SOTD Tabula Gratulatoria - July 2011

professorchaos · Jul 4, 2011

Gentlemen, allow me to kick this thread off with a few pictures ....

BladeRunner001 said:
Pre-Shave: Hot shower
Brush: 24mm Morris & Forndran, 2-band Silvertip Badger (Bone Handle)
Razor: 13/16" Toyo "Special Razor" Frameback, Swedish "Asaab" Steel, Full Hollow Ground, Spike Point
Honing Regimen: Naniwa 1k, Shapton Pro 1k/2k/5k/12k, Y/G Escher
Strop: 40/60 laps (Neil Miller linen / SRD Premium IV leather)
Überlather: La Toja "Manantiales" Shave Soap
Toner: Thayer's Witch Hazel (Rose Petal, no alcohol)
Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer
After Shave Splash: La Toja "Manantiales" AS
Cologne: La Toja "Manantiales" EdC
Results: I recently score this beautiful NOS Toyo from eBay and I am in love . Although she's advertized as a full hollow, I think based on her singing that she is an extra hollow. She took an incredible edge using the honing regimen outlined above. Smooth as butter

. What a way to start this Friday

.

Have a STUPENDOUS Friday Gentlemen

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Oberloser said:
Merkur Futur
with red Personna (3)
Semogue 820
Van der Hagen SS
Geoffrey Beene`s Grey Flannel AS
Patchouli EdT

Have a nice day!

ruimiguelcunha said:
I apologize for the delay this week.
Thanks...

PRE-SHAVE I - Shower
PRE-SHAVE II - Proraso "Crema Pre Barba... com olio di Eucalipto e Mentolo"

BRUSH - Semogue "SOC" 2 Band 2011 Edition
SOAP - D.R. Harris "Arlinghton"
BOWL - Scwarzweisskeramik XL-Scuttle
BLADE - Gillette Platinum 2@
RAZOR - MUHLE "R107"

finish...

AFTER SHAVE I - Astringent Thayers "Aloe Vera"
AFTER SHAVE II - Balm "O Melhor"

lu20vt said:
Santa Maria Novella // Vielong EL 2010 // Aristocrat N.21 // Thayers // Wiliams Sport

Good weekend to all

Antique Hoosier said:
Friday

Marco said:

Blix said:
Pre-shave: Shower and Myrsol Emulsion

Brush: Semogue SOC 2-band

Razor: Friodur 8/8

Strop: Illinois 827, excellent and affordable strop.Did 25/50 linen/leather

Soap: Cella

Post-shave: Alum, Myrsol Forumla K for the menthol blast, Truefitt 1805 ASB and finished with a splash of Clubman for the awesome scent

Result: Awesome shave, much more confident with the 8/8 today even if I got a little nick. Maybe my best straight shave so far!

By blix72 at 2011-07-02

lu20vt said:
Penhaligon's English Fern Soap // Morris & Fordran // IBERIA BASSAT 7/8 // Thayers // Penhaligon's English Fern EDT

oversaturn said:
Sunday, 3.Jul.2011

Predopobarba Proraso
Semogue Antiga Barbearia de Bairro
Trueffit & Hill Luxury soap
7 O'Clock
Gillette Platinum
Thayers Witch Hazel Lemon
Proraso Crema Liquida

lu20vt said:
Photo dedicated to my friend David

Miltchell´s Wool Fat // Aristocrat 21/Polisilver // Shavemac D01 Dos Bandas // Thayers // Floïd Blue

Zephyr said:
Simpson Chubby 1
C.V. Heljestrand 924FL
Cella
Musgo Real

I've had this strange little razor a while, but haven't honed it until today.
The steel was just as hard as expected, took me about 45 minutes on the La Grise Coti to get it right. With that said, this is the first razor I hone completly on the coti, from bevel to finish.
It is a strange little razor, the scales are made of stainless steel, and the blade is 4/8 and between 2 and 2 1/2 " long.
Nonetheless, she gave me a extremly smooth and comfortable shave (as expected from a Heljestrand).

Optometrist · Jul 4, 2011

Oberloser said:
Merkur Vintage threepart OC
with Laser ultra
H.L. Thäter 49125/1
Palmolive SC
Mennen AS

Have a nice day!

Gorgeous shave and shot, Erwin! :thumbup1:

Optometrist · Jul 4, 2011

Zephyr said:
Simpson Berkeley
E.A.Berg 5/8 Wedge
Palmolive Stick
La Toja ASB

An excellent shave and pic, my friend! :thumbup1:

Zephyr · Jul 4, 2011

Optometrist said:
An excellent shave and pic, my friend!

