SOTD October 2nd - October 8th [Archive]

Jonnybc

10-02-2006, 01:34 AM

Taylor St-James cream
Chubby 1 super
Merkur LH w/ Merkur blade
GFT limes SF before second pass
Proraso ASB
GFT limes SF

Aqua di Parma

That reminds me, I asked for some Acqua di Parma for my birthday and didn't get it. I suppose I'll have to buy it myself now!

TimmyBoston

10-02-2006, 02:01 AM

AM Shave
HD - IP
SR 3118
Mr. Taylor
Nivea ASB

PM Shave
HD - IP 5th Use, time to change
SR 3118
Taylor's Avocado
NB AS Gel

AM Shave was rushed had to get out to a meeting. PM shave was mediocre, blade really needed to be changed after 4 shaves.
I honestly wasn't too impressed with the Avocado tonight, it was difficult to get a consisent lather and my face was burned. Now a dull blade didn't help, but still, I'll hold off on purchasing a full sized tub for the time being.

Thing that's too bad, now that I've gotten started with the good stuff, I wish I could shave twice a day everyday just for fun, but I don't think my face can handle it.

AACJ

10-02-2006, 03:17 AM

SMF I Shave Brush
Merkur Classic Razor with Feather DE blade
Crabtree and Evelyn Sandalwood Shave Cream

Trumper Sandalwood Cologne

Stauff

10-02-2006, 03:21 AM

That reminds me, I asked for some Acqua di Parma for my birthday and didn't get it. I suppose I'll have to buy it myself now!

You have every right to do so! Maybe pick up the AS balm as well? :wink:

Edcculus

10-02-2006, 04:26 AM

My shave of the week (since I dont have any other supplies yet)

Proraso pre
Omega boar hair brush
Merkeur HD with Isralei blade
Proraso Shave Cream
Proraso After Shave Balm

Chagidiel

10-02-2006, 04:29 AM

Monday :cool:

Gillette Slim Adjustable Gold
SHARP blade (not just a sharp blade but a Sharp Blade:biggrin: )
NoName Pure Badger Brush
Vintage Cussons Imperial Leather Shave Stick:001_tt1:

First proper try with a Sharp, Exellent stuff.. Really nice and smooth.. Me LIKE !

Have a nice week Ladies and Gents!

tjkirch

10-02-2006, 05:08 AM

Ugh. Ugh Ugh Ugh.

Merkur 1904 w/ Feather blade (day 3)
SR-204 brush
QED Tangerine & Spearmint soap
Em's Place Strengthening splash
Proraso pre/post
Baxter's ASB

What an awful morning. First the Feather gave me the worst razor burn of my life, and then I discovered something even worse - on torn up skin, Proraso pre/post followed by Baxter's ASB burns like fire. I was expecting glacier-like relief but it felt like torture until it eventually faded away. Why on earth would these two products react in such a way?

Close shave though :biggrin:

Scotto

10-02-2006, 05:18 AM

Shower: Provence Sante green tea & seaweed soap, Nancy Boy shampoo, conditioner, and face wash

Shave:
Merkur Futur with 7AM blade
Simpson PJ3 super
Penhaligon Blenheim Bouquet cream
QED DVH20
Penhaligon Blenheim Bouquet ASB

Penhaligon Blenheim Bouquet EdT
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3816

ada8356

10-02-2006, 05:40 AM

Monday:

Merkur HD w/Derby
Vulfix 2234
Salter's Mint
Alum
Nancy Boy Aftershave Gel

TraderJoe

10-02-2006, 06:20 AM

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3814

webguru24

10-02-2006, 06:20 AM

New week, new blade, new razor

Proraso Pre
Gillette 1956 Superspeed w/Swedish Gillette (it just seemed right)
C&E BB Brush
Proraso Green Tube
Adidias Dynamic Pulse A/S

This was a stellar shave. BBS with almost ZERO irritation. I now know the difference between a gentle razor and an aggressive razor. This was fantastic.

Quagmire

10-02-2006, 06:25 AM

Merkur HD w/derby (day 4)
Muhle BB
Proraso pre
QED Tangerine & Spearmint
Witch hazel w/peppermint eo
Nivea sensative asb
L'Occitane Eau de Badian

crackstar

10-02-2006, 06:42 AM

Today, I'm taking a day off from shaving, because it's Yom Kippur, the most important Jewish holiday of the year. I'll be back in action tomorrow.

Jeff

SSLStudio

10-02-2006, 06:42 AM

- Long hot Shower

-Gillette Executive silver aristocrat/ Fresh SHARP
-Muhle SB pinsel
-Florena shave cream provided by my friend Jeff.
-Proraso Pre in the shower.
-Thayers W/H lavender
-Anherb Aftershave Gel
-Anherb After Shave Conditioner.

2 Days no shaving , Sharp did a good job very smooth .
The florena now theres a winner.. its like you just received a fresh Bouqet of flowers and your face dived deep into the bouqet. the LAther is a no brainer instant. its the love child of Proraso red and Arko Sensitive a really good job.

Good start of the Week. The Anherb stuff is really weird aswell smells great after applying nice soft skin. these might pass it to become new BarberCulture products.

Ironman

10-02-2006, 06:53 AM

Traveling Yesterday:

NWC Adjustable w/ Schick Blade
C-M Pure Badger Travel Brush
AOS Lavender Shaving Cream
Thayer's Lemon
AOS Lavender ASB

Today's Shave:
Gillette Fatboy w/ Swede
SR-230
C&E Nomad Shaving Cream (Woohoo! Thanks B&B!)
Burts Bees Lavender Complexion Mist
Brave Soldier Code Blue

Tried the pot of Nomad shaving cream that I won in the contest. Fantastic stuff. I'll have to see If I can write up a review later this week. I thought the scent was nice, but SWMBO loved it! :biggrin:

Jim

10-02-2006, 07:38 AM

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3822 (http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=3822&original=1&c=7)

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3823 (http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=3823&original=1&c=7)

ponyplayer

10-02-2006, 07:49 AM

Monday...

Schick Injector w/ Schick blade
Bic Metal
SR212T super
Honeybee Lavender soap
QED Lavender H20
Italian Floid a/s (sample)
Trumper's Coral SF

Tommy Bahama edt

Folks, this Honeybee soap is wonderful....great lather, slick and leaves the face feeling great.

I received a bunch of different samples from TomH (wish you would post again...too fine a gentleman to be missing from the forum) and the Italian Floid aftershave was one of the samples. Interesting stuff...worked very nice to relax my face.

I really like this Tommy Bahama scent on a chilly morning. I know it is not Trumper's or Creed but it is nice in my opinion.

Great shave to start the week.

Have a great day.
Patrick

tu00tf

10-02-2006, 08:31 AM

Monday morning shave:

- Gillette SuperSpeed 40's edition
- Israeli Personna blade (2nd shave)
- Mama Bear's Old Spice shaving soap
- alum block
- Coral Skin Food

boboakalfb

10-02-2006, 08:52 AM

Neutrogena Daily Defense Face Scrub
Merkur Slant-Swedish Gillette
SR-208
C&E Sweet Almond Oil SC
AOS Alum Block
Thayers Rose WH
T&H Classic Balm
Floris Santal

scarface

10-02-2006, 08:52 AM

Monday:
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e125/myt_mouse28/DSC05512.jpg

letterk

10-02-2006, 09:20 AM

40's SS
Swedish Gillette
EJ Medium Silvertip
Tabac soap
Provence Sante' Green Tea splash
SCS Blend 2-11 EDT

19george

10-02-2006, 09:37 AM

Slant/feather
C&E best
Qed Sandalwood
Thayer's WH
Proraso asb

My first shave since Thursday! Thats the longest I've gone w/o shaving since I started this while wet shaving thing (darn LSAT just get in the way of everything). The Slant was needed today. Good shave, though I nicked myself a couple of times b/c I was rushing.

Dennis

10-02-2006, 10:55 AM

Edwin Jagger DE (Contest Loot!!!)
Fresh Derby
SR 3118
Tabac Soap
Alum Block
QEDman Da Vinci Water
Feather Kanwa ASB
SCS B&B Bay Rum with a Twist EdT

A most excellent shave. That razor (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showpost.php?p=74687&postcount=6) is really, really nice.

jduffy

10-02-2006, 11:46 AM

Gillette Fat Boy on 3
Israeli Blade Day 5
Proraso GT
C&E Pure Badger Travel
Alum block
Proraso ASB
Old Spice Original

Another great shave. Do I dare go to day 6 with this blade? :confused:

Austin

10-02-2006, 12:13 PM

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3824

Dinder1

10-02-2006, 12:32 PM

Shavemac razor w/ Feather
M&P Silvertip
L'Occitane Cade SS
Thayer Rose
Cade AS

ratcheer

10-02-2006, 03:09 PM

A wonderful shave! I got my best lather so far, using a new shave cream. It was so creamy and slippery.

