SOTD August 28 to September 3.

[webguru24]

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

I love the scent and the lather from the Dragon's Blood. It smells like incense and the Adidas a/s line is IMHO, one of the best kept secrets of shaving.

[Jonnybc]

Gillete Superspeed with Swedish Gillette Blade
Kent BK8
Trumper's Sandalwood Cream
Alum Block
CT Cedar and Lemon ASB
Trumper's Sandalwood Cologne

[Ashe]

Merkur Classic Long Handle with fresh Derby Extra blade
EJ Best Badger
Taylor's Mr Taylor
Alum block
Sofri moisturizing cream
Laura Biagiotti UOMO EDT

No BBS shave but that wasn't the intention. Overal a nice, close shave with no irritation whatsoever!

[madmedic]

Gillette 1951 Tech/Derby Extra
Rooney Style 1 Small in Super
SCS Savoury Rose Soap
GFT Alum Block
GFT Coral Skin Food

Pecksniff's Citrus Cologne

Brian

[crackstar]

Omega brush
Merkur Vision
Col. Conk bay rum shaving soap
St-Ives Intensive Relief moisturizer
Yves Saint-Laurent Pour Homme edt

a great way to start off the week! :smile:

Jeff

[DoubleE]

Merkur classic long-handle w/Feather blade
T&H small super
T&H 1805 shaving cream
T&H 1805 ASB
T&H 1805 EDT

[Kyle]

Proraso Pre
Merkur HD w/ Derby Extra
Shavemac Custom Silvertip
SCS Fairway Shave Cream
Thayer's Lavender Witch Hazel
Baxter of CA ASB
SCS Oakmoss Lavendula EDT

[Scotto]

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

Shave:
Merkur Futur with "EJ-810" blade (not slantbar as shown in pic)
SMF brush
Floris JF soap
QED Lemon Verbena hydrosol
Floris JF ASB

Floris JF EdT
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3321

[ada8356]

Monday:

Merkur HD w/Derby
Vulfix 2234
T&H Cream - Rose
Alum Bar
Thayer's WH - Rose
Feather ASB
Coral Skin Food

[Quagmire]

Merkur HD w/fresh Derby
Vulfix 2197
proraso pre shave
SCS citrus pie soap
witch hazel w/peppermint eo
proraso asb

[Chagidiel]

Monday - again... Terrible weather - Nice Shave :cool:

Merkur 34c HD
Wilkinson Blade
Muehle Pinsel SB
Arko Cool shavecream

Mama Bear Dragons Blood Cologne :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

[Suzuki]

Merkur classic/derby blade
Vulfix 2197
Coates Lime
Alum block
Proraso a/s splash
Arden Sandalwood EDT

[ponyplayer]

Monday...

Gillette 40's Super Speed w/ Euro Gillette blade
Bic Metal
Burt's Bees mug
C&E Sweet Almond Oil cream
"Mystery maker" brush
Trumper Limes skin food
QED DaVinci H2O
D.R. Harris Pink a/s

Tommy Bahama edt

Nice shave. really enjoy using the Super Speed.
I tried the Trumper's Skin Food as a "preshave" for the 1st time today.
I think it may have helped a bit with the 1st pass but I don't know if I'll use it again.
Purchased the Tommy Bahama at Marshalls over the weekend....not too bad but probably better in colder weather...anyone else use this fragrance?

Have a good Monday.

Patrick

[jduffy]

Merkur Classic Long Handle
CVS Blade
C&E Pure Badger Travel Brush
Truefitt and Hill West Indian Limes Cream
Baxter of California ASB

Inis Cologne Spray

http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/9121/morningpic2bl3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[rschul2]

Merkur Slantbar w/ Feather Blade
Kiehl's Ultimate Brushless Shave Cream-Green Eagle (mighty fine stuff might I add!)
Kiehl's Men Alcohol Free Toner

Spent the night at a friend's house. I found that the Kiehl's Green Eagle shave cream was pretty damn decent stuff. I've used the other 2 brushless creams from Kiehls and didn't care for them at all, but the green eagle was nice.

[kozulich]

Gillette SS
Israeli Blade (3rd shave with this blade)
Mama Bear Black Code soap
My Dad's antique no-name hand-me-down boar bristle brush
Proraso aftershave balm

Results: BBS everywhere, even the problem areas on my neck, and a couple of small nicks. Virtually no razor burn after 3 passes.

Orest

[SSLStudio]

Merkur Classic Long Handle
CVS Blade
C&E Pure Badger Travel Brush
Truefitt and Hill West Indian Limes Cream
Baxter of California ASB

Inis Cologne Spray

http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/9121/morningpic2bl3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

The picture looks as if it was shot in 1972 with analog film.. nice filters ! or can you time travel > ? :sneaky2:

[Dinder1]

Shavemac razor w/ Feather blade
M&P in Super
Proraso Pe
C.R. Salter Fresh Mint SC
Thayer's Rose
Proraso ASB

[SSLStudio]

-> looooooooooooooooooooooong HOT Shower

almost 2 days stubble...

->proraso pre into beard.
-> Bodyshop shave tub (with sesame oil)
-Muhle SB pinsel
-Gillette Silver Executive with fresh Feather blade KatJinnnnnnnnnggg..
-Davidoff a/s
-Davidoff Skin energizer (as balm)

PSO wastn even needed the Feather blew cut so much hair only at the first pass already Just needed 3 passes today. BBS even under the chin..
2 tiny weepers..

[Tinzien]

Hot shower
Proraso pre-shave in the shower
QED Sandalwood
HD with fresh Derby blade
Men's-U Face Wash after the shave
Coral Skin Food
Realm cologne

[boboakalfb]

Neutrogena Daily Defense Facial Scrub
Merkur Slant-Derby Extra
C&E Best Badger
Honeybee Spa Coconut Shave Soap
Thayers Lavender WH
T&H Classic Balm
Brooks Brothers 1818 EDT

[letterk]

40's SS w/ Swedish Gillette
EJ Medium Silvertip
Honeybee Spa Vetyver Soap
Thayers Lavender
C&E Nomad ASB

[Scorpio]

Hot towel
Proraso pre/post cream
AOS Best badger brush w/a few swirls of glycerin soap
AOS Lavender
Gillette Slim w/Israeli blade
Witch hazel
Nivea for men As Balm

[jduffy]

The picture looks as if it was shot in 1972 with analog film.. nice filters ! or can you time travel > ? :sneaky2:

Guilty as charged but I'm glad that I was caught by a professional such as yourself. I just wanted to make it look really rich like an old time advertisement.:cool:

[bogeybog]

KMF Key Lime
Vulfix 375
Merkur Futur
Israeli Blade
QED DaVinci Water
Saint Charles B&B Bay Rum With A Twist

[TomH]

Monday:

-Schick Injector Type E (really don't know, I think it's not really mine, this Injector, maybe I must give him another try...:confused: :confused: )
-Mühle badger brush
-Taylor's Sandalwood shave soap
-Aqua velva Classic Ice Blue (I like this Classic scent, it's very fine...:biggrin1: )
-Sankt Bernhardt Herren Gesichtscreme (moisturizer)

It was a good shave, okay, some cuts, but no razorburn...

