SOTD Monday May 15 - Sunday May 21

[DoubleE]

Merkur Futur w/Feather blade
Simpson's Duke #2 best
Will G's shea butter shaving soap
QEDman DaVinci water
Will G's ginger & Lime ASB - man I love that scent
Trumper's Wild Fern

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2455

[Scotto]

Shower: Nancy Boy "Signature" bath bar, Conditioner, and face wash. Baxters shampoo

Shave:
Merkur Progress with "Sharp" blade
SR3124 brush
AOS Lavender
QED DVH20
D.R. Harris Aftershaving Milk

Acqua di Parma cologne
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2372

[guenron]

Merkur Futur w/Feather blade
Simpson's Duke #2 best
Will G's shea butter shaving soap
QEDman DaVinci water
Will G's ginger & Lime ASB - man I love that scent
Trumper's Wild Fern

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2455
Interesting composition Jerry. I like your use of the depth of field here.

[DoubleE]

Interesting composition Jerry. I like your use of the depth of field here.

One of the benefits of using a DSLR, the ability not only to control the depth of field but preview it before the shot!

[Rik]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2453

[joel]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2456

[Scotto]

Sure are some purdy pictures there, guys.

[Austin]

Joel, I tried 101 today. The initial drydown reminded me of Bay Rum but now the scent has taken a different direction. It reminds me of another scent that I can't quite identify. It's a vey nice scent nonetheless.

[rtaylor61]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2456

Why is it that everytime I see the Vision I can hear "to infinity and beyond!"?

Randy

[joel]

Joel, I tried 101 today. The initial drydown reminded me of Bay Rum but now the scent has taken a different direction. It reminds me of another scent that I can't quite identify. It's a vey nice scent nonetheless.

I really... really love it. Really an outta this world summer scent. I am partial to the light touches of lemon, orange, ginger and cinnamon :smile:

[AACJ]

Taylors of Old Bond Street - Shave Shop Shaving Cream
SMF I - Shave Brush
Merkur Classic Razor with NEW Feather DE

Truefitt and Hill 1805 Cologne

[javyn]

No shave today. My bathroom light went out and I had none to replace it with. I figured I did well enough managing to shower in the dark!

[Scotto]

Joel, I tried 101 today. The initial drydown reminded me of Bay Rum but now the scent has taken a different direction. It reminds me of another scent that I can't quite identify. It's a vey nice scent nonetheless.
Smells like mulled apple cider to me. Gotta pass on this one.

[KUJO]

C&E Best Badger
Merkur HD
Feather Hi-Platinum Stainless
Caswell-Massey 1752 Sandalwood Shave Cream
Thayer's ROSE Witch Hazel

Caswell-Massey 1752 Sandalwood ASB
Caswell-Massey 1752 Sandalwood Cologne


An Acquired Taste
Sandalwood scent was for me
Thanks Badger and Blade!
:thumbup:

[rtaylor61]

No shave today. My bathroom light went out and I had none to replace it with. I figured I did well enough managing to shower in the dark!

At times like this, you just gotta ask yourself, "What would Stevie Wonder do"?

Randy

[Rik]

No shave today. My bathroom light went out and I had none to replace it with. I figured I did well enough managing to shower in the dark!
Here's a SOTD pic for ya

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2469

[crackstar]

Omega brush
Merkur Vision
Florena shaving cream
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Antaeus de Chanel edt

Jeff

[CraigK]

http://fototime.com/3ECF220BED272AD/orig.jpg

CraigK

[Kevin]

Merkur Slant Bar with Derby Extra blade
Savile Row SR-212
Crabtree & Evelyn Sienna shave cream
QED DaVinci Water
Crabtree & Evelyn Sienna ASB

[Rik]

http://fototime.com/3ECF220BED272AD/orig.jpg

CraigK
Greetings Craig!

