SOTD > June 4th - June 10th

That's some great loking razor, Don


Omega 6215
'57 Gillette red tip w/freshly dulled (corked) IP
DRH Arlington cream
QED lemon verbena
Aqua Velva (what the hell is with this AV kick?)

ouch said:

That's some great loking razor, Don


Omega 6215
'57 Gillette red tip w/freshly dulled (corked) IP
DRH Arlington cream
QED lemon verbena
Aqua Velva (what the hell is with this AV kick?)

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It must be four in the morning where you are

(And no Faron Young songs.............please)

'66 Slim w/Feather(corked)
Sabini Super Badger
T & H Roses
Proraso pre/post

Dunhill Edition EdT

The corked Feather was very smooth............... we shall see how well it lasts

Tuesday

First Nespresso ristretto (x2) to wake me up, then:

WS pure badger
Fraser's SC
Slim twist that I found at a flea market + IP blade (day 1-2 passes)
Speick AS
Nivea cooling ASB
Mont Blanc Star Walker edt

The ST is a great razor and wit IP blade, It's a perfect combination.

Doc Mottern said:

Great combo isn't it!

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Yep! So great I went for it today once more, so I'll just cut n' paste:


Merkur 1904 loaded with IP blade (day 2)
Vulfix #2233 Super
Tabac soap
Old Spice original asl

How's the Skin Bracer, Doc?

Hot shower
Proraso Pre-Post at end of shower
SMF 1 brush
'66 Slim Adjustable w/ Feather blade (Day 5)
T&H West Indian Limes cream + QED Peppermint soap
Warm water rinse
Cold water rinse
DR Harris Sandalwood A/S splash
Cold water rinse
Aqua Velva Ice Balm + Mama Bear's Summer A/S Milk (Rose & Lavender) + Limes Skin Food
T&H Trafalgar EdT

Beverage: Ristretto Roasters "Sumatra Mandheling" - Aeropressed

Music: Benedictine Monks of the Abbey of St. Maurice & St. Maur - "Gregorian Chant: Salve Regina"

Shave:
Slant w/ Super Platinum IP
B&B 2006 Standard Ebony Brush
QED Grapefruit & Peppermint Soap w/ Proraso Green (Great combo!)
Alum
Proraso A/S
Proraso ASB

Scent:
Musgo Real #1 - Orange Amber (First time wearing this one, but I am not sure I like it all that much.)

Thoughts:
Due to moving and stuff I have not had a chance to shave for the past three days so I decided to go with a bit of cooling enjoyment. The QED & Proraso work so very well together and the menthol kick of the Proraso A/S was just what I needed. Three passes for this shave and I am BBS and quite ready to face the day!

180gVinyl said:

It must be four in the morning where you are

(And no Faron Young songs.............please)

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B&B'ers are an amazing lot.... A Faron Young reference from Stoke-on-Trent...
It is a fact the Brits know more about the diversity of American music than most cultures.... Tip of the Derby to Rob....

after shower at the sink:


'53 Gillette SS w/Derby (1)
Simpson Duke 2
Proraso pre post
De Vergulde Hand s/s
warm water rinse
touch up with disposable Gillette
cold water splash
Thayers After Shave w/h
De Vergulde Hand asb
L'Occitane Verbena edt

Merkur Slant
Proraso Boar brush
Proraso pre
Williams Mug shave soap
Witch Hazel
Alum bar
Aqua Velva
Proraso ASB

Timm

Tuesday:

B&B Ebony Razor
Saville Row 3120
Tabac Soap
Thayer's Witch Hazel - Rose
Aqua Velva Ice Sport

OK I'll admit it...
Music for the morning: Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys - Faded Love

Hot shower W Issy' soap & MB Shampoo

Classic Shaving Bay Rum SS + Mugo Real SC
Williams Boar Bristle
Gillette New Standard w/ Feather (Day 8!)
3 passes
WWR
CWR
Dominica Bay Rum AS
MB Summer AS Lavender & Rose
SCS BAy Rum with a Twist EdT (I REALLY like this stuff)

Blade pulled a little today, but 8 days on a blade seems pretty good to me. and the shave weas "reasonable"

Hot shower and towel
Shavemac 944 Best
T&H 1805
Shumate 4/8 Semi Round point
Nivea for Men ASB
John Varvatos EDT


I could not get AOS Rose to lather at all. I remembered reading the label and it said Brush or Brushless. I guess more brushless than brush. Too bad.

