Shower or Shave April 30 - May 6

[rick]

...........well?

[Baloosh]

Off to bed right after I post this... just got done deciding what I'm going to use when I wake up (in about ohhh.. 3 hours or so :eek: :mad: :confused: )

Hot shower
Proraso Pre-Post at end of shower
B&B Finest Ebony
'63 Fatboy w/ Sharps blade (Day 1)
Tabac soap
Warm water rinse
Cold water rinse
Aqua Velva A/S splash
Cold water rinse
Anherb A/S Milk + Mama Bear's Summer A/S Milk Peppermint w/ Menthol == :cool:
YSL Rive Gauche EdT

And on a somewhat related side note: I'm having a hard time using anything other than my Fatboy. Nothing gets as close, with as little irritation. Is it the weight of the razor? Is it the geometry of the head angle? Is it the thickness of the handle? Don't know. But something about it is magical...

[madmedic]

Feather Portable
Israeli Blade
Shavemac 23mm Pure Badger Brush
Mitchell's Woolfat Soap
Alum Block
Anherb Aftershave Conditioner

LT Piver Vetvier EDT

Great start to the Week

[DragonBoy]

Monday 30th

Merkur LongHandled Classic
Derby Extra
Muehle Pinsel Super
De Vergulde Hand Ss

Man AS

Ocean EdT

[crackstar]

Omega brush
Parker 22R/Sharp day 3
Palmolive Sensitive shaving cream (from Romania)
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Aqua Velva a/shave

a quickie, but a goodie! Now, off to the office. :(

[Jim]

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/11343/SOTD_043007.jpg
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[Smedley]

Hot shower
Hot water on C&E Best Badger, rub on face
C&E Best Badger
C&E Almond Cream
SS/Feather
Alum block
Booster Bay Rum AS
DR Harris Aftershave Milk
C&E Sienna EDT


After three days growth, a superb shave! :cool:

[Edcculus]

I havent posted in this section for a while, so here goes.

Merkur Slant w/gillette
C&E Best Badger Brush
MB Giovanni's Tuscan Memories SS
witch hazel splash
Aqua Velva A/S
L'Occitane Eau des 4 Voleurs EdT


I skipped the alum block today, just to see if there was any real difference. I replaced it with a witch hazel splash. The only thing I'm noticing is that my face doesnt feel as dry, and I havent used an ASB yet. Probably won't need to. I might be onto something here...

I forgot how much I love Mama Bear's original Giovanni's Tuscan Memories soap too. I've neglected it since I've gotten new toys like the Florena and St. James creams. The smell is perfect, and it lathers like no other.

[qhsdoitall]

Tweezerman Badger Brush - Poor thing got one whiff of the soap and started shedding.
Merkur Futur/Derby (3)
QEDman Vetiver Soap - Talk about a strong scent! I wasn't sure if I was going to like this one but it mellowed out after I put it on.
Thayer's Witch Hazel, Alcohol, Aloe Aftershave
Ogallala Bay Rum Aftershave - I threw this on about 20 minutes after the shave. I didn't need a balm.

Result: 4.6/5.0 BBS with no real backtalk from the Thayer's. The QED soap did a really nice job of protecting even with the Derby. The Derby's don't do as well as the Feathers. I'm going to have to revisit all the blades since I have my techniques down and can make some better evaluations.

[rick]

I havent posted in this section for a while, so here goes.
The smell is perfect, and it lathers like no other.


I think I speak for ALL of us when I say......

"Thank You for your support" !!
Keep em coming. :cool:

[moviemaniac]

Monday:

Gillette Tech
Red Personna
Kent BK4
Trumper CSF / PRE
Wilkinson SC aloe vera
alum
Floid
Anherb ASC
Esteban Secrete Afrique EDT

Great shave - great scent :)

[Stauff]

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/11343/SOTD_043007.jpg
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Beautiful really. :D

Similar shave for me today:

Speick Superlather :drool
Wilkinson PB brush
Merkur HD
Speick AS
Coral skin food

[SSLSTudio...]

Today was one of those shaves where everything falls in its place.
I think not having shaved on Sunday did contribute to a closer shave aswell.

- Brush Teeth -> Put on Scent from Heaven Shave oil quite some oil on the beard to start weaken it.
->> Get some breakfast going mind you this is 2PM when I was doing this all...

-> Take smoothie and eggs upstairs while having breakfast play some pacman game at TSD while the beard weakens further oh goodie beat my own hi score while im at it. oh that was fun .....

Shower Aramis Shampoo + VGH Bath Soap.


Kent BK8 baths in hotwater...
Proraso bowl
Gillette N066 /Fresh Derby Extra /3 passes
Old Spice
Cold Water splash.

Then grab the Scent From heaven Peach Scrub
Cold water
Anherb Gel

Let face dry..
Floris Santal a/s balm
Floris Santal EDT.

