SOTD Tabula Gratulatoria - October 2011

[Optometrist]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6040/6294824105_e0a88b8525_b.jpg

:thumbup1::thumbup1::thumbup1:

[BladeRunner001]

Looks a beauty, Robert....and that razor ain't bad either!!!!:lol::lol:

:lol::lol:...Thanks David :001_smile

[Optometrist]

During the first week of November we would like to see black & white pics, which are certainly some of the most classic possible. These, in fact, reproduce that cool, traditional effect given by the very first photos of the history. :001_cool: And it's really up to you if you want to include a vintage look or a modern look in your two tones shaving shots! :wink2:


http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l490/Marcoitalianwetshaver/162-1.jpg

What a superlative shot to start a week that I just know is going to be one of the best themes! Well done, my friend!:001_smile:thumbup:

[Optometrist]

Pre : Hot Shower
Razor : Muhle R41
Blade : Lord
Brush : Semogue 1305
Scuttle : Schwarzweisskeramik XL
Soap : TOBS Lavender
ASL : St.James

http://im10.gulfup.com/2011-10-31/1320043169761.jpg

A fantastic start to the new week! Love the pic!:001_smile:thumbup1:

[Optometrist]

Monday, 31.Oct.2011

Predopobarba Proraso
Semogue 208 vintage
T&H Authentic Nº 10
Edwin Jagger DE89 Barley
Derby Extra
Thayers Witch Hazel cucumber
Weleda Baume Après Rasage

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i338/ejcoelho/P1050367.jpg

The master of close-ups does it again! Well done, Emanuel...lovely shot!:thumbup1:

[Optometrist]

With the exception of the 444 balm, none of this stuff is made nowadays.

Colgate Cup soap (probably from the 50's)
Semogue 1550 (late 90's)
Joseph Rodgers straight razor (ca. 1820-1830)
444 balm
Old Spice Musk by Shulton (late 80s)

http://i44.tinypic.com/16i6t4z.jpg

And so much the pity!:sad: But an excellent pic to display what once was, Leon.:thumbup1:

[Optometrist]

http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad87/bruhling2/Shave%20of%20the%20Day/95469cf9.jpg
Maxtom | Chubby 2 | D.R. Harris Lavender | ELDO Secretions Magnifiques
http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad87/bruhling2/Shave%20of%20the%20Day/3e064149.jpg

For a moment, Bill, I thought you'd shaved twice!!:biggrin1: Wonderful pics!:thumbup1:

[BRuhling]

For a moment, Bill, I thought you'd shaved twice!!:biggrin1: Wonderful pics!:thumbup1:

My skin is smooth enough to make one think I had!

Thank you, sir!

[The Ambassador]

Believe or not, I shipped one of my Dovo Best Qualities back for repair so I could join in the pic taking. Too bad Fedex lost my shipment, so now I'm forced to grow the beard until my claim gets resolved.

Loved the pics, Henry

[Optometrist]

Spooktacular Shave



PS: Sorry guys...no time to convert pictures this week to B&W, but here's my SOTD nonetheless


Pre-Shave: Hot shower
Brush: 26mm Custom Rudy Vey w/ TGN Grade A Silvertip Badger (w/ Buckeye Burl handle)
Devil's Razor: 7/8" Toyo Scheön Burg #666 "Frameback, Wedge, Spike Point
Honing (Refresh) regimen: 5 (light) laps on CrOx treated Premium IV Bridle leather
Strop: 0/55/25 laps (Neil Miller Linen / Imperial Shave "Pegasus III" Horse hide leather / Cordovan leather)
Soapreme: CarrieM "Orange Spice" Shave Creme + Arko Stick Shave Soap + Glycerin
Toner: Thayer's Witch Hazel (Rose, no alcohol)
Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer
After Shave Splash: Floïd Italian Amber AS
After Shave Balm: Al's "Spicy Orange" ASB
Cologne: Creed "Tabarome" EdT
Results: What better way to celebrate Halloween than with Devil's own razor:001_wub:, i.e., the SB 666? Combined with a little mix of CarrieM/Arko, she delivered an ultra smooth and irritation free shavehttp://straightrazorplace.com/images/smilies/yowza.gif. Whiskers have another nickname for Devil's blade; The Graeme Reaper http://straightrazorplace.com/images/smilies/tongue.png. May God have mercy on their souls. I must say though, as much as I really love the performance of the Arko soap, it stinks to high heavens. Not even the creme was able to mitigate the strong stench. But, the end result was well worth it. Now, I gotta spend some time coming up with ways of scaring the living daylights out of the neighborhood kids http://straightrazorplace.com/images/smilies/roflmao.gif.



http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/rgellibolian/_DSF5786.jpg?t=1320030390


Have a SPOOKTACULAR Monday gentlemenhttp://straightrazorplace.com/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif.

