SOTD Tabula Gratulatoria - April 2012

[Prof. Moriarty]

Wednesday, April 25, 2012. Good Morning!

Morning Coffee: Hills Brothers Original Blend
Prep: Wash face with Musgo Real Glyce Lime
Razor: Schick I1
Blade: Schick
Soap: Speick Cream
Brush: Semogue 1305
Scuttle: Dirty Bird 1.5
Post: Cold water rinse followed by some Speick After Shave Lotion

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That is some great looking lather Johnny.

[Prof. Moriarty]

Good Morning !
~04/25/2012~

Semogue 1800 | Merkur HD w/ Red IP (UK) | Proraso Crema Pre E Dopo Barba | La Toja SStick | La Toja Manantiales After Shave Balsamo

I thought I was imagining this but I'm not really happy with the Merkur HD. I first thought it was the blades and I've tried different ones. Secondly I thought it was maybe the prep before or maybe it was because of the SS or SC not agreeing with my skin. But among the SC & SS I have are great and have been used many times within the rotation I sort through. But for some odd reason when I use the HD, I always get a nick/weeper. When I use my CC 1904 or EJ BChrome I get nothing but BBS as my post shave results. Anyways, I hope you all have a great day!

P.S. - Congrats BRuhling!

Great looking picture, absolutely love the look of the Semogue Shame you are not liking the Merkur.

Good Wednesday to you all!

Razor: Union Cutlery "Spike" half-hollow (Courtesy WhippedDog)
Cream: Art of Shaving Sandalwood
Brush: MDG WoodDesign silvertip
After: Alum Block / Osage Rub
Cologne: Habit Rouge by Guerlain



Today was my first full straight shave! Two passes was about all I felt comfortable with, for a relatively CCS. At least no worse than what I get when I have to resort to disposables on the road. No major blood loss! Yay me!

Congrats on the first straight razor shave. It gets better and better with time. Glad you don't need extra blood.

[Balj86]

Great looking picture, absolutely love the look of the Semogue Shame you are not liking the Merkur.

Thank you very much Prof. Moriarty! Yeah I thought I would like it. But after doing the same routine of passes/technique with my Merkur 1904 & EJ BChrome, it doesn't work with the HD. You would think since its another Merkur model it would be alright be satisfyingly not. Its alright b/c I just love the 1904 over the HD. I would recommend it as a beginner's razor to anyone/everyone. Also that Semogue is one of my favorites. It will lather anything you throw at it :).

[Prof. Moriarty]

Thank you very much Prof. Moriarty! Yeah I thought I would like it. But after doing the same routine of passes/technique with my Merkur 1904 & EJ BChrome, it doesn't work with the HD. You would think since its another Merkur model it would be alright be satisfyingly not. Its alright b/c I just love the 1904 over the HD. I would recommend it as a beginner's razor to anyone/everyone. Also that Semogue is one of my favorites. It will lather anything you throw at it :).

Shame that you don't, start using a straight razor I am really wanting to get a SOC sometime in the future.

[Marco]

Thank you Marco! The added shea butter gives you that extra layer of protection for a closer shave. How do you like its performance and scent?

I think the new Proraso Red is a winning choice, just like the new Green. I posted a thread with a full review in the shaving cream forum a few weeks back. You can also find it looking in My Wiki beside my signature.

[Prof. Moriarty]

This morining:

- Veleiro Pre-Shave Soap
- 66-60 Hautnähröl
- RazoRock Artisan Shaving Soap Mughetto di Bologna
- Semogue Owners Club 2-Band
- Mulcuto Schrägschnitthobel with Voshkod (3)
- Swiss Pitralon
- The Handmade Soap Company After Shave Soothing Cream

Superb picture

[Prof. Moriarty]

Love the silver stand and tray in the picture.

Gillette Adjustable
with Shark SS (1)
H.L.Thäter 49125/1 Silvertip Brush
Musgo Real SC
Musgo Real ASB

Have a nice day!

Fantastic picture, really like how it is setup.

Shower with PEARS face wash
Merkur 37G
Feather Blade (day 7)
Rooney 1/3 Silvertip
Moss Scuttle
RazoRock Violet
Boot witch hazel
Denim Musk
RazoRock Wax
EDT Brut AL ASKA


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Sweet looking razor.

