SOTD "French Soaps/Creams" Theme Week 2-8 June 2014

sarimento1 said:

SOTD, Monday, June 2nd, 2014

One of my favorite Franco-soaps!

Shave after gym + Shower
Glyce face wash prep
Creed Green Irish Tweed soap bowl + Kent badger brush
Henckels Friodur Inox 70 1/2 5/8
Cool washcloth rinse + Witch hazel splash
Truefitt & Hill Freshman cologne

Nice soap! But, is it actually made in France?

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Nice pic, and a beautiful blade. I'm generally not a huge fan of gold wash, but that's nice. I love my 8/8 Inox.

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Very nice, I like it a lot.

Winblows said:

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Very sharp and crisp

sarimento1 said:

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Great shot, you almost had me reaching for the straight

celestino said:

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Lovely.
You make me green with envy (pun intended)
I really like the contrasting colours.

mdevine said:

Welcome to June, Gentlemen. This week, we're looking to break out your favorite French soaps and creams. For me, that means Martin de Candre.

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Simpson Eagle G3 in Best
Martin de Candre Fougere
Parker 65R/ Astra SP
Captain's Choice Lime AS
Creed Green Irish Tweed

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* Mike, lovely pic! Unfortunately, I don't enjoy the 'French' scented soaps.

Kamamuri said:

Sunday 06-01-14. MUSIC: PAUL WELLER - Stanley Road (1995).


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzZQHPhsdxk


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Aleppo soap - Simpson Somerset Duke 3 best badger - Feather all stainless - Polsilver #2 - Pre JASÖN - Shaving cream The Art of Shaving Sandalwood - Alum block - Thayers Cucumber Toner - ASB Geo F. Trumper's Skin Food Sandalwood - ASL Honeybee Gardens Sandalwood.

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* Hermosas foto, Pablo!

evnpar said:

6.2.14

Wickham Super Smooth Club Cola
Oscar11 All-Fl.Green L7 TGN Super 2 Band Finest
Bruce Gregory Custom 6/8 French Point
Swiss Pitralon

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* Richard, beautiful brush, my friend!

Winblows said:

Gillette NEW SC with Common bar handle (HD, filled with lead)
Feather (9)
Ever-Ready 100
NIVEA shaving cream
Alum
Refined Shea Butter
Yves Saint Laurent KOUROS EDT

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* Jack, excellent pic!

Cristobal said:

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* Genial foto!

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* Matt, sweet pic!

froogle_jimmy said:

MAY 30, 2014

QCS ICED KEY LIME | MILORD | SILVER BLUE | BLUEBEARDS

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Such a wonderful shave, from such wonderful Products. I love the scent and performance of the Iced Key Lime. And the Milord with a Silver Blue is a great combo for my face.


MAY 31, 2014

LEA | SLIM | PERSONNA | SEMOGUE

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I am not a huge fan of the Slim. I much prefer the Black Beauty or Fatboy. however I was surprised by how nice the LEA shave stick was! I have not heard much about it so I wasnt expecting a great performance, but I was pleasantly surprised. The scent smelled a bit like citrusy laundry detergent....nice and clean. It performed well but it seemed sensitive to hydration. I added a bit too much water for the third pass and it got very runny. Overall I was very happy with it.



JUNE 2, 2014

STIRLING | BLACK BEAUTY | FEATHER | THE HOLY BLACK

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Hmm, what can I say about this shave?? It was all great except fot the feather blade. Its been about a month since I used one and figured I would give it another chance since I feel my technique is much better now. My face is BBS and my neck is DFS but the irritation I get on my neck from these blades is still there. I am giving up on the Feathers because there are far to many blades that are just as good if not better.
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* Scott, I am really enjoying your outdoor pics!

sarimento1 said:

SOTD, Monday, June 2nd, 2014

One of my favorite Franco-soaps!

Shave after gym + Shower
Glyce face wash prep
Creed Green Irish Tweed soap bowl + Kent badger brush
Henckels Friodur Inox 70 1/2 5/8
Cool washcloth rinse + Witch hazel splash
Truefitt & Hill Freshman cologne

Nice soap! But, is it actually made in France?

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* Excellent as usual! Yes, we are having some wonderful weather in Vancouver. I just happened to take some photos on a rainy day.

Cash_Stronomer said:

There's no such thing as bad weather, there's only the wrong clothes. get a sexy raincoat and live a little!

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* Cash, very nice B&W!

CarmoPolice said:

Not sure if this counts as a French soap but my SOTDFitjar preshave soap
Tabular Rasa "Olibanum" croap
Feather ASD2
Feather Blade (#2)
Alum
Speick aftershave splash with Witch Hazel
DR Harris Sandalwood A/S
‪#‎shaveon‬

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* Mark, wonderful pic!

