SOTD August 21-27

[jazzbass]

Nancy Boy Face Wash
Schick Extreme 3
Merkur Futur Silvertip
Proraso Pre
GFT Sandalwood
Witch Hazel
Proraso ASB
GFT Coral Skin Food

I was in a rush this morning, so I tried shaving with a cartridge for the first time in over a month.:eek: Suprizingly got a prety good shave. I guess the brush, prep, and cream do make a difference. Not as good as a DE, but probably the best I have ever gotten using a cartridge.:biggrin:

[madmedic]

Monday:

Schick Grip Injector/Barbershop Classics Blade
M-P Tall Brush in Best
Taylors St James SC
GFT Alum Block
GFT Coral Skin Food
Birch Extract Hair Lotion

Sensational Indulgences Sandalwood Cologne

Brian

[fuerein]

Nivea Double Action Face Wash
Merkur 1904
Derby blade
Vulfix #406
Taylor's Rose
Alum
Thayer's Witch Hazel
Nivea's A/S Replenishing Balm
Nivea's Protective Lotion

[crackstar]

Savile Row badger
Merkur Progress
Arko "Sensitive" shaving cream
St-Ives Intensive Relief moisturizer
Dolce & Gabbana edt

Jeff

[DoubleE]

Merkur Vision w/Feather blade
Savile Row 231 super
Coates tea tree shaving cream
QED rose hydrosol
Feather ASB
T&H Trafalgar EDT

[Scotto]

Shower: Baxters Italian Lime-pomegranite body wash, Nancy Boy shampoo, conditioner; Provence Sante' Verlaine facial scrub

Shave:
Merkur Progress with "Sharp" blade
SR-208 brush
Taylor Almond
Provence Sante' Verlaine A/S

Provence Sante' Verlaine cologne

I forgot how good the Taylor Almond is. Fantastic shave.

[ada8356]

Monday:

Merkur HD w/ Feather
Vulfix 2234
Proraso Pre/Post - Pre
Proraso Cream
Alum Bar
Thayer's Rose WH on neck
Proraso Pre/Post - Post
Proraso ASB

Drakkar Noir EDT

Three full days of stubble to start with and now completely BBS with no irritation.:cool:

[SLider]

20 minutes in the steam room during which I massaged some AOS pre-shave oil into the skin

Merkur HD/Derby
Shavemac 30mm silvertip

proraso-pre/post
CAR peppermint shavepaste directly to face
AOS lemon
CAR peppermint balm and paste for T/C
CAR Sage tonic and peppermint A/S

beautiful shave, I may have to shave at the gym every morning just to get that steam room prep, though lathering on the face is a pain.

[TraderJoe]

Omega Boar Brush
PSO (Pacific Shaving Oil)
ARKO Berber Tras Sabunu :thumbup1:
Merkur Classic Open Comb
Merkur Blade
Witch Hazel
GFT Coral Skin Food

Pinaud Clubman EDC

[Nitrox]

Monday

Gillette Fatboy razor
Israeli blade
Rooney medium style 1 brush
Musgo Real shave cream
Thayers rose witch hazel
Baxter's AS Balm

[Quagmire]

Merkur HD w/derby
Proraso (green tube)
Vulfix 2197
Witch Hazel w/peppermint EO added
Proraso ASB
A wink and a smile http://smileyonline.free.fr/images/gif/animsympa/1050848555.gif

[jduffy]

Gillette Tech
Merkur Blade
C&E Pure Badger Travel Brush
Proraso Green Tube
Proraso ASB

[AJS]

Taylor's Rose Shave Cream
MenU Premiere Brush
1950 Ever Ready Razor
GEM Stainless Blade
Witch Hazel
Nancy Boy A/S

[Chagidiel]

Monday

Merkur Futur
US Personna
Muehle Pinsel SB
Wilkinson blue bowl
Man AS

New week, many great shaves to come :cool:

[Gatorade]

Monday:

Hot shower No scrub

Shavemac Silvertip
Poraso Green Tub Soap
Gillette Slim Adjustable
IP 3rd shave
3 Pass 5,5,7.

Neutrognea Razor Defense ASB

[Dennis]

KMF Olive Oil/Aloe bar soap
NB Gentle Fash Wash

Merkur Futur
Derby - Day 2
Vulfix 2234
C&E Sweet Almond
Feather Kanwa
Trumper Curzon EdT

B- shave today. Been away from the Futur for a while....

[Dinder1]

Shavemac razor w/Derby blade
Shavemac 23mm in finest
Arko Sensitive SC
Master WH
Baxter ASB

[Scotto]

I love that brush!

[Dinder1]

I love that brush!
Shure, but you have the brush I want....that SR in ebony:drool: Oh my!
Cheers, DJ.

[letterk]

40's SS w/ Swedish Gillette
Vulfix 403
C&E Nomad Cream
Thayer's Lavender
C&E Nomad ASB

[crackstar]

Dinder, don't you find that Arko Sensitive cream has a nice cooling effect when you've got it on your face? I find it does, what do you think?

Jeff

[TraderJoe]

Dinder, don't you find that Arko Sensitive cream has a nice cooling effect when you've got it on your face? I find it does, what do you think?

Jeff

Jeff, what are the ingredients of the Arko sensitive creams?

[crackstar]

Joe, it contains water, stearic acid,glycerin, potassium hydroxide, coconut acid, sodium hydroxide, propylene glycol, sodium silicate,fragrance, cetearyl alcohol, sodium borate, menthyl lactate, sodium PCA, allantoin, tocopheryl acetate, potassium chloride and methylparaben. In other words, it's got just about everything in it, but the kitchen sink! :lol: I think the menthyl lactate is what gives the cooling effect.

