SOTD Tabula Gratulatoria - July 2012

[celticrusader]

As always David very kind words, thank you.

Jamie.[

QUOTE=Optometrist;4269084]Jamie, your pics always look like they are going to come alive any second. Another great one today![/QUOTE]

[Optometrist]

I surely am my friend, appreciate it! Its quite interesting changing back to your normal routine, after taking a semesters class in 6 weeks and working full time. As well as knowing that I'm going to be enjoying my morning shaves a lot more. As for the US products, doesn't matter b/c at least it's better than nothing. Also majority of my items are from around the world than MWaters and MNS and AV Classic Ice Sport AS. You going to US your favorite DRH Arlington? Also GFT and MWF? BTW I'm looking forward to your SOTD pic!

Balaji, Arlington tomorrow, MWF wednesday, GFT Rose thursday, AOS Sandalwood friday, Marlborough saturday. Sunday I'm off and away for a week so probably no shave. I have just ordered a couple of soaps from Michelle-the Lime and the Sandalwood Rose. What is your opinion of QCS? Any good?

[Balj86]

Balaji, Arlington tomorrow, MWF wednesday, GFT Rose thursday, AOS Sandalwood friday, Marlborough saturday. Sunday I'm off and away for a week so probably no shave. I have just ordered a couple of soaps from Michelle-the Lime and the Sandalwood Rose. What is your opinion of QCS? Any good?

That sounds like quite the line up ! QCS are amazing for its price. It does take a little time to lather, when you load the brush, it has to be damp. But once your done lathering, the shave will be great! I don't have any in my den atm b/c I like to try other Artisan soaps. But when I owned it, I loved the stuff. Also there scents are damn good too!

[UngerWoo]

Looks a very hot pic, Matt, with the wonderful colour here!

Thank you, David.

[Optometrist]

Arlington, Simpson......Divine

[Optometrist]

Monday 09 July 2012 - Evening



Razor: Merkur 39C "Sledgehammer"

Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Stainless

Pre Shave: Hot Water

Shave: TOBS Eton College

Post Shave: Cold Water

After Shave: Nivea ASB

Cologne: Ferrari Black mixed with CK Man



Song of the Day:
See This Morning Post

Keeping me on my toes, I see! I hope there isn't going to be another pic at 2 in the morning to comment upon!!!!!!

[StubbleShaver]

Keeping me on my toes, I see! I hope there isn't going to be another pic at 2 in the morning to comment upon!!!!!!

Not until tommorow morning!.. And it's gonna be a good one! (Shave wise, Not neccesarily photo wise!)

[hitemfrank]

Love the way you've used the background(towel?) colour to enhance the pic even further, Keith! Burgundy Lime aftershave....now there's an imaginative thought!

Yep, a towel indeed. It was the only way to get some decent lighting this morning.

Background colour just happened to work out well today.

[firstfloorfront]

Razor: Feather Popular
Blade: Derby [3]
Pre Shave: Olive Oil / Thieves Bland Mix
Shave: Bluebeard's Revenge
Post Shave: Cold Water / Alum Block
After Shave: Bluebeard's Revenge Balm

[StubbleShaver]

Razor: Feather Popular
Blade: Derby [3]
Pre Shave: Olive Oil / Thieves Bland Mix
Shave: Bluebeard's Revenge
Post Shave: Cold Water / Alum Block
After Shave: Bluebeard's Revenge Balm

Think you might have posted in the wrong thread friend!

[BRuhling]

Tuesday 10 July 2012




Razor: Merkur 34C HD

Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum

Pre Shave: Hot Water

Shave: Kent Shaving Soap (MWF)

Post Shave: Cold Water

After Shave: Home Made Bay Rum

Cologne: Ferrari Black

Maxterpiece: 6/8 Wade & Butcher "For Barbers Use", 1/2 Hollow Ground, Square Point, (Tigerstripe Scales +Moon Glow Wedge)
Imperial Shave Pegasus III Strop
Simpson Chubby 2 Super
D.R. Harris Arlington Soap
Cold water Rinse
D.R. Harris Arlington Aftershave
D.R. Harris Arlington Cologne

Two beautiful SOTDs here! One with the Fat and the other with Arlington. There's no question how these two shaves turned out!

[ryno2292]

Arlington, Simpson......Divine

So true David, the Arlington is my favorite soap, no matter what else I try it's still my #1. Now if I can only manage to sneak in a bottle of the after shave splash at some point without my fiancée spotting it haha.

[BRuhling]

So true David, the Arlington is my favorite soap, no matter what else I try it's still my #1. Now if I can only manage to sneak in a bottle of the after shave splash at some point without my fiancée spotting it haha.

Remember, she's only a fiancee. That's a lease with an option to buy. You're still a free man. Get the splash!

[ryno2292]

Remember, she's only a fiancee. That's a lease with an option to buy. You're still a free man. Get the splash!

Haha I won't tell her that, she's a keeper...but I will get the splash next time I place an order.

[Optometrist]

Two beautiful SOTDs here! One with the Fat and the other with Arlington. There's no question how these two shaves turned out!

Thanks, Bill, and the Arlington shave didn't disappoint. I just wish the cologne had longer staying power.

[Optometrist]

Tuesday 10 July 2012




Razor: Merkur 34C HD

Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum

Pre Shave: Hot Water

Shave: Kent Shaving Soap (MWF)

Post Shave: Cold Water

After Shave: Home Made Bay Rum

Cologne: Ferrari Black


Song of the Day:

Superb close up of the Kent's. Did the lather match that of yesterday's success with this new brush?

[Optometrist]

Joe Chandler | Rover | MW Marakesh | CarrieM ASM | Badger & Blade EdT

Another great shave with the Mystic Water. The lather just smells manly but the soap leaves the face feeling baby smooth. The Joe Chandler worked like a charm and I'm ready for another day in the salt mines!

The new Rover is being put through its paces, Bill. You are obviously very satisfied with the purchase?

[Optometrist]

Pecksniff's Fern // GEM Junior // M&F Heritage 3XL // Thayers // Dr Harris Arlington Afershave

That soap/cream is a new one on me, Luis. How do you rate it?

[Optometrist]

Tuesday 10th July

Busan, South Korea
Temperature 26 deg. C, humidity 82%, moderate rain (8pm)

Merkur 34G & Timor (#2)
Omega No. 48
Nanny's French Lavender hard soap
Floid Vigorosso
Fresh Creme Ancienne Eye Cream


Ricoh GX100, 24mm, 8", f/4.1, tripod.

That sounds exactly like the weather we have here in the UK at the moment! Well, the rain anyway! Great background pis, Konstantinos!

[Optometrist]

Good Morning to All !
*07/10/2012*

Semogue 830 ~ EJ BChrome w/ Red IP ~ Proraso Crema Pre E Dopo Barba ~ Nanny's Lemony Lime w/ Goat Milk ~ Nivea Replenishing Post Shave Balm

Nanny's Silly Soaps are quite nice. The lather is really nice but just a bit thin for a meringue consistency. Other than that my shave was awesome and the scent is almost close to Sprite believe it or not! This is the second day I have used an artisan made product. So tomorrow i'll be using MWF. I'm already excited thinking about tomorrow's shave lol! Have a great day everyone!

MWF has that effect on you, Balaji! My 2 Famiglia soaps arrived today from Ireland. Those from your side of the pond still haven't shown unfortunately! I may just "cheat" tomorrow and substitute the MWF for one.