Pantene Pro V hair conditioner
Colgate Lather shave cream (only $2.99)
Merkur Classic
American Personna (shave #2)
Vulfix 2233 Super
Proraso Liquid Cream After-Shave

Tim

TraderJoe

10-02-2006, 03:16 PM

NMMB

10-02-2006, 03:17 PM

SOTD (Monday):

- Merkur Progress with (new) WS blade
- Taylors sandalwood soap
- AOS alum block
- Thayers supsrhazel WH
- C&E sienna ASB

rustyblade

10-02-2006, 04:40 PM

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10494/IMG_0779.jpg

Jack Bauer

10-02-2006, 06:13 PM

Another awesome picture Richard. Crystal clear.

On to the shave:

Merkur HD w/merkur
Chubby 1 super
Pre de Provence shave soap
Witch Hazel
NB ASB

Floris Santal

Chris

rtaylor61

10-02-2006, 11:43 PM

Merkur HD Classic
Mama Bear's Patchouli Soap
C&E Best Badger
GFT Coral Skin Food
Brooks Brothers 1818 Cologne.

Randy

Stauff

10-03-2006, 12:23 AM

Proraso pre/post
Proraso green tub
Plisson Euro white 10
Merkur Futur w/ Gillette blade
Proraso pre/post
L'occitane styptic
Proraso ASB

madmedic

10-03-2006, 12:33 AM

Tuesday

Merkur Futur/Euro Gillette
Shavemac 23mm in Best
Salters Fresh Mint
Alum Block
T&H Classic A/S Balm

Creed GIT

Brian

TimmyBoston

10-03-2006, 01:01 AM

Monday

HD w/ IP - 1st use
NB facewash
Proraso Pre/Post
SR 3118
Trumper's Coconut
Alum Block
Proraso ASB

I'm not a general fan of the Trumper's creams, but I reallly like the Coconut Oil.

BeachBum

10-03-2006, 01:13 AM

http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/8501/shaverf3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

rikrdo

10-03-2006, 01:20 AM

10-2 8:15pm

Merkur Slant + Feather (4th shave)
C&E BBB
QED Vetiver soap (3 pass)
Warm water rinse
Witch Hazel splash
Banana Boat Soothing gel with Aloe
QED DaVInci Water spray
Guerlain Vetiver EDT

guenron

10-03-2006, 04:03 AM

Molto Bene!

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3834

Look for a review in shaving creams later.

Jonnybc

10-03-2006, 04:26 AM

Molto Bene!

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3834

Look for a review in shaving creams later.

Surely not!!

Jonnybc

10-03-2006, 04:27 AM

Trumper Warwick handled DE razor
Wilkinson Blade
Vulfix 2235 Silvertip
Taylor Shaveing Shop Cream
Trumper Limes Skin Food
My last drops of Acqua di Parma!

dszpiro

10-03-2006, 04:38 AM

Gold Fat Boy (D3) (first use today)
Feather blade (new today)
Proraso pre-shave
Omega Gold & Green brush
L'Occitane CADE cream from the tube*
AOS Lemon ASB
Pinaud Clubman A/S

* This was my first use of the l'Occitane cream. The side of the box states that it can be applied by hand or by brush. As you might expect, using the Omega did not generate a great deal of lather. The typical amount of cream from the tube was barely enough for two (thin) passes: I had to throw some Palmolive (red) into the bowl to create lather for my third pass.

Cheers,

Scorpio

10-03-2006, 04:56 AM

Hot shower and towel
Proraso pre/post
SR 208 .........WOW this brush is great. Soft but not floppy.
Trumper's Rose
Gillette Slim w/ Israeli
Witch Hazel
Coral Skin Food
T&H 1805

Rafael

guenron

10-03-2006, 05:14 AM

Surely not!!
As you can see, that is me on the right in my vegetative state...:yikes:

webguru24

10-03-2006, 05:16 AM

Proraso Pre Shave Cream
'56 Gillette SS w/ Swedish Gillette
C&E BB Brush
Mama Bear's Ocean Rain
Adidas Dynamic Pulse a/s

ada8356

10-03-2006, 05:52 AM

Wow! It was like shaving with ice cubes on the face!

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3826

The Artist. (http://www.tarasloboda.cz/main.html)

Smoothest, easiest shave in quite a while this morning.

SLider

10-03-2006, 06:02 AM

Merkur Slant/Derby
Shavemac 23mm silvertip

Proraso Pre/Post
GFT lime skin food before each pass
Dave's Shave Cream (http://cgi.ebay.com/Shaving-Cream-Shave-Creme-Slick-and-Foaming-Home-Made_W0QQitemZ230034202345QQihZ013QQcategoryZ78062 QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item230034202345)
Hydrolast Peppermint cutting balm for T/C
Em's Cucumber A/S Splash
GFT lime skin food

Scotto

10-03-2006, 06:10 AM

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

Shave:
Merkur Futur with Euro-Gillette blade
Simpson T3
Harris Arlington soap
QED DVH20
Green Pond A/S milk

Harris Arlington cologne
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3817

tjkirch

10-03-2006, 06:14 AM

Merkur 1904 w/ fresh Derby blade
SR-204 brush
Proraso pre/post
Em's Place pre-shave oil
Proraso green tube
Trumper's CSF before 2nd, 3rd, 4th passes
Em's Place Strengthening splash
Em's Place Bay Rum ASB
Trumper's CSF

Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet EdT

Lovely shave today. The smoothest I've had in a while!

Quagmire

10-03-2006, 06:15 AM

Merkur HD w/derby
Muhle BB
Proraso pre
KMF peaches & creme
Zar aftershave tonic
Nivea sensitive asb

TraderJoe

10-03-2006, 06:20 AM

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3829

Suzuki

10-03-2006, 07:21 AM

As you can see, that is me on the right in my vegetative state...:yikes:

Actually, the Proraso in a can is, IMHO, the best canned goo on the market and the only one I would attempt to use a DE or SE razor with. In fact it was the Proraso in a can that got me curious about their other products, which eventually led to a purchase of the cream in a tube - since which I've never looked back. I still keep a can of the Proraso green foam around for when I'm in a rush.

As for my SOTH

Merkur slant/Derby blade
Proraso boar brush
Tom's peppermint cream
Alum
Proraso A/S splash
QED after shave conditioner - first use, but very positive impression.

Tinzien

10-03-2006, 07:35 AM

Tuesday:

Proraso Pre in the shower
Merkur HD w/ Feather (Day 1)
Coates's Tea Tree Shaving Cream
Alum
Men's-U Facial Wash after the shave
Trumper's Coral Skin Food

LP #9 for the scent

An amazing 4-pass shave after taking two days off from my hobby because I wanted BBS in the worst way today. My girlfriend comes back into town tonight from Florida and I did not want any scruffiness. :biggrin:

I love using the Men's-U right after a shave and before the Trumper because it kills any heat dead in its tracks.

Jim

10-03-2006, 07:53 AM

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3836&original=1

stkegl

10-03-2006, 08:07 AM

Geo Trumper extract of limes skinfood
Shavemac XXL brush lathers up AOS Lavender
Lucky Tiger face lotion
Nivea mild balm

boboakalfb

10-03-2006, 08:23 AM

Neutrogena Daily Defense Face Scrub
Merkur Slant-Swedish Gillette
SR-208
T&H Grafton SC
AOS Alum Block
Thayers Lavender WH
Proraso Liquid ASB
T&H Grafton EDT

Dennis

10-03-2006, 08:35 AM

Proraso Pre/Post in the shower
Feather Artist Clug straight
Feather Pro Guard blade
SR 3118
Proraso in the green tube
Alum block
QEDman Da Vinci water
Proraso Liquid Balm
Truefitt and Hill Spanish Leather EdT

My first straight shave. Minor nicks - would have been much worse without the guarded blade for sure. The shave was very awkward and will need lots of practice of which I don't have much time. Good shave though on the cheeks. Spotty on the neck - had to clean up with a DE.

rustyblade

10-03-2006, 08:45 AM

Dinder1

10-03-2006, 08:55 AM

Tech razor w/Derby
Simpson Harvard 5
Mama Bear Rosewood SS....thanks Goosemwplease.
Thayers Rose
Baxter ASB
Purpose SPF

Insane lather provided by Mama Bear.

NYLaw

10-03-2006, 08:56 AM

I've been so busy, so it's been a while since my last post. But I thought I'd just update my involvement with a quick SOTD... Hope everybody is well!

