SOTD October 9nd - October 15th

**AACJ** · 10-08-2006, 09:33 PM

SMF I Shave Brush
Merkur Classic Razor with Feather DE blade
Crabtree and Evelyn Sandalwood Shave Cream

Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet Cologne

**madmedic** · 10-09-2006, 12:30 AM

Merkur HD/Israeli Blade
Vulfix #18
C&E Nomad Soap
Alum Block
T&H Classic A/S Balm

Sensational Indulgences Leather Cologne

Brian

**rafikz** · 10-09-2006, 01:01 AM

Florena shave cream

M3 razor

Nivea Mild A/S balm
Proraso pre/post
Hawaiian Tropic Aloe lotion (Aloe, coca butter, avocado oil, and other goodies )

**rtaylor61** · 10-09-2006, 01:06 AM

Merkur HD Classic
Savile Row 208
Col. Conk Almond Shaving Soap (3 passes)
Appearances for Men Cleanse-N-Shave (4th pass)
Appearances for Men Daily Defenes Gel

Randy

**Stauff** · 10-09-2006, 01:12 AM

Trumper coconut cream
Chubby 1 super
Merkur Progress w/Euro Gillette blade
Proraso liquid AS
GFT coral Skin food

**dszpiro** · 10-09-2006, 03:47 AM

Monday:

Proraso pre-shave (in the shower)
Arko Commando
E&J C&E large brush
Gillette Aristocrat Adjustable
Derby Extra (day 1; three pass shave)
Musgo Real ASB
Old Spice A/S

This was my first use of the Arko Commando. I was very pleased with how quickly it whips up into a big, rich lather.

In fact, I probably left a little bit too much water in the brush before I began. For anyone trying this, I recommend that you shake your brush out a little more than usual and then add water as necessary while whipping it.

Cheers,

**dj88onmc** · 10-09-2006, 04:52 AM

Proraso Pre/Post
Taylor's Lavender Cream
Savile Row 3124
Merkur LH and Feather Blade, day 2
Thayers Rose WH
Old Spice Low Alcohol Gel A/S

YMMV, but after 6 months or so of use, I love the Long Handle Classic....it has become my go-to piece. For me, it works better than all the Gillettes, GEMS, and other Merkurs in my collection. It consistently provides the best all around shaves, no matter the blade, cream or soap used. Just the perfect handle length, balance, and weight make it the "right stuff".

**tu00tf** · 10-09-2006, 05:04 AM

- Proraso Pre/Post in shower
- Palmolive Red Tube
- Proraso boar brush
- 40's super speed w/ Derby extra (2nd use)
- alum block
- Thayer's rose
- Coral Skin Food

Sorry, no picture today. I'm late.

**crackstar** · 10-09-2006, 05:22 AM

Wilkinson Sword brush
Dovo straight razor
Wilkinson Sword black bowl shave soap
St-Ives Intensive Relief moisturizer
Givenchy Gentleman edt

Jeff

**ada8356** · 10-09-2006, 06:05 AM

Monday:

Merkur HD w/ Sharp (Thanks Joe!)
Vulfix 2234
Taylor's Mr. Taylor
Alum
Thayer's Rose WH
QED Aftershave Skin Conditioner
Baxter ASB

Wonderful BBS today.

I'll need a few more shaves with the Sharp to have an opinion... initially I really like it. However, like the Feather, it might end up being TOO sharp (it's not nearly as sharp as the Feather though).

**madmedic** · 10-09-2006, 06:42 AM

Originally Posted by ada8356

Monday:I'll need a few more shaves with the Sharp to have an opinion... initially I really like it. However, like the Feather, it might end up being TOO sharp (it's not nearly as sharp as the Feather though).

Interesting comment. I am still working my way through my razor collection and Sharp blades. During the past week I have tried them in both a Gold Tech and a standard 1951 Tech. I would regard these razors as being quite tame.....however they were both more agressive when using a Sharp blade. Perhaps the blade thickness has something to do with it. Anyways.....in both cases I obtained EXTREMELY close shaves.

Brian

**srajguru** · 10-09-2006, 06:06 AM

Coral skin food - pre shave
Caswell-Massey 1752 Sandal wood - a very different Sandalwood scent.
Gillette Superspeed with a Feather razor blade
DaVinci water spray after face wash
Taylors Sandalwood ASB

B&B cologne--
A great smooth shave- a fantastic way to begin a Monday.

**Dennis** · 10-09-2006, 06:13 AM

1935 Gillette Tech Coronation
Fresh Derby
SR 3118
Honeybee Soap (dunno the flavor)
Alum
GFT Coral Skin Food
Floris JF

**TomH** · 10-09-2006, 10:40 AM

Monday:

-Merkur 23c w. Gillette Blue blade
-SCS brush
-Palmolive Classic shaving cream
-Mennen Skin Bracer Original A/S
-OLIVIA's A/S balm

Thomas

**webguru24** · 10-09-2006, 11:11 AM

Proraso Pre Shave
'50s Gillette SS w/Derby (2)
C&E BB Brush
Proraso Green Tube
Adidas a/s

**Shane** · 10-09-2006, 11:18 AM

Pacific Shaving Oil
Mühle-Pinsel 23mm Silvertip
Gillete Fatboy w/ Fresh Derby
C&E Sienna Cream
Thayer's Peach Witch Hazel
Nancy Boy A/S Gel

Shane

**19george** · 10-09-2006, 02:07 PM

Merkur HD/Feather
SR 208
Taylor's Avacado
Qed Da Vinci Water
Nivea ASB

**tjkirch** · 10-09-2006, 03:38 PM

Merkur 1904 w/ Israeli blade (day 3)
SR-204 brush
Em's Place pre-shave oil
T&H Ultimate Comfort cream
QED alum bar
Em's Place Strengthening splash
T&H Ultimate Comfort ASB

T&H Clubman EdT

Love that Clubman.

**TimmyBoston** · 10-09-2006, 09:37 PM

Monday

HD - IP 4th Use
3118
Proraso Pre/Post
Taylor's Avocado
Alum Block
Musgo Real A/S Splash

Tonight I am very happy this was my first bbs in all directions shave with no nicks. Also my first time with Musgo Real, which I really like. Thanks Joel for the recommendation.