Jeff

[TomH]

Monday:

-Merkur Classic LH w. US Personna (2)
-SCS best badger
-PSO Shaving Oil
-Taylor Sandalwood Shave Cream
-Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue A/S
-OLIVIA's A/S balm

Really good smooth shave, like the Aqua Velva (thx Joe)...:smile:

Thomas

[TraderJoe]

Joe, it contains water, stearic acid,glycerin, potassium hydroxide, coconut acid, sodium hydroxide, propylene glycol, sodium silicate,fragrance, cetearyl alcohol, sodium borate, menthyl lactate, sodium PCA, allantoin, tocopheryl acetate, potassium chloride and methylparaben. In other words, it's got just about everything in it, but the kitchen sink! :lol: I think the menthyl lactate is what gives the cooling effect.

Jeff

Thanks Jeff, I like seeing that glycerin way up at the beginning of the list, and I guess the allantoin gives it the properites that make it good for sensitive skin.


Monday:

-Merkur Classic LH w. US Personna (2)
-SCS best badger
-PSO Shaving Oil
-Taylor Sandalwood Shave Cream
-Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue A/S
-OLIVIA's A/S balm

Really good smooth shave, like the Aqua Velva (thx Joe)...:smile:

Thomas

Glad you like it Tom!

[crackstar]

Joe, the Arko Sensitive stuff also smells very nice, even nicer than the "Moist" cream, which is mentholated. It's very good indeed.

Jeff

[Suzuki]

GEM open-comb micromatic with Pella stainless PTFE-coated blade
Simpson Rover
Coates Sandalwood
Alum
Tabac a/s lotion
Neutrogena post-shave defence a/s balm

First shave wth a GEM - much trickier and awkward than the 1940's injector. I found it hard to maintain the head angle and if you don't, the razor can be quite aggressive - I'm going to persevere and try some of the other GEMs and Ever-Ready razors, as I hear they're very good - once you get the hang of maintaining the angle.

[rustyblade]

If I had to pick all my favourite shave products today's SOTD picture would sum it all up:

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10494/IMG_2357-small.JPG

[tjkirch]

1966 Gillette "Thin Boy" w/ fresh Feather blade
SR-204 brush
Nancy Boy SC
Nancy Boy ASB

This was my first use of a Feather blade, and I was quite impressed. It was a smooth shave, though I was being careful due to their reputation. Very close. I even got comments from my wife, which doesn't happen all too often!

[tjkirch]

1966 Gillette "Thin Boy" adjustable
Feather blade (day 2)
SR-204 brush
QED Tangerine & Spearmint soap
Nancy Boy ASB

[ponyplayer]

Late reply for Monday...

Gillette 40's Super Speed w/ new Euro Gillette blade
Bic Metal
Simpson's PJ1 best
Taylor's Avocado
QED Lavender H2O
Em's Woodstock balm
Trumper's Limes SF

Creed GIT

My 1st ever shave with a Gillette SS. Extremely close shave and very comfortable. A little light compared to the Merkur razors but very nice.

I like the Woodstock balm but I'll need to try it a few more times to make sure. I used the SF just to be safe as I was going to be outdoors all day.

I may be putting the Creed on the selling block as I am not too fond of ths one.

Overall, a great shave that lasted throughout the day at Latrobe for Steeler's training camp. Got to chase my daughters around and even picked up a couple of autographs.....Hines Ward!!

Patrick

[Chagidiel]

Tuesday

Merkur Futur
US Personna
Muehle Pinsel SB
Wilkinson black bowl

[madmedic]

Schick Grip Injector/Barbershop Classics Blade
Vulfix #18
Proraso Green Tub
Proraso A/S Splash
Proraso Pre/Post
Birch Extract Hair Lotion

Taylors #74 Victorian Limes EDC.

Brian

[AJS]

Nancy Boy Shave Cream
Simpson's PJ2 Super
1950 Ever Ready Razor
GEM PTFE Coated Blade
Witch Hazel
Nancy Boy A/S

[fuerein]

Nivea Double Action Face Wash
Merkur 1904
Derby blade
Vulfix #406
Tom's of Maine Mint Cream
Alum
Thayer's Witch Hazel
Nivea's A/S Replenishing Balm
Nivea's Protective Lotion

Wow, I had read the reviews of the Tom's of Maine cream before purchasing it, but I hadn't caught that it had a similar cooling effect as Proraso. Nice. Gotta love the cooling feeling.

[Ashe]

Herbal Essences Rosemary, Jasmine, Orange Flower
Marseille palmoil soap
Merkur Classic Long Handle
Derby blade (day 2)
EJ Best Badger
Proraso red tube (first time I used Proraso)
Cold watery alum block
Sofri Mosturizing gel
Chrisian Dior - Dior Homme cologne

Today's shave was very enjoyable. I never used Proraso before (only Body Shop and Mr Taylors) but the refreshing feeling of the lather on my face gave a very nice feeling during the shave! I haven't noticed anything from a smell perspective (responding to the people who asked me after that). In fact, the scent in general is very neutral and not strong at all. When I did a hot water rinse and afterwards the cold water rinse to close the pores, whoa! that was a real COLD rinse. :001_smile.

Anyway, today was a very enjoyable shave and I already find myself picking Proraso red for tomorrow's shave. It lathers great with a few extra drops of water and it feels great as well!

[crackstar]

Omega brush
Dovo straight razor
Arko shaving soap
St-Ives Intensive Relief moisturizer
Chabrawichi 555 cologne

Jeff

[g8orshavr]

Merkur Vision w/ Feather Blade
Merkur "Vision" Silvertip Brush
AOS Lemon Shaving Cream
Alum Block
AOS Unscented A/S Balm

[Scotto]

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

Shave:
Merkur Progress with "Sharp" blade
SR3226 silvertip
Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet shave cream
QED DVH20
D.R. Harris Aftershaving Milk

Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet EdT

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3296

I can't imagine a more royal shave than this brush/cream combo.

