SOTD Monday 11/21 - Sunday 11/27

[rtaylor61]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=693
4 sided strop by Tony Miller, Barber's Pet #421, Shavemac #181 Brush, Floris Santal Cologne.
After Shave Balm by Baxter, and the shave cream speaks for itself!

What did YOU use today?

Randy

[guenron]

Merkur Progress with Merkur PtInox
Ed. Jagger for Crabtree and Evelyn Pure Bager
QEDman Pine and Cedarwood Shaving Stick
QEDman DaVinci Water
Caswell and Massey Greenbriar Aftershave Balm
Caswell and Massey Greenbriar Cologne


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=698

[DoubleE]

Merkur Progress w/Merkur blade
Shavemac brush
L'Occitane shaving soap
QED grapefruit & peppermint shave stick for blade buffing
Thayer's witch hazel
L'Occitane ASB

Jerry

My father taught me to work, but not to love it. I never did like to work, and I don't deny it. I'd rather read, tell stories, crack jokes, talk, laugh-anything but work.
Abraham Lincoln
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=697

[Austin]

Taylors Rose shave cream
Coral skin food
Trumpers Royal EDT

[Scotto]

Shower: C&E Nomad Body Wash, Baxters Shampoo, Conditioner, and Face Wash

Shave:
Edwin Jagger for C&E Best Badger
Floris JF Soap
Merkur Futur with Feather blade
Neroli hydrosol
L'Occitane CADE ASB

Floris JF EdT

For those who think small brushes can't whip up enough lather, look again! This is after three luxurious passes. The lathering bowl has plenty more, also.

[Shermdog]

C&E Sandalwood Shave Soap
Merkur HD with Merkur Blade
AOS Brush
Post shave wash with Men-U
Tend Skin

Terrible shave today and did only one pass since my skin was feeling grumpy today. Either its Monday or I am still asleep...I guess its both.

[DoubleE]

Scotto:

Seems like a waste of cool-whip to me!:001_tt2:

That's an obscene amount of lather...well done. You've done the Lathermeister proud!!

Little brush kicks a$$, huh!

Jerry

[guenron]

Scotto:

Seems like a waste of cool-whip to me!:001_tt2:

That's an obscene amount of lather...well done. You've done the Lathermeister proud!!

Little brush kicks a$$, huh!

Jerry
I am still awaiting his last tuition payment for the lathering academy!:sleep1:

_______________________
The Little Old Lathermeister

[Scotto]

I am still awaiting his last tuition payment for the lathering academy!:sleep1:

_______________________
The Little Old Lathermeister

My financial aid fell through when the inspector looked in my bathroom and saw all the soaps and creams....:huh:

[rtaylor61]

My financial aid fell through when the inspector looked in my bathroom and saw all the soaps and creams....

What! The guy doesn't know quality collateral when he sees it???:w00t:

Randy

[Rik]

Showered with Sandalwood Vanilla bath soap
Thiers-Issard 7/8 Red Stamina
Shavemac SMF Special
Art of Shaving Sandalwood Shaving Cream
Art of Shaving Sandalwood After Shave Balm
Art of Shaving Sandalwood EdT

[DoubleE]

My financial aid fell through when the inspector looked in my bathroom and saw all the soaps and creams....:huh:

In that case.....don't forget to vacuum the carpet after you've washed his car. Sorry, cars.

Jerry

[roughrider]

Merkur FUTUR with Feather Blade
Shavemac Brush
QED Sandalwood Soap
C&E Sienna A/S Balm
QED Da Vinci Water

[rtaylor61]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=709
Cocobola Straight razor by Robert Williams, Shavemac SMF Brush, Floris JF Soap, Caswell-Massey Jockey Club.

Post 'em if you got 'em!

Randy

[Nick]

Randy,

I think I saw that hanging in the Musee d'Orsay a few years back..... :wink:

Very cool, which program did you use to do that? I assume you used some photo-editor and applied a filter?

