tonic
MB Summer As w/ Lavender & Rose Hydrosol
Atkinsons English Lavender EdT


BBS again!! I am becoming very attached to this open comb razor. I have a Bostonian coming and hope it is as good a shaver.

Have an outstanding day!

[Tinzien]

Music: Cranes - Loved

Beverage: Ristretto Roasters - Mexican Chiapas - Aeropressed

Shave:
Slant w/ IP
Susie's Bubbles N'Squeak Peppermint Soap w/ Proraso (Green)
Proraso A/S
Proraso ASB

Scent:
Royall Spyce APL dabbed on as the EdC :thumbup1:

Thoughts:
This is not the shave I planned on having as I was thinking my bowl of Tabac was next up in rotation. However, being rather sleepy I decided to sleep in an extra 20 minutes which lead to a bit of a rushed shave so I went to Proraso - my pinch hitting cream - instead. The shave was refreshing and I smell great, but it just doesn't hold the same sort of satisfaction as if I had gone with what I intended in the first place.

[guenron]

Caswell and Massey Number 6 Triple Milled Bath Soap
Caswell and Massey Number 6 Talcum Powder
Type "M" Injector with Personna II
Floris London Large Badger Brush
QED Cedar and Lemon Shaving Stick
QED Rose Water
Caswell and Massey Number 6 After Shave Balm
Caswell and Massey Number 6 Cologne

[ada8356]

Tuesday:

B&B Ebony Razor
Saville Row 3120
Proraso Pre
Proraso Shave Cream
Proraso Splash

[DirtyDave]

Shave set up for the week:

After the shower its...

Olive oil soap, brand unknown, as a pre-shave,
1955 Gillette Tech with Merkur blade
Palmolive Brushless shave cream
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Euphoria ASB

I really like the Techs. This is the first week with this Tech. I bought it off of eBay three weeks ago or so and it seems to have been hardly used at all. I know some consider them too mild, but they work so well for me: always smooth and close, rarely a nick, never any irritation. BBS is getting so routine!:biggrin:

[Jodanster]

Morning all,

40's SS/Swedish Gillette
Trumper super badger
TOBS Sandalwood SC
DR Harris Sandalwood A/S
Trumper's CSF

[timm]

Merkur Slant W/Feather Day 2
C&E Super Badger Brush
Proraso pre/post at end of shower
C&E Sienna shave cream
Williams Mug shave soap for touch ups
Alum bar
Witch hazel
Aqua Velva
C&E Sienna after shave balm

[Austin]

Trumpers razor
Rooney/Shavemac brush
Progress Vulfix shave soap
Polar Ice AS
Creed Tabarome EDT

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=7678

[Antique Hoosier]

The acquisition of the Merkur 38C continues to be a great investment

[FloppyShoes]

Beverage: Chai Tea w/ honey
Music: Soundgarden - Superunknown

WS Boar Brush
MB Elements of Bamboo Soap
Sanguine Coolcut Shavette
1/2 Derby Blade
WTG-ATG
Adidas AS
Almost BBS, multiple nicks

This is the first time ever Mamma Bear has disappointed, halfway through my first pass the lather colapsed :thumbdown Probably my fault, but a let down none the less.
This was also my first time using a shavette. This is going to take a little practice I think, but I like the challenge.

[Mottern Man]

SLANT/SHARPS
Pre Ban Crabtree and Evelyn Best
Typhon Menthol
Osage Rub

Humidity ain't got nothing on me. :cool:

[Dennis]

Merkur Slantbar
Derby
Savile Row 3118
TGQ Desert Ironwood Soap
Feather Kanwa AS
Floris Santal Extreme EdP

Colleen's soap continues to impress me.... :thumbup1:

[Newfie]

snip...Music: Soundgarden - Superunknown
....snip

Dude, that isn't the type of music you listen to alone!!!!

Hopefully you'll reply that you weren't alone with a wink!!!:wink:

[Randyag15]

Merkur HD w/ Derby blades
SCS Very V
Mama Bear Summer AS Splash
Every Man Jack face lotion

[Dinder1]

Tuesday

[JBHoren]

1921 Gillette silver-plated "New Standard" w/Israeli Personna blade
"Frank", Sterling-silver pure-badger shaving brush
"Nora", Sterling-silver shaving mug
Cyril R. Salter Almond shaving cream
No styptic pencil
Witch-hazel
Rochas Man EDT :frown:

I had hoped that the mocha base-note in Rochas Man would be the equal of the vanilla; sadly, it isn't, and Rochas Man ends-up (on me) smelling the same as Lolita Lempicka. I'm thankful that I could purchase some sample vials, instead of a $30+ full-sized bottle.

[TstebinsB]

Beverage: Chai Tea w/ honey
Music: Soundgarden - Superunknown

WS Boar Brush
MB Elements of Bamboo Soap
Sanguine Coolcut Shavette
1/2 Derby Blade
WTG-ATG
Adidas AS
Almost BBS, multiple nicks

This is the first time ever Mamma Bear has disappointed, halfway through my first pass the lather colapsed :thumbdown Probably my fault, but a let down none the less.
This was also my first time using a shavette. This is going to take a little practice I think, but I like the challenge.


"My Wave" has been always been an anthem of mine.

As for the Mama Bear, maybe your brush needs to be cleaned.

[Ironman]

Schick Injector Type I1 w/ CVS blade
B&B Silvertip Brush
Mitchells Wool Fat Shaving Soap
Thayers Medicated Superhazel
Brave Soldier Code Blue AS Gel

[FloppyShoes]

Dude, that isn't the type of music you listen to alone!!!!

Hopefully you'll reply that you weren't alone with a wink!!!:wink:

It could get awkward if someone walked into the bathroom only to find me holding a razor to my neck and listening to Soundgarden...

As for the lather, the brush was clean, I think the lather might have been a little on the dry side or perhaps under developed. I love the scritchy boar hair but maybe I didn't factor in the longer lathering time.

[TstebinsB]

I listen to music too...:tongue: :biggrin:
Music: Chris Cornell - Carry On (2007)

Merkur Progress w/Crystal blade
Kingsley Super Badger brush
Honeybee Vanilla Oak shavnig soap
Thayers Rose Witch Hazel w/EO Blend
Hydrolast Peppermint Conditioner

[boboakalfb]

Merkur Slant-Derby Extra
EJ for B&B Faux Ebony in Finest
D.R. Harris Lavender SC
Thayers Lavender WH
L'Occitane L'Occitan ASB
L'Occitane Eau de L'Occitan EDT

[Stauff]

Taylor Eton College cream
Simpson Polo 8 Best
Merkur HD
Derby Extra blade
Taylor Eton College AS
DR Harris AS Milk

[doctorsimon]

Kent BK4 brush and soap
Slant and day 2 feather
johnson's baby moisturiser (kindly lent to me by leo aged 12 weeks!)

still feeling good!

[DoubleE]

Merkur Vision w/Feather blade
Savile Row 3120
Floris Santal shaving cream
Floris Santal ASB
Floris Santal EDT

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=7680

[Mottern Man]

For Wednesday

Erasmic Stick
Weleda ASB
SR3824
HD/IP

[Padron]

25mm Shavemac Silvertip
Tabac Soap
3" Hand American Latigo Strop
6/8 Dorko Workedback
Alum
Nivea asb
Tabac edt


Decent shave, this razor needs to hit the coticule :rolleyes:

[Duggo]

Proraso (Green)
B&B Razor/Derby
HD/ Feather
Thayers Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera (Original Formula) :thumbup:
L'Occitaine 20% Shea Butter Hand Cream (Moisturizer)
B&B 2006 Ltd. Ed. Standard Silvertip Brush in Horn.

My B&B brush didn't loose one hair today! :a50: :a50:

[ouch]

Vulfix 3325
Merkur Slant with Feather (tuff guy combo)
D. R. Harris lavender cream
QED lavender toner
B&B almond cuke milk
Atkinson lavender edt

[rtaylor61]

Merkur 38C
Rooney Style 2 Silvertip
ToOBS Lavender S/C
TGQ A/S Splash

Randy

[Areler67]

EJ BB medium
Proraso SC
Gillette Knack + Tesco blade (day 1-2 passes)
Aqua Velva Musk AS
Nivea Sensitive skin ASB

Great shave!

[Stauff]

Trumper Limes cream
Simpson Polo 8 best
Merkur HD
Derby extra
Proraso AS
Trumper limes skin food

[180gVinyl]

'51 SS w/Russian Gillette
Sabini Super Badger
Proraso
Proraso pre/post

Guerlain Vetiver EdT

[jlander]

Music: Surrealistic Pillow - Jeferson Airplane (Vinyl)


4" Coors Mortar
B&B Finest Silver Tip 2006 Limited Edition in Horn :001_wub::001_wub::001_wub:
TGQ Highlander SC
Gillette English #66 w/Crystal (day 3)
3 passes
No Styptic Pencil
WWR
CWR
Aqua Velva
Osage Rub (Head & Face) :001_tt1:
MB Summer AS w/ Peppermint Hydrosol:001_cool:
MB Beau Brummel EdT

BBS again! The Brush is AWESOME! Made up enough lather for 5 or 6 passes and holds a tremendous amount of water and feels Oh So Good. :blush:

Thanks again Terry!!

