SOTD June 5 to June 11

[Jonnybc]

Merkur Vision with Wilkinson Blade
Kent Shaving Soap
Trumper's Coral Skin Food
Tabac Original Aftershave

[AACJ]

Truefitt and Hill 1805 Shaving Cream
SMF I Shave Brush
Feather Artist Club RG with Pro Blade

Truefitt and Hill 1805 Cologne

[crackstar]

Omega brush
Dovo straight razor
Proraso Sapone da Barba
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Dolce & Gabbana Pour Homme edt

Jeff

[Jonnybc]

Merkur Vision with Wilkinson Blade
Kent Shaving Soap
Trumper's Coral Skin Food
Tabac Original Aftershave

[SSLStudio]

- Fatboy /Feather 3rd use
- Proraso green tube
- PSO
-Thayers W/H lavender
- Floris A/S Balm Santal
- Floris EDT Santal
-Body spray Gravity Axe

4 Passes today with setting 9 and for PSO used setting 4.

[DoubleE]

Merkur Futur w/Feather blade
Savile Row 3120 silvertip
C&E Sienna shaving soap
QED rose hydrosol
C&E Sienna ASB
C&E Sienna EDT

[Scotto]

Shower: Nancy Boy body bar, conditioner, and face wash; Baxters shampoo

Shave:
Merkur slantbar with Feather blade
T&H ebony super badger
QED Patchouli/Peppermint/Tea Tree shave stick
QED DVH20
Baxters ASB

Acqua di Parma cologne
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2693

For those who like cooling shave products, this shave stick makes Proraso seem like eating barbeque in the Mohave desert.

[Nitrox]

Gillette Fatboy
Feather blade
Rooney Style 1 medium brush
Arko Sensitive cream
Thayers rose witch hazel
Pinaud Clubman AS

[ponyplayer]

Happy Monday....

Schick Injector w/Schick blade
Bic Metal for upper lip & touchups
Simpson PJ1 -Best-
Proraso soap
QED DaVinci H2O
Proraso cream a/s
Trumper's Limes SF

Saint Charles Shave spritz

Had a heck of the time getting the Proraso to lather but after 3 attempts I finally got an okay lather.
Got a few more nicks and weepers than I'm accustomed to but the shave was close and my face is smooth.
The Proraso aftershave is okay but it was not love at 1st sight.
Going to have to give Charles at QED a call soon as my DaVinci and Lavender H2O's are getting low...I'm so tempted to add an jar of Castle Forbes cream.
The Saint Charles Shave pump jammed up after 2 sprays so I am about 2 spritzes light :tongue_sm

Have a great week.

Patrick

[NMMB]

Monday Morning Shave:
- Merkur HD with Merkur Blade
- Trafalgar Shop Brush
- KMF Cool Mint Shave Cream
- Jojoba Oil as lube for T&C (worked well, IMO - but I had to give my face a thorough washing afterwards. Like I do whenever I use any "oil")
- Thayers Lemon WH
- Baxters AS Balm
- Anthony Sport Lightweight Face Lotion
- T&H West Indian Limes Cologne

[Dennis]

Doesn't get much more old school than this Monday shave....

1940s Gillette Super Speed (thanks Steve!)
Israeli Personna - first use
Vulfix 2234
Classic Shaving hard soap, sandalwood
Feather A/S
Agua di Parma EDT (thanks Scotto!)

Man was this an outstanding shave today! That Gillette is a fantastic razor. The Israeli felt a touch sharper than a Merkur, maybe comparable to a Derby.

[jer]

Personna Injector w/Schick blade
Vulfix 2235
Nancy Boy Shave cream
Thayers Rose Witch hazel
Baxters ASB

My first attempt at 2 passes with a non-cartridge razor and it was great. My sensitive skin can only handle this once a week though.

[teamacacia]

- Gillette Fat Boy
- Derby Extra Day 1
- EJ for C&E Best Badger
- QED Sandalwood Soap
- Thayer's Rose WH
- Taylor's #74 Limes EDT

- I now remember why I made the Feather my blade of choice. After two days of no shaving, the Derby had to drag through the whiskers seemingly pulling them out whereas the Feather effortlessly slices and dices. I'll probably continue the rest of the week with the Derby to see how it fairs against shorter stubble, not to mention it did provide an irritation free shave.

- Gillette FatBoy update: After a good week's worth of shaves, I have to say that I have been impressed with the Gillette's ability. In the beginning I suffered super irritation, but with a bit of refinement I have seemingly found my groove.

[tam.audio]

Merkur Classic w/ Merkur blades
Vulfix #2197
Taylor's Lavender mixed with Proraso
(Lavender scent and cool feeling wrapped in one package)
Thayer's Rose WH

[letterk]

Merkur Classic w/ Merkur
vulfix #403
Trumpers Almond (sample)
Thayer's Lavender WH
C&E Nomad ASB

[Austin]

Gillette Aristocrat razor
AOS shave brush
Provence Sante shave soap
Harris Milk
Lalique Equus EDP

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2696

[AACJ]

So Andrew, do you usually take two SOTD pics? I noticed a different one on another forum.

[Austin]

Art, I usually snap 2 pics of every SOTD.

[AACJ]

Art, I usually snap 2 pics of every SOTD.

One for each site usually? When I have the time to take a pic, I usually have to make two or at least save the best one as "best for web" for the other forum and keep the original for B & B.

[NYLaw]

This morning's mess:
Merkur Futur with a Feather
Simpson Chubby 2
Truefitts Ultimate Shave, etc.
Trumper's Skin Food
Nancy Boy's Cooling Gel
Kiehls Moisturizing Facial Fuel Gel
(Just realized I forgot to put on cologne, something I rarely forget to do!)

