SOTD Tabula Gratulatoria - July 2012

[Optometrist]

Good morning friends!

PREP: Floïd Sandolor Pre Shave Gel
BRUSH: 27 mm SIMPSON Polo PL10 Best Badger
SOAP/CREAM: Mitchell's Wool Fat Shaving Soap
SCUTTLE / BOWL: Georgetown Pottery Scuttle
RAZOR: 7/8 Wade & Butcher, The Celebrated Hollow Ground Razor w/barber's notch
STROP: Kanayama Cordovan #60000
SHAVE: 2 passes, WTG/XTG
AS: Geo F. Trumper Lime SkinFood
RESULT: One amazing shave



Have a nice week,
Béla

Sunday shaves don't come any better than this set up, Bela. Get the MWF right and it's heaven!

[Optometrist]

First Time posting in here
T&H PURE BRUSH | KLAR KABBINET SOAP | NEW GEM G-BAR | ALUM BLOCK

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A great first time shave with the G-Bar, much like my featherwieight, but a nicer to grip handle, and better heft
I love SEs the more i use them

Welcome to the SOTD, James, and you've started off magnificently!

[Optometrist]

Sunday

Brush Cup ¤ Semogue 2011 LE, Finest badger 1 ¤ Gillette Fat Handled Tech with Derby Extra (11)
Derby Shave Stick ¤ Myrsol Balsamica ¤ Ferrari Red EDT


Have a nice and relaxing Sunday, Gentlemen

Oh WOW! You really are raising the game around here, Soren! But I think you chose the wrong EdT today, my friend. It's going to be Mclaren's day today!!

[shm]

Oh WOW! You really are raising the game around here, Soren! But I think you chose the wrong EdT today, my friend. It's going to be Mclaren's day today!!

It looks so, but it ain't over till the fat lady sings
I will however make a promise: I will use Boss tomorrow if McLaren takes the victory - I have faith in the Reds

[fonthunter]

Sunday shaves don't come any better than this set up, Bela. Get the MWF right and it's heaven!

Thanks David!

[Optometrist]

It looks so, but it ain't over till the fat lady sings
I will however make a promise: I will use Boss tomorrow if McLaren takes the victory - I have faith in the Reds

[BRuhling]

The summer holiday season is upon us, and travelling brings in to play shaving items that are convenient for such. Please reveal in your superb pics all the items you would normally take with you. These could include obvious things like shave sticks and the smaller bottles/containers that are easy to pack.

Merkur 1904 (42)
Feather Blade
Shavemac 177, 23mm Silvertip
Vintage La Toja Stick
Cold Water Rinse
Vintage Spanish Floid Mentolado Suave
Terre D'Hermes


To my dear friend, Luis, thank you so much for these two incredible gifts.

Great way to kick off the travel theme week, David!

[bkflyfisher]

AWESOME composition and tones here, David! Great start to a new theme! I see you're using a 1904

The summer holiday season is upon us, and travelling brings in to play shaving items that are convenient for such. Please reveal in your superb pics all the items you would normally take with you. These could include obvious things like shave sticks and the smaller bottles/containers that are easy to pack.

Merkur 1904 (42)
Feather Blade
Shavemac 177, 23mm Silvertip
Vintage La Toja Stick
Cold Water Rinse
Vintage Spanish Floid Mentolado Suave
Terre D'Hermes


To my dear friend, Luis, thank you so much for these two incredible gifts.

[syngent]

Welcome to the SOTD, James, and you've started off magnificently!

thanks David

[Optometrist]

Great way to kick off the travel theme week, David!

Thank you, Bill I've been holding off using the stick for nearly a week in anticipation of this week's theme.

AWESOME composition and tones here, David! Great start to a new theme! I see you're using a 1904

Thank you, J.B. The 1904 is my sole remaining DE after switching to straights. I simply adore this little Merkur.

[Optometrist]

Good morning Gents!

Today with my standard kit (like Smoothy):
- Barbus shaving soap
- Restored Ever-Ready silvertip
- 7/8" "Solingen" full hollow
- L'Occitane Vetyver

Have I been missing you, Jozsef? Good to see you again, my friend. A fabulous start to the new week

[Optometrist]

Sunday:

Razor: Merkur 38C
Blade: Wilkinson Sword
Brush: Omega Boar
Soap: Williams
ASB: Armani
and Grey Flannel edt

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Great composition and close-up!

[lu20vt]

David great photo! and thank you very much for the dedication! He likes the La Toja vintage?

; )

[Optometrist]

Monday

Spanish bowl ¤ Vulfix VS5 ¤ Gillette Fat Handled Tech with Derby Extra (12)
Erasmic Shaving Cream ¤ Proraso Protective After Shave Cream ¤ Hugo Boss - Boss Bottled EDT (as promised )


Have a nice day, Gentlemen

Sorry about that, Soren, but I just knew the Boss would have to be seen this morning. Just loving the style changes of late!

[Optometrist]

David great photo! and thank you very much for the dedication! He likes the La Toja vintage?

; )

Luis, I LOVE the La Toja vintage!. I only used a very light covering of soap, less than I would normally use for any stick, and the lather just exploded. More than enough for 3 passes. I also prefer the scent of the vintage. Once again, I owe you much gratitude for this stick and the AS. Thank you, my friend.

[Optometrist]

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Pre Prep + Tati Manteca de Karité shaving soap in Old spice mug + Simpson Duke3 Best + Rotbart 15.5 with Gillette Thin + Proraso splash with Veleiro balm


Still testing these spanish artisan soaps, today I have put it in my Old Spice mug, where it fits very well. It makes much foam without problems with a soft citric scent, although is not very remarkable in properties. Anyway is a cheap natural artisan soap and with a so good razor like this Rotbart you will always have good shaves like today!


Cheers!

I have only tried one brand of Spanish Artisan soap(JabonMan), and my opinion is nothing short of superb for this one. An excellent pic if I may say!

[Optometrist]

Dovo 55 | Semogue 2011 Boar | Arko | Lucido | Antæus (Vintage)

A great shave for a Monday morning. I don't think about the Arko unless I'm traveling, but it is such a good product for the pennies per shave it costs. And the Dovo 55 is a legend in its own right. If you ever happen upon one, do not hesitate to pull the trigger. Of course, the Maxterpiece scales make this one an even more proud member of my very modest shave den.

Two very impressive shots, Bill! I agree with you on the Arko. Not something I would reach for that often, even when travelling. Performance is very good but the scent is something I can tolerate some days but not others.

[Optometrist]

Good Morning Gentlemen!

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Simpson Duke 3 Silvertip & Butterscotch (limited edition)
Razorock XXX
Filarmonica #14 8/8
Aqua Velva Ice Blue "USA"

Oh, excellent, you found the correct thread. I saw your pic earlier this morning but wasn't logged in at the time. A fabulous post it is too! The Duke in Silvertip is gorgeous, isn't it?

[BRuhling]

Two very impressive shots, Bill! I agree with you on the Arko. Not something I would reach for that often, even when travelling. Performance is very good but the scent is something I can tolerate some days but not others.

Thank you, David. I certainly understand the comparison to urinal cakes with the scent. That said, anyone who doesn't at least try this soap has no idea what a shave stick can truly be like performance-wise!

[Floid_Maniac]

Hi Gents

Geo F. Trumper Limes - Thäter 49125/2 - Feather Artist Club RG - Pinaud Lime Sec



This is not my Travel kit, but after this shave, I feel like in holyday

Have a nice day, friends!
Andi

I like it very much.

Regards, Alexander.