Just give them that stick of Arko, Robert!!!:w00t::lol::lol: Great shot, my friend, and those Toyos are superb. I rate mine as my best straight so far!

[Don Barbiere]

Spooktacular Shave



PS: Sorry guys...no time to convert pictures this week to B&W, but here's my SOTD nonetheless


Pre-Shave: Hot shower
Brush: 26mm Custom Rudy Vey w/ TGN Grade A Silvertip Badger (w/ Buckeye Burl handle)
Devil's Razor: 7/8" Toyo Scheön Burg #666 "Frameback, Wedge, Spike Point
Honing (Refresh) regimen: 5 (light) laps on CrOx treated Premium IV Bridle leather
Strop: 0/55/25 laps (Neil Miller Linen / Imperial Shave "Pegasus III" Horse hide leather / Cordovan leather)
Soapreme: CarrieM "Orange Spice" Shave Creme + Arko Stick Shave Soap + Glycerin
Toner: Thayer's Witch Hazel (Rose, no alcohol)
Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer
After Shave Splash: Floïd Italian Amber AS
After Shave Balm: Al's "Spicy Orange" ASB
Cologne: Creed "Tabarome" EdT
Results: What better way to celebrate Halloween than with Devil's own razor:001_wub:, i.e., the SB 666? Combined with a little mix of CarrieM/Arko, she delivered an ultra smooth and irritation free shavehttp://straightrazorplace.com/images/smilies/yowza.gif. Whiskers have another nickname for Devil's blade; The Graeme Reaper http://straightrazorplace.com/images/smilies/tongue.png. May God have mercy on their souls. I must say though, as much as I really love the performance of the Arko soap, it stinks to high heavens. Not even the creme was able to mitigate the strong stench. But, the end result was well worth it. Now, I gotta spend some time coming up with ways of scaring the living daylights out of the neighborhood kids http://straightrazorplace.com/images/smilies/roflmao.gif.



http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/rgellibolian/_DSF5786.jpg?t=1320030390


Have a SPOOKTACULAR Monday gentlemenhttp://straightrazorplace.com/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif.

Glad to see you got yourself a burl brush...it looks amazing especially with that 26mm knot :thumbup:

[Optometrist]

Monday

Ikea glass bowl
Vulfix 2234 boar
Gillette Single Ring with Gillette Platinum

PenArko Blenheim Bouquet Shaving Soap
Floïd - The Genuine After Shave
Hugo Boss - Boss Bottled EdT


Have a nice day, Gentlemen :001_smile

http://www.shm.dk/shave/sotd/2011/10/31.jpg


Great start to the week, Soren. :thumbup1: And the verdict now is???

[Marco]

What a superlative shot to start a week that I just know is going to be one of the best themes! Well done, my friend!:001_smile:thumbup:

Thank you, David. :001_smile I had the idea of running this weekly theme last Friday, while looking at some old photos of my family. I thought the idea of a B&W week was cool... :001_cool:

[Marco]

11/16 Revisor, Full Hollow Ground, Spanish Point
Imperial Shave Pegasus III Strop
Simpson Duke 3 Best
L'Occitane Cade Soap
Alum Block
TOBS No.74 Victorian Lime Aftershave
TOBS No.74 Victorian Lime Cologne



http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa345/idjsullivan/BadgerandBlade1/DSC02533.jpg

Just beautiful, David! Still issues with Cade's lather, my friend?

[Marco]

Monday, 31.Oct.2011

Predopobarba Proraso
Semogue 208 vintage
T&H Authentic Nº 10
Edwin Jagger DE89 Barley
Derby Extra
Thayers Witch Hazel cucumber
Weleda Baume Après Rasage

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i338/ejcoelho/P1050367.jpg

A superb close-up shot, Emanuel!

[Marco]

With the exception of the 444 balm, none of this stuff is made nowadays.

Colgate Cup soap (probably from the 50's)
Semogue 1550 (late 90's)
Joseph Rodgers straight razor (ca. 1820-1830)
444 balm
Old Spice Musk by Shulton (late 80s)

http://i44.tinypic.com/16i6t4z.jpg

Bruno, a vintage pic with vintage items... Wow!

[Marco]

http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad87/bruhling2/Shave%20of%20the%20Day/95469cf9.jpg
Maxtom | Chubby 2 | D.R. Harris Lavender | ELDO Secretions Magnifiques
http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad87/bruhling2/Shave%20of%20the%20Day/3e064149.jpg

Great close-up, Bill! And thanks for the double choice colours and b&w!