Also, I decided today to stop using the Feather blades... They're great and close, but just too cutty for me. In the parts where I get closest, I get just as close with a Merkur in my Futur (which is to say DAMN BBS close), so why suffer the blood? There is no reason, that's correct. So, soon enough, I will have most if not all of the Feathers out of my shave closet.

[rossination]

I had an audition today, and I'd been up late last night finishing a paper. I should have spent an extra 20 minutes sleeping in, but instead, I decided to shave! Used some Proraso (quite a bit, actually -- did a good job waking me up), my goofy old unidentified Gillette razor with Merkur, King of Shave pre-shave oil, and a boar brush (soon to be replaced!).

Actually, I tried using the Proraso brushless at first, but the shave was terrible! My razor was "skipping" a whole lot and I was terrified that I was going to slice my jaw open. So, back to the brush for me.

[rschul2]

Merkur Futur w/ Feather Platinum Blade
Simpsons PJ3 Super
Taylor's Shave Shop Shave Cream
QEDman DaVinci Water
CAR Hydrolast Lime/Green Tea ASB

[joel]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2697

[madmedic]

Merkur Futur /Euro Gillette
Shavemac 23mm in Finest
Haslinger Sandalwood
Trumpers Limes Skinfood


Brian

[KUJO]

C&E Best Badger Brush by Edwin Jagger
Merkur HD
Feather Hi-Stainless
Crabtree & Evelyn Sweet Almond Oil Shave Cream
Thayer's ROSE Witch Hazel
Brave Soldier CODE BLUE

Floris Eau de Santal Extreme

[Kyle]

Merkur HD
Derby Blade
Simpson's PJ3
Trumper's Coconut Cream
Thayer's Rose
Proraso Post

[joel]

Merkur HD
Derby Blade
Simpson's PJ3
Trumper's Coconut Cream
Thayer's Rose
Proraso Post

Hey PJ3 man - you better blow the dust off of that shavemac of yours before it goes bad :wink: :tongue:

[Kyle]

Hey PJ3 man - you better blow the dust off of that shavemac of yours before it goes bad :wink: :tongue:
HAHA! It's becomming a silent partner.:biggrin:

[madmedic]

Merkur Futur/Euro Gillette
Simpsons B5
SCS Ginger Lime
Trumpers Coral Skin Food
Al Fares EDT

Brian

[Jonnybc]

Merkur Long Handled Classic
Vulfix 2235 Silvertip
Old Spice Shaving Soap (I used it so it's no longer mint!)
Trumper's Coral Skin Food
Trumper's Sandalwood Cologne

[jean-pierre]

Merkur Futur
Gillette Super Silver blades
Kent BK4 shaving brush
Taylor Avocado
Trumper's Coral Skin Food

I wish you an excellent day and week.

[crackstar]

Savile Row badger
Merkur Vision
Arko "Sensitive" shaving cream
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Thierry Mugler A Men edt

a wonderful, soothing and cooling shave today! :001_smile :thumbup:

Jeff

[AACJ]

Saville Row Shave Brush
Schick Injector
Col. Conk Lime/Bay Rum Shave Soap

Floris Santal Cologne

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1258

I played racquetball this morning, I won 3 out of 5 matches.

[DoubleE]

Merkur Futur w/Feather blade
Savile Row 231 super
C&E sweet almond oil shaving cream
QED rose hydrosol
T&H classic ASB
Floris special 127 EDT

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2700

[Dennis]

Tuesday:

1940s Gillette SS with day 2 Israeli
Vulfix 2234
C&E Almond in the plastic tub
Feather Kanwa A/S
Floris Elite EDT

Another outstanding shave today.

[Scotto]

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

Shave:
Merkur slantbar with Feather blade
SR3124 brush :drool:
Taylor St. James
QED DVH20
D.R. Harris AfterShaving Milk

Taylor St. James cologne
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2689

[ouch]

SR208
HD (not shown) w/Feather
AOS lemon
Proraso splash
Trumper lime skin food

It's getting harder and harder to choose......

[Austin]

Wow! Did you shave with all of them? :biggrin:

[ouch]

Not to be outdone by the "do you switch razors midshave" thread, I've decided to dedicate one razor per whisker.:lol:

[letterk]

Merkur Classic w/ Merkur
Vulfix #403
AOS Cream Unscented
AOS ASB
AOS Sandalwood EDT

So I got my AOS samples yesterday (could you tell?). The shampoo was very nice, but was very similar to Paul Mitchel Tea Tree. I wasn't a fan of the conditioner. Worked well, but there was something pungent in the smell that bothered me. The cream, while unscented (boo!), worked VERY well. Probably the easiest to lather I've seen. Very slick as well. Good shave all around. The ASB was a little heavy at first, but absorbed decently. I wouldn't buy it though. EDT was nice, but my wife turned her nose up at it. So out it goes.

[Austin]

Merkur Futur
SMF brush
Coates Tea Tree shave cream
Anthonys shave balm
Lalique Leon EDP

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2701

[bumpus]

Gillette Superspeed w/ Merkur blade
Simpson Wee Scot
Salter Mint
DVH2O
Baxter a/s balm

Oh yeah, no cologne yet.

Great shave!

[mrob]

Shower:
NB sweetgrass soap
NB shampoo


Shave:
Vision with Derby blade
PJ3
T&H limes SC--from Kyle, thanks!
Thayers witch hazel in lavender
TH ultimate AS

My last few shaves have been just OK. . .what is happening?