What a great way to start the day! :shaving:

Have an outstanding day everyone.

[jamacdon]

Shower
Merkur Futur @ 1.5
Swedish Gillette, day two
Nancy Boy Signature Shave Cream
C & E BBB
Proraso Crema Liquida Dopobarba
Floris Santal edt

[johnniegold]

after shower at the sink:


'68 Gillette Slim/7a.m (3)
SR 3226
Proraso pre post
Erasmic s/c
warm water rinse
touch up with disposable Gillette
cold water splash
Thayers Lavender w/h
Old Spice a/s
Old Spice edt

[Baloosh]

Hot shower
Proraso Pre-Post at end of shower
SR 3124
'63 Fatboy w/ Sputnik blade (Day 1) :thumbdown
Trumper's GFT cream
Warm water rinse
Cold water rinse
Aqua Velva A/S splash
Cold water rinse
Mama Bear's Menthol A/S Milk + Nancy Boy Cooling A/S Gel + Trumper's Limes Skin Food + Em's Minty Menthol A/S Balm (teensy weensy bit o' each)
C&E Sandalwood EdT

The Sputnik blades are definitely not for me.

[Tinzien]

Music:The Brush is AWESOME! Made up enough lather for 5 or 6 passes and holds a tremendous amount of water and feels Oh So Good. :blush:

Jay, welcome to the ranks of those who own one of these amazing brushes! I switch between my B&B standard and finest brushes but have not gone back to my old Vulfix once. :thumbup1:

I'm taking the day off from shaving to give my day a face of rest and more whiskers to plow through tomorrow morning! :blush: Now to decide on what to use in my shave den muahahahaha! :laugh:

[ada8356]

Wednesday:

Screw monogamy.

B&B Ebony Razor
SR 3120
J.M. Fraser's Shave Cream
Kiehl's Blue Astringent Herbal Lotion
Booster Polar Ice

With the humidity that we've been having here, the Proraso products were leaving me with 'overly' moisturized skin... so they got the boot!:wink:

[guenron]

Type "M" Injector with Personna II
Edw. Jagger for Crabtree and Evelyn Super Badger
QED Sandalwood Shaving Soap
QED Rosewater
Muehle Sandalholtz After Shave Balm
Crusellas Sandallo Authentico Colonia

What a lather and fragrance festival!

[JBHoren]

1924 silver-plated Gillette "Bostonian" w/Israeli Personna blade
"Frank", Sterling-silver pure-badger shaving brush
"Nora", Sterling-silver shaving mug
QED Luxury Lather shaving soap (hat-tip to MikeR)
No styptic pencil
Witch-hazel
L'Occitane Eau de Badian EDT

The new (previously-owned) QED shaving soap produced mounds of thick, slick lather, and I had a wonderful BBS shave. Although I expected a floral scent (was told that this was Jasmine-scented), the shaving soap had a decidedly animalic smell to it, not unlike the initial badger-smell of my newly-rebristled shaving brush -- not off-putting, just unexpected.

If anyone knows what EO(s) is/are contained in it, I'd appreciate knowing; also, I'm open to suggestions for a complementary EDT/cologne.

Smooth shaving!

[timm]

Merkur Slant W/Feather Day 3
C&E Super Badger Brush
Proraso pre/post before shower
Mama Bear Sandalwood Vanilla first 3 passes
C&E Sienna shave cream last pass + touch ups
Alum bar
Witch hazel
Aqua Velva
C&E Sienna after shave balm

Wanted to do something different today then the Sienna but after using the Sandalwood Vanilla the sent was just not cutting it today. I can’t get enough of the Sienna scent. Now I’m thinking of even getting the Sienna Eau de Toilette.

[ada8356]

The new (previously-owned) QED shaving soap produced mounds of thick, slick lather, and I had a wonderful BBS shave. Although I expected a floral scent (was told that this was Jasmine-scented), the shaving soap had a decidedly animalic smell to it, not unlike the initial badger-smell of my newly-rebristled shaving brush -- not off-putting, just unexpected.


This was the soap being offered for trade or sale that was described as pungent, correct?

So it gets pungent and now 'animalic'? Sounds like one I'll have to eschew! (even though I know it was a single run item)

[Jodanster]

Enjoyed things so much yesterday, decided to repeat it (almost):

40's SS/Wilkinson Sword blade
Trumper Super Badger
TOBS Sandalwood SC
DR Harris Sandalwood A/S
Nivea ASB

[Randyag15]

Merkur HD w/ Derby
Pre Proraso
Proraso
Post Proraso
Booster Polar Ice
Everyday Jack lotion

I LOVE PRORASO!!! :thumbup:

[JBHoren]

This was the soap being offered for trade or sale that was described as pungent, correct?

Yup; but when I think of pungent, I think in terms of Stilton or Limburger cheese, not Jasmine.


So it gets pungent and now 'animalic'? Sounds like one I'll have to eschew! (even though I know it was a single run item)

Well, between "pungent" and "animalic", I don't want to split hairs (especially not badger hairs :smile: ) -- the truth is that it's smell is not the delicate jasmine I'm accustomed to, and I'm just trying to get a handle on it. Again, I didn't find it at all off-putting, just unexpectedly strong... and the lather! Worth every bit of its "not-easily-described" smell.

Smooth shaving!

[Antique Hoosier]

Inspired by Churchill...(German Razor diplomacy)

[Newfie]

Light face wash and Proraso pre w/ olive oil
Hot shower
Slant w/ fresh Derby Extra
ltlSue's Patchouli soap:001_tt1:
2 pass - N-S & S-N with a Weed Whack touch-up
Proraso Pre
WWR before and after AOS Alum Block
Warm towel pat dry
Polar Ice

[FloppyShoes]

Music: Our Lady Peace - Gravity
Beverage: William Spartivento Peaberry Kona - French Pressed (finished the bag, awsome stuff but alas $30/lb :001_unsur )

VP Pure Badger
Gisele Sandalwood SC
Sanguine Coolcut Shavette w/ derby (Day 2)
WTG
Adidas AS
Adidas Moves EdT


Have an awsome day, gents.

[jeffb]

Merkur 38C w/ Feather
Simpson CH1 in best
HBS Orange Burst
Baxter of California Toner
Proraso ASB

Jeff

[gallantman]

Merkur HD with Merkur blade
Tabec shave soap
Witchhazel a/s
Pinaud Clubman a/s

[Drew]

I'm taking the day off from shaving to give my day a face of rest

??????????????????:confused1 :confused1 :bored: :wink2:

[Duggo]

Nivea Shaving Cream (From Germany) i.e. www.smallflower.com (www.smallflower.com)
B&B Razor/Derby
HD/ Feather
Thayers Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera (Original Formula) :thumbup:
L'Occitaine 20% Shea Butter Hand Cream (Moisturizer)
B&B 2006 Ltd. Ed. Standard Silvertip Brush in Horn.

My B&B brush didn't loose one hair today! :a50: :a50:

[guenron]

Nivea Shaving Cream (From Germany) i.e. www.smallflower.com (www.smallflower.com)
B&B Razor/Derby
HD/ Feather
Thayers Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera (Original Formula) :thumbup:
L'Occitaine 20% Shea Butter Hand Cream (Moisturizer)
B&B 2006 Ltd. Ed. Standard Silvertip Brush in Horn.

My B&B brush didn't loose one hair today! :a50: :a50:

Are you using the L'Occitaine Hand Cream on your face? Best be careful, you could sprout whiskers on your palms!:wink2:
I use the L'Occitaine 15% Shea Butter Foot Cream, but alas, for my feet. It is splendid with the shea butter and AOC lavender.. Never thought of using it on my face for fear of foot in mouth...:innocent:

[Taz]

Are you using the L'Occitaine Hand Cream on your face? Best be careful, you could sprout whiskers on your palms!:wink2:
I use the L'Occitaine 15% Shea Butter Foot Cream, but alas, for my feet. It is splendid with the shea butter and AOC lavender.. Never thought of using it on my face for fear of foot in mouth...:innocent:

Try Em's butter cream a butter smörgåsbord great stuff good for the face to. I use it about once a week after a face scrub at night.

[TstebinsB]

snip... I'm taking the day off from shaving to give my day a face of rest and more whiskers to plow through tomorrow morning! :blush: Now to decide on what to use in my shave den muahahahaha! :laugh:

I was once like you - lost and confused in the world. Until I found my personal savior in Jesu...er, um DE shaving I, too, would allow my face to rest ::shakes head:: :confused1 :001_unsur :wink:

Not to get all preachy but unless you shave aggressively or your last shave wasn't a good one, your face shouldn't need rest. DE is supposed to be smooth sailing but obviously YMMV..

