SOTD November 13th – November 19th [Archive]

JonS

11-13-2006, 02:35 AM

Hair Conditioner on the beard in a hot shower
Feather Artist Club DX w/Professional Super blade
C&E Best badger
Taylor's Avocado
Trumper's Coral Skin Food
L'Occitane CADE a/s balm

A generally pleasant Feather AC shave really. Still not super smooth, but I feel like I'm getting there at last. Looks like switching back to creams for now was the best way for me to go to get my confidence up. Gotta love the Taylor's Avocado cream :001_tt1:

Chagidiel

11-13-2006, 03:11 AM

Monday

Gillette Slim Adjustable Gold
Derby Extra
MP SuperBadger
Palmolive Shaving Stick

Just a good descent shave :cool:

Stauff

11-13-2006, 03:28 AM

Trumper almond cream
Polo 8 best
Merkur HD o/c w/ Euro Gillette
C&E sandalwood balm

180gVinyl

11-13-2006, 03:40 AM

M3
Vulfix
Proraso
Proraso pre/post

JHL by Aramis EdC (Lovely stuff!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

crackstar

11-13-2006, 03:53 AM

Wilkinson Sword brush
Dovo straight razor
Wilkinson Sword black bowl shaving soap
St-Ives Intensive Relief moisturizer
Brut cologne

one hell of a nice shave! :smile:

Jeff

doctorsimon

11-13-2006, 04:20 AM

I feel that I am still young to this whole new world of shaving...

Hibiscrub to face in shower (this is a surgical scrub used by surgeons before surgery)
Crabtree and Evelyn badger hair travel shaving brush made by Edwin Jagger (left to soak whilst in shower)
Proraso shaving soap in tub
Merkur Vision 2000 (set to about the mid point -- my big mistake, Ouch!)
Derby Extra DE Blade (fresh out the wrapper this am)
Plenty of hot water (73C on the boiler)
Clean face cloth
Three passes, plenty of little bleeders opened up
Alum block (OUCH OUCH OUCH)
Syptic pencil needed for one bleeder
GFT Limes skin food about 30 minutes later

Face burning at the moment.
BBS though!

Lessons to be learned: if cutting corners do not aim for a BBS shave.

doctorsimon

11-13-2006, 04:26 AM

Should I divorce my Vision?

No, I think it is a great looking modern DE razor. It lacks the classic style of the HD I admit.

BUT many folk are wed to the Gillette vision of 5.1 blades on their razor. They would look at an old Gillette or Merkur with shock. However, they may see beauty in a Futur or Vision.

Edcculus

11-13-2006, 04:33 AM

Gillette slim adjustable - Feather (2)
C&E Best Badger
Mama Bear's Green Irish Tweed type
alum
Clubman Bay Rum A/S splash
Proraso ASB

Scorpio

11-13-2006, 04:37 AM

I am not traveling for a few weeks...a much needed break

Hot shower and towel
Proraso pre
SR 208
T&H WIL w/superlather
Gillette Fat Boy w/Israeli
Witch Hazel
Coral Skin Food
Blenheim Bouquet Edt

Raf

Lyrt

11-13-2006, 04:44 AM

No, I think it is a great looking modern DE razor. It lacks the classic style of the HD I admit.

BUT many folk are wed to the Gillette vision of 5.1 blades on their razor. They would look at an old Gillette or Merkur with shock. However, they may see beauty in a Futur or Vision.

Yup, I think I’ll buy a Maestro straight, a Plisson horn/white and I’ll let them keep my Vision company on the Dovo stand. However, I’ll shave exclusively with my Feather AC, my classic and my B&B brush. I can see the aesthetic merit of that.

webguru24

11-13-2006, 04:45 AM

Proraso Pre Shave
C&E BB Brush
Merkur Futur w/Fresh Derby
Mama Bear's Rosemary and Mint Soap
Pinaud Bay Rum

I love a Futur with the Derby, although I had to pitch the one I used Saturday. Blade was a little rough, plus I dropped the razor on the counter when I was done and I didn't trust the blade. :cursing:

ouch

11-13-2006, 05:24 AM

Vulfix 2235
'59 Fat Boy w/Feather
Taylor avocado, old style (still the cushion king)
Proraso splash
GFT lime skin food
Taylor #74 lime cologne

Scotto

11-13-2006, 05:30 AM

Shower: QEDman cassia, clove, and sweet orange bar, Nancy Boy shampoo, conditioner, and face wash

Shave:
Gillette Red Tip with IP blade
Shavemac "Scotto Special"
eShave White Tea cream
Provence Sante' Green Tea A/S

Provence Sante' Green Tea cologne
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4531

ada8356

11-13-2006, 05:52 AM

Monday:

Merkur Slant & HD Combo w/Derby
SR 3124
Taylor's Shave Shop
QEDman ASB

Tinzien

11-13-2006, 06:04 AM

NB shampoo & conditioner
Panteen Pro-V conditioner on the whiskers in the shower

Merkur Slant w/ Derby (Day 1)
Coates's Tea Tree Shaving Cream :001_tt1:
Pacific Shave Oil
Alum Block
Thayer's Rose WH
Coral Skin Food

YSL M7 EDT

I'm getting much more comfortable with the slant and did a slow, three pass shave that included an against the grain with no problems! My face is BBS and comfortable except for one spot that I am still working out my revised shave strategy on. I have sensitive skin and the slant is doing wonders to help keep it healthy without the bumps. :w00t:

Randyag15

11-13-2006, 06:27 AM

Proraso Day

Proraso Pre/post
Merkur HD w/ Derby
Zihr Brush
Proraso Cream, (green tube)
Alum Block
Proraso ASB

Suzuki

11-13-2006, 06:37 AM

Schick adjustable injector/NOS Schick blade
Omega boar brush
Institute Karite shea butter soap
Alum
Musgo Real A/S
QED ASC
Neutrogena moisturizer
B&B cologne.

mlebarron

11-13-2006, 07:03 AM

Slant/new Feather
Waleda cream (I think that's what it was... couldn't get a good lather at all, not sure if I'll keep trying)
switched to Nancy Boy for the rest of the shave, the lather was that bad
Arbonne Toner
Arbonne Moisturizer

Dinder1

11-13-2006, 07:36 AM

Monday

TraderJoe

11-13-2006, 08:16 AM

SR 3124
NWC Fixed Injector
Shick Injector Blade
MAMA BEAR Patchouli EO Shave Soap
Old Spice AS Splash
Avalon Organics Lavender Cream (*)
Old Spice EDC

*Review coming on this shortly, there's a lot of skin-healing ingredients in here...and it works nicely as a face lotion, but more importantly as an ASB :thumbup1:

Jim

11-13-2006, 08:23 AM

Monday

How was the Dutch treat DJ?

Austin

11-13-2006, 08:23 AM

Gillette Aristocrat razor
Simpsons brush
Taylors Almond shave cream
Jasons Beard Therapy
Crown Perfumery Crown Park Royal EDT

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4537

Shermdog

11-13-2006, 08:33 AM

MAMA BEAR DRAGON TEARS

Aos Brush

Merkur HD with Feather

Tend Skin

Wash with Menscience

Apply Menscience sunscreen and moisturizer

19george

11-13-2006, 08:36 AM

Merkur HD
EJ Best
Mama Bear Green Irish Tweed
Aqua Velva
Mama Bear Summer After Shave Milk

boboakalfb

11-13-2006, 08:40 AM

Merkur HD-Derby Extra
C&E Best Badger
QED Pine/Cedarwood Shave Soap
AOS Alum Block
L'Occitane Cade Splash
L'Occitane Cade ASB
Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet EDT

This is a great combo with the temperature falling...

Jim

11-13-2006, 08:45 AM

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4538 (http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=4538&original=1&c=74)

SSLStudio

11-13-2006, 09:11 AM

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4539

Dinder1

11-13-2006, 09:36 AM

How was the Dutch treat DJ?

Jim, the De Vergulde Hand has amazing lather, smells fantastic, and moisturizes very well. Unfortunately I think that I may have a slight allergic reaction to it, so it may be on the auction block soon.
Cheers, DJ.

letterk

11-13-2006, 09:51 AM

Merkur Classic
Derby Extra
EJ Medium Silvertip
Gold Dachs soap (thanks guys!)
QED Da Vinci Water
C&E Nomad ASB

Stauff

11-13-2006, 09:56 AM

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4539

Zeg Renee, scheer jij je in een coffee-shop of zo? :biggrin:

Razorlite

11-13-2006, 10:03 AM

2 passes on my 2 day old Merkur progress (wound right down!:biggrin:)/Derby extra on 2nd shave (threw the blade supplied with razor:wink2:)
Erasmic s/c - 1st time use ever! (Pretty impressed for 'Budget' cream)
LSC Best badger
Woolworths £1.50 small soup bowl (great buy)
Alum block (haven't had a shave without it since bought)
Thayers Aloe Vera Toner
Proraso ASB. Todays shave wasn't as BBS as yesterdays with the Progress, but I'm still getting used to it I suppose?:tongue_sm

TraderJoe

11-13-2006, 10:06 AM

Jim, the De Vergulde Hand has amazing lather, smells fantastic, and moisturizes very well. Unfortunately I think that I may have a slight allergic reaction to it, so it may be on the auction block soon.
Cheers, DJ.

pm sent.

sinekkaydi

11-13-2006, 10:26 AM

slant/feather
proraso pre cream
kiss my face fragrance free
proraso asb
c&e best badger

ponyplayer

11-13-2006, 10:42 AM

Monday...