This is pure pampering.......::

[TraderJoe]

Shower/Pre:
Dr. Haushcka Cleansing Milk
Oregon Soap Co. Patchouli Bath Soap

Shave:
Almond Oil
SWING Razor
Schick DE
SR 3226
Aramis Shave Soap

Post:
Warm Water
Cold Water
Aramis Aftershave Splash
Cold Water
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Dr. Haushcka's Quince Day Cream

Aramis EDT

[johnniegold]

in the shower:

Clubman Shampoo
C&E Sandalwood soap

at the sink:

'53 Gillette SS/7 a.m (1)
SR 3226
Tabac s/s
warm water rinse
touch up with disposable Gillette
cold water splash
Thayers Lavender w/h
Tabac a/s
Tabac deo
Tabac edc

[Mottern Man]

Today. :D :D

[Mottern Man]

Rest of the week! :D :D :D

Going to rotate the Booster decants with matching J.M. Fraser's cream

[TraderJoe]

-------> :signs154

[Baloosh]

Rest of the week! :D :D :D

Going to rotate the Booster decants with matching J.M. Fraser's cream

:happy088

Sorry about not being able to color-coordinate the splashes to the bottles. All they had at my Target was blue, and white. So the Polar Ice was good to go, but the rest of them had to be in white bottles. ;)

Glad they arrived safe and sound!

[Kingpepper]

Avon Driven pre shave scrub
C&E BBB
Gillette Milord with Derby day 3
KMF Lavender SC
Aqua Velva Classic
Avon Wild Country ASC

:happy005

[rick]

Shave:
Super Small Faux Horn Rooney 3/1
Slim + Derby [#1S (4P+TU)]
KMF unsmelly cream PreLather
MamaBear Rosewood Soap in.......MossScuttle !! :D
AquaVelva Musk AS Splash
RNB AS spritz
RNB ASB w/ essence of AVMusk
Knize Ten EdT
********************************
Cool pix Gents !
A+ for Rene :happy096

[madmedic]

Feather Portable
Israeli Blade
Shavemac 23mm in Pure Badger
C&E Nomad Shaving Soap
Alum Block
Charles Tyrwhitt Cedar and Lemon Aftershave Balm

L'Occitane Eau du Badian EDT

[moviemaniac]

Tuesday:

Slim Adjustable
Rapira Platinum Lux blade day 3
Kent BK4
Trumpers CSF / PRE
Susies Sweet Honey Almond SS
Old Spice
QED ASC

[crackstar]

Omega brush
Gillette adjustable/new Sharp
De Vergulde Hand shaving soap bowl
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Drakkar Noir edt

a little experiment today, the Gillette adjustable gave me a very good shave, but I don't find it as forgiving as a Parker.

[Stauff]

GFT coconut oil soap (incredible shaver, awesome skincare :drool )
MP pure badger (ultimate soap brush)
HD
Harris AS milk (scent of the coconut came back after a minute or so, very nice indeed :cool: )

Same combo tomorrow - will use Arlington milk instead. (coconut+citrus = =))

[Jim]

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http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/11343/SOTD_050107.jpg

[Baloosh]

Hot shower
Proraso Pre-Post at end of shower
B&B Finest Ebony
'63 Fatboy w/ Derby Extra blade (Day 2)
TGQ Leatherneck soap
Warm water rinse
Cold water rinse
DR Harris Sandalwood A/S splash
Cold water rinse
QED Lemon Verbena Hydrosol
Baxter's of California A/S balm
YSL Rive Gauche EdT

[msandoval858]

Merkur Slant Razor
Feather Blade
Simpsons Duke 2 Best
Coates Rose Cream
Taylor Shaving Shop AS (carefull poured from broken bottle)

[Smedley]

Hot shower
eShave hot water scrub
Wilkinson Blue Bowl "soap"
eShave Pure Badger
40's Aristo/Euro Gillette
Witch hazel
Royall Lime AS
Body Shop Razor Relief
L'Occitane Vetyver EDT


Good shave, but I know why I have moved past the Wilkinson. :D

[Lyrt]

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/11795/SOTD_07_05_01.JPG

[SSLSTudio...]

its 4 pm ...lets shave.....

Kent BK8
Lavendor SC (Israel)
Gillette 66 /Derby Extra 2nd/ 2.5 passes.
Axe A/s (bought it from during my holiday in Sweden pre wetshave era :o )
Anherb Gel
GFT Skinfood
Aramis 1 spritz chest.

ps

Nice Frozen in Time pic from Lyrt.......
if you had a nice Cowboy hat somewhere in the Pic it would have made it better like a Stil image from some old Wild Western Times.

[Edcculus]

Super Bay Rum Day

Ogallala Bay Rum soap in shower

Shave
Merkur Slant w/gillette
C&E Best Badger
Ed's Bay Rum W/a Twist Superlather (http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1257) :drool
witch hazel splash
TOBS Bay Rum A/S
SCS Bay Rum w/a Twist EDT

[TraderJoe]

Shower/Pre:
Dr. Haushcka Cleansing Milk
Oregon Soap Co - F.G. Clay Bath Soap

Shave:
Almond Oil
Feather "Portable"
Feather DE
Kent BK4
OLIVIA Churchill Crema* :drool

Post:
Warm Water
Cold Water
Aramis Aftershave Splash
Cold Water
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Dr. Haushcka's Quince Day Cream

Aramis EDT

*Shame on me for not using the Olivia Crema more often, the lather is incredible, the shave impeccable. :happy088

[qhsdoitall]

Burt's Bees Shampoo, Conditioner & Deep Pore Scrub
Ogallala Bay Rum & Sandalwood Bath Soap

Merkur HD Classic Gold/7AM (1)
Omega Boar Brush
Ogallala Bay Rum, Sage & Cedar Soap (Note: This is not a lathering soap. It's slick, cushioning and smells real nice but your best bet is to put it on your face with a brush and then use a wet hand and smooth it. Water is your friend. You shouldn't be disappointed.