Thomas

[rustyblade]

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10494/IMG_2434-small.JPG

[htownmmm]

Merkur HD loaded with a Feather blade( sweet combo btw)

Savile Row SR 220

Mama Bear Extreme soap

Alum block

Witch Hazel

Nivea sensitive skin asb

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

[madmedic]

1951 Gillette Tech
Vulfix #18
L'Occitane Cade Soap
GFT Alum Block
T&H Classic A/S Balm
Birch Extract Hair Lotion

Creed Green Irish Tweed EDT

Brian

[jean-pierre]

Gillette Diamond razor
Gillette Super Platinium Blade
Muhle-Pinsel Silvertip Brush
T&H West Indian Lime cream
Proraso A/S Balm

Nice shaving to all of you

[g8orshavr]

Merkur Vision w/ Feather Blade
Merkur "Vision" Silvertip Brush
Castle Forbes Lime SC
Alum Block
Castle Forbes Lime ASB
BVGARI pour Homme

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3151

[Stauff]

Tuesday:

Bronnley shaving cream
Plisson Euro white #12
Merkur LH w/Euro Gillette blade
Bronnley AS balm
Allure Sport EDT

[Jonnybc]

Gillette Superspeed with Gillette Blade
Kent BK4
Kent Shaving Soap
Alum Block
Nivea Sensitive ASB
Trumper Curzon Cologne

[crackstar]

Edwin Jagger Best Badger
Merkur Progress
Ingram shaving cream (a whopper of a cooling effect!) :smile: :001_smile
St-Ives Intensive Relief moisturizer
Givenchy Gentleman edt

Jeff

[Desibabu]

Mach3, with Mach3 blades
Gillette Foamy Lime
Aqua Velva Ice Blue

Hopefully I'll never have to shave with these products again. (Except the Aqua Velva, love the stuff) I'll be purchasing my wetshaving supplies this week.

[kozulich]

Conditioner left on face after shower
Gillette SS
israeli blade (4th shave)
C&E Sandlewood soap (produced an awesome lather)
My timeworn inherited boar brush
American Crew After Shave Balm
Yardley cologne

The shave was BBS everywhere except either side of the adam's apple. I was in a hurry or I would have touched those areas up once more. Half a dozen blood spots after the shave. Time for a new blade I think.

[AJS]

L'Occitane CADE Shaving Soap
Simpson's Emperor E3 Super
Wilkinson 'Sticky' DE (:tongue: to everyone who doesn't have one)
Feather Blade, day 2
Witch Hazel
L'Occitane CADE A/S Balm

[ada8356]

Tuesday:

Merkur HD w/Derby
Vulfix 2234
Tabac Soap
Alum Bar
Thayer's WH - Rose
Feather ASB
Baxter ASB

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male EDT

Incredible shave this morning. I LOVE Tabac soap.

[Steelforge]

Vulfix 2234.
Mama-Bear Bay Rum soap.
Merkur Futur /w Feather.
Trumper Alum Block.
Trumper Coral Skin Food.
Trumper Sandalwood Cologne.
Sure unscented antiperspirant.

[SLider]

NWC fixed injector/Pella blade
Shavemac 30mm silvertip
Honeybee spa coconut soap
Alum block
CAR summer sage tonic
CAR Peppermint A/S balm

I just can't get a close shave w/ this injector

[Dennis]

A bit o' scruff this morning since I did not shave yesterday...

1960 Fatboy (set to around 4)
I don't remember what blade is in! I think a Swede...
Simpson Chubby#2 Super
QEDman Pine and Cedarwood Shave Stick
QEDman Da Vinci Water
Feather Kanwa ASB
Penhaligon's English Fern EdT - aaaahh!

Another A++ shave today. I can't go wrong with this combo this week.

[TraderJoe]

SR 3124
Feather Safety Razor
Feather DE Blade
QED Soap Stick - P/TT/P
Herban Cowboy ASB - Original
Patchouli Garden Patchouli Oil Stick

[rschul2]

Merkur Slantbar w/ Feather
Simpson PJ3 Super
D.R. Harris Arlington Shave Soap
QEDman DaVinci Water
Brave Soldier Code Blue ASB

[Chagidiel]

Tuesday

Gillette Knack (long plastic handle, english made)
Tesco Blade
Muehle Pinsel SB
Vintage Cussons Imperial Leather Shaving Stick :cool:
Man AS

Got up at 04:40, man that IS early:20: . But the shave almost woke me up. Didnt really enjoy the Knack, way harsh on my skin. But then again - it a razor, and you cannot own too many of those :biggrin1:

[letterk]

40's SS w/ Super Silver Gillette
EJ Medium Silvertip
Proraso green cream
SCS Bergamot, Rosemary Mint Hyrdosol
Proraso Pre/Post
Pecksniff's Fougere EDT

[tjkirch]

Monday:
1920 Gillette w/ Israeli blade (day 3)
SR-204 brush
QED Tangerine & Spearmint soap
Thayer's Lavender WH
Proraso pre/post

Tuesday:
1920 Gillette w/ Israeli blade (day 4)
SR-204 brush
Taylor's Mr. Taylor SC
Nancy Boy ASB

Both with my new moss scuttle :001_smile

[Quagmire]

Merkur HD w/derby
proraso pre/post cream
Vulfix 2197
SCS new spice soap
DaVinci water
proraso pre/post cream

[boboakalfb]

Bare Escentuals Peppermint Shower Gel
Neutrogena Razor Defense Facial Scrub
Merkur Slant-Derby Extra
SR-208
Mama Bear's Rosemary Mint Soap
Thayers Lavender aka Mediteranean Mint
Em's Minty ASB
Atkinsons English Lavender

I think I need some peppermint tonic from Charles for this combo...

[jduffy]

Merkur Classic Long Handle
CVS Blade
C&E Pure Badger Travel Brush
Truefitt and Hill West Indian Limes Cream
Baxter of California ASB

Inis Cologne Spray

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/3803/morningpic2bl3ks5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Scotto]

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

Shave:
Merkur Progress with "EJ-810" blade (not slantbar in pic)
SR3124 Silvertip
T&H Lavender (sample)
QED DVH20
D.R. Harris Aftershaving Milk

Atkinson's English Lavender cologne

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3322

[Dinder1]

Shavemac razor w/ Feather blade
Simpson PL8
Proraso Pre
Floris JF SC
Thayer's Rose
Proraso ASB
Nancy Boy Butch Parfum

[TomH]

Tuesday:

-Merkur Classic LH w.DERBY blade:ohmy: what a great blade
-SMF II silvertip:w00t:
-ARKO shave soap
-Swiss Pitralon:001_tt1: :001_tt1:
-OLIVIA's A/S balm

Thomas

[rustyblade]

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10494/IMG_2437-small.JPG

[madmedic]

Merkur Slant /Derby Extra
Shavemac 23mm in Finest
T&H West Indian Limes SC
GFT Alum Block
GFT Limes Skin Food
Pashana Blue Orchid Hail Lotion

L.Occitane Green Tea EDT

Brian

[Chagidiel]

Wednesday

Gillette Slim Adjustable
Tesco Blade
Futur Silvertip Brush
Proraso soap in tub
MamaBear Dragon´s Blood Cologne:drool:

Havent got the adjustable just right yet, still a little scratchy, but Im getting there...

[Stauff]

Wednesday:

shower w/ Bronnley body care samphire soap
GFT coral skin food as pre-shave
GFT coconut oil shaving cream
Plisson Euro White nr. 12
Merkur LH w/ Gillette super silver blade
C&E Sandalwood AS balm
C&E Sandalwood deodorant
Brylcream and Plisson horn comb for my hair :cool:

Tomorrow no shaving to give my face a rest:mad3:

[Jonnybc]

Merkur Vision with Tesco Blade
Muehle Pinsel Long Handled Brush
Tabac Shave Soap
Alum Block
Trumper's Coral Skin Food
Tabac Cologne

[crackstar]

Omega brush
Dovo straight razor
Erasmic shaving soap (oh my God, what a soap!)
St-Ives Intensive Relief moisturizer
Pinaud Bay Rum aftershave

Jeff

[Scotto]

Shower: Nancy Boy bath bar, shampoo, conditioner, and face wash; Provence Sante' Verlain facial scrub

Shave:
Merkur Futur with "EJ-800" blade
Savile Row super badger
Kiss My Face Vanilla Earth
QED DVH20 (not shown)
D.R. Harris Aftershaving Milk

Floris Sandalwood EdT

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3332

[ada8356]

Is it really only Wednesday!?