[Kyle]

Merkur HD
Derby Extra
Simpson's PJ3
Taylor's Rose SC
Thayer's Rose
Proraso Post

[KUJO]

C&E Best Badger Brush by Edwin Jagger
Merkur HD
Feather Hi-Stainless
Truefitt & Hill West Indies Lime Shave Cream (thanks Ron)
Thayer's ROSE Witch Hazel
I COLONIALI Balm with Mango Kernel Oil

Truefitt & Hill 1805 Cologne

[joel]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2703

That men-u synthetic shaving brush is really.... REALLY exceptional.

[rschul2]

Merkur Futur w/ Feather Platinum Blade
Savile Row SR-241
Trumper's Rose Shave Cream
QEDman DaVinci Water
CAR Hydrolast Lime/Green Tea ASB

[NMMB]

Shave O' The Day (Tuesday)

- Merkur HD with Merkur blade
- T&H Ultimate Comfort Cream (finished the sample they sent me a while ago)
- Jojoba oil for T&C
- AOS Alum block
- Thayers Superhazel
- Proraso ("milky") AS Balm
- Neutrogena moisturizer

[Jonnybc]

Merkur Slant Bar with Wilkinson Blade
Kent BK8
Proraso Sapone da Barba (Tube)
Alum Block
Trumper Limes Skin Food
Trumper's GFT Cologne

[crackstar]

Kent brush
Merkur Vision
Speick shaving cream
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Jean-Paul Gaultier Le Male edt

Jeff

[SSLStudio]

-Shower : ROC pre-shave

- Fatboy /Feather (4th use )
-Will G's #37 soap
-Will G's #37 a/s balm
-BK8 :tongue:
-Thayers W/H
- Adidas dynamic Pulse a/s
- Mambo for men by Clairborn (sample)

Mambo doesnt hold for so long ... im getting a load of new samples in so I will test some more .

Shave was like an old M3 blade ready to be tossed dont know I guess Will G aint working for me.

[teamacacia]

Wednesday:
- Gillette Fat Boy w/ Derby
- EJ for C&E Best Badger
- L'Occitane CADE Shave Soap
- Thayer's Superhazel
- L'Occitane CADE ASB

[AJS]

SOTD Wednesday June 7th

Dermalogica "The Bar" Facial Cleanser
DR Harris Almond Shave Cream
Kent BK4
Merkur HD
Feather Blade
Anthony Logistics A/S Astringent
Nickel A/S
2 x N-S passes, 1x E-W pass

Warm regards,
Alex

[madmedic]

Merkur Futur/Euro Gillette
Shavemac 23mm in Finest
Charles Tyrwhitt Lemon & Cedarwood Cream
Charles Tyrwhitt A/S Balm
Pashana Original Hair Tonic
Trumpers Sandalwood Cologne
Rosehip Oil


Brian

[Dennis]

Another outstanding shave today - the Super Speed with an Israeli is one nice combo I must admit...

1940s Gillette SS
Israeli Personna day 3
Vulfix 2234
Proraso Pre/Post
Proraso Green Tube
Feather Kanwa A/S
Trumpers Spanish Leather EdT (not for me, ugh)

[Austin]

Gillette Adj. razor
SC shave brush
Trumpers Lime shave cream
Jason Beard Therapy
Trumpers Eau de Portugal EDT

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2704

[letterk]

Merkur Classic w/ Merkur
Vulfix #403
Taylors Avocado
Thayers Lavender WH
AOS ASB (sample)
T&H English Leather

[NYLaw]

Wednesday, June 7

Merkur Futur / Merkur blades
Nancy Boy cream
Vulfix 2233
Sara's Moss Scuttle
Nancy Boy aftershave cooling gel
Cartier Must de Cartier Essence Cologne


HORRIBLE lather today, not sure why... Not enough NB cream, perhaps... I'm starting to get a little sick of the flex on the Vulfix... Back to my Superior Brushes Brush tomorrow with the NB... See how that goes.

[bumpus]

Gillette Superspeed w/Merkur blade(last day)
Simpson Wee Scot
Taylor Almond
DVH2O
Baxter A/S balm
Taylor's Victorian Lime

[rschul2]

Merkur Futur w/ Feather Platinum Blade
Simpsons PJ3 Super
D.R. Harris' Arlington Shave Soap
QEDman DaVinci Water
CAR Hydrolast Lime/Green Tea ASB
California North Action Moisturizer

[DoubleE]

Merkur Futur w/Feather blade
Simpson's Duke 2 best
D R Harris almond shaving soap
QED rose hydrosol
D R Harris aftershave milk
Frank #2 EDT

[NMMB]

Shave O' The Day (Wednesday):

- The Real Shaving Co. Daily Facial Scrub (Pre-Shave)*
- Merkur HD with Merkur Blade
- The Real Shaving Co. Shaving Cream: Moisturising*
- AOS Alum Block
- Thayers Rose Petal WH
- The Real Shaving Co. Daily Skin Soothing Balm*
- Neutrogena moisturizer


*Day 1 one my 3 day test of The Real Shaving Co. Look for my 1st review this weekend

[Kyle]

Merkur HD
Derby Extra
Proraso Pre
Simpson's PJ3
Proraso Cream
Thayer's Rose
Proraso Post
Pinaud Shave Talc

[Dinder1]

Merkur Slant
C&E badger
KMF Key Lime SC
Baxter ASB
Hoyts cologne

Great shave, my wife was touching my face and going oooooohhhh soooo smooooth! Cheers, DJ.

[joel]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2708

This E-shave brush is MIGHTY damn nice for $20.

[rtaylor61]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2708

This E-shave brush is MIGHTY damn nice for $20.

I've got a pair of those on the way!

Randy

[Kyle]

I've got a pair of those on the way!

Randy
Mine arrived yesterday, but it's actually for my dad so I haven't used it.

