SOTD September 18 - September 24

[Jonnybc]

Trumper Warwick Handled DE Razor
Vulfix 2235 Silvertip
Trumper Limes Cream
Alum Block
Trumper Limes Skin Food
Acqua di Parma Cologne

[pcxpe]

EJ Best Badger
Merkur HD with Swedish Gillette N-S 2*E-W
Castle & Forbes Pre Shave Oil
Castle & Forbes Lavendel Oil Shaving Cream
Alum Block
Taylors A/S Balm


_______
Peter

[joel]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3607

[Chagidiel]

Monday

Merkur 34c HD
Rotbart Blade
No-name Replacement Brush (May be badger ??)
Erasmic Sticksoap

Had to use a no-name cheap brush since my Muehle is going back to producer for a fix up.. Darn thing is shedding like h"#&%. I will need more brushes.. But a nice shave anyways..

[AACJ]

SMF I Shave Brush
Merkur Classic with Feather DE blade
Proraso Shaving Cream

Truefitt and Hill 1805 Cologne

[Jonnybc]

I've already started this week's SOTD here (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=6085).

[Tinzien]

Prorase pre-shave in the shower
Coates Tea Tree creme
Alum block
Thayer's Rose Witch Hazel
Trumpers Coral Skin Food

N/S pass only

[Tinzien]

Oooohh.... Moderator vs Personality Czar... who will win the SOTD Battle Royal?!

Leeeeeeeets get reaaaaaaady to reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeppppplllllllyyyyyyy!!!!

:biggrin:

[Ashe]

Shower:
Herbal Essences Shampoo (Rosemary, Jasmine and orange flavor)
Savon de Marseille palmoil based soap

Shave:
Merkur Classic Long Handle w/ Derby Extra (day 5) -- switched to Sharp blade after first pass
EJ Best Badger
Roger & Gallet's shaving soap
Nivea Extra Mild AS balm
SOFRI Cool Concentrated Moisturizing balm

Tommy Hilfiger Freedom Eau De Toillette

An enjoyable shave but now I know for sure that my Derby's will only be used for 4 days. The 5th shave was pulling a bit. I then switched over to a new Sharp blade but the pulling remained. I will try the same blade tomorrow and if necessary another one, but I'm not really experiencing the smoothness the other shavers are experiencing. I'll report again tomorrow. :001_smile

[AACJ]

I've already started this week's SOTD here (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=6085).

Sorry Mr Personality, I did not see it, although I thought I looked.

[Jim]

TOOBS Lavender&HBS Oceania
Little Sunshine
1959 Fatboy w/ Feather
Rosewater
Purpose A/s
PS

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3608 (http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=3608&original=1&c=7)

[Jonnybc]

Sorry Mr Personality, I did not see it, although I thought I looked.

Hahahaha

I can't make it into a sticky unfortunately otherwise I would have...

[SLider]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3609

[crackstar]

Savile Row badger
Gillette adjustable
Olivia Bay Rum shaving cream
St-Ives Intensive Relief moisturizer
Yves Saint-Laurent Pour Homme edt

Jeff

[Scotto]

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

Shave:
Schick Injector with Schick blade
Rooney super
Salter Indian Sandalwood
Em's "balancing" AS splash
D.R. Harris aftershaving Milk

Floris Sandalwood EdT
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3600

[srajguru]

It's been a long learning curve- all delightfull of course.
But this Morning's shave was surprise - when I rubbed on the Baxters ASB- a smooth face- everywhere - under the chin and along the jaw..I couldn't believe it.

Merkur Progress - finally figured out the settings.(crank it all the way then back off) with a Derby blade.
Coral skin food - before ech pass of the lather.
Mr.Taylors shave cream sampler from Scotto- great lather.
Silvertip Badger brush - travel type (I was at the gym)
QED DaVinci water.
Baxters ASB and

Pinau Clubman A/S - wow

I have'nt felt my face this smooth for 35 years..

[crackstar]

Way to go Sraj! Doesn't it feel great?

Jeff

[ada8356]

Monday. Great start to the day and a great shave.

Merkur HD w/ Fresh Derby
Proraso Omega Brush
Proraso Pre/Post - Pre
Proraso Cream - Green Tube
Proraso Pre/Post - Post
Proraso ASB

Gotta a small theme working there....:biggrin:

[webguru24]

Merkur Futur w/Fresh Israeli
C&E BB Brush
Mama Bear's Ocean Rain Soap
Nivea a/s balm

[Dinder1]

Tech razor w/ Feather blade
Omega Elegant brush
AOS Sandalwood SC
Thayer Rose
C&M Sandalwood ASG
SCS Sandalwood EDT

A Sandalwood day, inspired by Scotto's Sandalwood week.

[Suzuki]

Schick G1 injector/Pella blade
Simpson Rover pure badger
Institute Karite shea butter soap
Alum block
Swiss Pitralon (thanks Tom)
Arden Sandalwood EDT

A great shave!

[Suzuki]

Tech razor w/ Feather blade
Omega Elegant brush
AOS Sandalwood SC
Thayer Rose
C&M Sandalwood ASG
SCS Sandalwood EDT

A Sandalwood day, inspired by Scotto's Sandalwood week.

How do you like the Sandalwood ASG and where did you get it - I didn't see it on the C&M website.

[Dinder1]

How do you like the Sandalwood ASG and where did you get it - I didn't see it on the C&M website.
I purchased the C&M after shave gel at a local shop, it was on sale so maybe it has been discontinued. I do like the ASG, it is nice and light, and not greasy at all.
Cheers, DJ.
Oh...did you get your coffee yet?

[Suzuki]

I purchased the C&M after shave gel at a local shop, it was on sale so maybe it has been discontinued. I do like the ASG, it is nice and light, and not greasy at all.
Cheers, DJ.
Oh...did you get your coffee yet?

Not yet - likely today or tomorrow.

Did your JM arrive?

[jduffy]

Gillette Fat Boy
Derby Blade
C&E Pure Badger Travel Brush
Proraso Green Tube
Proraso ASB
Old Spice

[TraderJoe]

Musgo PreShave Oil
Omega Boar Brush
'72 Gillette SS
Feather Blade (day 1)
Musgo Shave Cream
Musgo AS Splash

[ponyplayer]

Monday...[3 pass shave]

Merkur Progress w/Feather blade
Bic Metal
Simpson's Persian Jar 1 in best
Trumper's Coral SF
Trumper's Almond soap
SCS Rose/Bergamot hydrosol
D.R. Harris Pink a/s

Van Cleef and Arpels PH

I used the SF as a preshave today. How much of this are you guys using for each pass?

Great shave to start off the week. Have a great Monday.

Patrick

[Jim]

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

Shave:
Schick Injector with Schick blade
Rooney super
Salter Indian Sandalwood
Em's "balancing" AS splash
D.R. Harris aftershaving Milk

Floris Sandalwood EdT
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3600

Tell me you grow Dahlias also! When do you sleep?

[Dennis]

NB Shampoo
Herban Cowboy Shave soap in the shower

1935 Gillette Tech
Simpson Chubby#2 Super
QEDman Patchouli/Tea Tree/Peppermint Tub
John Varvatos Face Wash (sample), after the hot water rinse
Nancy Boy Butch EdT

That Varvatos wash was so moisturizing I did not need any balm. Me loves the Butch...

[Coche_y_bondhu]

Hello Slider,

Are you using the Feather Proguards in the Schick injector?

Have you tried the Ted Pella injector blades at $4.50 for 20? Very good blades.

Cheers,
Richard
Plano TX

[scarface]

Musgo Monday:
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e125/myt_mouse28/IMG_0212.jpg

[Quagmire]

Merkur HD w/derby
Muhle best badger
Proraso pre/post
Taylors lemon lime
Zar aftershave tonic
Nancy boy asg

[Scotto]

Tell me you grow Dahlias also! When do you sleep?
I don't, unfortunately.... :wink:

[AACJ]

Hahahaha

I can't make it into a sticky unfortunately otherwise I would have...

That's the advantage of being a moderator, I can merge posts, make stickies and delete threads.........It's good to be the king!!

