SOTD "FREE WEEK" October 10th - October 16th

Monday

'64 Tech
Kai (2)
Escali Badger
Proraso Green in Tube
Aqua Velva

That's it!

Thanks Dave and Ron!
Great start all!

Merkur 1904 open comb razor
generic DE blade
Maggards 22mm black synthetic brush
Tabac soap
Pinaud Clubman aftershave

sarimento1 said:

SOTD, Monday, October 10th, 2016

Shower + Musgo Glyce face lather and rinse
Trumper's GFT shave cream
Muehle badger brush
Ikon asymmetrical safety razor + Gillette Super Stainless blade
Cool washcloth rinse
Thayer's lemon witch hazel + Trumper's GFT cologne

http://i.imgur.com/35NHOGe.jpg​

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Super Sharp and Great Colors!!

^thanks!
enjoyed your Sudsy shave today!

sarimento1 said:

SOTD, Monday, October 10th, 2016

Shower + Musgo Glyce face lather and rinse
Trumper's GFT shave cream
Muehle badger brush
Ikon asymmetrical safety razor + Gillette Super Stainless blade
Cool washcloth rinse
Thayer's lemon witch hazel + Trumper's GFT cologne

http://i.imgur.com/35NHOGe.jpg​

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Liking the shot!!! Very nice. The brush takes the cake though... awesome.

SOTD 10/10/16

Soap: SV 70th anniversary
Brush: Simpson Persian Jar 3 Super Badger
Razor: ATT SE1 (Feather Pro)
Osma alum block
AS: SV 70th anniversary

10th OCtober Shave

Today was a "How did that happen??" Shave, near perfect BBS without trying. Great Lather off the LaToja and the Wilkinson Sword did a smooth job... great combo with the OC. Couldn't be more pleased...



Razor: RR Old Type OC
Blade: Wilkinson Sword Classic (2)
Brush: Stirling 26mm Finest
Soap: LaToja Shave Stick
AS: Witchhazel / Aqua Velva Ice Sport / Citrus ASB

I hope you have a good night Gentlemen. Wonderful pictures today from all.

BBS-1 ~ Simpsons ~ Mystic Water

Quink said:

10th OCtober Shave

Today was a "How did that happen??" Shave, near perfect BBS without trying. Great Lather off the LaToja and the Wilkinson Sword did a smooth job... great combo with the OC. Couldn't be more pleased...

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Razor: RR Old Type OC
Blade: Wilkinson Sword Classic (2)
Brush: Stirling 26mm Finest
Soap: LaToja Shave Stick
AS: Witchhazel / Aqua Velva Ice Sport / Citrus ASB

I hope you have a good night Gentlemen. Wonderful pictures today from all.

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Glad the shave went so well, JC. Looks like you have a real winning combination.

A chilly blue shave today!

Shave Secret
PAA Mentholated Ice Pre-Shave Soap
Chiseled Face Cryogen Soap
Perfecto Badger
Gillette 40s SS
Personna Blue Comfort Coated Blade
RazoRock Alum
Aqua Velva Ice Blue After Shave
Nivea Sensitive Cooling Balm

What a way to start the week! A wealth of excellent photos and verbal posts have graced these pages today. Thanks for each one, gentlemen.

The variety of our SOTDs is extraordinary. Your creativity is endless.