Merkur Futur with Derby blade
Truefitt Preshave oil
Simpson Chub 2 Super
Penhaligon Blenheim Bouquet cream
Bonnyman Scuttle
Nancy Boy after shave cooling gel
Cartier Must de Cartier Essence Cologne

letterk

10-03-2006, 09:35 AM

My alarm clock (my eldest son) slept in today, so I needed a quick shave.

40's SS
Swedish Gillette
Barbasol brushless cream
Thayer's Lavender
Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet

TomH

10-03-2006, 10:01 AM

My special pic for my SOTD, for my friends and all the members here at B&B:

-Merkur 34c w.Rotbart blade
-SMF II brush
-Kaloderma Classic shaving cream (a real treasure...:wink: )
-Swiss Pitralon A/S
-St.Bernhard Herren Gesichtscreme

Greetings from Germany

Thomas

SSLStudio

10-03-2006, 10:51 AM

scarface

10-03-2006, 12:20 PM

Tuesday:
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e125/myt_mouse28/DSC05521.jpg

Chagidiel

10-03-2006, 12:24 PM

Tuesday

Gillette Adjustable Gold
Sharp Blade
NoName Pure Badger
Wilkinson Blue Bowl

2nd day with Sharp, good shave but not perfect.. I feel this blade might not be A+ for me..

rtaylor61

10-03-2006, 12:26 PM

Tom,

Very cool photo! Glad to see you post!

Randy

crackstar

10-03-2006, 03:18 PM

Tom, ich kann nicht glauben! Du bist zuruck!! :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile:

Tuesday:

Gillette adjustable
Omega brush
Euro. Palmolive shave cream
St-Ives Intensive Relief moisturizer
Givenchy Gentleman edt

Jeff

Herzliche Willkommen Tom, mein teurer Freund! Ich freue mich sehr, heute. Liebe Grusse!

Jeff

SSLStudio

10-03-2006, 03:34 PM

Hot shower

- Superspeed / Fresh Feather
-Tamara Cream
-muhle pinsel superbadger
-proraso pre
-thayers W/H
- aftershave dont remember the name.
- Proraso skinfood ..

The shave was just terrible complete Drag with a fresh Feather Ive never experienced this.. one weeper .. thats it switch razor.. ah Gillette executive aristocrat with 2nd use Sharp... much better for against the grain and cross grain.. but it didnt feel in Zen... I quited after semi 3 passes. thats it cant stand these bad shaves.. a First with the Feather.. First time use of the Tamara cream that could be the cause its not as Slick as I like my creams could be I used too much water or too little. the cream itself smells like a candy I used to suck on looooooooong time from childhood they were called HOTballs or Fireballs immense red and youd suck them and oh boy did your mouth became hot !

rustyblade

10-03-2006, 04:07 PM

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10494/IMG_0819.jpg

crackstar

10-03-2006, 04:10 PM

gorgeous razor, Richard!

Jeff

jduffy

10-03-2006, 04:26 PM

Wow! Great photo Tom, thanks for posting it.

TraderJoe

10-03-2006, 05:03 PM

Single pass with "Summa DE" Blade got me nice and BBS in the AM, but by 6:30 today I was needing another shave, so I proceeded as follows:

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3837

The Feather AC got every hair there...wow does this thing leave a smooth path behind itself. I went WTG for a single pass on cheeks and mouth area, ATG on the neck (what was I thinking?). Anyhow, very smooth shave with no irritation.

Tom! Great pic, happy shaving buddy. :thumbup:

Dinder1

10-03-2006, 05:10 PM

Very nice Joe, some day I will have to make the Jump to a Feather AC.
Cheers, DJ.

tu00tf

10-03-2006, 05:14 PM

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3839
- Gold Gillette Slim Adjustable
- Derby Extra blade (1st use)
- Mama Bear's Green Irish Tweed Shaving Soap
- Merkur Badger Shave Brush
- dszpiro-recommended Target rice bowl with thumb notch
- Block of Alum
- Thayer's Rose Petal Witch Hazel

I think I heard a heavenly choir sing as I took the last S-N stroke. Nice!

jduffy

10-03-2006, 05:23 PM

Gillette Fat Boy on 3
Israeli Blade Day 6
Proraso GT
C&E Pure Badger Travel Brush
Alum block
Proraso ASB
Old Spice Original

As posted in another thread, today was day 6 on the Israeli. Very good shave. Not as magical as the day 5 shave but still pretty darn nice. I'm thinking that I have to go for day 7, it's a matter of principle at this point. But if I feel the least bit of irritation I'm punching out and putting in a new blade.

Just how good are the Israeli blades? :confused:

TraderJoe

10-03-2006, 05:23 PM

Very nice Joe, some day I will have to make the Jump to a Feather AC.
Cheers, DJ.

Thanks DJ, I'm trying to slowly introduce it into my rotation. I don't want to get too comfortable with it just yet, as that's when I'll probably do damage.

fyi - Getting used to using my left hand to shave left side of face has been the most challenging part. If you aren't already using left hand with DE, I'd recommend you start little bit at a time to make transition easier.

ratcheer

10-03-2006, 05:35 PM

Merkur Classic
American Personna (3rd shave)
ClassicShaving.com bay rum soap
Vulfix 2233 Super
Nivea for Men Extra Soothing after shave balm

The third shave with this blade is getting kind of tough. I think that until I use these all, I'm going to have to use two per week. :frown:

I am finally starting to get a pretty good lather from the soap, though. Maybe I'll have the hang of it before too long.

Tim

dszpiro

10-03-2006, 06:51 PM

Jack Bauer

10-03-2006, 07:43 PM

Late shave tonight.

Merkur HD w/merkur
Chubby 1 super
Pre de Provence shave soap
witch hazel
NB asb

LP#9

Chris

brando

10-03-2006, 09:16 PM

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3840

PalmettoB

10-03-2006, 09:51 PM

Decided to shave tonight, which I usually don't. Actually pretty nice. I have an early morning of midterms to give, so I decided to indulge and then sleep on it!

Gillette 50s SS
Israeli Personna blade
Col. Conk Bay Rum Soap
T&H pure badger brush
witch hazel splash
Proraso Liquid Cream A/S

This was about the best I have had all week! BBS except for one spot on the right side of my neck. Got a little rough there earlier in the week, so I let it go with two passes, one across the grain.

pcxpe

10-03-2006, 10:53 PM

Merkur HD with Feather
Taylors Almond S/C
EJ Best Badger
Nivea Sensitive A/S Balm

___________
Peter

TimmyBoston

10-03-2006, 11:07 PM

Tuesday

HD with Israeli - 2nd use
SR 3118
Proraso Pre/Post
NB Shaving Cream
Alum Block
NB aftershave gel
4 passes and a touch up

Good shave today, a few nicks but little to no redness. And I'd forgotten how well the NB cream moisturizes, after my shave no tightness at all, just smooth and supple.

Jonnybc

10-04-2006, 01:02 AM

Merkur Slant Bar with Tesco Blade
Kent BK8
CT Lemon and Cedar Cream
Alum Block
CT Lemon and Cedar ASB
B&B Cologne

Desibabu

10-04-2006, 02:27 AM

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

My fastest DE shave yet, and with only three cuts! Too bad I'm still getting razor burn.

jean-pierre

10-04-2006, 03:06 AM

Hello all,

Gillette Fat boy
Gillette Super Silver blade
M&p Silvertip brush
Taylor avocado cream
Proraso A/S balm

Ashe

10-04-2006, 03:20 AM

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

Shave:
Merkur Classic Long Handle w/ Derby Extra (day 3)
EJ Best Badger
Proraso Red
Proraso AS balm
SOFRI Cool Concentrated Moisturizing balm

Christian Dior's Dior Homme cologne

crackstar

10-04-2006, 04:13 AM

Savile Row badger
Merkur Progress w/Sharp blade
De Vergulde Hand soap stick (beautiful scent and lather)
St-Ives Intensive Relief moisturizer
Pinaud Bay Rum aftershave

my face healed great from the cut on Sunday, BBS today! :smile: :smile:

Jeff

Stauff

10-04-2006, 04:46 AM

Plisson Euro white 10
Tabac soap
Merkur Futur
Tabac splash
Proraso liquid AS

dszpiro

10-04-2006, 05:04 AM

Proraso pre-shave
Proraso green cream from tube
Shavemac Silver Tip custom brush
Gillette Gold-tone Fat Boy (D3)
Feather blade (day 2)
Proraso ASB
l'Occitane CADE AS
BBS!

ada8356

10-04-2006, 05:34 AM

Wednesday:

Two days of awesome shaves in a row:

Merkur HD w/Derby
Vulfix 2234
Proraso Pre
Nancy Boy Cream
Nancy Boy After Shave Gel

webguru24

10-04-2006, 05:48 AM

Proraso Pre Shave
'50s SS w/Swede Gillette
C&E BB Brush
Mama Bear's Lime Soap
Nivea ASB