[boboakalfb]

L'Occitane Cade Shoower Gel
Merkur HD-Derby Extra
C&E Best Badger
L'Occitane Cade Shave Soap
AOS Alum Block
Thayers Lavender WH
L'Occitane Cade ASB
Penhaligon's Endymion

[TomH]

Monday:

-Merkur 23c w. SUMMA blade (2)
-SMF II Silvertip
-J.M. Fraser's shaving cream (:thumbup: great:thumbup: )
-BOOSTER Aquarius A/S lotion (:001_cool: really:001_cool: )
-St.Bernhard Herren Gesichtscreme (smooooooooooooth)

A really great shave today, can't believe it, I love this Canadian stuff:thumbup:

Thomas

[TraderJoe]

Tommy Hilfiger Freedom Eau De Toillette


This is a great fragrance. Women seem to really enjoy it :ladysman:

[SLider]

Hello Slider,

Are you using the Feather Proguards in the Schick injector?

Have you tried the Ted Pella injector blades at $4.50 for 20? Very good blades.

Cheers,
Richard
Plano TX

Richard,

I've tried the pella blades as well, but have not been getting very good results with my injector shaves. This mornings was servicable, but I find that I get a lot more irritation with the injector than I do with a DE. My best results have been with the feather PG blades.

[jimkuhr]

By a strange coincidence and without realizing it was Scotto's week to report on Sandalwood products, I used the following this morning:

Merkur HD
T&H Super Turnback brush
Trumpers Sandlewood cream
NB AS Gel

This was my first try using a Sandalwood product and I was very pleased with the comfort of the shave. I have no idea how representative Trumpers is of "typical" Sandalwood scents but I really liked it, I was also a bit surprised that a very faint bit of the scent lingered for an hour or more, very pleasant.

All in all a nice start to the week and I'll look forward to hearing more from Scotto, I'm a real fan of Salter creams so I may have to make another purchase!

[Scorpio]

Hot towel
Proraso Pre/post
AOS Fine Badger
Gillette Fat Boy w/Derby----My first shave with the derby's
Taylor's Avocado
Witch Hazel
Nivea for Men ASB

[rustyblade]

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10494/IMG_0229.jpg

[tjkirch]

Merkur 1904 w/ Derby blade (day 2)
SR-204 brush
Proraso green tube
Thayer's Lavender WH
Proraso pre/post

Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet EDT

Another great shave from the Derby, and it was actually my first use of Proraso green tube - I was used to the soap. The cream gave a nice, rich lather. I realized how much I missed that cooling eucalyptus :drool:

[NMMB]

SOTD (Monday):

- Merkur Progress with Tesco blade
- Proraso Pre/Post (applied during the shower)*
- Proraso shave cream
- AOS alum block
- Proraso AS Splash

* This has been mentioned a bit here, so I thought that I would give it a try. The pre/post certainly feels nice and tingly while it sits for a long time, but I don't know if this is as effective as applying hair conditioner to the beard in the shower.

[castlecraver]

http://www.patweitzel.com/sotd/060918.jpg

[Jonnybc]

Merkur Slant Bar with Wilkinson Sword blade
Kent BK2
Kent Shaving Soap
Nivea Sensitive ASB
T&H Trafalger Cologne

[Ashe]

Shower:
Herbal Essences Shampoo (Rosemary, Jasmine and orange flavor)
Savon de Marseille palmoil based soap

Shave:
Merkur Classic Long Handle w/ Derby Extra (day 1)blade after first pass
EJ Best Badger
Roger & Gallet's shaving soap
Nivea Extra Mild AS balm
SOFRI Cool Concentrated Moisturizing balm

Tommy Hilfiger Freedom Eau De Toillette

[Ashe]

This is a great fragrance. Women seem to really enjoy it :ladysman:Yes indeed. It's a "fresh" light scent which isn't too strong but you notice the presence of it on your body throughout the day. As you said as well: it's a great fragrance!

[Stauff]

GFT Coconut cream
Plisson Euro white 10 (Now when will that Chubby 1 in super be coming along? :smile: )
Merkur LH w/ Gillette blade
GFT limes skin food
C&E sandalwood deo and EDT (I simply adore this fragrance)

[SSLStudio]

So Didnt feel like shaving on Sunday,Monday..so had some good challenge for the razor blade.

-Shower super Hot 8-10m.

-Fatboy/ Fresh Sharp blade
-Proraso pre (under shower used)
-Muhle SB pinsel
-Proraso Green tub. this lather just rocks I must use it more often.
-Thayers W/H LAvender
-PRoraso a/s milk this stuff rocks aswell next time im getting those big bottles
-Floris Sandalwood -sample.

Wow incredible I just get better shaves by atleast not shaving everyday well thats life I gotta accept it.
The Sharp had no difficulty at all the first pass it took so much off I would have even looked decent just having done 1 pass ! I couldnt believe my eyes but Im sure it had also to do with a very long proper prep.
1 tiny weeper thats all, 3 passes only and BBS no need for PSO which is a surprise by itself. ZERO burn not even a hint what I did was use the proraso lather quite alot on the face the last rinse..use it on the face while you rinse of your razor and clean everything up ! so it cools even further then the cold final RINSE :eek: :eek: Antartica......

The floris smells like freshly baked Xmass bread.. like a bit of Rum in it ?
you know the Xmas bread with raisins and amandel inside.. well just as long nobody takes a bite out of me on the street I should be fine...

1st pass setting 9
2nd pass setting 7
3rd pass 9 .

[SSLStudio]

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10494/IMG_0229.jpg


Just love this guys pics...had to say it again... :thumbup1:

[crackstar]

Omega brush
Dovo straight razor
Erasmic shaving soap
St-Ives Intensive Relief moisturizer
Santos de Cartier edt

a slow, delightful shave today! :smile: :biggrin:

Jeff

[ada8356]

Tuesday:

I'm still focusing on keeping things simple (ie fewer products)

Merkur HD w/ Derby
Free Zirh Bush
Tabac Soap
Alum
Baxter ASB

I was going to skip the Alum today also, but post shave I could tell that it would be a good idea to use... not like it takes that long anyway!

[webguru24]

Merkur Futur w/Israeli Personna (day 2)
C&E BB Brush
Mama Bear's Armani Type Black Code
Nivea a/s balm

I'm going to try to finish the week with the Israeli blade, but so far I've like this one the least from the sampler pack.

[Scorpio]

Hot towel
proraso pre/post
AOS Fine badger Travel Brush
AOS Lavender
Gillette Fat Boy w/ Derby
Witch Hazel
T&H 1805 cologne

[Quagmire]

Merkur HD w/derby
Vulfix 2197
Proraso pre/post
Taylor's Mr Taylor's (love this scent)
Zar aftershave tonic
Proraso asb

[Stauff]

[QUOTE=SSLStudio]you know the Xmas bread with raisins and amandel inside..[QUOTE]

That would be Stollen, filled with raisins and almonds (or more likely: marzipan). I like mine with small pieces of Turkish delight in it as well. :wink:

And how about some 'interpunctie' René?

[Scotto]

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

Shave:
Schick Injector with Schick blade
Simpsons Tulip 3
Trumpers Sandalwood Soap
QED DVH20
C&E Sandalwood ASB

Trumpers Sandalwood cologne
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3601

[ameetmedi]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3617

[TraderJoe]

Omega Boar Brush
'72 Gillette Superspeed
Feather DE Blade
ARKO Sensitive Cream :cool: :cool: :cool:
T&H Ultimate ASB
Pinaud Clubman EDC

[crackstar]

Joe, you just gave me a great idea for my shave tomorrow, Arko Sensitive! I love that stuff too. Thanks, buddy!

Jeff

[Dennis]

Tech
Feather, day 2
Taylor Aaah-vocado
Classicshaving Alum Block
Feather Kanwa ASB
Quercus EdT

Dang, the burn from the alum!!! Ouch, ouch, ouch. Think I will tone down for a while and simplify the shave - one razor, one blade, etc...

[TraderJoe]

Joe, you just gave me a great idea for my shave tomorrow, Arko Sensitive! I love that stuff too. Thanks, buddy!