Gillette 40's Super Speed w/ new Derby blade
Bic Metal
Simpson PJ1 in Best
Musgo Real cream
QED Lavender Hydrosol
Musgo Real a/s splash

Czech & Speake Frankincense & Myrrh edt (decant)

It has been a while since I have used a Derby blade...it just seems right that a "ponyplayer" would use a "Derby" blade :smile: .
Have to say that I liked the shave very much...very smooth with no nicks or irritation.
The Musgo real cream and aftershave a just a joy to use. The C&S edt is perfect and smells lovely especially on a colder day.

Have a great day.

Patrick

TomH

11-13-2006, 12:13 PM

Monday:

-Merkur 34c w. DERBY blade (3/2)
-OMEGA badger brush
-Nancy Boy shaving cream
-Nancy Boy cooling A/S gel signature scent

Thomas

SSLStudio

11-13-2006, 12:21 PM

Zeg Renee, scheer jij je in een coffee-shop of zo? :biggrin:

LOL.. Jaaaaa Maaaaaaaaaan Frederik, het is trouwens officieel Rene met een streepje op de laatste e ! volgens het boekje en Renee met 2 ee is een meisjes naam volgens mij staat het zo officieel ergens ik vind het een jongens naam maar goed.. whats in a name....

bij nader inzien vind ik de foto ook wel heavy of bedoelde je dat niet?
beetje oppassen nu anders worden we gemod ! voor Nederlands taal gebruik !

fuerein

11-13-2006, 12:26 PM

This morning's shave:
Nivea Double Action Face Wash
Vulfix #406 brush
T&H Trafalgar cream
Merkur 1904
Feather DE blade
Alum
Thayers Witch Hazel
Nivea Replenishing A/S Balm
Nivea Protective Lotion
SCS New Spice EDT

http://static.flickr.com/105/296668393_5bc36b854f.jpg?v=0

scarface

11-13-2006, 12:37 PM

Monday:

Schick Injector/Schick Blade
Simpson Duke 3
Kent SS
Thayers Extra Strength Witch Hazel
Proraso Liquid Cream
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e125/myt_mouse28/IMG_0573.jpg

battleboar

11-13-2006, 12:41 PM

Tweezerman Badger
Palmolive Lather Cream
Bic Metal
Aqua Velva

rustyblade

11-13-2006, 02:43 PM

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10494/IMG_2242.jpg

highre

11-13-2006, 03:07 PM

Superlater w/ C&E Sandalwood cream and Sweet Almond Oil soap
Savile Row SR-112
Merkur HD w/Derby
Thayer's Rose
Musgo Real

TraderJoe

11-13-2006, 05:10 PM

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4550

Jack Bauer

11-13-2006, 05:25 PM

Merkur HD w/swede
Chubby 1 super
Hydrolast Cube
Hydrolast Lime and green tea paste and conditioner
Hydrolast Lime tonic

Pecksniff's Fougere

Chris

rschul2

11-13-2006, 09:04 PM

Dovo Shavette w/ Feather Blade
Finished with Merkur Slantbar w/ Feather
Simpson PJ3 Super
Trumpers Violet Shave Soap
QEDman DaVinci Water
CAR Hydrolast Lime/Green Tea ASB

TimmyBoston

11-13-2006, 09:31 PM

HD - Feather
Shavemac 220
Coates Rose
3 passes
Proraso Pre/Post
Coral Skin Food
Alum Block
Da Vinci Water
Musgo Real Splash
L'Occitane CADE ASB

A very surprising shave tonight. In all my experience with Feathers, they give me an extremely close shave, but rip me up. Tonight, a small nick and virtually no irritation, but not very close either. It felt like I was shaving with an IP, I even checked the blade after the shave, just to make sure I really had a Feather in there. Very strange. Very strange, indeed. :confused: Anyone else ever have an experience like this?

Queen of Blades

11-13-2006, 11:07 PM

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4552

rtaylor61

11-13-2006, 11:52 PM

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4553

Simpsons Duke 2 Pure Badger, Holtzapffelac razor, T&H Grafton, Coral Skin Food

RT

Stauff

11-13-2006, 11:56 PM

Mama Bear limes EO shaving soap (very good soap, nice dry limes scent):biggrin:
Polo 8 best
Merkur LH/ Euro Gillette
Proraso AS splash
Trumper limes Skin Food

madmedic

11-14-2006, 12:19 AM

Merkur Futur/Derby Extra
Vulfix #18
Col Conk Bay Rum
Alum Block
Rosehip Oil
Pinaud Bay Rum Splash

Brian

fuerein

11-14-2006, 02:49 AM

This morning's shave:
Nivea Double Action Face Wash
Vulfix #406 brush
KMF Key Lime cream
Merkur 1904
Feather DE blade
Alum
Thayers Witch Hazel
Nivea Replenishing A/S Balm
Nivea Protective Lotion
SCS Bay Rum with a Twist

http://static.flickr.com/109/297210576_c55d35ea5b.jpg?v=0

crackstar

11-14-2006, 03:53 AM

Omega brush
Gillette adjustable w/Sharp blade
Erasmic shave stick :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
St-Ives Intensive Relief moisturizer
Old Spice a/shave, deodorant, and cologne

Sharp blade+ Erasmic stick or bowl=PERFECTION! :wink:

Jeff

MJB

11-14-2006, 03:54 AM

Shower:
Pacific Soap Works Herb Shampoo Bar

Shave:
Merkur HD/Israeli
Shavemac 26 mm
SCS Sandalwood soap
Cold water
J/A/S/O/N aftershave gel
SCS Sandalwood EDT

Scorpio

11-14-2006, 04:36 AM

Hot shower and towel
Proraso pre
Vulfix 2236
Trumper's Limes
Gillette Fat Boy w/Swedish Gillette
Witch hazel
Coral Skin Food
Follia Di Aquarena EDT

Have a great day!!!

Raf

Edcculus

11-14-2006, 04:41 AM

Tuesday:

Gillette slim adjustable w/ feather
C&E Best Badger
Mama Bear's Giovanni's Tuscan Memories
alum
Clubman Bay Rum A/S
Proraso ASB

Chagidiel

11-14-2006, 04:45 AM

Tuesday

Gillette Slim Adjustable Gold
Sharp Blade
MP SuperBadger
Wilkinson Blue Bowl

So-so shave, I cant seem to get great shaves with the Sharp in a adjustable.. Well, well back to fixed heads with the Sharp.

TraderJoe

11-14-2006, 05:00 AM

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4552

woooo!!! is that superlather? :biggrin:

Lyrt

11-14-2006, 05:14 AM

Water, Korres Absinthe Cream, Feather AC / Super Pro.

ada8356

11-14-2006, 05:39 AM

Tuesday:

Merkur HD w/Derby
SR 3124
Taylor's Eton College
Baxter ASB

19george

11-14-2006, 05:59 AM

Merkur Slant w/ Feather
SR 208
Taylor's Avocado
Aqua Velva Ice Blue
Proraso ASB

A+++ shave today.

MaxTO

11-14-2006, 06:03 AM

Merkur HD w/ Feather
Proraso PRE/post
C&E Best Badger
Taylor's Avocado (old formula)
Alum Block
Thayer's Witch Hazel
Trumper's West Indian Limes ASB
Nivea Moisturizer

A+ shave :thumbup:

JonS

11-14-2006, 06:15 AM

Hair conditioner on the beard in a hot shower
Merkur Progress w/Feather DE blade, #4 setting
C&E Best Badger
Ingrams menthol cream
Trumper's Coral Skin food
L'Occitane CADE a/s balm
L'Occitane L'Occitan EDT

Nice, close, 3 pass shave with the Ingrams and the Progress this morning. Not sure if there's a scientific explanation for it, but the mentholated creams cut real close on my face (perhaps a little too close in places this morning on my usual #4 setting for the Progress)

Randyag15

11-14-2006, 06:52 AM

Tuesday
Proraso Pre/Post
Merkur HD w/ Derby
T&H 1805
Alum Block
Kieh's AS

*good day!

ouch

11-14-2006, 07:02 AM

Eternal vigilance is not only the price of freedom, but apparently the price of a good shave, as well.