-Nick

[DoubleE]

Merkur classic long-handle w/Merkur blade
Edwin Jagger for C&E super badger
Taylor's lavender shaving cream
QEDman DaVinci water
Feather ASB
Frank #2 EDT

Jerry

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=711

[guenron]

Merkur Progress with Merkur PtInox
Ed. Jagger for Crabtree and Evelyn Best Badger
QED Patchoulli, Tea Tree and Peppermint Shave Stick
Provence Santé Verlain tonique aprés rasage
Provence Santé Verlain Eau de Cologne


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=712

[Shermdog]

After a terrible shave and day yesterday.....

I went with good old faithfull Taylors Rose Shave Cream

Merkur HD with Merkur Blade
AOS Brush
Men-U face wash post shave
Tend Skin

No balm and no EDT.....

Great shave today...smoooooth. Looking forward to having a better day.

Thanks Ron for looking out for me yesterday.

Brian

[rtaylor61]

Randy,

I think I saw that hanging in the Musee d'Orsay a few years back.....

Very cool, which program did you use to do that? I assume you used some photo-editor and applied a filter?

Nick,

No idea what you are talking about...took the pic last week and I've been "brushing" on it ever since. I used Microsoft Picture It! Photo 7.0, and I believe the filter was Colored Pencil.

Randy

[Austin]

Futur Razor
Vulfix 2236 brush
Trafalgar Shave cream
Trafalgar AS balm
Trafalgar EDT

[Scotto]

Shower: Baxters Invigorating Bergamot-pear Body wash, shampoo, conditioner, and face wash

Shave:
Merkur Progress with Merkur blade
Edwin Jagger for C&E Super Badger brush
Taylors Lemon & Lime Cream
Taylors no.74 Victorian Lime After Shave
Coral Skin Food

[roughrider]

Merkur FUTUR with Feather Blade
Shavemac Brush
Tabac Shave Soap
C&E Sandalwood A/S Balm
QED Da Vinci Water

[Rik]

Showered with Sandalwood Vanilla bath soap
Henckels Friodur 8/8
Shavemac SMF Special
Saint Charles Shave Sandalwood Shaving Soap - Very Nice!
Proraso After Shave Balm
Montecristo Habana EdT

[rtaylor61]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=713
Savile Row 241, Merkur HD Classic.

Randy

[Shermdog]

Nomad C&E Cream
Merkur HD with erkur Blade
AOS Brush
Post shave wash with Men-u
Tend Skin
Code Blue Balm

Good shave today. Love the Nomad scent!

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.

[guenron]

Merkur Futur with Merkur PtInox
Ed. Jagger for Crabtree and Evelyn Best Badger
QED Badger and Blade Shaving Stick
J&E Atkinsons I'Coloniali Aftershave Balm
J&E Atkinsons I'Coloniali Fragrance


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=714

[Austin]

Hoffritz Slant Bar
Floris shave brush
Saint Charles New Spice shave soap
Harris Pink AS
New Spice EDT

[DoubleE]

Merkur classic long-handle w/Merkur blade
Edwin Jagger for C&E best badger
C&E Sienna hard soap
C&E Sienna ASB
C&E Sienna EDT

Jerry

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=715

[roughrider]

Merkur FUTUR with Feather Blade
Shavemac Brush
QED Sandalwood Soap
C&E Sandalwood A/S Balm
QED Da Vinci Water

[Rik]

Showered with Sandalwood Vanilla bath soap
7/8 Dorko with Rosewood Scales And Decorateive Spine.
Shavemac SMF Special
Saint Charles Shave Soft Bergamot Shaving Soap
Proraso After Shave Balm
Trumper's Coral Skin Food
Shiseido Basala For Men EdT

[rschul2]

Bic Metal
Feather Shave Gel
QEDman Davinci Water
Feather Aftershave Balm
B&B Cologne

[Rik]

Bic Metal
Feather Shave Gel
QEDman Davinci Water
Feather Aftershave Balm
B&B Cologne

Sounds like on the road kit. Safe travels.