Jeff

:biggrin: Glad I could help! That cooling sensation you get with the cold water splash afterwards is a very pleasant surprise :thumbup1:

[Suzuki]

Nationwide adjustable/Pella blade
SR3122
QED Bergamot
Alum block
Proraso a/s splash
De Vergulde Hand a/s balm
Van Gils EDT

[Jim]

HBS Sandalwood bath scrub

HBS Sandalwood shave soap as primer
Taylors Sandalwood shave soap
Rooney Brush
Gillette Rocket w/ feather
Witch Hazel hydro
Purpose ASB w/SPF

Floris Eau de Santal Extreme

A+ Shave today :biggrin:

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3616 (http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=3616&original=1&c=newimages)

[boboakalfb]

Neutrogena Daily Defense Facial Scrub
Merkur HD-Derby Extra
C&E Best Badger
SCS Savory Rose Shave Soap
Thayers Rose WH
D.R. Harris Pink AS
Trumpers Coral Skin Food
Floris JF

[crackstar]

I know! :thumbup1: :thumbup1: That's one of the beautiful bonuses you get with the Sensitive cream. :smile: :smile: In my opinion, it's probably the best of the creams from Arko, with Commando running a close second.

Jeff

[letterk]

Merkur Classic w/ Derby
Edwin Jagger Medium Silvertip
Edwin Jagger Almond Cream
L'Occitane Eau des Berges A/S splash
B&B Original Cologne

Ahhh...the Eau des Berges / B&B Cologne layer is great!

[rafikz]

Today was Chamomille day :

Nivea for men Sensitive face wash
Florena
Nivea for men A/S Sensitive

:ladysman: :thumbup:

Those are great products for dry/sensitive skin ; Chamomille Power!!!!

Also, the Olive oil in the Florena left my face smooth

[crackstar]

hmmm, Edwin Jagger Almond Cream? I never heard of that one.

Jeff

[SSLStudio]

[QUOTE=SSLStudio]you know the Xmas bread with raisins and amandel inside..[QUOTE]

That would be Stollen, filled with raisins and almonds (or more likely: marzipan). I like mine with small pieces of Turkish delight in it as well. :wink:

And how about some 'interpunctie' René?


lol :lol: thats what I mean... its kinda hard to write when you dont have breakfast or lunch in your stomach. I like to eat the bread with cheese.

Alles gute Frederik !

[SSLStudio]

Today was Chamomille day :

Nivea for men Sensitive face wash
Florena
Nivea for men A/S Sensitive

:ladysman: :thumbup:

Those are great products for dry/sensitive skin ; Chamomille Power!!!!

Also, the Olive oil in the Florena left my face smooth


Olive Oil ! :thumbup1:

OH boy I cant wait to try it Master Jeff Crackstar send me some of that I believe...

[rafikz]

Olive Oil ! :thumbup1:

OH boy I cant wait to try it Master Jeff Crackstar send me some of that I believe...

Oh, you are the one he sent a couple of tubes to ; I think u will like it

[crackstar]

Rene, as we say, Florena ist sehr geschmeidig und glatt!
Viel Spass, mein Bruder!

Jeff

[rafikz]

Ya

[crackstar]

Rafik, would you believe I haven't spoken German in close to 40 years? Yet I still remember it. My parents speak it almost every day, I only speak it to several of my customers.

Jeff

[letterk]

hmmm, Edwin Jagger Almond Cream? I never heard of that one.

Jeff

You'll find it here (http://theenglishshavingcompany.com/cgi-bin/psProdDet.cgi/SCA||@cShaving%20Creams@bEdwin%20Jagger|0|user||1| ).

Keep an eye out for a review shortly.

[highre]

Merkur HD w/ a Derby
Shavemac 23mm Silvertip
Proraso Green Tube
Thayer's Rose
Proraso Pre/Post
Proraso Milk

[jduffy]

Gillette Super Speed
CVS Blade
C&E Pure Badger Travel Brush
Proraso Green Tube
Alum Block
Proraso ASB
Old Spice Cologne

Great shave and first time using the Super Speed and the Alum Block

[rafikz]

Rafik, would you believe I haven't spoken German in close to 40 years? Yet I still remember it. My parents speak it almost every day, I only speak it to several of my customers.

Jeff

So, u're german? German products rock! (Florena, Nivea for men)

[crackstar]

no, I'm Jewish from Ukraine Rafik, I was raised in Israel. I speak German, and many other languages, including Greek and Italian.

Jeff

[crackstar]

Rafik, another guy too, in the States.

Jeff

[rafikz]

Pretty impressive

[NMMB]

SOTD (Tuesday)*:

- Merkur Progress with Tesco blade
- Aveda brushless cream
- AOS alum block
- Thayers rose WH
- T&H Ultimate Comfort ASB

*For my thoughts on this brushless shave see this (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=6157) post

[SLider]

also w/ GFT limes before each pass

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3615

Holy frozen popsicle face batman

[Austin]

Coles slant razor
T&H Turnback brush
Mama Bear's Bergamot shave soap
Penhaligons English Fern EDT

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3618

[TomH]

Tuesday:

-Merkur 34c w. EJ-Force blade
-SCS brush
-Taylor's Sandalwood shaving cream
-Mennen Skin Bracer Original (mmmmm)
-OLIVIA's A/S balm

Thomas

[Dinder1]

Tech razor w/ Feather blade
Omega Sunshine brush
E.L.O Sandalwood w/Shea Butter & White Tea Shave Cream
QED Da Vinci Water
C&M Sandalwood ASG
SCS Sandalwood EDT

My skin is so... so soft after using this Shea Butter shave cream.
Cheers, DJ.

[TraderJoe]

Tech razor w/ Feather blade
Omega Sunshine brush
E.L.O Sandalwood w/Shea Butter & White Tea Shave Cream
QED Da Vinci Water
C&M Sandalwood ASG
SCS Sandalwood EDT

My skin is so... so soft after using this Shea Butter shave cream.
Cheers, DJ.

Portland Oregon...must have the largest varieties of local coffee, soaps, shaving soaps, shaving creams, micro-brews. Are you sure you aren't in heaven?

[Dinder1]

Portland Oregon...must have the largest varieties of local coffee, soaps, shaving soaps, shaving creams, micro-brews. Are you sure you aren't in heaven?
Yeah, it's pretty good livin in this neck of the woods.:lol:
Oh, and that cream:tongue_sm they custom scent it with any combination of EO you want.
Cheers, DJ.

[TraderJoe]

Oh, and that cream:tongue_sm they custom scent it with any combination of EO you want.
Cheers, DJ.

Wow! I really must get out there to the woods one of these days...

[tjkirch]

Merkur 1904 w/ Derby blade (day 3)
SR-204 brush
QED Tangerine & Spearmint soap
Thayer's Lavender WH
Baxter's ASB

Penhaligon's LP No.9 EDT

Super-quick shave for a super-late morning. One pass N-S, with some neck/jaw/chin touchup SE-NW. Not a bad shave for such speed - no nicks or irritation. Not terribly close, as you'd expect.

The Penhaligon's LP#9 is the strongest cologne I've tried yet from my Scotto brand sampler. It's not my favorite - somewhat feminine, a spicy herbacious scent that starts with a touch of citrus and hides a bit of wood under the surface. It sticks around for a long time.

[Suzuki]

Yeah, it's pretty good livin in this neck of the woods.:lol:
Oh, and that cream:tongue_sm they custom scent it with any combination of EO you want.
Cheers, DJ.

Can you send a link to their site - how's the cream smell?

[Chagidiel]

Tuesday

Gillette Slim Adjustable
Derby Extra
MP Super Badger
Tabac Soap

Manhattan AS

Just a good nice shave

[Dinder1]

Can you send a link to their site - how's the cream smell?
Here is the website www.escentialonline.com but I dont think the cream is on the site yet, they had just put it on the shelf when I walked in the door. As far as the smell goes, you can have them use any combo of EO that you can think of. I will do a post about these creams after I use them a couple more times. I had them mix up a tub of China Sandal, and a tub of Vetiver.
Cheers, DJ.

[Suzuki]

Have you used their Himalaya soap?

If so, is it any good?

I'm considering placing and order - sandalwood soap (did you use EO or PO to scent?) and possibly some sandalwood ASB (have you ever used theirs?).

Thanks for the info.

