Sotd 1/15/07 - 1/21/07

[rschul2]

Edwin Jagger Ebony Chatsworth w/ Derby
Simpson PJ3 Super
C&E Sandalwood Shave Soap
QEDman DaVinci Water
AOS Sandalwood ASB

[Jim]

[Dinder1]

[boboakalfb]

Beverage: Ristretto Ethiopia Yirgacheffe made in the Aeropress

Shower: C&E Sandlewood Bar Soap

Shave:
Merkur Progress-Derby Extra
Rooney 1SSS
eShave Floral SC
D.R. Harris Pink
MB ASM with Rose & Lavender
Brooks Brothers 1818

The eShave Floral is good stuff.

[joel]

We're not worthy!

Amazing photo Yukio!

[Baloosh]

Wow. That's all I can say.

Wow.

[izlat]

Well, how can you follow Yukio...

Anyway, here is my SOTD (leaving out many things for a simpler composition)

[boboakalfb]

Unbelievable Yukio!

[Kingpepper]

Neutrogena Razor Defense
Tom' of Maine Refreshing Mine SC
'30's Gillette open comb
Merkur day 3
Thayer' Lavender WH
Avon Wild Country AS conditioner
Wild Country EDT

Got a nice shave using the open comb. I have used it before but found I couldn't tighten up. The top of the handle had split and then came apart when I tried to remove the blade. Bonded it back together with JB weld. Good as new.

Paul

[Limey]

Gold Gillette Tech Open Comb w/Derby
Vulfix #2234
QED Grapefruit and Peppermint Stick
Thayer's Lavender WH
Citrocol Light Lime AS
Em's Lime AS Moisturizer
A bit more Citrocol as EDT

[berzerkeleyan]

Beautifully-colored brush, DJ. Who makes it?

[Dinder1]

Beautifully-colored brush, DJ. Who makes it?

M., the brush is a custom 23mm shavemac in pure badger.
DJ.

[Jim]

M., the brush is a custom 23mm shavemac in pure badger.
DJ.

How about a Gold Dachs review as well DJ!

[tryphon]

A great BBS shave today!
I started with the Menthol Derby cream. I want to like these creams: I am a fan of the Arkos, which are also low cost creams from Turkey. I must say that the scent of the Menthol cream is, to me, much more pleasant than the Lavender, which I tried yesterday, although I can smell no menthol in it at all. Altogether, it is a lovely, light scent. The cream lathered well, but I found that its lubrication was insufficient for my heavy beard. It may be fine for others, YMMV, as always. The razor tugged when I started using it (on my chin): I switched to Alpino soap and it glided smoothly across my face. I finished with two more passes with the Alpino.
I used a 1960 Gillette SS with a new Derby blade (I love Derby blades!). Followed with Afta AS balm (Cheap and effective) and shampooed with NancyBoy shampoo, which I found complemented the Alpino shave soap quite well.
End result, a super smooth shave with no nicks. Very comfortable.

[Dinder1]

How about a Gold Dachs review as well DJ!

Jim, I have only used the soap a few times, but for my money any of the french soaps would blow the Gold Dachs out of the water, and would be more cost effective while doing so.
DJ.

[Jim]

Jim, I have only used the soap a few times, but for my money any of the french soaps would blow the Gold Dachs out of the water, and would be more cost effective while doing so.
DJ.

Thanks DJ, I was thinking about trying it for a while now,I guess I will cross it off the list. (like I need more soap )

[Chagidiel]

Friday

My stuff from The Well Shaved Gentleman arrived today - a new Dovo razor and a paddle strop! Just had to try it out.. SWEET!!!

Dovo 5/8 (Pre-honed)
Merkur SilverTip
Mama Bear Christmas Forest SS

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Touch up
Gillette SuperAdjustable
Derby Extra

Did 2 N-S passes with the Straight, Exellent - no blood at all, pretty descent result.. But some stubble left.. Felt it was not wise to press my luck so I did my Finishing up with my Super Adjustable.. All in all : GREAT SHAVE !!! I feel quite hooked on straight shaving.. Need to learn and do some "training".. Happy as a pig in s**t...

[madmedic]

Merkur Futur /Tesco Blade
Sabini Faux Horn 22mm Black Badger
L'Occitane Cade Soap
Alum Block
Anherb AS Conditioner

L'Occitane Vetyver EDT

Brian

[castlecraver]

f/18 @ 210mm
E+0, 10sec

Thanks Jerry!

[rafikz]

My first SOTD pic



Also :

Brut A/S balm