[ada8356]

Tuesday:

Merkur HD w/ Feather
Vulfix 2234
Proraso Pre/Post - Pre
Mama Bear's Soap - Lavender & Vanilla
Alum Bar
Thayer's Rose WH on neck
Feather ASB

Lolita Lempicka EDT

[TraderJoe]

SR 3124 Silvertip :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
QED Patchouli/TeaTree/Peppermint Stick :thumbup:
Merkur Classic Open Comb
Merkur Blade
QED DaVinci Water :thumbup:
Avalon Organics Lavender Balm
Floris Elite EDT

[Quagmire]

Gillette Tech w/derby
Vulfix 2197
Palmolive shave cream
Witch hazel w/peppermint EO
Neutrogena Razor Defense Post Shave Lotion

[Dennis]

New (to me) shave today

All NB in the shower

1935 Gillette Tech (thanks Jim - it was absolutely mint!)
Fresh Israeli blade
Simpson Chubby#2 Super
Honeybee Oak Moss soap
Feather Kanwa
Floris Santal Extreme EdP

[Suzuki]

GEM open-comb micromatic/Pella blade
Vulfix pure badger
Tom's peppermint
Alum
Proraso a/s splash
Neutrogena post-shave defence a/s balm

The GEM's are a lot less user-friendly than the injectors, still having problems with the angle, but will persevere for at least a few more shaves.

Any tips would be appreciated!

[Dinder1]

Shavemac razor w/ Derby blade
Shavemac in pure
Pre de Provence SS
QED Da Vinci Water
Baxter ASB

[Ashe]

Dinder1, I love that photo!

[Dinder1]

Dinder1, I love that photo!
Thanks Benjamin, I do love the handle on this Shavemac, it almost makes me want to get another one.:eek:
Cheers, DJ.

[boboakalfb]

Shavemac razor w/Derby blade
Shavemac 23mm in finest
Arko Sensitive SC
Master WH
Baxter ASB

I love that handle DJ...is it the imitation ivory no. 177 (http://shavemac.com/index.php?lang=en&area=men&sel=2&cat=3&product=177&prod_id=4)? It looks stunning in the lighting of your pic. I am trying to decide between that and an imitation horn no. 22579 (http://shavemac.com/index.php?lang=en&area=men&sel=2&cat=3&product=22579&prod_id=3) in finest.

[boboakalfb]

Neutrogene Daily Defense Facial Scrub
Merkur Slant-Derby Extra
SR-208
L'Occitane Cade Shaving Soap
Thayers Rose WH
L'Occitane Cade ASB
Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet EDT

[boboakalfb]

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

Shave:
Merkur Progress with "Sharp" blade
SR3226 silvertip
Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet shave cream
QED DVH20
D.R. Harris Aftershaving Milk

Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet EdT

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3296

I can't imagine a more royal shave than this brush/cream combo.
:drool: Now there is a fragrance to layer...

[TraderJoe]

I love that handle DJ...is it the imitation ivory no. 177 (http://shavemac.com/index.php?lang=en&area=men&sel=2&cat=3&product=177&prod_id=4)? It looks stunning in the lighting of your pic. I am trying to decide between that and an imitation horn no. 22579 (http://shavemac.com/index.php?lang=en&area=men&sel=2&cat=3&product=22579&prod_id=3) in finest.

the 22579 looks like a real beaut!

[letterk]

40's SS w/ Swedish Gillette
Vulfix 403
Honeybee Spa Vetyver
Thayer's Lavender
Proraso Pre/Post

[Dinder1]

I love that handle DJ...is it the imitation ivory no. 177 (http://shavemac.com/index.php?lang=en&area=men&sel=2&cat=3&product=177&prod_id=4)? It looks stunning in the lighting of your pic. I am trying to decide between that and an imitation horn no. 22579 (http://shavemac.com/index.php?lang=en&area=men&sel=2&cat=3&product=22579&prod_id=3) in finest.
Hey Bob, look in the custom brush section, the handle style is the second from the left side, and the color is the fourth from the right side. I hope that helps ya.
Cheers, DJ.

[boboakalfb]

Hey Bob, look in the custom brush section, the handle style is the second from the left side, and the color is the fourth from the right side. I hope that helps ya.
Cheers, DJ.
Wow...I had never even seen that section on the site...Thanks!

[jduffy]

Gillette Tech and New CVS Blade
C&E Sweet Almond Cream
C&E Pure Badger Travel Brush
Baxter of California ASB

Wow, a shave for the ages. Multiple passes, BBS and no irritation whatsoever.

I wonder how the multi-blade shavers in the world are feeling today?

[Scorpio]

Hot towel
Proraso pre/post cream
GFT Rose
Gillette Slim w/Israeli Blade
AOS fine Badger brush
Witch Hazel...this stuff really works!!
Neutrogena AS Balm
Nivea for Men Balm
Hugh Parsons EDT

[javyn]

I like to pick one shaving setup, and stick with it until I get sick of it.

NWC fixed injector + Schick blade
Proraso Pre
Pure badger
Will G Lime emerald
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Will G Sandalwood balm

[rustyblade]

Blind Blade Comparison Test,

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10494/IMG_2391-small.JPG

Thanks to my lovely wife for loading up the razors with the blades.

[htownmmm]

Tuesday night:

Gillette Adjustable/Israeli blade

SCS Cool Lime Soap

SR 22 brush

Alum Block

Wicth Hazel( Dickinson's)

No asb- forgot but face was still BBS. Didn't realize until 2:30 hours later that no asb had been applied!