Good morning friends!

PREP: Proraso Preshave Cream
BRUSH: 26mm Thäter LE (SRP 2011), 2-band, Silvertip Badger
SOAP/CREAM: Madame Scodioli - Fiji Mermaid (The Briny Deep)
RAZOR: Filarmonica 13 Doble Temple
STROP: Kanayama Cordovan #60000
SHAVE: 2 passes, WTG/XTG
AS: Acqua Di Parma Collezione After Shave Balm
COLOGNE: Madame Scodioli - Step Right Up (Cedar, Saffron + Vetyver)
RESULT: Excellent, BBS shave



Have a nice day,
Béla

Wonderful picture

Béla

• King's custom black badger •
• TOBS Mr Taylor SC •
• Joris/Feather •
• LV Acqua di Colonia •

The simple black and white looks great

Marlborough - Thater 4125/3 - Bull Mastiff (LC NEW) - Med Prep - Speick AS balm - Heeley Cuir Pleine Fleur edt

Another great picture, I really need to get some of that Marlborough soap.

Filarmonica EPBD | Mystic Water Marakesh | Wee Scot | Cade ASB | Montale Red Vetyver

Love the Filarmonica

[Prof. Moriarty]

Thursday morning, April 26, 2012

Schick E2 Injector Razor w/ Personna blade (6)
Semogue SOC boar bristle brush,
MWF shaving soap w/ warm water lather,
finish with cold water rinse for a DFS!

Everybody keeps showing off their SOC... making it harder and harder for me to resist purchasing one.

Merkur Progress & Gillette Platinum (Malta) or Wilkinson (German)
Simpsons Colonel X2L Butterscotch two-band LE
D.R. Harris Lavender soap
Nanny's French Lavender post-shave hydration
La Toja Manantiales after shave lotion
Dolce & Gabbana Blue pour Homme or Amouage Reflection

Great looking Butterscotch Simpson, and a great picture.

Today was strange.

Prep with hair conditioner
Had bottle of Pinaud hair tonic so added it on after the prep. (hey... it works... kinda)
Used homemade soap (almond scented, glycerin based, clay and grapeseed oil added)
Grelot 6/8 freshly prepped with lapping film/stropping
Managed to mow down an anthill (mole)
Canoe/alcohol splash (I'm a masochist)
Lavender Witch Hazel
Styptic pencil to stop the mole flow
Lubriderm as a balm
And this:

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(it is homemade Bay Rum - needed a cool bottle so used this one - decided not to take the label off)

You fooled me actually, I was wondering what in gods name you were doing with hot sauce...

This morning:

- Veleiro Pre-Shave Soap
- 66-60 Hautnähröl
- Czech & Speake 88 Shaving Soap
- Semogue LE 2010
- Mulcuto Schrägschnitthobel with Voshkod (4)
- D.R. Harris Pink After Shave
- The Handmade Soap Company After Shave Soothing Cream

How do you like the Czech and Speake soap? Is that the one with the really heavy aluminium container? Another great picture, the rose and black and white mix together really well

Valobra stick // Omega // IBERIA 13 // Thayers // Floïd Vigoroso

Nice and simple, yet a fantastic picture.

Thursday, April 26, 2012. Good Morning!

Morning Coffee: Hills Brothers Original Blend
Prep: Wash face with Musgo Real Glyce Lime
Razor: Schick I1
Blade: Schick
Soap: Proraso Cream
Brush: Semogue 1305
Scuttle: Dirty Bird 1.5
Post: Cold water rinse followed by some Proraso After Shave

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Great looking lather

Thursday, 26.IV.2012

Predopobarba Vitos
Semogue 830
JabonMan Edición Limitada Foroafeitado
Mühle R101 (2010)
Perma-Sharp Super
Thayers Witch Hazel Lemon
O Melhor ASB

Emanuel, another great picture.

[fonthunter]

Wonderful picture Béla

Thank you my friend!

[Lamb Root]

The simple black and white looks great

Thanks! When I add my not understanding the light and subtract my problems with the composition, the only good thing with the photo is the Photoshop. I like to watch others superb photos nevertheless.
I like it in B&W too.

[BRuhling]

Thanks, Prof. Moriarty!

[Prof. Moriarty]

Thanks! When I add my not understanding the light and subtract my problems with the composition, the only good thing with the photo is the Photoshop. I like to watch others superb photos nevertheless.
I like it in B&W too.

If only I knew how to work Photoshop I have the entire Adobe suite... but have forgotten how to use all of it.

[Prof. Moriarty]

Friday

“Every time you are tempted to react in the same old way, ask if you want to be a prisoner of the past or a pioneer of the future”
- Deepak Chopra

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Lots of Proraso, nice

Friday, April 27, 2012. Good Morning!

Morning Coffee: Hills Brothers Original Blend
Prep: Wash face with Musgo Real Glyce Lime
Razor: Schick I1
Blade: Schick
Soap: MdC
Brush: Semogue 1438
Scuttle: Dirty Bird 1.5
Post: Cold water rinse followed by some Floid Blue

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Three things that I need to buy... Martin de Candre, Semogue, and Floid Blue. Great picture by the way.

T&H Lavander // Thäter Brúyere // Filarmonica Sub Cero 14 // Thayers // Balm EJ Aloe

The way the Filarmonica stands out is great. I really love the picture... and wish I had a Filarmonica

This morning:

- Veleiro Pre-Shave Soap
- 66-60 Hautnähröl
- Nancy Boy Blossomwood Shave Cream
- Kimson Vu Real Horn Silvertip 24mm
- Mulcuto Schrägschnitthobel with Voshkod (5)
- 4711 Eau de Portugal After Shave Lotion
- The Handmade Soap Company After Shave Soothing Cream

Superb picture, what is 4711 portugal?

TGIF, gents!

Razor: Union Cutlery "Spike" half-hollow
Brush: Edwin Jagger BB Medium
Soap: Proraso Aloe & Green Tea
After: Alum block and Osage Rub
Cologne: Clubman Musk



Result: One CCS/DFS.

The way the Clubman red stands out is great. As you said TGIF.

~04/26/2012~
Semogue Owners Club 2Band
Merkur HD w/ Red IP (UK)
Proraso Crema Pre E Dopo Barba
ARKO
Nivea Replenishing Post Shave Balm

Happy Friday!
~04/27/2012~

Semogue 830 | Merkur HD w/ Red IP (UK) | Proraso Crema Pre E Dopo Barba | RazoRock AL Chianti Lavender SS | Al Raz's ASB Custom "El Tangerino"

Today's was just about excellent and couldn't have asked for anything better. I'm also anxiously waiting for my SS by Mike from NY and wanting to try out Orange & Black pepper scent and can't wait. Well Gents it's Friday and that means its the weekend after work. Hope you all have a great day!

Great picture mate. Enjoy your weekend!

[Balj86]

Great picture mate. Enjoy your weekend!

Thank you very much my friend! And same to you too!

[Optometrist]

I'M BACK, GENTLEMEN!!!

Hello all. Just wanted to let you all know that I now have everything sorted, and feel I can return safely to B&B. I have really missed you guys. I have had a few emails over the past 2 weeks-thanks to all who have taken the time to keep me informed of what's going on.
Anyhow, I have had a quick look around the SOTD for the past 2 weeks earlier this morning, and all I can say is that you haven't stopped posting those fabulous pics for which this forum is renowned! I will start posting pics from tomorrow, and can't wait to be part of this incredible group in the SOTD again. See you all tomorrow!!

[djh]

Great to see you back here, David and very nice to know that you have everything sorted!

[hitemfrank]

Look who has come crawling back

Good to see you back buddy.

[Optometrist]

Great to see you back here, David and very nice to know that you have everything sorted!

Thank you, David. It's been a very long 2 weeks!

[Marco]

One of B&B's finest members and a great friend for me is finally back! Welcome back, David!

Gents, I'd also like to inform you that for the month of May 2012 we will be running regular SOTD threads. The themed weeks will have a little suspension for the moment. Happy shaving and have fun!

[Optometrist]

Look who has come crawling back

Good to see you back buddy.

In a way I have, Keith. Still not fully recovered from the virus I've had, and the past couple of days have been lousy. Feeling OK today though.