Ogallala Bay Rum Aftershave
Ogallala Special Reserve Double Strength Bay Rum Cologne

Result: 4.6/5.0 Near BBS and no irritation. I had tried about 6-7 different ways to pull lather out of these soaps without success. I changed my approach and treated it like a no lather/brushless cream. I'm glad I did. It worked out great that way.

[DragonBoy]

Tuesday 1st

Gillette Super Adjustable ShortHandle
Derby Extra
Muehle Pinsel Super
Erasmic Stick

Aco AS

Glacier EdT

One of those day when nothing feels good :mad: Rather crappy shave - a bit hurried too..
Oh well - there is always Tomorrow !

[qhsdoitall]

One of those day when nothing feels good :mad: Rather crappy shave - a bit hurried too..
Oh well - there is always Tomorrow !

Here's to a better shave tomorrow!

[DragonBoy]

Here's to a better shave tomorrow!

Ill drink to that :rofl

It will be better tomorrow.. Im already thinking about what to use.. Ill think Ill go back to basics.. HD, MamaBear, you know - the good and easy stuff.. :cool:

Thanks for the thought.. Feels good..

[qhsdoitall]

It's funny how once we were hooked on this we started to look forward to our next shave. I shave in the morning and then when I'm putting my stuff away, I scan everything to see what I want for tomorrow and pull it to the front. Unless, of course, I change my mind during the next 24 hours because of a whim or more likely someone here posts how great their shave came out and you want to try that. :D

[TraderJoe]

It's funny how once we were hooked on this we started to look forward to our next shave. I shave in the morning and then when I'm putting my stuff away, I scan everything to see what I want for tomorrow and pull it to the front. Unless, of course, I change my mind during the next 24 hours because of a whim or more likely someone here posts how great their shave came out and you want to try that. :D

Same here,

+ I go through shaving withdrawal in the evening :mad: :happy001

[johnniegold]

in the shower:

Speick soap
Clubman Shampoo
Nivea Double Action Face Wash

at the sink:

'53 Gillette SS/7a.m (2)
EJ Medium Silvertip
Clubman Hair Tonic
Proraso pre post
eshave white tea s/c
warm water rinse
touch up with disposable Gillette
cold water splash
Thayers Lavender w/h
Speick a/s
C&E Sienna edt

[jnich67]

Tue

Shower:
TGQ Blackberry/Sage soap
MB's Rosemary/Mint shampoo

Shave:
Vulfix BB
Pre de Provence soap
Tony Miller #1 RL strop
Challenge 5/8 SP
T&H Trafalger a/s


Jordan

[TraderJoe]

This "bud"'s for you Doc :D:

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u239/TraderJoe_album/SOTD030207.jpg

[qhsdoitall]

I forgot, who made up the fire & ice cream?

[Bronco]

Tuesday
Shower- Penningtons of Bath triple milled Lime moisturising soap

Shave-
Honeybee Spa Lavender Soap
Omega Boar Brush
Late 40's SS
Tesco Blade
Lumene ASB

Not bad!

[TraderJoe]

I forgot, who made up the fire & ice cream?

:confused: not sure :confused: :happy001 ::

[crackstar]

yikes! Where did they get that brand name from????

[Mottern Man]

My Booster Polar Ice Story

Well Nice Aftershave very mild, no burn but no cooling either I was really hoping for that.

[Mottern Man]

Joe!

How did it feel to be me for a day? :D

[DragonBoy]

Wednesday 2nd

Proraso Pre

Merkur 34c HD
Derby Extra
Muehle Pinsel Silvertip
MamaBear Oakleaves & Acorns Ss

Alum
Rebel AS

TOOBS Shaving Shop Cologne

Superior BBSshave.. A bit of concentration and all falls to the right places - Wow!!
Shaves like this is why we all care !!

HAPPY SHAVING GENTLEMEN!!

[moviemaniac]

Merkur HD
Feather day 4
MP best badger
Trumpers CSF / PRE
Grandpa's Wonder Pine Tar Soap
Swiss Pitralon
Provence Sante ASB

An interesting, oldschool shave today - Grandpa's soap doesn't create a great lather but it gives a good shave nonetheless :cool:

[johnniegold]

in the shower:

C&E Sandalwood soap
Clubman shampoo
Nivea Double Action Face Wash
Clubman Hair Tonic

at the sink:

'53 Gillette SS/7a.m (3)
C&E Super Badger
Proraso pre post
Trumpers Sandalwood s/c
warm water rinse
touch up with disposable Gillette
cold water splash
alum
Thayers Lavender w/h
DR Harris Sandalwood a/s
Floris Sandalwood edt

[Baloosh]