[Austin]

Trumpers razor
Simpsons CH1
Harris Marlborough shave stick
Harris Pink
Guerlain Vetiver EDT

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=7689

[michaelskar]

Skipped the shave yesterday (I really didn't want to get out of bed until I HAD to)

today (a semi-proraso day):

HD with red personna
C&E BBB
Proraso PRE/post (put on before shower so it had at least 5 mins to "work in")
Proraso Red Tube SC
Speick AS
Proraso ASB
SCS B&B Bay Rum w/ a Twist EdT

Not sure if the proraso pre had a tremendous effect, though i must admit the hairs felt very "prepped" before I started shaving. A nice one today...I really like the red tube proraso!

[boboakalfb]

Vulfix 3325
Merkur Slant with Feather (tuff guy combo)
D. R. Harris lavender cream
QED lavender toner
B&B almond cuke milk
Atkinson lavender edt

Hey tuff guy, you run that thing through a cork first?

[boboakalfb]

Merkur Progress-IP
EJ for B&B Faux Horn in Silvertip
QED Wild Rose Shave Soap
D.R. Harris Pink
MB Summertime Rose/Lavender ASB
Floris Sandalwood EDT

[JBHoren]

1924 silver-plated Gillette "Bostonian" w/Israeli Personna blade
"Frank", Sterling-silver pure-badger shaving brush
"Nora", Sterling-silver shaving mug
QED Luxury Lather shaving soap (hat-tip to MikeR)
No styptic pencil
Witch-hazel
L'Occitane Eau de Badian EDT

The new (previously-owned) QED shaving soap produced mounds of thick, slick lather, and I had a wonderful BBS shave. Although I expected a floral scent (was told that this was Jasmine-scented), the shaving soap had a decidedly animalic smell to it, not unlike the initial badger-smell of my newly-rebristled shaving brush -- not off-putting, just unexpected.


Yup; but when I think of pungent, I think in terms of Stilton or Limburger cheese, not Jasmine.

Well, between "pungent" and "animalic", I don't want to split hairs (especially not badger hairs :smile: ) -- the truth is that it's smell is not the delicate jasmine I'm accustomed to, and I'm just trying to get a handle on it. Again, I didn't find it at all off-putting, just unexpectedly strong... and the lather! Worth every bit of its "not-easily-described" smell.

I do not wish to be vulgar about it, but in describing my newly-acquired, previously-owned, Jasmine-scented QED Luxury Lather shaving soap, I seem to have stepped on my Johnson. What's worse, is that my choice of words did not convey the message which I'd intended; in fact, they seem to have given a negative impression (based on the input of more than a few individuals, both publicly on B&B, as well as privately via PMs and email). So:

I wish to apologize to Charles of QED for any hurt which my words caused him personally, as well as for any harm which they have caused (or might yet cause) to his business and its/his reputation.
I erred in my use of metaphor, when describing the Jasmine scent; moreover, some of the words I used were unclear and caused misunderstanding, rather than creating a greater understanding. Specifically:

I used the word animalic to describe the (to me) robust, energetic, and powerful smell of the Jasmine EO; not to compare it to the stench of rotting meat, or the feral smell of a wild animal. While speaking with Charles over the telephone, I came to understand that the individual who originally ordered this Jasmine-scented shaving soap (it was a custom order) had specified an extremely high concentration of Jasmine EO and, even though Charles convinced him to accept a significantly lower percentage of EO, it was still quite high; hence, its robust -- rather than more delicate -- aroma.
I find the smell of a new badger shaving brush to be a nice smell. Some of you might recall that I recently received a re-bristled shaving brush from Shavemac -- well, unlike many people, I did not shampoo the new bristles, or otherwise attempt to neutralize its particular smell; instead, I used it, and let Time and Nature take their course and, after the second or third use, any "animal" smell was gone.


As I wrote in my SOTD entry, the QED Jasmine-scented Luxury Lather shaving soap fully lived-up to its name: the lather was luxurious, more than I'd ever experienced from any other shaving soap or cream (no offense intended to the fine products from TGQ, SCS, or MB); and the scent transported me, through Time and Space, back to the days when I lived in Jerusalem, and all the good memories associated with it.

Rabbi Yisroel Meir Kagan, זצ"ל, known as the Chafetz Chayim (a late-19th/early-20th-century Jewish scholar), was (among many things) highly regarded for his teachings on שמירת הלשון (Guarding one's tongue). He recognized that the power of speech and the strength of words were, at the same time, one of Man's greatest blessings, as well as one of Man's greatest curses. Once spoken, words take on a life of their own; all the more so, when they are passed from one person to the next, and their tone (not to mention content and intent) become changed. This also holds-true for the written word, when printed and posted in a public venue.

I cannot erase the words I wrote in my SOTD entry today, nor those in my reply to ada8356; however, I hope that what I've written in this posting will, in some small way, help to counteract the damage I've done and the pain I've caused. I extend my apologies to the members of B&B, and hope that you will forgive me for my unintended, but no less serious, mistakes.

[michaelskar]

I used the word animalic to describe the (to me) robust, energetic, and powerful smell of the Jasmine EO; not to compare it to the stench of rotting meat, or the feral smell of a wild animal. While speaking with Charles over the telephone, I came to understand that the individual who originally ordered this Jasmine-scented shaving soap (it was a custom order) had specified an extremely high concentration of Jasmine EO and, even though Charles convinced him to accept a significantly lower percentage of EO, it was still quite high; hence, its robust -- rather than more delicate -- aroma.
I find the smell of a new badger shaving brush to be a nice smell. Some of you might recall that I recently received a re-bristled shaving brush from Shavemac -- well, unlike many people, I did not shampoo the new bristles, or otherwise attempt to neutralize its particular smell; instead, I used it, and let Time and Nature take their course and, after the second or third use, any "animal" smell was gone.


I'm with you on enjoying the "earthy, robust" scents. I really like that Ylang Ylang smells (to me) a bit like burnt rubber, and that unadulterated vetiver (like the "very v" stuff from scs sue) smells very very "earthy." That having been said, I also really love nice floral scents and fresh, clean, barbershop scents. I guess what I'm saying is I see where you're coming from with both the descriptions of and appreciation for the scents.

[ada8356]

I cannot erase the words I wrote in my SOTD entry today, nor those in my reply to ada8356; however, I hope that what I've written in this posting will, in some small way, help to counteract the damage I've done and the pain I've caused. I extend my apologies to the members of B&B, and hope that you will forgive me for my unintended, but no less serious, mistakes.

I guess I should also apologize for any part that I played in the apparent misunderstanding.

Just to be clear, I completely understood that you did in fact like the scent (and performace) of the soap.

I was just making of light of the humorous adjectives used to describe the scent... much as I chuckle about the adjectives used to describe vetiver.

[KWE]

Merkur 12C w/ Feather blade
Pure Badger brush
TOBS Avacado SC
Dickinson's WH
Dominica Bay Rum AS
Guerlain Vetiver EDT

[TstebinsB]

I do not wish to be vulgar about it, but in describing my newly-acquired, previously-owned, Jasmine-scented QED Luxury Lather shaving soap, I seem to have stepped on my Johnson. What's worse, is that my choice of words did not convey the message which I'd intended; in fact, they seem to have given a negative impression (based on the input of more than a few individuals, both publicly on B&B, as well as privately via PMs and email). So:

I wish to apologize to Charles of QED for any hurt which my words caused him personally, as well as for any harm which they have caused (or might yet cause) to his business and its/his reputation.
I erred in my use of metaphor, when describing the Jasmine scent; moreover, some of the words I used were unclear and caused misunderstanding, rather than creating a greater understanding. Specifically:

I used the word animalic to describe the (to me) robust, energetic, and powerful smell of the Jasmine EO; not to compare it to the stench of rotting meat, or the feral smell of a wild animal. While speaking with Charles over the telephone, I came to understand that the individual who originally ordered this Jasmine-scented shaving soap (it was a custom order) had specified an extremely high concentration of Jasmine EO and, even though Charles convinced him to accept a significantly lower percentage of EO, it was still quite high; hence, its robust -- rather than more delicate -- aroma.
I find the smell of a new badger shaving brush to be a nice smell. Some of you might recall that I recently received a re-bristled shaving brush from Shavemac -- well, unlike many people, I did not shampoo the new bristles, or otherwise attempt to neutralize its particular smell; instead, I used it, and let Time and Nature take their course and, after the second or third use, any "animal" smell was gone.


As I wrote in my SOTD entry, the QED Jasmine-scented Luxury Lather shaving soap fully lived-up to its name: the lather was luxurious, more than I'd ever experienced from any other shaving soap or cream (no offense intended to the fine products from TGQ, SCS, or MB); and the scent transported me, through Time and Space, back to the days when I lived in Jerusalem, and all the good memories associated with it.