I've noticed some variation in the quality of Feather blades, and had some real dogs. Today was the third go around with a Feather that had given me two very nice shaves. Yet, the next thing you know.........

SOO-WEE!!!

Okay, maybe I wasn't squealing like Ned Beatty in Deliverance, but I was bleeding like a stuck pig. I needed Clint Eastwood's cut man from Million Dollar Baby, Frank Dunn, to stop the bleeding.

Definately wasn't the Feather. Definately was me.

Omega 6215
Merkur 34C w/Feather
AOS lavender cream
pint of plasma
gallon of bleach (for towels)

The bathroom looked like a crime scene.:cursing:

Dinder1

11-14-2006, 07:56 AM

Tuesday

ouch

11-14-2006, 08:15 AM

Tuesday

Dinder- what kind of injector is that?

Dinder1

11-14-2006, 08:21 AM

Dinder- what kind of injector is that?

Just a Schick I picked up at a junk shop for $3.00. I think it has M50 stamped on it, but it is a great shaver.
Cheers, DJ.

boboakalfb

11-14-2006, 08:39 AM

Merkur Slant-Derby Extra
Shavemac 23mm Horn Handle in Finest
Proraso Pre
Arko Sensitive SC
AOS Alum
Pinaud Clubman AS Lotion
Proraso Liquid ASB
Taylor's Mr. Taylor

Baloosh

11-14-2006, 09:09 AM

Hot shower
Nivea Sensitive Face Wash
Gillette SS 1958 TV Model
Merkur Super blade
SR 3124
Taylor's Eton College cream (first time trying it... NICE)
T&H Ultimate Comfort A/S Balm (from sample)
Saint Charles Shave Autumn Rain EdT (Smells wonderful)

Austin

11-14-2006, 09:17 AM

Merkur HD razor
AOS brush
Tabac Soap
B&B Cucumber AS
Tabac Cologne

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4554

Mottern Man

11-14-2006, 09:25 AM

Just a Schick I picked up at a junk shop for $3.00. I think it has M50 stamped on it, but it is a great shaver.
Cheers, DJ.

wow i need to go to ur junk shop

Scotto

11-14-2006, 09:46 AM

Shower: QED man cassia, clove, and sweet orange EO bar, Nancy Boy everything else

Shave:
Gillette Red Tip with IP blade
Simpson PJ3 super
eShave Cucumber cream
Em's Cucumber A/S splash
B&B cucumber A/S Milk

John Varvatos cologne
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4532

Queen of Blades

11-14-2006, 09:49 AM

woooo!!! is that superlather? :biggrin:

Perhaps. :wink:

The smell was heavenly. :001_wub:

Ironman

11-14-2006, 10:16 AM

Didn't have time to post yesterday -

Gillette Fatboy w/ Derby
C-M Pure Badger Travel Brush
Proraso Pre/Post
Surrey Deluxe Shave Soap
Thayer's Lemon Astringent
Nivea Mild ASB

madmedic

11-14-2006, 10:32 AM

Tuesday

Hi Dinder....what is the Dettol Like?

Brian

TomH

11-14-2006, 10:32 AM

Tuesday:

-Merkur 23c w. ROTBART rostfrei (stainless) blade
-SCS badger brush
-Williams Mug Shaving Soap
-Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue A/S
-OLIVIA's A/S balm

Thomas

rikrdo

11-14-2006, 10:33 AM

Paul Mitchell conditioner in shower
SS + Feather (#3S - 4P)
QED Sandalwood soap stick
C&E BBB
RNB AS spritz
Anthony ASB

Dinder1

11-14-2006, 03:16 PM

Hi Dinder....what is the Dettol Like?

Brian

The Dettol shave cream has a really nice (strong) fresh lime scent, and the lather is nice and slick. This is a really nice cream for under three bucks, if you can find it.
Cheers, DJ.

rustyblade

11-14-2006, 03:48 PM

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crackstar

11-14-2006, 03:51 PM

Dettol, I believe is from India, Brian. :wink:

Jeff

Dinder1

11-14-2006, 04:00 PM

Dettol, I believe is from India, Brian. :wink:

Jeff

Jeff is correct, I found this cream in a local Indian market.
Cheers, DJ.

crackstar

11-14-2006, 04:02 PM

I heard of it, DJ, but I never tried it. Is it good?

Jeff

TraderJoe

11-14-2006, 04:05 PM

2992

webguru24

11-14-2006, 04:26 PM

Merkur Futur w/Derby
Proraso Pre Shave
C&E BB Brush
Taylor's Lemon and Lime
Adidas A/S

boboakalfb

11-14-2006, 04:28 PM

2992

So how do you like the PS products Joe? Just placed an order for the same 3 a couple minutes ago...

TraderJoe

11-14-2006, 04:39 PM

So how do you like the PS products Joe? Just placed an order for the same 3 a couple minutes ago...

Hey Bob,

I'd say they're Great! Pretty high quality, you can't go wrong with these. Nice fragrances too.

The soap lathers very thick, like a cream...and has talc in it so it helps with irritation.

:thumbup:

boboakalfb

11-14-2006, 04:46 PM

Hey Bob,

I'd say they're Great! Pretty high quality, you can't go wrong with these. Nice fragrances too.

The soap lathers very thick, like a cream...and has talc in it so it helps with irritation.

:thumbup:

Thanks Joe!

PalmettoB

11-14-2006, 04:49 PM

Wed. late AM:

Hot shower prep.

T&H pure badger brush
Mama Bear's Rosemary Mint soap
Gillette slim adjustable with Gillette Swedish blade (day 3)
Proraso Liquid Cream ASB

Good shave today...I've been trying too hard lately, I think. I had some irritation Saturday, but went only with, and across, the grain today and didn't even have trouble with my neck (a constant trouble spot for me.)

rustyblade

11-14-2006, 05:21 PM

Dettol, I believe is from India, Brian. :wink:

Jeff

Dettol is a disinfectant sold in a bottle here!

Jack Bauer

11-14-2006, 05:34 PM

Merkur HD w/feather
Chubby 1 super
Hydrolast Cube
Hydrolast Sandalwood paste
Hydrolast Lime & Green Tea conditioner
Hydrolast Sandalwood/citrus tonic

Floris Santal

Chris

htownmmm

11-14-2006, 07:53 PM

rschul2

11-14-2006, 08:08 PM

Dovo Shavette w/ Feather Blade
Finished with Merkur Slant w/ Feather Blade
Simpson PJ3 Super
Truefitt & Hill Shave Soap
Kiehl's Blue Herbal Astringent
Menu Face Lotion

Chagidiel

11-14-2006, 08:39 PM

Wednesday

Proraso Pre

EJ Faux Ivory DE
Derby Extra
MP Silvertip
Proraso soap

Woods of Windsor Cologne

Early morning shave - Superior !!!!!!

TimmyBoston

11-14-2006, 09:13 PM

Slant - IP Day 5
Shavemac 167 - 32mm knot
Taylor's Rose
Coral Skin Food
NB Facewash
Alum Block
Musgo Real Splash
L'Occitan ASB

TimmyBoston

11-14-2006, 11:23 PM

Tuesday night:

-Merkur Slant
-Feather blade
-Simpsons Beaufort
-SCS Oakmoss Lavendula shave cream(yes, I have the soap too!)
-alum block
-Neutrogena Alcohol Free toner
-Nivea Sensitive ASB
-SCS Oakmoss Lavendula EDT

Not BBS- lightbulb smooth head and face!

Marty

Marty -- Do you use a Slant/Feather on your head? If so you've got more guts than anyone I've met in my life. :thumbup1:

Stauff

11-14-2006, 11:44 PM

GFT coconut cream
Polo 8 best
Merkur Futur/Euro Gillette
GFT limes skin food

pcxpe

11-14-2006, 11:55 PM

Hot Towel
Merkur HD with Feather
Muehle Pinsel Silvertip
Taylor's Avocado SC
Nivea Sensitive ASB

A very nice shave :smile:

____________
Peter

JonS

11-15-2006, 12:34 AM

Erasmic shave stick to soften the beard in a hot shower
Merkur Slant w/Feather DE blade
Lush Razorantium shave
Trumper's Coral Skin Food
Lush Cosmetic Lad cream as post shave balm

The Lush Razorantium was a new acquisition...I have to say, the first outing was, umm, interesting. The idea seems decent enough, I got it for those days when I'm short on time. And I'm not for a second knocking the quality of Lush's products as a whole. But what a wierd experience. So slippery on my hands that I dropped the slant several times in the sink. So resillient, that it took an age to get off my hands and face (AND razor, so glad I didn't use the Feather AC). And yet, the shave was not fantastic. I wanted 3 passes, I stopped after 2 for fear of really roughing up my face :confused1 I'll give it another try before too long and see if I was just having a bad day.