The green accents on your razor are calling out for companionship with lime scented shaving products. :smile:

[DoubleE]

Merkur long-handled classic w/Feather blade
Vulfix 2235 super
Trumper's rose shaving cream
QED rose hydrosol
Trumper's coral skin food
Trumper's sandalwood EDT

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2475

[Scotto]

Shower: L'Occitane Badian shower gel, Baxters shampoo, Nancy Boy conditioner and face wash

Shave:
Merkur Progress with "Sharp" blade
QED Anise & Lavender soap
Kent BK2
QED DVH20
D.R. Harris AfterShaving Milk

L'Occitane Eau de Badian EdT

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2451

[teamacacia]

Merkur HD with new Feather Blade
EJ for C&E Super Badger Brush
Trumper's Limes Shave Cream
Thayer's Superhazel
T&H West Indian Limes ASB
T&H West Indian Limes Cologne

Love the lime scent, but I'm afraid someone may mistake me for a key lime pie:001_rolle

[Rik]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=571

[joel]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2331

[javyn]

Floris Santal
SMFII
Gillette HD
Derby Extra
T&H 1805

[PoshRichM]

Whew, been a few days.

Merkur HD/Merkur Blade (day 2)
Vulfix #2234
Musgo Real shaving cream
Proraso Crema Liquida Dopobarba

Decent shave, but somewhat less than wonderfully lubricating. Now that late springtime has come to Alabama I may need to look outside my typical cream stable, perhaps to my ever-patient cadre of soaps...

-Rich

[crackstar]

Savile Row brush
Merkur Vision
Cerrus shaving cream*
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Angel Pour Homme edt

*a gift from a very special friend, this cream is very rich in lather, has a cooling effect, smells nice, and gives a wonderful shave. :smile: :smile:

Jeff

PS. review to soon follow.

[water]

I just finished shaving with a newly acquired jar of GFT Coconut Shave Cream. Absolutely fantastic stuff! The smell was superlative and the shave even better.

I have come to realise that GFT is really my brand of choice. Their creams seem to work fantastically with my skin. For a long time GFT Violet was my "go-to" cream and now it looks like I can add another to that very short list.

Finished off with a little QED Da Vinci Water and Proraso Liquid After Shave. Very nice.

[joel]

Savile Row brush
Merkur Vision
Cerrus shaving cream*
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Angel Pour Homme edt

*a gift from a very special friend, this cream is very rich in lather, has a cooling effect, smells nice, and gives a wonderful shave. :smile: :smile:

Jeff

PS. review to soon follow.

Jeff,
I wish I had as many "very special friends" as you Jeff.... you must be Ron Jeremy!

[crackstar]

Thanks, Joel, but I'm just me, myself, and I. This fine gentleman is a member of this group, and I'm lucky to have met him, and wonder if I'm worthy of all this stuff he's provided me.

Jeff

[Kevin]

Merkur Slant Bar with Derby Extra blade
Savile Row SR-212
Vulfix Lavender shave cream
QED DaVinci Water
Nivea ASB

[KUJO]

C&E Best Badger
Merkur HD
Feather Hi-Platinum Stainless
Floris JF Soap
Thayer's ROSE Witch Hazel

PRORASO Crema Liquida Dopobarba
Floris JF Elite Cologne



Floris, Floris Soap
Lathers up rich and creamy
Scent wafts through the air!

[TomH]

Tuesday evening:

-Merkur classic LH w. Merkur blade
-SCS brush
-Col.Conk.lime glycerine shaving soap
-PH5 cream as moisturizer
-Floris Santal AS balm

Thomas

[DoubleE]

Merkur long-handle classic w/Feather blade
Simpson's PJ2 super
T&H shaving soap
QEDman DaVinci water
T&H classic ASB
T&H Trafalgar EDT

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2490

[teamacacia]

Merkur HD w/ Feather Day2
C&E Super
Taylor's Avocado
Thayer's Rose WH
T&H Ultimate Comfort ASB

[PoshRichM]

Merkur HD/Merkur Blade (day 3)
Vulfix #2234
Custom gylcerine soap (my sister-in-law makes it)
Cold water a/s

My sis-in-law's soap has some "silkiness" additive that apparently makes this stuff slick as snail snot--terrific shave, and the ability to get away from the Proraso Crema Liquida for a day is nice: my face just feels smooth and clean, not overly moist or tacky.

-Rich

[guenron]

Merkur HD/Merkur Blade (day 3)
Vulfix #2234
Custom gylcerine soap (my sister-in-law makes it)
Cold water a/s

My sis-in-law's soap has some "silkiness" additive that apparently makes this stuff slick as snail snot--terrific shave, and the ability to get away from the Proraso Crema Liquida for a day is nice: my face just feels smooth and clean, not overly moist or tacky.