Marty

[rschul2]

Merkur Slantbar w/ Feather Blade
Savile Row SR-241 Shave Brush
QEDessentials Sandalwood Shave Soap
QEDman DaVinci Water
Brave Soldier Code Blue ASB

[Chagidiel]

Wednesday

Gillette Rocket
Tesco Blade
Muehle Pinsel Super Badger
Muehle Pinsel Sandalwood soap
Manhattan AS splash

[TomH]

Wednesday:

-Merkur Classic Open Comb w.Merkur blade
-SMF II brush
-PSO Shaving Oil
-OLIVIA's Eichenmoos shaving soap
-LOGONA A/S balm / Swiss Pitralon

Thomas

[roughrider]

Merkur HD with Feather Blade
C&E Best Badger Brush
Mama Bear Rosemary Mint Shaving Soap
Fruit of the Earth 100% Aloe Vera Gel
CK Obsession A/S Balm

[fuerein]

Nivea Double Action Face Wash
Merkur 1904
Derby blade
Vulfix #406
Palmolive Red
Alum
Thayer's Witch Hazel
Nivea's A/S Replenishing Balm
Nivea's Protective Lotion
SCS B&B Bay Rum w/ a Twist

[crackstar]

Kent brush
Merkur Vision
Florena shaving cream
St-Ives Intensive Relief moisturizer
Old Spice aftershave and cologne

Jeff

[DoubleE]

Merkur Vision w/Feather blade
Shavemac
Cyril Salter wild rose shaving cream
QED rose hydrosol
Trumper's coral skin food

[ada8356]

Wednesday:

Merkur HD w/ Feather (maybe one shave to far)
Vulfix 2234
Proraso Pre/Post - Pre
QED Soap - Sandalwood
Alum Bar
Thayer's Rose WH
Feather ASB
Baxter ASB on neck

Dolce & Gabbana EDT

Feather gave me some serious neck irritation this AM... thus the need for double ASB!

[Scotto]

Shower: Molton Brown Re-Charge Black Pepper body wash, Nancy Boy shampoo, conditioner, and face wash

Shave:
Gillette something or other with "Sharp" blade
EJ4C&E best badger
QED Mocha Java shave stick
Woods of Windsor aftershave
Trumpers Coral Skin Food
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3300
I got the Mocha Java stick on a lark, but now all I can say is :drool:

[Scorpio]

Hot towel
Proraso pre/post cream
AOS Fine Badger Brush
Talyor's Lavender
Gillette '52 SS
Neutrogen AS Lotion
Nivea for Men AS Balm

[fatt_tony]

Blind Blade Comparison Test,

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10494/IMG_2391-small.JPG

Thanks to my lovely wife for loading up the razors with the blades.

And the winner is.............................:ohmy:

[Dennis]

1935 Coronation Tech
Israeli, day 2
Vulfix 2234 (dusted it off...)
50% Tom's of Maine Mint
50% KMF Refreshing Mint
Feather Kanwa
Trumper Marlborough EdT

This is the second time I have done this. I love this combo - slick, minty, moisturizing lather up the ying yang. Nice!

[Suzuki]

GEM open-comb micromatic with Pella blade
Simpson Rover
JM Fraser
Alum block
Body Shop tea tree oil freshener
Jason tea tree a/s gel
Arden Sandalwood EDT

I'm finally getting the hang of the GEM - still got a couple of nicks and some burn, but at least the shave is worth it. For some reason, this razor seems to work a little better with a slightly faster stroke, which is somewhat dangerous given that this razor is somewhat aggressive and very sensitive to the angle of attack.

[Dinder1]

Shavemac razor w/Feather blade
Shavemac silvertip
Himalaya shea butter soap
Charles Tyrwhitt asb
QED Da Vinci Water

[TraderJoe]

PSO
SR 3124
QED Sandalwood Soap :thumbup: great scent!
Merkur Classic OC
US Personna
QED DaVinci Water
AOS Sandalwood ASB
GFT Sandalwood Cologne

[rustyblade]

And the winner is.............................:ohmy:

The test will run for about a week. Details are over in the razor section on that other shave forum.

[Quagmire]

merkur hd w/derby
vulfix 2197
taylor's almond cream
witch hazel w/lavender eo
proraso asb

[boboakalfb]

Neutrogena Daily Defense Facial Scrub
Merkur Slant-Derby Extra
C&E Best Badger
QED Vetiver Shave Stick
Thayers Rose WH
T&H Classic Balm
Floris Santal

[letterk]

40's SS w/ Swedish Gillette
Vulfix 403
C&E Sienna Cream
Thayer's Lavender
C&E Sienna ASB
Pecksniff's Oriental Spicey (sample)

[madmedic]

Parker 90R/Israeli Blade
Simpsons B6
Arko Soap
Proraso A/S Splash
GFT Coral Skin Food
Pashana EDC

Back to my normal Shave today....three passes instead of the four required by the injector I have been using for the past 4 days.

Brian

[fatt_tony]

The test will run for about a week. Details are over in the razor section on that other shave forum.

sounds good:thumbup1:

[jduffy]

Gillette Tech
CVS Blade
C&E Pure Badger Travel Brush
Proraso Green Tube
Proraso Aftershave Balm

[fcohio1]

Hey Richard
Nice SOTF you got going.
I was wondering if you would identify the razor for a noob.
Thanks FredC

[TraderJoe]

Hey Richard
Nice SOTF you got going.
I was wondering if you would identify the razor for a noob.
Thanks FredC

I'm not Richard, but I'll tell you its a Wilkinson "Sticky"

[fcohio1]

If I had to pick all my favourite shave products today's SOTD picture would sum it all up:

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10494/IMG_2357-small.JPG
Hey nice SOTD,
Could you indentify that razor for a noob.
Thanks FredC

[rustyblade]

Mystery Blade #2 Today.

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10494/IMG_2400-small.JPG

[tjkirch]

Tuesday:
1966 Gillette Slim Adjustable w/ Feather blade (day 3)
SR-204 brush
Musgo Real shaving cream
Thayer's Lavender witch hazel
Proraso pre/post

Wednesday:
Merkur 1904 w/ Feather blade (day 4)
SR-204 brush
QED Tangerine & Spearmint soap
Thayer's Lavender witch hazel
Nancy Boy ASB

[madmedic]

Parker 90R/Israeli Blade
T&H West Indian Limes SC
Kent BK4
GFT Alum Block
GFT Limes Skinfood
Birch Extract Hair Lotion

Taylors #74 Victorian Limes

Brian

[Quagmire]

Parker 90R/Israeli Blade
T&H West Indian Limes SC
Kent BK4
GFT Alum Block
GFT Limes Skinfood
Birch Extract Hair Lotion

Taylors #74 Victorian Limes

Brian

Hey madmedic how well do those parker's shave? I was thinking of picking one up on ebay but wasn't sure of there quality.