Merkur HD w/Derby
Vulfix 2234
QED Soap - Frankincense & Myrrh
Alum Bar
Thayer's WH - Rose
Feather ASB
Baxter ASB

Dolce & Gabbana EDT

Was having a top-notch shave this AM and then got a little too aggressive on the difficult part of my neck and came away with some razor burn... oh well.

[crackstar]

easy does it, Aaron! :smile: Tomorrow's another day!

Jeff

[SSLStudio]

Alright set the clock to 6:45 AM to wake up for a nice shave..oh I couldnt get up the weakling I am so set the clock to 7:45 AM after the alarm went off at 6:45 to catch an extra hours sleep.

Lets have an Aqua di Gio day !

-Shower Aqua di Gio shampoo

- Aqua di Gio Type Mama Bear Cake
-Muhle SB Pinsel
-Gillette Executive /Feather (2nd use)
-Proraso Pre
-Thayers W/H Lavender
- Aqua di Gio a/s Balm
- Aqua di Gio EDT

First hmm mama bear lathers just like my other soaps..difficult, ok maybe im doing something wrong lets add way more water ! and swirl till we drop..oh boy..whats that...WHATS THAT ! stop...what an exploding LAther mountain..

Oh boy...lovely..on the face..smooooooth, Lubricous , slick... I love my Mama bear and the soap too .. :biggrin: :biggrin:

This one is a Keeper ! Get your OWN Mama Bear im NOT sharing you mine Cake. oh.. what a smooth BBS result and no PSO needed.

[crackstar]

Yeah, Rene, Mama Bear is good soap, it sure lathers like hell doesn't it?

Jeff

[Suzuki]

Merkur slant/Derby blade
Vulfix 2197
QED Sandalwood (stick)
Alum block
Body Shop tea tree normalizer
Will G Sandalwood a/s balm
Arden Sandalwood EDT

[Quagmire]

merkur HD w/Derby
vulfix 2197
Qed bay rum
witch hazel w/lavendar eo
proraso asb

[ameetmedi]

Simpsons PJ1 Super. Love this Brush.
Proraso Pre
Vision with New Derby Blade

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3338

[Dinder1]

Shavemac razor w/Feather blade
E&J in Super
Proraso Pre
Taylor's Avocado SC
Thayer's Rose
Baxter ASB

[rschul2]

Merkur Slantbar w/ Feather
Simpson Chubby 1 Super
QEDessentilas Lime Shave Soap
QEDman DaVinci Water
Brave Soldier Code Blue ASB

[boboakalfb]

Merkur Slant-Derby Blade
C&E Best Badger
C&E Sandlewood Shave Soap
AOS Alum Block
Thayers Lavender WH
C&E Sandlewood ASB
C&E Sandlewood EDT

Pretty odd...last night before the French Green Clay I washed my face first with the Savon De Marseilles (haven't used it to wash my face before...my face was burning. Not sure if something was on my hands which caused the burning or if it was the soap. I got some razor burn this morning but in the areas my face was burning last night. Have to try it again in a couple of days to see what is going on.

[letterk]

40's SS w/ Super Silver Gillette
EJ Medium Silvertip
Charles Tyrwhit Lemon and Cedar
Thayers Lavender
C&E Nomad ASB
Pecksniff's Oriental Spicey

[SSLStudio]

Yeah, Rene, Mama Bear is good soap, it sure lathers like hell doesn't it?

Jeff


Amen it is def. something else then any other Soap I have encountered smells great. I really want to try all the 18 I have here but I cant sell damaged goods so I gotta keep my fingers off of most of them. most of them have been reserved allready for the European B&B members.

Mama Bear cooks some mean Soaps ! :thumbup:

[TomH]

Wednesday:

-Gillette Adj.FatBoy w.SHARP blade
-SCS best badger
-Sensational Indulgences TeaTree & Peppermint shave soap
-LOGONA Mann A/S balm

Thomas

[tjkirch]

1920 Gillette w/ Israeli blade (day 5)
SR-204 brush
Nancy Boy SC + QED Tangerine & Spearmint soap
Thayer's Lavender WH
Proraso pre/post

Another failed experiment at lather, but a pretty good experiment at scent combinations. When I couldn't get the Nancy Boy to lather, I just swirled in some QED soap and got pretty good results. I could tell that it was dragging the QED down a bit, but the scent was still original and fairly pleasant.

As for the lather - I swear, I'm starting to think it's my brush. I bought my Savile Row SR-204 a bit under a year ago, and I didn't start using it heavily until a few months ago when I started wetshaving daily. It's lost a lot of bristles over this time. A brush shouldn't lose this much hair, should it? Rogaine for Badgers, anyone?

I've tried different temperatures of water, different lathering dishes/bowls/scuttles, different swirling techniques, every possible ratio of cream to water (drop by drop), and eight different creams (from NB, Taylor's, Musgo, T&H, and AOS). Nothing gets a good lather like I see in all the pictures and videos here. Soap just works for me. Granted, it's QED, so it's good stuff, but it still feels like I'm missing the "shaving cream wagon." :biggrin:

[Suzuki]

No - your brush shouldn't lose many hairs after the first few uses.

I would speak to Charles at QED about this.

[madmedic]

Wednesday:
-Sensational Indulgences TeaTree & Peppermint shave soap
Thomas

Thomas ....do you have the formulation with Shea Butter? I have been having problems getting a good lather.

Brian

[TraderJoe]

Awesome shaving experience today with my new stuff from Tom:cool:

SR 3124 SilverTip
Feather Saftey Razor
Feather DE Blade
OLIVIA King Kong*:001_tt1: :001_tt1: :001_tt1:
PITRALON Classis AS :001_tt1: :001_tt1:

*Great soap! Thank you Tom! Lathers well (not thick like some of my other soaps), but the lubrication is unparalled. The soap contains clay and shea butter and is very slick. For you guys who like shea butter soaps, OLIVIA would make a great choice. It is very kind to skin as well.

[AJS]

L'othantique Pere et Fils Shaving Soap
Simpson's Emperor E3 Super
Wilkinson "Sticky" DE
Feather Blade
Witch Hazel
Hydrolast Unscented A/S Conditoner

[rustyblade]

L'othantique Pere et Fils Shaving Soap
Simpson's Emperor E3 Super
Wilkinson "Sticky" DE
Feather Blade
Witch Hazel
Hydrolast Unscented A/S Conditoner

How are you getting on with the Wilkinson Sword razor? I am discovering that it is picky about the blades you use.

[Austin]

Gillette Aristocrat razor
SMF brush
Trumpers Violet shave cream
Harris Milk
Trumpers Spanish Leather cologne

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3339

[ada8356]

Gillette Aristocrat razor
SMF brush
Trumpers Violet shave cream
Harris Milk
Trumpers Spanish Leather cologne



How old is that tub of Violet? Maybe it is the lighting, but the lettering on your tub appears a lot more blue than the tub that I have.

[crackstar]

Joe, isn't Olivia's stuff great? Don't those soaps and creams treat the skin like gold? I swear, when you use them, your skin feels like it has a new lease on life!

Jeff

[TraderJoe]

Joe, isn't Olivia's stuff great? Don't those soaps and creams treat the skin like gold? I swear, when you use them, your skin feels like it has a new lease on life!

Jeff

Its incredible! My skin has been very clear lately (using ARKO, QED soaps), and I must say the Olivia is a very high quality product as well and yes very high scores in the skin treatment column.

btw - thanks for the welcome!

[Austin]

How old is that tub of Violet? Maybe it is the lighting, but the lettering on your tub appears a lot more blue than the tub that I have.

My tub is about 2 years old. It still has over 50% left. My rotation of creams and soaps moves slowly.

[crackstar]

my big pleasure, Joe! :smile: :smile:

Jeff

[AJS]

How are you getting on with the Wilkinson Sword razor? I am discovering that it is picky about the blades you use.