-Rich
SNAIL SNOT! Now there's a similie if I ever heard one. I'll bet that is almost as slick as owl poop on the barn door handle on a windy day!!!:lol:

[rschul2]

Edwin Jagger DE w/ Feather Platinum Blade
Simpsons PJ3 Super
Salter's Fresh Mint Shave Cream
Baxter's Aftershave Balm

[crackstar]

Omega brush
Merkur Vision
Speick shaving cream*
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Weleda aftershave*

*Another gift, Speick is an excellent shaving cream, rich in lather and very pleasant smelling.

*Weleda is a wonderful aftershave, it's very cooling and soothing.

Jeff

[joel]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2494

This Men-U Stuff is REALLY outstanding stuff.

[KUJO]

C&E Best Badger
Merkur HD
Feather Hi-Platinum Stainless (new blade)
Taylor's Lemon/Lime Shave Cream
Thayer's ROSE Witch Hazel

I COLONIALI Balm with Mango Kernel Oil
Tommy Bahama VERY COOL Cologne

[rschul2]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2494

This Men-U Stuff is REALLY outstanding stuff.
Best travel shaving cream out there in my opion. I've found you can lather this cream directly on your face. This is a true gem that not many people talk about.

[rschul2]

Edwin Jagger DE w/ Feather Platinum
Simpsons PJ3 Super
D.R. Harris Lavender Shave Soap
QEDman DaVinci Water
CAR Hydrolast Lime/Green Tea ASB

[joel]

Best travel shaving cream out there in my opion. I've found you can lather this cream directly on your face. This is a true gem that not many people talk about.

To hell with just traveling - it is exceptional at home as well! :tongue: Seriously though - I REALLY like this stuff, and the POST shave facewash and aftershave/moisturizer which dries down to a powder are superb as well. Really a world class line! I am quite eager to see how well this cream performs with the Men-U Preimer shaving brush!

[Jonnybc]

Merkur Vision with Wilkinson blade
Proraso Green
Alum Block
Trumper Limes Skinfood

Trumper GFT Cologne

[Scotto]

Travel rig today:

Schick Injector with Personna blade
C&E best badger
C&E Sandalwood cream
L'Occitane L'Occitan balm
B&B cologne

This hotel has Roger & Gallet soaps and freebies.... I'll be stealing those.

Off to take a nap - later gents

[crackstar]

Edwin Jagger best badger
Merkur Vision
Arko "Sensitive" shaving cream
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male edt

back to my Turkish delight! :lol: :wink:

Jeff

[DoubleE]

Merkur long-handled classic w/Feather blade
Shavemac brush
Floris Santal shaving cream
QEDman DaVinci water
Floris Santal ASB
Floris Santal EDT

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2499

[PoshRichM]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2500

Merkur HD/Merkur blade (new)
Vulfix #2234
Moss Scuttle (small)
QEDMan Lavender shaving soap
Thayer's Lavender Witch Hazel

I know the Moss Scuttle is for use with creams, but I'm on a soap kick these days. :001_tt2: Nice warm lather throughout the shave, never had to rehydrate! Having less of the lather's surface area exposed to air seems to do wonders for hydration as well as temperature! Excellent shave.

-Rich

[ponyplayer]

Thursday morning...

Merkur Progress w/new BIC blade
Bic Metal
Simpson PJ1 (best)
Floris JF soap
QED DaVinci H2O
CAR Peppermint a/s balm

Floris Santal edt

This is my first shave with these blades. Have to say that this is the smoothest blade I have ever shaved with. No nicks or irritation and for most of the shave I would have sworn the razor was empty except that the hair was just being sheared off. I know...give it a few more shaves to make sure but if the next fews shaves go as well, I'll be buying a truckload of these blades.

Can't wait to shave again on Friday.

Patrick

[mrob]

Shower:

NB sawgrass soap
Paul Mitchell tea tree shampoo

Shave:

Prorasso pre/post
NB shave cream
Simpsons PJ3 in Super
Vision with Derby blade, 3rd day--juuuust right
Thayers lavender witch hazel
CAR peppermint after shave balm

I tried shaving after my shower again, instead of in the shower, and am starting to think its the way to go. I can hear the shave better, which is a really big help. I also dialed the Vision down real low on pass #3, then set it at the lowest setting and blade buffed till my chin, lower lip and cheeks were absolutely smooth. Cold water splash and a touch of CAR peppermint, and I feel great!!!