[fuerein]

Nivea Double Action Face Wash
Gillette Superspeed
Israeli Blade
Vulfix #406
T&H Trafalgar
Alum
Nivea's A/S Replenishing Balm
Nivea's Protective Lotion

[madmedic]

Hey madmedic how well do those parker's shave? I was thinking of picking one up on ebay but wasn't sure of there quality.

The build quality is definately not as good as a Merkur or a Gillette SS....but this particular model does shave well.

Brian

[crackstar]

Edwin Jagger best badger
Merkur Progress
Palmolive (European) shaving cream
St-Ives Intensive Relief moisturizer
Yves Saint-Laurent Pour Homme edt

that European Palmolive shave cream is excellent. Tomorrow, I want to see how the US version performs so I can judge the difference.

Jeff

[Chagidiel]

Thursday

Old Gillette open comb :cool:
Tesco Blade
Muehle Pinsel Super Badger
Alabu Goatmilk shavesoap
Manhattan AS

First shave with open comb, nice:biggrin: Really smooth.. I like :biggrin:

[Scotto]

Shower: Nancy Boy everything

Shave:
Gillette something or other with "Sharp" blade
Simpson PJ3 super
Trumper Almond
QED DVH20
Baxters ASB

Musgo Real Agua de Colonia #2 Oak Moss

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3301

[ada8356]

Thursday:

Merkur HD w/ Derby
Vulfix 2234
Taylor Avocado
QED Peppermint Toner
Feather ASB

Dolce & Gabbana EDT

I've got a date tonight, so this AM's shave was a quick one pass so I can clean up nice and smooth tonight.:wink:

[DoubleE]

Merkur Vision w/Feather blade
Edwin Jagger for C&E best
Trumper's violet shaving soap
QED DaVinci water
Trumper's coral skin food
Trumper's wild fern

[Quagmire]

Merkur HD w/wilkinson blade
Proraso pre shave
proraso cream (green tube)
witch hazel w/peppermint eo
Proraso asb

had a little theme this morning. http://img52.exs.cx/img52/271/l9iblush.gif

[Dennis]

1935 Gillette Tech
Israeli, day 4 and about done
Simpson Chubby#2 Super
Mama Bear's Dragonblood soap
Coral Skinfood
Feather Kanwa
T&H Spanish Leather EdT

Man, the soap stung quite bad this morning. My face zinged and overly tingled for every pass - pretty uncomfortable. A+ shave though... :biggrin:

Dennis

[TraderJoe]

SR 3124 SilverTip
Merkur Progress
Feather Blade
ARKO Berber Tras Sabunu
Aqua Velva AS Splash :cool: :cool:

[Suzuki]

Went with a Sandalwood theme today:

GEM open-comb micromatic with Pella blade
Vufix 2197 pure badger
QED Sandalwood stick
Alum
Thayer's a/s
Will G's Sandalwood a/s balm
Arden Sandalwood EDT

For those who've never heard of or tried the Arden Sandalwood, I'm really enjoying this scent (bought it from a member). It starts with a blast of lavender and sage and then dries down to a complex, warm, slightly sweet, powdery woody scent. I've worn this for three days straight - I like it that much.

Its a rich scent that reminds me in some ways of Knize Ten - but a less sweet/drier sandalwood version.

[ponyplayer]

Thursday...

Gillette 1940's Super Speed w/ Euro Gillette blade
Bic Metal
T&H pre-shave oil
Tabac soap
QED DaVinci H2O
Floris 89 aftershave

Tabac edt (sample)

My first shave with Tabac soap. I had used the cream in the past and did not like the scent. Wanted to try the soap to see if it was any different.
I was able to get an okay lather but it was on the thin side. Still not crazy about the scent but not as intense as the cream. The cologne seems okay and actually smells
kind of nice but it doesn't seem to have much power to it.

I love the Floris 89 scent. I smell pineapple when 1st applied but then it dries down very nicey and last a decent time for an a/s. NEED to find the cologne.

Have a great day.

Patrick

[Joedy]

Great combo today:

QED Pine and Cedarwood soap
Kanwa a/s gel (fast fading scent)
Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet
Extra Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet (since it fades after about four hours)


If you are a fan of pinewood forests.... a great combination.

-joedy

[letterk]

40's SS w/ Derby
Edwin Jagger Medium Silvertip (wow!)
C&E Sweet Almond Oil
Thayer's Lavender
C&E Nomad
Penhaligon's LP#9

[boboakalfb]

Neutrogena Daily Defense Facial Scrub
Merkur Slant-Derby Extra
C&E Best Badger
QED Grapefruit/Peppermint Shave Stick
AOS Alum Block
Thayers Rose WH
T&H Classic Balm
Penhaligon's Castile

[Stauff]

Speick cream
Plisson Euro white
Merkur LH classic w/Gilette super silver blade
Proraso AS balm
Chanel Allure Sport deodorant and EDT

[tjkirch]

Merkur 1904 w/ Feather blade (day 5)
SR-204 brush
Taylor's Avocado shaving cream
Nancy Boy ASB

[fatt_tony]

Merkur HD w/derby
C&E best
Caswell-Massey Almond Shave Cream
Sea Breeze
Lubriderm

[jduffy]

Gillette Tech
CVS Blade
C&E Pure Badger Ivory Travel Brush by Edwin Jagger
Truefitt and Hill West Indian Limes Shaving Cream
Baxter of California Aftershave Balm

Not that impressed by the Truefitt and Hill but it was my first time using it. The cream does make lather like a madman though. I will withhold my final judgment until I get a couple of weeks worth of shaving with it.

