SOTD Monday September 12-Sunday September 18

[rtaylor61]

Why do Mondays exist?

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=150
Merkur HD Classic (with new Personna blade)
SMF Brush
B&B Shaving Stick (melted)
Natureade Aloe80
B&B Cologne

The Timex Miniature Collectable is a Mixer with bowl (the bowl is hidden)

Randy

[guenron]

Merkur \| with Merkur PtInox (Day 1 Comparison Run)
Shavemac SMF Special
Tabac Shaving Soap
QEDman Lavender Water
Truefitt & Hill Classic Aftershave Balm
Tabac Cologne Splash

[Scotto]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=136

Another week begins.

[Austin]

Taylor Rose shave cream
AOS Lavender balm
Floris Santal

[boboakalfb]

Merkur HD Classic
SR-208
Nioxin Scalp Therapy
PSO
B&B Shave Stick
Thayers Lavender Witch Hazel
Ems Skindicinal Soothing Balm
B&B Cologne

[MaxTO]

Gillette M3P :scared:
SMF Brush
Florena Shaving Cream
Sircuitskin Cool Aid
Creed Silver Mountain Water

[rschul2]

Merkur Futur w/ Feather Platinum blades
Savile Row SR241 Shave Brush
Proraso Shave Soap
QED Davinci Water
Proraso Pre/Post Cream

[joel]

http://badgerandblade.com/pics/sotd/IMG_0160.jpg

[guenron]

Merkur \| with Merkur PtInox
Old Original Vulfix #41
Taylors of Old Bond Street Lavender Shaving Soap
QEDman Lavender Water
L'Occitane Aftershave Balm
Crusellas Kolonia Lavanda
Ahhhhhhhhh!!! :smile:

[Scotto]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=137

The B&B scent really wakes you up in the morning!

[guenron]

Hi Joel,
Always wanted to try/buy this one, but no opportunity. I have heard the fragrance is delightful, but it lasts fleeting moments at best... So tell me, did you make it out of the "shave den" (aka bathroom) before it faded? :smile:
BTW, you have run out of PM space. :frown:

[rtaylor61]

Keeping it simple today...
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=196
Merkur HD Classic
Shavemac #181 Brush
Williams Mug Shaving Soap
Thayer's Lavender Witch Hazel
A "splash of Spice"

Randy

[Austin]

T&H Trafalgar shave cream
T&H Trafalgar balm
T&H Trafalgar EDT

[boboakalfb]

Merkur HD Classic
SR-208
Nioxin Scalp Therapy
PSO
Taylors Eton College
Thayers Lavender Witch Hazel
T & H Classic Balm
T & H Spanish Leather

[robofunk]

Taylor Lemon and Lime cream
King of Shave pre-shave oil
Injector Str8 razor
Shavemac SMF brush

[Rik]

Shower with SoapDance Santa's Pipe Bath Soap
Merkur Vision with Feather High Stainless Platinum
Shavemac SMF Special
Taylor Avacado shaving cream
Proraso Liquid Cream After Shave
Natureade Aloe80

[joel]

The violet combo was so soothing and relaxing - I just had to repeat it again.

Ron,
The Ajaccio Violets lasts several hours on me - much, MUCH longer than Extract of West Indian Limes. With that said - I think Crusellas Violet is just an out and out better scent, and at 1/10th the cost. I will not buy the Trumper Violet cologne.

On the other hand there are a few Trumper Colognes that are REALLY taking my breath away that I think I am going to have to pick up - especially with Robert offering 10% off!

[gage0921]

Merkur HD
Vulfix#2234
PSO
Trumper coconut
Davinci water
Car's a/s

[rtaylor61]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=199
Merkur HD Classic
SR 241 Brush
Floris JF Soap (wooden bowl)
Natureade Aloe80
Brooks Brothers Golden Fleee After Shave

It's Hump Day!

Randy

[Scotto]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=197
SMF Brush
Taylor Lavender
QED DaVinci H20
Baxters ASB
Yardley's Lavender EdT

[guenron]

The violet combo was so soothing and relaxing - I just had to repeat it again.

