Yes David, I have gone too far. But I like the colorful pictures. Thanks!
SOTD Tabula Gratulatoria - August 2012
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Hi Humberto,
is that you or just an image of someone else?
Regards, Alexander.
Thank you! and great pics as well my fellow SOTDers!
and Right back at you, Alexander!
I like the 'steely' colors and overall feeling here + some beautiful vintage gear.
and Right back at you, Alexander!
I like the 'steely' colors and overall feeling here + some beautiful vintage gear.Sunday morning.
*Warm water
*Violet Soap from Italy
*Dr. Dittmar 23mm Silvertip Bulb
*Speick shaving soap stick - face lathering
*Rotbart OC - Rotbart extra dünn (Germany) (2) - W+ATG
*Warm water
*Cold water
*Allume di Rocca Naturale as pre AS (1 min.)
*Cold water
*Floris Elite AS
Have a nice Sunday gentlemen, wherever you are and whatever you do.
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Thanks for the compliment!
Gentlemen, fantastic shaves & Pics!
I am speechless!!!!
For this week we would love to see your photos in extremely sharp detail. This could include handles on DE razors, lettering on products, etc. Please indulge us!
Maxterpiece: 6/8 Wade & Butcher "For Barbers Use", 1/2 Hollow Ground, Square Point, (Tigerstripe Scales + Moon Glow Wedge)
Kanayama No.3 Strop
Simpson Chubby 2 Super
D.R. Harris Windsor Soap
Cold Water Rinse
Italian Floid Blue
D.R. Harris Windsor EdT
Fabulous way to kick things off. You have captured the very essence of the theme in stunning fashion, David. Thank you for sharing this masterpiece.
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Thank you, Bill
, and there was only one way I could start the week, and that was with this amazingly scented soap.
You need to get it, my friend, ASAP!Thank you, Bill
I am confident I will pick some up, if it ever becomes available on this side of the pond! Unfortunately, the shipping from the UK kills it's chances for a direct purchase...
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Bill, it is now available on your side. Bullgoose has it, although I believe only in the beech bowl.
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Wostenholm Frameback | Yardley | Rover | Lucido (and Neosporin) | GIT
What a terrible shave! I've resisted the siren song of "vintage" tallow soaps for the longest time. Last week I finally caved; I picked up a vintage puck of Yardley. It arrived on Friday, and I'd been anxiously anticipating shaving with it today. I performed my usual prep - my brush soaked during my shower, a small bit of water rested on the puck of soap. I got out of the shower and prepared to make this mythical "vintage" lather. As I touched the Manchurian badger hair brush to the puck, lather magically started appearing from the very start. The aroma of the soap, which had been faint, opened up and my anticipation built to a crescendo. As I started working the lather on my face, I began to believe the hype about vintage tallow soaps!
With a face full of thick, rich lather, I began my shave. The first few strokes were like sheer joy. Then, just as I was envisioning how I would write up my SOTD, I felt a slight burn, almost like a pin *****. I'd cut myself. I couldn't believe it. I'd gone months and months without a cut, then I get two in two weeks. And this one was perfectly placed so that it ended precisely where the one from last week began. If it had been on the same angle, it would have just been a continuation of the original cut. My concentration was destroyed! Undaunted, I was determined to keep going and not let this lather be wasted. but in my anger with myself, I let my strokes get quicker. Then, as I went to clear the two days growth off my chin, I felt a burning, and the lather turned bright red. I knew I'd done it again - a second cut! But I carried on, finishing the shave with a very nice two pass BBS. The vintage soap had done it's part, but I had failed it...
As I cleaned up, I looked at my chin. Not only had I cut myself, but I'd taken a nice chunk of skin out.
I took my SOTD pictures for several days this week over the weekend, and I'd been wondering what I would do for tomorrow's shave. Now I know the answer - I'll be grabbing some pine and sitting on the bench as this hole in my chin heals!
OUCH!!!
That looks and sounds nasty, Bill. Heal quickly, my friend. But take care in court. With all these cuts, you might get mistaken for the one in the dock!
I found the mahogany bowl at Shaving.ie for cheaper than I could get the beech bowl here. It's on its way!
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Yes, I'd advise that too.
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JabonMan Tierra Húmeda - Morris & Forndran Blonde Badger - Boker Edelweiss - Xpec AS Gel - Goutal Eau du Sud edt
Exactly what we need, Matt. Gorgeous pic in excellent detail!
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Martin de Candre
Semogue 1520
Futur at 2 with Feather blade
Post: Medicis Lotion
ASL Brut, Original
MdC
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Today, a "minimalistic" shave:
Santa Maria Novella shaving cream + Semogue 1335 + Slant bakelite with Astra #2 + Myrsol Metilsol sample + Aubrey Organics City Rythms balm sample
First use of this bakelite razor and it shaves really well! Incredible for a so light razor, but it is very well designed.
Cheers!
I've always been intrigued by those bakelite razors. Far from it I know but they look almost toy-like. Great shave, great pic!
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Good Morning !
~08/06/2012~
KimSon VU Silvertip \\ Merkur 1904 w/ Red IP \\ 3P Pre Per E Post Barba \\ AOS Lemon SS \\ Al Raz's ASB Custom "El Tangerino"
Today's shave was incredibly easy with AOS of course. I transferred everything from a generic wooden bowl into this onion soup bowl due to a new soap. Forgot how great the Kimson is b/c it created mounds of lather without any effort and was good for 3 passes with touch ups. Well i hope you all have an excellent day!
The first of a week's worth of glorious pics I know you will be posting, Balaji!
My first every SOTD Pic.
ER 1912, SOC Boar, Mystic Waters Bay Rum.
Welcome to the SOTD! That's a great splash to make for your first entry. I look forward to seeing many more high quality shaves from you!
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Monday
Japanese rice bowl ¤ Semogue 730HD ¤ Gillette Fat Handled Tech with Derby Extra (19)
T&H Sandalwood Shaving Cream ¤ T&H Sandalwood Aftershave Balm
Have a nice day, Gentlemen
So how many shaves are you aiming for with this blade, Soren?
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