The Lush Cosmetic Lad lived up to expectations a lot better. My face feels very nice and soft, but I smell like a donut factory (at least that's the vibe I'm getting, YMMV) EDT would be wasted today trying to cover that smell up. It's not unpleasant, but I don't think it would layer well with anything else I used.

fuerein

11-15-2006, 02:46 AM

This morning's shave:
Nivea Double Action Face Wash
Vulfix #406 brush
C&E Sweet Almond Oil cream
Merkur 1904
Feather DE blade
Alum
Thayers Witch Hazel
Nivea Replenishing A/S Balm
Nivea Protective Lotion
Pinauld Bay Rum

http://static.flickr.com/107/297989722_1a7fe0fe21.jpg?v=0

Tinzien

11-15-2006, 03:59 AM

Merkur Slant w/ Derby (day 2)
SCS Savory Rose Shave Creme
Thayer's Rose WH
SCS Savory Rose After Shave Milk

SCS Savory Rose EDT

This was my first time ever using SCS products and all of these are going into my shave rotation! BBS after three passes and I am very pleased with the quality of the products and especially the AS Milk.

crackstar

11-15-2006, 04:04 AM

Omega brush
Dovo straight razor
US Palmolive shaving cream :smile:
St-Ives Intensive Relief moisturizer
Brut cologne

Guys, there's nothing wrong with the US Version of Palmolive, it smells nicer than a lot of people realize, and the lather is great!

Jeff

Edcculus

11-15-2006, 04:35 AM

Gillette slim adjustable
Feather blade
C&E Best Badger
Twilliger's olive oil based soap
Alum
Aqua Velva AS
Proraso ASB

Scorpio

11-15-2006, 04:44 AM

Hot shower and towel
Proraso pre
SR 208
Taylor's Rose
Kobar 5/8 Round Tip
touch up w/Slim
witch hazel
Coral skin food
Endymion Edt

Nice cold morning for a change!! Very windy!!!

Have a good day!!!

Raf

ada8356

11-15-2006, 05:12 AM

Wednesday:

Merkur HD w/Derby
SR3124
Salter's Sandalwood
Alum
QED Davinci Water
MB B&B AS Milk

ouch

11-15-2006, 05:27 AM

SR208
Merkur 23C long handle w/Feather
T&H WI lime cream
Proraso splash
Proraso crema liquida
GFT lime skin food
Taylor #74 lime cologne

Yea! No sutures today.:thumbup1:

Told ya it wasn't the Feather.:blush:

Suzuki

11-15-2006, 06:32 AM

After reading so much about straights, I decided to jump in.

Refurbished Tower soligen steel 5/8 hollow ground razor (purchased shave-ready for $35 on e-bay)
SR3122 Silvertip
Institute Karite shea butter soap
Alum
Musgo Real A/S
QED ASC
Arden Sandalwood EDT

I did N-S and S-N passes with the straight and a bit of touch up - not perfect and I went over a couple of the trouble spotes with an injector - but not too bad for the first time I've properly shaved with a straight - no nicks or cuts (although I'm chalking that up to beginner's luck!).

I'm hoping to get good at this straight thing and make it my primary means of shaving.

Thanks to everyone for the advice - espeically about buying a shave-ready razor.

ouch

11-15-2006, 06:41 AM

Dennis

11-15-2006, 06:43 AM

1960 Fat Boy
Derby (fresh!)
SR 3118 (just cleaned in dish soap and vinegar)
QEDman Sandalwood
Mama Bear's B&B Aftershave
Floris JF EdT

A most excellent shave today. I love JF in the cool weather...

Scotto

11-15-2006, 06:58 AM

Shower: QEDman cassia, clove, and sweet orange EO bar, Nancy Boy shampoo, conditioner, and face wash

Shave:
Gillette Red Tip with IP blade (not shown)
Savile Row SR3322 silvertip
Coates Lime
Taylor no. 74 Victorian Lime A/S
Limes Skin Food

Taylor no. 74 Victorian Lime cologne
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4559

Randyag15

11-15-2006, 07:06 AM

merkur HD w/ Derby
Proraso Pre/Post
T&H 1805
Alum
Proraso ASB

*same as previous days...just hard to switch back to anything other than 1805

jpweston

11-15-2006, 07:58 AM

Weishi DE w/ Feather
C&E BBB
C&E Sandalwood cream
John Varvatos ASB

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4562

j.

Dinder1

11-15-2006, 08:10 AM

Wednesday

Suzuki

11-15-2006, 08:14 AM

Great news. A S-N pass for a first timer is quite impressive. The lip and chin areas take a bit to learn. :thumbup:

Thanks

I chalk this up to the fact that the razor was very well sharpened by someone other than I.

The chin is a PIA and is where I had to do the clean up - I have especially thick whiskers on the side of the chin and this is where I'm going to have to do the most work to get it right - I am pleased that I managed to take most of the stubble off with the straight.

I'm also going to stick with the 5/8 for a bit before I move up (I have some 6/8 and a 7/8 waiting in the wings, but will take it one step at a time - I actually think the bigger blades will be better at getting throught the whiskers, but I don't want to chop off my ear while I'm fiddling with my technique.

Austin

11-15-2006, 08:19 AM

Merkur razor
Simpsons brush
C&E Sandalwood shave cream
Anthony's balm
SCS Sandalwood EDT

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4563

boboakalfb

11-15-2006, 08:31 AM

Penhaligon's Castile Shower Gel

Merkur Slant-Derby Extra
Shavemac Horn Handle 23mm in Finest
Proraso Pre
MB Bitter Orange/Orchid SS
AOS Alum Block
Thayers Rose WH
T&H Classic Balm
Penhaligon's Castile EDT

Limey

11-15-2006, 08:31 AM

Cetaphil
CVS Pure Glycerin
Taylor's Avacado
Vulfix #2234
Merkur Futur w/Merkur Blade
Thayer's Lavender Witchhazel
Clubman Styptic
Nivea Replenishing ASB
T&H West Indian Limes Cologne

A very good day!

Gatorade

11-15-2006, 11:01 AM

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10656/IMG_5693.JPG

Monday
Hot Shower No Scrub

Shavemac 23mm Silvertip
Taylors Shaving Shop
Gillette Rocket
Derby 3rd shave
3 Pass

Neutrogena Razor Defense ASB

Bonus pic of the lather. Posting a thread about what proper lather should look like. (Click the pic for the thread)

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10656/IMG_5698.JPG (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?p=111708#post111708)

madmedic

11-15-2006, 11:04 AM

Merkur 1904/Israeli Blade
Kent BK4
Salters Almond
Alum Block
Simple Light Moisturiser

LT Piver Vetvier EDT

Brian

TomH

11-15-2006, 11:53 AM

Wednesday:

-Merkur 23c w. ROTBART blade
-SMF II brush
-Taylor's Almond shaving cream (sample)
-Swiss Pitralon A/S
-OLIVIA's A/S balm

Thomas

rustyblade

11-15-2006, 03:44 PM

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madmedic

11-15-2006, 03:50 PM

Richard

Is that Barber Shop classics in the Netherlands? If so.....what section includes the Polar Ice?

Brian

Jack Bauer

11-15-2006, 04:11 PM

Merkur HD w/feather
Chubby1 super
Hydrolast cube
Hydrolast Sandalwood Paste
Hydrolast Lime & Green tea conditioner
Hydrolast Sandalwood/citrus tonic

Penhaligon's English Fern

Chris

180gVinyl

11-15-2006, 04:20 PM

15/11/2006

My 47th birthday

Not that I regard myself as being any older than when I heard the first Ramones album 30 years ago

Gillette DE (I'll have to find out which model, it's a TTO with a rake made in USA)
M3 (neck)
Vulfix
Noxzema cream (bought in Pisa)
Chanel Antaeus ASB
Chanel Antaeus EdT :001_smile

madmedic

11-15-2006, 04:27 PM

My 47th birthday

Happy Birthday.....it was also my 49th:thumbup1:

Brian

scarface

11-15-2006, 04:51 PM

Happy Birthday Brian and 180gVinyl!

Wednesday:

A nice clean shave for my Grad pic today.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e125/myt_mouse28/IMG_0586.jpg

MaxTO

11-15-2006, 05:10 PM

Evening shave:

Merkur HD w/ Feather
C&E Best Badger
Proraso PRE/post
Coates Lime SC
Alum Block
Thayer's Witch Hazel
Trumper's Lime Skin Food
Trumper's Lime ASB
Trumper's Lime Cologne
Nivea Moisturizer

rustyblade

11-15-2006, 06:46 PM

Richard

Is that Barber Shop classics in the Netherlands? If so.....what section includes the Polar Ice?

Brian

It is Canadian, a local made-in-Toronto product mostly for barbers. Same manufacturer as JM Fraser's.