I saw your thread on SMF the Wilkinson blade doesn't work well in the Wilkinson razor, how ironic. Until I saw that thread I was going to order one of the pillar placks of Wilkinson blades, so thanks for taking the time to test them out.
At the moment I am getting on very well with the Sticky, the Feather blade seems to be a good choice for me in this particular razor. The angle and the exposure demand that you pay careful attention when using a Feather, but that only encourages you to really focus on your technique which is a good thing

[jduffy]

Gillette Tech Razor
New CVS Blade
C&E Pure Badger Brush
T&H West Indian Limes Shaving Cream
Baxter of California ASB

Old Spice Cologne, old style

BTW those limes know how to make a lather. Refreshing!

[webguru24]

Merkur Futur w/brand new Merkur blade
C&E Badger Brush
Mama Bear's Lime Oil Soap
Adidas aftershave

Replaced the blade midweek due to nicking myself badly on Monday with a three day old Merkur blade. Can't wait till next week to try out the blades for letterk.

[Nitrox]

Wednesday

Futur razor
Israeli blade
Simpson Chubby 2 brush
Proraso shave soap
Thayers rose witch hazel
Proraso Dopobarba AS

[SLider]

saturated in the steamroom w/ some proraso pre/post on my face and then...

merkur HD/Derby
AOS pure badger
Nancy Boy Cream w/ a dab of CAR peppermint shave paste
CAR sage tonic
CAR peppermint A/S balm and Vanish PSB on the neck to thwart razor bumps

smoooooooth :w00t: the steam room makes those whisker feel like they're falling off your face

[rustyblade]

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10494/IMG_2463-small.JPG

[scarface]

Wednesday:
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e125/myt_mouse28/IMG_0066-1.jpg

[Ashe]

Shower:
Hair: Herbal Essences
Body and face: Marseille soap based on palmoil

Shave:
Merkur Classic Long Handle with Derby Extra blade (day 3)
Taylor's Rose cream from Scotto's sample pack (very nice)
Alum block
Sofri Moisturizing gel

Laura Biagiotti's UOMO cologne

[madmedic]

Merkur Slant/Derby Extra
Vulfix 2233 Super
Erasmic Shave Soap
Alum Block
GFT Coral Skinfood

LT Piver R'eve D'or

Brian

[Stauff]

Thursday -BBS:

shower: Bronnley body care soap
GFT limes SF as pre-shave
C&E sandalwood soap
Plisson Euro white 10 ebony handle
Merkur LH w/ Gillette super silver blade
C&E sandalwood AS balm
C&E sandalwood deodorant

[jean-pierre]

Thursday

Gillette Superspeed
Gillette super silver blade
M&P Silvertip brush
Proraso cream
Proraso A/S balm

Cheers,

jp

[Chagidiel]

Thursday

Merkur Futur
US Personna blade
Muehle Pinsel SB
Col Conk Lime

Great loooong shave - took my time to play around with the Futur, it IS a great shaver :biggrin:

[Desibabu]

I'm still waiting for my Merkur HD and my Edwind Jager Best Badger brush, so I shaved using my old setup:

Mach3 with a new Mach3 blade
Gillette Foamy Lime
Aqua Velva Ice Blue

Last time I go across the grain on my neck. Its covered in razor bumps now.

[crackstar]

Kent brush
Merkur Vision
Erasmic shaving cream (wow, what a cream!)
St-Ives Intensive Relief moisturizer
Pinaud Bay Rum aftershave

Jeff

[ada8356]

Thursday (my last day of the week!)

Merkur HD w/Derby
Vulfix 2234
Proraso Pre/Post - Pre
Proraso Green Tube
Alum Bar
Proraso Pre/Post - Post
Feather ASB
Proraso ASB

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male EDT

I had to go with the Proraso today to ward off the Rickets (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showpost.php?p=60733&postcount=47)!:biggrin:

[Scotto]

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

Shave: Merkur Futur with "Summa" PtCr blade
Shavemac "Scotto Special"
Tabac soap
QED DVH20
D.R. Harris Aftershaving Milk

Penhaligon's LP#9 EdT

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3333

[DoubleE]

Merkur long-handle classic w/Feather blade
Edwin Jagger for C&E best
C&E Sienna shaving soap
QED DaVinci water
C&E Sienna ASB
C&E Sienna EDT

[Dennis]

1960 Fatboy
Swede - Day 4 or 5, either way it was done after this shave
Scrubby Chubby Super
Honeybee Oak Moss
QED Da Vinci Water
Feather Kanwa ASB
SCS B&B Bay Rum with a Twist

Lost concentration right at the end doing touch ups and jammed the corner of the blade into the moustache area. Ouch - haven't bled like that in a while.

Dennis

[TraderJoe]

SR 3124 SilverTip
Feather Saftey Razor
Feather DE Blade
OLIVIA King Kong :001_tt1:
Weleda ASBalsam :drool:
SCS Sandalwood EDT

The Weleda "balsam" is like ambrosia for the face.

[Dinder1]

Shavemac razor w/ feather blade ( Proraso Pre in the shower )
Kent BK4
Trumper Coconut SC
QED Da Vinci Water
Baxter ASB

[kozulich]

Solingen Revisor 5/8 french point straight
Russian Leather Strop
American Crew pre shave oil
Honeybee mountain Meadow soap
no-name hand-me-down antique boar bristle brush
Proraso Aftershave balm

Results: BBS everywhere except left and right of the adam's apple - my trouble spots. Those areas are really tough/akward to get with a str8.
Razor burn: moderate
Nicks: none

[Suzuki]

Merkur slant/Derby blade
Simpson Rover pure badger
St Charles New Spice
Alum
Thayers a/s
De Vergulde Hand a/s balm
Arden Sandalwood edt

[Austin]

Trumpers razor
Rooney brush
SaintCharles Orange Vetiver shave soap
Baxter Balm
Crown Perfumery Spiced Limes EDT

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3340

[russellnyc]

Cetaphil facial cleanser
Hot shower
Trumper's Violet
Merkur Silvertip
Merkur 1904 Open Comb
Merkur Platinum (new)
Trumper's Coral Skin Food
Acqua di Parma Colonia

A shave for the record book, closer and more comfortable than I ever though possible. After doing some facial re-thinking yesterday, I altered my direction for the 1st and 2nd reduction passes (realized that shaving north/south is really like an oblique pass on my face. So I shaved east/west west/east instead, and saved north/south for the second pass. Against the grain pass went west/east east/west rather than south/north as usual. By that time I got to the against the grain pass, it was like satin (rather than gravel, as usual). Wow!

[boboakalfb]

Merkur Slant-Derby Extra
C&E Best Badger
C&E Sienna Shave Soap
AOS Alum Block
Thayers Lavender WH
C&E Sienna ASB
C&E Sienna EDT

[letterk]

Merkur Classic w/ Derby
Vulfix 403
SCS Cool Lime Soap
Trumpers Limes Skin Food
SCS B&B Bay Rum w/ a Twist

[jduffy]

Gillette Tech w/ CVS Blade
C&E Pure Badger Travel Brush
Proraso Shaving Cream
Proraso ASB

Old Spice (Old School Style)

[Scorpio]

Yesterday:
Hot towel
Proraso pre/post cream
AOS Fine badger brush w/glycerin soap
T&H ROSE
Gillette Slim w/Israeli
Witch Hazel
Nivea ASB
T&H 1805

Today
Hot towel
Proraso pre
AOS Fine badger brush w glycerin soap
GFT Rose
Gillette Fat Boy w/Israeli
Witch Hazel
Nivea for Men ASB
T&H 1805

[tjkirch]

Merkur 1904 w/ fresh Derby blade
SR-204 brush
Proraso pre/post
Taylor's Avocado SC
Thayer's Lavender WH
Proraso pre/post

[JMT]

Shave Late Wednesday Night.