[g8orshavr]

Merkur Vision w/ Feather Blade
Merkur "Vision" Silvertip Brush
C&E Sienna SC
Alum Block
AOS Unscented A/S Balm

[Austin]

Trumpers razor
Simpsons brush
SaintCharles Very V shave cream
Harris Pink
SaintCharles Very V EDT

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3308

[webguru24]

Whoopps, wasn't paying attention and posted in the wrong week, sorry :confused: anyways, for the proper week:

Merkur Futur w/ Merkur blade
$35 C&E Brush
Mama Bear's Dragon's Blood soap
Adidas a/s (Dynamic Pulse)

[Dinder1]

Trumpers razor
Simpsons brush
SaintCharles Very V shave cream
Harris Pink
SaintCharles Very V EDT

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3308
So, how is the new ST. Charles cream?
Cheers, DJ.

[TraderJoe]

So, how is the new ST. Charles cream?
Cheers, DJ.

DJ, how's the Soap Lady Soap?

[Austin]

So, how is the new ST. Charles cream?
Cheers, DJ.

I have no reservations recommending this shave cream. It is very lubricating and the scent is wonderful. Very earthy and matches the EDT. It takes a little more work lathering but it's not a problem. I got a very close shave. I will include it in my shave cream rotation. I have also ordered the Lime shave cream.

[Dinder1]

DJ, how's the Soap Lady Soap?
Hey Joe, I'm not shure yet, I had to get up and out of the house by 5:00am, so no shave yet.:frown:
Cheers, DJ.

[ceebz]

Shower: Anthony Logistics Citrus Shower Gel, Anthony Logistics Glycerin Cleansing Bar Citrus (face), Redken for Men Go Clean shampoo

Shave:
Gillette Super Adjustable with Derby Blade (5th day)
Vulfix 2235 Super (Love using this brush with creams)
Arko Commando shave cream
Bullie all skin types Post Shave + Toner
Bullie all skin types Moisturizer
Ralph Lauren Polo Blue EDT

Great lather and a great shave. BBS in two passes. :thumbup:

[rustyblade]

Mystery Blade #3 Today. Same setup.

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10494/IMG_2413-small.JPG

[Scorpio]

Hot towel
Proraso pre/post
AOS fine Badger brush
T&H 1805
Gillette Fat boy
Witch Haze
Neutrogena and Nivea for men AS balm


Nice BBS today!!

[TomH]

Thursday:

-Merkur Classic LH w.ASTRA Superior Stainless blade (want to give this blade a try)
-Mü-Mac Silvertip
-T&H Trafalgar shaving cream (sample)
-Swiss PitralonA/S / OLIVIA's A/S balm

A calm and smooth shave :wink2: :wink2:

Thomas

[madmedic]

Parker 90R/Israeli Blade
Simpsons D2 in Best
SCS Savoury Rose Soap
GFT Alum Block
GFT Coral Skin Food

Sensational Indulgences Leather Cologne.

Brian

[crackstar]

Wilkinson Sword brush
Dovo straight razor
Palmolive shaving cream (American)
St-Ives Intensive Relief moisturizer
SCS New Spice edt

guys, it's so hard for me to tell the difference between these 2 Palmolives, :confused: :confused: the European version smells somewhat nicer, but they both perform great! :smile: :biggrin:

Jeff

[Scotto]

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

Shave:
Gillette Slim Adjustable with Derby Extra blade
SR3226 silvertip
Green Pond Sandalwood cream
Em's "balancing" AS splash

Floris Sandalwood EdT

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3311

[DoubleE]

Merkur Vision w/Feather blade
Simpson's Polo 8 best
Tabac shaving soap
Feather ASB
Tabac Culture EDT

[ada8356]

Thursday Night (pre-date shave):

Merkur HD w/ Derby
Vulfix 2234
Proraso Pre
Prorarso Cream
QED Peppermint Toner
Feather ASB

Dolce & Gabbana EDT

Friday:

Merkur HD w/ Derby
Vulfix 2234
Mama Bear's Soap - Lavender & Vanilla
Thayer'r WH - Rose
Feather ASB

Lolita Lempicka EDT

Didn't really need a Friday AM shave, so I just a did a single against the grain so I would at least have an excuse to shave.:smile:

[Suzuki]

Shick G1 with Pella blade
Simpson Rover
QED Lavender
Thayers a/s
Neutrogena moisturizer
Van Gils EDT

[TraderJoe]

SR 3124
NWC Injector - Fixed
Shick Injector Blade
Musgo Real Shave Cream
Witch Hazel
Musgo Real AS Splash
:cool:

[jduffy]

Merkur Classic Long Handle
CVS Blade
C&E Pure Badger Ivory Travel Brush by Edwin Jagger
Truefitt and Hill West Indian Limes Shaving Cream
Baxter of California Aftershave Balm

[Quagmire]

Merkur HD w/wilkinson
Vulfix 2197 (I think it's time to upgrade my brush)
Taylor's Almond
Witch Hazel w/peppermint eo
Proraso ASB

[Dinder1]

Merkur Slant w/ Derby blade
Shavemac in finest
Floris JF SC
QED Da Vinci Water
Saint Charles ASB
Nancy Boy Butch Parfum

[boboakalfb]

NWC Fixed Injector
C&E Best Badger
Honeybee Oceania Shave Soap :thumbup1:
AOS Alum Block
Thayers Lavender WH
T&H Classic Balm
T&H 1805 EDT

[rustyblade]

Merkur Slant w/ Derby blade
Shavemac in finest
Floris JF SC
QED Da Vinci Water
Saint Charles ASB
Nancy Boy Butch Parfum

Floris shave cream is great isn't it? I have JF and Santal cream. Great stuff.

[letterk]

40's SS w/ Swedish Gillette
EJ Medium Silvertip
SCS Almond Soap
Thayer's Lavender
C&E Nomad ASB
Floris Santal EDT

I'm really starting to dig the SS / Swede combo. I never liked the Swedes in my Merkur Classic or HD, but am impressed with this combo lately. Not sure why I never tried it before.