Ron,
The Ajaccio Violets lasts several hours on me - much, MUCH longer than Extract of West Indian Limes. With that said - I think Crusellas Violet is just an out and out better scent, and at 1/10th the cost. I will not buy the Trumper Violet cologne.

On the other hand there are a few Trumper Colognes that are REALLY taking my breath away that I think I am going to have to pick up - especially with Robert offering 10% off!
Joel,
Thanks for the answer. As an aside, while you are thiinking of propping-up GB's economy :biggrin1: , I really enjoy Curzon and Marlborough... Might not be bad purchases to round out your formal scents. One of these days I have to try Astor..

[guenron]

Got a new Futura on the way and TONNES (that's a large number of POUNDS-pun intended) worth of Taylors and DR Harris on the way over...
Merkur \| with Merkur PtInox
Shavemac SMF Special
GB Kent Shaving Soap in a Blonde Bowl (Great rich lather)
QEDman DaVinci Water
Caswell & Massey Greenbriar Aftershave Balm (Legacy Formulation and Packaging)
Caswell & Massey Greenbriar Cologne (Legacy Formulation and Packaging)

In general a GREAT Shave Today and a Great Day to Shave! :smile:

[Austin]

B&B shave stick
Baxter Balm
Floris Sandalwood

[rschul2]

Merkur Futur w/ Feather Platinum Blade
SMF Shave Brush
Cyril R. Salter Fresh Mint Shave Cream
QEDman Davinci Water
Coral Skin Food

[boboakalfb]

Merkur HD Classic
SR-208
Nioxin Scalp Therapy
PSO
Taylors Rose
Thayers Rose Witch Hazel
Coral Skin Food
Pecksniff's Oriental Woody

[joel]

Merkur Vision
Rooney Silvertip
JF Shave stick
Trumper West Indian Extract of Limes Skin Food
JF Cologne
http://www.badgerandblade.com/pics/sotd/IMG_0215.jpg

[Nick]

Today it was some Trumper's Coconut Oil applied with the SRT12 (review to follow), removed with a Merkur Vision, followed by a little Da Vinci Water, which I am constantly finding an excuse to use, ended with some Extract of Limes Skin Food.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=200

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=201

-Nick

[gage0921]

Bic metal
Baxter shave cream
Baxter a/s

[Rik]

Shower with SoapDance Sandalwood Vanilla Bath Soap
Schick Adjustable Injector with Schick Injector Blades
Shavemac SMF Special
QEDman Chocolate Soap
Proraso Liquid Cream After Shave

[guenron]

Merkur \| with Merkur PtInox
Kent BK-12
QEDman Fresh Lime Shaving Soap in a Tub
QEDman Rosewater
Geo. F. Trumper's Extract of West Indian Limes Skin Food
Geo. F. Trumper's Extract of West Indian Limes Cologne
:drool:

[Scotto]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=198

That's a sample of Pecksniffs Spicy Oriental in the blue package

[rtaylor61]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=203
Merur HD Classic
SMF Brush (Looks like a Caswell-Massey Brush!)
Taylor's St. James Collection
Natureade Aloe80
Caswell-Massey Vetiver Cologne Water

Randy

[boboakalfb]

Merkur HD Classic
SR-208
Nioxin Scalp Therapy
PSO
Col. Conk Bay Rum Soap
Thayers Lavender Witch Hazel
Em's Bay Rum soothing balm
T&H Grafton EDT

[rschul2]

Merkur Futur w/ Feather Platinum Blade
SMF Shave Brush
B&B Shave Stick
Proraso Pre/Post Balm

[Austin]

C&E Almond shave soap
Coral skin food
Floris Vetiver

[joel]

Did this the other day.... was wonderful - had to repeat it!

[Rik]

Shower with SoapDance Sandalwood Vanilla Bath Soap
Schick Adjustable Injector with Schick Injector Blades
Shavemac SMF Special
Crabtree & Evelyn Nomad Shaving Cream
Crabtree & Evelyn Nomad Calming Aftershave Balm
Crabtree & Evelyn Nomad Cologne

[rtaylor61]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=211
I can hear the weekend coming!

Randy

[guenron]

Merkur \| with Merkur PtInox
Old Original VulfIx #41
Country Gent Shaving Soap in the Tin
Country Gent Astringent Aftershave in the Corked Bottle (Good Fun Stuff that Works Well:badger: )
Murray & Lanman Florida Water

I smell like an ORANGE! :yesnod:

[Austin]

Vision razor
QED Sandalwood shave soap
Amenity Afterhsave Lotion
Floris Sandalwood

[Scotto]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=206

Have a good weekend, folks!

[AACJ]

Truefitt and Hill 1805 Shave Cream
Truefitt and Hill 1805 Cologne

I LOVE this scent!

Oh, and by the way, I had another EXCELLENT shave again this evening!

[Rik]

Showered with SoapDance Sandalwood Vanilla Bath Soap
Koken Army/Navy Straight Razor compliments of Laz in Tampa
Shavemac SMF Special
QEDman Sandalwood Shaving Soap
Crab & Evelyn Sandalwood Aftershave Balm
Crab & Evelyn Sandalwood EDT
Nature Aloe80

[Jeftichew]

T&H 1805
SMF brush <-finally becoming a lathering master with this baby.
Merkur Progress with a Feather (First time! Fantastic shave!)
Baxter's A/S
Creed Himalaya

This pic is for Sean... Me in front, EVO in back :biggrin: (Yes, the Evo is the faster car, but I was faster and better than this guy all day long)

[Scotto]

SMF brush
QED Lime Soap
Em's Lime Citrus After Shave Splash
Em's Lime Citrus EO cologne

Have a great day!

[guenron]

Merkur Longhandle Classic with Feather PtInox
Vulfix #41
QEDman Sandalwood Shaving Soap in a Tub
QEDman Rosewater
Crabtree & Evelyn Sandalwood Aftershave Balm
Crabtree & Evelyn Sandalwood edT
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=262

[rtaylor61]

Running late, no pics today!

Schick Injector-2 passes
Merkur HD Classic-Had to call in a closer, the Schick made lots of cutting noise, but it didn't get the job done!
The Body Shop Shaving Cream
Natureade Aloe80
C-M Lavender Cologne Water

Off to work!

Randy

[Rik]

Showered with SoapDance Woodland Sprite Bath Soap
Koken Army/Navy Straight Razor compliments of Laz in Tampa
Shavemac SMF Special
Taylor's Avacado Shaving Cream
Proraso Liquid Cream After Shave
Nature Aloe80

[AACJ]

T & H 1805 Shave Cream
Trumpers Sandalwood

Another EXCELLENT shave this evening!

[joel]

Merkur Longhandle Classic with Feather PtInox
Vulfix #41
QEDman Sandalwood Shaving Soap in a Tub
QEDman Rosewater
Crabtree & Evelyn Sandalwood Aftershave Balm
Crabtree & Evelyn Sandalwood edT

Finally postin' an SOTD..... Ron you da man!

[joel]

Using a Simpson Polo 12 for one man is like taking a top fuel dragster down to the local supermarket to pick up a gallon of milk..... such incredible overkill. Gotta love it ! :jump:

Dovo Stainless 5/8 Genuine MOP
Simpson Polo 12
Trumper Rose
Pecksniffs Foguere

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=227

[rtaylor61]

Joel,

Slightly off topic, but what size "blade" do you prefer in your straight razor?

Randy

[rschul2]

Merkur Futur w/ Feather Platinum Blade
SMF Shave Brush
Taylor's Eton College Shave Cream
QEDman DaVinci Water
Proraso Pre/Post Balm

[joel]

Joel,

Slightly off topic, but what size "blade" do you prefer in your straight razor?

Randy

Randy,
For awhile there I was in the "arms" race with all the other straight razor users trying to get the biggest, baddest, heaviest thing out there. I have have had just about everything out there, from an 8/8 filarmonica, to an 8/8 puma - but when it was all said and done - I came to the conclusion the best out there is a 5/8. It is the optimal mix of size/heft/comfort, and manuverability. Anything over a 7/8 is just big, frumpy and imprecise... they work well - but at least for me, take the elegance, precision, and delight out of the experience.