[joel]

Mine arrived yesterday, but it's actually for my dad so I haven't used it.

Kyle - it is really outstanding.... especially for $20! It makes one HECK of a hard soap brush, really superb! The little "lasso" hanging loop instead of a brush stand that it comes with is pretty neat as well!

[rtaylor61]

Kyle - it is really outstanding.... especially for $20! It makes one HECK of a hard soap brush, really superb! The little "lasso" hanging loop instead of a brush stand that it comes with is pretty neat as well!

Would that be a lanyard?

Randy

[KUJO]

C&E Best Badger Brush by Edwin Jagger
Merkur HD
Feather Hi-Stainless
Nancy Boy Shave Cream
Thayer's ROSE Witch Hazel
Crabtree & Evelyn Nomad ASB

Casswel Massey Newport Cologne

[madmedic]

Merkur Futur/Euro Gillette
Shavemac 23mm in Finest
Taylors Rose Cream
Rosehip Oil
Trumpers Coral Skinfood
Taylors St James Cologne

Brian

[crackstar]

Omega brush
Merkur Progress*
Florena shaving cream
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Grey Flannel edt

*my first shave with the Progress, somehow, I prefer my Vision.

Jeff

[DoubleE]

Merkur Futur w/Feather blade
Shavemac brush
T&H 1805 shaving cream
QED rose hydrosol
T&H 1805 ASB
T&H 1805 EDT

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2729

[Scotto]

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

Shave:
Merkur slantbar with Feather blade
Kent BK2
C&E Sweet Almond Oil soap
Provence Sante' Verlaine aftershave

Floris Special #127 cologne
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2691

Figured I would give the Floris #127 one more chance. The verdict: smells like something a male prostitute would wear :thumbdown:

[guenron]

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

Shave:
Merkur slantbar with Feather blade
Kent BK2
C&E Sweet Almond Oil soap
Provence Sante' Verlaine aftershave

Floris Special #127 cologne
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2691

Figured I would give the Floris #127 one more chance. The verdict: smells like something a male prostitute would wear :thumbdown:

What happened to the battery acid? And how do you know what a male prostitute would wear? Hmmm???:lol:

[Kyle]

Merkur HD w/Derby Extra
Simpson's PJ3
T&H Ultimate Comfort SC
Thayer's Rose
Proraso Post
Pinaud Shave Talc

[SSLStudio]

Superspeed/ Euro Gillette
Taylors Advocado (sample almost gone)
BK8
Jojoba oil
Thayers W/H lavender
YVS M7 a/s
Perfect for men EDP

Wow I got lather 2 shave for 10 passes pretty impressed with the advocado.
Superspeed very nice razor no fiddling around just get to the point

Used Jojoba oil dont like it, it smells like some animal odor huh ? :confused:
So I washed it off quickly with some anti acne face wash soap. back to W/Hazel

[Austin]

What happened to the battery acid? And how do you know what a male prostitute would wear? Hmmm???:lol:

:biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:

[Dennis]

Since I complained about Nancy Boy yesterday, s/he deserved another shot this morning...

1940s Gillette Super Speed
Israeli Personna day 4
Vulfix 2234
Nancy Boy shave cream
Nancy Boy cooling A/S
Trumpers Bay Rum EdT

Well, nicked to hell again. Geez.
Might have been the day 4 Israeli, who knows. I got an excellent lather this morning - thick and creamy and going on like super thick paint - enough for 4 passes. Weepers galore and that NB cooling after shave stings like crazy just like the days of old. Sigh...

Dennis

[Dinder1]

Merkur Slant
Israeli blade day 3
SR-208
Trumpers Coconut SC
Charles Tywhitt ASB
Cade AS

Well, that Israeli blade dragged like a mo-fo today! I think its time to go back to the Derby or Feather blades. Cheers, DJ.

[letterk]

Gillette 40's SS w/ Merkur
Vulfix #403
Saint Charles Shave Savory Rose Soap
Thayer's Lavender WH
C&E Nomad ASB
Saint Charles Shave Sandalwood EDT

I didn't lather quite low enough on my neck during the first pass. Just went for it cause I was in a hurry. Ouch. That C&E kills the redness fast. Great shave otherwise.

[Austin]

Gillette Adj. razor
SMF II brush
Chas. Tyrwhitt shave cream
Chas. Tyrwhitt balm
Acca Kappa Cedro EDT

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2730

[teamacacia]

Gillette Fat Boy w/ Derby Day 3
C&E Best Badger
T&H Shave Soap
Thayer's Rose WH
T&H WI Limes ASB and Cologne

After using the derby three more times, I have re-affirmed why I like the feather blades so much more. While the end result is pretty much the same, the feathers are much sharper and much more smooth...in my opinion.

After two weeks with the Fat Boy I don't know if I should switch back to the SS of Merkur HD. I probably will go back to the HD next week, but on top of that I am now wondering if the Futur can outdo the FB...and I'm not ready to go through any more acquisition disorders for another month or two.

[water]

Trumper's Almond Shave Cream
Proraso Liquida Dopobarba
B&B Cologne

When I first received the B&B Cologne I was not overly enamoured with it. After one wearing it just seemed too strong so it went onto the shelf and stayed there until very recently. Approximately two weeks ago I was trying to decide what cologne to apply and opened the B&B for a sniff. Hmmm... Wore it and really enjoyed the scent. Wore it again a couple of days later and, once again, really enjoyed it.

Now, of course, I am starting to feel a tinge of regret about not getting in on the recent B&B decanting.