[Marco]

Spooktacular Shave



PS: Sorry guys...no time to convert pictures this week to B&W, but here's my SOTD nonetheless


Pre-Shave: Hot shower
Brush: 26mm Custom Rudy Vey w/ TGN Grade A Silvertip Badger (w/ Buckeye Burl handle)
Devil's Razor: 7/8" Toyo Scheön Burg #666 "Frameback, Wedge, Spike Point
Honing (Refresh) regimen: 5 (light) laps on CrOx treated Premium IV Bridle leather
Strop: 0/55/25 laps (Neil Miller Linen / Imperial Shave "Pegasus III" Horse hide leather / Cordovan leather)
Soapreme: CarrieM "Orange Spice" Shave Creme + Arko Stick Shave Soap + Glycerin
Toner: Thayer's Witch Hazel (Rose, no alcohol)
Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer
After Shave Splash: Floïd Italian Amber AS
After Shave Balm: Al's "Spicy Orange" ASB
Cologne: Creed "Tabarome" EdT
Results: What better way to celebrate Halloween than with Devil's own razor:001_wub:, i.e., the SB 666? Combined with a little mix of CarrieM/Arko, she delivered an ultra smooth and irritation free shavehttp://straightrazorplace.com/images/smilies/yowza.gif. Whiskers have another nickname for Devil's blade; The Graeme Reaper http://straightrazorplace.com/images/smilies/tongue.png. May God have mercy on their souls. I must say though, as much as I really love the performance of the Arko soap, it stinks to high heavens. Not even the creme was able to mitigate the strong stench. But, the end result was well worth it. Now, I gotta spend some time coming up with ways of scaring the living daylights out of the neighborhood kids http://straightrazorplace.com/images/smilies/roflmao.gif.



http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/rgellibolian/_DSF5786.jpg?t=1320030390


Have a SPOOKTACULAR Monday gentlemenhttp://straightrazorplace.com/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif.

What a terrific composition and photo, Maestro! :thumbup:

[Don Barbiere]

During the first week of November we would like to see black & white pics, which are certainly some of the most classic possible. These, in fact, reproduce that cool, traditional effect given by the very first photos of the history. :001_cool: And it's really up to you if you want to include a vintage look or a modern look in your two tones shaving shots! :wink2:


http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l490/Marcoitalianwetshaver/162-1.jpg

Your B&W are quite nice Marco,great shot and gear!

[Don Barbiere]

Monday

Ikea glass bowl
Vulfix 2234 boar
Gillette Single Ring with Gillette Platinum

PenArko Blenheim Bouquet Shaving Soap
Floïd - The Genuine After Shave
Hugo Boss - Boss Bottled EdT


Have a nice day, Gentlemen :001_smile

http://www.shm.dk/shave/sotd/2011/10/31.jpg



Very crisp black and white shot, I like it!

[Marco]

Monday

Ikea glass bowl
Vulfix 2234 boar
Gillette Single Ring with Gillette Platinum

PenArko Blenheim Bouquet Shaving Soap
Floïd - The Genuine After Shave
Hugo Boss - Boss Bottled EdT


Have a nice day, Gentlemen :001_smile

http://www.shm.dk/shave/sotd/2011/10/31.jpg


Simply a fantastic pic, Soren! It does look soooooo beautiful, my friend! :thumbup1:

[Optometrist]

Just beautiful, David! Still issues with Cade's lather, my friend?

Thank you, Marco.:001_smile You'll probably have seen but for the past couple of uses, I have combined the Cade soap with the Cade cream, and had fantastic lather(thanks, Bill). Today, I thought I'd give the soap another go on its own and what a disaster!! Had to reload my brush for each pass, and still nothing to write home about. As an uberlather, it's hard to beat, but that's where this soap ends for me. Pity, because the cream detracts from this soap's wonderful smell.

[Marco]

Your B&W are quite nice Marco,great shot and gear!

Thank you, Zee! And yes, the shaving items in the pic are just fabulous. The Chubby 1 Super is a legendary brush, particularly effective for face lathering soaps. In my opinion, one of the finest brushes in the World. The RazoRock XXX is simply amazing: fantastic scent, fantastic lather, fantastic performance. The Dovo 5/8" Silver Steel is my "come back" straight razor and gives very, very close shaves. The Thayers Witch Hazel also is a terrific product and a great lotion to use as an aftershave.

[Optometrist]

Vulfix Super Bagder // Cream Castle Forbes Lavander // MerkurHD // Thayers Balm Castle Forbes Lavander






http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j418/lu20vt/DSC_0302C.jpg

Been waiting for hours to see what delight you would come up with to start this new week, Luis. And what a well worth wait, my friend! The master of the black/white photos here. Nice one, Luis!!! :thumbup::thumbup:

[Marco]

Been waiting for hours to see what delight you would come up with to start this new week, Luis. And what a well worth wait, my friend! The master of the black/white photos here. Nice one, Luis!!! :thumbup::thumbup:

+1 Our Spanish Master at his best! :thumbup1: Maravilloso, amigo! :wink2:

[BRuhling]

Great close-up, Bill! And thanks for the double choice colours and b&w!

Thanks, Marco. I figured that I should show both because I'm using B&W gear as well...

BTW, terrific composition in your own right!

[shm]

Great start to the week, Soren. :thumbup1: And the verdict now is???

Better, but not quite there yet.
I'm going to add the other half of the Arko stick as well, and try to mix in a bit of the BB cream as well - it can't hurt.

[Optometrist]

Better, but not quite there yet.
I'm going to add the other half of the Arko stick as well, and try to mix in a bit of the BB cream as well - it can't hurt.

Sounds like a witch's brew to me, Soren!!:lol::lol:

[Optometrist]

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac281/DonBarbiere/SOTD/IMG_1491.jpg

Very elegantly done, Zee.:thumbup1:

[Optometrist]

Merkur 15c Vintage OC
with Threet (1)
Mühle Best Badger
Kissmyface Vanilla Shaving Cream
Lagerfeld AS

Have a nice day! :001_smile



http://up.picr.de/7489445teh.jpg

I can guess why you have posted late today, Erwin!:wink2: Great shot as always, my friend!:001_smile:thumbup1:

P.S. Does Kassel have any shaving goodies left after today??!!:biggrin1::thumbup::thumbup:

[Don Barbiere]

Very elegantly done, Zee.:thumbup1:

Thank You, David!

[shm]

Sounds like a witch's brew to me, Soren!!:lol::lol:

Yes, I'm playing the little chemist here - hopefully I don't blow up anything http://www.myemoticons.com/images/work-school/other-professions/chemist.gif

I actually added some glycerine and a good amount of sprays from the EdT while I was at it, and I have made a quick test-lather (couldn't wait) and it is looking quite promising, the lather has persistence now and there is only a hint of the Arko scent (which I like actually).

I'll let the concoction dry for a couple of days and then try it again, but I'm confident now, and with 100 gram of BB soap and 75 gram of Arko I now have a decent sized puck that should last quite some time :laugh:

[shm]

http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l490/Marcoitalianwetshaver/162-1.jpg


http://im10.gulfup.com/2011-10-31/1320043169761.jpg


http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa345/idjsullivan/BadgerandBlade1/DSC02533.jpg


http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i338/ejcoelho/P1050367.jpg


http://i44.tinypic.com/16i6t4z.jpg


http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad87/bruhling2/Shave%20of%20the%20Day/95469cf9.jpg


http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/rgellibolian/_DSF5786.jpg?t=1320030390


http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu335/SlowShaving/Afeitado/Afeitado31-10-11002.jpg


http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j418/lu20vt/DSC_0302C.jpg


http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c73/kmark/Other%20toys/DSC02312.jpg


L'Occitane Bonne Mere Rose Soap,
GFT Violet SC,
Simpson Duke,
Dovo 5/8 / 60 Laps N.Miller Black Latigo,
L'Occitane Alum Stone,
GFT Coral SF,
Lanvin L'Homme Sport EdT.


http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac281/DonBarbiere/SOTD/IMG_1491.jpg


http://up.picr.de/7489445teh.jpg


A great hot shower using the the luxury of bar soap.
Omeaga 48 Boar
Tet-A-Tet Shave Creme
Schick Injector
Cold water splash and liberal application of Tet-A-Tet balm.
Nothing scary about this DFS.


Very nice shaves Gentlemen, no matter if they where in Black & White or Technicolor :laugh: :thumbup:

[Optometrist]

Yes, I'm playing the little chemist here - hopefully I don't blow up anything http://www.myemoticons.com/images/work-school/other-professions/chemist.gif

I actually added some glycerine and a good amount of sprays from the EdT while I was at it, and I have made a quick test-lather (couldn't wait) and it is looking quite promising, the lather has persistence now and there is only a hint of the Arko scent (which I like actually).