[jazzbass]

Prorso Pre in Shower
Merkur HD w/ Fresh Israeli
Merkur Silvertip
C&E Sweet Almond Oil
Dicksons Whitch Hazel
Proraso ASB


Great BBS Shave! Love the HD/Israeli Super Combo.:001_tt1:

[Dinder1]

Have you used their Himalaya soap?

If so, is it any good?

I'm considering placing and order - sandalwood soap (did you use EO or PO to scent?) and possibly some sandalwood ASB (have you ever used theirs?).

Thanks for the info.
Yes I have used the Himalayan soap and it is very nice stuff, but I dont know about the ASB. They also have the Pre de Provence soap, which is one of my faves. Oh, the Himalaya soap has a nice warm and kind of woody scent.
Cheers, DJ.

[rustyblade]

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10494/IMG_0298.jpg

Bounce Flash, 60mm, 1/30s, f/18, iso400, M, pattern metering mode. Slight tinkering with levels in Photoshop (brightness mostly).

[Anthony]

RustyBlade,
I love all your photos you post. I save them all in a SOTD file :biggrin: I'll be posting some of my SOTD pics inspired by your creativity soon. Keep up the awesome work.

[rustyblade]

RustyBlade,
I love all your photos you post. I save them all in a SOTD file :biggrin: I'll be posting some of my SOTD pics inspired by your creativity soon. Keep up the awesome work.

Cool! Thanks!

I've actually been having a heck of a time with lighting this last week. Since it is getting darker earlier, I have less (or almost none, now) natural light coming in the window. The flash is becoming overly harsh.

[htownmmm]

Tuesday evening:

Merkur VISION

Derby blade (fresh)

SCS New spice soap

Savile Row SR-22 silvertip

Alum Block

Dickinson's witch hazel

Proraso ASB

Marty

[Jonnybc]

Merkur Vision with SHARP (http://www.badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=5554&highlight=sharp+blade) blade.
Simpson Special in Best *
Old Spice Soap
Alum Block
Nivea Sensitive with Witch Hazel
B&B Cologne **

* Great little soap brush, has to be one of the cheapest brushes Simpson make, thanks to Madmedic (Brian) for the recommendation.

** My prize, I smell great! :thumbup:

[rikrdo]

Tuesday PM

Pert Plus Pre shave
Col. Conk Glycerin soap + Proraso Green (tube)
Merkur Slant
Feather blade
C&E BBB
Warm water rinse
Witch Hazel Splash
Banana Boat Aloe After sun gel
Aqua Velva AS
Tabac EDC (original)

[Chagidiel]

Wednesday

Merkur 34c HD
Rotbart Blade
Unbranded German Pure Badger
MAMA BEAR ENGLISH LEATHER SOAP:w00t: :w00t: :w00t:

Man!!! Mama Bear Rocks!!:thumbup: :thumbup1: :thumbup: The English Leather is Devine!! Scent is absolutely marvellous.. Now I just have to fast-talk Sue into making a English Leather Cologne:biggrin: That would be sooo Exellent.

[Mama Bear]

I can do that Thomas, but we are going to have to come up with another name besides English Leather... any suggestions?? I think I should rename the old spice too.... ancient spices.....????

Mama Bear

[Desibabu]

Merkur Classic with Isreali blade
Edwin Jagger Best Badger
Florena Shaveing cream
Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue

I like the Isreali blade, it cuts closer and more comfortably then the Merkur. I still recieved some cuts and minior razorburn though.

[Jim]

HBS Rose goatsmilk bath soap

HBS Unscented as primer
GFT Rose Shave cream
Shavemac 23mm silvertip
Vintage M+P razor
Rose Hydrosol
Purpose AS balm
Hammam Bouquet

A+ shave today!

Additional photo (http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=3636&c=7&userid=675)

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3637 (http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=3637&original=1&c=newimages)

[Stauff]

GFT coconut cream
Merkur HD oc
Plisson EW 10
GFT limes SF
C&E sandalwood deo and cologne

[crackstar]

Wilkinson Sword brush
Merkur Vision
Arko "Sensitive" shaving cream
St-Ives Intensive Relief moisturizer
Dolce & Gabbana Pour Homme edt

a great shave today, my skin feels like it's born again! :smile: :jump:

Jeff

[TraderJoe]

a great shave today, my skin feels like it's born again! :smile: :jump:

Jeff

:biggrin: You've just inspired ME now. I'm going to use an Olivia soap today. I'll be back!

[crackstar]

go for it, Joe! Enjoy! :wink:

Jeff

[SLider]

Not pictured, but used are Davinci H20 and clubman talc
Derby blade
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3638

[ada8356]

Wednesday (only!?):

Merkur HD w/Derby
Free Zirh Brush
Proraso Pre/Post - Pre
Proraso Cream - Green Tube
Proraso Pre/Post - Post
Alum
Thayer's Rose WH
Proraso ASB

I took a wicked cut on the chin this morning with my ATG pass... not cool!

[Scotto]

Shower: Molton Brown Re-charge Black Pepper Bodywash, Nancy Boy shampoo and conditioner, Provence Sante Verlaine facial scrub

Shave:
Schick Injector with Schick blade
Muhle-Pinsel super
Green Pond Sandalwood
D.R. Harris Sandalwood A/S

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3602

I really like this M-P brush.

[Quagmire]

Merkur hd w/derby
Muhle best badger
proraso pre/post
QED tangerine & spearmint (yummy!http://imagehost.biz/ims/pictes/203688.gif)
Witch hazel w/peppermint eo
Proraso asb

[Scorpio]

Hot towel
Glycerin as a pre shave
AOS Fine travel badger Brush
Gillette Slim w/Israeli
T&H Trafalgar
Witch Hazel
T&H 1805

A very noticeable difference using glycerin as a pre shave before each pass.

Rafael

[jduffy]

Gillette Tech
Derby Blade
C&E Pure Badger Travel Brush
Truefitt & Hill West Indian Limes Cream
Alum Block
Baxter of California ASB
Inis Spray Cologne

[Suzuki]

Schick G1 injector/pella blade
Omega boar brush
SCS New Spice soap
Alum,
Thayers a/s
Will G's sandalwood ASB
Arden Sandalwood EDT

[TraderJoe]

Omega Boar Brush
'72 Gillette SS
Feather DE Blade (day 3)
OLIVIA King Kong Rasierseife :001_tt1:
Weleda ASB
SCS Sandalwood EDT

Very close, comfortable shave

[crackstar]

Hey Joe!
How did the King Kong soap lather up for you?

Jeff

[TraderJoe]

Hey Joe!
How did the King Kong soap lather up for you?

Jeff

The lather is fantastic, very protective....buttery almost. The post-shave healing effect is always welcome!

[jean-pierre]

Gillette Slim Handle Adjustable
Gillette Super Silver blade
Proraso cream
M&P Silvertip Brush
Proraso aftershave balm

Happy shaving

jp

[crackstar]

Joe, that's Olivia for ya! With her stuff, you can't go wrong!

Jeff

[Dennis]

I started shaving monogamy for a week:

1940s Super Speed
Derby
Simpson Chubby#2 Super
Taylor Avocado
Alum Block
Coral Skin Food

Acqua di Parma EdT

Monogamy will be tough - a new SR3118 is winging its way to me...

[Dinder1]

Shavemac razor w/ Feather blade
Shavemac 23mm silvertip
EOL Vetivert SC
DJ's AS Tonic
SCS Sandalwood EDT

[webguru24]

Merkur Futur w/Fresh Merkur
C&E BB Brush
Mama Bear's Black Code Armani Type
Thayer's Witch Hazel
Adidas a/s

I love the scent of the soap, but I'm not sure if it's agreeing with my skin. I'll just have to wait and see.