[guenron]

Merkur Futur with Merkur PtInox
Ed. Jagger for Crabtree and Evelyn Best Badger
QED Frankincense and Myrrh Shavestick <=Holiday Season Scent:w00t:
QEDman DaVinci Water
Eddie Bauer Pure Aftershave Balm
Eddie Bauer Pure Cologne


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=720

[roughrider]

Merkur FUTUR with Feather Blade
Shavemac Brush
T&H Trafalgar Shave Cream
C&E Sandalwood A/S Balm
QED Da Vinci Water

[Austin]

Vision razor
Floris shave brush
Saint Charles Soft Bergomet shave cream
Baxter Balm
Floris Sandalwood EDT

[Rik]

Showered with SoapDance Santa's Pipe Bath Soap
6/8 Dorko w/ MOP Inlay
Shavemac SMF Special
L'Occitane Cade Shaving Soap
L'Occitane Cade After Shave Balm
L'Occitane Vetyver EdT

[Austin]

Merkur Futur razor
Vulfix 2236
T&H Almond shave cream
Lucky Tiger AS Toner
LV Dilmum EDT

[guenron]

Merkur Futur with Merkur PtInox
Ed. Jagger for C&E Best Badger
QED Grapefruit & Peppermint Shavestick
QEDman DaVinci Water
Geo. F. Trumper West Indian Extract of Limes Skin Food
Geo. F. Trumper West Indian Extract of Limes


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=723

[Scotto]

Back in town after a grueling few days cookin'
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=724
Shower: C&E Aromatic Sandalwood body wash, Baxters shampoo, conditioner, and bodywash

Shave:
Merkur Progress with Merkur blade
Edwin jagger for C&E Super Badger
C&E Aromatic Sandalwood cream
Em's "Balancing" AS Splash
D. R. harris After Shaving Milk

C&E Aromatic Sandalwood EdT

[roughrider]

Merkur FUTUR with Feather Blade
Shavemac Brush
Tabac Soap
C&E Sandalwood A/S Balm
QED Da Vinci Water

[rschul2]

Merkur Futur w/ Feather Platinum Blade
Savile Row Sr-241 Shave Brush
Salter's Fresh Mint Shave Cream (My all time favorite shave cream)
QEDman DaVinci Water
Feather Aftershave Balm

[DoubleE]

Gillette adjustable HD w/Merkur blade
Vulfix 2235 brush
Trumper's rose shaving cream
Thayer's witch hazel
Feather ASB


Worst shave I've had in weeks! My Vulfix had gotten to where it wouldn't hold as much water as it used to so I gave it a good cleaning a few days ago. I cleaned it with Dawn, then soaked it in a vinegar/glicerine solution based on Em's directions. It did a great job of cleaning the brush and it held so much water today, when I hit my bowl and cream, water when everywhere. I poured a little off but my lather was just way to watery. I knew it was but thought I could make it work anyway.

I've never had razor hop so bad! I should have added more cream but I kept thinking it would get better!:confused: I stuck with it for 2 passes and part of another and finally gave up and did the chin, jawbone area with a shavestick.

There's always tomorrow.
Jerry

[Scotto]

Shower: L'Occitane CADE Shower Gel, Baxters shampoo, conditioner, and face wash

Shave:
SMF brush (shown after 3 passes)
Merkur Progress with Merkur blade
L'Occitane CADE shave soap
L'Occitane Eau des Bergers AS
L'Occitane CADE ASB

L'Occitane Eau de Badian EdT :drool:

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=730

I finished a trial size of the CADE shower gel. Didn't care for it at all. It is the first L'Occitane mens product I really haven't cared for.

[Austin]

Merkur Vision razor
SMF shave brush
T&H West Indian Limes shave cream
Hydrolast Grapefruit balm
T&H West Indian Limes EDT

[guenron]

Merkur Futur with Merkur PtInox
Ed. Jagger for Crabtree and Evelyn Best Badger (After 4 Passes!)
QED Bergamot Shavestick
QEDman DaVinci Water
T&H Classic Aftershave Balm
Lagerfeld Jako Cologne


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=733

[roughrider]

Merkur FUTUR with Feather Blade
Shavemac Brush
Tabac Shave Soap
C&E Sandalwood A/S Balm
QED Da Vinci Water

[Rik]

Showered with Woodland Sprite Bath Soap
7/8 Discuswerfer 1000 w/ Snake Wood Scales
Shavemac SMF Special
QEDman Pine & Cedarwood Shaving Soap
Proraso After Shave Balm
Trumper's Coral Skin Food
Shiseido Basala For Men EdT

[designwise1]

For Proraso Day:

Proraso (Green Tube)
Gillette DE with a Feather Platinum (Razor set on #5 - three passes) This was the second day of use on this blade.
Savile Row 208
Witch Hazel
Trumper Lime Skin Food

-Gerald

[DoubleE]

Well, I would like to have taken one for the shaving team but I REALLY don't like Proraso green, and that's the only Proraso I have so....