[teamacacia]

Merkur HD w/ Feather D#3
EJ for C&E Best
QED Sandalwood Soap
Thayers Superhazel
L'Occitane CADE ASB
Aqua di Parma EDT

[javyn]

Those are some great looking pics guys.


C&E Sandalwood (is it just me or does this stuff not hold up long enough for a second pass?)
SMFII
Gillette HD
Derby Extra
T&H Ultimate Comfort A/S

[joel]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2329

Sorry for the poor quality/dark picture.

5/8 Craftsman Straight Razor
Taylor #74 A/S Splash
SMF Brush
Salter Citrus
Taylor #74 Limes Cologne

[Scotto]

Travel rig again:

Schick Injector with Personna blade
C&E best badger
C&E Sandalwood
L'Occitane L'Occitan ASB
B&B cologne

Just an insane meal last night, followed by an all-night drinking binge at the cafe's. Work is tough.... :wink:

[TomH]

Thursday:

-No name straight razor(4/8")
-Gillette Adj.FB w. merkur blade for finishing
-Muehle badger brush
-Sensational Indulgences Tea tree&Peppermint shaving soap
-Will G's AS-balm #7
-PH5 Eucerin as moisturizer

Great shave :001_rolle :001_smile :001_smile

Thomas

[Jonnybc]

Kent BK8
Merkur Vision with Wilkinson blade.
Kent Shave soap
Alum Block
Trumper Coral Skin Food

Penhaligon Opus 1870

[crackstar]

Omega brush
Dovo straight razor
Gold Dachs Spezial shaving soap
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
4711 Sir aftershave

a delightful shave! :smile: :smile:

Jeff

[DoubleE]

Merkur long-handle classic w/Feather blade
Simpson's Polo 8 best
C&E sandalwood shaving soap
QED rose hydrosol
C&E sandalwood ASB
C&E sandalwood EDT

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2515

[ponyplayer]

Friday....Bic Blade (1st blade-day 2).

Merkur Progress w/ BIC blade (set @3)
Bic Metal
Simpson PJ1 (best)
Trumper Rose soap
QED DaVinci H2O
CAR Peppermint a/s balm
Trumper Coral SF

Czech & Speake Rose edt (sample from C&S)

I have always had problems shaving on consecutive days. If I can get the kind of shave I got today...well I will be shaving everyday. Fantastic smooth and comfortable shave.

Patrick

[teamacacia]

Merkur HD w/ Feather D#4
EJ for C&E Best Badger
QED Lavender Soap
Thayer's Rose Petal WH
T&H West Indian Limes ASB
Taylor's #74 Limes EDT

My Decant's arrived recently and will be posting pics of them as well as my new "home-made" scuttle setup of multi-bowls and hot plate :smile:
The Acqua di Parma is fantastic and the scent lasted nearly the entire day. On the other hand, my recently acquired T&H West Indian Limes Cologne only seems to last a couple of hours before dissipating. Looking forward to trying the Taylor's #74 Limes once I get out of the NICU today.

[rtaylor61]

Merkur HD Classic
Savile Row 208
Taylor's Mr. Taylor
PSO before each pass
Thayers Lavender Witch Hazel
Obsession

Randy

[letterk]

Merkur Classic
Derby (day 2)
Vulfix #403
T&H Ultimate Comfort (sample)
Thayers Lavender Witch Hazel
C&E Sandalwood A/S

[javyn]

Not pictured:

Derby Extra
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
T&H Ultimate Comfort A/S
gel from crushed aloe vera leaf

http://home.houston.rr.com/johnavery/images/SOTD51906.jpg

[rschul2]

Edwin Jagger DE w/ Feather Blade
Simpsons PJ3 Super
Coates Tea Tree Shave Cream
QEDman DaVinci Water
CAR Hydrolast Lime/Green Tea ASB

[PoshRichM]

Merkur HD/Merkur blade (day 2)
Vulfix #2234
Moss Scuttle
Proraso Sapone Da Barba ("soap" in the green tub)
Proraso Dopobarba (alcohol-based "splash" aftershave)

Well, again, the Moss Scuttle continues to impress: this time, the contrast between warm lather and Proraso's intense eucalyptus cooling was a great addition.