Rabbi Yisroel Meir Kagan, זצ"ל, known as the Chafetz Chayim (a late-19th/early-20th-century Jewish scholar), was (among many things) highly regarded for his teachings on שמירת הלשון (Guarding one's tongue). He recognized that the power of speech and the strength of words were, at the same time, one of Man's greatest blessings, as well as one of Man's greatest curses. Once spoken, words take on a life of their own; all the more so, when they are passed from one person to the next, and their tone (not to mention content and intent) become changed. This also holds-true for the written word, when printed and posted in a public venue.

I cannot erase the words I wrote in my SOTD entry today, nor those in my reply to ada8356; however, I hope that what I've written in this posting will, in some small way, help to counteract the damage I've done and the pain I've caused. I extend my apologies to the members of B&B, and hope that you will forgive me for my unintended, but no less serious, mistakes.


I don't think you really needed to apologize. You didn't say anything offensive. As you stated, you thought the lather was superb and you just had to get used to the scent. In the name of gentlemanly sensibilities, I think everyone will appreciate your effort to rectify and clarify your previous statements.

[TstebinsB]

Music: She Wants Revenge - Self-Titled Debut (2006)

Merkur Progress w/Israeli Super+
Kingsley Super Badger brush
QED Fresh Lime shaving soap
Aqua Velva AS

I wanted the second pic to be brighter and less grainy but oh well..

[monkfish]

Wednesday night:

Kent BK4
T&H Luxury shaving soap
Feather JP-AC
Professional blade
Thayer's WH Rose
Old Spice A/S

Vesa

[Dinder1]

:biggrin:

[Taz]

Prep:
Gave in 10 Passes on the .25 Diamond wool felt Bench
Then went with HMA Big Dog Bridal and Split Horse Strop felt the Top Horse one might be a Little to smooth
Went with 15 on the Split Horse and 30 on the Bridal
Soaked the Simpson Super T3 in the Scuttle
Shower
T&H Pre-Shave
AOS Sandalwood Cream
Maestro Livi 7/8 Takeda
3 1/2 Passes
WWR
CWS
QED Alum
Pinaud Clubman AS Lotion
Pinaud Clubman Hair Tonic
Finished with Floris Veviter

Plain and Simple that is one Great Shaver sharp as all get out the whiskers ran and jumped before the blade got there. Great Balance and something about the look of that dark Grey metal in the mirror. Highest Recommendation on this one.:thumbup1:
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[frogman18]

Great shave tonight even after last nights horrible shave experience with my dear Schick adj. injector, lets just say it didnt derserve a SOTD post. But anyways for tonight:

Gillette slim handled TECH
Rooney Style 3 Small "pure"
Honeybee Spa "VETYVER" SS
Thayers Superhazel
Brut ASB :thumbup1:

[ouch]

Hey tuff guy, you run that thing through a cork first?

Nah. Just scraped it against a cobblestone and went to town.

[ouch]

Ultra low tech today-

Burma Shave brush
30's Gillette Tech w/IP
Surrey soap
Dickinson's witch hazel
Aqua Velva musk splash
Brut aloe and shea butter a/s
Florida water

Cheapest razor + cheapest blade + cheapest brush + cheapest soap + cheapest a/s treatments + cheapest cologne = pretty darn good shave.

For about $35, a newbie could get a year's worth of shaves out of a combo like this.

[Jim]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=7692

[Mottern Man]

Ultra low tech today-

Burma Shave brush
30's Gillette Tech w/IP
Surrey soap
Dickinson's witch hazel
Aqua Velva musk splash
Brut aloe and shea butter a/s
Florida water

Cheapest razor + cheapest blade + cheapest brush + cheapest soap + cheapest a/s treatments + cheapest cologne = pretty darn good shave.

For about $35, a newbie could get a year's worth of shaves out of a combo like this.

Jay,

Welcome to my world, I call it the Working Class Hero Shave. :biggrin:

[Padron]

25mm Shavemac
Coates Tea Tree :drool:
Tosuke straight
Clubman


Great Shave :biggrin:

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n78/Mepadron/2cc6af73.jpg

[Dinder1]

25mm Shavemac
Coates Tea Tree :drool:
Tosuke straight
Clubman


Great Shave :biggrin:

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n78/Mepadron/2cc6af73.jpg

Padron, I love that straight razor.:drool: How do you like using a Japanese style straight?

[ouch]

Jay,

Welcome to my world, I call it the Working Class Hero Shave. :biggrin:

Will- All kidding aside, I could get by quite nicely with that setup. Gloria Vanderbilt once said something along the lines of, "It doesn't take long to get used to riding in a private car. One adapts to it almost immediately."
I'll go one step further and say that we tend to adapt to things too easily. Coates shaving cream- ho hum. Musgo Real- not again. Penhaligons- yawn.
The aforementioned, low tech rig will still provide a finer shave than those experienced by better than 99% of the rest of the world, including almost every doctor, lawyer, or professor that you'll meet. Knowledge, not money, is the key.

Using the tried and true, pedestrian products that have stood the test of time will enhance one's appreciation of "the good stuff". Using Aqua Velva makes all of those $20-30 bottles of high end concoctions last a whole lot longer, too.

[Padron]

Padron, I love that straight razor.:drool: How do you like using a Japanese style straight?

Hi DJ,

I really like it, I just got it a few weeks ago. It seems to hold a great edge so far and is very easy to use. I did hone both sides and shave with it on both the convex and concave sides.

It's smaller than I pictured it maybe ranging in size from 4/8 at the toe to 5/8+ at the tip. It has been a great shaver so far. :smile:

Joel has also written a great review on his in the review section.

Thanks,
Neale

[ouch]

Those are the oddest razors in the entire world of shaving. I had one about two years ago that I got rid of (I regret that, now), but I just couldn't manage the required contortions at the time.

As for honing, I'll leave this to the SRP experts who have hands on experience with these, but if they are anything like single bevel knives, you do not hone them the same way as standard, double edge knives.

[Stauff]

Trumper almond soap
Simpson chubby 1 super
Merkur HD
Derby extra
Speick AS :cool:
Trumper coral skin food

[Areler67]

Thursday

WS pure badger
Palmolive SC
Gillette Knack + Tesco blade (day 2-2 passes)
Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS
Nivea Cooling ASB
Tam Dao edt

[180gVinyl]

'51 SS w/Russian Gillette
Cyril R Salter Black Badger
De Vergulde Hand soap
Proraso pre/post

Iceberg Twice PH EdT

[johnniegold]

Shampoo: Kiehl's Tea Tree Oil Shampoo

after shower at the sink:

Merkur HD/IP (1)
EJ Medium Silvertip
Proraso pre post
Coates Tea Tree s/c
warm water rinse
touch up with disposable Gillette
cold water splash
Thayers After Shave w/h
Provence Sante Green Tea a/s
Bvlgari au the vert edt

[Tinzien]

I was once like you - lost and confused in the world. Until I found my personal savior in Jesu...er, um DE shaving I, too, would allow my face to rest ::shakes head:: :confused1 :001_unsur :wink:

Not to get all preachy but unless you shave aggressively or your last shave wasn't a good one, your face shouldn't need rest. DE is supposed to be smooth sailing but obviously YMMV..

My face felt fine, but I did not shave because I forgot my travel shaving kit at home when I left for my overnight trip. :blushing: Ergo, my face got a rest and I had more whiskers to decimate this morning. :thumbup1:


??????????????????:confused1 :confused1 :bored: :wink2:

Thanks for the catch, apparently I need more coffee in my system before posting to the SOTD some days. :wink:

[Tinzien]

Beverage:
Liquid Planet - Guatemalan (Aeropressed)

Music:
Clutch - Pitchfork & Lost Needles

Shave:
Slant w/ IP
B&B 2006 Standard Ebony Brush
QED Sandalwood soap :001_wub: :drool: :thumbup:
Alum
Speick A/S
MB Summer ASB - Peppermint

Scent:
Burberry Brit

Hair:
Pinaud Eau du Quinne

Thoughts:
As always the QED Sandalwood continued its tradition of being #1 in my rotation in terms of close shave, comfort and smell (initial and lingering post-shave). Two days of whiskers fell under the might of the slant and QED leaving me BBS with no sensitive spots pointed out by either the alum or the Speick.

[JBHoren]

1921 silver-plated Gillette "Tuckaway" w/Israeli Personna blade
"Frank", Sterling-silver pure-badger shaving brush
"Nora", Sterling-silver shaving mug
QED Wild Rose shaving soap
No styptic pencil
Witch-hazel
SCS Savory Rose EDT

[jlander]

No pics. Have to file this from work today. My home computer hiccuped and died.