Merkur Futur
Derby Blade (day 3)
Proraso Pre
Lightsfoot Pine
Sharps Toner
Sharps AS gel

Horrible shave. Horrible Lather. It would have been a complete failure except some of the hair on my face was shorter than when I started the shave. From the start the shave did not feel right. I just cold not get into the groove. Perhaps the shaving gods were punishing me for skipping my workout.:blushing: If this is the ramification of skipping a single workout I will be in great shape by Christmas.

[TomH]

Thursday:

-Merkur Classic Open Comb w. US Personna
-Mü-Mac Silvertip
-Taylor's Sandalwood sc
-Swiss Pitralon A/S
-OLIVIA's A/S balm > moisturizer

Good shave today, but a little late, now I go to bed 'cause I'm really :Yawn: :closedeye

Thomas

[Quagmire]

Merkur HD w/derby
Vulfix 2197
Taylor's Almond cream (got to be my favorite)
DaVinci Aqua
Proraso ASB

[rustyblade]

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10494/IMG_2477-small.JPG

[javyn]

Proraso Pre
Shavemac 562
Proraso cream
NWC fixed Injector
Dickinson's WH
Will G Sandalwood A/S balm

[jazzbass]

No shower before shave
Cetaphil Face Wash
Proraso Pre
Merkur HD w/ fresh Feather
Futur Silvertip
GFT Violet Sample from Charles
Shower
Dicksons Witch Hazel
Musgo Real AS
GFT Coral Skin Food


My first time with the HD after using a Futur for about a month, and got an amazing shave. BBS:thumbup: I am finding that I am getting better shaves BEFORE I shower. Go figure.

Dave

[madmedic]

Merkur Slant Bar/Derby Extra
Shavemac 23mm in Finest
Taylors St James SC
GFT Alum Block
T&H Classic A/S Balm
Proraso Blue Orchid Hair Tonic

Taylors St James Cologne

Brian

[Jonnybc]

Gillette Fatboy with Swedish Gillette blade
Kent BK12
Proraso Green Shave Cream
Alum Block
Proraso ASB
Trufitt and Hill Trafalgar Cologne

[Stauff]

Friday:

shower w/ Yardley English lavender soap
Weleda rosemary shampoo

GFT limes SF as pre-shave (before each Pass -thank you dr. Moss:smile: )
GFT coconut oil cream
Plisson Euro white 10
Merkur Futur
C&E Sandalwood AS balm
C&E Sandalwood deodorant
Yardley English lavender brillantine

[SSLStudio]

-Gillette Executive /Feather
-MAma Bear Dragon's Blood sample !
-Muhle superbadger pinsel
-PSO
-Thayers W/H Lavender
-Lacoste a/s ( Wow ! amazing scent)
-Ralph Lauren Romantic EDT for Men

another hit, this mama bear I would describe as " ORIENTALISK "


you lather it on and instantly you find yourself walking the dark crowdy streets of chinatown ,any chinatown ! with the lampoons lighted on, the dark alleys that hold those small kiosks that sell souvenirs but mostly.. those peking Ducks hanging from their claws by a rope.

You lather on for pass 2.. oh the whiff of Orientalisk...you find yourself infront of another kiosk where the guy tries to sell you blood of a fresh alive snake it will help your libido the man says!
Oh you just walk by the kiosk, because your libido is fine it is DRAGONS BLOOD YOUR USING ! thank you sir I am fine !

[crackstar]

Rene, I also have the Dragon's Blood soap, I'd describe it as exotic, and spicy! The scent suits me just fine, because I have a swarthy, olive skin, so my body chemistry would take to the scent well. Somebody who's light might not be able to enjoy it. My wife doesn't like the scent on me, but that's her opinion. Anyway, what did I shave with today? Let's see!

Omega brush
Merkur Progress
Gold-Dachs Spezial shaving soap
St-Ives Intensive Relief moisturizer
Grey Flannel edt

Jeff

[jduffy]

Gillette Tech w/ CVS Blade
C&E Pure Badger Travel Brush
Proraso Green Tube Cream
Proraso ASB
Old Spice (Whistling as I walk to work)

[Scorpio]

Hot towel
Proraso pre/post cream
AOS Pure Badger Brush w/ a touch of glycerin soap
Gillette Slim w/Israeli
T&H Trafalgar
Witch Hazel
Neutrogena ASB and Nivea ASB
T&H 1805 EDT

[Quagmire]

Gillette Tech w/wilkinson
vulfix 2197
SCS Very "V" Cream (smells great)
Witch Hazel w/lavendar eo
proraso asb
styptic pencil (had a few nick's http://www.v-rodforums.com/forums/images/smilies/hiding.gif)

[ameetmedi]

Proraso Pre in the Shower.. Very Cooling..

Simpsons Chubby 2 Best
CF LIME Cream
Harris Arlington Splash
CAR Green Tea & Lime A/S
T&H Limes EDT
Vision/Derby(Shave 2)
Moss Scuttle

[TraderJoe]

SR 3124
Feather Safety Razor
Feather Blade
*Crema Sapone Cella :drool::drool::drool::drool::drool:
Weleda ASB

Wow, this soap is incredible! 5 out of 5 on the drool-o-meter.

Ingredients:
Coconut Oil (Cocos Nucifera), Beef Tallow (Tallow), Stearic acid (Stearic Acid), Kalium Hidroxide (Potassium Hidroxide), Natronlauge (Sodium Hidroxide), Wasser (Aqua), Kalium Carbonat (Potassium Carbonate), Parfum

I think its the beef tallow, but this stuff lathers so thick and easily. Close, comfortable shave is the end result. Not for vegans though.

TOM - Thank You!

[Ironman]

NWC Fixed Head Injector with Schick blade
SR-230
Proraso Pre/Post as Pre-Shave
Palmolive Lather Shaving Cream
Burts Bees Lavender Complexion Mist
Brave Soldier Code Blue Aftershave Gel

I've been using this rig all week with passable shaves. I just can't seem to get the lather where I'd like it to be with the Palmolive. It's plenty hydrated, and it doesn't dry out, but I can't get it as thick as I'd like it. Decent enough though, and the price is right! I'm about half way though the tube, and I'll finish it, but I probably won't pick up a replacement tube. There's too much other stuff I want to try! :biggrin:

[Dinder1]

Proraso pre shave ( in the shower )
Shavemac razor w/feather blade
C&E Best
Honey Bee Vetyver SS
Thayer's Rose
Proraso ASB

[ponyplayer]

Friday:

Gillette 40's SS w/ new UK Wilkinson blade
Bic Metal -new-
Shavemac brush (older?-unknown model)
AOS Lavender cream (tube)
QED Lavender H2O
Em'S WoodStock balm (sample)

Atkinson English Lavender edt (sample)

Pretty lousy shave today and I don't know why.
The Wilkinson blade seemed pretty rough and left my neck irritated.
First shave with the Shavemac brush. I don't know what model this is as it is not listed on the website (will post pictures...maybe someone can id this brush). The brush is very nice and generates an awesome amount of lather.

Can't wait to try again for a better shave.

Have a great weekend.

Patrick

[webguru24]

Merkur Futur w/Merkur blade (third use)
C&E Brush
Mama Bear's Lime Oil Soap
Pinaud Clubman A/s lotion (classic barbershop smell)

[SLider]

Merkur HD/Derby
Shavemac 30mm silvertip

Proraso pre in the shower
GFT extract of limes before each pass
GFT coconut oil cream
CAR peppermint cutting balm for touch ups
CAR sage tonic and peppermint AS balm
One last dab of the limes skin food

The end result was fantastic. Not sure how great the limes work before each pass, I didn't notice a difference while shaving, but between that and the peppermint cutting balm, my skin is WAY soft. I'll be shaving this weekend with out the skin food, to see if it helps, or if it's all in the cutting balm.

