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    Hi Gents!
    First shave in August


    Floris JF shaving soap - Simpson Chubby 3 - Gillette Old Type & Astra SP - ALPA Karafiát Cologne




    Fantastic first shave in this month

    All the best for you, Gentlemen, and have a nice day!
    Andi
    The wonderfully scented Floris JF Soap Unfortunately, I found this intermittently irritating my skin. Some days it would be fine, others it would leave me with a blotchy complexion. Anyhow, another SUPERB pic from you today, Andi! You really are providing some excellent pics for us to see!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Optometrist View Post
    The wonderfully scented Floris JF Soap Unfortunately, I found this intermittently irritating my skin. Some days it would be fine, others it would leave me with a blotchy complexion. Anyhow, another SUPERB pic from you today, Andi! You really are providing some excellent pics for us to see!
    Thank you very much, David!
    Luckily the Floris JF Soap makes me no problems.
    My favorite Floris Soap is the No.89. Everything fits perfectly
    RazoROCKER

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jack-in-the-Green View Post
    I suppose this is more "Travel" themed than "Travel Kit" themed. Ah, well. I'll show off my travel kit tomorrow.

    Bone & Rubber vintage brush w/TGN Finest knot
    C.A. Daniels Jester Razor
    Proraso - First time I've tried this cream.

    What an amazing pic, with some very interesting items on show!

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    Quote Originally Posted by il Barbiere AiA View Post
    Thank you very much, David!
    Luckily the Floris JF Soap makes me no problems.
    My favorite Floris Soap is the No.89. Everything fits perfectly
    Me too. It was my introduction to the Floris brand and still the one I prefer. The AS and EdT are a nice finish.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bkflyfisher View Post

    Simpson Case Best Badger | Haslinger Coconut Rasierseife | Merkur 1904 | Personna Red |
    Thayers After Shave Witch Hazel | No. 4711

    Stunning close-up, J.B.

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    Quote Originally Posted by strop View Post
    La Toja
    The Duke 3
    6/8 The Aiku
    La Toja ASL
    Douro




    Of course, today's travel item was the La Toja stick. What more needs to be said.

    Superb quality products all the way, Mark. I can't imagine this shave being anything other than sublime!

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    Thanks, David! I've just upgraded my old camera to a more advanced Olympus XZ-1. I'm in the process of learning how to work all it's features properly. Has a SuperMacro mode which should let me get in REALLY close
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    Stunning close-up, J.B.
    -Jari

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    Quote Originally Posted by Optometrist View Post
    5/8 Vintage Garanti-Solingen, Full Hollow Ground, Round Point
    Kanayama No.3 Strop
    Shavemac 177, 23mm Silvertip
    Mike's Natural Soaps Orange, Cedarwood & Black Pepper
    Cold Water Rinse
    Spanish Floid Mentolado Suave
    Houbigant Fougere Royale




    An outstanding representation of what sounds to be a wonderful shave! Tell me, my friend, how did you find Mike's?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Optometrist View Post
    5/8 Vintage Garanti-Solingen, Full Hollow Ground, Round Point
    Kanayama No.3 Strop
    Shavemac 177, 23mm Silvertip
    Mike's Natural Soaps Orange, Cedarwood & Black Pepper
    Cold Water Rinse
    Spanish Floid Mentolado Suave
    Houbigant Fougere Royale




    Great picture, David. How'd you like you the Mike's?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Balj86 View Post
    Good Morning !
    ~08/02/2012~

    Semogue 830 \\ Muhle R89 w/ Red IP \\ 3P Pre Per E Post Barba \\ Proraso Sapone Da Barbe: Sandalo \\ La Toja Manantiales After Shave Balsamo

    Excellent SC! Knowing that Proraso has a blue version of the SC, I need to pick up some but then again there's just too much in my rotation. But I'm happy to say that my Simpson PL8 Super Badger showed up yesterday. Its mighty hefty packed with a perfect knot that is dense. The knot is 26mm set at 50mm. Its pretty much a mm or two smaller than an CH2! It will be featured for tomorrow SOTD, now its a just a pick between MWF and MNS. You all have a great day!




    Another great SOTD, Balji! Congratulations on the new brush. It sounds like you've got a tough decision for tomorrow - which great performing soap do you choose??
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    Quote Originally Posted by BRuhling View Post
    Another great SOTD, Balji! Congratulations on the new brush. It sounds like you've got a tough decision for tomorrow - which great performing soap do you choose??
    Thank you so much my friend! Missing your pic but I guess its better for your skin to heal than get butchered. Yes tomorrow will be tough but I'm slowly falling towards MWF after making acronyms. MWF (Mitchell's Wool Fat or Monday, Wednesday Friday) & MNS's (Mikes Naturals Soaps or Monday's Not Saturday) Lol! What do you think?
    I Roll with a | Merkur: 1904 CC ~ HD & EJ: BChrome | Loaded w/ Red IP Blades!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Balj86 View Post
    Thank you so much my friend! Missing your pic but I guess its better for your skin to heal than get butchered. Yes tomorrow will be tough but I'm slowly falling towards MWF after making acronyms. MWF (Mitchell's Wool Fat or Monday, Wednesday Friday) & MNS's (Mikes Naturals Soaps or Monday's Not Saturday) Lol! What do you think?
    It's a creative approach, and I can't fault either result! To me, the performance is very similar (both exceptional), it's all about whether you want a clean soapy smell or a more indulgent scent...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Balj86 View Post
    Good Morning !
    ~08/01/2012~