Dennis

10-04-2006, 07:52 AM

Shower:
Grandma Nell's Guava Soap
Nancy Boy most everything else

Shave:
Edwin Jagger DE (Contest Loot!)
Derby, day 2
SR 3118 (man, I love this brush...)
Trumpers Coconut shave cream
Feather Kanwa ASB
Acqua di Parma EdT

rtaylor61

10-04-2006, 07:54 AM

Merkur HD Classic
Shavemac #22607 Silvertip
SCS Bay Rum Shaving Soap
DR Harris A/S Milk
Mama Bears Dragon's Tears Cologne

Randy

Austin

10-04-2006, 08:04 AM

Tuesday's SOTD

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3842

Dinder1

10-04-2006, 08:08 AM

Shavemac razor w/feather
Rooney Silvertip
Speick SC
Speick AS Lotion

The Rooney was fantastic...not floppy at all, just super soft and lux, and the Speick products :drool:

Dennis

10-04-2006, 08:10 AM

Tuesday's SOTD

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3842

Where you taking notes during the shave? :biggrin:

Dennis

TomH

10-04-2006, 08:14 AM

Wednesday:

-Merkur 34c w.DERBY blade
-SMFII brush
-KMF Shea&Lavender shaving cream
-QED da Vinci Water
-Herban Cowboy A/S balm

Thomas

I love this American stuff, great..., congrat's for that gentlemen...:thumbup:

Quagmire

10-04-2006, 08:14 AM

Merkur HD w/derby
Vulfix 2197
Taylor's Mr. Taylor
Zar aftershave tonic
Proraso ASB
L'Occitane Eau de L'Occitane (http://www.drunkendonkey.net/eng/html/emoticons/dribble.gif)

Austin

10-04-2006, 08:17 AM

Where you taking notes during the shave? :biggrin:

Dennis

:biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:

I posted in honor of the many pen threads in the forums.

Austin

10-04-2006, 08:24 AM

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3843

boboakalfb

10-04-2006, 08:26 AM

Neutrogena Daily Defense Face Scrub
Merkur Slant-Swedish Gillette
C&E Best Badger
HBS Oceania Shave Soap
AOS Alum Block
Thayers Rose WH
T&H Classic Balm
T&H Freshman

The Swede does a much better job in the slant then in my HD...day 5 and still going strong.

Suzuki

10-04-2006, 08:29 AM

Trac II/NOS Schick blade (testing quick shave setups for road trips)
SR 3122
QED B&B stick
Alum
Thayer's A/S
QED after shave conditioner
Arden Sandalwood EDT.

letterk

10-04-2006, 08:50 AM

40's SS
Swedish Gillette
EJ Medium Silvertip
SCS Cool Lime
QED Da Vinci Water
Lime Skin Food
SCS B&B Bay Rum w/ a Twist EDT

jduffy

10-04-2006, 09:31 AM

Gillette Fat Boy on 3
Israeli Day 7 (yeah, that's right, 7)
Proraso GT
C&E Pure Badger Travel Brush
Alum block
Baxter of California
Old Spice Cologne

Probably not the best idea to go for 7 but it had to be done. The same way they ask mountain climbers why they climb Everest. Because it's there.

Stauff

10-04-2006, 09:34 AM

Shavemac razor w/feather
Rooney Silvertip
Speick SC
Speick AS Lotion

The Rooney was fantastic...not floppy at all, just super soft and lux, and the Speick products :drool:

Ditto on Speick. Enjoy it like I do!

Scorpio

10-04-2006, 10:42 AM

This morning:

Hot shower and towel
Proraso pre
2 drops of glycerin
SR 208
T&H 1805 Cream
Gillette SS 40's Style Black tip w/Israeli
Witch Hazel
Coral Skin food
T&H 1805 cologne

Another great shave to start my day. I have used my SS's this week just to keep things interesting and I notice that since my techinique has improved I am getting excellent shaves with these razors. But don't despair I am loyal to my adjustables. BUt is fun to mix things up every now and then.

Rafael

19george

10-04-2006, 11:07 AM

HD/Feather
C&E best
Qed Rose Geranium
QED Da Vinci Water
Proraso balm

htownmmm

10-04-2006, 11:29 AM

Tuesday evening:

Gillette Slim Adjustable

Israeli blade

C&E Nomad shave cream(contest winnings!:biggrin: ) My new favorite cream-or is it my favorite because its new? :confused:

Alum block

Proraso ASB

Savie Row 208

What a shave!:thumbup:

Chagidiel

10-04-2006, 11:48 AM

Wednesday

Gillette Adjustable Gold
Sharp Blade
NoName Pure Badger
Erasmic Shave Stick

3rd day with Sharp, good but not exellent results... Will try a fixed head razor instead..

madmedic

10-04-2006, 02:59 PM

Gillette 1951 Tech/Sharp Blade
Simpson D2 in Best
Tabac Shave Stick
Shavex Alum Block
Rosehip Oil

L'Occitane Eau des Baux

Brian

rustyblade

10-04-2006, 03:45 PM

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10494/IMG_0852.jpg

ratcheer

10-04-2006, 03:51 PM

Proraso pre-shave cream
Merkur Classic
American Personna (4th shave)
Proraso cream (green tube)
Vulfix 2233 Super
Ocean Potion aloe gel

The fourth shave with this blade was more comfortable than the third, but I did cut myself up a bit. It was funny - it didn't hurt, but when I was done I was bleeding in several places.

Tim

scarface

10-04-2006, 03:56 PM

Wednesday:
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e125/myt_mouse28/DSC05525.jpg

crackstar

10-04-2006, 03:59 PM

oh, yes! I know that nice, minty scent from Pollena Lider!

Jeff

Scotto

10-04-2006, 04:04 PM

Shower: Baxters Italian Lime-Pomegranite bodywash, Nancy Boy everything else

Shave:
Merkur Futur with Euro-Gillette blade
M-P brush
Mama Bear Experimental shave cream
Em's Cucumber A/S splash
Proraso liquid cream

Tabac EdC

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/files/1/8/IMG_2754_2_1.JPG

Jack Bauer

10-04-2006, 11:07 PM

Merkur HD w/merkur
chubby 1 super
pre de provence soap
witch hazel
NB asb

Chris

Jonnybc

10-04-2006, 11:19 PM

Gilliette Fatboy with Gillette Blade
MP Long Handled Silvertip Brush
Trumper Coconut Cream
Alum Block
Trumper Limes Skin Food
Trumper Curzon Cologne

TimmyBoston

10-05-2006, 01:36 AM

Wednesday

HD w/ IP - 3rd Use
Mr. Taylor Shaving Cream
Shavemac 220
Proraso Pre/Post
Proraso ASB
NB Replenishing Moisturizer

I really dig the Shavemac, now the only thing, I wish I had bought the 30mm!

Stauff

10-05-2006, 02:25 AM

Thursday:

Trumper rose soap
Chubby 1 super
Merkur Progress w/ Gillette blade
proraso liquid AS
Coral skin food

Weleda rose deodorant
Yardley lavender brillantine
Acqua di Parma

crackstar

10-05-2006, 03:41 AM

Edwin Jagger Best Badger
Merkur Progress
Ingram shaving cream
St-Ives Intensive Relief moisturizer
Givenchy Pour Homme edt

Jeff

Scorpio

10-05-2006, 04:25 AM

Hot shower and towel
Proraso pre
SR 208
Trumper's Coconut oil....love the smell of coconut in the morning!!!
Gillette Fatboy refurb w/Israeli
witch hazel
Coral skin Food

The shave quality and characteristics of the refurb razor were not compromised. Another great shave with a Fat Boy.