I'll let the concoction dry for a couple of days and then try it again, but I'm confident now, and with 100 gram of BB soap and 75 gram of Arko I now have a decent sized puck that should last quite some time :laugh:

If we don't hear from you again after a couple of days, Soren we'll know why!:nuke::lol::lol::lol:

[MarkStar]

Very nice shaves Gentlemen, no matter if they where in Black & White or Technicolor :laugh: :thumbup:

Thank you kindly, Søren. :001_smile

[Optometrist]

Very nice shaves Gentlemen, no matter if they where in Black & White or Technicolor :laugh: :thumbup:

Thank you, Soren:001_smile

[Don Barbiere]

Today's shave


Vintage Simms 20mm re-knotted in Silvertip
6/8 - Diana Straight Razor (Japanese)
Frankeinsoap (I think there's 5 different soaps in there)
Tabasco bottle -> Honeybee Garden Bay Rum
Brut Eau de Cologne


http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=198003&d=1320115868


Feather AC SS non-folding razor, Century 30/48mm ST-A brush, Schwarzweisskeramik 10/11 LE scuttle197981


Didn't catch the theme until I was ready to post. Soooooo....

Preshave: Hot towel over uberlather soak
Uberlather: Mitchells/Tobs Lavender/Glycerin
Scuttle: Handpainted Delft bowl
Brush: Baja Pure Badger
Razor: Leopold Sommer "Mondesir", 1932
Toner: Thayer's Witch Hazel
Moisturizer: Erbario Toscano Lavanda
AfterShave: Musgo Real
EDT: Creed Royal Scottish Lavender

197979



Overall, nice shave, but I caught my chin on the way down. Ouch! Then, on the second pass, caught it in the same spot again! OuchOuch! So, to soothe the spirit, I added lavender upon lavender upon lavender. This Lavender cream may be for "mani"--hands--but it is rich enough for the face. The SO walked by and unwittingly betrayed her (primal) approval of the scents.

Have a good night, Gentlemen!


Rolls razor (Viscount)
Edwin Jagger Best badger brush
Mitchell's Wool Fat soap in Aramis mug
Allume Di Rocca Naturale alum stick
Nivea Sensitive post-shave balm

http://www.g-ray.co.uk/pictures/Shaving/SOTD20111031.jpg


197961
HARDWARE:
Feather No. 100 -1 NOS Vintage Safety Razor (late 50's/early 60's) Made in Japan.
Feather New Hi-Stainless DE Blade.
Plisson Travel Brush, Brass Nickel Plated Pure Grey Badger.

SOFTWARE:
Geo F. Trumper's West Indian Extract of Limes (Pre Shave).
Geo F. Trumper's Coconut Shaving Soap In A Bowl.
ST. Johns West Indian Lime After Shave(Virgin Islands).
ST. Johns West Indian Lime Balm (Virgin Islands).

Have a Nice Monday,

Eelco


http://vukfoto.com/misc/blacka.jpg



v.


A great hot shower using the the luxury of bar soap.
Omeaga 48 Boar
Tet-A-Tet Shave Creme
Schick Injector
Cold water splash and liberal application of Tet-A-Tet balm.
Nothing scary about this DFS.


Merkur 15c Vintage OC
with Threet (1)
Mühle Best Badger
Kissmyface Vanilla Shaving Cream
Lagerfeld AS

Have a nice day! :001_smile



http://up.picr.de/7489445teh.jpg

Lovely shaves and pictures everybody!

[BladeRunner001]

Just give them that stick of Arko, Robert!!!:w00t::lol::lol: Great shot, my friend, and those Toyos are superb. I rate mine as my best straight so far!

Haaaa...great idea. I actually tried and I got funny spooky looks :lol::lol:.

Thanks David :001_smile. it is a great blade indeed.


Glad to see you got yourself a burl brush...it looks amazing especially with that 26mm knot :thumbup:

Thanks Zee :001_smile. I had this brush for a couple of months already, but I love the choice of Buckeye :001_smile


What a terrific composition and photo, Maestro! :thumbup:

Grazie Marco :001_smile...

PS: sorry, I am not sticking to the B&W theme this week (a bit short on time and energy). I will make it up to you my friend

[Don Barbiere]

Thanks Zee :001_smile. I had this brush for a couple of months already, but I love the choice of Buckeye :001_smile





You have so much gear , its hard to keep track of :)!

[BRuhling]

Very nice shaves Gentlemen, no matter if they where in Black & White or Technicolor :laugh: :thumbup:

Thank you, Soren.

[BladeRunner001]

You have so much gear , its hard to keep track of :)!

Imagine how I feel :001_tt2::lol::tongue_sm

[darrelino]

Thank you, Zee