[boboakalfb]

Neutrogena Razor Defense Facial Scrub
Merkur HD-Derby Extra
SR-208
Taylor's Avocado SC
AOS Alum Block
Thayers Rose WH
T & H Classic Balm
Penhaligon's English Fern

[letterk]

Merkur Classic w/ Derby
EJ Medium Silvertip
C&E Sweet Almond Oil cream
Thayer's Lavender
C&E Nomad ASB

[TomH]

Wednesday:

-Schick Injector Type E w. Tedpella blade
-Mühle badger brush
-PSO shaving oil
-Palmolive Classic shaving cream
-Swiss Pitralon A/S
-St.Bernhard Herren Gesichtscreme (not shown)

What a great shave...:thumbup:

Thomas

P.S.:Oops, I forgot, Music: The Cinematic Orchestra > Remixes 98-2000 :thumbup: :badger:

[Austin]

Trumpers razor
Simpsons brush
Mama Bear's Celestial Waters shave soap
Creed GIT

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3644

[tjkirch]

Merkur 1904 w/ Derby blade (day 4)
SR-204 brush
Honeybee Coolwater soap
QED Da Vinci Water
Trumper's Coral Skin Food
DR Harris A/S Milk

I tried a mock four pass shave a la Ron this morning. The results were pretty good - smooth in most places with very little irritation (just a bit on the mustache area). It was difficult to accomplish, though, and I had to really contort my face to fit the pattern without cheating. It does offer some good ideas which I'll modify into my regular routine.

[NMMB]

SOTD (Wed.):

- Merkur Progress w/ (new) WS blade
- Taylors Lavender cream
- AOS alum block
- Thayers Rose WH
- T&H Ultimate comfort ASB

[scarface]

Wednesday:

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e125/myt_mouse28/IMG_0222.jpg

The KMF Cool Mint cream has a very nice minty smell however I found that the lather is not all that great. I know it is not the water/brush/technique because I can get very good lather from my other creams/soaps.

Either way I am gonna try the cream with different water ratios to see if that helps.

[rustyblade]

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10494/IMG_0359.jpg

[Jack Bauer]

NB Shampoo and body bar
Baxter face wash

Merkur HD w/swede
Chubby 1 Super
B&B shave stick (had trouble with lather so added some NB)
Witch Hazel
NB asb

T & H Clubman (sample)


Chris

[jduffy]

Gillette Super Speed
CVS Blade
C&E Pure Badger Travel Brush
Proraso Green Tube
Alum block, lotsa alum block
Proraso ASB
Inis Spray Cologne

Tried to do a quick shave before going out tonight with next to no prep. That shave hurt so much. Now I really know how important good prep is. :frown:

[Jonnybc]

Merkur Vision with Feather Blade
Simpson Special in Best
Trumper Sandalwood Soap
Alum Block
Trumper Coral Skin Food
Trumper Sandalwood Cologne

1000 posts, who'd have thought it! I'm havng a celebration espresso...

[Mama Bear]

1000 posts... dude you sure talk a lot.....lol :biggrin:

I am having one of my home made jack daniels stouts and toasting you and your espresso. Congradulations!

[Jonnybc]

Why thank you!

I will be having a silent celebration tonight, I'll be toasting my 1000th post with someting a little more exotic than Espresso. It's a little early to be drinking in the UK as it's only 7.50am.

[Mama Bear]

Why thank you!

I will be having a silent celebration tonight, I'll be toasting my 1000th post with someting a little more exotic than Espresso. It's a little early to be drinking in the UK as it's only 7.50am.

I think espresso in the morning is better than 'the good stuff' at night... but then again, I normally sleep untill noon... :scared: lol

But... why be silent... get out there and whooop it up baby! ;-)

Big Bear Hugs Jonny!

[Jonnybc]

I think espresso in the morning is better than 'the good stuff' at night... but then again, I normally sleep untill noon... :scared: lol

But... why be silent... get out there and whooop it up baby! ;-)

Big Bear Hugs Jonny!

Ahhhh... sleeping til noon, I remember that!

I shall take your advice and shall whoop it up in style tonight but in a reserved English way.

Big hugs bat at you Sue!

[Mama Bear]

Ahhhh... sleeping til noon, I remember that!

I shall take your advice and shall whoop it up in style tonight but in a reserved English way.

Big hugs bat at you Sue!

Johnny. There is no such thing as whooping it up in a reserved English way.......lol Honey, we need to talk........ :biggrin:

Celebrate like an American for a change! :eek:

We all need to learn to take our clothes off and dance naked once in a while..... ;-) Actually espresso does that to me too.......

Woooopie! Mama Bear

[Mama Bear]

Um.... sorry, lost my decorum there along the way... somewhere....

Congrads Jonny! :smile:

[Jonnybc]

Um.... sorry, lost my decorum there along the way... somewhere....

Congrads Jonny! :smile:

Thank you very much, and there's nothing wrong with losing one's decorum sometimes!

Espresso you say... :sneaky2:

[Mama Bear]

Thank you very much, and there's nothing wrong with losing one's decorum sometimes!

Espresso you say... :sneaky2:

yeah, well... um... it's really good beer...... :001_tt2: Made it myself...... lol erp....

Whoopppieee!

[Stauff]

C&E almond soap in soap scuttle
Merkur LH w/ Gillette blade
Plisson Euro white 10
GFT coral skin food
C&E sandalwood edt

[Ashe]

Shower:
Herbal Essences Shampoo (Rosemary, Jasmine and orange flavor)
Savon de Marseille palmoil based soap

Shave:
Merkur Classic Long Handle w/ Derby Extra (day 2)
EJ Best Badger
Taylor's Mr Taylor
Nivea Extra Mild AS balm
SOFRI Cool Concentrated Moisturizing balm

Christian Dior's "Dior Homme" colgone

Hmz, after shaving a few times with the French Roger & Gallet's shaving soap and switching back to today's Mr Taylor cream I noticed that my shaves with the soap were a little smoother. The razor glided more easily over my face. It can also be my imagination. :001_smile

I will still be using all my creams but will be focussing on shaving soaps as well over the next few weeks to see whether there's a pattern in my experiences. :001_smile

[crackstar]

Omega brush
Gillette adjustable
Arko shaving soap
St-Ives Intensive Relief moisturizer
Aramis edt

ah, that Turkish delight, I just LOVE it! :thumbup: :thumbup:

Jeff

[Scorpio]

Hot towel
AOS Best Badger travel Brush
Proraso pre/post
few drops of glycerin
Tom's of Maine Mint
Gillette Fat Boy w/Derby
Witch Hazel
T&H 1805 fragance

[ada8356]

Thursday:

The uncomplicated:

Mekur HD w/ Derby
Free Zirh Brush
Tabac Soap (yesterday's poll triggered this)
Baxter ASB

Doesn't get much more simple than that!

[Scotto]

Shower: Green Pond Avocado soap, Nancy Boy shampoo, conditioner, and face wash

Shave:
Schick Injector with Schick blade
SR3124 silvertip
QED B&B soap
L'Occitane Eas des Bergers A/S

B&B cologne
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3646
Hats off to LetterK for clueing me in to the great scent combo of the EdB A/S and the B&B cologne :thumbsup:

[Jim]

Rerun of yesterdays great shave
HBS Rose goatsmilk bath soap

HBS Unscented as primer
GFT Rose Shave cream
Shavemac 23mm silvertip
Slantbar/Feather
Thayer's rose
Purpose AS balm
C&S 88

A- shave today

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3656 (http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=3656&original=1&c=7)

[Quagmire]

Gillette Tech w/derby
muhle best badger
Noxzema Cleansing Cream (original)
Trumper's coconut
Zar aftershave tonic
Nancy Boy aftershave gel

[Suzuki]

GEM G-Bar/Pella blade
Vulfix 2197
Tom's of Maine Peppermint
Alum
Proraso a/s balm
Arden Sandalwood EDT

[fatt_tony]

Rerun of yesterdays great shave
HBS Rose goatsmilk bath soap

HBS Unscented as primer
GFT Rose Shave cream
Shavemac 23mm silvertip
Slantbar/Feather
Thayer's rose
Purpose AS balm
C&S 88

A- shave today

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3656 (http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=3656&original=1&c=7)

your scuttle runeth over:ohmy:

[jduffy]

Gillette Tech
Derby Blade
C&E Sweet Almond Oil Cream
C&E Pure Badger Travel Brush
Alum block
Baxter of California ASB
Old Spice Cologne

[TraderJoe]

Proraso Pre
Omega Boar Brush
'72 Gillette SS
Feather Blade (4)
Proraso Green
Proraso ASB
Knize Ten EDT :drool:

[ponyplayer]

Thursday...