Hot shower
Proraso Pre-Post at end of shower
B&B Finest Ebony
'63 Fatboy w/ 7am blade (Day 2)
TOBS Lemon and Lime cream
Warm water rinse
Cold water rinse
DR Harris Sandalwood A/S splash
Cold water rinse
QED Peppermint Hydrosol
Anherb A/S Milk + Mama Bear's Summer A/S Milk Peppermint w/ Menthol
Ungaro Ungaro III EdT

[crackstar]

Omega brush
Parker 22R/new Sharp
MB Lavender shaving soap
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Dolce & Gabbana Pour Homme edt

today, a beautiful, comfortable shave--that Parker really does the trick for me! :D :D

[Bronco]

Week of fidelity-

Shower- Penningtons of Bath triple milled Lime moisturising soap

Shave-
Honeybee Spa Lavender Soap
Omega Boar Brush
Late 40's SS
Tesco Blade- shave # 3, noticed a little tugging.
Lumene ASB

[TraderJoe]

Hot shower
Proraso Pre-Post at end of shower
B&B Finest Ebony
'63 Fatboy w/ 7am blade (Day 2)
TOBS Lemon and Lime cream
Warm water rinse
Cold water rinse
DR Harris Sandalwood A/S splash
Cold water rinse
QED Peppermint Hydrosol
Anherb A/S Milk + Mama Bear's Summer A/S Milk Peppermint w/ Menthol
Ungaro Ungaro III EdT

Yo Duder! I see you're sporting a new avatar. No, you HAVE an avatar. Cool :happy088

[Baloosh]

Word, yo.

I'm also going to start using my digital camera more often. My SOTD posts can use some flair... 30 pieces of flair, is the minimum.. to be exact. :D

Just don't expect me to be all Lyrt'ed up and post awesome, surreal, professional pics.

Down and dirty are my pictures... just like I like my women. ;)

[Smedley]

Hot shower
Hot water wash with B&B Horn Super Finest
MB Attar of Roses Cream
B&B Horn Super Finest
40s Aristo/Euro Gillette
Witch hazel
Aqua Velva Ice Blue
SCS Aged Leather Aftershave Milk
C&E Sienna EDT


A morning for pampering myself, and it worked!

[qhsdoitall]

Ogallala Bay Rum & Sandalwood Bath Soap
Burt's Bees Deep Cleansing Cream - Too much bee's wax again. I need to move on with my other stuff for pre-shave facial cleaners. I'll use the Burt's at night or in combo with something.

Merkur HD Classic Gold/7AM (2)
Mama Bear Mayan Gold SS
Alum Block
Proraso pre-post

SCS Bay Rum with a Twist EDT

Result: 4.0/5.0 BBS and all that. The wax from the facial wash slowed the razor down on the first pass. More drag than I liked.

I use Nivea Sensitive Skin Facial Wash or Nancy Boy on other days. Anybody have some other good facial washes?

[rick]

Word, yo.

I'm also going to start using my digital camera more often. My SOTD posts can use some flair... 30 pieces of flair, is the minimum.. to be exact. :D

Just don't expect me to be all Lyrt'ed up and post awesome, surreal, professional pics.

Down and dirty are my pictures... just like I like my women. ;)


ummmmm.
That should be "37" pieces.
************************************************** *******
Joanna: You know what, Stan, if you want me to wear 37 pieces of flair, like your pretty boy over there, Brian, why don't you just make the minimum 37 pieces of flair?
Stan, Chotchkie's Manager: Well, I thought I remembered you saying that you wanted to express yourself.
Joanna: Yeah. You know what, yeah, I do. I do want to express myself, okay. And I don't need 37 pieces of flair to do it.
************************************************** *******
Thanks to Imdb for Office Space reference
And its Joanna who is quoted....NOT JoAnna ;)

[Queen of Blades]

Thanks to Imdb for Office Space reference
And its Joanna who is quoted....NOT JoAnna ;)

Well, who do you think they based the character on? :rolleyes: :rofl

[Queen of Blades]

the fire & ice cream?

ice cream....... :drool :drool :drool :drool

:p

[Jim]

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http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/11343/SOTD_050207.jpg

[Baloosh]

ummmmm.
That should be "37" pieces.
************************************************** *******
Joanna: You know what, Stan, if you want me to wear 37 pieces of flair, like your pretty boy over there, Brian, why don't you just make the minimum 37 pieces of flair?
Stan, Chotchkie's Manager: Well, I thought I remembered you saying that you wanted to express yourself.
Joanna: Yeah. You know what, yeah, I do. I do want to express myself, okay. And I don't need 37 pieces of flair to do it.
************************************************** *******
Thanks to Imdb for Office Space reference
And its Joanna who is quoted....NOT JoAnna ;)

I stand, once again, corrected.

You da man, bro.

[madmedic]

Feather Portable
Israeli Blade
men-U Premiere Brush
L'Occitane Cade Soap
Alum Block
Anherb Aftershave Gel
Proraso Aftershave Splash

L'Occitane Vetyver EDT

[Mottern Man]

Very nice, same as Polar Ice but a nice Earthy smell.

[TraderJoe]

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u239/TraderJoe_album/SOS050307.jpg

[rick]

I stand, once again, corrected.