[AACJ]

Merkur Classic with Feather DE blade
SMF I Shaving Brush
Proraso Shaving Cream in a green tube

Truefitt and Hill 1805 Cologne

I originally didn't like the Proraso when I first got it, but I wanted to give it another try. I got a great shave today, but I didn't much like the cooling action the menthol did to my face. I know some of you guys do, I just don't care for it. But I'm willing to make a few sacrifices for a great shave, so I think I'll be including this in my rotation more often.

[joel]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2734

Wee Scot
C&E Almond Oil
Em's Lavender A/S Balm
Merkur Long Handle

[Scotto]

I love how the brush is smaller than the razor..... :tongue_sm

[joel]

I love how the brush is smaller than the razor..... :tongue_sm

Scotto.... no joke... I think YOU might actually be a fan of this brush. You like small brushes, you like "scratchy" best badger hair, and you use a fair amount of soaps (which I imagine this sucker would be pretty effective at).

[SSLStudio]

Since I complained about Nancy Boy yesterday, s/he deserved another shot this morning...

1940s Gillette Super Speed
Israeli Personna day 4
Vulfix 2234
Nancy Boy shave cream
Nancy Boy cooling A/S
Trumpers Bay Rum EdT

Well, nicked to hell again. Geez.
Might have been the day 4 Israeli, who knows. I got an excellent lather this morning - thick and creamy and going on like super thick paint - enough for 4 passes. Weepers galore and that NB cooling after shave stings like crazy just like the days of old. Sigh...

Dennis


Try a bit more water for the Nancyboy , I couldnt understand that cream at all till I heard its a cream to be used without a brush aswell. I used more water then I normally use and then lather became more slickery I dont think getting a thick lather helps you anything then painting on a Santa Clause beard . the thickness means nothing you need to go for a good slipery effect. Havent shaved with Israeli's in a long time so I cant comment if that gave you the weepers

[Scotto]

Scotto.... no joke... I think YOU might actually be a fan of this brush. You like small brushes, you like "scratchy" best badger hair, and you use a fair amount of soaps (which I imagine this sucker would be pretty effective at).
Go ahead and pass it along. :wink:

[Dennis]

Try a bit more water for the Nancyboy , I couldnt understand that cream at all till I heard its a cream to be used without a brush aswell. I used more water then I normally use and then lather became more slickery I dont think getting a thick lather helps you anything then painting on a Santa Clause beard . the thickness means nothing you need to go for a good slipery effect. Havent shaved with Israeli's in a long time so I cant comment if that gave you the weepers

Rene - I've used more water, less water, more cream, less, cream, you name it. I have tried everything except bottled water with this cream and if I have to go that route, it ain't worth it as so much other stuff works just fine. The Israeli worked beautifully on days 1-3 so maybe day 4 was too much. I will try NB again with this setup and a fresh blade, later though. -- Dennis

[DoubleE]

Gillette Fat Boy w/ Derby Day 3
C&E Best Badger
T&H Shave Soap
Thayer's Rose WH
T&H WI Limes ASB and Cologne

After using the derby three more times, I have re-affirmed why I like the feather blades so much more. While the end result is pretty much the same, the feathers are much sharper and much more smooth...in my opinion.

After two weeks with the Fat Boy I don't know if I should switch back to the SS of Merkur HD. I probably will go back to the HD next week, but on top of that I am now wondering if the Futur can outdo the FB...and I'm not ready to go through any more acquisition disorders for another month or two.

No comparison in my opinion Todd. The Futur is in a different league when it comes to mowing down hair and I love the auditory feedback you get as the hair is falls to the Futur/Feather combination. Having said that, it does take a little more technique and a light touch, but I personally think it gives a superior shave.

[KUJO]

C&E Best Badger Brush by Edwin Jagger
Merkur HD
Feather Hi-Stainless
Crabtree & Evelyn Sweet Almond Oil Shave Cream
Thayer's ROSE Witch Hazel
Baxter's After Shave Balm

Truefitt & Hill West Indies Lime Cologne

[rtaylor61]

Merkur HD Classic
Face Tools Cleanse 'N Shave (brushless stuff!)
Face Tools Daily Defense
Envy A/S
Envy Cologne (Thanks Andrew!)

Randy

[madmedic]

Friday:

Merkur Futur/Euro Gillette
Kent BK4
C&E Almond Oil Cream
Proraso Pre/Post
Rosehip Oil
Pecksniff's Citrus Cologne

Regards
Brian

[crackstar]

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

what a terrific shave today! :smile: :biggrin:

Jeff

[SSLStudio]

- Shower Almond by Yves Rocher

- T&H 1805 cream sample almost gone :eek: :eek: :eek:
-BK8
-Superspeed with Fresh Russian Gillette blade
-Thayers Witch hazel lavender
-Korres Greek A/S Balm
-Nivea Menthol Fresh A/S
-Williams Deo Gel
-Axe Deo Gravity
-B&B Cologne

Im ready let the Games begin , 5 spritzes of B&B im all Masculine today scent is everywhere on my wrists , two on each side of my neck and my chest.

Today is going to be 25 degree HOT ! im ready , though luck I will be at work doing the nightshift so I will miss the opening game :mad: :frown:

[DoubleE]

Merkur Futur w/Feather blade
Simpson's PJ2 super
Floris JF shaving soap
QED rose hydrosol
Floris JF ASB
Floris JF EDT

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2745

[Scotto]

Shower: T&H West Indian Limes shampoo and bodywash, Nancy Boy conditioner, Provence Sante' Verlaine facial scrub

Shave:
Merkur slantbar with Feather blade
Simpsons PJ3 super
Salter Citrus
Taylor no. 74 Victorian Lime aftershave
Lime skin food (not shown)

Taylor no. 74 Victorian Lime cologne
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2692

[ponyplayer]

Friday...