The "punch" came with the application of the Proraso splash. AAAA! :yikes: After my "Home Alone" moment, though, my face felt tingly and, well, invigorated. The shave and my skin have held up wonderfully, and the Dopobarba scent is wonderful and long-lasting, to boot.

-Rich

[DoubleE]

Not pictured:

Derby Extra
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
T&H Ultimate Comfort A/S
gel from crushed aloe vera leaf

http://home.houston.rr.com/johnavery/images/SOTD51906.jpg

Mmmmmm...sandalwood! Still smellin' mine from this morning!

Nice picture John.

[javyn]

Thanks Jerry. I've been having bad luck with the Sandalwood lately, but it is getting better. This one takes a diferent water/cream ratio than the other ones I've been using.

[JMT]

Why is it that everytime I see the Vision I can hear "to infinity and beyond!"?

Randy


I was thinking the same thing. That is far from being an "old fashioned" razor.

[joel]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2517

Plisson Horn HMW #16
Merkur Vision
DR Harris Lavender
Em's place Lavender a/s balm

[javyn]

Hey Joel, do you have a Futur too? I'm curiuos as to how they compare/contrast with each other.

[joel]

Hey Joel, do you have a Futur too? I'm curiuos as to how they compare/contrast with each other.

I HAD a futur. I am not such a fan of 'em. Might want to check out The DE Buyers Guide (http://www.badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=509)

[AACJ]

Truefitt and Hill 1805 Shave Cream
SMF I Shave Brush
Feather Artist Club RG with Feather Super Pro blade

Truefitt and Hill 1805 Cologne

[KUJO]

C&E Best Badger
Merkur HD
Feather Hi-Platinum Stainless
Crabtree & Evelyn NOMAD Shave Cream
Thayer's ROSE Witch Hazel

Crabtree & Evelyn NOMAD After Shave Balm
Truefitt & Hill Trafalgar Cologne

[Kyle]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2537
Proraso Day!

Not Pictured: Merkur Slant Bar with Derby Extra Blade & Shavemac Silvertip

[javyn]

wow Kyle!

[rtaylor61]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2537
Proraso Day!

Not Pictured: Merkur Slant Bar with Derby Extra Blade & Shavemac Silvertip

I'm guessing soap for one pass and cream for another?

Randy

[AACJ]

I'm guessing soap for one pass and cream for another?

Randy


Dang Kyle, how many times did you shave today!!

[Jonnybc]

Merkur Slant Bar with Wilkinson blade
Kent T12
Trumper Limes Shaving Cream
Trumper Limes Skin Food
Tabac Original After Shave

[Kyle]

I'm guessing soap for one pass and cream for another?

Randy
Sorry guys. I should have been a little more specific. I used the cream & not the soap for this particular shave, though I will sometimes use a different product on my head than I do on my face.

[DoubleE]

Merkur long-handle classic w/Feather blade
T&H super badger (tiny but what a lather maker - and they don't come any softer)
T&H almond shaving soap
QED grapefruit & peppermint (for blade buffing those stragglers - just rub & shave)
QED rose hydrosol
T&H classic ASB
T&H Trafalgar EDT

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2542

[joel]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2543

6/8 Square backed Horn TI
Plisson Horn HMW (This is certainly a brush for hard soaps, not creams)
Musgo Real A/S Balsam
Taylor Mr. Taylor Shaving Cream
Penhaligons Blenheim Boquet

[ouch]

SR208
'59 Fat Boy w/Feather
Arran vetiver
Musgo Real splash

and a few toys.......

[rschul2]

Edwin Jagger DE w/ Feather Platinum Blade
Simpsons PJ3 Super
QEDessentials Wild Rose Shave Soap
Trumper's Coral Skin Food

[crackstar]

Kent brush
Dovo straight razor
Balea shaving cream*
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Swiss Pitralon aftershave**

*Balea shaving cream was a gift from my dear friend in Europe. It's a very soothing, gentle cream, and it has a terrific lather. Although not very fragrant, it's a great brand for a close comfortable shave.