    Vie Long 16650 \\ Muhle R69 w/ Red IP \\ 3P Pre Per E Post Barba \\ Martin De Candre \\ Proraso Crema Liquida Dopobarba

    What can I say, It's MdC! Really awesome shave but it seems that I might need to try some new blades. Usually Red IPs are my go to blades but lately have been irritating my skin. Or maybe even giving my skin a break from shaving for a day. Anyways, you all have an excellent day!




    What a marvellous pic and composition! You never stop to amaze me, Balaji!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Marco View Post
    What a marvellous pic and composition! You never stop to amaze me, Balaji!
    Thank you very much my friend! Thanks to the internet and the free tools offered I was only able to come up with this composition. Also somehow somewhere I knew you would comment since MdC is your absolute favorite Veggie SS! BTW, what did you use today?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Optometrist View Post
    5/8 Vintage Garanti-Solingen, Full Hollow Ground, Round Point
    Kanayama No.3 Strop
    Shavemac 177, 23mm Silvertip
    Mike's Natural Soaps Orange, Cedarwood & Black Pepper
    Cold Water Rinse
    Spanish Floid Mentolado Suave
    Houbigant Fougere Royale





    Very pretty David and nice close up! What do you think of MNS, was my explanation correct for this SS?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Balj86 View Post
    Thank you very much my friend! Thanks to the internet and the free tools offered I was only able to come up with this composition. Also somehow somewhere I knew you would comment since MdC is your absolute favorite Veggie SS! BTW, what did you use today?
    After a long time I used MWF lathered up with my Semogue SOC. Face lather as always, two clean passes with my Merkur HD, Alum Block, cold water rinse and a splash of Mennen Skin Bracer. All very good!
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    Quote Originally Posted by BRuhling View Post
    An outstanding representation of what sounds to be a wonderful shave! Tell me, my friend, how did you find Mike's?
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    Great picture, David. How'd you like you the Mike's?
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    Very pretty David and nice close up! What do you think of MNS, was my explanation correct for this SS?
    Thanks, guys. It's best to answer all in one. I am very impressed with the performance of this soap. Easy lather, excellent shave, and wonderfully soft skin afterwards. I have the Lime scented soap also and I definitely prefer the scent of that. Last year I tried the Ogallala Bay Rum and Sweet Orange soap, and found it very sickly for my taste. Although to a lesser degree, I don't find this Mike's soap too dissimilar. That is purely my taste, of course, and doesn't take anything away from what is a superbly performing product. I have now tried four Artisan brands and I put my order of preference as firstly JabonMan, followed very closely by Mike's, then RazoRock, and someway behind them, the Mystic Water soaps.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Optometrist View Post
    Thanks, guys. It's best to answer all in one. I am very impressed with the performance of this soap. Easy lather, excellent shave, and wonderfully soft skin afterwards. I have the Lime scented soap also and I definitely prefer the scent of that. Last year I tried the Ogallala Bay Rum and Sweet Orange soap, and found it very sickly for my taste. Although to a lesser degree, I don't find this Mike's soap too dissimilar. That is purely my taste, of course, and doesn't take anything away from what is a superbly performing product. I have now tried four Artisan brands and I put my order of preference as firstly JabonMan, followed very closely by Mike's, then RazoRock, and someway behind them, the Mystic Water soaps.
    I'm happy to hear you liked the MNS. I was a bit worried that my recommendation would go badly for you and you'd never trust my judgment again!
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    Quote Originally Posted by BRuhling View Post
    I'm happy to hear you liked the MNS. I was a bit worried that my recommendation would go badly for you and you'd never trust my judgment again!
    Bill, if it had gone badly again, I'd have been on a plane over to see you quick as a flash!!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Optometrist View Post
    Thanks, guys. It's best to answer all in one. I am very impressed with the performance of this soap. Easy lather, excellent shave, and wonderfully soft skin afterwards. I have the Lime scented soap also and I definitely prefer the scent of that. Last year I tried the Ogallala Bay Rum and Sweet Orange soap, and found it very sickly for my taste. Although to a lesser degree, I don't find this Mike's soap too dissimilar. That is purely my taste, of course, and doesn't take anything away from what is a superbly performing product. I have now tried four Artisan brands and I put my order of preference as firstly JabonMan, followed very closely by Mike's, then RazoRock, and someway behind them, the Mystic Water soaps.
    I pretty much agree with your assessment of those artisan soap makers. I've never tried Mystic Waters, but JabonMan and Mike's are at the top of the small soap producers that I have tried. For me, I'm not sure which I like more. I'm wondering if you've ever used Nanny's Silly Soap and where it fits in -- there's been lots written about how good those soaps are, too.

 

 

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