Music: Tres Hombres - ZZ Top (Vinyl)

Shower
Avalon Organics Lavender Shampoo (I'm becoming addicted to Lavender :001_wub: )
Issy's Juniper Breeze (time to reorder)

At the Sink
4" Coors Mortar
B&B 2006 Ltd. Ed. Finest Silver tip in Horn :001_wub: :001_wub:
QED B&B SS
1917 Silver Plated Bulldog Handle Old Type w/ Swede (day 4)
3 passes
No Styptic Pencil
WWR
CWR
Old Spice Limited Edition AS (I'm running out :crying: )
QED DaVinci Water
QED Texas Cedar Wood ASB (interesting scent)
Floris Sandalwood EdT

BBS

Have an outstanding day everyone.

[jlander]

..SNIP..
QED Wild Rose shaving soap
No styptic pencil
Witch-hazel
SCS Savory Rose EDT

I really like these 2 scents together. The SS and SC make a great superlather!

[Baloosh]

Hot shower
Proraso Pre-Post at end of shower
SR 3124
'63 Fatboy w/ Sharps blade (Day 2 and final)
QED Frankincense & Myrrh soap
Warm water rinse
Cold water rinse
DR Harris Sandalwood A/S splash
Cold water rinse
Baxter's of California A/S balm + QED Patch./Tea Tree/Peppermint A/S Skin Conditioner + Trumper's Limes Skin Food
YSL Live Jazz EdT

[Mottern Man]

HD/IP
Crabtree and Evelyn Best (limited edition)
Erasmic Shave Cream
Aqua Velva. :cool:

[ada8356]

Thursday

B&B Ebony Razor
SR 3120
J.M. Fraser's Shave Cream
Kiehl's Blue Astringent Herbal Lotion
Aqua Velva Ice Sport

[Antique Hoosier]

Presidential Shave

[guenron]

Type "M" Injector with Personna II
Vulfix Old Original #41 Super Badger
QED Violetta Shaving Soap :drool:
QED DaVinci Water
QED Cypress After Shave Skin Conditioner
Crusellas Agua Violettas

[Newfie]

I think I did a preview of last night's shave post and then went on to somewhere else without clicking submit!!!:mad: :redface:

Anyhow:

Light face wash at the sink
Proraso pre / Olive oil soak on wet face for 5 minutes
GFT Rose SC
AOS brush in Pure
'57 Super Speed (first SS shave) with fresh Derby Extra
N-S, S-N, ATG
Here I tried something new. I still had a little stubble, so I applied Barbasol Therapeutic Brushless and felt for stubble while rubbing it in, and then went ATG with that. Turned out very very nice!!!
WWR, AOS Alum, WWR, Pat Dry with warm towel
Polar Ice.

[Dennis]

A most glorious shave this morning!

Slant/Derby
Savile Row 3118
Pre de Provence soap
Em's Cucumber Splash
Mama Bear's B&B Summer AS
Pecksniff's Aromatic Chypre EdT

Damn near BBS and I smell awesome.

[Boogie]

[QUOTE=Tinzien;258414]
Music:
Clutch - Pitchfork & Lost Needles
QUOTE]

Ahhh, finally, a fellow Clutch fan. I had no idea! That Pitchfork album is great, one of my favorites.


Shaved with some new stuff today.

Edwin Jagger Small Best Badger
Merkur 38C, my first time
Fresh Derby
A combo that I made of Mama Bear's Spicey Lime and Mama Bear's Wild Mint and Ivy
Followed by some witch hazel
Gillette Series After Shave Gel.

Very relaxing shave, ended up very nice. This was my first time with the 38C and I loved it.

[Baloosh]

QED Violetta Shaving Soap :drool:


Grrrr....

Again I miss out on a custom soap from Charles. :thumbdown

[TstebinsB]

Music: Metallica - Garage Inc. (1998)

Merkur Progress w/Derby Extra
Kingsley Super Badger brush
Honeybee Vanilla Oak shaving soap
Aqua Velva Classic AS

[letterk]

I was hoping to have some time to shoot my SOTD pics from the last few days, but drats, it's just been crazy with family in town.

Tuesday
40's SS
Derby Extra
T2 Super :001_wub:
Trumpers Coconut Oil soap
QED Original A/S Conditioner

Wednesday
Merkur Futur
Swedish Gillette
T2 Super - did I mention :001_wub:
Tabac soap
Musgo Real A/S Splash

Today
Merkur Futur
Swedish Gillette
B&B Finest
DR Harris Arlington cream
DR Harris Arlington A/S splash

[boboakalfb]

Merkur Progress-IP
SR-208
NB Signature SC
Aqua Velva
dab o' Proraso Pre/Post
Penhaligon's Castile EDT

[Austin]

Merkur razor
SMF III brush
T&H Almond shave cream
Polar Ice AS
Trumpers Curzon Cologne

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=7693

[FloppyShoes]

Music: Radiohead - OK Computer
Beverage: Starbucks Espresso, Cafe Americano
Aroma: Nag Champa Agarbatti Incense (Sandalwood, Amber and Floral mix)

VP Pure Badger
Gisele Sandalwood SC
Dovo 6/8 "Saturday" Spike
WTG-ATG
C&E Sandalwood ASB (Sample)

A feast for the senses. Sometimes it's nice to burn incense in the morning to wake up the nose. This was my first time doing it in the bathroom though. Normally I burn it when reading the newspaper or checking my email.

[Nick75]

Merkur Progress w/Wilkinson Sword (day 3)
Vulfix #850
Honeybee Bay Rum SS
Pinaud Bay Rum A/S
GFT Bay Rum Cologne

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=7694

[Taz]

Prep:
Gave in 10 Passes on the .25 Diamond wool felt Bench
Then went with HMA Big Dog Bridal and Split Horse Strop felt. Once again stayed away from the Top Dog Horse
Went with 15 on the Split Horse and 30 on the Bridal
Soaked the Simpson Super Chubby 2 in the Scuttle
Shower
Dr. Harris Pre-Shave between each pass
Tabac Soap
Chandler 8/8 Spike Point
3 1/2 Passes
WWR
CWS
QED Alum
Aqua Velva Classic Ice AS
T&H Ultimate ASB
Pashana Blue Orchid Fragrant Brilliantine Hair Tonic
Finished with Czech & Speake #88
Just a Great Shave:thumbup:
9152

[gallantman]

Merkur HD with Merkur Platinum blade
Savile Row brush
Tabac shave soap
Aqua Velva a/s
Tabac cologne


2 days in a row with Tabac shave soap....nice lather and scent

[Ironman]

Schick Injector Type I1 w/ CVS Blade
B&B Silvertip
QED Fresh Limes Shaving Soap
Thayers Lemon Astringent
Trumper Lime Skin Food

[Bucnak]

New Merkur Blade
38C
Williams in a wood Bowl
Squirt of Kiss my Face lime add to bowl
Badger Brush
Cool wash
Witch Hazel
Pinaud Bay Rum:eek:

John

[ponyplayer]

Early shave...late post.

Thursday:
Wilkinson Sword Sticky w/ Bic blade
Bic Metal
Artist Club (non-folding) razor for touchups
Plisson Black #10
Honeybee Cedarwood Amber soap
D.R. Harris Pink A/S splash

Armani Black Code edt

Another fabulous shave with this razor/blade combo. Still using the AC straight on a very limited basis. Today I cleaned up my cheeks and chin with the razor...got a small cut when I rushed it a bit. Got to remember to set the razor then make a pass.

Have a great evening.
Patrick

[TstebinsB]

Prep:
Gave in 10 Passes on the .25 Diamond wool felt Bench
Then went with HMA Big Dog Bridal and Split Horse Strop felt. Once again stayed away from the Top Dog Horse
Went with 15 on the Split Horse and 30 on the Bridal
Soaked the Simpson Super Chubby 2 in the Scuttle
Shower
Dr. Harris Pre-Shave between each pass
Tabac Soap
Chandler 8/8 Spike Point
3 1/2 Passes
WWR
CWS
QED Alum
Aqua Velva Classic Ice AS
T&H Ultimate ASB
Pashana Blue Orchid Fragrant Brilliantine Hair Tonic
Finished with Czech & Speake #88
Just a Great Shave:thumbup:
9152

Whenever I read your SOTD posts, I feel like I'm standing over the hood of a car and you're at the wheel. "She's got a 6.5 liter V12 engine with 663 hp at 7800 rpm. I'm talking 0-60 mph in 3.8 seconds. I've gone 180 mph on her but she's got a top speed of 216 mph; barely legal. They only made 300 of these, you know. Yup, she's a real machine. Listen to that baby purrrrrr!" he says, as he floors the gas pedal. I stand in awe, wishing, hoping, that one day, someday.. sigh.

Great razor!!!:001_wub: (That was the description of a 2007 Competition Lamborghini Murcielago).