**Swiss Pitralon is one of the most soothing aftershaves I ever used. Thanks so much to my friend for this sample.

Jeff

[TomH]

Exceptionally Saturday mornin' shave:

-Merkur LH Classic w.Merkur blade
-SMF II brush (what a great brush this is)
-Pollena Lider SC (a gift from my dearest friend and what a great stuff this is)
-Nancy Boy AS-cooling-gel
-Pitralon Classic as EdT

A great smooth shave.

Regards and a very happy weekend to all members.

Thomas

[javyn]

Shower: Salux (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EZOC1O/qid=1148152219/sr=8-2/ref=pd_bbs_2/104-0131805-9695161?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=3760901)body wash cloth and Lever 2000 with aloe (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001KOQ1S/qid=1148152481/sr=8-7/ref=sr_1_7/104-0131805-9695161?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=3760901), KMF/Sudz Bare Naked (http://www.kissmyface.com/Product/Kiss+My+Face/Dollar+Store/2600853EA/) glycerin bar for face, Suave shampoo (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006MC4KQ/ref=sr_11_1/104-0131805-9695161?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=3760901)& conditioner (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006MC4CE/qid=1148152389/sr=1-4/ref=sr_1_4/104-0131805-9695161?%5Fencoding=UTF8&n=3760931&s=hpc&v=glance)

Shave:

not pictured,
Derby Extra
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
T&H Ultimate Comfort A/S

http://home.houston.rr.com/johnavery/images/SOTD052006.jpg

[Kyle]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2546
Merkur Slant Bar
Derby Extra Blade
Shavemac Silvertip
Saint Charles Shave - Savory Rose Soap
Thayer's Rose Petal Witch Hazel
Hydrolast ASB

[mrob]

Shower: Salux (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EZOC1O/qid=1148152219/sr=8-2/ref=pd_bbs_2/104-0131805-9695161?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=3760901)body wash cloth and Lever 2000 with aloe (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001KOQ1S/qid=1148152481/sr=8-7/ref=sr_1_7/104-0131805-9695161?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=3760901), KMF/Sudz Bare Naked (http://www.kissmyface.com/Product/Kiss+My+Face/Dollar+Store/2600853EA/) glycerin bar for face, Suave shampoo (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006MC4KQ/ref=sr_11_1/104-0131805-9695161?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=3760901)& conditioner (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006MC4CE/qid=1148152389/sr=1-4/ref=sr_1_4/104-0131805-9695161?%5Fencoding=UTF8&n=3760931&s=hpc&v=glance)

Shave:

not pictured,
Derby Extra
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
T&H Ultimate Comfort A/S

http://home.houston.rr.com/johnavery/images/SOTD052006.jpg

I use a very similar bowl, but its about twice that big. I'm surprised you have enough room to make lather in that bowl--maybe mine is too big?

[javyn]

Hey Mitch, I actually just start the lather in that bowl, and work it up on my face. That bowl came with a shaving set that had a much smaller brush. Don't be so quick to throw away your larger bowl, I am definately in the minority for using a small one.

[AACJ]

Taylors of Old Bond Street - Mr Taylors Shaving Cream
SMF I Shave Brush
Feather Artist Club RG with Feather Pro Super Blade

Floris Santal

[KUJO]

C&E Best Badger
Merkur HD
Feather Hi-Platinum Stainless
Taylor's ROSE Shaving Cream
Thayer's ROSE Witch Hazel

Trumper's Coral Skin Food
Casswell-Massey Limes Cologne

[DoubleE]

Merkur Vision w/Derby blade - breaking the Feather cycle
Simpson's PJ2 super
Trumper's violet shaving soap
QED rose hydrosol
Trumper's coral skin food
Trumper's wild fern

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2548

[Kyle]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2552

Merkur Slant Bar
Derby Extra Blade
Shavemac Silvertip
T&H West Indian Limes Cream
Rosehip Seed Oil
T&H West Indian Limes Cologne - not pictured

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2551
This cream makes an excellent lather.

[CraigK]

http://fototime.com/97E86C3BF157EEB/standard.jpg

CraigK

[KUJO]

C&E Best Badger
Merkur HD
Feather Hi-Platinum Stainless
Crabtree & Evelyn Almond Shave Cream

I COLONIALI Balm with Mango Kernel Oil
Floris Elite EDT
Totally forgot to put on the Thayer's ROSE Witch hazel today. No adverse effects, but I was also messing around a little during the shave. For the hell of it, I tried applying some of this I Coloniali Balm with Mango Kernel Oil after my first pass (no reason whatsoever other than impulse and I love the smell of this stuff). It's got a nice calming scent and a little bit of ZING to it that I like on the skin.