Rafael

htownmmm

10-05-2006, 04:58 AM

Wednesday night:

Merkur HD
Feather blade(brand new)
SR- 22 silvertip
C&E Nomad(couldn't resist :drool: )
alum block
witch hazel
Nivea sensitive ASB
Fendi Edt

Marty

TraderJoe

10-05-2006, 05:01 AM

SR 3124
Feather AC RG
Feather ProGuard Blade
Tom's Peppermint Shave Cream
Italian Floid :cool:
Knize Ten

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3849

SLider

10-05-2006, 05:29 AM

Shavemac 23mm
Vision/Derby

Proraso Pre in shower
GFT lime skin food before each pass
A mix of St. Charles & GFT coconut cream
Hydrolast peppermint cutting balm for T/C
Aqua Velva

ada8356

10-05-2006, 05:34 AM

Thursday Morning:

Merkur HD w/Derby
Free Zirh Brush
QED Soap - Wild Orange
Alum
Baxter ASB

I really like the Wild Orange, but I think Ruby Red Grapefruit is a more appropriate name.:smile:

webguru24

10-05-2006, 05:54 AM

Proraso Pre Shave
'56 Gillette SS
C&E BB Brush
Mama Bear's Armani Black Code Type
Adidas A/s

Quagmire

10-05-2006, 06:26 AM

Merkur HD w/derby
Muhle BB
Proraso pre (advise: don't apply to the eyes, OUCH! )
Trumpers Coconut oil cream (am i the only one that isn't impressed with this stuff?)
Witch hazel w/peppermint eo
Proraso ASB
Dolce & Gabbana Pour Homme

Scotto

10-05-2006, 06:42 AM

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

Shave:
Merkur Futur with Euro-Gillette blade
Shavemac "Scotto Special"
Mama Bear Lilac/lavender soap
Proraso A/S splash
QEDman aftershave conditioner

Tabac EdC on left arm
Tabac EdT on right arm

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3845

ponyplayer

10-05-2006, 07:29 AM

Thursday,

A rather international shave day.

Schick Injector w/Schick blade
Bic Metal
Shavemac Custom brush (Germany)
Pollena Linder shave cream (Poland)
QED Rose H2O (USA)
Swiss Pitralon (Switzerland)

Trumper's Eucris EDT (UK)

The Schick Injector may not be as fun or as sexy as some of the Gillette or Merkur razors but it gives one heck of a shave.
If you haven't had the chance to try some of the Pollena Linder cream....you are missing out on a very nice product. Nice "minty" scent
and lathers very nice. The Swiss Pitralon just feels great and leave my face feeling refreshed. The Trumper's Eucris is superb.

I'd love to have a European contact to purchase the Pollena, Pitralon and Floid items.

Have a great day and enjoy your shave.

Patrick

Suzuki

10-05-2006, 08:10 AM

Trac II with NOS Schick blade
Simpson Rover pure badger
Institute Karite shea butter soap
Alum
Thayer's A/S
QED skin conditioner (very nice stuff)
Arden Sandalwood EDT

boboakalfb

10-05-2006, 08:35 AM

Merkur Slant-Swedish Gillette
SR-208
Taylors Rose & Lavender SC
AOS Alum Block
Thayers Rose & Lavender WH
DR Harris Pink AS
Atkinson's English Lavender

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l212/boboakalfb/Davinci.jpg

Chagidiel

10-05-2006, 08:40 AM

Thursday

Merkur 34c HD
Sharp Blade
Merkur Silvertip
Proraso tub
GFT Spanish Leather AS

Seems to me that the Sharp is a better blade in a fixed head, better shave today. Its been tooo long since I used the good ol´ Proraso - its exellent.

Dennis

10-05-2006, 08:43 AM

Edwin Jagger DE
Derby, day 3
SR 3118
Trumpers Sandalwood
Feather Kanwa ASB
Fern EdT

I am feeling swaddled in comfy English-ness today. :biggrin: Great shave!

letterk

10-05-2006, 08:52 AM

Merkur Classic
Derby Extra
EJ Medium Silvertip
C&E Nomad cream
B&B A/S Milk
Floris JF

Gatorade

10-05-2006, 09:27 AM

Thursday
Hot Shower No Scrub

Shavemac Silvertip
C&E Sweet Almond Oil Cream
Gillette Slim Adjustable
Israeli Persona 6th shave
4 Pass 5,5,7,1.

Neutrogena Razor Defense ASB

Dinder1

10-05-2006, 09:37 AM

Shavemac razor w/ Feather
Rooney 1 LG Silvertip
Speick SC
QED Da Vinci Water
Speick A/S Lotion

scarface

10-05-2006, 09:43 AM

Thursday:
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e125/myt_mouse28/DSC05529.jpg

SSLStudio

10-05-2006, 09:56 AM

Shower Aqua di Gio

-Gillette Fatboy/ Fresh Derby Extra
-Kent BK8
-Arko Moist :eek:
-Proraso Pre
-Thayers W/H lavender
-Aqua di Gio a/s balsem
-Aqua di Gio EDT

Wow you dont know the meaning of COLD until you try ARKO Moist ..

M E N T H O L

Thanks Jeff for waking me up, guess the Arko wasnt cold enough or something . I made a mistake its NOT the Cool its the MOIST Arko thats VERy VERY COLD and I made the association of COOL but there is actually an ARKO COOL aswell its not that product no its the green tube with Moist its like Proraso on steroids.

Austin

10-05-2006, 10:46 AM

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3853

dszpiro

10-05-2006, 11:00 AM

Proraso pre-shave
AOS Lemon cream from the jar
Simpson's Chubby 2 in Super
Gillette Gold-tone Fat Boy (D3)
Feather blade (day 3)
AOS Lemon ASB
Truefitt & Hill Spanish Leather AS

The most wonderful thing about this morning's shave was being joined by my 10 year old daughter! She has become fascinated with all of my recent shaving paraphernalia acquisitions and listens carefully as I explain about brushes, creams, razors, blades, etc... This morning she lathered up her face along with me and I gave her a Gillette slim-handled adjustable (sans blade!) to take the lather off. We had a great time! (She chose to stick with a one-pass shave. :wink: )

Afterwards, we agreed on two things. First, we both sincerely hope that she won't ever have to shave in the morning. Second, we agreed that the application of thick, warm lather on one's face with a dense, luxurious brush is exquisite! Now I have to work on my son.

Cheers,

battleboar

10-05-2006, 11:08 AM

Still keeping it simple :biggrin:

Palmolive Red Tube (US)
Omega Boar Brush
Merkur HD with Merkur Blade
Aqua Velva Classic Splash

Nice, Classic and Quick!

NMMB

10-05-2006, 12:00 PM

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3854

madmedic

10-05-2006, 12:24 PM

Merkur Futur/Euro Gillette
Vulfix 2233 in Super
Tamara Shaving Cream
Shavex Alum Block
T&H Classic A/S Balm

Al Fares Arabian EDT

Have changed my routine in preparation for a nite out tomorrow. This was my first time using Tamara cream.Love the scent and I had an excellent shave. Definately a cream to look out for.

Brian

rustyblade

10-05-2006, 03:36 PM

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10494/IMG_0862.jpg

tjkirch

10-05-2006, 04:36 PM

Wednesday Shave: I don't quite remember, aside from a Derby in my Merkur 1904, and I think some QED Tangerine & Spearmint soap. It's a shame I can't remember, because it's one of the best shaves I've ever had.

Wednesday Night: QEDman French Green Clay

Thursday Shower: QEDman Body Sander, other stuff

Thursday Shave:
Merkur 1904 w/ Derby blade (day 4)
SR-204 brush
Pacific Shave Oil
QED Bay Rum soap
Thayer's Lavender WH
Nancy Boy ASB

Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet EdT

I got a burning sensation from this morning's shave. I'm not sure if it's because of the PSO or the QED Bay Rum, as they're both new. I masked last night so the skin was nice and fresh for one of those things to eat away.

The PSO seemed to work pretty well and smells really nice. Reserving final judgement! The Body Sander didn't foam up as much as I expected from its description, but really did feel like sand - it left my skin nice and soft all day. Charles says it can be used without soap afterwards, but I did anyway as I wouldn't want to Body Sand everywhere. :wink2:

jduffy

10-05-2006, 04:40 PM

Gillette Super Speed
CVS Blade
C&E Pure Badger Travel Brush
T&H West Indian Limes Cream
Alum block
Baxter of California ASB
Old Spice Cologne

Yikes! What a change after the Israeli blade. The Israeli blades are all that. :cool:

Jack Bauer

10-05-2006, 06:40 PM

merkur hd w/swede
chubby 1 super
pre de provence soap
witch hazel
nb asb

Creed GIT

Chris

TimmyBoston

10-05-2006, 06:50 PM

Thursday
Fairly Rused AM Shave

HD - IP 4th Use
Shavemac 220
Taylor's St. James
NB ASG
NB Moisturizer
B&B Cologne

I could use a shave tonight, but I think I'll give my face a rest.