[tjkirch]

Merkur 1904 w/ Derby blade (day 2)
SR-204 brush
Proraso pre/post
QED Tangerine & Spearmint soap
Thayer's Lavender WH
Proraso pre/post
Some old Drakkar Noir cologne

Good shave today. Not BBS, but smooth with no irritation.

[TomH]

Friday:

-Merkur HD w.Merkur blade
-SMF II brush
-Williams Mug Shaving Soap placed in a Barbershop Mug
-Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue A/S
-St.Bernhardt Herren Gesichts Creme > for moisturization

Thomas

[Chagidiel]

Friday :cool:

Merkur 34c HD
Wilkinson Blade
Muehle Pinsel SB
Wilkinson Blue soap
Man Cool AS

[Austin]

Trumper Razor
Simpsons brush
Floris Santal shave cream
Lucky Tiger toner
Floris Santal EDT

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3341

[htownmmm]

Gillette FatBoy

Derby Blade

Proraso Cream

Savile Row 220 silvertip

Alum Block

Dickinson's Witch Hazel

B&B Bay Rum with a Twist

[g8orshavr]

Merkur Vision w/ Feather Blade
Merkur "Vision" Silvertip Brush
Mama Bear Hydrogen Soap
Alum Block
AOS Unscented A/S Balm

[kozulich]

Rene, I also have the Dragon's Blood soap, I'd describe it as exotic, and spicy! The scent suits me just fine, because I have a swarthy, olive skin, so my body chemistry would take to the scent well. Somebody who's light might not be able to enjoy it. My wife doesn't like the scent on me, but that's her opinion. Anyway, what did I shave with today? Let's see!

Omega brush
Merkur Progress
Gold-Dachs Spezial shaving soap
St-Ives Intensive Relief moisturizer
Grey Flannel edt

Jeff

How's that Gold-Dachs? It sounds good.

Orest

[crackstar]

Orest, it's without any exaggeration, one of the nicest-smelling, richest, creamiest-lathering soaps I ever used. It's so soothing to sensitive skin, and provides excellent moisturization. I have a brutal beard, but when I shave with Gold-Dachs, even a one pass shave like I did this morning is more than sufficient to clean me up real good. I could feel my stubble just starting to grow back, and I shaved at 7:00 this morning. The problem is, it's not a cheap brand, and it's becoming very rare, so it's a soap that I use just occasionally, when I want to give myself a treat.

Jeff

[AACJ]

SMF I Shave Brush
Merkur Classic Long Handle with Feather DE blade
Truefitt and Hill 1805 Shave Cream

Truefitt and Hill 1805 Cologne

[rustyblade]

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10494/IMG_2499-small.JPG

[jazzbass]

No shower before shave
Cetaphil Face Wash
GFT Coral Skin Food s Pre
Merkur HD w/ fresh Derby
Futur Silvertip
50-50 mix of GFT Sandalwood and C&E Sweet Almond Oil
Shower
Dicksons Witch Hazel
Proraso ASB
GFT Coral Skin Food

Another amazing BBS shave. The HD rocks! I had some GFT Sandalwood cream that I wasn't all that fond of, and some C&E Sweet Almond Oil cream that was drying out, so I mixed them together. HOLY CRAP! :yikes: Lather explosion. Scent was great as well IMHO. Slick & cushiony. Got lots of hugs & kisses from my fiance.:001_wub: LIFE IS GOOD

[TraderJoe]

Great pic Richard :thumbup1:

Question...do you take the blade out of Feather after every use?

[rustyblade]

Great pic Richard :thumbup1:

Question...do you take the blade out of Feather after every use?

Thanks for the encouragement.

No, I use an Injector blade which is shorter than a standard Feather AC blade. I had a Feather AC RG a while ago and I tried it with the ProGuard blades and decided it wasn't for me. Then Andy came along on SMF and announced how he has been getting great shaves using an Injector blade in the Feather AC. Sharp but very forgiving unlike Pro and SuperPro blades. This sounded like just the ticket, so I reinvested in a Feather AC DX (I sold my original RG to Art!). I love this combo, very smooth, easy to learn, and you have to do something really goofy to cut yourself. Within 3 shaves I was going against the grain and getting BBS shaves. I get a nick here and there from time to time, but nothing bad. The only "problem" is that the Injector blade is shorter and you have to centre it in the Feather's grip because it is semi-circle on the inside. This leaves the blade about 4mm from the end, but it doesn't really matter that much.

[AACJ]

Richard,

Since you've had both the RG and the DX, did you notice any discernable difference in the shave quality of these razors? What blades are you using now other than the Injector blades?

My RG is on loan to a guy at work who wanted to try straights after I got him to switch to a DE, brush and nice shave cream. But I can't wait till I get it back!!


Thanks for the encouragement.

No, I use an Injector blade which is shorter than a standard Feather AC blade. I had a Feather AC RG a while ago and I tried it with the ProGuard blades and decided it wasn't for me. Then Andy came along on SMF and announced how he has been getting great shaves using an Injector blade in the Feather AC. Sharp but very forgiving unlike Pro and SuperPro blades. This sounded like just the ticket, so I reinvested in a Feather AC DX (I sold my original RG to Art!). I love this combo, very smooth, easy to learn, and you have to do something really goofy to cut yourself. Within 3 shaves I was going against the grain and getting BBS shaves. I get a nick here and there from time to time, but nothing bad. The only "problem" is that the Injector blade is shorter and you have to centre it in the Feather's grip because it is semi-circle on the inside. This leaves the blade about 4mm from the end, but it doesn't really matter that much.

[BeachBum]

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/9900/shaveuy0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[rtaylor61]

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/9900/shaveuy0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Is the small brush for the mustache area? :001_tt2:

Very creative!

Randy

[BeachBum]

Is the small brush for the mustache area? :001_tt2:

Very creative!

Randy

Ha :laugh: That's one of THE LADS there's another one around somewhere
and yes they like a close shave:biggrin:

[rtaylor61]

Ha :laugh: That's one of THE LADS there's another one around somewhere
and yes they like a close shave:biggrin:

I guess it could be your travel brush!

Randy

[BeachBum]

http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/4707/dsc00095js7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[rtaylor61]

http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/4707/dsc00095js7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

THAT'S what I'm talking about! :thumbup:

Randy

[roughrider]

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10494/IMG_2499-small.JPG


Great shot Rich. What did you use to shoot it? Setup?

[Jonnybc]

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10494/IMG_2499-small.JPG

Excellent photo!

[Jonnybc]

Gillette Superspeed with Swedish Gillette blade.
Kent BK4
Palmoive Shaving Cream
Alum Block
Nivea Sensitive ASB
Trumper Spanish Leather Cologne

[Ashe]

Shower:
Herbal Essences shampoo
Savon de Marseilles palmoil soap block

Shave:
Merkur Classic Long Handle with Derby Extra blade (day 4)
Edwin Jagger Best Badger
Geo F Trumper's Violet shaving cream
Alum Block
Sofri Moisturize Concentrate cream

Nivea Sensitive deo
Laura Biagiotto ROMA cologne

First day of the weekend I wanted to give myself a big treat. Took a long hot shower during which my shaving bowl, brush soak can (with brush in it) and a hot towel were heated up in my sink full of very hot water. Geo F. Trumper's Violet lathers great and its scent is fabulous! Did a quick towel technique for only half a minute seen the fact that my face was still hot and wet from the shower.

Trumper's Violet cream has great lubrication and my 3 pass shave gave me a very enjoyable result! Not perfectly BBS but a very light amount of stubble. Still working on the perfect technique so I'm not overdoing it.

[madmedic]

Merkur Slant Bar/Euro Gillette
Kent BK4
SCS Very V Shave Cream
GFT Alum Block
T&H Classic A/S Balm

SCS Very V Cologne

First time using this cream and I was impressed. Fantastic scent. The cologne will last ages...its quite potent, so use sparingly.Wonderful dry down fragrance.