Schick Injector w/Schick blade
Bic Metal
Shavemac Custom brush
Musgo Real cream
QED Lavender H20
Floris 89 aftershave

Floris 89 edt (decant)

First time using the Musgo Real cream and I must say that I love the scent. Have to look into getting the aftershave and colognes.
The shave was very good and I am looking forward to using this cream again.
The Floris 89 is just wonderful.

Great shave to get through a Thursday.

Have a great day.

Patrick

[boboakalfb]

Neutrogena Razor Defense Facial Scrub
Merkur HD-Derby Extra
C&E Best Badger
Mama Bear's Beau Brummel Shave Soap
AOS Alum Block
Thayers Rose WH
T&H Classic Balm
Floris JF

[Gatorade]

Thursday

Hot Shower Neutrogena Razor Defense Scrub

Shavemac Silvertip
C&E Sweet Almond Oil Cream
Gillette Rocket
Derby 4th shave
3 Pass.

Pinaud Clubman AS

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/Gator_b8/IMG_5192.jpg

[Chagidiel]

Thursday

Proraso Pre
*
Gillette Slim Adjustable:thumbup1:
Derby Extra
Merkur Silvertip
Wilkinson Black Bowl
*
Mama Bear Dragons Blood Cologne:biggrin:

[rustyblade]

Rerun of yesterdays great shave
HBS Rose goatsmilk bath soap

HBS Unscented as primer
GFT Rose Shave cream
Shavemac 23mm silvertip
Slantbar/Feather
Thayer's rose
Purpose AS balm
C&S 88

A- shave today

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3656 (http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=3656&original=1&c=7)


Nice!

[TomH]

Thursday:

-Merkur 23c w. Schick DE blade
-Mü-Mac Silvertip
-PSO shaving oil
-Trumper's Coconut Oil shaving cream
-Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue A/S

Thomas

[letterk]

Merkur Classic w/ Derby
EJ Medium Silvertip
L'Occitane Shaving Soap
L'Occitane Eau des Bergers A/S splash

[scarface]

Truefitt Thursday:
http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/11223/IMG_0223.JPG

[tjkirch]

Merkur 1904 w/ Derby blade (day 5)
SR-204 brush
Baxter's Super Close Shave cream :mad:
L'Occitane Eau des Bergers A/S splash
Trumper's Coral Skin Food
Baxter's ASB

Floris JF EdT

I've found the secret to Baxter's great aftershave balm. You need it after using their terrible shaving cream. :eek: :biggrin:

First of all, they recommend that you apply the cream with a badger brush, but it does not lather. At all. It's definitely a brushless cream. Once I figured that out, after wasting half of my sample, I applied a fair amount with my hands. It left a vague white goo that quickly disappeared. Then... the blade...

I've also found out why they call it the Super Close Shave formula - there's nothing between the blade and your skin. It didn't provide much of a barrier beyond pure water. It had a vaguely pleasing scent, but that's about all it did. I actually got a close shave, but it was solely due to very careful touchup with just water.

I'm glad it was part of a free sample :biggrin: (Don't let this dissuade you from other Baxter's products - I've really enjoyed the facial scrub and ASB so far.)

[Austin]

Gillette Adj. razor
Simpsons brush
Mama Bear's Patchouli shave soap
Crown Perfumery Spiced Limes EDT

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3674

[pellicle]

I'm traveling for the next several days, so here's what I'll be using while away from home:

Fatboy w/Derby (though I threw some Israelis and Feathers in the pack if I need a change)
SR travel brush in pure badger (full review with pics will follow next week after I return, but so far so good)
QED Juniper Berry shave stick (in 0.8 oz. trial size, which is nice and compact)
QED Da Vinci water
Proraso ASB

[Ironman]

NWC Fixed Injector w/ Schick Blade
SR-230
Proraso Pre/Post
KMF Cool Mint Shaving Cream
Burts Bees Lavender Complexion Mist
Brave Soldier Code Blue

My experiment in shave monogamy continues. Keeping the same kit for the week has helped to improve the repeatability of my shaves. I'll probably do another week with this same kit to see how my face reacts when adding a variable of some mild skin stretching. Hopefully I'll be able to improve the quality of my shaves without too much protest from my skin! :biggrin1:

[Gatorade]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3656 (http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=3656&original=1&c=7)

At least it was Thayer's. If it was Trumper's, Taylor's, or Truefitt's then I would shed a tear.

[tjkirch]

At least it was Thayer's. If it was Trumper's, Taylor's, or Truefitt's then I would shed a tear.
It was Trumper's. (Note the "GFT Rose" in Jim's post.) The reference to Thayer's was for their Rose witch hazel.

Jim - what a great lather! I haven't tried Trumper's yet, but this makes me want to... How much cream did you use to get all that?

[Jim]

It was Trumper's. (Note the "GFT Rose" in Jim's post.) The reference to Thayer's was for their Rose witch hazel.

Jim - what a great lather! I haven't tried Trumper's yet, but this makes me want to... How much cream did you use to get all that?

Thats a mix of Honey bee spa unscented and a pea size piece of GFT rose mixed together- don't bother with the Trumpers get one of the Shea butter soaps from the Sues and you will be happier. I am using them mixed so I don't have to throw the english creams away.

That photo illustrates why I cam not see using a bigger brush.

Thanks you all for all the kind comments and PMS about this photo.:biggrin:

[boboakalfb]

Rerun of yesterdays great shave
HBS Rose goatsmilk bath soap

HBS Unscented as primer
GFT Rose Shave cream
Shavemac 23mm silvertip
Slantbar/Feather
Thayer's rose
Purpose AS balm
C&S 88

A- shave today

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3656 (http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=3656&original=1&c=7)

Campbell Latherking? I say Jim is the Latherking! :thumbup1:

[Gatorade]

It was Trumper's. (Note the "GFT Rose" in Jim's post.) The reference to Thayer's was for their Rose witch hazel.

In that case.....

http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/sad011.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

[rustyblade]

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10494/IMG_0408.jpg

[NMMB]

SOTD (Thurs.):

- Merkur Progress with WS blade
- KMF mint cream
- AOS alum block
- Thayers Superhazel WH
- Baxters ASB

[Dinder1]

Shavemac razor w/ Feather blade
Shavemac 23mm finest
J.M. Fraser SC
QED Da Vinci Water
Baxter ASB

Shave was a little rushed ( 4:30 AM ) but the Fraser cream was real nice.:thumbup:

[Jack Bauer]

NB shampoo and body bar

Merkur HD w/swede
chubby 1 super
PSO
Proraso Green tube
Thayer's w/aloe
NB asb

[htownmmm]

Thursday evening:

Merkur VISION
Derby Blade
Savile Row 208 pure badger
Saint Charles Shave Citrus Basil soap
Alum Block
Proraso ASB
B&B Bay Rum with a Twist

Marty

[BeachBum]

http://img65.imageshack.us/img65/5782/shavebz4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[jduffy]

Dear sir from Australia, how do you like the Nivea aftershave cream? I saw that in the store the other day and I was curious how well it worked.

Thank you.

[Jonnybc]

Merkur Vision with Feather blade
CT Lemon and Cedar Cream
Alum Block
CT Lemon and Cedar ASB
Trumper Sandalwood Cologne

[BeachBum]

Dear sir from Australia, how do you like the Nivea aftershave cream? I saw that in the store the other day and I was curious how well it worked.

Thank you.
Jim,I really like the nivea balm,perhaps not quite as much as proraso but
still it goes on well and is good value for money.
The main reason I bought it was a lot of other people on the forum seem to
use it as well. Good product.:thumbup1:

Doug.

[Jonnybc]

I use the Nivea Sensitive quite often, it's an excellent and cheap product but find it a little thick. I've taken to mixing it with a little Witch Hazel to thin it down.

[pcxpe]

Merkur HD with Feather
AOS Pure Badger
Trumpers Coconut SC
Alum Block
Taylors A/S Balm

_______
Peter

[crackstar]

Edwin Jagger best badger
Merkur Vision
Ingram shaving cream :thumbup: :badger: :badger:
St-Ives Intensive Relief moisturizer
Yohji Yamamoto Pour Homme edt

man, is this Ingram cream ever nice! What a scent, what a cooling effect!