Chagidiel

10-05-2006, 08:29 PM

Friday :cool:

EJ Faux Ivory DE
Derby Extra
MP SuperBadger
MamaBear Bay Rum Soap

GFT Bay Rum Cologne

SWEET!! Derby Extra is the blade for me, after much tinkering with different blade, now it it Settled.. Really nice smooth BBS at 05:00 in the morning, No scraping, tugging or pulling.. Im ditching all other - Derby it IS :w00t:

BeachBum

10-05-2006, 09:13 PM

http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/915/shavedt1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

brando

10-05-2006, 09:31 PM

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3865

rafikz

10-05-2006, 10:02 PM

I usually lather on my face, but I had the time to whip it in a bowl, so for a change of pace I "bowled"

Florena shave cream :001_tt1:
M3 razor :biggrin:
Nivea Mild A/S balm
Proraso pre/post
Hawaiian Tropic Aloe lotion (Aloe, coca butter, avocado oil, and other goodies :thumbup: )

The Proraso pre/post is becoming my a/s of choice ; Nivea Sensitive has been my staple (sometimes I use the Mild for the nice scent), but for 1 more dollar and the same quantity (100 ml), the Proraso lasts waaaaay longer than the Nivea:001_tt1:

Jonnybc

10-05-2006, 11:56 PM

Budget shave today...

Merkur Classic with Derby blade
Vulfix 2235 Silvertip
Palmolive Cream
Alum Block
Nivea Sensitive ASB
Tabac Original Cologne

TomH

10-05-2006, 11:57 PM

Thursday:

-Merkur 23c w. SUMMA blade
-SCS brush
-Tom's Of Maine Mint shaving cream
-Swiss Pitralon
-Herban Cowboy A/S balm

Thomas

Mama Bear

10-06-2006, 12:09 AM

Thursday:

-Merkur 23c w. SUMMA blade
-SCS brush
-Tom's Of Maine Mint shaving cream
-Swiss Pitralon
-Herban Cowboy A/S balm

Thomas

Hi Tom! It is GOOD to see you!!!! :001_smile

Sue (Mama Bear)

Queen of Blades

10-06-2006, 12:16 AM

Thursday:

-Merkur 23c w. SUMMA blade
-SCS brush
-Tom's Of Maine Mint shaving cream
-Swiss Pitralon
-Herban Cowboy A/S balm

Thomas

Guten tag, Tom!

Ashe

10-06-2006, 12:24 AM

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

Shave:
Merkur Classic Long Handle w/ Derby Extra (day 4)
EJ Best Badger
Roger et Gallet shaving soap
Proraso AS balm
SOFRI Cool Concentrated Moisturizing balm

Christian Dior's Dior Homme cologne

rikrdo

10-06-2006, 12:24 AM

10-6 8p PST USA

Mary Kay TimeWise Cleansing bar
C&E BBB
QED Vetiver soap
Merkur Slant + Feather blade (2x)
-2 passes + touch-up
-tried Mantics "J-hook" recommendation (tricky)
Warm water rinse
Witch Hazel Splash
Banana Boat Soothing Gel with Aloe
QED DaVinci water spritz
Guerlain Vetiver EdT

(I AM Lovin the Vetiver !)

Lyrt

10-06-2006, 03:12 AM

First shave with a Derby blade. I was very impressed until the pass against the grain which turned into a remake of chainsaw massacre. Had to finish the job with the Feather AC (and its gay guard blade)
Penhaligon’s English Fern. My first shave with it. I’m very impressed.
C&E Edwin Jagger small best
Castle Forbes 1445 AS balm (perfect with English Fern)

SSLStudio

10-06-2006, 03:19 AM

crackstar

10-06-2006, 04:21 AM

Omega brush
Merkur Vision w/ Sharp blade
Erasmic shaving soap (my, oh my, I love this soap!)
St-Ives Intensive Relief moisturizer
Yves Saint-Laurent Pour Homme edt

oh, how sweet it is! :thumbup: :thumbup:

Jeff

Tinzien

10-06-2006, 04:30 AM

Proraso Pre in the shower
Vulfix brush
Merkur HD w/ Feather (Day 4)
Pacific Shave Oil
C&E Sweet Almond Shaving Cream
Taylor WH

Burberry Brit EDT

dszpiro

10-06-2006, 04:33 AM

Proraso pre-shave
Mama Bear's Bay Rum soap
Simpson's Chubby 2 in Super
Merkur Vision 2000
Feather blade (day 3)
Sharp's ASB
Pinaud Clubman AS

I had decided to stay away from the Vision until I logged a few more miles on my HD and Fat Boy. Using it today reminded my of just how unique a sound this razor produces! As I mentioned in another post, I am sure that my neighbor can hear me shaving when I use the Vision. I felt like I had better control this time and I could certainly back down on the adjustment thanks to that: I kept the opening on "O" through the shave. Still, a few more nicks with the Vision than the HD. :blush:

The Mama Bear's Bay Rum has a wonderful scent! However, I can never whip-up the same kind of lather using soap than compared with cream. I think I'll poke around the Shaving Soap forum to find out how I can improve my technique. :confused:

Enjoy your shave!

Scorpio

10-06-2006, 04:39 AM

Hot shower and towel
Proraso pre
SR 208
Taylor's Lavender cream
Gillette Fat Boy w/Israeli
Witch Hazel
HYdrolast A/S Lime and Green Tea
Hugh Parsons cologne

A great BBS shave to finish the work week. This weekend is Texas vs. OU...
Hook'em Horns!!!!!!

Rafael

rikrdo

10-06-2006, 04:56 AM

I can never whip-up the same kind of lather using soap than compared with cream. I think I'll poke around the Shaving Soap forum to find out how I can improve my technique. :confused:

I agree with you 100 %
Definately different techniques.
Check this out

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=439

SSLStudio

10-06-2006, 05:10 AM

I was in the Shower No Im not going to shave I want to grow a 2 days beard and shave on Sunday morning..

Argggh only 20m to go I have to be at work then....what to do...
ok Quickly ! grab

- Muhle Pinsel ->hot water
-Vergulde Hand soap bowl
-Gillette Executive Aristocrat /Fresh Sharp
-Golden 500 Schick injector
-Burrberry's of London a/s
-Anherb A/S conditioner
-B&B Cologne 3 spritzes 2 in neck one on wrist.

Darn under 8 minutes..

1st pass with the grain
2nd pass injector against the grain..

not bad at all still would kick ass against a 3 pass M3
arrived at work 14m late which is my usual time of arriving really loool :biggrin:
The engineering team goes yep he lost an apple pie... I look confused they say yes your late you need to get an apple pie.. Yeah right.. this is my usuall time I actually would have been on time if I did not go thru with the shave but the Vergulde hand just smells too darn good.. :001_tongu

rustyblade

10-06-2006, 05:14 AM

Jim

10-06-2006, 05:22 AM

ada8356

10-06-2006, 05:31 AM

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3860

I couldn't resist throwing in one of my 'fine' writing instruments...:biggrin:

ada8356

10-06-2006, 05:33 AM

Yukio,

Very very nice picture.

dszpiro

10-06-2006, 05:44 AM

I agree with you 100 %
Definately different techniques.
Check this out

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=439

Thanks Rick! I am going to try this tomorrow: I won't give up! :wink:

Seriously, looking at photos like Scotto's makes it clear that I am doing something wrong. Thanks for the link!

Cheers,

TomH

10-06-2006, 06:04 AM

Hi Tom! It is GOOD to see you!!!! :001_smile

Sue (Mama Bear)

Hi Sue,

thanks, it's great to be back...:laugh:

Thomas

TomH

10-06-2006, 06:06 AM

Guten tag, Tom!

Hallo JoAnna, Danke, es ist schön, wieder hier zu sein...:laugh:

Viele Grüße,
Thomas

scarface

10-06-2006, 06:12 AM

I couldn't resist throwing in one of my 'fine' writing instruments...:biggrin:

Can you get refills for that??:biggrin:

scarface

10-06-2006, 06:23 AM

Fraser Friday:
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e125/myt_mouse28/DSC05538.jpg

Antony

10-06-2006, 06:29 AM

Tesco Skin cream (massages skin, softens beard) Looking for better cream
Merkur 1904 / Derby
Taylor of Old Bond st Badger brush (22cm knot)
Taylors Sandlewood soap cake
Cyril R. Salter Mug
Geo F. Trumper Skin food (coral)
Old Spice after shave (an hour or two later)

I'm finding that, although some use a blade for seven shaves, I need a new blade every three to four shaves. First shave to break blade in, then two to three really nice shaves.

Jim

10-06-2006, 06:36 AM

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3874

ada8356

10-06-2006, 06:48 AM

Can you get refills for that??:biggrin:

Nah, I don't refill... just replace!:biggrin: :wink: But heck, I usually lose them before they run out of ink anyway!

Scotto

10-06-2006, 06:51 AM

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3858

Shermdog

10-06-2006, 07:57 AM

AOS Best Badger Brush
Merkur HD with Feather
Badger and Blade QED Shavestick.....awesome!
Post shave wash with Menscience cleanser
Apply Menscience moisturizer/sunscreen (best I have found for oily skin)

Good BBS shave today. QED products are really superb.

TGIF!