Merkur Futur w/ Feather blade
Bic Metal
Simpson PJ1 -Best-
Trumper's Sandalwood cream (tube)
QED DaVinci H2O
CAR Peppermint a/s cream

Trumper's Sandalwood EDT (sample- the last of it :cry: )

Nice shave and I smell good.

Have a great weekend.

Patrick

[Kyle]

Merkur HD Razor
Derby Extra Blade
Simpson's PJ3 Brush
St. Charles Shave Sandalwood Shave Soap
Thayer's Rose
Proraso Post

Excellent Shave Today!

[water]

Trumper's Coconut Shave Cream
Proraso Liquida Dopobarba
Acqua di Parma

Sun is actually shining here on the east coast (Canada) today. I could hear the AdP calling out to me this morning.

[Dennis]

Friday:

Merkur Hefty Classic
Derby Blade day 1
Vulfix 2234
Trumper Violet
Feather Kanwa ASB
GFT Anniversary EdT

Excellent shave today, and I really like this GFT... -- Dennis

[Suzuki]

Friday:

QED Lavender Soap in a Bowl
Proraso brush
Gillette Super Speed with Derby blade
Alum Block
Musgo Real

[Dinder1]

Merkur HD
Simpson DUKE3 best
Himalaya Shea Butter SS ( I love this soap! )
Charles Tyrwitt ASB
Cade AS

I used my new DUKE3 for the third or fourth time today, and while it scrubs soaps like the dickens! I am not shure it is the brush for me. This brush is very dense and scrubby.....maybe its time to put it on the trading block along with all of my Israeli blades! PJ2 super?

[letterk]

Merkur Classic w/ Derby
Vulfix #403
C&E Sweet Almond Oil Cream
Thayers Lavendar WH
C&E Sandalwood ASB
Saint Charles Shave Sandalwood EDT

[javyn]

GFT Violet sample
Israeli Personna
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Coral Skin Food

http://home.houston.rr.com/johnavery/images/SOTD060906.jpg

[Austin]

Gillette Toggle razor
SMF 1 brush
Coates Lime shave cream
Harris Milk
Hermes Eau D'Orange Verte EDT

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2746

[KUJO]

C&E Best Badger Brush by Edwin Jagger
Merkur HD
Feather Hi-Stainless
Taylor's Shave Shop Shave Cream (what a great lathering cream this is! :w00t: )
Thayer's ROSE Witch Hazel
Brave Soldier CODE BLUE

Truefitt & Hill Trafalgar

[NMMB]

Shave O' The Day (Wednesday):

- The Real Shaving Co. Daily Facial Scrub (Pre-Shave)*
- Merkur HD with Merkur Blade
- The Real Shaving Co. Shaving Cream: Moisturising*
- AOS Alum Block
- Thayers Lemon WH
- The Real Shaving Co. Daily Skin Soothing Balm*
- Neutrogena moisturizer


*Day 3 one my 3 day test of The Real Shaving Co. I will try to get (a) review(s) up this weekend about the Real Shaving Co. products

[madmedic]

Saturday:

Merkur Futur/Euro Gillette
Men-U Synthetic Brush
MEM Olive Shave Cream
Proraso Pre/Post
Rosehip Oil

Regards
Brian

[crackstar]

Omega brush
Dovo straight razor
Arko shaving soap
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Pitralon Classic aftershave

a delightful shave today, smooth as silk! :wink: :smile:

Jeff

[Jonnybc]

Merkur Vision with Wilkinson Blade
Kent BK8
Tyrwhitt Lemon and Cedar Shave Cream
Alum Block
Tyrwhitt Lemon and Cedar ASB
Trumpers Sandalwood Cologne

[htownmmm]

Palmolive Red (lather) Shave Cream

Omega Boar brush

Merkur HD with Israeli blade

Gillette Protect A/S Gel

.... faceturbation baby, faceturbation

[Kyle]

Merkur HD w/ Derby Extra
Shavemac Custom Silvertip
T&H West Indian Limes
Thayer's Rose
Proraso Post

*It has been a while since I've used the Shavemac. I had forgotten what a damned fine piece of equipment it is. I easily whipped up a superbly rich and luxurious lather.

[Dinder1]

Merkur HD
SR-208
Nancy Boy SC
Thayers rose
NB ASB

WOW! I am still blown away at how good my face feels after a shave using the Nancy Boy cream. SUPERB! Cheers, DJ.

[tam.audio]

Gillette SS '55 w/Merkurs
Vulfix #2197 (Thinking of buying another brush. C&E or B&B??)
Taylor's Lemon Lime (mmm... citrus)
Thayer's Rose WH
Nivea a/s balm

[SSLStudio]

- Shower : RSC pre-shave shampoo

Gillette Fatboy/fresh Feather blade (setting 7 first pass/then setting 9)
Muhle Boar Bristle
Vergulde Hand shaving soap (first use )
Vergulde Hand ALumn Block
PSO (rocks without it no BBS for me)
Thayers Lavender
Floris Santal A/S Balm
Old Spice a/s
Penhaligons Quercus /sample.

Interesting little brush whips up a decent Lather with an interesting shave soap I like the soap better then Will G.
Nice scratchy action on the face.Alumn block wasnt need I went deadly fast with the Fatboy still no weepers no nicks. razor burn acted up after pass 2 too close shaving! complete pass with PSO touch up fatboy setting 5.
on the lip against the grain ! all smooth now...