[DoubleE]

Merkur Vision w/Feather blade
e-Shave finest
Charles Tyrwhitt lemon & cedar shaving cream
Charles Tyrwhitt lemon & cedar ASB
Musgo Real #2 EDT

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=7695

[doctorsimon]

Lush coalface facial soap in the shower
T&H oil
T&H trafalgar cream
B&B Finest brush
Vision
Feather (unused)
Alum
King of Shaves post shave recovery gel
DRH Arlington after shave splash


This was my first use of the Vision in a long time, sadly I really prefer the B&B and especially slant. Not sure what is wrong with the Vision today, but it is such a different beast to the other two razors that it might be my technique.

[Mottern Man]

Queen soap
Erasmic Shave Cream
HD/IP
Pre Ban C&E Best

[Newfie]

Light face wash at sink,
5 minute soak with Proraso Pre
C&E Sweet Almond Oil SC
AOS in Pure
Slant w/ day 3 Derby
N-S, S-N & ATG
WWR, AOS Alum, WWR, pat dry with warm towel
Nancy Boy Cooling ASG

[Padron]

Hot Shower
Issy's Almond soap

Rooney Style 1 size 1 Super
QED Frankincense and Myrrh
3" TM Honey Brown Strop
Tosuke Straight
Alum
Aqua Velva Ice Blue
Penhaligons Opus 1870


A fine shave :smile:

[guenron]

Grrrr....

Again I miss out on a custom soap from Charles. :thumbdown

Hmmm.. Just wait till you see tomorrow's soap. I'm sure that too will have you in a lather! :ihih:

[steveo]

Hot towel at sink
Proraso pre/post
Wilkinson's sword brush
Gillette black handle
Trumper's Rose s/c
Cold rinse
Thayer's rose petal
Old spice whitewater a/s
King of Shaves sensitive shave balm
After a couple of rough shaves (trying to shave too quickly) a nice close and comfy shave!:cool:

[Areler67]

Friday

EJ BB medium
MB Toasted coconut SS
Gillette slim twist + Tesco blade (day 3-2 passes)
Mennen Skin Bracer AS
Nivea Sensitive skin ASB
Tam Dao

Perfect shave...

[Emilius]

Friday

Good morning, gents.

Gillette 40's Superspeed w/Swedish Gillette blade (day 1)
Vulfix #2233 Super
Taylor's Sandalwood shaving cream
Aqua Velva

[johnniegold]

after shower at the sink:

Merkur HD/IP (2)
Trumper Pure Badger
Trumper Limes Skin Food
Trumper Limes s/s
warm water rinse
touch up with disposable Gillette
cold water splash
4711 a/s - (I need to get a good Limes aftershave)/Solved. Just ordered ToBS No. 74 Victorian Limes aftershave from classicshaving
Trumper Limes edt

[jamacdon]

Shower

-Merkur Futur @ 1.5
-Swedish Gillette, day three
-Nancy Boy Signature Shave Cream
-C & E BBB
-Proraso Crema Liquida Dopobarba
-Floris Santal edt

[Antique Hoosier]

FRIDAY
I decided to try a couple of newly acquired items this morning.
I opened a very similar package of Vintage NOS Made in England
Wilkinson Chromium Blades Originally Priced at $1.69 for 10 Blades.
I also used my cleaned sanitized and polished 1975 Gillette Super Adjustable.
Coupled that with my designated T&H 1805 / KENT BK4 Combo, and finished
with some Clubman Talc and Old Spice Original AS.

The Wilkinson appeared as fresh as a new IP or Derby upon opening the wax paper wrapping after sliding it from it's plastic confines. I don't know the age of the blades but they performed as good as an IP or Derby for my face. Mind you I was being VERY careful as I have never advocated using vintage blades since the cost of perfectly good new blades are so affordable. I got a very nice ...close...shave out of the Wilkinson blade and have plans to use them again. I did throw the blade away after the first use. I might tempt fate and try a second shave with one down the line. The Long Handle Black Super Adjustable Gillette Date Code V-1 (1975) performed like a champ on adjustment #3. I was going to keep this one a mild 4 pass shave.... I really liked the feel of the Big Gillette. I had previously shaved with one before selling a similar one months ago. All in all a great shave.... the T&H 1805 is stellar and the little BK4 lathers like a machine....

[guenron]

Type "M" Injector with Personna II injector blades
Savile Row 3128 Silver tip
QED Barbershop Lilac:w00t:
QED DaVinci Water
Muhle Ringelblummen After Shave Balm (Calendula by yet another name)
Geo. F. Trumper Royal

[jlander]

Hot Shower
Issy's Juniper Breeze Cold pressed soap (the very last iota)
Nivea pre-shave wash (something new)
MB Rosemary/Mint shampoo

At the Sink
4" Coors mortar
KMF scentless SC + 2 drops Tea Tree Oil (very earthy)
Kent BK8 (Thanks Michael)
English Gillette #66 w/ Swede (day 5)
3 passes
No Styptic Pencil
WWR
CWR
Dominica Bay Rum AS
MB Summer AS w/Peppermint Hydrosol
SCS Bay Rum with a Twist EdT

Yet another BBS. :shaving: This makes a complete week of BBS!!!
Now I know what is ment by "the brush just explodes with lather"
The KMF SC makes a really slick lather and the Tea Tree Oil was just perfect for the Bay Rum day I wanted.

Have an outstanding day everyone!

[Baloosh]

QED Barbershop Lilac:w00t:


W. T. F.

I know you secretly don't like that Lilac soap, and I know you secretly want to sell/trade it to me.

Your eyelids are getting heavy.... :out:

You're completely relaxed...... :yinyang:

You are open to any suggestion..... :closedeye

Now... go get a USPS shipping label and a sturdy box... :ihih:

[Baloosh]

Hot shower
Proraso Pre-Post at end of shower
SR 3124
'63 Fatboy w/ Derby blade (Day 1)
ToOBS Mr. Taylor cream + Charles Tyrwhitt Lemon & Cedar cream
Warm water rinse
Cold water rinse
Skin Bracer A/S splash
Cold water rinse
Baxter's of California A/S balm + Mama Bear's Menthol A/S Milk + Trumper's Limes Skin Food
AOS Sandalwood EdT

[Jodanster]

40's SS/Tesco blade (Day 1)
Trumper super badger
Trumper's Rose SC
Aqua Velva
Armani EDT

[timm]

Merkur Slant W/Feather Day 4
C&E Super Badger Brush
Proraso pre/post before shower
C&E Sienna shave cream
Alum bar
Witch hazel
Aqua Velva
C&E Sienna after shave balm

[timm]

New Gillette Open Comb 1st time
Super-Max super stainless blades from London 1st time
C&E Super Badger Brush
Proraso pre/post before shower
C&E Sienna shave cream
Alum bar
Witch hazel
Aqua Velva
C&E Sienna after shave balm

I acquired the New Gillette and Super-Max blades from B&B member Papasmurf in a trade. Thanks for the trade Papasmurf. I have to say the shave was excellent today. I’ve been looking for a 2nd razor to go along side my Slant that would give me real close shaves and I think I have it. I’m trying to have only two razors that are my go to razors. :huh: I took this advice from another forum member who had a ton of razor then sold all but two for this reason. I’m sure just like he did RAD will kick in for me to.

[michaelskar]

I must confess I have skipped the shaves yesterday and this morning. I am feeling like quite the scruffian! I am looking forward to the next shave...where I shall whack the whiskers with a vengeance.

This morning, tho, I did shower with my father's day T&H 1805 bath soap, splashed some Speick AS, and applied some T&H Trafalgar EdT.

It really has been a while since I've skipped 2 days in a row. I am a rebel!

[jeffb]

Merkur 38C w/ Feather
SR3118
Nancy Boy Signature
Baxter of California Toner
Proraso ASB

Jeff

[RichGem]

Awesome shave today.... TGQ's / Colleen's "Lime Margarita" shave soap finished off with SCS Bay Rum w/ Twist... yum!

As for the soap... lotsa lather and cushion and a fantastic scent too. Man, I wish I were on a beach now.... who's bringing the tequilla??

[Duggo]

C&E Sweet Almond Oil
L'Occiataine 20% Shea Butter Hand Cream (Moisturizer)
Thayers Witch Hazel w/alcohol (Original)

See signature for equipment and combonations used...

[Limey]

Merkur Progress
T&H Ebony Turnback
Mama Bear's new recipe lime
American Personna
Proraso AS splash

[JBHoren]

1918 silver-plated Gillette "Old Type" (Military-issue) w/Israeli Personna blade
"Frank", Sterling-silver pure-badger shaving brush
"Nora", Sterling-silver shaving mug
QED Sandalwood shaving soap (hat-tip to Charles!)
No styptic pencil
Witch-hazel
SCS Sandalwood ASB
SCS Sandalwood EDT

[Ironman]

Schick Injector Type I1 w/ CVS blade
B&B Silvertip Shaving Brush
T&H Luxury Shaving Soap
Thayers Lemon Astringent
Provence Sante Green Tea AS
Provence Sante Green Tea EDC

[Emilius]

It really has been a while since I've skipped 2 days in a row. I am a rebel!