Raf

The morning that started as a disaster was saved by the shave

Merkur Vision with (uncorked) Feather
Truefitt & Hill Small Super Badger
QED Peppermint Shave Stick
QED Peppermint Hydrosol
QED Lavender After Shave Skin Conditioner
Penhaligon's Endymion

Merkur HD w/Feather (day 1)
Tom's of Maine Calendula

The Feather was corked. Now, I'm not a big Feather user, so I have little experience with which to compare this. All I can say is this: It wasn't great. It was OK. It felt like a Derby. – My objection to the corking hype is this: It introduces too many new variables into the already complicated business of shaving: Cork or polystyrene? Crosswise or lengthwise? Bad corking technique or just a dud blade? Based on today's evidence, I can do without this. But of course, if it delivers for you, you're doing something right, and good luck to you. – I just don't think that corking should become a canonised element of the shaving routine. It's a tweak, that's all.

And now for something completely different:

Antique Hoosier said:

B&B'ers are an amazing lot.... A Faron Young reference from Stoke-on-Trent...
It is a fact the Brits know more about the diversity of American music than most cultures.... Tip of the Derby to Rob....

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I have to confess I owe my scant knowledge of Faron Young to the eponymous song by Prefab Sprout, also from the North of England. Clearly something going on there!

jkroll said:

Merkur HD w/Feather (day 1)
Tom's of Maine Calendula

The Feather was corked. Now, I'm not a big Feather user, so I have little experience with which to compare this. All I can say is this: It wasn't great. It was OK. It felt like a Derby. – My objection to the corking hype is this: It introduces too many new variables into the already complicated business of shaving: Cork or polystyrene? Crosswise or lengthwise? Bad corking technique or just a dud blade? Based on today's evidence, I can do without this. But of course, if it delivers for you, you're doing something right, and good luck to you. – I just don't think that corking should become a canonised element of the shaving routine. It's a tweak, that's all.

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Well stated. It's the ol' YMMV routine.

This is the third time I have decided to go with the Merkur 38C / DR Harris Almond Shaving Cream Combo on back to back days. I obviously really like this set-up. I was browsing SMF earlier this morning where a chap wanted a suggestion for a change to his 18 month daily use of Taylors Avocado SC. 18 months is superlative fidelity...makes my 3 seperate two day jags with Harris Almond sound like nothing.....

Merkur 38C
Derby Day 2
Kent BK12
DR Harris Almond SC
Nivea Extra Cooling ASB
Small Splash of Aqua Velva Blue

HD with red personna
C&E BBB
L'Occitane CADE SS
Speick AS
Proraso ASB
SCS Bay rum w/ a twist EdT

Picked up the CADE shaving soap refill (I didn't feel the need for the 15 dollar bowl) and I must say this stuff is terrific! I have read ho-hum reviews of the shaving cream, but the shaving soap is GREAT (as per the reviews of the soap). I think the addition of cold cream is an interesting one...I did feel that my face felt softer than usual (perhaps as soft as a little old lady?). I also like the addition of macadamian nut oil....not sure what it does, but it sure sounds fancy.

I should also add that the speick aftershave is even BETTER than I had hoped it would be. great stuff!

Is the CADE scent supposed to be a sandalwood? Not sure...

shower with Yardley's Oatmeal soap

Merkur HD with Merkur Platinum blade
Molle brushless cream
Aqua Velva a/s
Old Spice cologne

Beverage: Van Houtte Rise and Shine Arabica - french pressed
Music: Fleetwood Mac - Assorted Tracks (thanks to TomH for the idea)

WS Boar Brush
MB Elements of Bamboo Soap
50's English Superspeed w/ Derby (Day 3)
Adidas AS
C&E Nomad ASB

Went ATG this morning at the cost of a few little nicks. BBS and pretty comfy though.