Jeff

[Jim]

The Vert Green Tea bath soap

HBS Green Tea soap
Shaveemac 23MM
Slantbar w/Feather
Purpose AS balm
Provance Sante Green Tea (Thanks Scotto)

"A" Shave

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3691 (http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=3691&original=1&c=newimages)

[Scorpio]

Hot towel
Proraso pre/post
AOS Pure Badger Brush
T&H 1805 cream
Gillette Fat Boy w/Derby Extra
Witch Hazel
Nivea for Men ASB
T&H 1805 fragance
This was a much better shave with the Derby. Maybe I had a bad blade the first go around.

[Quagmire]

Merkur HD w/derby
Muhle best badger
noxzema cleanser (original)
SCS new spice
Zar aftershave tonic
Nivea soothing asb

[ada8356]

Friday:

Merkur HD w/ Derby
Free Zirh Shave Brush
QED Frankincense & Myrrh
Baxter ASB

Another 'simple' shave day. I added a twist this morning. I did a single pass pre-shower and then my second pass post-shower (it's Fri so two passes is all I get).

[Austin]

Trumpers razor
Simpsons brush
Coates Rose shave cream
Harris Milk
Trumpers Royal EDT

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3692

[Scotto]

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

Shave:
Schick Injector with Schick blade
Rooney Style 3 medium super (whew - what a mouthful)
C&E sandalwood cream
Em's cucumber A/S splash
C&E sandalwood ASB

C&E sandalwood cologne
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3647

[Suzuki]

Nationwide adjustable injector/Pella blade
SR3122
Coates lime
Alum
Body Shop tea tree toner
C&E Nomad ASB
Arden Sandalwood EDT

[tjkirch]

Merkur 1904 w/ fresh Wilkinson Sword Classic blade
SR-204 brush
QED Tangerine & Spearmint soap
Thayer's Lavender WH
Proraso pre/post

Tabac EdT

This was my first shave with a Wilkinson blade, so I used old standards for the rest. Impressions - pretty good shave, fairly sharp and smooth. Almost as sharp as a Derby, maybe a bit less, and almost as smooth. It reminds me of a Merkur blade. (Actually, it's a lot like a Merkur - similar price, similar characteristics, both made in Germany...)

I would say it's a good blade if it's convenient for you, but otherwise, Derby's are a bit better and much cheaper.

[Dinder1]

Shavemac razor w/ Feather blade
Omega Horn Silvertip
J.M. Fraser SC
QED Da Vinci Water
Baxter ASB

[jean-pierre]

Hello all,

Gillette Slim Handle Adjustable
Gillette Super Silver Blade
M&P Silvertip Brush
T&H West Indian Lime cream
Proraso A/S Balm

Excellent we

[Chagidiel]

Friday

Gillette Slim Adjustable
Lord blade
MP Super Badger
Mama Bear Bay Rum Soap:biggrin:

GFT Bay Rum Cologne

Another GREAT Mama Bear... ME HAPPY !! :biggrin:

[scarface]

Fraser Friday:

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e125/myt_mouse28/IMG_0203.jpg

[Gatorade]

Friday

Hot Shower No Scrub

Shavemac Silvertip
Proraso Soap
Gillette Rocket
Derby 5th shave
3 Pass.

Neutrogena Razor Defense ASB

[Stauff]

Shower with Woods of Windsor lavender soap

Taylors St-James cream
Plisson EW 10
Merkur Futur w/ Gillette blade
Speick splash
Proraso AS balm

[tjkirch]

Shavemac razor w/ Feather blade
Omega Horn Silvertip
J.M. Fraser SC
QED Da Vinci Water
Baxter ASB
Love your picture, Dinder :biggrin:

Plus, every time I see your pictures, I get to see your lovely lather bowl...

[jduffy]

Thanks for the info Doug on the Nivea. I'm going to pick some up.

Fat Boy Gillette
Derby Blade
T&H West Indian Limes Cream
C&E Pure Badger Travel Brush
Alum block
Proraso ASB
Old Spice Cologne

Recovery shave today, simple 2 pass, ran the alum block around and no tingling! My technique was very good today if I say so myself. :thumbup1:

[letterk]

Merkur Classic w/ Derby
Edwin Jagger Medium Silvertip
Edwin Jagger Almond cream
Thayer's Lavender

[boboakalfb]

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

[russellnyc]

Cetaphil Cleanser
Cetaphil Moisturizer
Hot shower (Claus Porto lavender soap)
Proraso Pre/Post
Acqua di Parma Barbiere shaving cream
Vulfix 377s
Merkur slant bar
Merkur platinum
AoS alum block and cold water over entire face (getting used to doing this now, I find it closes the pores and really takes the bite out of alcohol aftershaves)
Proraso Liquid Cream Aftershave
Proraso Pre/Post (just a dab on the throat)
Pinaud Bay Rum (this stuff smells delicious!)


Kind of amazing to see how many different products I actually use for just one shave!

[TomH]

Friday, a shave for the weekend, which stands in front of the door: :wink: :wink:

-Merkur 34c w. Gillette Blue blade
-SMF II brush
-Trumper's Sandalwood shaving cream
-Swiss Pitralon
-Sanct Bernhard Herren Gesichtscreme

Thomas

Aah, btw, gentlemen, I wish you all a great weekend... :thumbup: and time to snuggle:a22:

[brando]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3701

Merkur Progress w/ Derby (Thanks Collin!)
Vulfix #2197
T&H West Indian Limes Cream
GFT Extract of Limes Skin Food

Taylor Victorian Lime

- First shave with the Progress and it was GREAT!

[Tinzien]

Proraso Pre-shave in the shower
Merkur HD w/ Derby (day 3)
Vulfix best badger brush
Nancy Boy shave creme
Nancy Boy facial wash
Alum bar
Nancy Boy aftershave gel

Phengallion's LP #9

[TraderJoe]

Had my first "evening" shave ever a few minutes ago (the latest in day I've ever shaved is 1-2pm). I also used a bowl today :lol:

Omega Boar Brush
'72 Gillette SS
Feather DE Blade (day 5)
OLIVIA Churchill Shave Cream :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: wow, good stuff!
St. John's Bay Rum AS Splash
GFT Coral Skin Food

Have a great weekend!

Edit - this churchill cream leaves a very nice scent, too bad this stuff isn't available in a spray EDT

[rustyblade]

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10494/IMG_0412.jpg

[BeachBum]

http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/609/shaveji2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Jim]

NEW Gillette / Feather

Shavemac 23mm

Traderjoe's Mango Honey

PS aftershave splash

-A- Shave
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3704 (http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=3704&original=1&c=7)

[Jonnybc]

My desert island selection influenced my choice today...

Gillette Superspeed (Red Tip) with Tesco Blades
Kent BK4
Trumper Sandalwood Cream
Alum Block
Proraso ASB
Blenheim Bouquet EDT

[crackstar]

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

this Erasmic soap is the bomb!! I love it!! :thumbup: :thumbup: :badger: :badger:

Jeff

[jazzbass]

Prorso Pre in Shower
Merkur HD w/ Fresh Feather
Merkur Silvertip
Proraso Green Tube
Dicksons Whitch Hazel
Proraso ASB
GFT Coral Skin Food

A+ Shave

[crackstar]

Richard, out of idle curiosity, where does that tube of Palmolive come from?

Jeff

[Jim]

Had my first "evening" shave ever a few minutes ago (the latest in day I've ever shaved is 1-2pm). I also used a bowl today :lol:

Omega Boar Brush
'72 Gillette SS
Feather DE Blade (day 5)
OLIVIA Churchill Shave Cream :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: wow, good stuff!
St. John's Bay Rum AS Splash
GFT Coral Skin Food

Have a great weekend!

Edit - this churchill cream leaves a very nice scent, too bad this stuff isn't available in a spray EDT

Joe- how was using the bowl?

[Lyrt]

Feather AC with gay guard blade
C&E Sandalwood Soap
Vulfix #2336
Alum Block
C&E Nomad Aftershave
Penhaligon’s Quercus

[TraderJoe]

Joe- how was using the bowl?

Hey Jim, thanks for noticing! It was a nice change of pace, but the bowl I used probably wasn't the best choice. I must admit, I Made a nice lather. :thumbup1:

I'd rather use one like you've got :biggrin: That thing is awesome.