TraderJoe

11-15-2006, 06:50 PM

3007

tjkirch

11-15-2006, 07:09 PM

Merkur 1904 w/ Israeli blade (day 3)
SR3824 brush
QED Tangerine & Spearmint soap
NB ASB
Pinaud Clubman talc

Dolce & Gabanna EdT

battleboar

11-15-2006, 07:56 PM

Tweezerman Badger
Palmolive Lather Cream
Gillette Sensor
Aqua Velva

Quick, one pass shave today. Nothing great, just knocking the whiskers off.

19george

11-15-2006, 08:39 PM

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4572
Dovo 5/8
EJ Best Badger
Mama Bear English Leather
Alum - for a cut
Aqua Velva Ice Blue
Mama Bear B&B AS Milk

First straight razor shave! Two passes - with and across the grain - with the straight and finished up against the grain with a HD. Lost my concentration for a bit and nicked myself under my nose, but other than that all went well. Well...except that in my anticipation for the shave I forgot the rule about not straight shaving naked! :crazy: Everything is still intact though. :thumbsup:

Queen of Blades

11-15-2006, 10:29 PM

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4573

Stauff

11-15-2006, 11:41 PM

TOBS sandalwood cream
Polo 8 best :biggrin:
Futur w/ Euro Gillette
C&E sandalwood balm

rschul2

11-15-2006, 11:58 PM

Dovo shavette w/ Feather Blade
Touch up with Merkur Slant w/ Feather
Men-U Synthetic Shave Brush
D.R. Harris Arlington Shave Soap
Baxter of California Toner

TimmyBoston

11-16-2006, 12:03 AM

JonS

11-16-2006, 12:50 AM

Ultra-quickie this morning...

Hair conditioner on the beard in a hot shower
Merkur slant w/Feather
C&E best badger
Erasmic stick
Trumper's Coral Skin Food
L'Occitane CADE a/s balm
L'Occitane Eau de L'Occitan EDT

Just a single pass with the slant. A heavily-pregnant wife who can barely walk, and a little girl to get to nursery left little time for indulgence.

But still, a very enjoyable shave after yesterday's lack-Lush-ture attempt :biggrin:

surfanimal

11-16-2006, 01:08 AM

Wednesday:

Merkur HD
Merkur platinum coated de blade
AoS Fine Badger
T & H almond cream
AoS Lemon ASB

You guys have got me spending all the extra cash in my budget on face pampering! Oh well, it all goes to me, and is satisfying on so many levels. I'll post pictures of my quickly growing collection once I take the camera back from my girlfriend this weekend.

Lyrt

11-16-2006, 03:49 AM

I had just about the greatest DE shave ever. The Sticky just kicked out the Classic, the Slant and the Vision.

Sticky/Feather
Penhaligon’s English Fern
C&E BBB

fuerein

11-16-2006, 03:55 AM

Nivea Double Action Face Wash
Vulfix #406 brush
Proraso green cream
Dovo 5/8
Alum
Thayers Witch Hazel
L'Occitane L'Occitan A/S Balm

First time trying a striaght. Ended up with a very uneven shave and thus had to do a quick touch up with my Merkur 1904 to even things out as I was running out of time. This is definitely going to take some practice.

crackstar

11-16-2006, 04:02 AM

Omega brush
Merkur Vision w/Sharp blade
Euro Palmolive shaving cream :thumbup1:
St-Ives Intensive Relief moisturizer
SCS New Spice edt

I wanted to compare the 2 Palmolives, and there's almost no difference in performance--they're both great! :thumbup: :thumbup:

Jeff

Tinzien

11-16-2006, 04:04 AM

Slant - New Derby
Tulip 3
Mr. Taylor
Coral Skin Food
Alum Block
Floris Santal A/S Splash
Floris Santal A/S Balm
Penhaligons Endymion ASM - Much later

Nice shave - but the Derby's are a bit harsh on my face, but it's so smooth :biggrin:

I have been noticing that when I load a Derby on day 1 into a slant it's always a pretty rough time on the face. After that the Derby is silk for the next few shaves.

MJB

11-16-2006, 04:08 AM

HD/Israeli
Shavemac 26 mm
QED Bergamot
Thayers Lemon
SCS Lavender AS milk
Eau Sauvage original EDT

tjkirch

11-16-2006, 04:12 AM

Merkur 1904 w/ Israeli blade (day 4)
SR3824 brush
QED Tangerine & Spearmint soap
NB ASB
Pinaud Clubman talc

T&H Trafalgar EdT

Edcculus

11-16-2006, 04:36 AM

Gillette slim adjustable
Feather blade
Twilliger's olive oil based soap
C&E Best Badger
alum
Aqua Velva splash
Proraso ASB
splash of Clubman Bay Rum for the smell

Scorpio

11-16-2006, 04:43 AM

Hot shower and towel
Proraso Pre
AOS Pure Badger
Trumper's Rose
Gillette SS w/Israeli
Witch Hazel
Coral Skin Food
Ralph Lauren Polo

Raf

Scotto

11-16-2006, 05:05 AM

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4571

ouch

11-16-2006, 05:09 AM

Omega 6215
Aristocrat w/Swedish Gillette
Penhaligon's Douro cream
Musgo Real splash
Musgo Real Martin Balsam
Douro cologne

Baloosh

11-16-2006, 05:33 AM

Hot shower
Cetaphil for Normal to Oily Skin
Merkur HD w/Derby Extra blade
C&E Nomad Cream
SR 3124
CVS Witch Hazel
Proraso liquid A/S balm
SCS Autumn Rain EdT

Just got my blade sampler pack from SSLStudio (Rene) and I like the Derbys.

Love the C&E Nomad. LOVE it. Anyone got an EdT of C&E Nomad they want to get rid of? :smile:

Tomorrow will be the first day to try out the Feather blade. If you don't hear back from me, go ahead and divide up my shaving stash amongst yourselves.

Wish me luck!! :thumbup1:

ada8356

11-16-2006, 05:42 AM

Thursday:

In an act of masochism, I made today a Proraso day:

Merkur HD
SR3124
Proraso Pre
Proraso Cream
Proraso Post
Proraso ASB

It was already cold in the house and then it felt like I was rubbing ice cubes on my face!

ponyplayer

11-16-2006, 07:08 AM

Thursday

Gillette 1940's Super Speed w/Derby blade
Bic Metal for upperlip
Mystery brush from "dgifts2005" on ebay
AOS Lavender cream
QED Lavender H2O
Em's Lavender a/s & moisture balm

Tommy Bahama edt

Really liking the Super Speed/Derby blade combo. Very little irritation and no nicks at all.

The mystery brush is a very nice brush and one that I would have no problems using with every shave.
I have to get some more AOS cream as I only have a bit left in the small travel sized tube.

Raining like heck here in Pittsburgh so the Tommy Bahama edt seemed like a decent fit.

Have a great day.

Patrick

Dennis

11-16-2006, 07:17 AM

Quicky two pass, and not bad at all...

1960 Fat Boy
Derby (2)
Simpson Chubby#2 Super
Salter Mint Cream
GFT Limes Skin Food
Eau de Baux EdT

Of course, just needing a quicky shave, I had tons of gorgeous lather exploding out of the bowl. Sigh... :biggrin:

jduffy

11-16-2006, 07:32 AM

Gillette Slim on 5
Feather Blade Day 1
C&E Pure Badger Travel
Proraso GT with a couple of drops of Olbas
Alum
Baxter of California ASB
Inis Spray Cologne

First time to have real time to shave in a long time. So enjoyable. :biggrin:

Shermdog

11-16-2006, 07:35 AM

Merkur HD with Feather
Mama Bear Patchouli and Lavender
AOS Brush
Post Shave wash with Menscience
Apply Menscience sunscreen/moisturizer

Mike S.

11-16-2006, 07:48 AM

Wednesday

'58 Fatboy
New Derby Extra
Omega Boar Brush
Proraso green
Clubman A/S

Nice shave, overall. The new blade, added with my improving technique left me with my best shave to date. I did three passes: NS, ear-to-chin, chin-to-ear. Not quite BBS, but I'm happy with it.

ouch

11-16-2006, 07:53 AM

rtaylor61

11-16-2006, 07:55 AM

Simpsons Duke 2 Pure Badger
Merkur HD Classic w/Derby
KMF Cool Mint Shaving Cream
J/A/S/O/N 6 n 1 Skin Therapy
SCS Bay Rum w/ a Twist

Randy

Suzuki

11-16-2006, 07:58 AM

Silver King 5/8 hollow-ground spike
SCS New Spice
Vulfix 2197 pure badger
Alum
Musgo Real A/S
QED ASC
Neutrogena Moisturizer
Arden Sandalwood EDC

Second day with the straight - this one wasn't as sharp as the one I used yesterday and pulled a bit around the chin on the S-N pass. No nicks (but I narrowly avoided slicing my ear with the spike!) and removed most stubble with the straight, but still needed some quick touch-up with the injector.

I'm finding the neck and chin to be the toughest areas.

In terms of time, the straight has only added 5 - 10 minutes to my morning routine (some of which is stropping).

Limey

11-16-2006, 08:02 AM

A good shave day...getting there...I hope its my technique that is improving.

jduffy

11-16-2006, 08:28 AM

You have some nice gear Limey. You'll get better in time. Keep at it. :biggrin:

jpweston

11-16-2006, 08:34 AM

Weishi DE w/ Feather blade
L'Occitane CADE Shave Cream (sample)
C&E BBB
L'Occitane CADE ASB (sample)

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4575

j.

Chagidiel

11-16-2006, 08:39 AM

Thursday

Gillette Slim&Twist
Sharp Blade
MP Super Badger
Florena Shaving Cream(a gift from Jeff/Crackstar)

Great shave - the Florena Rocks!!! A very nice, close shave with a great scented cream.. Life is Good!

SSLStudio

11-16-2006, 09:05 AM

_ got a Fresh haircut by the hairdresser that visited the house...

- Long hot shower.

- Proraso pre.
-Gillette Excecutive /Fresh Feather
-SuperLather-> Will G's #37 Soap + bodyshop Sesame Cream
-Muhle Pinsel superbadger.
-Burberry for Men After Shave (always nice )
-Thayers W/H Lavendel
-Aqua di Gio a/s balm
-B&B EDT

Feather just cut thru everything without any resistance the superlather was awesome the sesame cream lends itself for really slick superlather 2nd time I had a great thick slick lather. the Will G soap lends itself perfectly for it.
No razor burn whatsoever.. Zero. only one tiny weeper not worth mentioning so almost the perfect shave.

rustyblade

11-16-2006, 09:23 AM

I had just about the greatest DE shave ever. The Sticky just kicked out the Classic, the Slant and the Vision.

Sticky/Feather
Penhaligon’s English Fern
C&E BBB

Another sticky lover! Well done! Not only is it a great shaver, it is incredibly handsome.

Nick75

11-16-2006, 09:57 AM

Merkur Futur w/Swdish Gillette (day 3)
EJ Large Super Badger
Proraso pre/post
C & E Sienna Shave Soap
Proraso Liquid Cream A/S
T & H Spanish Leather Cologne (B & B decant)

boboakalfb

11-16-2006, 10:01 AM

Merkur HD-Derby Extra
Shavemac 23mm Horn in Finest
Proraso Pre
HB Spa Dragon's Blood SS
AOS Alum Block
Thayers Rose WH
DR Harris Pink AS
Trumpers Coral Skin Food
Brooks Brothers 1818

Austin

11-16-2006, 10:59 AM

Merkur razor
Floris brush
Penhaligons English Fern shave soap
Harris Milk
Penhaligons English Fern EDT

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4576

kuzmo

11-16-2006, 11:04 AM

Olive oil- based soap (to clean my face and also it softens them whiskers)
Kent brush + Taylor's Avocado
Merkur Slant (Merkur Blade)
Nivea AS Lotion

scarface

11-16-2006, 11:13 AM

Thursday:

Omega Elegant
Schick Injector/ Schick Blade
Nancy Boy Shaving Cream sample (Thanks Arvind)
Thayers Witch Hazel
GFT Coral Skin Food

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e125/myt_mouse28/IMG_0552.jpg

letterk

11-16-2006, 11:15 AM

40's SS
Swedish Gillette
EJ Medium Silvertip
Mama Bear Ocean Rain soap
C&E Nomad ASB

TomH

11-16-2006, 12:07 PM

madmedic

11-16-2006, 12:08 PM

Merkur 1904/Israeli blade
Shavemac 23mm in pure
De Vergulde Hand Shave stick
Alum Bar
Simple Moisturiser
GFT Coral Skinfood (for dry down)

LT Piver Cuir de Russie

Brian

Lyrt

11-16-2006, 12:26 PM

Another sticky lover! Well done! Not only is it a great shaver, it is incredibly handsome.

Indeed. Now I have to buy other razors to make sure the Sticky is really the best.

flippantfig

11-16-2006, 01:06 PM

Gillette SS (from the 50s maybe?)
Tesco Blade
Palmolive Original cream
Stypic Pencil
Old Spice

battleboar

11-16-2006, 01:41 PM

Tweezerman Badger
Palmolive Lather Cream
Gillette Sensor
Skin Bracer

Dinder1

11-16-2006, 02:13 PM

Thursday

rustyblade

11-16-2006, 03:18 PM

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crackstar

11-16-2006, 04:00 PM

Tom, meiner teurer Freund, wir sind sehr, sehr frohlich zu schicken unserer herzliche Grusse an dir und Marion, mit viele Kusse und Umarmungen! Ganz tolle Sache, und du weisst, sie ist eine wirkliche Schatzie!

Jeff und Corinne :smile: :smile:

Jim

11-16-2006, 04:30 PM

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4584 (http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=4584&original=1&c=74)

Jim

11-16-2006, 04:32 PM

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4583 (http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=4583&original=1&c=74)

SSLStudio

11-16-2006, 04:34 PM

A straight shave for Thursday:

The Favorite straight 5/8"
OMEGA pure badger brush
KMF lavender&shea sc
Swiss Pitralon a/s
OLIVIA's a/s balm

Aah, like a baby's butt, smooth for my sweetie (it's her birthday today):thumbup:

Thomas

Thomas !

Fabelhaft ,tolle sache ich wusste nicht sie rasieren auch mit eine Straight ?

gluckwunsche fur deine BBS ! und deine Marion schones tage fur morgen ich bin etwas spat aber besser spat dan nie...

Jim

11-16-2006, 04:36 PM

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4588

TraderJoe

11-16-2006, 04:55 PM

3037

Jim! Welcome back my man :biggrin:

Great pics!

Jack Bauer

11-16-2006, 06:48 PM

Merkur HD w/feather
chubby 1 super
hydrolast cube
hydrolast sandalwood paste
hydrolast sandalwood/citrus tonic
NB ASB

Creed GIT

Chris

19george

11-16-2006, 08:27 PM

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4595

rafikz

11-16-2006, 08:40 PM

htownmmm

11-16-2006, 09:39 PM

Thursday night:

-Gillette FatBoy
-Derby blade
-Omega Boar
-Honeybee Bay Rum soap(is this a soap cuz it sure lathers like a cream!)
-Alum block
-Dickinsons Witch Hazel
-Proraso ASB
-Fendi EDT

Marty

rikrdo

11-16-2006, 11:15 PM

C&E BBB
MamaBear Dragons Blood soap
FatBoy w/ Derby
Bay Rum Scented RNB AS (thanks Sue :thumbup:)
Anthony ASB
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Needed a little extra post shave product tonight.
Practicing my "inspection shave" for Saturday nights military ball :cool: left me a little raw.......

TimmyBoston

11-16-2006, 11:28 PM

I wasn't going to shave tonight, but that scratchy beard was driving me nuts so I did...well I shouldn't have. Worst shave I've had in ages. Musgo Real didn't even aleviate the burn. :thumbdown:

Slant - New IP
Chubby 1
Taylor's Avocado
Coral Skin Food
Alum Block
Da Vinci H20
Musgo Real Splash
Penhaligons Endymion ASB

I guess the results were nice, my face is very smooth, but I haven't had this many cuts since I first got my slant and the burn still hurts. Yuck!

doctorsimon

11-17-2006, 02:00 AM

SSLStudio

11-17-2006, 02:10 AM

Woke up late yesterday morning, no time for a shave so thought I'd use the opportunity and shave in the evening. What a great shave I had...

*in the shower to prep
Proraso shaving soap
Crabtree and Evelyn Travel Brush

*the shave
Taylors oil (first pass only)
Taylors Rose cream
Kent BK4 brush
Merkur VISION2000
Derby Extra (fresh out the packet)
Three passes (N-S, Ear-Nose, Nose-Ear)

*to finish
Cold water splash and alum
Harris After Shave Milk

Three minor bleeders in total (one unavoidable over a spot) all solved with the cold water and alum.

Really smooth, and SWMBO comments again on how great my skin looks these days.

The Rose cream smells very intense, gives my skin a slight tingle (almost an itch) though. It lathers up a dream.

If you keep having that itch with the rosecream it might be your allergic to that particular cream not perse the rose personally I wouldnt continue it if it keeps itching me.
Go easy with those Feathers now ! ID say watch your pressure with the razor very carefully specially over difficult spot it will take the whole spot off if your not carefull.

fuerein

11-17-2006, 02:54 AM

http://static.flickr.com/119/299334322_42d19764ba.jpg?v=0

180gVinyl

11-17-2006, 03:01 AM

M3
Vulfix
Charles Tyrwhitt Lemon & Cedar cream
Proraso pre/post

YSL PH EdT

crackstar

11-17-2006, 03:12 AM

Omega brush
Dovo straight razor
De Vergulde Hand soap stick :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
St-Ives Intensive Relief moisturizer
Brut cologne

oh, no you don't! You ain't touchin' my Vergulde Hand shave stick, buy your own! :lol: :lol: Man, is this soap stick to die for. I can't get over the scent and the lather and the skincare!!! :jump: :badger:

Jeff

SSLStudio

11-17-2006, 03:36 AM

Hot shower - proraso pre

Muhle Pinsel SB
Gillette Excecutive -Feather /2
Superlather -: Custom milk and honey soapcream + Florena
Zino a/s Davidoff
Proraso a/s balm
C&E Azzemour

Lather to shave 2 men... Zero Burn Z E R O .. This superlather combination is so good you could get away not using any a/s or moisturiser.

2 passes since my shave yesterday was great.

Tinzien

11-17-2006, 03:51 AM

Slant w/ Derby (Day 4)
Pacific Shave Oil
SCS Chocolate Mint Shave Creme
Thaylor's WH
Coral Skin Food

SCS Embrace EDT

Woke up late so this was a 1 pass only shave. I'll reserve judgement on the Chocolate Mint until I have used it a few more times under better circumstances.

Scorpio

11-17-2006, 04:38 AM

Hot shower and towel
Proraso pre
SR208
Taylor's Lavender w/superlather
Kobar 5/8
witch hazel
Coral skin food
Endymion Edt

Today is the office turkey day so I am going to gain a pound or two :biggrin:

Raf

Baloosh

11-17-2006, 04:39 AM

Hot shower
Cetaphil face wash for Normal to Oily skin

Merkur HD w/Derby Extra blade (Day 2)
SR 3124
Honeybee Sue Dragon's Blood soap
Proraso Liquid A/S balm
CVS Witch Hazel
SCS Autumn Rain EdT (from sample)

Honeybee Sue's soaps are amazing. Lather explodes out of my mug just like a cream. I just used the last of my Autumn Rain sample... looks like I'd better be ordering more. :biggrin:

I think I'm going to spring for some Thayer's WH was well... the generic CVS brand stuff STINKS. Of course, with no reference point to any other WH, it could very well be the scent of WH itself stinks to me... we'll find out!

doctorsimon

11-17-2006, 04:40 AM

If you keep having that itch with the rosecream it might be your allergic to that particular cream not perse the rose personally I wouldnt continue it if it keeps itching me.
Go easy with those Feathers now ! ID say watch your pressure with the razor very carefully specially over difficult spot it will take the whole spot off if your not carefull.

Talking as an anaesthetist here, I doubt the tingle/itch is evidence of an allergic reaction.

Thanks for the warning on the feathers (cannot wait to give them a try....) If I do end up slicing my face off I can find a good surgeon to put it all back together again!

Edcculus

11-17-2006, 04:41 AM

Merkur HD w/new IP
C&E Best Badger
Mama Bear Giovannis Tuscan Memories
alum
Clubman Bay Rum AS
Proraso ASB

pcxpe

11-17-2006, 04:44 AM

Merkur Slant with Derby 2 pass :smile:
AOS Pure Badger
C&E Sandalwood Soap
Nivea Sensitive ASB

________
Peter

ouch

11-17-2006, 04:55 AM

C&E best
Merkur HD w/Swede
Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouguet cream
DaVinci water
Proraso splash
Proraso crema liquida
Penhaligon's Blenhein Bouquet cologne

JonS

11-17-2006, 05:48 AM

Hair conditioner on the beard in a hot shower
Feather Artist Club DX w/Professional Super blade (new blade today)
C&E Best badger
AOS unscented shave cream (sample sachet)
Merkur Progress w/Feather #3 setting for cleanup
Trumper's Coral Skin food
L'Occitane CADE a/s balm

Not a particularly satisfying shave today.

The AOS sample cream was excellent, but, with a new blade in the Feather AC, it just felt as rough as old boots. I don't think it was a duff blade, I seem to remember the last one being the same, although that was with week's less practise behind me. Clearly, in the week I'd been using the blade, it had dulled down and smoothed out - it was a real shock going back to a fresh one. Every time there was the slightest resistance, I was questioning whether it was beard or skin...

I will try the trick of running it over a cork a couple of times to smooth it out before my next shave.

srajguru

11-17-2006, 06:44 AM

Gillette SS with Israeli Personna - good but not as good as the Feather blades
Lucky Tiger Shaving Lotion - just outstanding
DaVinci water spritz
Baxters ASB

Dolce Gabanna A/S

Great shave

Limey

11-17-2006, 06:56 AM

Sanjay - I had a nice lady try to sell me on the Lucky Tiger liquid shave cream. How did you apply yours...hand or brush?

MJB

11-17-2006, 07:14 AM

HD/Israeli
Shavemac 26 mm
QED Grapefruit Peppermint
JASON AS gel
SCS Oakmoss Lavendula EDT

jpweston

11-17-2006, 07:25 AM

Weishi DE w/ Merkur blade
C&E BBB
Proraso Shave Soap
Proraso ASB

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4598

j.

srajguru

11-17-2006, 07:42 AM

I had a nice lady try to sell me on the Lucky Tiger liquid shave cream. How did you apply yours...hand or brush?

Brush- lathered up in a bowl- lather volume comprable to some of the better creams/soaps out there - but superlather like in consistancy and texture.
Very slick and moisturizing as well.

Chagidiel

11-17-2006, 08:19 AM

Friday

Gillette Adjustable Black Longhandled
Swedish Gillette
MP SilverTip
Mama Bear Bay Rum soap

Early shave again, 04:45, almost asleep but got a great shave - Mama Bear Rules!!

Suzuki

11-17-2006, 08:43 AM

Griffon 5/8 spike
Simpson Rover best badger
Tabac soap
Alum
Tabac A/S
QED ASC
Neutrogena moisturizer

boboakalfb

11-17-2006, 08:47 AM

Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouguet cream
Penhaligon's Blenhein Bouquet cologne

Off to a game of chess?

boboakalfb

11-17-2006, 08:50 AM

Merkur HD-Derby Extra
Shavemac Pearl 23mm Custom in Pure
Proraso Pre
MB Rosemary Mint/Proraso SC
AOS Alum
Thayers Rose WH
Proraso Post
Proraso Liquid ASB
Penhaligons Opus 1870

ouch

11-17-2006, 08:52 AM

Off to a game of chess?

Yep. The kid's getting tougher to beat...........

boboakalfb

11-17-2006, 08:53 AM

Yep. The kid's getting tougher to beat...........

:lol:

battleboar

11-17-2006, 09:37 AM

Tweezerman Badger
Palmolive Lather Cream
Gillette Sensor
Aqua Velva :biggrin:

The simple shave that can't be beat (For the Price :001_tt2: ) !!!

webguru24

11-17-2006, 10:14 AM

Menthol Day Today

Merkur Futur w/Derby
Proraso Pre Shave
C&E BB Brush
Proraso Green Tube
Aqua Velva

Wow, I have never used Aqua Velva before, this stuff is great.

TomH

11-17-2006, 10:16 AM

Friday:

-Merkur 23c w. ROTBART blade
-SCS brush
-PRORASO Sapone da barba
-PRORASO Pre e dopo barba
-PRORASO Crema liquida dopo barba

Thomas

Lyrt

11-17-2006, 10:20 AM

http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/3476/dsc0283do4.jpg

Jim

11-17-2006, 11:23 AM

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4602&original=1 (http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=4602&c=74)

madmedic

11-17-2006, 11:29 AM

Merkur 1904/Israeli Blade
Simpson B6
C&E Nomad Soap
Alum Block
Rosehip Oil

LT Piver Reve d'Or

Brian

SSLStudio

11-17-2006, 11:33 AM

Talking as an anaesthetist here, I doubt the tingle/itch is evidence of an allergic reaction.

Thanks for the warning on the feathers (cannot wait to give them a try....) If I do end up slicing my face off I can find a good surgeon to put it all back together again!

Keep me postest with your Allergic reactions :biggrin:
I used some soap of Mama Bear and burned my face off ... it appeared I was allergic to the too much fragrance used, but other people had lots of problems with dragon blood and that one did ok for me no problems there thats why I had a hunch of the tingling feeling but thats different then burning up. mine was like as if I had cut open a chilli pepper and rubbed it all over my face... :cursing:

Right now Mama Bears NEW improved recipy doesnt have it. one mans treausure other mans Burn.......... you never know till you try being that said I'd still kill any men having a large puck of Aqua Di Gio puck of Mamam Bear that one is a Gold winner. so nice. Ah why not do an Aqua di Gio day tommorow...why not.. long time ago..already.

Austin

11-17-2006, 11:41 AM

Merkur razor
Simpsons brush
SCS Shea Butter & Avocado Oil shave cream
Penhaligons Castile EDT

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4603

Dinder1

11-17-2006, 01:01 PM

Schick injector
Plisson #12
Amelie et Melanie Fig SS
Alum
Floid splash (Italy)

IshavedMyFaceOff

11-17-2006, 04:27 PM

I used some soap of Mama Bear and burned my face off ...

Well welcome to the club buddy.....

rtaylor61

11-17-2006, 04:50 PM

Andrew,

Your thoughts on the Avocado & Shea butter? I ordered some this week!

Randy

scarface

11-17-2006, 08:40 PM

Fraser Friday:

J.M. Frasers Shaving Cream
EJ Medium Silvertip
Schick Injector/Schick Blade
Thayers Extra Strength Witch Hazel
Charles Tyrwhitt A/S Balm
GFT Limes Skin Food

Austin

11-17-2006, 08:42 PM

Andrew,

Your thoughts on the Avocado & Shea butter? I ordered some this week!

Randy

Randy, this may well become my favorite shave cream. If you notice I did not use a balm. It is truly moisturizing. It is quite superior to other shave creams.

Stauff

11-18-2006, 12:22 AM

Taylor St-James cream
Simpson Polo 8 best
Merkur HD open comb
Alum block
Trumper coral skin food
Weleda rose cold cream

Chagidiel

11-18-2006, 02:06 AM

Saturday

Swing DE (Vintage Swedish Razor) :cool:
Gillette Swede
Merkur Silvertip
De Vergulde Hand Soap

Good Shave, DVH is a great soap - wonderful scent and good characteristics. And the Swing did handle great, nice little razor.. Happy days !

doctorsimon

11-18-2006, 03:08 AM

Keep me postest with your Allergic reactions :biggrin:
I used some soap of Mama Bear and burned my face off ... it appeared I was allergic to the too much fragrance used, but other people had lots of problems with dragon blood and that one did ok for me no problems there thats why I had a hunch of the tingling feeling but thats different then burning up. mine was like as if I had cut open a chilli pepper and rubbed it all over my face... :cursing:

Right now Mama Bears NEW improved recipy doesnt have it. one mans treausure other mans Burn.......... you never know till you try being that said I'd still kill any men having a large puck of Aqua Di Gio puck of Mamam Bear that one is a Gold winner. so nice. Ah why not do an Aqua di Gio day tommorow...why not.. long time ago..already.

I still doubt it was any serious reaction to the stuff - I've used it twice now with no irritation other than the tingle described before. No redness, no swelling. I don't even get the tingle to their lavender cream, so it is probably something specific to do with the rose oil/scent.

Received your feather blades today, with a few freebies thrown in too. THANKS Rene.

TimmyBoston

11-18-2006, 03:15 AM

No shave tonight, too much Belgian Ale to risk it. :biggrin:

crackstar

11-18-2006, 05:09 AM

Omega brush
Merkur Progress w/Sharp blade
Palmolive shave stick
St-Ives Intensive Relief moisturizer
Mennen Skin Bracer Original a/shave

a terrific shave--Palmolive sticks sure smell great and lather super! My face says thanks! :wink:

Jeff

Nick75

11-18-2006, 05:13 AM

Saturday:

Merkur Futur w/Swedish Gillette (day 4)
EJ Large Super Badger
Proraso pre/post
T & H Sandalwood SC
D.R. Harris Sandalwood A/S

3065

Mike S.

11-18-2006, 05:36 AM

I still haven't gotten the traveling with my wetshave gear down quite yet, but had a decent shave.

Hot shower
Hair conditioner (thank you Hampton Inn)
Proraso green tube
2/3 sawed off styrofoam coffee cup (thank you Hampton Inn)
Omega boar brush
'58 Fatboy
Derby Extra
Pinaud Clubman

SSLStudio

11-18-2006, 05:49 AM

Just did a light Glycolic Acid treatment on the face .

-Clear&Smooth face wash ->to clean face before treatment.
-30% Glycolic acid / special brush
-Clearasil face wash to wash off ACID BURN :eek:
-Thayer W/H Lavender
-Kiehl's Cucumber Toner
-Proraso Crema Liquida
-Pierre Cardin EDT.

tjkirch

11-18-2006, 05:57 AM

Merkur 1904 w/ Israeli blade (day 5)
SR3824 brush
QED Tangerine & Spearmint soap
NB ASB
Pinaud Clubman talc

doctorsimon

11-18-2006, 05:59 AM

Decided to shave at work this morning rather then waste an hour doing nothing and then doing the morning thing at home. Unfortunately the hot water is probably only about 40C, I think this is a gesture towards 'health and safety'. So the shower was comfortable but not hot, and the hot water at the sink was good to wash your hands in but not quite hot enough for a really good shave. I also only packed a light shave kit so this was a real experiment that could have gone really wrong.

Shower pre-shave but no face wash/conditioner/etc.
Truefitt & Hill Trafalger shaving cream
Crabtree & Evelyn travel pure badger shaving brush manufactured by Edwin Jagger
Merkur Vision 2000 plus Derby Extra blade (as usual new blade and razor opened ever so slightly)
D. R. Harris After Shave Milk (this smells so similar to Johnson's baby moisturiser that I used to use post-shave)

This wasn't as fully satisfying experience, but no cuts and my face is comfortable and smooth. Tonight I'll pack some GFT Limes cream and Skin Food instead of the T&H cream and DRH milk.

The last few shaves with the Derbys have all been a little rough, end of the box, so we'll see if the next box produces some more comfortable results.

Rene, thanks for the feathers. I'll try them when I'm off the nights.

ouch

11-18-2006, 06:10 AM

Vulfix 2235
'49 super speed w/Swede
Penhaligon's Castile cream
DaVinci water
Brut aloe and shea butter a/s balm (don't laugh!)
Castile edt

MJB

11-18-2006, 06:49 AM

HD/Israeli
Shavemac 26 mm
SCS Citrus Pie
Alum Block
Thayer's Lemon WH
SCS TonyChoice Sensitive
SCS Autumn Rain EDT

Very nice

Wolverine

11-18-2006, 06:59 AM

Shave in the dark...

Merkur LH (Derby Extra (1)
Shavemac Silvertip
Trumper Coconut cream
Baxter A/S Balm
Dermalogica Skin Hydrating Booster
YSL Body Korous EdT

TomH

11-18-2006, 07:10 AM

For the weekend shave I've chosen:

5/8 TIMOR Hamburg Ring
SMF II silvertip brush
Palmolive shaving cream
Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue A/S (I love this stuff, it's great... )
Herban Cowboy A/S balm (another favorite...)

Thomas

Gatorade

11-18-2006, 07:15 AM

Saturday
Hot Shower No Scrub

Tweezerman Pure Badger
Col Conk Lime
Gillette Slim Adjustable
Derby 4th shave
3 Pass 5,5,7.

Neutrogena Razor Defense ASB

Jim

11-18-2006, 08:03 AM

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4621

srajguru

11-18-2006, 08:25 AM

Saturday Morning

(beard prep)-A nice long 8 mile run with the iPod. Big blue texas skies!

A hot shower.
Proraso pre shave
Gillette SS with a Feather.
Musgo real shave cream - nice lather and scent.
Proraso After shave- first time use- very Nice! (Borat intonation)

Just a GREAT shave- smooth all over..

Dinder1

11-18-2006, 08:39 AM

Saturday
Shavemac razor w/Feather
Rooney style 1 LG
Florena SC
Alum
Floid splash (Spain)

fuerein

11-18-2006, 09:06 AM

Nivea Double Action face wash
Vulfix 406
Mama Bear Gentleman's Blend soap
Dovo 5/8 & Merkur 1904 w/ Feather
Mama Bears A/S milk w/ Rose & Lavender

Started out with the straight and then accidently cut my chin and decided to finish up with my DE to avoid cutting my face up any further.

crackstar

11-18-2006, 09:07 AM

oh God, Adam, be careful! :scared: :scared: :scared:

Jeff

fuerein

11-18-2006, 09:11 AM

oh God, Adam, be careful! :scared: :scared: :scared:

Jeff

Yeah, I screwed up the angle and suddenly felt the blade dig slightly. It was really minor, about 1/2 an inch long but very shallow. Running over it with a styptic pencil stopped the bleeding right up.

rtaylor61

11-18-2006, 09:15 AM

Simpsons Duke 2 pure badger
Merkur HD Classic w/Derby
Arko Shave Stick
St. Ives Eye & Face Stress Gel
Penhaligons Hammon Bouquet

Sitting here at work, it just occured to me that I skipped the moisturizer. Well, I'll just use what's on hand. Oh...I could have used Corn Huskers Lotion. Maybe later today!

Randy