You da man, bro.

As long as youre standing, you can keep on Fightin !! :D






Well, who do you think they based the character on? :rolleyes: :rofl

I shoulda known, MoM !

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Shower b4 work:
Issy DragonBlood soap
Em's Exotic Butter Cream on da forehead (sunburned at Sun. "Princess Party")
Brut+SCS Aged Leather combo ASB
Polo Green Edt

[madmedic]

Merkur Slant
Derby Extra Blade
De Vergulde Hand Shaving Soap
Anherb Aftershave Conditioner
Floid Aftershave splash:happy088

Pecksniff's Oriental Cologne

[DragonBoy]

Thursday 3rd

Merkur LH Classic
Derby Extra
Muehle Pinsel Super
Arko Cool Cream

Aco AS

MamaBear Spellbound Woods Cologne

[Stauff]

Trumper limes shaving cream :drool
Simpson Persian Jar 2 best
Merkur HD
Derby blade
Proraso AS
D.R. Harris Arlington AS Milk :drool

[rick]

Floid Aftershave splash:happy088



Most of youse guys are prolly to young to remember but
every time I see "Floid"
...................I think of the Andy Griffith show. :D

[moviemaniac]

No shave today - skin regeneration

Just some MB Cucumber ASB and pure Lanolin for the dry skin on the lower neck.

[Baloosh]

Hot shower
Proraso Pre-Post at end of shower
B&B Finest Ebony
'63 Fatboy w/ Sharps blade (Day 1)
C&E Sweet Almond Oil SC
Warm water rinse
Cold water rinse
Stephan's Alpine Menthol A/S splash
Cold water rinse
C&E Sandalwood A/S balm + Mama Bear's Peppermint Summer Milk w/ Menthol
C&E Sandalwood EdT

[crackstar]

Omega brush
Parker 22R/Sharp day 2
Erasmic shaving cream
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Brut cologne

nothing like going "old school", Erasmic cream rocks! The scent and lather are just too nice for words. :drool :drool

[Lyrt]

Jason, that's some Rebekkaesque avatar you got here.

[Smedley]

Hot shower
eShave Pure Badger scrub
MB Romance Silver Soap
eShave Pure Badger
40s Aristo/Euro Gillette
Alum block
Michelsen Bay Rum
SCS Aged Leather aftershave milk
Dunhill Desire Blue EDT


OK shave, nothing spectacular, kind of rushed.

[Baloosh]

Jason, that's some Rebekkaesque avatar you got here.

Yep. Your B&W thread turned me on to her. She's nothing short of awesome.

I didn't find a way to have my Avatar give her props, so maybe I'll add her flickr page to my sig line.... that picture reminds me of Samara, which rocks.
:cool:

[qhsdoitall]

Shower
Bar Soap: Ogallala Bay Rum & Sandalwood Bath Soap
Shampoo: Burt's Bees Dr. Burt's Herbal Treatment Shampoo
Conditioner: Burt's Bees Super Shiny Grapefruit & Sugar Beet Conditioner
Facial Wash: Nivea Sensitive Skin Facial Wash
Deodorant: Burt's Bees Herbal Deodorant
Oral Care
Floss: Tom's of Maine Naturally Waxed Antiplaque Unflavored Round Floss
Toothbrush: Reach Tooth & Gum Toothbrush - Soft
Toothpaste: Rembrandt Complete Mint Toothepaste
Mouthwash: Tom's of Maine Spearmint Natural Cavity Control Mouthwash
Shave
Razor: Merkur Gold Classic HD Double Edged Razor
Shaving Blades: 7am 7am Platinum Double Edged Razor Blades
Shaving Brush: Omega Boar Bristle and Chrome Handle Shave Brush
Shaving Soap: QED QEDman Bay Rum Shave Soap
Technique: With the Grain (WTG)/45 Degrees Across the Grain (45XTG)/45 Degrees Across the Grain Opposite (45XTG Op)/Against the Grain Cleanup (ATG)
Post Shave
Styptic: Tulumba Alum Block
Shaving Toner: Thayer's Original Witch Hazel & Aloe Toner
Body Lotion: Burt's Bees Dr. Burt's Vitamin E Body & Bath Oil
After Shave Balm: Ogallala Bay Rum & Hazelnut Coffee Hand & Body Lotion

Result: BBS with a hint of irritation. 4.6/5.0 It's that final elusive part of BBS with no irritation. My mid-neck just does not want to co-operate sometimes.