[NMMB]

Shave O' the day (Sat):

-Anthony Sport face scrub (pre-shave)
- Merkur HD with Merkur blade
- AOS lemon cream
- AOS alum block
- Thayers lemon WH
- Baxters AS Balm
- Neutrogena moisturizer

[javyn]

GFT Violet
Israeli Personna
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
crushed aloe gel
http://home.houston.rr.com/johnavery/images/SOTD061006.jpg

[Scotto]

Shower: Nancy Boy bath bar, face wash and conditioner; Baxters shampoo

Shave:
Feather Artist Club with ProGuard blade
Kent BK2
Pre de Provence soap
QED DVH20
D.R. Harris AfterShaving Milk

Trumpers Sandalwood cologne
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2747

Very impressed with the Pre de Provence soap!

[rtaylor61]

Merkur HD Classic
Face Tools Cleanse 'N Shave
Face Tools Daily Defense A/S treatment
TSAR Cologne by Van Cleef & Arpels

Randy

[ouch]

Hey Scotto, I just ordered from http://www.funalliance.com. I'll let ya know how it is when I get it. It is like I said earlier, fresh from harvest, and he has pictures of the tea wet on the site...it looks delicious!!!

All I know is, if I don't drink a pot of tea every day, someone's getting hurt.

[roughrider]

Merkur Vision with Feather Blade
C&E Best Badger Brush
C&E Sweet Almond Oil Shave Cream
Proraso Pre/Post
QED Rose water
Fruit of the Earth 100% Aloe Vera Gel

[Austin]

Gillette Toggle razor
SC shave brush
SC Orange Vetiver shave soap
Hydrolast Peppermint balm
Lalique Equus EDP

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2748

[letterk]

Merkur Classic w/ Derby
Vulfix #403
SCS Orange Sorbet Soap
Thayers Lavender WH
SCS Bay Rum ASB

[ouch]

Vulfix 2235
Koeller Magnetic str8, FFTH
Taylor rose cream
Thayer's rose witch hazel
Musgo Real splash
Coral skin food

This doesn't happen often, but today I enjoyed that rare experience: a perfect shave with a straight- not a nick, not a weeper, not a scratch. Perhaps I was particularly lucky with my last honing session. Don't laugh- honing a str8 is far more difficult than theory would dictate. It's part magic, part science, and a good helping of luck. One improper stroke can negate many minutes of work.
In any event, I got a beautiful N-S pass, then managed to not screw up the tortuous S-N pass. Normally, I use a soap with a straight (that Willi G. puck is gettin' mighty puny looking), but the Taylor rose was up to the task, and my a/s selection worked particularly well today.

If I could get a shave like this every day, I would give away all of my DE's and injectors. But I can't, so I won't. In fact, I'm going to order another right now.:tongue_sm

[Jonnybc]

Merkur Classic w/ Derby
Vulfix #403
SCS Orange Sorbet Soap
Thayers Lavender WH
SCS Bay Rum ASB


I am intrigued by Orange Sorbet Soap, what's it like?

[ouch]

Vulfix 2235
Koeller Magnetic str8, FFTH
Taylor rose cream
Thayer's rose witch hazel
Musgo Real splash
Coral skin food

This doesn't happen often, but today I enjoyed that rare experience: a perfect shave with a straight- not a nick, not a weeper, not a scratch. Perhaps I was particularly lucky with my last honing session. Don't laugh- honing a str8 is far more difficult than theory would dictate. It's part magic, part science, and a good helping of luck. One improper stroke can negate many minutes of work.
In any event, I got a beautiful N-S pass, then managed to not screw up the tortuous S-N pass. Normally, I use a soap with a straight (that Willi G. puck is gettin' mighty puny looking), but the Taylor rose was up to the task, and my a/s selection worked particularly well today.

If I could get a shave like this every day, I would give away all of my DE's and injectors. But I can't, so I won't. In fact, I'm going to order another right now:tongue_sm

[KUJO]

Gillette Toggle razor
SC shave brush
SC Orange Vetiver shave soap
Hydrolast Peppermint balm
Lalique Equus EDP



Who makes that SC Orange Vetiver Soap? Any good?

I'm enjoying more and more vetiver in my daily routine

[KUJO]

C&E Best Badger Brush by Edwin Jagger
Merkur HD
Feather Hi-Stainless
Trumper's ROSE Shave Cream
Thayer's ROSE Witch Hazel
Proraso Crema Liquida Dopobarba After Shave Balm

Floris Elite Cologne

[Austin]

Who makes that SC Orange Vetiver Soap? Any good?

I'm enjoying more and more vetiver in my daily routine

Sue at Saintcharles makes this soap. Unfortunately, it was a limited run. You may want to pm her for details. This is a very nice soap that is indicative of the quality soaps Sue produces. This soap has a dominant orange scent with a faint vetiver scent.

[rtaylor61]

Sue at Saintcharles makes this soap. Unfortunately, it was a limited run. You may want to pm her for details. This is a very nice soap that is indicative of the quality soaps Sue produces. This soap has a dominant orange scent with a faint vetiver scent.

Well,

I missed that one! Ordered the Orange Sorbet tonight.

Randy

[aldouspfc]

Gillette Adjustable HD Razor
Swedish Gillette Blade
Kent BK4 Brush
Trumper's Coconut Cream
Trumper's Lime Skinfood

[madmedic]

Sunday:

Merkur Futur/Euro Gillette
Shavemac 23mm in Finest
Charles Tyrwhitt Lemon & Cedar cream
Charles Tyrwhitt Lemon & Cedar A/S Balm
Rosehip Oil
Pecksniff's Citrus Cologne

Brian

[DoubleE]

Merkur long-handle classic w/Feather blade
T&H super badger
Taylor's lavender shaving cream
QED rose hydrosol
Feather ASB
Frank #2 EDT

[Sue]

Sunday:
Suave shampoo
Flex conditioner
Foaming Spa Butter
Sugar Scrub - face
Stick for Chicks & Venus Razor
Givenchy Organza Powder
Givenchy Organza Perfume
:)
Sue

[madmedic]

Good one Sue:biggrin:

Fellow Members.......is this a first?

