SOTD "FREE WEEK" September 12th - September 18th, 2016

Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft
Lather: Taylor of Old Bond Street Grapefruit Shaving Cream
Aftershave: Clubman Citrus Musk

Monday
Prep: Warm Shower-Stirling Bath Soap-Scots Pine Sheep
Soap: Maggard Limes & Bergamot
Razor: Gillette Red Tip Super Speed
Blade: Gillette 70’s “Spoiler” Super Stainless (3)
Brush: John’s Brushes Silvertip-22mmx48mm
Aftershave: Proraso Green

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

Maggard Limes & Bergamot today. 20 seconds to load the JB Silvertip. Easy, thick, slick, lather. Gillette “Spoiler” SS in the Red Tip. Excellent smooth, close, shave. I finished with Proraso Green aftershave.

Bob

Razor: Red Imp
Strop: TM Fast Bridal
Soap: Cella
Brush: Vie-Long 13061M
Aftershave: Cella
Balm: Cella
Talc: Clubman

Merkur 1904 open comb razor
Astra Super Platinum blade
Maggards 22mm black synthetic brush
Nivea Sensitive Shaving Cream
Skin Bracer aftershave

After showering:

Pre-shave: Shave Secret
Razor: 1961 Gillette 195 Adjustable "Fat Boy” (WTG = 7, XTG = 5 & ATG = 3)
Blade: Personna
Brush: Patriotic, Bi-centennial handle with a 24mm TGN Finest knot
Soap: Chiseled Face Summer Storm
Post Shave: Thayer's Witch Hazel with Aloe
Aftershave: Chiseled Face Summer Storm
Result: A BBS shave with which my wife was well pleased!

Thanks Dave! And great start all!

Good Evening All.
Thanks for the mention last night Ron

SOTD
9/12/2016

Brush: La Maison du Barbier
Soap: PannaCrema "Nostalgia"
Razor: Merkur "Progress"
Blade: Persona "Lab Blue"
Witch hazel: Dickinson's
After shave: Tcheon Fung Sing "Uncle Walter"
Face cream: Nivea Man

This has been an excellent day of striking photographs and informative posts, gentlemen. Thanks to everyone.

@ram57 - The bowl strikes again! What's the Captain's Choice test soap like?
@SpeedyPC - Still loving the soap, I imagine.
@skypsyd - Not only does the blade look legendary ... the whole shave does, Dave.
@Cash_Stronomer - Ah, the road less traveled ... the razor and brush seem to belong together ... really nice!
@Sdm84 - Like your lineup ... Pinaud is good any day.
@UngerWoo - Great brush. Is Jamestown Gentlemen tobacco scented?
@blexa - The chubby seals the deal on a fine looking shave!
@cmh737 - Sublime photo, Chris ... again, my envy is notched.
@eezee - Fine elements nicely presented.
@CT23 - Beauteously done, Chris, so warm and inviting ... sorry I missed the Flying Mango....
@nikonNUT - Quality shot.
@Doug57 - The red prevails! Nice choices, Doug.
@shm - On target, Søren!
@imcndn - Good closeup.
@Bobcat - The vintage blades seem to work well for you, Bob.
@blzrfn - Great looking handle on the iKon, fantastic vintage A&F, Dave, all captured in a very appealing photo.
@Bengkia369 - Love the color and reflection in the pic. The Semogue looks well broken in.
@Jnatcat - It's great to have an all Cella shave. How is the aftershave and balm?
@doc47 - Luxurious picture and shave, Dan.
@sarimento1 - Lovely, bright, colorful photo.
@ram57 - Oh, man, another beautiful bowl! Fine looking shave you've got planned.
@DabblinRazors - Very good close in shot with great reflection.
@DblD - Excellent POV. Eye-catching Ever Ready.
@sandstone - Really love single color merged fore- and background shots when done well. And, well done, Phil.
@Moustache - So much I like about this shot: selective color, framing, cropping and that beautiful SE!
@Hanover - Another accomplished photo, Mark!
@TheKushFather - Nice picture honed to the essentials.
@noahpictures - Finely composed photo. Love your cropping.

Looking forward to Tuesday's SOTDs. Have a great rest of your evening, gents.

Dagwoodz said:

SOTD - Monday, 12 September, 2016 - Chiseled Face Groomatorium Midnight Stag Day 2

Prep: hot shower, Lucky Tiger Facial Scrub
Pre-shave: Baume.be Pre-shave Gel, hot towel
Razor: ’55 Gillette Super Speed Red Tip
Blade: Personna Red (4)
Brush: Simpson Colonel X2L in best
Soap: Chiseled Face Groomatorium – Midnight Stag
Bowl: The Shaving Place mountain blue glazed lather bowl
Post-shave: alum, cold towel, Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel
Aftershave: Fine Green Vetiver AS
Fragrance: 4711 Classic Eau de Cologne
Album of the Day: Dave Matthews Band – Some Devil
Song of the Day: Dodo
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Phenomenal Shave and start to the week! Great photos everyone!​

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It does look like a phenomenal shave, Josh. I meant to ask yesterday what you thought of the Midnight Stag.

Zipp said:

Brush: La Maison du Barbier
Soap: PannaCrema "Nostalgia"
Razor: Merkur "Progress"
Blade: Persona "Lab Blue"
Witch hazel: Dickinson's
After shave: Tcheon Fung Sing "Uncle Walter"
Face cream: Nivea Man

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Very nice subtle shot. Like the inclusion of the nostalgic portrait within the photo.