[Chagidiel]

Friday

Gillette Adjustable
Tesco Blade
Merkur Silvertip
Erasmic soap

First shave with my newly recieved Adjustable :cool:

[Dinder1]

Floris shave cream is great isn't it? I have JF and Santal cream. Great stuff.
Yes, this was my first shave with the cream, very nice stuff. I guess it would have to be, being that the soap is so good.:thumbup1:
Cheers, DJ.

[TomH]

Friday:

-Gillette Adjustable Fat Boy w. SHARP blade
-SMF II Silvertip
-C&E Sienna sc
-Mennen Skin Bracer Original

Thomas

[Scorpio]

Hot towel
Proraso pre/post cream
AOS Pure Badger
Gillette Slim w/Israeli blade
T&H Rose
Witch Hazel
Neutrogena and Nivea for men AS Balm

[tjkirch]

1920 Gillette w/ fresh Israeli blade
SR-204 brush
Taylor's St. James cream, Proraso soap, and QED Tangerine & Spearmint soap
Thayer's Lavender WH
Proraso pre/post

This was not a normal shave. It's only my second time using the 1920 Gillette, and it's my first time using an Israeli blade. The Gillette is a pretty good shave, but I'm reserving final judgement for now. The Israeli, however, I'm impressed with. I had a pretty bad time with lubrication, as you'll soon see, but I didn't get a single nick or patch of irritation. It wasn't BBS, but it was pretty close. "The best shave yet," my wife said this morning!

I started with the St. James cream and a nicely heated bowl / brush. I guess I'm still learning proper lathering technique, because while it looked voluminous, it faded pretty quickly after a pass and a half. I had to wash it off for the second pass, and was a bit frustrated with the cream, so I grabbed some standby Proraso soap and went to it. It turns out my tub of Proraso is a bit too old and a bit too empty to give a good lather, so I had to switch again on the third pass - this time, to my good old standby, QED Tangerine & Spearmint. This pass, with some touchup afterwards, was much more comfortable.

For a finish, some Thayer's Lavender and Proraso pre/post proved refreshing as always. Overall lessons learned: proper lather takes time to learn, Israeli blades are sharp enough and very smooth, and old stand-bys are great things to have. :smile:

[scarface]

Friday:
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e125/myt_mouse28/IMG_0071.jpg

[TraderJoe]

1920 Gillette w/ fresh Israeli blade
SR-204 brush
Taylor's St. James cream, Proraso soap, and QED Tangerine & Spearmint soap
Thayer's Lavender WH
Proraso pre/post

This was not a normal shave. It's only my second time using the 1920 Gillette, and it's my first time using an Israeli blade. The Gillette is a pretty good shave, but I'm reserving final judgement for now. The Israeli, however, I'm impressed with. I had a pretty bad time with lubrication, as you'll soon see, but I didn't get a single nick or patch of irritation. It wasn't BBS, but it was pretty close. "The best shave yet," my wife said this morning!

I started with the St. James cream and a nicely heated bowl / brush. I guess I'm still learning proper lathering technique, because while it looked voluminous, it faded pretty quickly after a pass and a half. I had to wash it off for the second pass, and was a bit frustrated with the cream, so I grabbed some standby Proraso soap and went to it. It turns out my tub of Proraso is a bit too old and a bit too empty to give a good lather, so I had to switch again on the third pass - this time, to my good old standby, QED Tangerine & Spearmint. This pass, with some touchup afterwards, was much more comfortable.

For a finish, some Thayer's Lavender and Proraso pre/post proved refreshing as always. Overall lessons learned: proper lather takes time to learn, Israeli blades are sharp enough and very smooth, and old stand-bys are great things to have. :smile:

Wow soldier, if you came out of that shave alive, you deserve a medal. Good Show. :cool:

[BeachBum]

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/3148/shaveue3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Queen of Blades]

Are you going to tell us about the shave stick?

[BeachBum]

Are you going to tell us about the shave stick?
The Mennen shave stick, probably the best value for money shave
product in australia at $ 1.60 that's $1.20US lathers great ,shaves
great I just wish they could do something with the scent, a nice lemon
or floral scent. You dont have these sticks in the USA ?.

Doug

[Queen of Blades]

I haven't seen the stick here in the US. I also haven't seen anyone here at B&B talk of it.

[Queen of Blades]

I checked Colgate's website. They don't market this shave stick in the US. Interesting.

[ceebz]

I checked Colgate's website. They don't market this shave stick in the US. Interesting.

I feel a 'group buy' coming on. :biggrin:

[Queen of Blades]

I feel a 'group buy' coming on. :biggrin:

Somebody is traveling to Australia soon, too. I can't remember who. :confused:

[madmedic]

Parker 90R/Israeli Blade
Shave Shack Badger Brush
Mem Olive SC
Proraso A/S Splash
GFT Coral Skin Food

L'Occitane Eau du Badian EDT

Brian

[Chagidiel]

Saturday

Matador DE (Old Swedish razor)
US Personna
Muehle Pinsel Super Badger
Mama Bear Dragons Blood ShavSoap :biggrin: :cool: :biggrin: :cool:

GREAT SHAVE !!

Mama Bear RULES :w00t: :thumbup1: :w00t:

[crackstar]

Omega brush
Dovo straight razor
Arko shaving soap
St-Ives Intensive Relief moisturizer

Jeff

[crackstar]

Doug, I never even knew Mennen made a shave stick. That price sounds very attractive.

Jeff

[TraderJoe]

I feel a 'group buy' coming on. :biggrin:

:lol: put me in for a dozen of them

[TomH]

Saturday, a bit earlier today:

-Merkur Classic Open Comb w.US Personna
-SCS best badger brush
-OLIVIA's Ambra sc
-MUSGO REAL Classic A/S

Wow. I like this MUSGO scent..., also my sweetie...:wink2: :wink2:

Nice weekend to all...