Dinder1

10-06-2006, 08:14 AM

Shavemac razor w/Feather
Rooney 1 LG
SCS Very "V" SC
QED Da Vinci Water
Speick splash
SCS Very "V" EDT

Tinzien

10-06-2006, 08:18 AM

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3858

Yea!!!!! The sample of C&S F&M EDT that I sent Scotto is in a SoTD picture! Woot! :tongue_sm :lol: :laugh: :blush:

TraderJoe

10-06-2006, 09:09 AM

Omega Boar Brush
Feather DE Razor
SHARP DE Blade
MAMA BEAR Old Spice Shave Soap :thumbup:
Spanish Floid AS
MAMA BEAR Old Spice EDC :thumbup:

Sue: the new forumla is fantastic! (the original was fantastic too) Slick, thick lather. :cool:

No pic, sorry, the battery on my digicam was out.

letterk

10-06-2006, 09:13 AM

Merkur Classic
Derby Extra
EJ Medium Silvertip
Honeybee Spa Vetyver soap
B&B A/S Milk
John Varvatos EDT

Jim

10-06-2006, 10:01 AM

Merkur Classic
Derby Extra
EJ Medium Silvertip
Honeybee Spa Vetyver soap
B&B A/S Milk
John Varvatos EDT

Is this possibly the first appearance of the much heralded B&B A/S milk in the SOTD?

Hows is it!

rikrdo

10-06-2006, 10:02 AM

YESYESYES !!

Hows is it ??

ada8356

10-06-2006, 10:36 AM

Is this possibly the first appearance of the much heralded B&B A/S milk in the SOTD?

Hows is it!

Ah! Now the title 'Project Whipping Boy' makes sense... I was wondering where the heck that came from.

murchmb

10-06-2006, 10:52 AM

battleboar

10-06-2006, 10:53 AM

Getting a late start today :biggrin:

Proraso Cream (Green Tube)
Omega boar brush
Merkur HD w/ Merkur blade (day 2)
Proraso A/S Balm
Pinaud Bay Rum A/S (As cologne)

Not the most creative in the world, but got the job done beautifully this morning!

Austin

10-06-2006, 11:50 AM

EJ razor
Plisson brush
Boelis shave soap
B&B Beta Milk
Penhaligons Castile EDT

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3877

19george

10-06-2006, 12:53 PM

Merkur HD w/ Feather
SR 208
T+H 1805
Proraso ASB

The 1805 was a sample I got with my last order from QED. Very nice scent, OK shave :frown: . Maybe the blade went bad. I'll try again soon with a fresh blade.

TomH

10-06-2006, 12:57 PM

Friday:

-Merkur 34c w. DERBY blade
-Mühle badger brush
-Valobra Mandel RS
-Swiss Pitralon A/S
-OLIVIA's A/S balm
-GFT Spanish Leather Cologne (sample, but it's exhausted now :( )

Thomas

crackstar

10-06-2006, 02:31 PM

Mein Freund Tom, ich freue mich sehr du bist zuruck. Was fur ein Vergnugen! Liebe Grusse von uns! :jump:

Jeff

tjkirch

10-06-2006, 04:06 PM

Merkur 1904 w/ Derby blade (day 5)
SR-204 brush
Pacific Shave Oil
QED Tangerine & Spearmint soap
Thayer's Lavender WH
Floris Santal splash
Baxter's ASB

Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet EdT

Wonderful shave today! :thumbup: I'm really getting the hang of the 1904 / Derby combination, and it paid off with very little irritation. I think I'm going to try one last stint with an Israeli to confirm that Derby's work better for me, then order a big pack.

htownmmm

10-06-2006, 04:11 PM

Friday morning:

Merkur HD
Feather blade(2nd shave)
Omega Boar brush
SCS New Spice Soap
alum block; no time for asb or witch hazel- just wiped face down with cool washcloth and slapped on some lotion while in the car.

Marty

rustyblade

10-06-2006, 04:20 PM

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10494/IMG_0912.jpg

Jack Bauer

10-06-2006, 08:51 PM

Merkur HD w/swede
chubby 1 super
pre de provence soap
witch hazel
nb asb

creed GIT

Chris

TimmyBoston

10-06-2006, 11:22 PM

HD with new IP
SR 3118
Proraso Pre/Post
Proraso Shaving Cream
4 Passes
Proraso ASB
Touch up with some Nancy Boy a few minutes later
More Proraso ASB

A nice close shave tonight. It's been a while since I broke out the Proraso, it's a good cream. But that NB really is wonderful stuff, I'm not a fan of the scent, but I don't know if anything can beat the quality. But after the touch up a nice BBS Shave tonight. I'll take it. Irritation wasn't too bad either.

Chagidiel

10-07-2006, 12:52 AM

Saturday :cool:

Gillette Adjustable Black Long Handled
Feather Blade
Muehle Pinsel SilverTip :biggrin: My Newest Friend
Muehle Pinsel Aloe Vera Shaving Soap

Sweet long weekend shave - gotta like them... Sweet!

Lyrt

10-07-2006, 04:57 AM

No shave today. My cat thinks laziness is cool.

Stauff

10-07-2006, 05:04 AM

No shave today. My cat thinks laziness is cool.

A real beauty! And laziness can indeed be cool...

Stauff

10-07-2006, 05:05 AM

Proraso pre/post
TOBS St-James cream
Simpson chubby 1 super
Merkur Progress
alum block
Speick splash
Proraso liquid balm

crackstar

10-07-2006, 05:14 AM

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

yes!!!!!!! It sure felt great to shave with my straight this morning, I didn't use it all week. :smile: :smile:

Jeff

madmedic

10-07-2006, 05:54 AM

Merkur Futur/Euro Gillette
M-P Tall in Best
Florena Shave Cream
Shavex Alum Block
Proraso Pre/Post

LT Piver Cuir de Russie

Brian

TomH

10-07-2006, 06:44 AM

Saturday:

-Merkur 23c w. SUMMA blade
-Mü-Mac Silvertip
-Nancy Boy Mint shaving cream
-QED Da Vinci Water
-Nancy Boy Cooling A/S Gel

Thomas

Aah, I forgot: "To your health or skoal!!":a17: :a54:

Nick75

10-07-2006, 07:09 AM

Merkur Futur w/fresh Feather blade
EJ LG Super Badger
Ted Baker pre-shave wash
Proraso pre/post
Proraso GT
Proraso pre/post

2112

Jim

10-07-2006, 07:49 AM

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3892

scarface

10-07-2006, 08:01 AM

Saturday:
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e125/myt_mouse28/DSC05541.jpg

Jonnybc

10-07-2006, 08:14 AM

Gillette Superspeed (Red Tipped) with Derby Blade
Kent BK12
Trumper Sandalwood Cream
Alum Block
Nivea Sensitive Balm
Trumper Sandalwood Cologne

Gatorade

10-07-2006, 08:19 AM

Saturday
Hot Shower No Scrub

Shavemac Silvertip
C&E Sweet Almond Oil Cream
Gillette Slim Adjustable
Israeli Persona 7th shave
4 Pass 5,5,7,1.

Neutrogena Razor Defense ASB

I have been noticing that a 4th pass is necessary as the blade gets to the end of life. I have been trying it at 1 and just running it wild in every direction as the blade never touches skin at 1. I then notice a couple spots that I missed at 7. These are usually in problem areas for me so I don't try as hard with the first three passes and then use the last pass for the hard spots. We will see if this is still necessary with the new blade tomorrow.

dszpiro

10-07-2006, 08:28 AM

Proraso pre-shave
Arko "Sensitive"
Omega Green & Gold
Merkur HD
Derby Extra blade (day 1)
AOS Lemon ASB

Today was a one-pass (N-S) shave. Hey: it's the weekend! :cool:

This was also my first use of Arko and the new Derby blades from derby-exclusive on eBay: they were both wonderful.

Cheers,

rustyblade

10-07-2006, 08:35 AM

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10494/IMG_0957.jpg

TraderJoe

10-07-2006, 09:11 AM

SR 3124 Silvertip Badger
Feather AC RG Straight
Feather Pro Blade :eek:
Mama Bear Patchouli Oil SS :thumbup:
QED DaVinci Water
Spanish Floid AS Splash
GFT Coral Skin Food (didn't need this, it just goes well with the DaVinci)
Mama Bear Old Spice EDC :drool:

Richard: Very Nice!:a14:

Tom: Great to see you posting the SOTD's my good friend.