Regards
Brian

[letterk]

Nice, Sue!

40's SuperSpeed w/ Merkur (I don't like this combination)
Vulfix #403
Proraso Green
Thayer's Lavender WH
Proraso pre/post

[Sue]

I wasn't sure if I should but what the heck, I shave everyday but with nothing exciting like special blades or a scarry straight razor. i really like my Venus.
Sue

[crackstar]

Edwin Jagger best badger
Dovo straight razor
Cerrus shaving cream
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer

Jeff

[ouch]

SR208
40's Aristocrat w/Swedish Gillette
D. R. Harris Arlington cream
Thayer's ghetto DaVinci water
Aqua Velva ice spalsh (owwwey!)
Proraso pre/post
Arlington cologne

[madmedic]

I shave everyday but with nothing exciting like special blades or a scarry straight razor. i really like my Venus.
Sue


OK Sue.....give us the inside story.....Chick stick is new.......what soap have you used up until now?



Brian

[Sue]

Years ago, bar soap (very drying esp. in winter) or canned gel which was less drying, but still dry. Baby oil worked well, but I got sick of cleaning the slickness off of the shower floor all the time. Then my own unfragranced cakes. I also tried Satin Care which came with the Venus gift set.
Sue

[rschul2]

Merkur Futur w/ Feather Platinum Blade
Simpsons PJ3 Super
Classic Shaving's Lime and Coconut Shave Soap
QEDman DaVinci Water
CAR Hydrolast Lime/Green Tea ASB

[mrob]

Very nice to see Sue's post--keep 'em coming!

Here's mine, back from the road. . .

Shower:
Nancy Boy bath bar in sig scent

Shave:
PJ3 Super
new--to me!--Fat Boy with new Feather blade
Coates Lime SC
Thayers lavender wh
CAR peppermint AS

I like the Fat Boy better than I thought I would--even with the Feather it was really smooth--and felt safer than my Vision somehow--I'm looking forward to learning this razor. Also picked up a black long handle adjustable Gillette in the same eBay swipe. . .

[letterk]

I am intrigued by Orange Sorbet Soap, what's it like?

John, the Orange Sorbet smells like the creamsicles you had when you were a kid. It's not a super strong scent like a lot of Sue's soaps, but I think that's a good call on her part for this one. It's a rather fun soap as it's very different than anything I've tried. Top notch lather as well.

[Scotto]

Shower: Nancy Boy Invigorating Body wash, conditioner, and face wash; Baxters shampoo

Shave:
Feather Artist Club with ProGuard blade
Barbasol brushless cream
Musgo Real Classic Aftershave
Coral Skin Food

Man, the lilac scent of the Barbasol is intoxicating! Good shave,too.
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/files/1/8/IMG_2290_1_1.JPG

[Austin]

Gillette Toggle Razor
Floris shave brush
SaintCharles Orange Sorbet shave soap
SaintCharles Sandalwood EDT

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2757

[madmedic]

Andrew.....What is the SCS Sandalwood like? I am interested...but postage makes it have to be a sure bet!

Regards
brian

[Austin]

Brian, my initial thoughts are that it's a cologne worth having for the price. My favorite Sandalwood cologne has always been Floris. I have tried Trumpers, Taylors and few others but I always go back to Floris. I have only been wearing it a few hours and I can still smell it. I will have to reserve final judgement until the end of the day.

[Kyle]

Good show, Sue!

Merkur Slant Bar w/ Derby Extra
Simspon's PJ3
Arko Sensitive Shave Cream
Thayer's Rose
Proraso Post
Bay Rum Lime Cologne

[rtaylor61]

Merkur HD Classic
Shavemac #22607
Face Tools Cleanse 'N Shave (Pre-shave treatment)
Nancy Boy Shaving Cream
The Body Shop Face Protector

Randy

[Dinder1]

Merkur Slant w/ fresh Derby
C&E best badger
Nancy Boy SC
Thayers rose
Baxter ASB

Another great shave. Cheers, DJ.

[htownmmm]

Merkur HD W/ Israeli blade
Omega boar brush
SCS Orange Sorbet soap
Alum block


Wanting to eat the lather- is that wrong?




Marty

[KUJO]

C&E Best Badger Brush by Edwin Jagger
Merkur HD
Feather Hi-Stainless
L'Occitane Cade Shave Soap
Thayer's ROSE Witch Hazel
Caswell-Massey Sandalwood ASB

Caswell-Massey Sandalwood Cologne

Penultimate shave at home; I hit the road Monday AM. Take look at my shave kit (http://www.badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?p=30593#post30593) contents.

[Sue]

Marty,

Here are the non-negotionable terms of eating the lather:

1.) You must have said a 'bad' word
2.) A parent must put it into your mouth
3.) I am not responsible for any "end results"

Happy to hear you enjoy the fun summer fragrance!! :)
Sue

[teamacacia]

Merkur HD w/ new Feather
C&E Super
Castle Forbes Limes
T&H UC ASB

*Try #2 with the CF Limes. Today, not as good in terms of lubricity. Don't have any idea why. Will try again tomorrow. I also switched back from the FB to the HD and didn't get as good of results. Will go again w/ the HD, but if things stay as they were today then I'll be a FB shaver from here on out.

[ponyplayer]

Thursday...

Merkur Futur w/ BIC blade
BIC Metal for upper lip & touchups
Simpson PJ1 best
Arko soap
QED DaVinci water
Proraso liquid cream a/s

Burberry Brit edt

Very nice shave. Really like the Arko soap and the Proraso worked nicely.
Have a great day.

Patrick