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LUXURY, SOTD "themed week" August 15th - August 21st 2011

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Marco

B&B's Man in Italy
For some of us wet shaving is also a huge passion and a hobby in which we have invested a lot of money... :whistling: Some shaving items are objectively expensive. But we love them... :001_wub: And we want to see your most luxurious "shaving gems"! :001_cool:

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Thiers-Issard Spartacus,5/8, Full Hollow Ground, Round Point
Cyril R Salter(Streich-Riemen) strop
Shavemac 177 Silvertip
Penhaligon's English Fern Soap
Alum Block
Paco Rabanne XS Aftershave
C&E West Indian Lime Cologne


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Gillette Fusion Proglide
La Roche-Posay Lipikar moisturizing face soap
Clarins Pré- Shaving Oil
Williams Shaving Cream mixed with Gillette Proglide Gel
Omega 621 Pure Badger Shaving Brush
Eucerin After Shave Balm
Bioterm Homme Active Anti-Age Eye Care
Clinique M Protect SPF 21
Eau de Toilette : CARNAL FLOWER by Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle

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Razor: Joe Chandler 7/8 Spanish Point Damascus
Brush: Simpson Chubby 2
Pre Shave: Hot shower with Conditioner in Beard
Soap: Martin de Candre
ASB: Sabon
After Shave: Vintage Habit Rouge
Fragrance: Habit Rouge EdP
Summary: Today is the first day of my new job. A special occasion calls for a very special blade - and I succeeded in finding that. I wasn't really intending to win this gorgeous custom when I sent the seller an offer. Funny how life works though, isn't it? He accepted and it was soon on its way. When it arrived, I was immediately taken by the attention to detail. The steel is beautifully figured, and the firework on the spine is echoed in the damascus wedge and even the third pin spacer! The blade arrived with two small dings acknowledged in the seller's ad, so she went straight away to the Choseras. The bevel was reset using the 1k with some slurry followed by trips around the 5k and 10k. She then got a light nagura progression on my Oozuku Suita (no su). The result was an edge fit for a king! This razor was so smooth that I almost didn't feel it doing anything as I tackled three days of growth. I was nearly BBS after the first pass, but with a razor this nice, how could I not do more. ATG was effortless and I am proud to say that I think I'll be the best shaved man in the office! It was all tapped off with some of Guerlain's wonderful Habit Rouge! If everyone's week starts off this great, the world will be a phenomenal place!

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Monday, 15.Ago.2011

Predopobarba Proraso
T&H Large Silvertip (Rooney 1/3 Silvertip)
Dr. Selby
British Aristocrat #66
Feather Hi-Stainless
Thayers Witch Hazel Lavender
Emporio Body Store "Affair" ASB

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Monday

Brush: Rooney Stubby 1
Soap: RazoRock
Razor: Merkur HD
Blade: Vintage '70's Schick Platinum Plus
A/S: Trumper's Lime Skin Food
Cologne: T&H 1805

Mike
 
Top o'the morning to you, Gents!

Alas, I did not see the "Luxury" theme before I shaved. Although, I'm not sure that it would make that big of a difference as I don't really have a "Luxury" den. Nonetheless, here is my humble contribution to this week's theme.

Cheers!
-Greg
 

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Gillette 7 o'clock (dark blue Russians)
PB2 Best Badger
Palmolive Stick
Witch Hazel
Aqua Velva IB

...missed the Luxury memo this morning:lol:
 
Hot shower
QCS Cayman hard soap
Pre-2005 Monster Shavemac
39C Slant w/Feather - d1
WWR / CWR
Emerald Water splash
Profumo - Sharif
 
Monday

Proshave Scuttle
Vie-Long 2-band
13/16" Belbo

Valobra Crema di Sapone, mandorla
Proraso Liquid Cream After Shave


Have a nice day, Gentlemen :001_smile

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Pre-Shave: Hot shower
Brush: 25mm Morris & Forndran Blonde Badger (with Bone Handles)
Razor: 6/8" Livi, Full Hollow Ground, Round Point (w/ Amboyna Burl scales)
Strop: 25/45 (Neil Miller Linen / Ambrose Horsehide leather)
Überlather: Acca Kappa "1869" Shave Creme + Acca Kappa "1869" Shave Soap + Glycerin
Toner: Thayer's Witch Hazel (Rose, no alcohol)
Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer
After Shave Splash: Proraso AS
Cologne: Acca Kappa "1869" EdC
Results: Great shave with the Livi...Stropping with this beauty can be risky as the etchings on the tang have a tendency to catch the leather and scratch it...Not wishing to bring this onto my Imperial strop, I switched to my Ambrose. The Acca Kappa was a perfect match with the Livi. Lovely shave all the way to the core
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Have a BEAUTIFUL Monday gentlemen
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MONDAY SANDALWOOD SHAVE

Coffee: Ristretto Espresso
Pre-Shave: Face lather & wash with Mysore Sandal Soap
Shave Oil: Blend with Tea Tree Oil and touch of Menthol
Shave Soap: TOBS Sandalwood Shave Cream lathered in warmed glass bowl
Razor: Gold Ball End Tech
Blade: Astra SP (2)
After Shave: Alum
Fragrance: TOBS Sandalwood

Great Monday morning shave today… Three nice passes – DFS. The Gillette Tech with the Astra SP is a just a pleasure to shave with. Great ergonomics, comfortable shave with great results. The TOBS Sandalwood Cream is about as luxurious as I get - always a pleasure. Great lather, good cushion, incredible scent.

NOW GET BACK TO WORK!!!!
 
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Razor: Merkur 38C Barber Pole
Blade: Wilkinson Sword
Brush: Best Badger
Cream: Arko Extra Sensitive
A/S: Ivy Club Spice
EdT: Stetson

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