Bobcat said:

Monday

Prep: Hot Shower-Stirling Coniferous Bath Soap
Soap: Stirling Ozark Mountain
Razor: Maggard MR1
Blade: Gillette Platinum (4)
Brush: Plisson Grey Badger
Aftershave: Fine Platinum

WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angles for my beard)

Stirling Ozark Mountain today. Always a winner with great, easy lather as usual. The MR1 and Gillette Platinum continue to do well. I finished up with Fine Platinum (great scent and feel with a good menthol finish).

Bob

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* Another sweet pic, Bob!

Stubbl E said:

Monday morning -

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Prep - Noxzema & hot towel
Lather - Cella Extra Extra Purissima & suribachi
Brush - Omega 40033
Razor - Gillette New Improved/Bulldog
Blade - Feather (9)

2 pass
Warm water rinse & cold water splash
Alum block & Witch-hazel AS

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* Nice to see a rare photo from you! Lovely shot!

ram57 said:

Razor: Bakelite Slant
Blade: Tomac Super Stainless Steel (D1)
Brush: Plisson Synthetic
Bowl: Dirty Bird 1.5 Scuttle
Pre Shave Soap: MRGLO Lime
Pre Shave Oil: Homemade Iced Mojito
Shave Soap: Tiki Soaps Bay Rum w Lime
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: Dominica Bay Rum w Lime
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* Guy, great pic!

KW Driver said:

The only French I've got is PdD, and it's stayed at the house.


Today was a shower, some Fat on the WD Silvertip, Parker 7/8, 1/4 ground piece of heavenly Swedish steel, some Musgo AS.

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* Very nice!

Nick_O said:

Cromwell & Cruthers Shaving Oil
Rubberset 150N Finest Badger
Olde Windsor Dettol super lather
Shark SS
52 Super Speed
Vintage Old Spice
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* Nick, lovely photo!

shm said:

Monday

Ikea bowl ¤ Italian Barber 2012 LE by Semogue ¤ Rotbart Monde-Extra with Derby Extra
Proraso soap ¤ Proraso AS ¤ T&H Freshman Cologne

Have a nice day, Gentlemen

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* Soren, another excellent and classy shot, my friend, and thank you for your kind words! Great to have you back!

Monday, June 2, 2014

Schick Hydro 5 Power razor,
Schick Hydro 5 Cartridge (10)
lather-up with CO Bigelow - shave,
Finish with water, Witch Hazel
and Skin Bracer for a DFS!

Semogue 1460 on MWF
Feather in Krona
Dominica Bay Rum

Leo K said:

Monday, June 2, 2014

Schick Hydro 5 Power razor,
Schick Hydro 5 Cartridge (10)
lather-up with CO Bigelow - shave,
Finish with water, Witch Hazel
and Skin Bracer for a DFS!

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* Todd, very nice pic!

eezee said:

6/2/14

Proraso Pre Shave Cream
Speick Shave Cream
Parker Olive Wood Handle Silver Tip Badger Brush
5/8 Robert Klass, Ohligs, Prussia Straight Razor
Shave Nation (Shavex) Alum Block
Murray & Lanman Florida Water
Nivea Post Shave Balm
Nautica Blue
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* Very nice set-up!

Injector week

Razor: Schick I1
Blade: Personna
Brush: Muhle black fiber synthethic
lather: Mitchell's wool fat
Post: Pinaud

I'm on my last injector blade. Hopefully it will last the rest of this week. I've at least 7 shaves with this blade. There is no noticeable degradation so I think it might last the 14 days.

SOTD June 2, 2014

Pre: Clinique Face Bar
Soap: Tabac Stick
Brush: Turkish Horse Hair #2
Razor/Blade: Souplex OC w/ Rapira handle/Astra Green (S #1)
Post: Clinique ASB

A winning combo, every time. Nothing french in my collection I am afraid, I'll have to keep and eye out for some.

Ever Ready 200 TGNF 24mm boar brush
AOS Sandalwood tallow soap
JMP 14 razor
Tabac AS
Tabac EDT
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Pre: Village Barber oil
Soap: MdC Fougere
Brush: Custom 782sirbrian Oak handle, birth-coin & 22mm WSP HMW
Razor: Cobra Classic
Blade: Feather ProGuard (2)
Post: Myrsol antesol, followed by Village Barber balm


Another beautiful shave.

shm said:

Monday

Ikea bowl ¤ Italian Barber 2012 LE by Semogue ¤ Rotbart Monde-Extra with Derby Extra
Proraso soap ¤ Proraso AS ¤ T&H Freshman Cologne

Have a nice day, Gentlemen

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Nice!
Glad you got the email about Freshman cologne for today!

Gillette Quick Twist + Polsilver Super Iridium (3 and out)
Omega Boar Brush
Dr. Harris Windsor Shaving Soap
Thayer's Original Witch Hazel
Alpa Windsor AS

Mühle STF Travel
Valobra Stick
Feather Popular
Crystal SP

celestino said:

* Scott, I am really enjoying your outdoor pics!

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Thanks Celestino. I love taking them.....but I think I have used every inch of my backyard now. Time to up my game and so some exploring.

Great pics the last few days guys!!! Still the best thread here on B&B in my opinion