[rustyblade]

Richard, out of idle curiosity, where does that tube of Palmolive come from?

Jeff

Jeff, I ordered in from Auravita in England along with Erasmic and Ingram. Unfortunately Auravita's shipping prices are quite expensive, so each tube ended up costing me slightly over $10 each with shipping.

[rustyblade]

Nice photos guys! Looks like I have competition! I haven't been happy with my photos this week. I can't figure out what is going on. I picked up my new camera the Rebel XTi last weekend (which is supposed to be better) and I use the same lens but I just can't get into my groove. I think lighting may be to blame as now it is dark in the weekday evenings when I take my pictures. There is no natural light so it is all flash. I'll get it sorted.

[Lyrt]

Nice photos guys! Looks like I have competition! I haven't been happy with my photos this week. I can't figure out what is going on. I picked up my new camera the Rebel XTi last weekend (which is supposed to be better) and I use the same lens but I just can't get into my groove. I think lighting may be to blame as now it is dark in the weekday evenings when I take my pictures. There is no natural light so it is all flash. I'll get it sorted.
Dude, you’re seriously the best. :wink2: Maybe you could imagine something with a low-angle shot.

[SSLStudio]

Nice photos guys! Looks like I have competition! I haven't been happy with my photos this week. I can't figure out what is going on. I picked up my new camera the Rebel XTi last weekend (which is supposed to be better) and I use the same lens but I just can't get into my groove. I think lighting may be to blame as now it is dark in the weekday evenings when I take my pictures. There is no natural light so it is all flash. I'll get it sorted.


I think now you must follow your shaves not as you get up or go to bed just follow the LIGHT.. when the Light is good enough for the picture go shave...

doesnt sound right does it ? :tongue:

[Stauff]

Shower w/ Woods of Windsor lavender soap

GFT rose soap
Plisson EW 10
Merkur Futur w/ Gillette blade
Proraso ASB
GFT rose skin food

[jduffy]

Nice photos guys! Looks like I have competition! I haven't been happy with my photos this week. I can't figure out what is going on. I picked up my new camera the Rebel XTi last weekend (which is supposed to be better) and I use the same lens but I just can't get into my groove. I think lighting may be to blame as now it is dark in the weekday evenings when I take my pictures. There is no natural light so it is all flash. I'll get it sorted.

That's funny Richard because I thought your stills didn't have the same energy you were showing before. Lighting is photography for sure. BTW are you using a macro lens, or a lens with a macro setting?

Don't worry, you'll get your photo groove back. And, look at all the copycats you've spawned here using the close cropped, off-angle technique for product shots. You should be charging these guys for copyright infringement! :biggrin:

How does that saying go, "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery."

[Gatorade]

Saturday

Hot Shower No Scrub

Tweezerman Pure Badger
Blue Jean Citrus Basil Soap
Gillette Slim Adjustable
Derby 7th shave
3 Pass 5,5,1.

Neutrogena Razor Defense ASB

[webguru24]

After butchering my face yesterday with

Mach 3 (ewww)
C&E BB Brush
Mama Bear's Ocean Rain
Pinaud's Bay Rum

I had an awesome shave today with:

Proraso Pre Shave Cream
Merkur Futur w/Merkur blade
C&E BB Brush
Proraso Green Tube
Adidas A/s

A much better and more comfortable shave then yesterday's butchery. I shall never stray from the path again.

EDIT: I would just like to point out that the face butchery that occured yesterday was due to the M3 being used.

[tjkirch]

Merkur 1904 w/ Wilkinson Sword blade (day 2)
SR-204 brush
Proraso pre/post
Musgo Real cream
Thayer's Lavender WH
Floris Santal splash
DR Harris A/S milk
Trumper's Coral Skin Food
A touch of Baxter's ASB later on

Dolce & Gabanna EdT

A decent shave today, I took some extra time because of the Wilkinson Sword blade. Smooth shave with no irritation, if not the closest. I had to do some touchup on my neck afterwards, for which I needed some Baxter's ASB to cool and soothe.

[rustyblade]

Can't decide which one.

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10494/IMG_0430.jpg

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10494/IMG_0463.jpg

[Jim]

Can't decide which one.

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10494/IMG_0430.jpg

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10494/IMG_0463.jpg

Richard
They both rock!

[TomH]

Saturday:

-Merkur 23c w. Schick DE blade
-SCS brush
-Taylor's Avocado shaving cream (sample)
-Swiss Pitralon
-OLIVIA's A/S balm

Thomas

[Austin]

Hoffritz slant bar razor
SMF I brush
Trumpers Coconut shave cream
Lucky Tiger toner
Floris Special 127 EDT

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3714

[scarface]

SCS Saturday:

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e125/myt_mouse28/IMG_0205.jpg

[Jack Bauer]

Merkur HD w/ new merkur
Chubby 1 super
Himalaya shave soap w/ shea butter and soy
3rd pass w/ coral skin food as pre shave
T & C w/ PSO
Witch Hazel
Proraso Pre/Post

T&H 1805


Chris

[ada8356]

My first of two shaves today:

Merkur HD w/ Derby
Free Zirh Brush
QED Soap - Rose
Thayer's WH - Rose
Feather ASB

[TraderJoe]

Omega Boar Brush
'72 Gillette SS
Derby Blade (day 1)
ARKO Shave Stick - lathered in a bowl!
Weleda ASB
Kinze Ten EDT

brush stand (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showpost.php?p=73254&postcount=9)

[crackstar]

Joe, I still have 2 more Arko soaps I haven't opened yet. The next one I start on, I'm going to use it as a stick.

Jeff

[TraderJoe]

Joe, I still have 2 more Arko soaps I haven't opened yet. The next one I start on, I'm going to use it as a stick.

Jeff

cool. This was actually first time I lathered the arko soap with a bowl. it worked well, but I also enjoy using it as a stick.

[crackstar]

oh, sure it does, but it was originally made to be used as a stick. Either way, it's great.

Jeff

[crackstar]

That's a hell of a lot of money, Richard, a hell of a lot of money.:eek: :mad:

Jeff

[Chagidiel]

Saturday

Gillette Slim Adjustable
Lord Blade
MP Super Badger
Erasmic Lather Cream :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:

[Dinder1]

Saturday= late shave today.

Shavemac razor w/ Feather blade
Shavemac 23mm in pure
Tabac SS
QED Da Vinci Water
C&M Sandalwood ASG

[ameetmedi]

PJ 1 Super..

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3718

[olkev]

I don't mean to threadjack or anything but, I truly enjoy the SOTD and acquisitions threads. Some of the photography going on around here is really good.

Keep up the good work.

[ada8356]

2nd Shave of the Day:

Merkur HD w/ Derby
Vulfix 2234
AOS Lavender
Alum
Thayer's Rose WH
Baxter ASB


Ouch... got a lot of sun playing golf this morning and didn't really realize until I started shaving!

[Chagidiel]

Sunday

Merkur 34c HD
Rotbart blade
Noname Pure Badger
Wilkinson Blue Bowl

Nice slow sunday shave:cool:

[jduffy]

Gillette Fat Boy Adjustable on 3
Derby Blade
C&E Pure Badger Travel Brush by Edwin Jagger
Proraso Green Tube Cream
Alum block
Proraso ASB
Old Spice Cologne Original

Really strong prep this morning and the razor just flew around. No resistance, a beautiful BBS. Did some cardio before the shower/shave. Feel so good. A quick business breakfast before church and I will have had a great Sunday by Noon!

It's outstanding when the day comes together. Enjoy your shaves gentlemen. :001_tongu

[Quagmire]

Merkur HD w/derby
Muhle best badger
Proraso pre
Taylor's almond cream
Zar aftershave tonic
Proraso asb

[Jim]

HBS ''Old Spice"
Rooney #3 small Super
Schick Injector w/cut down Feather

Old spice

A++ Shave:biggrin:

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3721 (http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=3721&original=1&c=7)

[tjkirch]

Merkur 1904 w/ Wilkinson Sword blade (day 3)
SR-204 brush
Proraso pre/post
C&E Sienna soap :thumbup:
Thayer's Lavender WH
Baxter's ASB

Penhaligon's Endymion EdT

Great shave today - I really like the Sienna soap. It gives such great protection, and the scent is wonderful.