SOTD "FREE WEEK" October 17th - October 23rd, 2016

Sunday Shave

Razor: 6/8 Union Razor Cutlery Co.
Soap: First Canadian Grand Valley Vetiver
AS: TOBS Mr. Taylor

Merkur 1904 open comb razor
generic DE blade
Maggards 24mm marble handle synthetic brush
Tabac soap
Skin Bracer aftershave

Sunday SOTD

Took my newly aquired Antique Store find out for a spin... It cleaned up so well. Looks almost like someone way back when had a few shaves with it and then tossed it into a drawer... Chrome is almost spotless (a few very small dark spots on the handle knurling). Gave a fantastic shave!!!



Razor: Gillette Tech
Blade: Gillette Platinum Plus (3)
Brush: Stirling 26mm Synthetic
Soap: Palmolive
AS: Witchhazel / Old Spice / Nivea ASB

Hope everybody had a great Sunday!!

Razor: Craftsman Wedge, followed by EJ 89 w/Personna Red (still figuring out how to shave under my chin with SR)
Brush: EJ Badger
Cream: CE Sweet Almond Oil
A/S: Witch Hazel and Brut
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This afternoon I was going through my shaving drawer to retrieve a receptacle for the puck of Haslinger Schafmilch that should arrive tomorrow. In the process I found a cork in the drawer that I put there some time ago to try running the razor blade through it to make it smoother. So, I ran the Gillette 7 O’clock Super Stainless through the cork a few times and put the cork back into the drawer and the razor blade into the razor for this evening.

Later this evening, I whipped up some super rich, creamy lather with a combination of Taylor of Old Bond Street Jermyn Street that had been neglected for quite some time and just a bit a Cremo Cooling to add a touch of brisk freshness. After painting the visage, the razor did just glide through the three days of growth. After two passes and a little cleanup I overshot the intended CCS and ended up with a DFS and my face feels great.

After showering …
Pre-shave: Shave Secret
Razor: Edwin Jagger DE89
Blade: Gillette 7 O’clock Super Stainless
Brush: Patriotic, Bi-centennial handle with a 24mm TGN Finest knot
Soap / Cream: Taylor of Old Bond Street Jermyn Street & Cremo Cooling
Water: Cold
Alum Block: Yes, with no wincing.
Post Shave: Thayer's Witch Hazel with Aloe & Thayer’s
Aftershave Balm: Taylor of Old Bond Street Jermyn Street
Aftershave: Taylor of Old Bond Street Jermyn Street

Cash_Stronomer said:

Thanks Ron! Sadly, the Ivory is just a package.

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I started to ask if the soap came with the box....

SOTD 10/23/16

SV Sunday

SV Felce Aromatica
Simpson Persian Jar 3 super badger
Hart Steel 6/8 round point
Osma alum block
SV Felce Aromatica

ronweston said:

I started to ask if the soap came with the box....

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That one didn't, but I lucked into a mid forties Camay a couple weeks ago that you'd swear just came from the store.

Sunday Night

'64 Tech
Kai (7)
Vulfix Badger
TOBS Coconut
Mennen Afta

Another great shave tonight.
I like this combo of ingredients...
The Coconut scent of this cream and the richness is fantastic!
The Afta is good old school balm... even to use daily ,it smells really good.
The blade can go for a lot longer, I may transfer it to an adjustable for
its future shaves.

Cash_Stronomer said:

That one didn't, but I lucked into a mid forties Camay a couple weeks ago that you'd swear just came from the store.

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Sunday has been a wondrous day at SOTD, gentlemen. Photographs of uncommon beauty and word descriptions of marvelous shaves.

Thanks to all the photographers and text posters; it is you who makes SOTD what it is.

@alfredus - Spectacular shot. Love the receeding background.
@skypsyd - Like that application very much, Dave. Great upward angle.
@Tenergy - Excellent photo, Valeri.
@Jnatcat - How do you like the Old Spice soap, Will?
@caus24 - Fine closeup. Great cropping.
@ClaudioBP - Another interesting shot.
@ChrisVanMeer - Welcome. Nice diagonal photo.
@Clint64 - Good composition. Lighting is very good.
@razorguy - Lovely POV. The razor is a beauty.
@UngerWoo - Superb close-in pic. Like the placement of the razor.
@Cash_Stronomer - That's an intriguing shot. Very interesting lighting. Love the pedestal.
@Bobcat - Bravo, Bob!
@jfim88 - Captivating picture. Fine textured support for your elements. Nice background.
@mcdig - Magisterial photo, Mark.
@lindyhop66 - Striking presentation. One fine looking razor.
@DblD - The NEW Deluxe is a stunner! Hansome looking shave.
@blzrfn - An awesome picture, Dave! Exceptional milieu in color, context and arrangement. Beautiful razor and NOS blades.
@Hanover - Nicely done, Mark, with close focus on the razor and aftershave ... and then softness....
@doc47 - Fine capture of a top notch shave, Dan.
@Dagwoodz - Very nice layout, Josh. Really like that brush handle.
@eezee - Accomplished photo of another enviable shave.
@Vesalio - Splendid arrangement with open razor. Pattern of the chair seat is a great backdrop.
@cmh737 - Sharply done, Chris. Lovely. Those Avon bottles are somehing else!
@Smooth Steve - Like your staggered alignment for the shot. Looks like a fine lather from the Amici.
@sarimento1 - Gorgeous photo. I'd say Dave's soap is a winner; that lather is hard to beat!
@LoungeLizard - Neat overhead shot, Larry. What's the soap like?
@nikonNUT - Good to have a consolation like Leviathan and your blade.
@Sdm84 - Magnificient photo, Owen! The multicolored (glass?) backdrop is spectacular.
@Quink - Glad the Tech gave you a fine shave, JC. There should be many more to come.
@meanpr - Has the looks of a fine shave.
@DabblinRazors - So you think the corking helped, Eddie? Maybe I'll try adding a little Cremo to some of my soaps.
@Rxdude - Nice subdued perspective shot.


Hope everyone's weekend has been a good one.

As always, I'll be closing the thread in a while and opening a new one.

Have a good rest of your evening, gents. See you tomorrow.

Thanks Ron, Dave, Gentlemen!
Awesome week all