[Jim]

~http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/11343/SOTD_050307.jpg

[johnniegold]

in the shower:

Speick soap
Clubman shampoo
Nivea Double Action Face Wash

after shower:

Clubman Hair Tonic
Tabac deo

at the sink:

'53 Gillette SS/IP (1)
EJ Medium Silvertip
Proraso pre post
Trumper Sandalwood s/c
warm water rinse
touch up with disposable Gillette
cold water splash
Thayers After Shave w/h
Thayers Lavender w/h
Aqua Velva Musk aftershave cologne

[qhsdoitall]

Late afternoon shave? Just get out of bed Johnnie? :D

[johnniegold]

Funny you should ask. Was up and adam early. Decided to work from home. Then decided to look at Leesrazors website. Decided to call Lee and chat for awhile. Decided to buy a Simpsons Duke 2 in best, a Merkur LH Classic, a puck of Col. Conk's bay rum, a bottle of Col. Conk's Bay Rum aftershave ( and a couple of surprises which I will post a pic of upon receipt) then decided to take the Late Thursday Afternoon Shave that you are referring to. Finally, I decided that next time I should work from the office. :D

[qhsdoitall]

Finally, I decided that next time I should work from the office. :D

Working from the office does not help my ADholicism. :D

[Mottern Man]

Mid week change up

Schick Eversharp Injector w/ Schick blade (thanks to Sleazy P Martini).
Savile Row 3824
Mama Bear Shave Soap Trade Winds
Classic Ice Blue Aqua Velva :drool

[DragonBoy]

Friday 4th

Gillette Slim Adjustable
SuperMax Blade
Merkur Silvertip
Aromas Aromas Lemon&Cedar Ss

Alum
Pinaud BayRum As

GFT Bay Rum Cologne

Nice mix between the Lemon and BayRum :cool:

[madmedic]

Merkur Slant
Derby Extra Blade
Shavemac 23mm brush in Pure Badger
Tabac Shaving Soap
Alum Block
Truefitt & Hill Classic Aftershave Balm
Floid Original Aftershave Splash

Tabac EDC

[moviemaniac]

After a day's break I had a lovely time shaving today:

German Gillette Tech
red Personna (day 4)
Kent BK4
Trumper CSF / PRE
TOBS Avocado SC
Swiss Pitralon
Pre de Provence ASB

Acca Kappa Muschio Bianco EdT

a good shave - I played it easy today - and a great scent :cool:

[crackstar]

Omega brush
Parker 22R/Sharp day 3
Florena shaving cream
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Aqua Velva a/shave (Ice Blue of course!)

I've hooked up a few guys with Florena, and they love it--well, so do I! :drool :D

[msandoval858]

Friday:

Dovo Bismark Special 5/8
Simpsons PJ1 Super
Trumpers Sandalwood Shave Soap
Hydrolast Eucalyptus Tonic
Hydrolast Peppermint AS Conditioner
Trumper Wellington Cologne

[johnniegold]

in the shower:

C&E Sandalwood Soap
Clubman Shampoo
Nivea Double Action Face Wash

after shower:

Clubman Hair Tonic
Gillette Cool Wave deo

at the sink:

'53 Gillette SS/IP (2)
Trumpers Pure Badger brush
Trumpers Sandalwood s/c (2)
warm water rinse
touch up with disposable Gillette
cold water splash
Thayers Lavender w/h
Proraso a/s
Proraso ASB
L'Occitane Vetyver edt

[Lyrt]

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/11795/normal_SOTD_07_05_04.jpg

[Jim]

#
http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/11343/SOTD_050407.jpg

Thanks Yukio!

[qhsdoitall]

After a day's break I had a lovely time shaving today:

a good shave - I played it easy today - and a great scent :cool:


It's about time! I was beginning to worry about you. :D

[qhsdoitall]

Shower
Bar Soap: Issy 100% Olive Oil Bar Soap
Shampoo: EO Products Chamomile & Honey Shampoo
Conditioner: EO Products Chamomile & Honey Conditioner
Facial Wash: Burt's Bees Peach & Willowbark Deep Pore Scrub
Deodorant: Burt's Bees Herbal Deodorant
Pre Shave
Shaving Oil: Mountain Rose Herbs 100% Liquid Glycerin
Oral Care
Floss: Tom's of Maine Naturally Waxed Antiplaque Unflavored Round Floss Toothbrush: Reach Tooth & Gum Toothbrush - Soft
Toothpaste: Rembrandt Plus Whitening Fluoride Mint Toothepaste
Mouthwash: Tom's of Maine Spearmint Natural Cavity Control Mouthwash
Shaving
Razor: Merkur Gold Classic HD Double Edged Razor
Shaving Blades: Feather High Stainless Platinum Double Edged Razor Blades
Shaving Brush: Tweezerman Wood Handle Badger Shave Brush
Shaving Soap: Mama Bear Dragon's Blood Shave Soap
Technique: WTG/45ATG/45ATG/XTG Cleanup
Post Shave
After Shave: Thayer's Witch Hazel After Shave
Shaving Balm: Proraso Pre Post Shave Cream
Penn Herb Olbas Oil - Mixed 2 drops with Proraso. My face chilled for 20 minutes. :D
Cologne: Ogallala Bay Rum Cologne
Moisturizing
Hand Lotion: Burt's Bees Dr. Burt's Vitamin E Body & Bath Oil

Result: 4.5/5.0 Near BBS. Froze my face off with Proraso Pre Post Cream and Olbas Oil. Zero to tiny sting from aftershave.

[moviemaniac]

It's about time! I was beginning to worry about you. :D
Thanks for caring about me, Rich :D

Judging from your post above you must be quite fond of the Burt's Bees products, I might have to check them out myself in the future :)

[TraderJoe]

Shower/Pre:
Dr. Haushcka Cleansing Milk
Susie's Unscented, Shea butter enhanced Bath Soap

Shave:
Gillette Tech
Feather DE Blade
Savile Row 3124 Silvertip
Williams Mug Soap

Post:
Warm Water
Cold Water
Stephan Bay Rum Aftershave Splash
Cold Water
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Dr. Haushcka's Quince Day Cream

Polo Green EDT

[qhsdoitall]

Thanks for caring about me, Rich :D

Judging from your post above you must be quite fond of the Burt's Bees products, I might have to check them out myself in the future :)

I am fond of Burt's Bees products but it has been a lot of trial and error. I'm getting a little upset with them on their shotgun product release approach. Make everything possible to please everybody and nobody. Wait to see what people buy and then kill it as soon as possible and release something else. I've had to toss a few products. I do like their shampoos, lip balms, bath crystals and facial washes (Bedtime usage is better. Too thick feeling for preshave.) The rest they can keep. I use the deodorant and like it but, Crystal Mineral spray will be what I use when it runs out.

[TraderJoe]

I am fond of Burt's Bees products but it has been a lot of trial and error. I'm getting a little upset with them on their shotgun product release approach. Make everything possible to please everybody and nobody. Wait to see what people buy and then kill it as soon as possible and release something else. I've had to toss a few products. I do like their shampoos, lip balms, bath crystals and facial washes (Bedtime usage is better. Too thick feeling for preshave.) The rest they can keep. I use the deodorant and like it but, Crystal Mineral spray will be what I use when it runs out.

You're spot on my man.

Have you tried the Dr. Haushcka (natural, holistic stuff)?

Its really good stuff, take a browse through their website, there's some real good info on there. They apparently are pioneers in the realm of natural skincare products.

--> One thing I learned reading that site is that you shouldn't apply moisturizer before bed...instead allowing your skin to replenish moisture via its own mechansims. My goal: When I'm 90 years old, I'll have the skin of a 22 year old :D Then, I can die :happy001 (with velva in the casket)

[qhsdoitall]

Thanks for the tip Joe. I'll check out http://www.drhauschka.com/ later.

[moviemaniac]

Joe, if I don't apply a HEAVY moisturizer before bed (plus Lanolin or pure Shea-butter) my skin on the lower neck will be completely dry, red and flaky in the morning, so that info is BS in my opinion. But YMMV.

Rich, thanks for the warning and the suggestions of products!

[Kingpepper]

Avon Driven pre shave scub
C&E BBB
'55 SS Red Tip with Gillette Super Stainless day 3
TOBS St. James
Avon Wild Country ASL, ASC, & EDC

:D :D

[TraderJoe]

Joe, if I don't apply a HEAVY moisturizer before bed (plus Lanolin or pure Shea-butter) my skin on the lower neck will be completely dry, red and flaky in the morning, so that info is BS in my opinion. But YMMV.

Rich, thanks for the warning and the suggestions of products!

Interesting. I'm not one to buy into snake-oil so easily, but they seemed to have a solid history....and the stuff is made in Germany (as many other quality things), so I gave them the "benefit of the doubt". What I do know for sure is that the products I'm using work phenomenally.

Excerpt:

http://www.drhauschka.com/images/common/1l.gif Skip the night cream; your skin will thank you.

While you sleep your skin is actually hard at work regenerating itself, balancing oil production and expelling impurities. Regular application of night creams interferes with these essential tasks, and over time skin becomes less able to care for itself. Covering the skin with moisturizer 24 hours a day sends a signal to sebaceous glands to cut down on moisture production, resulting in even drier skin that becomes dependent on moisturizing products just to appear “normal.”



----> Joe here, this seems to make sense....but as with most things, it might not be a universal truth

[moviemaniac]

Saturday in the morning awaiting a -hour day at University:

Dovo 5/8
MP best Badger
Trumper CSF / PRE
MB Trade Wind SS
Tabac AS
MB Sandalwood ASB

B&B Cologne

nice shave and a great scent :D

Thanks for posting the full text, Joe! But this can't be true in my case as I had to start using moisturizers because the skin didn't recover by itself over night - and still doesn't.

[madmedic]

Merkur Slant
Derby Extra Blade
Shavemac 23mm knot brush. Tortoise shell in Finest Badger
Crabtree & Evelyn Nomad Shaving Soap
Shavex Alum Block
Proraso Liquid Aftershave Balm
Floid Original Aftershave Splash

LT Piver Eau pour Homme

[DragonBoy]

Saturday 5th

Gillette Goldish Tech
Derby Extra
Muehle Pinsel Super
Barber Saloon Ss (Thanks Jeff!) :drool

Pinaud Classic
De Marco EdT

Great shave, even if the gentle Tech is a tad to gentle for my rough beard.. Have to try it with a different blade..

Have a Great Weekend Folks!! ::

[crackstar]

Omega brush
Dovo Bismarck
Tamara shaving cream
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Brut cologne

wow, even though I only did 1 single pass, I ended up getting a BBS job! Tamara, by the way is a very nice Egyptian-made cream. Check out the review of it that I wrote.

[Mottern Man]

Jeff

OMEGA, OMEGA, OMEGA.