Chagidiel

10-07-2006, 09:19 AM

Saturday:

-Merkur 23c w. SUMMA blade
-Mü-Mac Silvertip
-Nancy Boy Mint shaving cream
-QED Da Vinci Water
-Nancy Boy Cooling A/S Gel

Thomas

Aah, I forgot: "To your health or skoal!!":a17: :a54:

Nice to see you again Thomas - hope your back for good.. Have a nice one.. And as we say - Skål !! :a8:

Austin

10-07-2006, 09:43 AM

Gillette Aristocrat razor
Plisson brush
SaintCharles Shea Butter & Almond Oil shave soap
B&B Beta Milk
Trumpers Spanish Leather EDC

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3894

crackstar

10-07-2006, 10:42 AM

Ah Tom, ich habe etwas vergessen--Prost!!! :smile: :smile:

Jeff

Scotto

10-07-2006, 01:33 PM

In a rush getting ready to leave for a trip- lousy picture today....

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/files/1/8/IMG_2773_3_1.JPG

ada8356

10-07-2006, 01:54 PM

Saturday:

Proraso everything today.

PS: Yes, yes, very lazy SOTD post.:biggrin:

Ironman

10-07-2006, 01:59 PM

Gillette Fatboy w/ US Personna
SR-230
L'Occitane CADE Shave Cream (sample)
Palmolive Lather Shaving Cream
Thayers Lemon Astringent
L'Occitane CADE ASB

Tried a sample of the L'Occitane CADE shaving cream that I obtained far too long ago. It must have been dried out, because I couldn't get it to lather worth a darn. I added a dollop of Palmolive and was rewarded by loads of slick lather. I'll have to pick up a small travel tube of the CADE shaving cream to give it another test. Loved the CADE ASB. :thumbup1: It'll be nice this winter when I need loads of moisture.

htownmmm

10-07-2006, 02:40 PM

Saturday morning:

-Merkur HD
-Feather blade(3rd shave)
-Savile Row 208 pure badger
-Mama Bear's Old Spice
-Alum block
-Neutrogena Alcohol Free Toner

Marty

Dinder1

10-07-2006, 02:47 PM

Shavemac razor w/Feather
Shavemac in Pure
Valobra Menthol SS:001_tt1:
Aqua Velva Splash

The Valobra soap is fantastic, great lather and a real nice cooling effect, it also leaves your face really moisturized.:thumbup:

TraderJoe

10-07-2006, 06:12 PM

Omega Boar Brush
'72 Gillette SS
7AM DE Blade
Speick Shave Cream
Speick AS Splash
Speick EDC

ratcheer

10-07-2006, 07:10 PM

This evening, I had the best shave of my life, by far. Pretty much BBS and only one weeper. I whipped up a beautiful lather and had an excellent aromatic experience, too.

Proraso pre-shave cream
Proraso cream
Vulfix 2233 Super
Merkur Classic
new Merkur blade
Proraso liquid cream after-shave

Tim

tjkirch

10-07-2006, 09:47 PM

Merkur 1904 w/ Israeli blade
SR-204 brush
Proraso pre/post
QED Bay Rum soap
QED alum bar
Thayer's Lavender WH
Proraso pre/post
Baxter's Oil Free moisturizer

Hammam Bouquet EdT (baby powder, according to my wife)

Best shave of my life.

Jack Bauer

10-08-2006, 12:10 AM

Merkur HD w/swede
chubby 1 super
pre de provence soap
witch hazel
nb asb

Penhaligon's LP#9

Chris

Stauff

10-08-2006, 03:44 AM

C&E sandalwood soap
Plisson euro white 10
Merkur Progress
C&E sandalwood balm

C&E sandalwood cologne

madmedic

10-08-2006, 04:13 AM

Gillette Gold Tech/Sharp blade
Shavemac 22563 Pure Badger
Erasmic Soap
Alum Block
T&H Classic A/S Balm

LT Piver Cuir de Russie

Brian

Jonnybc

10-08-2006, 04:23 AM

Gillette Aristocrat with Derby Blade
Kent BK8
Proraso Green Tube
Alum Block
Proraso ASB

Chagidiel

10-08-2006, 05:05 AM

Sunday

Merkur 34c HD
Sharp Blade
Muehle Pinsel Silvertip :cool:
MamaBear Dragons Blood :w00t: :w00t: :w00t:
MamaBear Dragons Blood Cologne :thumbup1: :thumbup1: :thumbup1:

Nice slow sunday shave - clean as a whistle... Nice :cool:

crackstar

10-08-2006, 05:38 AM

Savile Row badger
Gillette adjustable w/ new Sharp blade
De Vergulde Hand shave stick
St-Ives Intensive Relief moisturizer
Old Spice aftershave

Dutch style in honor of my bro, Rene's birthday! :smile:

Jeff

Ashe

10-08-2006, 06:33 AM

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

Shave:
Merkur Classic Long Handle w/ Sharp blade (day 1)
EJ Best Badger
Bodyshop shaving cream
Nivea Sensitive Extra Mild AS balm
SOFRI Cool Concentrated Moisturizing balm

Christian Dior's Dior Homme cologne

Also finished a 1,5 hour gym workout and a 30 minutes powerball session is planned tonight.

I love relaxing Sundays where I can take all the time I want to pamper myself and my body. :001_smile

Quagmire

10-08-2006, 07:01 AM

Merkur HD
Vulfix 2197
Taylors Lemon & lime
DaVinci aqua
Nivea sensitive asb
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3912

rustyblade

10-08-2006, 08:14 AM

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10494/IMG_0981.jpg

Lyrt

10-08-2006, 08:31 AM

Second day without shaving. My second cat has the same philosophy as the first. Meow.

TomH

10-08-2006, 09:08 AM

My Sunday shave:

-Giessen&Forsthoff 5/8" TIMOR Hamburg Ring straight razor
-Merkur 34c w.DERBY blade
-SMF II brush
-Taylor's Sandalwood shaving cream
-Old Spice A/S lotion (I like this scent, thanks Joe)
-Herban Cowboy A/S balm (great stuff with a great skincare, thanks Joe)

Thomas

Music; Artist:Barry White; Album:The Icon Is Love; Year:1994

Dinder1

10-08-2006, 09:43 AM

Slant Bar w/Feather
Simpson Harvard 5
Valobra Menthol soft soap
Speick splash

htownmmm

10-08-2006, 10:54 AM

sunday morning:

-Gillette Fatboy
-Swedish Gillette
-Savile Row sr 22 silvertip
-Palmolive shave cream
-alum block
-Dickinson's witch hazel
-Proraso ASB

Marty

Gatorade

10-08-2006, 10:59 AM

Sunday
Hot Shower No Scrub

Shavemac Silvertip
C&E Sweet Almond Oil Cream
Gillette English Rocket
Israeli Persona 1st shave
4 Pass

Neutrogena Razor Defense ASB

SSLStudio

10-08-2006, 11:28 AM

Thanks Thomas for your PM today on my Birthday this SOTD is for you hope you will like it.

**** Birthday Shave ***

- Hot long shower with Proraso Pre.
-Shampoo Aqua Di Gio.

Could not decide which lather or razor so I took one for every pass

Then Muhle SuperBadger Pinsel soaking in Hot water.

-1st Pass Palmolive Europe Cream
-Loaded Fresh FeatherBlade into Gillette Aristocrat Silver Executive

While face is covered with Palmolive lather I start cutting my nails. when done
started to shave. (rendered good 4-5 min beard weakening )

-2nd Pass Grab Fatboy Gillette with Derby Extra (2nd use)
Whip up Florena Shave cream from Jeff.

-3rd Pass - Superspeed with fresh Sharp
GFT Sandalwood lots of lather...

-4rd pass Against the grain PSO all over the face and Gillette Aristocrat Silver Executive

Rinse face cold water use Verguldehand Alum block all over face. instant irritation killer !

- Aftershave splash Lacoste
-Thayers W/H Lavender.

- Floris Santal a/s Balsem
-Floris Santal EDT

1 Hour selfish pampering.... (toe nails cut aswell im good to go )

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3914

Austin

10-08-2006, 11:31 AM

Rene, that's the way I see things after a night of celebrating. :biggrin:

Nick75

10-08-2006, 12:15 PM

Sunday evening shave:

Merkur Futur w/Feather blade (day 2, 4 passes)
EJ LG Super Badger
T & H Sandalwood
GFT Coral Skin Food

my closest shave yet, but feel like I've been through the mill a bit to get there...ouch lol

Chagidiel

10-08-2006, 01:07 PM

letterk

10-08-2006, 01:50 PM

Merkur Classic
Derby Extra
Omega Elegant Silvertip
C&E Sweet Almond Oil cream
Musgo Real A/S splash
Penhaligon's LP#9

Scotto

10-08-2006, 02:22 PM

Had a quick shave this morning before catching a plane:

Merkur Futur with Euro-Gillette blade
Savile Row 3322 silvertip
Harris Almond cream
QED DVH20
T&H Limes ASB
T&H Limes cologne

Now I am in a hotel room in North Carolina, hangin' out.