@Vesalio - Like your flat alignment; gives a nice perspective.
@skypsyd - Another dramatic razor shot, Dave. Nice low key colors.
@ClaudioBP - Fine closeup. Love the extreme cropping.
@shm - A very refined shot, Søren.
@Sdm84 - Nicely sundued b&w, Owen. The brush is really interesting. How does it differ?
@Cash_Stronomer - A feast of autumn colors ... a great setting, an excellent picture.
@UngerWoo - I am intrigued by this soap. I have heard that Jabonman is excellent.
@gustof - Lovely grouping. Beautiful razor; snazzy brush.
@eezee - Quality array succinctly captured. I need to dig out my Jermyn Street Collection.
@mcdig - Excellent composition, Mark. The contrasting striping and dots add a striking background. Beautiful brush!
@cmh737 - The beige backround is perfect to enhance the colors, Chris. Love that Vie-Long handle.
@blzrfn - Nicely done, Dave. Love the way the cream color is set against an almost soft blackness.
@LoungeLizard - A manly shave, Larry. Two razors, Bay Rum, a Big Al splash resting atop leather -- hard to beat!
@CT23 - Welcome back, Chris. Very handsome photo. Love the rock pedestal and the background. Nice PantaRei.
@Jnatcat - Superb POV, Will. Nicely balanced razor. Like that a/s bottle.
@sarimento1 - Accomplished shot! Great vibrant yellow! Love the fading stripes in the background.
@doc47 - Beautiful shot, Dan. Nice light reflection.
@Rusty Blade - Good overhead closeup. Like your cropping.
@sandstone - The scarlet backdrop really promotes your elements, Phil. The subtle "folds" in the background add depth. Great looking Old Type.
@Loei - Nice angle to your shot. A "cool" looking shave.
@nemo - There's an antique quality to the photo, Doug.
@noahpictures - Like the two view points, which highlight detail on your blade.
@Smattayu - The color tones are good in this shot, Eric.
@DblD - Outstanding full frame shot. The Bulldog Old Type makes a fine looking razor.
@ram57 - A princely photo of a majestic setup! The Spoiler seems to be holding up quite well.
@Hanover - That is a delicious picture, Mark. Too bad the soap and a/s don't do well as edibles.
@120inna55 - Beautiful setting for a beautiful picture, Matt.
@Rxdude - Lovely soft focus b&w of a stately shave.
@Quink - Very pleasant tableau, JC. Nice bloom on the Stirling. Love your Aqua Velva bottle.
@CT23 - Another beauty, Chris! Great autumn colors. You caught the sunlight just right. Like the handle on the Simpson.
@Smooth Steve - Great blue tone to your photo. I'd say that was a super chilly shave ... and a good one.
@nikonNUTT - Excellent portrait of a shave! Beautiful razor and case.

I sincerely hope that everyone has had a fine day. Tomorrow brings another work day for most.

One of the best things about the morrow is that it will probably include a shave. If you are so inclined please try to have an exceptional shave ... and share with us.

Have a fine rest of your evening gents. Be seeing you!

ronweston said:

@ram57 - A princely photo of a majestic setup! The Spoiler seems to be holding up quite well.

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Thanks Ron. I'm looking forward to tomorrow's shave. I have yet to get less than 18 shaves out of a spoiler. Great blade for me.

ronweston said:

What a way to start the week! A wealth of excellent photos and verbal posts have graced these pages today. Thanks for each one, gentlemen.

The variety of our SOTDs is extraordinary. Your creativity is endless.


@Rxdude - Lovely soft focus b&w of a stately shave.


I sincerely hope that everyone has had a fine day. Tomorrow brings another work day for most.

One of the best things about the morrow is that it will probably include a shave. If you are so inclined please try to have an exceptional shave ... and share with us.

Have a fine rest of your evening gents. Be seeing you!

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thanks Ron. Was going to be a rare morning shave for me, but called off due to excessive snoozing. Glad you like the mug I use for soaking my brushes. That and the bowl are pieces my mom made in pottery class, one day I'll ask her to make a bowl with ridges!

Rxdude said:

thanks Ron. Was going to be a rare morning shave for me, but called off due to excessive snoozing. Glad you like the mug I use for soaking my brushes. That and the bowl are pieces my mom made in pottery class, one day I'll ask her to make a bowl with ridges!

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That's neat! Great to have a mug/bowl that someone has made for you.

ram57 said:

Thanks Ron. I'm looking forward to tomorrow's shave. I have yet to get less than 18 shaves out of a spoiler. Great blade for me.

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That sounds quite promising about the spoiler. I have some but have only used one once. Nice to know they are that good.

I’ve been doing a little speed shaving the last couple of days, which have been yielding some close, comfortable shaves (CCS).



After showering …

Pre-shave: Nope
Razor: 1961 Gillette 195 Adjustable "Fat Boy” (WTG = 5 & ATG = 5)
Blade: Gillette Wilkinson Sword (3)
Brush: Nope
Soap / Cream: Cremo Cooling
Water: Cold
Alum Block: Nope
Post Shave: Thayer's Witch Hazel with Aloe & Thayer’s
Aftershave Balm: Nope
Aftershave: Chiseled Face Groomatorium Summer Storm