Merkur Progress w/Merkur blade
Savile Row 231 super badger
T&H luxury shaving soap
T&H 1805 ASB
T&H 1805 EDT

What a difference a day makes. A+ shave this morning!!

Jerry

Never wait until the last minute. Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.

[Scotto]

Not a Proraso guy, alas....

Shower: C&E Sweet Almond Oil Body Wash, Baxters shampoo, conditioner, and face wash

Shave:
Edwin jagger for C&E Best Badger
Merkur Progress with Merkur blade
C&E Sweet Almond Oil Soap
Chamomile hydrosol
D.R Harris After Shaving Milk

Penhaligon's Endymion EdT

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=763

[Austin]

Hoffritz Slant Bar razor
SMF shave brush
Saint Charles Sandalwood shave soap
Jasons 6 in 1 Beard Therapy
New Spice EDT

[guenron]

Merkur Futur with Merkur PtInox
Ed. Jagger for Crabtree and Evelyn Super Badger (After 4 passes)
Proraso Sapone Da Barba
Proraso Crema Liquida Dopobarba
Caswell & Massey Aura of Patchouli


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=765

[Rik]

Showered with Woodland Sprite Bath Soap
7/8 Puma
Shavemac SMF Special
Proraso Eucalyptus Shaving Soap
Proraso After Shave Balm
Creed Bois du Portugal EdT

[roughrider]

Merkur FUTUR with Feather Blade
Shavemac Brush
St. Charles Sandalwood Soap
C&E Sandalwood A/S Balm
QED Da Vinci Water

[Nick]

It's a good thing that today was Proraso day, as today was also over-shave Nick's face day (and I always turn to good ole Mr. P when that's the case).

Taylor's Sandalwood Shaving Cream (the tube's death blow, or coup de grace if you will)
A super Tiny Vulfix 374
Merkur Vision (w/ Feather)
A wipe down with some witch hazel
A light spritz of QED da Vinci Water
A small dab of Proraso Liquid Cream

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=764

I never put the witch hazel in my SotDs, as it isn't "shave chic" but it definitely is a part of my daily shave (an invaluable one), so I thought I'd throw her in this pic (as utilitarian and un-sexy as it may be).

-Nick

[guenron]

...SNIP...
I never put the witch hazel in my SotDs, as it isn't "shave chic" but it definitely is a part of my daily shave (an invaluable one), so I thought I'd throw her in this pic (as utilitarian and un-sexy as it may be).

-Nick
Hi Nick,
I find the DaVinci Water gives me a slight level of astringency and thereby overcomes the need for items such as witch hazel.

[Nick]

Hi Nick,
I find the DaVinci Water gives me a slight level of astringency and thereby overcomes the need for items such as witch hazel.
Ron,

While hydrosols are toners, I really like to scrub away on my face after shaving (pads in the background of the pic), to take care of any left over flotsam and jetsam, and because my face loves to grow pimples when I'm not vigilant, and a pad soaked with witch hazel really lets me do this. On the other hand, I really enjoy the smell of the da Vinci h2o, and the refreshing feel of it, and like to let it sit on my skin (it also helps thin out proraso cream really good for a smooth, thin, even distribution). Overkill? Probably, but isn't that the name of the game? :biggrin:

-Nick

[guenron]

Ron,

While hydrosols are toners, I really like to scrub away on my face after shaving (pads in the background of the pic), to take care of any left over flotsam and jetsam, and because my face loves to grow pimples when I'm not vigilant, and a pad soaked with witch hazel really lets me do this. On the other hand, I really enjoy the smell of the da Vinci h2o, and the refreshing feel of it, and like to let it sit on my skin (it also helps thin out proraso cream really good for a smooth, thin, even distribution). Overkill? Probably, but isn't that the name of the game? :biggrin:

-Nick
Ah, too be young again...:a12: