SOTD - November 20th - 26th [Archive]

ponyplayer

11-20-2006, 07:09 AM

Monday:

Gillette 40's Super Speed w/ Derby blade
Bic Metal
Simpson PJ1 in best
Arko soap
SCS Bergamot & Rose Hydrosol
Hydrolast Peppermint a/s balm

Trumper's Fougere edt (decant)

Great shave to start the week. The Arko is such a great soap..so easy to lather and gives wonderful protection.
Haven't used the Hydrolast much in the warmer months but it was 33 degrees this morning...great feeling as the peppermint hits the cold air.

Have a great week.
Patrick

Shermdog

11-20-2006, 07:24 AM

Proraso Green Tube :biggrin:
AOS Brush
Merkur HD with Feather Blade
Post Shave wash with Menscience
Apply sunscreen/moisturizer....also Menscience

Limey

11-20-2006, 07:32 AM

One week of DE shaving down...feel like I am getting the hang of this...new blade today and all. Without the information on this site I would probably be a "too much pressure...bloody mess...that didn't smell nice!"

Hot shower and conditioner
Proraso Pre
Vulfix #2234
T&H Almond
Merkur Futur w/Merkur (new blade)
Thayer's Lavender Witch Hazel
Proraso ASB
Old Spice

jduffy

11-20-2006, 07:35 AM

Gillette Slim Adjustable on 3
Feather day 2
Proraso GT
Alum
Proraso ASB
Old Spice Cologne

Emergency breakfast so I had next to no time to shave. Quick 2 pass. Very nice shave.

Gatorade

11-20-2006, 07:44 AM

Monday
Hot Shower No Scrub

Tweezerman Pure Badger
Col Conk Lime
Gillette Rocket
Derby 5th shave
2 Pass

Neutrogena Razor Defense ASB

Had one of those mornings were you wake up and your morning routine is changed and suddenly you have 45 minutes to get up, showered, shaved, dressed, daughter dressed, daughter fed and at school. and school is 15 minutes from the house. Made it there 3 minutes late but very proud of myself.

Once again proving that shaving with a DE is about the same speed as shaving with a cartridge.

scotish shaver

11-20-2006, 08:05 AM

Wilkie Clasic w/ Israeli Personna
Men-U pure bristle brush
Hydrolast System (Cube, wet shave paste, custing balm) Lime and green tea
Hydrolast tonic (frankencence & orange :cool: )
Hydrolast Sadlewood a/s balm
3 passes
1 pass with cuting balm
will be trying fethers tomorow :scared:

Baloosh

11-20-2006, 08:06 AM

Doh! Didn't check my dates and accidentally posted this in last week's thread. Sorry. Reposting here.

Hot shower
Cetaphil Daily Face Wash for Normal to Oily
1958 Superspeed TV Model
Derby Extra Blade (Day 1)
Mama Bear's 100% Natural Patchouli soap
SR 3124
Proraso Liquid A/S Balm
SCS Embrace EdT

Got some irritation today, along my jawline on both sides. This is my 4th attempt now with Mama Bear's Patchouli soap, and I just can't seem to get the correct ratio down for some stellar lather. All my other Mama Bear's soaps are wonderful, but this one keeps eluding me for some reason. I'll stick with it.

(Love the SCS Embrace EdT... LOVE it)

Suzuki

11-20-2006, 08:23 AM

Schick Adjustable/Pella blade
Omega boar brush
QED B&B stick
Alum
German Pitralon A/S (the cedar scent goes great with the B&B)
QED ASC
Neutrogena moisturizer
B&B Cologne.

Lyrt

11-20-2006, 08:47 AM

http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/951/dsc0274qa8.jpg

Austin

11-20-2006, 09:06 AM

Merkur Futur razor
Plisson brush
SCS Shea Butter & Avocado Oil shave cream
Creed Tabarome EDT

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4640

boboakalfb

11-20-2006, 09:11 AM

Merkur HD-Derby Extra
Shavemac Pearl 23mm in Pure
Proraso Pre
Arko Shave Cream
AOS Alum
Aqua Velva AS
Proraso ASB
Facconable EDT

Dinder1

11-20-2006, 09:25 AM

Shavemac razor w/Derby
Simpson Polo 8
Woods of Windsor SC
Alum
Clubman splash

Chagidiel

11-20-2006, 09:57 AM

Monday

Parker 22R
Sharp Blade
MP SuperBadger
Wilkinson Black Bowl Soap

letterk

11-20-2006, 10:21 AM

40's SS
Swedish Gillette
EJ Medium Silvertip
QED Mocha Java Shave Stick
Provence Sante' Verlaine splash
B&B Original Cologne

battleboar

11-20-2006, 12:35 PM

Tweezerman Badger
Palmolive Lather Shave Cream
Gillette Sensor
Aqua Velva :thumbup:

Easy two pass shave today.

scarface

11-20-2006, 12:36 PM

Monday:

Merkur Slant/Feather
Omega Elegant
Taylor's Avocado
Thayer's Witch Hazel
Proraso A/S Balm
GFT Coral Skin Food

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e125/myt_mouse28/IMG_0596.jpg

ada8356

11-20-2006, 12:45 PM

Monday:

Merkur HD w/Derby
SR 3124
JM Fraser's Shave Cream
Polar Ice After Shave Splash

First go with the Canadian Booster Company products and they seem top-notch! Very good value.

TomH

11-20-2006, 01:25 PM

Monday:

"The Favorite" 5/8" straight
SCS brush
DERBY lavender shaving cream
Lotion Opaline apres rasage
OLIVIA's A/S balm

I can't believe how smooth my face after this straight shave is:w00t:

Thomas

NYGuy

11-20-2006, 01:44 PM

Thiers Issard "Bison" 6/8 Frame/squareback (w/worked spine) with blonde horn handle
Tony Miller #1 Honey Brown hanging strop
Plisson HWM #16 w/horn handle
Floris Elite Shaving Soap
Feather ASB
Brooks Brothers 1818 Cologne:001_wub:

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4632

Joel,

Beautiful razor. How do you feel about horn as a scale material? I have a horn haircomb that has a personality of its own, warps in varying degree of magnitude depending on its placement on the vanity and the humidity in the air. Would a horn scale have this problem too?

SOTD:
Feather Artist Club DX Ebony with Professional blade
Simpsons PJ2
Floris JF Soap
Floris JF Aftershave
Alum

NYGuy

madmedic

11-20-2006, 01:54 PM

Merkur Slant/Euro Gillette
Simpson Special
Kent Soap
Alum Block
Jojoba Oil

Pinaud Bay Rum

Brian

JonS

11-20-2006, 02:12 PM

Merkur slant w/Feather
C&E best
Taylor's Avocado cream
Trumper's Coral Skin food
L'Occitane CADE a/s balm

Another 3 pass shave today, but damn I was a bit sore afterwards (which is saying something after a Taylor's Avocade shave) I think my skin's been thinning a little from a few extra Feather Artist practise shaves I've been putting in in the evenings when I have more time. Guess my face really needs a rest.

P.S. Joel, the mere sight of that Thiers Issard Bison makes me want to shave right now...damn gorgeous razor!

scarface

11-20-2006, 02:25 PM

joel

11-20-2006, 03:52 PM

Joel,

Beautiful razor. How do you feel about horn as a scale material? I have a horn haircomb that has a personality of its own, warps in varying degree of magnitude depending on its placement on the vanity and the humidity in the air. Would a horn scale have this problem too?

NYGuy

NYGuy,
Well - do you dry your comb after use? I would imagine that if left wet - it would prove to be problematic, however my horn handled razors never get wet when I shave, and I throughly dry my razor after each use. I have had horn handled razors for years - with nary a problem.... in fact one of my best razors is well over 100 years old and has a Pyrenean Ibex horn handle (which is now extinct) and it seems to be in mighty good shape.

So far as I can tell - if you treat it right - it'll outlive you.

TstebinsB

11-20-2006, 05:02 PM

Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash
Merkur Slant w/Derby Extra
Vulfix 2234
SCS Very V shaving cream (fantastic!!)
Thayers WH Lavender in atomizer
Jericho Dead Sea Moisturizing Cream

My technique was so poor that I would have to shave at night to let my face heal overnight. After a few months of practice, and now a Merkur Slant, my morning shave is incredibly smooth and most importantly, IRRITATION-FREE!!! Now I have to get used to not coming home for a nighttime shave.:frown:
Also, thank you Sue for another great shaving cream. The SCS Very V lather was so superfluous, I felt guilty about not needing to use it all.

MJB

11-20-2006, 07:21 PM

HD/Merkur
26 mm Shavemac
MB rosemary Mint--thought I'd try again--still burns my face with second application
SCS Tony's choice sensitive ASB
SCS New Spice

Kyle

11-20-2006, 07:51 PM

Vulfix #41
Merkur Classic w/ Custom Aluminum Handle
Derby Extra

Proraso Pre
Combo of the Cube and SCS Bay Rum

Thayer's Lavender witch hazel
Baxter's ASB
Cornhusker's Lotion

Queen of Blades

11-20-2006, 10:44 PM

Geez, I guess no one wants to post after Kyle for some reason. I'll do it.

So I followed up my wonderful shave from the other day ( http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showpost.php?p=114327&postcount=269 ), with a minor change.

C&E BBB
Ladies' Gillette w/ Sharp
Trumpers Rose shave cream ( without my homemade soap this time)
(no pics cause I'm not at home)

This time the lather was good, but not as awe inspiring as the other day. So perhaps my soap had something to do with that after all. :biggrin:

Jack Bauer

11-20-2006, 11:12 PM

Merkur HD w/feather
Chubby 1 super
Hydrolast Cube
Hydrolast Sandalwood Paste
Hydrolast Sandalwood/Citrus Tonic
NB ASB

Creed GIT

Chris

rtaylor61

11-20-2006, 11:17 PM

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4654

Simpsons The Duke 2 brush, Garantie Soligen 6/8 Straight, and missing from the pic, SCS Shea Butter and Avocado Oil Shaving Cream.

Randy

rikrdo

11-20-2006, 11:25 PM

Omega Elegant brush
MamaBear Rosemary Mint soap
FatBoy + Derby (#2S / 4P)
Aqua Velva AS
Anthony ASB
=======================

Tried a little different attack tonight and the shave was outstanding ! :biggrin:
1WTG - 1CTG - 1 ATG and touchups.
Maybe the 2 day growth had something to do with it....
Maybe I am learning / refining my technique a little...
Maybe the planets were properly aligned....

NAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH !!
just got lucky.

pcxpe

11-21-2006, 12:41 AM

This morning
MP Silver Tip
Merkur HD with Derby 2 pass
Taylor's Rose SC
Nivea Sensitive ASB

_____________
Peter

Chagidiel

11-21-2006, 01:10 AM

Tuesday

Merkur Futur
Derby Extra
MP SilverTip
Mama Bear English Leather soap :001_tt1:

Totally great shave ! Mama Bear is a Shaving-Godess !! And my trusty Futur never gets me down..

SWEET

surfanimal

11-21-2006, 01:15 AM

Monday 20th:

Merkur HD w/ Merkur DE platinum coated blade
AoS Fine Badger
Mama Bear's Sweet Almond
Thayers Witch Hazel (original)

Today was my first time trying out Mama Bear's soap and first time with witch hazel as well, and I must say, it's been my best shave to date (not that I've had that many dates :lol: )

Took hot shower before with herbal essesnces hair conditioner on my face for the duration of the shower, and I do believe it really helped with the shave.
Lather was overflowing, warm & toasty, and smelled GREAT! I took 3 passes today, N-S, ATG, and then N-S again. BBS :grin:
To end it, I splashed the witch hazel on, and I prefer it to the AoS ASB that I have.

JonS

11-21-2006, 01:44 AM

Feather Artist Club DX w/Professional Super blade rolled across a cork a couple of times
C&E best
Erasmic cream
Trumper's Skin food
King of Shaves 24/8 post shave cream

Nice and simple today. A 1-pass with the feather due to time constraints and a slightly sore face. My face feels good and isn't at all sore though I'd need another pass to call it BBS

The cork trick on the blade:

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=236#11

really worked for me. So smooth, although I wonder whether true Feather pros would say I'm selling out :wink:

I used a Slant/Feather combo and Taylors Avocado today as well. I too found my skin feeling a bit raw which is weird since I didn't shave yesterday.

Maybe something about this combo just doesn't agree with my skin.

Rajeeve, maybe you're onto something here, and I wasn't just over doing it.

Stauff

11-21-2006, 02:51 AM

Trumper almond cream
Polo 8 best
Merkur HD open comb (may be retiring this one, too much burn :mad: )
alum block
Speick AS lotion
Trumper coral skin food

180gVinyl

11-21-2006, 03:22 AM

M3
Cyril R Salter Pure Black Badger (arrived yesterday from tonebarbershop)
Musgo Real
Proraso pre/post

YSL Rive Gauche PH EdT

Brush was surprisingly soft and whipped up a good lather

Only small but big enough for the job at a very reasonable £9 + p&p

Edcculus

11-21-2006, 03:41 AM

Merkur HD w/IP (day3)
C&E Best Badger
Mama Bear's Green Irish Tweed
alum
Aqua Velva
Proraso asb

fuerein

11-21-2006, 04:30 AM

Gillette SS with Feather
Vulfix 406
Williams mug soap
Alum
Thayers Witch Hazel
Nivea ASB
Pinaud Bay Rum

Scorpio

11-21-2006, 04:46 AM

Hot shower and towel
Proraso pre
SR 208
Trumper's Limes
Gold Slant w/Israeli
Hydrolast ASB Peppermint
Curve

Raf

MJB

11-21-2006, 04:53 AM

HD/Merkur
Shavemac 26 mm
SCS Lavender Cream
Thayers Lemon WH
SCS Lavender ASB
SCS Autumn Rain EDT

Great combo.

Lyrt

11-21-2006, 04:55 AM

With or without blur?

http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/6246/dsc0258dq1.jpg

http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/6859/dsc0259hp6.jpg

soulshine

11-21-2006, 05:51 AM

tuesday

baxter scrub
thomas anthony brush
st. charles shave soap - new spice
futur w/derby
baxter asb
st. charles new spice edt

s~s

ada8356

11-21-2006, 06:05 AM

Enjoyed yesterday's shave so much, I did it again today!

Tuesday:

Merkur HD w/Derby
SR 3124
JM Fraser's Shave Cream
Polar Ice After Shave Splash

Suzuki

11-21-2006, 06:45 AM

Boker King Cutter 6/8, 1/4 hollow spike
Rooney #1 large silvertip
Institute Karite soap
Alum
Proraso A/S splash
QED ASC
Arden Sandalwood EDC

I've been mostly shaving with straights for the past week, with reasonably good results - virtually no nicks or cuts - until this morning!

A momentary lapse in concentration and the next thing I knew I had a 1.5" slice in my cheek. I realized what happened immediately - no pain (that came with the alum and A/S!), but just felt the razor cut into my cheek - I actually had a rivulet of blood running down my cheek.

After all was said and done, its not too bad and should be healed up in a couple of days - certainly a strong incentive to pay more attention when using a straight!

MaxTO

11-21-2006, 06:57 AM

Merkur HD w/ IP
C&E Best Badger
SCS Shea Butter & Avocado Oil
Alum Block
Thayer's Witch Hazel
Nivea Moisturizer

*After smelling the SCS Shea Butter Avocado Oil shaving cream, I didn't know if I should shave with it or eat it. Smells delicious. I think I might've found a replacement for Taylor's Avocado (old formula)*

Randyag15

11-21-2006, 06:59 AM

Merkur HD w/ Derby
Free Zihr Brush
SCS Lavendar
Alum Block
Nivea extra smoothing ASB

*many thanks to Sue at SCS. I was a winner of a free puck of soap for forwarding her my 25th post. The soap was great!!! THANKS SUE!!!

TraderJoe

11-21-2006, 07:10 AM

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4642

+dollop of GFT CSF

ouch

11-21-2006, 07:37 AM

Vulfix #41
Merkur Classic w/ Custom Aluminum Handle
Derby Extra

Proraso Pre
Combo of the Cube and SCS Bay Rum

Thayer's Lavender witch hazel
Baxter's ASB
Cornhusker's Lotion

Boy, is this a welcome sight! :001_tt1:

C&E BB
Merkur 23C long handle w/Swedish Gillette
AOS sandalwood cream
Thayer's lavender
D. R. Harris sandalwood a/s
C&E sandalwood cologne

Fifth shave on the Swede, and still going strong.

Dennis

11-21-2006, 07:53 AM

Welcome back Kyle!

Today's shave:

Merkur Slant (oh, how I love thee...)
Derby (fresh outta the box)
SR 3118
QEDman Pine and Cedarwood
Mama Bear's B&B Aftershave (with a new pump - love it!)
L'Occitane Eau de Baux EdT

A most excellent shave.

Dinder1

11-21-2006, 08:08 AM

Tuesday

Austin

11-21-2006, 08:33 AM

EJ razor
Simpsons brush
T&H Rose shave cream
SCS Lavender Milk
Penhaligons English Fern EDT

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4660

jduffy

11-21-2006, 08:42 AM

Damn! That Lavender bottle is wild..... :biggrin:

Gillette Slim Adjustable on 4
Feather day 3
Truefitt & Hill West Indian Limes Cream
C&E pure badger travel brush
Alum
Baxter of California ASB
Inis Spray Cologne

Kyle

11-21-2006, 08:45 AM

Thanks Mike and Jay. It feels good to be back.

Simpson's PJ3
Merkur Classic w/ Custom Brass Handle

Proraso Pre
SCS Lavender Shave Creme

Thayer's Lavender Witch Hazel
Baxter's ASB
Cornhusker's Lotion

Dinder1

11-21-2006, 09:01 AM

Welcome back Kyle! Great to have you back.
Cheers, DJ.

doctorsimon

11-21-2006, 09:05 AM

GFT Coconut Cream
Kent BK4
Merkur Vision 2000
Feather (day 2 + 3)
DR Harris After Shave Milk

GR8 stuff (coconut and feather)

ouch

11-21-2006, 09:08 AM

GFT Coconut Cream
Kent BK4
Merkur Vision 2000
Feather (day 2 + 3)
DR Harris After Shave Milk

GR8 stuff (coconut and feather)

That's one shave you took there, Doc. :lol:

boboakalfb

11-21-2006, 09:23 AM

Nice to see you back Kyle!

Merkur HD-Derby Extra
Shavemac Pearl 23mm in Pure
Proraso Pre
Tabac Shave Soap :thumbup:
AOS Alum
Aqua Velva AS
T&H Classic Balm
Tabac EDC :thumbup:

letterk

11-21-2006, 09:44 AM

Merkur Slant
Derby Extra
EJ Medium Silvertip
Proraso Green cream
QED Da Vinci Water
Proraso Pre/Post
SCS Sandalwood

joel

11-21-2006, 10:07 AM

Latherking Loaded with Arko Commando
7/8 TI with custom pre-ban Exibition grade "AAA" Elephant Ivory Scales
Pitralon A/S Splash
Zirh Cologne

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4661

Nick75

11-21-2006, 10:51 AM

Merkur Classic w/Feather blade (day 2)
EJ Large Super Badger
Proraso pre/post
GFT Coconut Oil SC
Proraso pre/post
GFT Bay Rum Cologne

surprisingly

11-21-2006, 01:32 PM

I'm gonna jump on the SOTD train and abandon my shaving journal for now.

Merkur Classic
SHARP blade
Proraso pre
King of Shaves oil
Speick cream
AoS Fine badger

Ok, here's my aftershave concoction of the day... my ASCOTD:

Proraso ASB
Aqua Velva splash
Tea Tree EO
Wintergreen EO
Menthol crystals (from mountainroseherbs.com)
--previous ingredients all mixed together--
C&E Nomad cologne
Neutrogena hand cream
Styptic pencil :sad:

The above mix was surprisingly refreshing and I noticed that the blend did not burn nearly as much as the oils applied separately.

scarface

11-21-2006, 01:49 PM

Tuesday:

A Rose Day today..

Merkur Slant/Feather
Duke 3
Taylor's Rose
Thayers Rose Witch Hazel
Harris Pink A/S
GFT Coral Skin Food

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e125/myt_mouse28/IMG_0091-1.jpg

Tinzien

11-21-2006, 02:15 PM

Sunday (My birthday shave)

Slant w/ Feather (Day 2)
Pacific Shave Oil
SCS Savory Rose Shave Creme
Thaylor Rose WH
SCS Savory Rose Aftershave Milk

SCS Savory Rose EDT

A lovely, three pass (1 ATG) birthday shave!

Tinzien

11-21-2006, 02:17 PM

Monday

Slant w/ Feather (Day 3)
Pacific Shave Oil
SCS Chocolate Creme Shave Creme
Alum
Thaylor's WH
Coral Skin Food

SCS New Spice EDT

A single pass shave, but I am not sure if I like the SCS Chocolate Creme at all with a Feather. My face felt torn up a bit more than a single pass should have caused. :scared:

Tinzien

11-21-2006, 02:20 PM

Tuesday

Pacific Shave Oil
Slant w/ Feather (Day 4)
SCS Oakmoss Lavendulum Shave Creme
Thaylor's WH
SCS Lavender Aftershave Milk

SCS Lavender EDT

This was my first time with the SCS Oakmoss. I kept a simple 1 pass shave today since I was still feeling torn up from yesterday. My face felt good during the shave and the aftershave milk is very nice. Both the milk and the EDT have a very mellow lavender smell which has not gotten smelling old on me after a few hours.

TraderJoe

11-21-2006, 03:09 PM

Sunday (My birthday shave)

Happy Belated Birthday! :biggrin:

crackstar

11-21-2006, 03:27 PM

Omega brush
Merkur Progress
Erasmic shave stick
St-Ives Intensive Relief moisturizer

I'm having a cataract operation on my right eye tomorrow, and I needed a shave to calm me down and comfort me, so I grabbed the Erasmic stick--what a feeling, so pleasant.

Jeff

htownmmm

11-21-2006, 11:58 PM

Tuesday night:

-Gillette FatBoy
-Derby blade
-Simpson's Beaufort
-SCS Mint Chocolate shave cream
-Alum brick(from Mama Sue!- my old one split.)
-Dickinson's Witch Hazel
-Nivea Sensitive ASB
-Grey Flannel EDT

Smooth baby, smooth! :w00t:

Marty

Stauff

11-22-2006, 12:55 AM

C&E sandalwood soap
Polo 8 best (shed 2 hairs :cursing: )
Merkur LH/Sharp blade
Proraso liquid AS

rikrdo

11-22-2006, 01:47 AM

Omega Elegant Brush
Merkur Slant + Feather
Caswell and Massey Sandalwood Cream (stolen from my Pops)
Musgo Real Cream
RNB Bay Rum AS spritz
Corn Huskers Lotion
MamaBear Sandalwood cologne
==================================

Tryin a little something different this week...
Using the Slant every other day with N-S passes ONLY.
My face hasnt accepted BBS on a regular basis yet. :mad:
Also had a problem with the C&M cream...couldnt get it to lather AT ALL.
Had to augment with the MR Cream.
Ok shave. NO irritation.

TimmyBoston

11-22-2006, 02:50 AM

HD - Feather Day 3
SR 3824
St. James
3 passes
Coral Skin Food
Alum Block
Da Vinci Water
Proraso AS Splash
Endymion ASB

Tonight's shave reminded me of why my St. James and SR 3824 are the best stuff I own. A lovely shave. I am very satisfied.

Baloosh

11-22-2006, 03:12 AM

Hot shower
Cetaphil Face Wash for Normal to Oily
Conditioner on beard area
SR 3124
Taylor's Mr. Taylor Cream (from Scotto sample)
1958 Gillette Super Speed TV Model
Sharps V2 blade (Day 2)
Proraso Liquid A/S Balm
Creed Himalaya

Tried something new this morning -- the conditioner on the beard throughout the shower trick. Didn't seem to help or hurt... will continue to do for the next couple days to gauge any change.

It took a lot more Mr. Taylor cream from my sample than I'm used to, to get a good thick hydrated lather... but it's probably just me. VERY nice scent on the Mr. Taylor. I may have to pick up a tube of that. :biggrin1:

Not real wild about the Sharps (V2) blade yet. Got a single nick up under my bottom lip... nothing major, but nonetheless...

MJB

11-22-2006, 04:38 AM

HD/Merkur
26 mm Shavemac
QED Begamot
Alum Block
Thayer's Lemon WH
GFT Limes Skin Food
SCS Oakmoss Lavendula EDT to satisfy my daily SCS requirement and break up the citrus theme.

Great!

Tinzien

11-22-2006, 04:51 AM

Happy Belated Birthday! :biggrin:

Thanks! =)

Tinzien

11-22-2006, 04:52 AM

Slant w/ Feather (Day 5)
QED Sandalwood Soap
Alum

SSC Embrace EDT

TraderJoe

11-22-2006, 04:58 AM

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4663

ouch

11-22-2006, 05:06 AM

Omega 6215
Merkur 23C long handle w/IP
Salter vetiver
DaVinci water
Proraso spalsh
Proraso crema liquida
Santal edt

Packs of wild dogs followed me to work today, mistaking the vetiver for bacon. :thumbup1:

soulshine

11-22-2006, 05:23 AM

wednesday

another fine shave & on tap for today a trip to the art museum followed by the milwaukee ale house.

baxter scrub
C&E brush
honeybee shave soap - mother earth
merkur HD w/derby
mama bear aftershave milk - lime
penhaligon's english fern

s~s

PeteT

11-22-2006, 05:33 AM

Got the day off to do a bit of work on my bike so had a leisurely shave with

Junk shop badger brush
Merkur HD/Tesco blade
Proraso Pre/post
AOS lemon
Proraso Pre/post

Good luck with the op Crackstar.

180gVinyl

11-22-2006, 06:20 AM

M3
Cyril R Salter Pure Black Badger
Arran Aromatics Vetiver
Proraso pre/post

Guerlain Vetiver EdT

The brush and cream were a superb combo

jduffy

11-22-2006, 07:34 AM

Got the day off to do a bit of work on my bike so had a leisurely shave with

What kind of bike do you have Pete? :biggrin:

PeteT

11-22-2006, 07:46 AM

Hi Jim,
it's a 1995 Honda VFR750 (tiny pic in my avatar). I'm just getting it ready for its winter hibernation. Changed the oil and filter, fairings off for a good clean and a spray all over the engine with ACF50 anti-corrosion gloop. Got some Hel braided brake lines to fit over the winter too.
Pete.

jduffy

11-22-2006, 08:01 AM

Nice bike and older too!

I've had BMWs. Mostly /7s. I never put mine away though as I rode them year round. Winters aren't too bad in Boston so I could get away with it. I remember riding in a snow storm once where I had my feet down almost the whole ride as outriggers. I thought I was the only motorcycle on the road until a guy on a Kawasaki passed me. He had his feet down just like I did.

Great stuff!

PalmettoB

11-22-2006, 08:06 AM

Jeff, hope the surgery goes/went well.

Wednesday morning:
Conditioner on face for prep

T&H pure badger brush
Mama Bear's Lavender soap
Gillette '71 LH adjustable (first time using this razor)
Swedish Gillette blade
one or two spots for styptic pencil
Proraso Liquid Cream AS

I'm getting much better results on my neck now. I just quit stretching the skin and went with it, and can even get an ATG pass in now. (Of course for me, that's W-E. :wink: )

jduffy

11-22-2006, 08:17 AM

Packs of wild dogs followed me to work today, mistaking the vetiver for bacon. :thumbup1:

I have about 50 bacon references that I was rolling through but then I thought I'd be the kinder, gentler shaver that we hear so much about these days. But I gotta say, that's one heckuva a straight (no pun intended) line you threw out there. :biggrin:

SSLStudio

11-22-2006, 08:21 AM

Proraso Pre -Long hot shower.

Muhle pinsel SB
Touch my FAce Paki Cream
Fatboy/fresh Sharp
Thayers W/H Lavender
Deadsea mint face scrub.
Anherb a/s Gel (skinfood like but COLDER ! )

I thought the Sharp would def. get stuck for a 2 days beard.. nope 2 passes
and I stopped or else I would have been too BBS for my Xmas dinner tommorow with the company so I stopped so I can grow some stubble and do a pre dinner shave tommorow. 3 passes today would result in no need to shave tommorow
quite impressive paki cream lathers big merinque style left on the beard for 3-4 minutes to weaken beard.
2 passes just with the grain.

Jeff I said a prayer for you this morning so that was way before your operation you gonna be just fine.

rtaylor61

11-22-2006, 08:32 AM

Merkur HD Classic w/Derby
Simpsons Duke 2 Badger
I SHAVED WITH DESERT THIS MORNING...
SCS MINTED CHOCOLATE SHAVING CREAM!
The Body Shop Javari A/S Balm
A*Men cologne

Randy

jduffy

11-22-2006, 08:33 AM

Gillette Slim
T&H West Indian Limes
C&E Pure Badger Travel
Feather
Alum
Baxter of California ASB
Inis Spray Cologne

boboakalfb

11-22-2006, 08:36 AM

Merkur HD-Derby Extra
C&E Best Badger
Proraso Pre
HB Spa Bay Rum Shaving Soap
AOS Alum Block
Pinaud Bay Rum AS
Em's Bay Rum Soothing Balm
SCS Bay Rum with a Twist

TstebinsB

11-22-2006, 08:42 AM

Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash (Not Pictured)
Merkur Slant w/Feather
Vulfix #2234
Erasmic Shave Cream
Amira Cream (Not Pictured)

The Neutrogena Acne Wash is so gentle I used to think it wasn't doing anything. Now that I shave with a razor regularly, a gentle face wash makes a big difference in my skin's quick recovery.:thumbup1:

Scorpio

11-22-2006, 09:11 AM

Hot shower and towel
SR 208
Taylor's Lavender
Shumate 5/8 Round Tip
Hydrolast ASB Peppermint
Bleinheim Bouquet

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Raf

Dinder1

11-22-2006, 09:24 AM

Wednesday

Austin

11-22-2006, 11:50 AM

EJ razor
Simpsons brush
Mama Bears Bergamot shave soap
SCS Lavender Milk
Floris Special 127 EDT

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4679

battleboar

11-22-2006, 11:53 AM

Proraso Pre
Tweezerman Badger
Proraso Cream
Gillette Sensor
Skin Bracer

madmedic

11-22-2006, 12:02 PM

Merkur Slant/Euro Gillette
Simpson Special in Best
Williams Mug Soap
Alum Block
Rosehip Oil

Old Spice A/S Splash

Brian

Limey

11-22-2006, 12:11 PM

Vulfix #2234
Truefitt & Hill Almond
Merkur Futur w/Merkur Blade
Thayer's Lavender Witchhazel
Nivea Replenishing ASB
Dominica Bay Rum Lime A/S

Kyle

11-22-2006, 01:07 PM

Shavemac Custom 26mm Silvertip
Merkur Classic w/ Custom Aluminum Handle

Proraso Pre
T&H Trafalgar

Thayer's Rose Witch Hazel
Proraso ASB
Pinaud Shave Talc

joel

11-22-2006, 01:12 PM

Thiers Issard Limited Edition (only 260 pieces) 5/8 (100 year old blade) Horn handle with genuine horn bolsters.
Simpson T2 Super
DR Harris Lavender Shave Soap
No. 74 Aftershave

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4680

Chagidiel

11-22-2006, 01:26 PM

Wednesday

Vintage Gillette Open Comb (New I think)
SuperMax Blade
Merkur Silvertip
Palmolive Stick

Next AS Balm

First try with the SuperMax, rather rough..

SSLStudio

11-22-2006, 01:40 PM

Wednesday

Vintage Gillette Open Comb (New I think)
SuperMax Blade
Merkur Silvertip
Palmolive Stick

Next AS Balm

First try with the SuperMax, rather rough..

Thomas I think you should note these are the UK Supermax and not the Indian Supermax. The Indian ones are great. these I think I had a similar experience like you just had.

Jack Bauer

11-22-2006, 02:54 PM

Merkur HD w/feather
Chubby 1 super
Hydrolast Cube
Hydrolast Sandalwood paste and Sandalwood/Citrus tonic
NB ASB

Creed GIT

Chris

crackstar

11-22-2006, 03:54 PM

Omega brush
Merkur Progress
Ingram shaving cream
St-Ives Intensive Relief moisturizer

I couldn't resist a shave, even after my surgery today. It went perfectly, my left eye's bandaged, tomorrow it's back to the eye doctor for an examination. Ah, the Ingram cream was so cooling and fresh, and the lather was so rich. I love the scent too. All I did was one pass, and my skin's smooth, though not BBS. Saturday, I'll go for the gold! :smile: Special thanks to my dear friends here for all your kind wishes--I love you all, and keep you all close and precious to my heart!

Jeff

madmedic

11-22-2006, 03:59 PM

Look after yourself Jeff.....and don't strain yourself too much. Would have thought computers would have been out of bounds!!

Brian
( Who would do the same!)

doctorsimon

11-22-2006, 04:17 PM

Shower but no face wash
T&H Sandalwood cream
Taylors Oil
Vision + Feather (day 4!)
DRH Milk

Still loving this feather blade.

TraderJoe

11-22-2006, 07:22 PM

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4692

Happy Turkey Day Ladies & Gents :thumbup1:

PalmettoB

11-22-2006, 07:58 PM

Jeff, glad to hear you are well.

rschul2

11-22-2006, 09:06 PM

Merkur Futur w/ Feather Blade
Simpson Polo 10 Super
Coates Tea Tree Shave Cream
QEDman DaVinci Water
CAR Hydrolast Lime/Green Tea ASB

TimmyBoston

11-22-2006, 09:16 PM

Slant - Feather Day 4
Tulip 3
Mr. Taylor
Coral Skin Food
Alum Block
Da Vinci Water
Musgo Real Splash
CADE ASB

Not the best of shaves tonight. Very close, but more irriatation that I'd like. I guess I'm still not ready for the Slant Feather combo. But I do love one in my HD.

Edcculus

11-22-2006, 09:22 PM

A little late, but here is my bright and early (3:30 AM) Wed morning shave before I got on the road.

Merkur HD w/IP
C&E Best Badger
Mama Bear Giovannis Tuscan Memories
Alum
Pinaud Clubman Bay Rum as
Proraso ASB

Stauff

11-23-2006, 02:27 AM

Taylors St James cream
Polo 8 best
Merkur Progress w/ Euro Gillette blade
Speick AS lotion
Trumper coral skin food

Awesome shave! :w00t:

JonS

11-23-2006, 03:35 AM

Hair conditioner on the beard in a hot shower
Merkur HD w/Feather (new blade today)
C&E Best
Erasmic shave cream
Trumper's Coral Skin Food
L'Occitane CADE a/s balm
L'Occitane Eau de L'Occitan EDT

Very quick 2 pass shave after digging the HD out of the cupboard as it's been a couple of months since I last shaved with it. Nice job, although BBS would have required at least an extra pass. Think I'll keep the HD out for a while and catch a few more shaves with it :smile:

The Erasmic cream is very nice, I've shaved with it about 3 times this week. The scent seems different to the stick, more Brut-like (from what I remember of Brut from way back) clean and crisp and I really like it. Lathers nicely straight on the face, I've not tried it with a bowl yet. I think it could easily become my go-to cream.

180gVinyl

11-23-2006, 03:48 AM

M3
Cyril R Salter Black Badger
Trumper's Sandalwood
Proraso pre/post

Aramis Havana EdT

rikrdo

11-23-2006, 05:09 AM

C&E BBB
MamaBear Rosewood EO Soap
FatBoy w/ Derby
Speick AS spritz +
dab 'O Corn Huskers Lotion
Estee Lauder Knowing EdT
+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+

What can I say ???
I like to experiment :redface:
Happy Thanksgiving EvryBuddy !

Baloosh

11-23-2006, 07:26 AM

Whoa.

Hot shower
Cetaphil Face Wash for Normal to Oily
Conditioner on beard area
SR 3124
QED Patchouli/Tea Tree/Peppermint Soap
Gillette Super Speed 1958 TV Model
Sharp V2 blade (Day 3)
Proraso Liquid A/S Balm
Ungaro III EdT

Yowza... just opened my newest soap -- Patchouli/Tea Tree/Peppermint. Nice and cool in between shaves, but once I added the Proraso A/S Balm... brrrrrr. But in a good, GREAT way. :biggrin:

An excellent combination for a nice crisp Fall morning.

The Sharp blade was a bit better today, but I could tell I'm going to need to change blades tomorrow. By the end of my 3rd pass today, I felt some tugging.

QED soaps lather like a champ.

Suzuki

11-23-2006, 07:33 AM

Griffon 5/8 full-hollow spike
Rooney #1 Large silvertip
QED Lavender (tub)
Proraso A/S splash
Proraso pre-post
Neutrogena moisturizer
B&B cologne.

Scorpio

11-23-2006, 07:34 AM

Hot shower and towel
Proraso pre
SR 208
T&H UC
Gold Slant w/Israeli
Hydrolast ASB Peppermint
Lotto Edt...this is actually very nice, funny name, Mrs. Scorpio likes the scent so that's enough for me.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!

Raf

MJB

11-23-2006, 08:00 AM

Odd day--very monotonous--very average and overpriced.

HD/Merkur
Shavemac 26 mm
AOS preshave oil sandalwood
AOS shave cream salcalwood
you guess the brand and scent of the balm
AOS Sandalwood EDT

Kyle

11-23-2006, 08:12 AM

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4692

Happy Turkey Day Ladies & Gents :thumbup1:

That, my friend, is one sexy razor!

Lyrt

11-23-2006, 08:30 AM

http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/329/dsc0268br6.jpg

battleboar

11-23-2006, 08:48 AM

Tweezerman Badger
Palmolive Lather Cream
Gillette Sensor
Aqua Velva

Happy Thanksgiving :biggrin: !!!

scarface

11-23-2006, 08:50 AM

Thursday:

Well I slept in today and missed my 10am Forensics Class...but it gave me more time to shave :lol:

Merkur Slant/Feather
EJ Medium Silvertip
Charles Tyrwhitt Shaving Cream
Charles Tyrwhitt A/S Balm
Thayers Witch Hazel

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4704" alt="IMG_0322

Chagidiel

11-23-2006, 09:04 AM

Thursday

Gillette Slim&Twist
Sharp Blade
MP SuperBadger
Taylors Rose Cream

soulshine

11-23-2006, 09:27 AM

thursday...

i made the pie & now it's a waiting time for the bird.

baxter scrub
thomas anthony brush
mama bear shave soap - cabin in the woods
futur w/derby set at 4
coral skin food
penhaligon's opus 1870

s~s

Austin

11-23-2006, 09:55 AM

EJ razor
C&E brush
Pre de Provence shave soap
SCS Lavender Milk
Acca Kappa Cedro EDT

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4705

Kyle

11-23-2006, 10:25 AM

Vulfix Nickel Plated Travel Brush
Merkur HD w/ Derby Extra
Musgo Real SC
Thayer's Witch Hazel
Trumper's Coral Skin Food

TomH

11-23-2006, 10:50 AM

Thursday:

Schick Injector
SCS brush
PSO shaving oil
Valobra Mandel shaving soap
Swiss Pitralon A/S
OLIVIA's A/S balm

Thomas

joel

11-23-2006, 12:22 PM

5/8 Thiers Issard Egyptian Palmwood
Vulfix No. 3 Pure Boar's hair brush
Mama Bear's Cool Waters Shaving Soap
Trumpers Coral Skinfood
Penhaligons Hammam Boquet :001_wub:

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4706

rtaylor61

11-23-2006, 01:01 PM

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4707

Shavmac Silvertip
Mondesir 7/8
A Combo of SCS Minted Cream and Nancy Boy
A*MEN Cologne

Randy

Jack Bauer

11-23-2006, 01:59 PM

Chubby 1 super
Merkur HD w/feather
pre de provence soap
Hydrolast lime tonic
Trumper's coral skin food

Penhaligon's English Fern

Chris

doctorsimon

11-23-2006, 02:35 PM

Taylor Rose cream
Kent BK4
Vision 2000
Feather blade (fifth use now)
DRH aftershave milk

Blade is a little less aggressive than when first used, this doesn't mean that it is less effective at removing the stubble. It still cuts through the growth effortlessly, I'm just getting less bleeders. Maybe I'm getting used to the blade.

crackstar

11-23-2006, 03:23 PM

no shave today, I'm feeling weak and wobbly from my eye operation, the effect of it kicked in today. All I did was take a warm bath, and put on some moisturizer and deodorant. Damn, my beard's rougher than hell now, but tomorrow, I'll shave.

Jeff

letterk

11-23-2006, 03:28 PM

Dorko 6/8
L'Occitane Soap
L'Occitane Eau Des Bergers
B&B Original Cologne

joel

11-23-2006, 03:53 PM

Dorko 6/8
L'Occitane Soap
L'Occitane Eau Des Bergers
B&B Original Cologne

Anyone notice he didn't mention a shaving brush? That's cause he used the B&B Brush Prototype.

Ok - let the tar and feathering commence :tongue:

letterk

11-23-2006, 04:08 PM

Anyone notice he didn't mention a shaving brush? That's cause he used the B&B Brush Prototype.

Ok - let the tar and feathering commence :tongue:

I knew someone would catch that. It's no fair that you already knew! Hope yours gets there tomorrow.

Baloosh

11-23-2006, 04:11 PM

I knew someone would catch that. It's no fair that you already knew! Hope yours gets there tomorrow.

So....?

SOOO.......?????

:biggrin:

Details, my man... we need details!! Mini-review at the least!

letterk

11-23-2006, 04:17 PM

So....?

SOOO.......?????

:biggrin:

Details, my man... we need details!! Mini-review at the least!

Keep your pants on! :biggrin: Patience...

See? This is why I didn't tell anyone.

Baloosh

11-23-2006, 04:18 PM

Keep your pants on! :biggrin: Patience...

See? This is why I didn't tell anyone.

Ok. Your secret is safe with me. :wink:

joel

11-23-2006, 04:48 PM

Keep your pants on! :biggrin: Patience...

See? This is why I didn't tell anyone.

Hhahahahha..... get 'em boys! :biggrin: :biggrin:

rtaylor61

11-23-2006, 11:02 PM

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4710
W&B Straight, Savile Row SR-208, C&E Nomad, The Body Shop Javari A/S Balm, Givenchy Gentleman.

RT

joel

11-23-2006, 11:16 PM

6/8 Puma Gold
Kent BK4
Taylors Avocado
Royall Mandrin
Weleda ASB

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4686

Stauff

11-24-2006, 12:19 AM

Trumper limes soap :thumbup1:
Chubby 1 super
Merkur Progress/ Euro Gillette
Speick AS lotion
Limes skin food

Acqua di Parma

JonS

11-24-2006, 12:27 AM

Hair conditioner on the beard in a hot shower
Merkur HD w/Feather blade
C&E best
Palmolive Euro shave cream
Trumper's Coral Skin Food
L'Occitane CADE a/s balm
L'Occitane Eau de L'Occitan EDT

Really nice 3 pass shave today (with / across / against the grain) with the HD

First attempt with the Euro palmolive cream. Overall I think I prefer Erasmic, but the shave was nice enough. Scent was subtle and not at all overpowering. Noticed a couple of tiny nicks which is unusual for me even with a Feather DE blade. I'm not going to blame the cream at this stage though, as I was stretching the lather a bit doing 3 passes lathering straight to face and relying on what was left in the brush.

no shave today, I'm feeling weak and wobbly from my eye operation, the effect of it kicked in today. All I did was take a warm bath, and put on some moisturizer and deodorant. Damn, my beard's rougher than hell now, but tomorrow, I'll shave.

Jeff

P.S. Hope you recover soon Jeff, take care :smile:

Chagidiel

11-24-2006, 01:24 AM

Friday

Gillette Slim Adjustable Black Handle
Derby Extra
Merkur SilverTip
Erasmic Soap in a Bowl

Erasmic is sooo good, shaving-heaven :biggrin: :cool: :biggrin:

Lyrt

11-24-2006, 03:02 AM

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/8838/dsc0300hp0.jpg

crackstar

11-24-2006, 03:56 AM

Omega brush
Merkur Vision
Oxford shaving cream
St-Ives Intensive Relief moisturizer

a one pass deal this morning, I enjoyed the warmth of the brush on my face. The Oxford cream lathers great, and the scent is kind of soapy, but nice. Special thanks to all my dear friends for their kind wishes, I'm already noticing that my eyesight is MUCH better!

Jeff

Lyrt

11-24-2006, 04:18 AM

a one pass deal this morning, I enjoyed the warmth of the brush on my face. The Oxford cream lathers great, and the scent is kind of soapy, but nice. Special thanks to all my dear friends for their kind wishes, I'm already noticing that my eyesight is MUCH better!

Jeff

Dude, during the past few days, I posted my sotd like a robot and did not even notice you had had a surgery. I’m glad to hear you’re already getting better!

soulshine

11-24-2006, 06:05 AM

with the beatles "love" cranked this AM...

baxter scrub
SR208I
st. charles shave soap - orange vetiver
merkur HD w/derby
baxter asb
QED - B&B cologne

s~s

madmedic

11-24-2006, 06:09 AM

I'm already noticing that my eyesight is MUCH better!
Jeff

That is great to hear:thumbup:

Brian

19george

11-24-2006, 07:26 AM

Slant
SR 208
Mama Bear's Chypre Rose
Aqua Velva Ice Blue

180gVinyl

11-24-2006, 07:54 AM

Schick Injector J1 (first time)
Schick blade
Proraso cream
Chanel Antaeus A/S balm
Chanel Antaeus EdT

Austin

11-24-2006, 08:16 AM

EJ razor
AOS brush
Mama Bears Patchouli shave soap
Mama Bears Cucumber Milk
C&S 88 EDT

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4719

rikrdo

11-24-2006, 08:37 AM

warm water wipe
Mary Kay Toner on the "T" zone
RNB Tabac AS spritz
dab 'O Corn Huskers Lotion
=================
...I'm goin' to bed.
Shave later in the day.

Dinder1

11-24-2006, 09:00 AM

Friday

Suzuki

11-24-2006, 09:44 AM

King Silver 5/8 hollow spike.
SR3122 Silvertip
Coates Lime
Proraso A/S splash
Proraso pre-post
Van Gils edt.

madmedic

11-24-2006, 11:12 AM

Gold Merkur Futur/Sharp Blade
Vulfix 2235S
Salters Almond
Alum Block
T&H Classic A/S Balm

Penhaligon's Endymion

Brian

Jack Bauer

11-24-2006, 12:09 PM

Merkur HD w/swede
Chubby 1 super
Superlather w/ Pre de provence soap +Trumper's Rose
CAR Lime Tonic
Coral Skin food

Penhaligon's LP #9

Chris

SSLStudio

11-24-2006, 12:25 PM

Late night relaxing shave on Friday.

-Aristocrat Gillette excecutive /fresh Feather
-Muhle pinsel
-Admiral of NewYork lather cream
-Proraso pre
-Thayer W/H Lavender
-Antartic a/s splash Yves Rocher
-EDT Hombre de Flores Polianthes Tuberosa

* Top Notes
* Cucumber, Mandarin, Bergamot,
*

Middle Notes
* Tuberose, Tree Moss, Clary Sage, Vetiver,
*

Base Notes
* Ambergris,

htownmmm

11-24-2006, 01:29 PM

Thursday night(yes, I know its late):

-Merkur HD
-Feather blade
-Omega Boar brush
-Mama Bear's Butterscotch and Vanilla shave soap(tingly)
-Alum brick
-Neutrogena Alcohol Free Toner
-Proraso ASB
-Cool Water EDT

"I feel pretty, oh so pretty!"

Marty

MJB

11-24-2006, 02:04 PM

Monotony again today

HD/Merkur
Shavemac 26 mm

SCS all the way down
Lavender cream (man these creams are unbelievably great)
Lavender AS milk
Lavender EDT

Razorlite

11-24-2006, 02:12 PM

Progress on 3 with US personna
Coates Rose s/c
LSC Best badger
Speick ASB - mmm??? :001_unsur (Bought without any referal, will have to see if I like it)
L'Occitane Eau du Badian Cologne - mmm!!

Nick75

11-24-2006, 03:07 PM

Friday morning:

Merkur Classic w/Feather blade (day 3)
EJ Large Super badger
GFT Coral Skin Food (before each pass)
Taylors Rose
DR Harris Pink Aftershave
Czech & Speake No.88 (B & B decant)

I have come to the conclusion that Feather blades, at least for my beard type, perform better in a less aggressive razor. The last 3 shaves, with the Feather in the Classic, have been superb. Better than with the Feather in the Futur, even at a setting as low as 1.5.

crackstar

11-24-2006, 03:20 PM

Yukio, merci mille fois, et que Dieu te garde, mon frere. Mon oeil fonctionne deja beaucoup mieux. Quelle amelioration! :wink:

Jeff

Limey

11-24-2006, 03:58 PM

2 pass 'weekender' shave:

Hot Shower
Proraso Pre/Post
Proraso Soap
Vulfix #2234 Super Badger
1964 Gillette Slim Adjustable (#5) w/Merkur Blade
Thayer's Lavender Witchhazel
Proraso ASB
Dominica Bay Rum AS

letterk

11-24-2006, 04:05 PM

Merkur Slant
Derby Extra
B&B Brush Proto
SCS Shea Butter & Avocado Oil cream
DR Harris Pink splash
T&H Spanish Leather

joel

11-24-2006, 08:59 PM

Merkur Slant
Derby Extra
B&B Brush Proto
SCS Shea Butter & Avocado Oil cream
DR Harris Pink splash
T&H Spanish Leather

No Pic? :biggrin:

joel

11-24-2006, 09:01 PM

SOTD for tomorrow (Saturday)

5/8 Sta Sharp (Freakin' gorgeous razor - these pics do NOT do it justice) :thumbup:
Edwin Jagger Best Badger brush
Trumper Rose shave soap
B&B A/S Milk
C&S No 88

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4728

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4729

javyn

11-24-2006, 09:19 PM

http://home.houston.rr.com/johnavery/images/sotd.jpg

Wonderful lazy late night Friday shave.

not pictured: Derby Extra on its final day

PalmettoB

11-24-2006, 09:36 PM

Joel, that's a beautiful razor, man!

sinekkaydi

11-24-2006, 09:36 PM

slant/feather
kmf fragrance free
c&e brush
pereja lemon cologne
proraso asb

BeachBum

11-24-2006, 09:40 PM

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/8633/shavesc6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Forgot the menen shave stick:rolleyes:

rtaylor61

11-24-2006, 11:33 PM

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4730
C&E Best Badger, Waterville Cutlery straight.

Randy

Chagidiel

11-25-2006, 02:22 AM

Saturday

Gillette Slim Adjustable Black Handle
Derby Extra
MP SilverTip
Sensational Indulgences Leather Soap:cool:

Ahh.. Leather.. Wait it got another tone of scent... Yes.. Leather.. :biggrin: SWEET!!!

kuzmo

11-25-2006, 03:42 AM

Hot shower
Merkur Slant Bar
Feather DE Blade - Day 3
Superlather - Taylor's Avocado + olive oil soap
Olive oil soap (rubbing face after shave)
Nivea AS Balm

JonS

11-25-2006, 04:02 AM

Hair cond on the beard in a hot shower
Merkur HD w/Feather blade
C&E best
T&H Luxury Shave soap lathered on the face
Trumper's Coral Skin Food
L'Occitane CADE a/s balm
L'Occitane Eau de L'Occitan EDT

Nice, close, 3-pass shave today. Best shave I've had with the T&H. I love soaps, but despite reading Scotto's tutorial, and generating what seems to be excellent lather in a bowl, I seem to get a better shave lathering on my face instead. Probably need more practise !

crackstar

11-25-2006, 05:22 AM

Omega brush
Dovo straight razor
Erasmic shaving cream
St-Ives Intensive Relief moisturizer
Brut cologne

a delicious treat for my face today from Erasmic, I LOVE it to pieces!!!! :thumbup: :thumbup: :smile: :smile:

Jeff

MJB

11-25-2006, 07:03 AM

HD/Merkur
Shavemac 26 mm

SCS Savory Rose cream
Alum Block
SCS Savory Rose AS milk
SCS Embrace EDT

doctorsimon

11-25-2006, 07:08 AM

Lush Ocean Salt face wash in shower
GFT Limes Skin food + GFT Limes Shaving Cream
Kent BK4 Silvertip Badger Brush
Three passes
Merkur Vision 2000 + Feather DE blade (day six)
Alum block post-shave
GFT Limes Skin Food

Still getting a great shave off this first use of the Feather blade. Samuri genius!

Austin

11-25-2006, 07:32 AM

Gillette Aristocrat razor
Rooney brush
Olivia's Zeder shave soap (Thanks Jim!)
Chas. Tyrwhitt balm
Trumpers Fougena EDT

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4731

soulshine

11-25-2006, 07:38 AM

saturday's savory rose shave

baxter scrub
thomas anthony brush
st. charles shave soap - savory rose
futur w/derby
st. charles aftershave milk - savory rose
st. charles savory rose edt

s~s

Dinder1

11-25-2006, 08:04 AM

Saturday

Kyle

11-25-2006, 08:19 AM

Gillette Aristocrat razor
Rooney brush
Olivia's Zeder shave soap (Thanks Jim!)
Chas. Tyrwhitt balm
Trumpers Fougena EDT

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4731

Hey Austin,
That Rooney/Shavemac is certainly an attractive brush. How did it perform for you this morning?

Stauff

11-25-2006, 08:21 AM

Speick cream
Polo 8 best
Merkur progress w/ Euro Gillette
Speick AS lotion
coral skin food

Austin

11-25-2006, 08:25 AM

Hey Austin,
That Rooney/Shavemac is certainly an attractive brush. How did it perform for you this morning?

I have not decided yet. I used it with the Olivia's soap and only got a thin lather. I think it had too much water and it's the first time I have used this soap. I will try it with SCS or Mama Bears soap next time.

Scorpio

11-25-2006, 08:43 AM

Hot shower and towel
Proraso pre
Vulfix 2236 Silrvertip
T&H West Indies Lime
Kobar 5/8 Round tip
Coral Skin Food
T&H WIL edt

I took my time this morning to enjoy the whole process. It's good to slow things down. Now off to run my Saturday errands.

Raf

rschul2

11-25-2006, 08:45 AM

Dovo Shavette w/ Feather Blade
Simpson PJ3 Super
Taylor's Eton College Shave Cream
Baxter's Herbal Mint Toner
California North Moisturizer

Austin

11-25-2006, 08:51 AM

Dovo Shavette w/ Feather Blade
Simpson PJ3 Super
Taylor's Eton College Shave Cream
Baxter's Herbal Mint Toner
California North Moisturizer

Randy, California North is a great brand. I use their shampoos and have also used their moisturizers.

Nick75

11-25-2006, 09:11 AM

Saturday:

Merkur Classic w/Feather (day 4)
EJ Large Super Badger
Proraso pre/post
AOS Lavender
Nivea ASB

Baloosh

11-25-2006, 09:41 AM

battleboar

11-25-2006, 10:35 AM

Omega Boar Brush
Proraso Shaving Soap
Gillette Sensor
Skin Bracer

Jack Bauer

11-25-2006, 01:54 PM

Merkur HD
Swedish Gillette (Day 2)
Hydrolast Cube
Hydrolast Lime & Green tea paste
Intelligents Lev8 aftershave gel

Penhaligon's Quercus

Chris

doctorsimon

11-25-2006, 02:33 PM

Hot shower
Cetaphil Face Wash for Normal to Oily
Conditioner on beard area
SR 3124
Merkur HD w/Feather Blade (:eek:) Day 1
QED Sandalwood Soap
Proraso Liquid A/S Balm
SCS Autumn Rain EdT

Hmmmm. My first ever experience with a Feather. I think I must have been too scared or something, because this is the worst shave I've had, even since Day 1. It's not close at ALL. I think I need to work on my technique a lot more, and not be consciously afraid of slicing myself open. I tried to concentrate and go slow, and around my sideburns is BBS, neck is nice... which is a change... but for some reason my jawline and chin can still visibly see stubble... even after 4 passes.

I must have sheared off skin only, because my face is still tingling.... I think I might have had a reaction to the EO in the QED Sandalwood soap, which if it's true, would be strange, as today is my 3rd day using it... never had this tingling before. The Proraso definitely helped in that department.

No nicks or cuts though, so we'll give Day 2 a try! Maybe I got a bum Feather blade??

I don't know how many feather blades are duff.

With my experience so far (one blade, six shaves) I've found that the blade is sharper than anything else (Derby, Merkur, Wilkinson) so it's really important to apply 'zero pressure' and let the blade and razor do the work. It really does cut with no effort. Also the blade I am using has become more forgiving with time whilst still shaving close with zero effort. I'd stick with the same blade for the week to see if the same happens for you. Perhaps you are being very cautious to not cut yourself, better to have an intact face than be BBS for now.

Good luck.

letterk

11-25-2006, 02:35 PM

Dorko 6/8
B&B Brush proto
C&E Sweet Almond Oil
Thayer's Lavender
C&E Nomad ASB
Penhaligon's Opus 1870

castlecraver

11-25-2006, 02:54 PM

B&B Brush proto

Oh now... no teasing John... we want DETAILS!!! How was it?!?

letterk

11-25-2006, 02:55 PM

Oh now... no teasing John... we want DETAILS!!! How was it?!?

Patience... :biggrin:

htownmmm

11-25-2006, 03:38 PM

Saturday morning:

-Merkur Slant
-Israeli blade
-Savile Row 220
- SCS Very "V" Vetyver
-Proraso ASB

Quick, fast , and in a hurry!

Marty

TraderJoe

11-25-2006, 03:48 PM

That, my friend, is one sexy razor!

Thanks Kyle! that Aristocrat cleaned up quite well, I wish I had some "before" pics.

SOTD's Saturday

My Dad (who's in town from philly):
3242
:lol:

Me:
3244

Mottern Man

11-25-2006, 04:01 PM

Joe,

Did you introduce your dad in to the wonderful world of ours?

My SOTD

Merkur HD
Feather blade (thanks John)
SCS sandalwood with Proraso Cream
Clubman AS

This was my first time with a Feather blade no cuts, no nicks very sharp, I did not feal any irritation or tugging that I sometimes get with Merkur blades hardly even knew I was shaving, I got BBS on the cheeks but the neck still needs work (I was taking it easy because of trying a new blade) I will stay posted on how the other blades in the sample pack work for me. Once again a big thank you to LetterK for the blades.

MJB

11-25-2006, 04:19 PM

Trader Joe--

I looked at the picture and my blood pressure went up and I felt chest pain then I scrolled down and felt much better. Oh the distance that I have travelled in the past year.

joel

11-25-2006, 05:05 PM

SOTD #2 for today.... that's right - 2 shaves today, leave me alone :biggrin:

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4733

Xert

11-25-2006, 05:12 PM

Glad to see that you got one of those Japanese razors Joel. How did it shave?

Austin

11-25-2006, 05:13 PM

Joel, what is that brush?

joel

11-25-2006, 05:18 PM

Glad to see that you got one of those Japanese razors Joel. How did it shave?

Really a superb shaver.... super odd though. The blade is mighty short - so it takes longer to shave that with a euro style. I will say this.... it took awhile but it was a hell of a lot of fun. I have some more on the way and I am going to try to get some of the ultra-high end swordsmiths in Japan to make me razors to import here to the US. Should be fun! :thumbup1:

joel

11-25-2006, 05:19 PM

Joel, what is that brush?

Oh that ole thing? Just a limited Edition B&B brush prototype in faux horn :blushing:

Xert

11-25-2006, 05:27 PM

Really a superb shaver.... super odd though. The blade is mighty short - so it takes longer to shave that with a euro style. I will say this.... it took awhile but it was a hell of a lot of fun. I have some more on the way and I am going to try to get some of the ultra-high end swordsmiths in Japan to make me razors to import here to the US. Should be fun! :thumbup1:

There's just something about shaving with a simple straight piece of steel that's even more attractive than the traditional European style. Please do keep us informed of how it goes Joel. I was so caught up with the razor that I missed the B&B brush altogether!

letterk

11-25-2006, 06:31 PM

If Joel is posting his, I'm posting mine...

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4734

rtaylor61

11-25-2006, 06:41 PM

Joel's has more bristles! :drool:

Randy

Dinder1

11-25-2006, 06:41 PM

:a14: :a14: :a14: John, how are you getting along with that straight razor? I need to break mine out and give it another go....my first shave was a bit shakey:blush:
Cheers, DJ.

letterk

11-25-2006, 06:42 PM

Joel's has more bristles! :drool:

Randy

Joel is lucky I sent him the horn version. :smile:

letterk

11-25-2006, 06:43 PM

:a14: :a14: :a14: John, how are you getting along with that straight razor? I need to break mine out and give it another go....my first shave was a bit shakey:blush:
Cheers, DJ.

Pretty good. I think I'm on shave #6 now and it keeps getting better. Only one real cut (under my nose) and that's my own fault for being stupid.

NYGuy

11-25-2006, 06:50 PM

Merkur Vision with Feather blade (a week of Artist Club has left my face irritated... need to slow down a bit)
Simpsons PJ2 Super
Kent soap
D.R. Harris Arlington after shave
Alum

Kyle

11-25-2006, 08:02 PM

Simpson's PJ3
Merkur Classic w/ Custom Handle
Special pre-shave routine (I'll be posting about this some time in the next few days.)
Proraso
Thayer's Lavender Witch Hazel
CAR's A/S Conditioner
Pinaud Shave Talc
Pinaud Lilac Vegetal

BeachBum

11-25-2006, 09:23 PM

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/4764/shavepp7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

TraderJoe

11-26-2006, 12:09 AM

Joe,

Did you introduce your dad in to the wonderful world of ours?

Oh I've tried many a time...with no luck. Somehow, he manages a good shave with that crap. No irritation at all, smooth result. And in a matter of a few minutes. :confused: I guess I'm just glad its not an electric razor:eek: That would be awful. His usual razor is actually the yellow bic disposable.

Trader Joe--

I looked at the picture and my blood pressure went up and I felt chest pain then I scrolled down and felt much better. Oh the distance that I have travelled in the past year.

Yeah, I hear you on that bro. I threw up a little while I was taking that pic.

bottom line: Sometimes, you just can't teach an old dog new tricks :lol:

joel

11-26-2006, 01:50 AM

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4684

Ashe

11-26-2006, 03:14 AM

http://www.openplot.com/sotd261106.jpg

rschul2

11-26-2006, 04:27 AM

Merkur Futur w/ Feather Blade
Truefitt & Hill Small Superbadger
Trumper Rose Shave Cream
QEDman Peppermint Tonic
Trumper Coral Skin Food

Stauff

11-26-2006, 05:35 AM

Taylor sandalwood cream
Polo 8 best
Progress/ Euro Gillette
C&E sandalwood balm

madmedic

11-26-2006, 06:25 AM

Parker 96R/Sharp Blade
Simpsons D1 in Pure
De Vergulde Hand SS
Alum Block
Simple Moisturiser

Tabac Cologne

Brian

Mottern Man

11-26-2006, 06:33 AM

Oh I've tried many a time...with no luck. Somehow, he manages a good shave with that crap. No irritation at all, smooth result. And in a matter of a few minutes. :confused: I guess I'm just glad its not an electric razor:eek: That would be awful. His usual razor is actually the yellow bic disposable.

Bic :mad: atleast show him the Venus :001_tt2:

soulshine

11-26-2006, 07:41 AM

my last day of vacation. with stevie ray vaughan live at the el mocambo playing on the surround sound this morning, i enjoyed....

baxter scrub
SR208I
st. charles shave soap - ginger lime
merkur HD w/derby
mama bear aftershave milk - lime
penhaligon's english fern

today is going to be capped off with another milwaukee ale house visit.

s~s

Lyrt

11-26-2006, 08:22 AM

Sticky with Swedish Gillette
A woody C&E Sandalwood, followed by a fougere CF 1445 and a floral AOS rose water.

A surprisingly good shave. Perhaps should I give Derbys and Sharps another chance with the Sticky.

http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/4176/dsc0016dj4.jpg

crackstar

11-26-2006, 08:29 AM

Omega brush
Dovo straight razor
Tamara shaving cream
St-Ives Intensive Relief moisturizer
Chabrawichi 555 cologne

I'd almost forgotten how nice Tamara cream is, it really lathers rich, and what a beautiful scent! :smile: :smile:

Jeff

Chagidiel

11-26-2006, 08:50 AM

Sunday

Gillette Slim Adjustable Black handle
Derby Extra
MP SilverTip
Florena Cream

The Florena is a top-grade cream, A+, thanks Jeff:thumbup:

TraderJoe

11-26-2006, 08:51 AM

Bic :mad: atleast show him the Venus :001_tt2:

gee, why didn't I think of that! :biggrin:

crackstar

11-26-2006, 08:57 AM

Thomas, my biggest pleasure, anytime, my friend! :smile:

Jeff

TraderJoe

11-26-2006, 09:01 AM

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4684

Joel, how do you like the Royall lotions?

I've got the Bay Rhum and Lyme...both of which are quite good.

p.s. thats one helluva straight :thumbup:

Austin

11-26-2006, 09:19 AM

Eversharp injector
Rooney/Shavemac brush
Kent shave soap
SCS Lavender Milk
Crown Perfumery Spiced Limes EDT

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4735

castlecraver

11-26-2006, 09:21 AM

Joel, how do you like the Royall lotions?

I've got the Bay Rhum and Lyme...both of which are quite good.

I haveth naught heardeth ofs thee fyne olde produhkt. Wherefore mightest one procurreth a dram or proper descryption thereof?

Mottern Man

11-26-2006, 09:30 AM

Merkur HD
Derby Blades (fist time)
Omega boar brush
Col-Conk Amber soap
AoS Sandalwood ASB

Derby blades

Very similar to the Merkur but cheaper so if you are a fan of the Merkur check out the Derby but that is my opinion as always YMMV

going to try the Swedish Gillette tomorrow.

ouch

11-26-2006, 09:34 AM

Omega 6215
'59 Fat Boy w/IP
Coates Rose
Thayer's rose
Musgo Real splash
GFT coral skin food
Hammam Bouquet

Jim

11-26-2006, 09:35 AM

Thanks DJ!

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4736 (http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=4736&original=1&c=74)

Tinzien

11-26-2006, 09:35 AM

Slant w/ Derby (Day 1)
Pacific Shave Oil
SCS Savory Rose Shave Creme
Alum
Thayer's Rose WH
SCS Savory Rose Aftershave Milk

Scorpio

11-26-2006, 10:46 AM

Hot shower and towel
Proraso Pre
SR 208
Trumper's Rose
Shumate 5/8 Round tip
Coral Skin Food Rose
Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet

Raf

joel

11-26-2006, 10:50 AM

Joel, how do you like the Royall lotions?

I've got the Bay Rhum and Lyme...both of which are quite good.

p.s. thats one helluva straight :thumbup:

The royal lotions are quite nice.... I mean they are nothing to do backflips over, but they are a fine aftershave splash. I don't think it is as good as say Musgo Real, but it is a nice aftershave in its own right. The Muske fragarance is particularly wonderful. :smile:

Yeah - the MOP dovo is a beaut.... unfortunatly I've never taken a picture of it that does the straight justice. When you see it side by side with my genuine MOP shaving brush - it's really quite breathtaking.