Felt great. The blade just surfed over my skin, already well lathered from the C&E Almond.

Here's to shaving and experimenting on impulse:a17: :shaving: :a17:

[crackstar]

Omega brush
Dovo straight razor
Crema Da Sapone Cella
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
4711 Sir aftershave

baby butt smooth, cool, and comfy! :smile: :wink:

Jeff

[javyn]

http://home.houston.rr.com/johnavery/images/SOTD52106.jpg
sample is T&H Ultimate Comfort A/S



Today's lesson: higher exposure + lighter touch = closer shave

Let jubilation reign!:a17: :jump: :a5: :jump: :a54:

[mrob]

Shower:

NB sawgrass soap
Neutrogena tar shampoo

Shave:

Charles Tyrwhitt Lemon & Cedar shave cream
Simpsons PJ3 Super
Vision with Derby blade, 5th day--time to change the blade. . .
Thayers lavender witch hazel
NB cooling after shave gel

[teamacacia]

Merkur HD w/ Feather D1
C&E Best Badger
L'Occitane CADE Soap
L'Occitane CADE ASB
Acqua di Parma EDT

*Trip to the Mecca of Shaving in the Southwest for a tutorial in perfecting the lather courtesy of the Lathermeister himself:thumbup1: . Look forward to putting the new skills into action. Was also place into olfactory overload within minutes of arrival:thumbup: . On a serious note, many thanks to Ron and his wife for the SWMBO gift bags at today's COWSBG and SWMBO Luncheon! My wife loved all of the goodies. And must not forget the thanks for the Lathermeister's Shave Mansion Tour and lathering demonstration (available Mon-Fri 8a-5p with all admission proceeds benefiting the newly formed ADA...Acquisition Disorder Anonymous. Who am I kidding, there are no members of ADA because no one here can get to step 1:biggrin: and all the proceeds go to further stocking the Shave Mansion:drool: ).

Have a great day!

[AACJ]

Merkur Classic Long Handle with Feather DE blade
SMF I Shave Brush
Taylors of Old Bond Street - Sandalwood Shaving Cream

George Trumpers Sandalwood Cologne

[rtaylor61]

Merkur HD Classic
SMF II Brush
The Body Shop Shaving Cream (in the Moss Scuttle!)
Brut A/S (feeeeeeeeeeel the burn!)

[Kevin]

Merkur Slant Bar with Derby Extra blade
Savile Row SR-212
Crabtree & Evelyn Sweet Almond Oil Shaving cream
QED DaVinci Water
Nivea ASB

[roughrider]

Merkur Slant Bar with Merkur Blade
C&E Best Badger Brush
KMF Olive soap mixed with C&E Sienna Shave Cream
QED Rose Water with Proraso Pre/Post
C&E Sienna A/S Balm

[letterk]

Vulfix #403
Merkur Classic w/ Derby
C&E Almond Oil
Thayers Lavender Witch Hazel
C&E Nomad A/S

[guenron]

Shower:

NB sawgrass soap
Neutrogena tar shampoo

Shave:

Charles Tyrwhitt Lemon & Cedar shave cream
Simpsons PJ3 Super
Vision with Derby blade, 5th day--time to change the blade. . .
Thayers lavender witch hazel
NB cooling after shave gel
Mitch,
What do you think of the Charles Tyrwhitt Cream?

[mrob]

It lathers well, and seems to produce an acceptable shave. I was hoping to like the secent more than I do--its pretty light coming out of the tub, and just about vanishes on the face--a bit disappointing.

But at $4 a tub. . .I LOVE IT!!! :lol:

[roughrider]

It lathers well, and seems to produce an acceptable shave. I was hoping to like the secent more than I do--its pretty light coming out of the tub, and just about vanishes on the face--a bit disappointing.

But at $4 a tub. . .I LOVE IT!!! :lol:


How do you change the currency from Pounds to Dollars on their site?

[mrob]

How do you change the currency from Pounds to Dollars on their site?

You go to the home page and change your "region" to US--as I remember.