Thank you David!

Zephyr · Jul 4, 2011

Marco said:

That's the way to kick of the weekly theme :thumbup1:

Optometrist said:
Merkur 34C HD
Feather
Simpson Chubby 1 Super
Kent Shaving Soap
Alum Block
Spanish Floid Mentolado Suave
Dior Fahrenheit EdT

Excellent choice of travel gear and a great shot of it :001_smile

oversaturn said:
Monday, 4.Jul.2011

Predopobarba Proraso
Semogue 1305
Nanny's Silly Soaps The Spicy One
Mühle R89
Gillette Platinum
Thayers Witch Hazel Lemon
Bottega Verde Uomo Riparatore

Just another lovely shot Emanuel!!

shm said:
Already on vacation and have been for a week
this weeks theme is kind of easy

Monday

Ikea Bowl
Foroafeitado/Shavemac D01
Gillette Mono Tech with 7 o'clock SharpEdge

Kent Shaving Soap
Proraso After Shave

Have a nice day, Gentlemen

Your shaves don't suffer much from travelling Søren, great :thumbup1:

speedy said:
Cyril R Salter lavander~chubby canica / Filarmonica sub-cero / ASB La Toja

Beautiful shot Jorge!
I get a very calm feeling of this.

notsonewb said:
Gillette Red Tip/Gillette Super Stainless blade/Burma Soap/Ever ready 150 with HH#6/Aqua Velva
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I have to work this am, so it's an early start for me. I haven't used my SS's in a while. The Shave offered up by the Red Tip made me remember why it's my favorite SS. Three gentle passes while I'm still half asleep leaving me almost BBS. The Aqua Velva was the perfect finish. A great Red, White and Blue shave for independence day.

Gentlemen, Have a wonderful holiday.

Great red, white and blue theme!

Dr Hackenbush said:
Myrsol // Mug Victoriana // Colgate palmolive // Vie-Long AC 021// Ever Ready Streamline + Gem #1 // Alum toni's way // Lumoncello // Thayers original //Floid Balm

Beautiful bright colors Doc :001_smile

fuximori said:
Muhle Stylo Butterscotch razor
Shark SS
Dior "Eau Savage" shaving cream
Muhle Stylo Butterscotch silvertip
Lotion Opaline de Chantelle
Dior "Eau Savage" Edt

Best regards
Miguel

This is a fantastic picture Miguel, straight into my top ten list of SOTD shots :thumbup:

BladeRunner001 said:
Independence Day Shave

Pre-Shave: Hot shower
Brush: 24mm Morris & Forndran, 2-band Blonde Badger
Maxterpiece: 7/8" Novelty "1879", Full Hollow Ground, Spike Point (Ebony scales + yellow wedge)
Honing Regimen: Naniwa 1k, Shapton 1k/2k, Coticule La Grosse Blanche (Dilucot), Nakayama Maruka Kiita/Asagi hybrid JNat w/ slurry (tomonagura).
Strop: 5/10 laps (Torolf linen / SRD Premium IV leather)
Überlather: Al's Da Bomb "Cloves/Orange/Cinnamon" Shave creme
Toner: Thayer's Witch Hazel (Rose Petal, no alcohol)
Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer
After Shave Splash: Floïd Italian Blue
Aftershave Balm: Al's "Spicy Orange" ASB
Results: Sorry guys, no travel kits for me. An early morning shave for me. Today is Independence day and what better way to celebrate it than with one of my Maxterpieces and Al's Shaving creme. So, I took out the Novelty which Max had done in beautiful ebony wood. Even though this blade was honed to satisfaction by yours truly, I wanted to try something a bit novel. I have recently found myself in a love affair with my Kiita'Asagi JNat ...She produces an edge that rivals the best of the best in Japanese stones (I think). Between the bevel setting (with the Naniwa/Shaptons) and the JNat, I inserted a Coticule regimen to cover the middle range of the stones (e.g., ~5k-10k). The edge then visited the Asagi/Kiita Honzan with 3 nagura progressions. And the end result was a super nice, sharp and ultra smooth edge

. Al's bomb produced a luxuriously thick and moist lather that I have come to really love and rely on. There's no guessing game with this one...Once you find her sweet spot, it's hard to find anything else that can beat this stuff in performance

. The final piece de resistance came from Al's Spicy Orange AS balm. This stuff is like no other...A super moisturizing creme that goes on without irritation. Another great day for sure. BBS and irritation free

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Have a FANTASTIC 4th of July Monday (to those of us that celebrate it) Gentlemen

. Be safe and have fun.

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There is something with this shot that really speaks to me, lovely Robert!

lu20vt said:
Martin de Candre // Sub Cero // Omega // Thayers // Mysol Agua Balsamica

Nothing wrong with this travel gear, excellent shot!

Blix said:
I don't have much traveling planned, but here's what I'd take, and it's what I used for todays shave:

Pre-shave: Hot water on face, quick lather on face for a couple minutes, then full face lathering.

Brush: $10 Omega 00065, which I forgot to include in the photograph haha. It's inexpensive, but reliable and nice.

Razor: Feather Artist Club SS.

Blade: KAI Captain Titan Mild

Soap: Cella! The red tub is a handy travel size.

Post-Shave: Alum Block, which is also used for increased grip with the razor and when stretching my skin. 444 ASB and the trusty old Clubman.

By blix72 at 2011-07-04

Tired of the Friodur already? :lol:

See you took advantage of the sun today, great!!

benvh said:
My Independence Day Shave:

Grandfather's Gillette Slim
Grandfather's brush (restored by Rudy)
English Fern SS

For Independence Day I decided to beat this English soap into submission with my American brush and then cast it from my face with my American razor, not unlike the British from our shores. Finished it off with some Old Spice AS to class it up a bit...nothing more American than Old Spice

I also wanted to honor my grandfather who was a veteran on WW2 and also passed away 6 years ago this past Saturday.

P.S. Thanks for the best soap ever, England.

Ben

Simple, yet elegant!

It's something special to shave with the grear your ancestors used :001_smile

Oberloser said:
Merkur Vintage threepart OC
with Laser ultra
H.L. Thäter 49125/1
Palmolive SC
Mennen AS

Have a nice day!

Perfect as always Erwin!

Love the red/green white :001_smile

du212 said:
Mühle R106+Shark, New Forest Tubby 2, Nanny's green tea&eucalyptus, Osage rub, Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet

Fantastic Josè, nobody takes horizon shots like you!

BladeRunner001 · Jul 4, 2011

lu20vt said:
Martin de Candre // Sub Cero // Omega // Thayers // Mysol Agua Balsamica

beautiful composition and photo Luis :thumbup:

Whitmore said:
Not my shave of the day, but I had the image ready. Using my travel brush container for the Palmolive stick. Two tiny bottles of Proraso splash and balm, just enough for a week's worth of wetshaving.

With that gear, I would just be tempted to spontaneously plan a travel anywhere :001_tt2:

. Nice kit :thumbup:

Blix said:
I don't have much traveling planned, but here's what I'd take, and it's what I used for todays shave:

Pre-shave: Hot water on face, quick lather on face for a couple minutes, then full face lathering.

Brush: $10 Omega 00065, which I forgot to include in the photograph haha. It's inexpensive, but reliable and nice.

Razor: Feather Artist Club SS.

Blade: KAI Captain Titan Mild

Soap: Cella! The red tub is a handy travel size.

Post-Shave: Alum Block, which is also used for increased grip with the razor and when stretching my skin. 444 ASB and the trusty old Clubman.

By blix72 at 2011-07-04

Nice travel gear Amund :thumbup:

. Make me want to go get some too. I don't have specific travel kit(s)

benvh said:
My Independence Day Shave:

Grandfather's Gillette Slim
Grandfather's brush (restored by Rudy)
English Fern SS

For Independence Day I decided to beat this English soap into submission with my American brush and then cast it from my face with my American razor, not unlike the British from our shores. Finished it off with some Old Spice AS to class it up a bit...nothing more American than Old Spice

I also wanted to honor my grandfather who was a veteran on WW2 and also passed away 6 years ago this past Saturday.

P.S. Thanks for the best soap ever, England.

Ben

Ben,
Those two are very good allies. Nice choice. My condolences on your grandfather's passing 6 years ago, but he would have been proud of this shave for sure. Well done :thumbup:

Oberloser said:
Merkur Vintage threepart OC
with Laser ultra
H.L. Thäter 49125/1
Palmolive SC
Mennen AS

Have a nice day!

Wowww Erwin...That's your travel gear? I am impressed buddy :thumbup:

du212 said:
Mühle R106+Shark, New Forest Tubby 2, Nanny's green tea&eucalyptus, Osage rub, Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet

José,
Now, that's what I would call "traveling with style" :thumbup:

. You are a true gentleman with discerning taste my friend :ouch1:

Zephyr said:
Simpson Berkeley
E.A.Berg 5/8 Wedge
Palmolive Stick
La Toja ASB

Nice gear Rune :thumbup:

MarkStar said:
A terrible picture as I am away from home and used my phone, but being that my Dopp Kit is one of my prized possessions, I just had to post today...

Vintage Merkur Slant w/ Gillette 7 O'clock SS
Omega "Mighty Midget" (in Colgate Shave Stick tin)
Palmolive Shave Stick (in another Colgate shave stick tin)
Aquva Velva Classic Ice Blue

Nice going Mark :thumbup1:

KM-instructor said:
My travel kit fits in my pocket, depends where I'm going to? If I take blades or not, if the latter then i buy when i arrive at my destination.
With blades.

Without blades.

Nice shave gear.

Kamamuri said:
Monday 07-04-11.

Soap from Aleppo 25% laurel - Rooney 1/3 silvertip - Merkur 37C Slant - Feather #2 - Pre Myrsol emulsión - TABAC shaving soap - Alum locke - Toner Thayers Original - ASB La Chinata - ASL Pinaud Clubman Vanilla.

Super duper nice :thumbup:

Bengkia369 said:

Nice gear

. Wetshaver tested, teddy bear approved :001_smile

Optometrist said:
Merkur 34C HD
Feather
Rooney 3/1 Silvertip
La Toja Jabon de Afeitar stick
Alum Block
Spanish Floid Mentolado Suave
Dior Fahrenheit EdT

Rock & Roll David. I guess you are packed and ready to go :thumbup:

BladeRunner001 · Jul 4, 2011

professorchaos said:
professorchaos said:

Gentlemen, allow me to kick this thread off with a few pictures ....

Click to expand...

Zephyr said:

There is something with this shot that really speaks to me, lovely Robert!

Click to expand...

Thank you gentlemen :001_smile

Marco · Jul 4, 2011

lu20vt said:
Martin de Candre // Sub Cero // Omega // Thayers // Mysol Agua Balsamica

As always a stunning masterpiece, Luis! :001_wub:

And, regarding the weekly theme, it does hit the nail on the head! :thumbup1:

P.S. I'm very curious about the unscented version of Martin de Candre, my friend. I have the regular soap and love its scent and, obviously, also its performance. Does the unscented soap have a light smell of something or is it totally unscented?

Marco · Jul 4, 2011

Blix said:
I don't have much traveling planned, but here's what I'd take, and it's what I used for todays shave:

Pre-shave: Hot water on face, quick lather on face for a couple minutes, then full face lathering.

Brush: $10 Omega 00065, which I forgot to include in the photograph haha. It's inexpensive, but reliable and nice.

Razor: Feather Artist Club SS.

Blade: KAI Captain Titan Mild

Soap: Cella! The red tub is a handy travel size.

Post-Shave: Alum Block, which is also used for increased grip with the razor and when stretching my skin. 444 ASB and the trusty old Clubman.

By blix72 at 2011-07-04

Beautiful "sunny" shot, Blix!

Marco · Jul 4, 2011

Oberloser said:
Merkur Vintage threepart OC
with Laser ultra
H.L. Thäter 49125/1
Palmolive SC
Mennen AS

Have a nice day!

Another terrific pic, Erwin!

Marco · Jul 4, 2011

du212 said:
Mühle R106+Shark, New Forest Tubby 2, Nanny's green tea&eucalyptus, Osage rub, Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet

The superior part of the glass bottle reflecting the sky is simply a "touch of class", Josè!

Marco · Jul 4, 2011

Zephyr said:
Simpson Berkeley
E.A.Berg 5/8 Wedge
Palmolive Stick
La Toja ASB

Lovely composition, Rune! What is your opinion on La Toja aftershave balm, my friend?

Marco · Jul 4, 2011

MarkStar said:
A terrible picture as I am away from home and used my phone, but being that my Dopp Kit is one of my prized possessions, I just had to post today...

Vintage Merkur Slant w/ Gillette 7 O'clock SS
Omega "Mighty Midget" (in Colgate Shave Stick tin)
Palmolive Shave Stick (in another Colgate shave stick tin)
Aquva Velva Classic Ice Blue

Mark, this photo is so beautiful...

Marco · Jul 4, 2011

KM-instructor said:
My travel kit fits in my pocket, depends where I'm going to? If I take blades or not, if the latter then i buy when i arrive at my destination.
With blades.

Without blades.

Great shots, KM! And thanks for posting both options (with and witout blades)!

Marco · Jul 4, 2011

Kamamuri said:
Monday 07-04-11.

Soap from Aleppo 25% laurel - Rooney 1/3 silvertip - Merkur 37C Slant - Feather #2 - Pre Myrsol emulsión - TABAC shaving soap - Alum locke - Toner Thayers Original - ASB La Chinata - ASL Pinaud Clubman Vanilla.

Bengkia369 said:

Two wonderful pictures, my friends!

Marco · Jul 4, 2011

Optometrist said:
Merkur 34C HD
Feather
Rooney 3/1 Silvertip
La Toja Jabon de Afeitar stick
Alum Block
Spanish Floid Mentolado Suave
Dior Fahrenheit EdT

A stunning pic with all high quality items, David! :wink2:

P.S. My wife wholeheartedly loves the Spanish Floid Mentolado Suave and the Dior Fahrenheit EdT. :001_wub:

MarkStar · Jul 5, 2011

BladeRunner001 said:
...
Nice going Mark
...

Marco said:
Mark, this photo is so beautiful...

You're both too kind. Thank you.

speedy said:
Proraso pre + proraso~omega / Poker play 6/8 / ASL Floïd

Spectacular!

lu20vt · Jul 5, 2011

Marco said:
As always a stunning masterpiece, Luis! And, regarding the weekly theme, it does hit the nail on the head!

P.S. I'm very curious about the unscented version of Martin de Candre, my friend. I have the regular soap and love its scent and, obviously, also its performance. Does the unscented soap have a light smell of something or is it totally unscented?

Gazie Marco !! martin Candre this is exactly how the other has a slight smell like the other version, but much softer :001_smile

BladeRunner001 · Jul 5, 2011

oversaturn said:
Tuesday, 5.Jul.2011

Predopobarba Proraso
Kimson Vu Silvertip
Boots Cool Cologne
Mühle R89
Gillette Platinum
Thayers Witch Hazel Lavender
RSC Daily Soothing Balm

Marco said:

speedy said:
Proraso pre + proraso~omega / Poker play 6/8 / ASL Floïd

BRuhling said:
PREP: Hot shower w/ conditioner in the beard
BRUSH: Simpsons Chubby 2
SOAP/CREAM: Martin de Candre Shaving Soap
RAZOR: 8/8 Max Sprecher French Point in Mokume Gane
STROP: Kanayama Cordovan #30000
TONER: Thayer's Lavender
AS: Sabon
EdT: Sigilli Athunis
RESULT: I hadn't shaved since last Friday! The MdC felt so incredible as the luxurious Chubby massaged it into the whiskers. I took an extra bit of time this morning with this step and it paid off with a thick coating of lather that made my face look like it had doubled in volume. The Maxtom did it's incredible work with aplomb! After the first pass I was most decidedly BBS, but I had so much lather and was enjoying the luxury so much that I had to go for two more passes. I knew the Maxtom had done an unrivaled job when my ear to nose pass (which is normally my most delicate pas) was dead silent--there was no stubble to be found even by this most capable of razors! I rounded it out with some Sabon and the exquisite scent of Vetiver and Cedar! Man am I feeling good!!!

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shm said:
Tuesday

Ikea Bowl
Vie-Long 2-band
Merkur 34G with 7 o'clock SharpEdge

Proraso Shaving Soap (menthol)
Scottish Fine Soaps Classic After Shave Balm

Have a nice day, Gentlemen

Mike H said:
Recycled Photo of my travel kit-
40's SS
Palmolive Stick
Modified Tweezerman

lu20vt said:
Soap Dr Harris Arlington // JMP Medallon Taurino // Simpson DUKE 3 // Aftershave Milk Arlington

Oberloser said:
Gillette Black Handle
with Rotbart extra dünn
Hans Baier 21er Silvertip
Williams SC
Goffrey Beene`s Grey Flannel AS

Have a nice day!

Beautiful shots and shaves gentlemen :thumbup:

. Every day you seem to outdo yourselves :thumbup1:

BRuhling · Jul 5, 2011

BladeRunner001 said:
Beautiful shots and shaves gentlemen . Every day you seem to outdo yourselves

Thanks, Robert

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