Isn't everyday shaving a regulation of this forum we all have to respect? I thought I'd get banned if I dared to make such a confession. :biggrin: :lol:

[Tinzien]

Slant w/ IP
B&B 2006 Standard Ebony Brush
Speick shaving cream w/ MB Smokin' Soap :001_wub:
Speick A/S

Speick EdC

First time using the Speick EdC and wow does it smell amazing! The MB Smokin' and the Speick are a match made in Heaven!!!

[Austin]

Merkur razor
Simpsons CH1 brush
DR Harris Almond shave stick
Hydrolast Peppermint balm
Hermes Eau D'Orange Verte Cologne

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=7697

[boboakalfb]

Merkur Progress-IP
Rooney 1SSS
eShave White Tea SC
Thayers Lavender WH
eShave White Tea ASC
Penhaligons Endymion

[xmemnochx]

Have not shared my amateurish photographs in awhile, I apologize for retinal bleeding, but they are slowly getting better.

Friday is hard livin' around here! :thumbup:

9166

[DoubleE]

Merkur Vision w/Feather blade
Rooney style 3 small super
DR Harris Arlington shaving soap
DR Harris aftershave milk
DR Harris Arlington EDT

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=7698

[Newfie]

snip...Friday is hard livin' around here! :thumbup:

9166

Yep, looks like some hard livin' to me there Pal!!!:drool:

[Nick75]

Merkur Progress w/Wilkinson Sword (day 4)
Kent T8
C & E Nomad SC
Thayers WH
Proraso ASB
C & E Nomad EDT

[Slant-Fan]

Technically the shave was late last night. I usually shave before bed. The razor is a slant head adjustable Walbusch. Great razor. I used Coleen's Sandlwood soap with a splash of Dickinson's Witch Hazel to finish it off.

[Taz]

Running late this morning only time for a quickie

Molten Lemon Leaf shave Wax
Schick Injector - Pella Blades can not remember what model it is my only one Amber Bakelite Handle Cold Textured Head
2 passes
WWR
CWS
QED Alum
AV Classic Ice
Anthony Logistics ASB
Pashana Original Hair Tonic

I hate being RUSHED

[TstebinsB]

Music: Cursive - The Ugly Organ (2003)

Merkur Futur w/Feather blade
Kingsley Super Badger brush
Honeybee Cedarwood Amber shaving soap
Thayers Rose Witch Hazel w/EO blend
Proraso Pre and Post cream

[monkfish]

Friday night:

Kent BK4
D.R. Harris almond shaving soap
Feather JP-AC
Professional blade
Thayer's WH Rose
Musgo Real A/S

Vesa

[Zeni]

Speick SC and MB Sweet Vetiver soap. I haven't been able to find anything that doesn't go well with this soap.
Progress with Derby
B&B ebony silvertip
Speick aftershave

So-so shave, I should of used a new blade.

[NurseMedic]

I must confess, I've been slacking quite a bit with my SOTD posts... then again, I've hit a semester when I'm only in the classroom a couple hours twice a week.

C&E BBB
Salter Mint
Merkur Classic/Derby of forgotten age
Brooks Brothers ASB

Later, just before dinner: 2 dabs of Floris Limes EdT on the carotids

A slight clean up from the previous day's hasty two-pass nightmare. One thing I'm finding with the Derbys, where the Merkurs would chew up my face to let me know I had pushed the limit of their service life, the Derbys just don't cut as well after a while. Although, given the option between the two, I can live without having my face torn up. :001_tongu

Mike in Michigan

[FloppyShoes]

Quick utility shave, no time for music or beverage as usual.

VP Pure Badger
Williams Mug Soap
'67 Aluminum Tech
Walmart Blade
Adidas AS

Cheers.

[Mottern Man]

Omega Boar
60's Slim/IP
Euro Palmolive Cream
Anherb Gel

[Padron]

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n78/Mepadron/514ddaf2.jpg

Great Shave :biggrin:

[michaelskar]

after 60 hrs beard growth:

HD w/ red personna
c&e BBB
Proraso PRE/post w/ hot towels
Tabac SS
Proraso ASB

great shave...

[Nick75]

EJ Large Super Badger
HD w/Israeli (day 1)
Taylors Eton College SC
Taylors St. James A/S
Harris Milk

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=7707

[Rog1]

59' Fat-Boy (Gillette blade)
AOS Pure Badger
Mama Bears Rosemary Mint
Shavex Alum Bar (ouch!)
Thayer's Rose Petal Toner
Nancy Boy After Shave Gel (which is growing on me...a lot!)

[ouch]

Omega 6215
6/8" Geneva
Harris Arlington cream
QED Da Vinci
Musgo Real splash
Speick edt

[Slant-Fan]

1919 bulldog recently acquired from ebay with a Swedish Gillette ........ great blade !

[jlander]

Hot Shower
SCS Sandalwood Soap
Avalon Organics Lavendar Shampoo
Nivea Pre-Shave Facial Scrub

Shower
4" Coors Mortar
SCS Lime SC
B&B 2006 Ltd. Ed. Silver Tip in Horn
1958 (D1) Gillette Gold Toggle w/Fresh Derby Extra @ 4
3 passes
WWR
CWR
Aqua Velva Musk
QED Texas Cedarwood ASB
SCS Sandalwood EdT

[frogman18]

Gillette "no date code notched center bar" Aristocrat
Shavemac 501 "Finest"
Toms of Maine Calendula
Mennen Skin Bracer

Great shave this mourning 4 passes and BBS:thumbup:

[guenron]

Merkur 1904 with American Safety Razor Chrome Steel (Corker)
Edw. Jagger for Crabtree and Evelyn Best Badger
QED Vetiver Shave Stick
QED DaVinci Water
QED Vetiver After Shave Skin Conditioner
Lanvin Vetiver:drool:

[steveo]

Hot towel at sink
Floris Elite s/c (sample)
Gillette Black Handle adjustable (Derby, 2nd shave)
Wilkinson's sword brush
Cold rinse
Thayers Rose Petal
Liz Claibourne Curve a/s

KOS cooling balm

Great shave today .The Floris sample was large by samples standards and one of the best creams I've used.May have to purchase

[Austin]

Merkur razor
SMF brush
DR Harris Marlborough shave cream
Harris Milk
MPG Baime EDT

[jamacdon]

Shower

-Merkur Futur @ 1.5
-Swedish Gillette, day four
-C & E BBB
-TOBS St. James Shave Cream
-Proraso Crema Liquida Dopobarba
-Pinaud Shave Talc
-Floris Santal edt

[JBHoren]

19?? silver-plated Gillette "Old Type" (DG emblem) w/Israeli Personna blade
"Frank", Sterling-silver pure-badger shaving brush
"Nora", Sterling-silver shaving mug
QED Vetiver shaving soap (hat-tip to Charles!)
No styptic pencil
Witch-hazel
L'Occitane Vetyver EDT (hat-tip to Scotto!)

The QED website lists this shaving soap as "not-for-faint-hearted Vetiver"; but I'm not sure the adjectival phrase does justice to the Vetiver. If I were asked to describe it, I would call this "pure-hearted Vetiver", for indeed, it is of a purity which I have yet to encounter in any other shaving soap or cream that calls itself "Vetiver".

The lather was luxurious on all counts: aroma, lubrication, and staying-power. Forty swirls of my dampened "Frank" on the shaving-soap tub, followed by a few minutes of gentle twirling in "Nora" (accompanied by added dribs-and-drabs of hot water), and I had sufficient lather for four passes with my "Mystery" razor (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=21707) and a photo session afterward.

The L'Occitane Vetyver complements this shaving soap beautifully, and I am grateful to Scotto for his product review (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1617&highlight=vetyver).

The only thing missing from this picture (verbal and visual) is a label for the QED shaving soap which reads "Vetiver", instead of the generic "Luxury Lather". I hope that Charles will send me one, when they're ready (and one for that robust "Jasmine", as well).

Smooth shaving!

[johnniegold]

after shower at the sink:

Merkur HD/IP(3)
C&E BB
Trumper CSF
De Vergulde Hand shave stick
warm water rinse
touch up with disposable Gillette
cold water splash
Thayers Lavender w/h
Brut a/s (1st time I used this stuff in about 25 years. Used sparingly, not bad)

[Baloosh]

Hot shower
Proraso Pre-Post at end of shower
Feather ACD-N (Japanese) straight w/ Pro Guard blade (Day 3)
Touch up w/ '63 Fatboy w/ Derby blade (Day 2)
Pre de Provence soap + DR Harris Almond cream
Warm water rinse
Cold water rinse
Pinaud Bay Rum A/S splash (YOWZA!)
Cold water rinse
QED Texas Cedarwood A/S Skin Conditioner + Mama Bear's Menthol A/S Milk + Trumper's Limes Skin Food
Creed Green Irish Tweed EdT

[xmemnochx]

My breathtaking wife came from Las Vegas last night, she flabbergasted me with some goodies, I had no idea they made Blenheim in colossal size, wonderful.