I have a few custom ivory handled razors that are jaw droppers.... but I never shave with them. I have pumas, TI's, Henckels, you name it.... but I find the only "real" straight razor I shave with is my 5/8 Stainless Steel bladed Dovo Genuine MOP. The REAL MOP has so much life, beauty, and soul to it - it really comes alive when it touches the strop. Just a marvelous experience - without question my favorite shaving implement. I was planning on making a 7 day set of them, and basically using them exclusively - but last I checked, their price has gone up considerably - I think they are around $200 now... I paid $125 from fatcatenterprises for a spankin' new one about a year and a half to two years ago.

So to sum up :smile: a long answer to your short question - I personally prefer 5/8.

[rtaylor61]

Joel,

Thanks for the reply. Very descriptive AND educational. SO, why do I still want a 7/8? :confused:

Randy

[Austin]

Randy, no shiner bocks for me last night.

Morning Gents,

Slant Bar razor
SMF Brush
Taylors Shave Shop cream
Lucky Tiger AS Toner
T&H Clubman EDT

[DoubleE]

Merkur Progress (1st shave w/new razor, very nice)
A little Taylor's lavendar cream layered on top of Stephan glycerine soap
Trumper's coral skin food
Trumper's wild fern cologne

Jerry

[guenron]

Merkur Longhandle Classic with Feather PtInox
Shavemac SMF Special (RGG model :smile: )
Roger et Gallet L'Homme Shaving Soap in the (Exquisite) Wooden Bowl
Roger et Gallet L'Homme Balm Apres Rasage
Roger et Gallet L'Homme Eau de Toilette
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=263

[Scotto]

Shavemac SMF brush
Taylor's Avocado
Em's Cucumber After Shave Splash
Em's Cucumber Facial Moisturizer
4711 EdT

Have a great day!

[guenron]

Shavemac SMF brush
Taylor's Avocado
Em's Cucumber After Shave Splash
Em's Cucumber Facial Moisturizer
4711 EdT

Have a great day!
Scotto,
Where's the ranch dressing? :huh:

[Rik]

Showered with SoapDance Sandalwood Vanilla Bath Soap
Army/Navy Straight Razor
Shavemac SMF Special
QEDman Bergamot Shaving Soap
Crab & Evelyn Nomad Aftershave Balm
Grey Flannel Cologne
Nature Aloe80

[rtaylor61]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=240
Hiding in the odd shaped mug is Taylor's Lavender Soap, Merkur HD Classic, Baxter's After Shave
Balm, Natureade Aloe80 and Dunhill Desire Cologne. Not pictured, SR241 Brush.

Randy

[ouch]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=136

Another week begins.

I know this response is a little late, but I couldn't help but notice that cute little tin of McClelland Frog Morton. If you are a devotee of the gentle art of the briar, we have much to discuss. In fact, I may have some unusual aged items that you may find interesting.

Ever post on tobaccoreviews.com? I haven't submitted anything for a while, but my posts have usually generated positive responses.

[Scotto]

I have poked through tobaccoreviews quite a bit, but never posted. Glad to see another pipe smoker. Since it is frigid winter in the NE, my pipes are mostly resting (I can only smoke outside), but soon it will be time to indulge again. I am a devotee of the classic English Blends, but I won't turn away a fine Virigina either :001_smile . Perhaps another pipe thread in The Barbershop is in order.

[ouch]

I have poked through tobaccoreviews quite a bit, but never posted. Glad to see another pipe smoker. Since it is frigid winter in the NE, my pipes are mostly resting (I can only smoke outside), but soon it will be time to indulge again. I am a devotee of the classic English Blends, but I won't turn away a fine Virigina either :001_smile . Perhaps another pipe thread in The Barbershop is in order.

If there is anything in particular you would like, let me know. I probably have it. For English blends, it's pretty hard to beat GLP, although a host of others come to mind. I have plenty of VA's, as well. Many of them were sent to me from folks around the world who- for whatever reason- enjoyed my posts and valued my opinion.

Don't hesitate to ask.

[Shermdog]

C&E Soap ...Sandalwood
AOS Brush
Merkur HD
Tend Skin
Spritz of Aqua Velva