Brian

[crackstar]

Wilkinson Sword brush
Merkur Vision
Ingram shaving cream
St-Ives Intensive Relief moisturizer
Mennen Skin Bracer Original aftershave

Jeff

[rustyblade]

Richard,

Since you've had both the RG and the DX, did you notice any discernable difference in the shave quality of these razors? What blades are you using now other than the Injector blades?

My RG is on loan to a guy at work who wanted to try straights after I got him to switch to a DE, brush and nice shave cream. But I can't wait till I get it back!!

Tell you the truth, no, not really. Although I never got up close and personal as much with the RG as I do now with my DX. The stainless steel has a different feel and sometimes I grip the blade where it says Artist Club (sorry, I don't know the proper name of that area) and I suppose the fine lettering does offer more grip. I think the DX offers more of that "cold steel" feel on your face.

As far as looks, no contest, the stainless steel DX is a beauty. That alone give you a better shave, no? I was either going to get the Teak handled RG or the poly handled DX. I'm glad I made the choice I did to spend the extra $50. I plan to keep this one for a long time :) and the poly handle can take it. I couldn't afford to spring for the Teak DX.

Sell that RG to your friend, and get the DX. If you love the Feather that much, treat yourself. Christmas is around the corner, you know...

I have only used the Injector blades so far. I did buy a pack of Pro blades with the razor but I haven't used any. Tell you the truth, I am a little afraid. I'm still perfecting my technique, and honestly, the Injector blades are giving me a perfect shave at the moment. If it ain't broke don't fix it right? Nothing gets as close as the Feather going against the grain. If I shave later in the day (as I usually do), I wake up the next morning still smooth.

[Chagidiel]

Saturday

Hmm another working weekend.. In a rush..

Gillette Slim Adj.
Lord blade
Muehle Pinsel SB
Mama Bear Dragons Blood Soap :001_tt1: :001_tt1: :001_tt1: (SOO GOOD)

Mama Bear Dragons Blood Cologne :em2200: Ohh This is almost too good, that lingering (all day) scent. It gotta be one of the best :biggrin:

[TraderJoe]

Thanks for the encouragement.

No, I use an Injector blade which is shorter than a standard Feather AC blade. I had a Feather AC RG a while ago and I tried it with the ProGuard blades and decided it wasn't for me. Then Andy came along on SMF and announced how he has been getting great shaves using an Injector blade in the Feather AC. Sharp but very forgiving unlike Pro and SuperPro blades. This sounded like just the ticket, so I reinvested in a Feather AC DX (I sold my original RG to Art!). I love this combo, very smooth, easy to learn, and you have to do something really goofy to cut yourself. Within 3 shaves I was going against the grain and getting BBS shaves. I get a nick here and there from time to time, but nothing bad. The only "problem" is that the Injector blade is shorter and you have to centre it in the Feather's grip because it is semi-circle on the inside. This leaves the blade about 4mm from the end, but it doesn't really matter that much.

Richard, thanks for the info...this is quite interesting. I just got a Feather RG with all the different blades to try out. I am looking forward to my first shave with a straight, but I decided not to give a "go" today as I am going to a bar to watch NotreDame game tonight. Sticking with the Feather DE for one more day, as a safe bet.

I am wondering, however, if instead of starting with feather pro blades in my RG, if I should use one of my Shick Injectors? It seems like that'll give me a chance to get acquainted with the RG before using a more aggressive blade.

Anyhow, today's shave:

SR 3124 Silvertip
Feather Safety Razor
Feather Blade
ARKO Berber Tras Sabunu (soap stick)
ITALIAN FLOID AS Splash (thank you Tom :badger: )

GO ND!!!:a11: :a50:

[rustyblade]

I am wondering, however, if instead of starting with feather pro blades in my RG, if I should use one of my Shick Injectors? It seems like that'll give me a chance to get acquainted with the RG before using a more aggressive blade.


Starting with the Injector blade is good advice.

[rustyblade]

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10494/IMG_2531-small.JPG

[Scotto]

Shower: Baxters Italian Lime-pomegranite body wash, Nancy Boy shampoo, conditioner, and face wash

Shave:
Merkur Futur with "Summa" stainless blade (not shown)
SR-208 brush
AOS Lavender
Taylor no.74 Victorian Lime aftershave
Trumper Limes skin food

T&H West Indian Limes EdT (thanks, B&B!) :drool:
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3351

[TomH]

Saturday:

-Merkur Classic LH w.DERBY blade(2)
-Mühle badger brush
-RS Co. Shaving Oil
-Taylor Shave Shop shave cream
-Taylor Sandalwood A/S

Thomas

[webguru24]

Merkur Futur w/fresh Swedish Gillette
C&E Brush
Proraso green tube
Thayer's Witch Hazel
Pinaud Bay Rum

Awesome shave. I'm trying the first blade from letterk's sampler pack.

[javyn]

I tried the Proraso Pre in the shower like DJ said...and WOW. It feels really great! And seemed to actually make my hairs stick out more.

Unfortunately that's where the good ended. I tried to squeeze an 8th day out of the injector blade....bad idea, ground my neck up pretty bad. I'm going to have to take this labor day weekend off from shaving as well as work! :mad:

Shower: Grandpa's Pine Tar soap
Salux body wash cloth


Shave:
Proraso Pre
NWC fixed injector & Schick blade
Shavemac 562
Will G Lime emerald soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
lots of Jason's Aloe Gel on my poor hamburgered neck
Nivea Sensitive A/S balm

Old Spice cologne

A beautiful thing...
http://home.houston.rr.com/johnavery/images/sotd9206.jpg

[madmedic]

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10494/IMG_2531-small.JPG

Hi Richard....is the Mitchell's much different from the Kent Soap?

Brian

[ameetmedi]

Proraso in the Shower
Vision w/Derby (shave 3)
SR 3226
Harris Arlington Cream/Splas/Milk

Pure heaven

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3352

[Scotto]

Some awesome pictures this week!!

[rustyblade]

Hi Richard....is the Mitchell's much different from the Kent Soap?

Brian

That is actually bath soap. But Mitchells do make Kent's shave soap. I was told the bath soap smells the same as Mitchells' shave soap, but unfortunately does not smell the same as Kent. I love Kent shave soap BTW and the way it is scented, it is a wonderful delicate scent.

[madmedic]

I love Kent shave soap BTW.



I think I had worked that one out:biggrin1: I am afraid I have so much of it....it is going to be a Family Heirloom!!!!


Brian

[rustyblade]

I think I had worked that one out:biggrin1: I am afraid I have so much of it....it is going to be a Family Heirloom!!!!


Brian

I have a total of 5 Kent soaps, 1 in use. Is that so wrong? :rolleyes:

[madmedic]

I have a total of 5 Kent soaps, 1 in use. Is that so wrong? :rolleyes:


Can't argue as the stats match mine exactly!!!! Its all the other stuff that's the problem:biggrin:


Brian

[Dinder1]

Proraso pre shave ( in the shower )
Shavemac razor w/feather blade
Omega silvertip
KMF Cool Mint SC
QED Da Vinci Water
Proraso ASB

[tjkirch]

Shower: Honeybee Dreamsicle shampoo, Raspberry Cream conditioner, Lavender Vanilla shea butter soap

Shave:
Merkur 1904 w/ Derby blade (day 3)
SR-204 brush
Proraso pre/post
Honeybee CoolWater soap :001_smile
Nancy Boy ASB :frown:

(Just imagine a wonderful picture here, like the above posts...)

I was quite impressed with the Honeybee products I just received. The shaving soap was quite effective - good lather and great protection. I'm not sure I'd get the CoolWater scent again, but it is pleasant, subdued. The bar soap was quite nice - the scent was also subdued, but luscious, and the soap was smooth and moisturizing.