9215

[Jim]

My breathtaking wife came from Las Vegas last night, she flabbergasted me with some goodies, I had no idea they made Blenheim in colossal size, wonderful.


9215


That is a big honkin' bottle of smell good!

[FloppyShoes]

Music: Eagles - Hotel California
Beverage: Genmai Cha

VP Pure Badger
Gisele Sandalwood SC
'67 Aluminum Tech
Walmart Blade
C&E Nomad ASB
C&E Nomad EdT

Awsome BBS Shave. 3 pass heaven.

[180gVinyl]

'51 SS w/Russian Gillette
Sabini Super Badger
Charles Tyrwhitt Lemon & Cedarwood
Charles Tyrwhitt Lemon & Cedarwood A/S balm

[letterk]

Merkur Futur
Crystal blade
Tulip 2
TOBS Avocado cream
L'Occitane Eau des Bergers A/S Splash

[KWE]

Merkur 12C w/ Feather blade
Pure Badger brush
T&H West Indian Limes SC
Dickinson's WH
Musgo Real AS
Guerlain Vetiver EdT

[Taz]

Simpson Super Major
T&H Coral Skin Food Pre Shave before each pass
Dr. Harris Marlborough Shave Stick
Dovo Black Star 5/8
TI Travel Strop 10 on the Brushed 30 on the Smooth
3 Passes
WWR
CWS
QED Alum
Pinuad Clubman AS
QED ASB
Pashana Blue Orchid Fragrant Brilliantine Hair Tonic
Finished with LP9

For a resonably priced razor that is a very nice shaver. BBS Great Shave:thumbup1:

[Dinder1]

Saturday

[Jim]

*
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=7710

[TstebinsB]

As I start to shave with a straight again, the music will be off. I need to concentrate...

Wm Elliot 5/8 razor
Kingsley Super Badger brush
Honeybee Cedarwood Amber soap
Thayers witch Hazel w/EO Blend
Proraso Pre and Post Cream

What a shave! It's a shame I allowed laziness to keep me away from straight razors. NOTHING will get you smoother.:thumbup:

[Duggo]

Saturday, June 23, 2007

Nancy Boy Shave Cream
L'Occiataine 20% Shea Butter Hand Cream (Moisturizer)
Thayers Witch Hazel w/alcohol (Original)

I'm sorry I don't get around to using this shave cream more often. It always provides me with an exceptional shave, and today was no exception.

See signature for equipment and combinations used...

[Padron]

Rooney 1,1 Super
Erasmic Soap
Handamerican strop
6/8 Henckels Friodur
Alum
Thayers Lavender WH
Clubman aftershave


Nice shave :smile:

[steveo]

Proraso pre/post in shower,Hot towel at sink
Floris Elite s/c (sample)
Wilkinson's Sword brush
Gold Slant (fresh Feather)
3 passes .Touch up with Wilkinson's Sword disposable
Cold rinse
Thayers
Old Spice Whitewater a/s
A great shave todat.Loving the Floris(must buy),loving the Slant :001_wub:

[Nick75]

HD w/Israeli (day 2)
Simpsons CH1 Best
Trumpers Violet SS
Musgo Real A/S

[JBHoren]

1921 Gillette "Big Fellow" w/Israeli Personna blade
"Frank", Sterling-silver pure-badger shaving brush
"Nora", Sterling-silver shaving mug
TGQ Leatherneck shaving soap
No styptic pencil
Witch-hazel
Pino Silvestre EDT

[Baloosh]

Hot shower
Proraso Pre-Post at end of shower
SMF 1 brush
Feather ACD-N (Japanese) straight w/ Pro Guard blade (Day 4)
Nancy Boy Signature cream + Mama Bear's Clear Skies soap = SupahLavendah/Peppermintah/Rosemaryah
Touch up w/ '63 Fatboy w/ Derby Extra blade (Day 3)
Warm water rinse
Cold water rinse
Pinaud Clubman Special Reserve A/S splash
Cold water rinse
Proraso Liquid A/S balm + Mama Bear's Menthol A/S Milk + Trumper's Limes Skin Food
Penhaligon's Douro EdT

[DoubleE]

Merkur long handle classic w/Feather blade
Simpson's PJ1 super
Tabac shaving soap
Feather aSB
Culture by Tabac EDT

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[Tinzien]

A weekend of simple, straight-forward shaves.

Saturday:

Schick Injector w/ Ted Pella
B&B 2006 Standard Horn Brush
Tabac
Old Spice A/S

Sunday:
Schick Injector w/ Ted Pella
B&B 2006 Standard Horn Brush
Proraso Green
Proraso A/S
Proraso ASB

[Slant-Fan]

Rocket with a Feather
Plisson # 12
Colleen's soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel

[johnniegold]

after shower at the sink:

Futur/Derby(1)
Simpson Duke 2
Trumper CSF
Tabac s/s
warm water rinse
touch up with disposable Gillette
cold water splash
Thayers Lavender w/h
Tabac a/s
Tabac edt (spray)
Tabac deo

[guenron]

Merkur 1904 with American Safety Razor Chrome Steel (Corker)
Truefitt and Hill Small Super Badger
QED Lemon Grass and Eucalyptus Shave Stick
Proraso Dopobarba
Proraso Crema Liquida Dopobarba
Provence Santé Verlain Cologne

Summer Cool and Sweet!

[michaelskar]

really really nice shave this morning...

HD w/ red personna
c&e bbb
TOBS Shaving Shop SC
Thayer's Rose WH
Proraso ASB
Clubman talc
Pinaud Bay Rum AS (splashed on chest, not face or neck)
SCS B&B Bay Rum w/ a Twist EdT

[Baloosh]

QED Lemon Grass and Eucalyptus Shave Stick


:eek: :mad: :cursing:

One of these days, Ron.... one of these days... I'm going to come over there, and be all :a17: and then once you're good and hammered, I'll be all :a19: on you, and then I'll :c6: all your custom QED stuffs.

You'll be all :mad5: and :a31:, and try to :detective: up just where I am, but I'll be all :batman: and :ninja: and you'll never find me! :ihih:

[Dinder1]

Sunday

[monkfish]

Sunday night:

Rooney 3 small ss
Trumper's Violet cream
Feather JP-AC
Professional blade
Thayer's WH Rose
D.R. Harris Pink

Vesa

[180gVinyl]

'51 SS w/Feather
Sabini Super Badger
Taylor's Sandalwood
Proraso A/S splash

Haven't used a Feather for a few weeks and was caught napping

A couple of weepers just below my bottom lip :sneaky2:

[HoustonianYankee]

Hope you had a nice Sunday.

[Jim]

Sorry for the crappy pic.

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=7721

[early30sguy]

Sunday morning, best shave yet in my first week. 2 days worth of stubble, 1 WTG & 1 ATG.

Out of the shower
Merkur HD w/ Israeli blade
ToOBS Lavendar Soap
Vulfix Best Badger #2233
Nivea Sensitive AS Balm

[Taz]

Simpson Super Major
T&H Coral Skin Food Pre Shave before each pass
QED Lime Shave Stick
Puma INOX 5/8
TI Travel Strop 10 on the Brushed 30 on the Smooth
3 Passes
WWR
CWS
QED Alum
Pinuad Clubman AS
QED ASB
Pashana Blue Orchid Fragrant Brilliantine Hair Tonic
Finished with LP9
Still not home but finishing up first trip with STR8 with Success

[Rog1]

63 Gillette Adjustable
AOS Pure Badger
Mama Bears Rosemary Mint
Alum Bar
Lucky Tiger Face Tonic
Proraso Pre/Post Creme

[Limey]

Merkur Progress
American Personna
Omega boar
Mama Bear Lime
Thayer's Lavender
Proraso AS splash
T&H 1805

[Duggo]

Breakfast - or shall I say brunch - ended to late for me to shave today. ¡Rats!

We now return you to your local station...

[4and20blackbirds]

Last night's shave:

Merkur HD w/ Merkur blade, day 3
hot towel pre
E&J Best with GFT Coconut
2 N-S passes
*face on fiiiiire*
cold water splash
alum
cold water rinse
QED DaVinci Water
Em's Place Minty Menthol shave/aftershave gel
face feeling tight, so QED Lime ASB
face still feeling dry, so Nivea ASB
neck starting to weep in a couple of places, so My Nik is Sealed
couldn't take that, washed it off and then applied more Minty Menthol

Ugh. :scared:

[Slant-Fan]

Thursday 6-28 shave

Gillette 1916 flare tip Aristocrat
Feather
QED Jasmine soap .... wonderful lubrication and lathering
QED soap half and custom shaving bowl compliments of JBHoren
Plisson # 12
Dickinson's Witch Hazel