Thomas

[javyn]

Tried a straight for the first time today (Sheffield steel Pipe Razor from Ed/Forestryprof). I surprisingly didn't cut myself, but then again, I didn't cut any hair either! I guess I was too nervous, and used too conservative/great an angle. I was just afraid it would sink into my skin if I tried a more narrow angle on it. Also, the fact that the C&E Sandalwood cream is dry and crappy could have something to do with it also. I got frustrated and just finished up with my Injector. I'll have to research more on straights for next time :)

That's Will G Sandalwood A/S balm in the pict, the label just got faded.

http://home.houston.rr.com/johnavery/images/82606.jpg

[TraderJoe]

Hot Towel
SR 3124
Merkur Futur
Feather Blade
QED Frankincense & Myrrh Shave Stick
Pinaud Clubman A/S Splash
Herban Cowboy ASB Original Scent

[Scotto]

Shower: Baxters Italian Lime bodywash, Nancy Boy shampoo, conditioner, and face wash

Shave:
Gillette Slim Adjustable with Derby Extra blade
T&H ebony super badger
QED Vetiver shave stick :drool:
D.R. Harris Pink aftershave
Trumper Coral skin food

Guerlain vetiver cologne

[ameetmedi]

No Shower, Recovering from Knee ACL Surgery.. Also my First Post on SOTD..

Haven't Seen anyone else put up this Omega Pure Badger Brush. It is a great Brush with tons of great lather.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3317

[BeachBum]

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/5668/shaveyc2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[tjkirch]

1920 Gillette w/ Israeli blade (day 2)
SR-204 brush
AOS Lemon cream, QED Tangerine & Spearmint soap
Nancy Boy ASB

I had a decent lather with the AOS lemon, but I'm still not good enough with creams yet. I had to go back to my standby QED soap for the third pass. I also had a few small nicks, so I know it wasn't lubricating very well. (When I get a bad lather, the razor jumps across my face like a Humvee on a mine field.)

Also, my moss scuttle arrived today, so I'm very excited for tomorrow morning :biggrin:

[rschul2]

Merkur Slantbar w/ Feather Razor
Men-U Shave Brush
Palmolive Shave Cream
QEDman Peppermint Tonic
Brave Soldier Code Blue ASB

[Chagidiel]

Sunday

Merkur 34c HD
Wilkinson Blade
Muehle Pinsel Super Badger
Wilkinson black bowl soap
MAMA BEAR DRAGON´S BLOOD COLOGNE:w00t: :w00t: :w00t:

The cologne from Mama Bear is Exellent, seems to last forever and the smell is SUPER, I think Im in Love :001_tt1: :001_tt1: :001_tt1:

[madmedic]

Gillette 1951 Tech/Derby Extra
Muhle Tall in Best
Haslinger Sandalwood Soap
GFT Alum Block
GFT Coral Skin Food

LT Piver Vetiver EDC

Brian

[jduffy]

Merkur Classic Long Handle
CVS Blade
C&E Pure Badger Ivory Travel Brush
T&H West Indian Limes Cream
Baxter of California ASB
Inis Cologne

[Dinder1]

Shavemac razor w/Feather blade
Shavemac silvertip
Proraso Pre
KMF Cool Mint SC
Thayer's Rose
Proraso ASB

[crackstar]

Wilkinson Sword brush
Merkur Vision
Cerrus shaving cream
St-Ives Intensive Relief moisturizer

Jeff

[DoubleE]

1954 Gillette super speed w/Feather blade
Rooney syle 3 small super
C&E sweet almond oil shaving soap
QED rose hydrosol
C&E sandalwood EDT
C&E sandalwood ASB

[Stauff]

Plisson Euro white nr. 10
Tabac soap
Merkur LH w/ Euro Gilette blade
proraso liquid AS
Trumper limes skin food

[Steelforge]

Vulfix 2234.
Trumper Coconut Oil Cream.
Merkur Futur.
Feather.
Trumper Coral Skin Food.
Trumper Sandalwood Cologne.

[Scorpio]

Hot shower
Hot towel
Proraso pre/post cream
AOS Fine Badger Brush with a few swirls in glycerin soap=new experiment
T&H Trafalgar
Gillette Fatboy w/ Israeli blade
Witch Hazel
Nivean For men AS balm


I love shaving on Sunday. BBS+Guiness+football=heaven for a day!!

Rafael

[javyn]

http://home.houston.rr.com/johnavery/images/82706.jpg

[Gatorade]

Sunday:

Hot Shower No Scrub

Shavemac Silvertip
Geo F. Trumpers Almond
Gillette TV Razor
Derby 2nd shave
3 Pass

Penaud Clubman AS

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/Gator_b8/IMG_5040.jpg

TV or not TV that is the question. I am really happy that my rotation is a rotation and not auditions for a single razor. I like a few of them and enjoy different things about them when I use them.

The Bay rum didn't get applied. I got done and started getting dressed and got summoned downstairs and forgot to put it on.

[TomH]

Sunday:

-Merkur Classic LH w. SHARP blade
-Mü-Mac Silvertip
-Nancy Boy sc
-Nancy Boy Cooling a/s gel

Thomas

[webguru24]

Merkur Futur w/ new Merkur blade
C&E $35 brush
Classic Shaving Sandalwood Shaving soap
Adidas a/s

I'm not sure I really like the Classic Shaving soap, the lather seems a little too foamy, does anyone else have this kind of problem?

[rschul2]

Merkur Slantbar w/ Feather Blade
Simpson Chubby 1 Super
Castle Forbes Lime Shave Cream (May be the most overrated and overpriced cream available)
QEDman DaVinci Water
Brave Soldier Code Blue ASB

[Quagmire]

Merkur HD w/wilkinson
Vulfix 2197
Qed Bay Rum soap (WOW! I love this scent)
Da vinci water
Proraso ASB

Great shave today.

[scarface]

Sunday:
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e125/myt_mouse28/IMG_0080.jpg

[letterk]

40's SS w/ Swedish Gillette
EJ Medium Silvertip
SCS Orange Sorbet Soap
Thayers Lavender
C&E Nomad ASB
SCS Sandalwood EDT