The shampoo and conditioner deserve their own paragraph. If you like fruity, creamy scents, these are to die for. The scents lasted longer than other shampoos and conditioners I've used. They're both very effective, as well - my hair was very soft and clean afterwards. From an efficacy standpoint, after my first use, I think they worked just as well as Nancy Boy products.

I gave the Nancy Boy ASB a :frown: because I've used it a handful of times now and just don't understand it. It's called "Cooling Aftershave Gel," but it doesn't cool and doesn't do much after a shave. It doesn't leave me feeling moisturized or refreshed like an ASB should.

[Ironman]

NWC Fixed Head Injector Razor w Schick blade
SR-230
Proraso Pre/Post as Pre
Palmolive Lather Shaving Cream
Burts Bees Lavender Complexion Mist
Lacoste Essential ASB
Lacoste Essential EDT

Had a late shave today because SWMBO and I were meeting friends for dinner. Maybe it was luck, maybe the stars were in alignment, or maybe it was my more diligent whipping of the lather in the bowl before applying - but I got a FANTASTIC shave. No irritation what so ever. Just BBS cheeks and neck. Even the hollows of my neck on either side of my adams apple that are so tricky to get smooth came clean.

Don't you just love it when it all comes together! :cool:

[Austin]

Trumpers razor
SaintCharles brush
SaintCharles Lime shave cream
Hermes Eau D'Orange Verte EDT

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3358

[AACJ]

SMF I Shave Brush
Merkur Classic with Feather DE blade
Taylor of Old Bond Street - Mr. Taylors Shave Cream

Penhaligons - LP #9 Cologne

[scarface]

Saturday:
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e125/myt_mouse28/IMG_0068-1.jpg

[remo72tg]

Saturday,

Sharps scrub
Merkur Futur w/Feather
T&H Pre-shave oil
Shavemac XL brush
T&H Rose cream
Baxter ASB

Great Shave, T&H Rose cream smells great.

[Chagidiel]

Sunday

Gillette Slim Adjustable
Derby Blade
Merkur Futur Silvertip
Muehle-Pinsel Almond soap

Mama Bear Dragons Blood Cologne

First Shave with a Derby, Really Nice and Smooth. Good BBS shave:biggrin1:

[Jonnybc]

Merkur Slant Bar with Tesco Blade
Kent BK4
Real Shaving Co Moisturising Shaving Cream
Alum Block
Real Shaving Co ASB
Trumper's Sandalwood Cologne

[Stauff]

shower w/ Bronnley body care soap

GFT limes SF as preshave
C&E Sandalwood soap
Plisson Euro white 10
Merkur Futur w/ Gilette blade
C&E sandalwood AS balm
C&E Sandalwood deodorant

[madmedic]

Merkur Slant Bar/Euro Gillette
Vulfix 2233 in Super
Kent Soap
Alum Block
T&H Classic A/S Balm

LT Piver Cuir de Russie Lotion

Brian

[Dinder1]

Proraso Pre ( in the shower )
Shavemac razor w/Feather blade
Omega Horn Silvertip
Floris JF SC
Thayer's Rose
SCS ASB

[Quagmire]

Merkur HD w/derby (day 3)
MÜHLE best badger
Nancy Boy shave cream
Witch hazel w/peppermint eo
Nancy Boy aftershave gel
Bath & Body Glacier Bay cologne

(guess I'm a nancy boy know?)

[Scotto]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3362

[SSLStudio]

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10494/IMG_2499-small.JPG


You make some great digi pictures what is the camera your using ?

[SSLStudio]

Proraso Pre ( in the shower )
Shavemac razor w/Feather blade
Omega Horn Silvertip
Floris JF SC
Thayer's Rose
SCS ASB


What are you guys doing with the pre proraso in the shower did I miss some new kinky way of prep ? :eek:

[rustyblade]

You make some great digi pictures what is the camera your using ?

Thanks!

I am using a Canon Digital Rebel XT with a Canon F2.8 60mm Macro lens.

Soon to be upgraded to a Rebel XTi. :)

[rustyblade]

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10494/IMG_2545-small.JPG

[Ashe]

Richard, is that a Gillette Rocket? It seems to be in excellent condition!

[rustyblade]

Richard, is that a Gillette Rocket? It seems to be in excellent condition!

Yes, it is a 1954. It was new old stock when I bought it. Case, instructions and everything. I think this style was only sold in France.

[Dinder1]

What are you guys doing with the pre proraso in the shower did I miss some new kinky way of prep ? :eek:
I just like to apply the Proraso Pre towards the end of my shower, letting the heat and steam do it's magic with the Proraso.
Cheers, DJ.

[SSLStudio]

I just like to apply the Proraso Pre towards the end of my shower, letting the heat and steam do it's magic with the Proraso.
Cheers, DJ.

So you are actually standing in the shower applying the pre and then shower further on with the proraso working your beard?

strange , I usualy take a HOT shower. come out of the shower apply proraso pre and then start to whip up fresh lather while the pre does its work...hmmmm

[crackstar]

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

Jeff

[scarface]

Gillette Rocket/Derby
Vulfix #41 Silver Tip
Taylors Avocado
Proraso Pre-shave
Thayers Extra Strength
Charles Tyrwhitt A/S
GFT Coral Skin Food

Tommy Jeans EDT

My first shave with a Rocket and it was actually pretty decent. Not as close as my fatboy but for a fixed head razor it does it's job well. I found this razor to be more aggressive but not as aggressive as a Aristocrat for example.

All in all a great shave.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e125/myt_mouse28/IMG_0061.jpg

[javyn]

Instead of not shaving today and healing from that injector butchery, I compromised and used a M3T. It's pretty foolproof around the neck area with the pivoting head, so I can heal and shave at the same time. Yay!

Shower:
KMF Olive Oil bar
Proraso Pre

Shave:
Tabac cream
Shavemac 562 (Pure)
Mach 3 Turbo w/ aftermarket handle
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Will G Sandalwood A/S balm
http://home.houston.rr.com/johnavery/images/sotd9306.jpg

[TomH]

Sunday:

-Gillette Adj.FatBoy w. SHARP blade (4th shave)
-Mü-Mac Silvertip
-PSO Shaving Oil
-ARKO Commando sc
-Swiss Pitralon
-St. Bernhardt Herren Gesichtscreme

Thomas

[jduffy]

Did a comparison of the Personna blades in two razors:
Merkur Classic Long Handle
Gillette Tech

C&E Sweet Almond Oil
C&E Pure Badger Travel Brush
Baxter of California
Old Spice Cologne

The Merkur was frightening. Felt like it was pulling not cutting.
The Gillette was fine with such a cheap blade. Interesting.

[Gatorade]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/Gator_b8/IMG_5123.jpg

Sunday- SMF International Shave Day "Rocket &Taylors":

Hot Shower No Scrub

Shavemac Silvertip
Taylor Shave Shop
Gillette Rocket Razor
Derby 1st shave
3 Pass

Penaud Clubman
Penhaligon's English Fern

[rtaylor61]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3364
Simpson PJ2 Best Badger (maiden voyage today!)
Merkur HD Classic
Arko Shaving Cream
J/A/S/O/N 6-in-1 A/S Balm

Randy

[tjkirch]

Merkur 1904 w/ Derby blade (day 4)
SR-204 brush
Honeybee CoolWater soap
Thayer's Lavender WH
Proraso pre/post

Very close shave today with no irritation. I did three normal passes (with, across, against) and a special, magic touchup pass. I rinsed all the soap off and did careful touchup with just water. Let me tell you... it was closer than I've had before, with no ill effects.

[letterk]

Merkur Classic w/ Derby
EJ Medium Silvertip
Honeybee Spa Issey Miyake soap
Thayer's Lavender
Issey Miyake L'eau D'Issey Homme