When are you going to sell off your badgers because god knows they aint gettin no use. :rofl

[Baloosh]

Hot shower
Proraso Pre-Post at end of shower
SMF 1 brush
'63 Fatboy w/ Korean EJ-Force 810 blade (Day 2)
TGQ Bay Rum soap + SCS Bay Rum w/ a Twist cream = supah bayah rummah!
Warm water rinse
Cold water rinse
Booster Island Bay Rum A/S splash
Cold water rinse
SCS Bay Rum w/ a Twist A/S balm
SCS Bay Rum w/ a Twist EdT

I'm off this evening to watch the Reds play baseball -- in BBS heaven!

[Jim]

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/11343/SOTD_050507.jpg

[TraderJoe]

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u239/TraderJoe_album/SOTD050507.jpg

[johnniegold]

in the shower:

Clubman Shampoo
Ogallala Bay Rum, Sage & Cedar soap
Nivea Double Action Face Wash

after shower:

Clubman Hair Tonic
Gillette Cool Wave deo

at the sink:

'53 Gillette SS/IP (3)
Trumper Pure Badger
Proraso pre post
Trumper Sandalwood s/c (2)
warm water rinse
touch up with disposable Gillette
cold water splash
Thayers After Shave w/h
Pinaud Bay Rum a/s
St. Johns Bay Rum edc

[crackstar]

Don't worry, Will--I'll use 'em sooner or later. But this Omega brush seems to be my go-to in the morning.

[SSLSTudio...]

Lots of problems this week, having problems with an Ebay seller who doesnt accept paypal. on top of that even the Western Union online website is giving me a hard time.. point being could not make the deadline payment..

Glad to pick up my new Dovo it drains the stress out of the system....

Shower Aramis Shampoo+VHG Soap

Dovo Custom INOX
Muhle Superbadger
AOS Lemon SC (way underestimated) :drool
Gillette N66 Derby Extra 2nd
Verguldehand aftershave splash
Anherb Gel
GFT Skinfood
Escada Pour Homme EDT.

[Smedley]

Friday:
Unshaven bum!!

Saturday

Hot shower
Face scrub with hot water & B&B Superfinest Horn
L'Occitane Cade soap
B&B Superfinest Horn
Merkur HD/Exact
Alum block
AV Fire & Ice
Body Shop Razor Relief

The Exact is a blade I picked up in a local grocery store. From what I can make out, I think they are an American Safety Razor/Personna product. Real nice shave, actually, took my two days growth with no problem. Nice to know I can get a blade locally that works well with my face. Picked up two more packs this afternoon "for later". Like, 2011. :rofl

[Padron]

Hot Bath
TGQ Frankincense and Myrrh Soap


Rooney Size 1 Style 1 horn
QED Frankincense and Myrrh Shave Soap
6/8 M. Higgins
Alum
Thayers Lavender WH
Czech & Speake Frankincense and Mryhh edt

Excellent Shave :D

[madmedic]

Gillette Super Speed (1959)
Israeli Blade
Shavemac 23mm Tortoise Shell Brush in Finest Badger
De Vergulde Hand Shaving Soap
Anherb Aftershave Conditioner

Floid Blue Aftershave Splash

[DragonBoy]

Sunday 6th

Merkur LH Classic
Derby Extra
Muehle Pinsel Super
Nancy Boy Sc

MAN Cool AS

[crackstar]

Edwin Jagger Best Badger
Parker 22R/new Sharp
Euro Palmolive shaving cream
Anherb a/shave conditioner

I hate shaving fast--I almost cut myself, but I was very lucky this time--the Sharps are so forgiving, they're a pleasure to use. I had to leave to pick up my cousin at the airport today, so I had to rush my shave today. :(

[Baloosh]

Hot shower
Proraso Pre-Post at end of shower
SMF 1 brush
'63 Fatboy w/ Korean EJ-Force 810 blade (Day 3)
Mama Bear's Orange/Patchouli/Menthol cream + 2 drops Olbas oil
Warm water rinse
Cold water rinse
Booster Aquarius A/S splash
cold water rinse
QED Lemon Hydrosol
AOS Sandalwood A/S balm
SCS Sandalwood EdT

[Mottern Man]

Merkur Heavy Duty w/ Derby blade
Savile Row 3824
De Vergulde Hand Shaving Cream
De Vergulde Hand Aftershave Balm
Drakkar Noir EDT.

[moviemaniac]

Sunday:

Kent BK4
Slim Adjustable
Rapira blade
Trumper CSF / PRE
Harris Arlington SS
Swiss Pitralon
QED ASC

Penhaligon's Blenheim EdT

The Rapira blade had lost most of its sharpness so the shave wasn't as close as I hoped it to be, but I did enjoy the scent :D

[johnniegold]

in the shower:

Speick soap
Clubman Shampoo
Nivea Energizing Face Scrub (only on T-zone)
Nivea Double Action Face Wash

after shower:

Clubman Hair Tonic
Gillette Cool Wave deo

at the sink:

Futur/Derby (1)
EJ Medium Silvertip
Proraso pre post
GFT Sandalwood s/c (3)
warm water rinse
touch up with disposable Gillette
cold water splash
Thayers Lavender w/h
Speick a/s
Speick edc

[Stauff]

Tabac soap
Simpson Persian Jar 2 best :D
Merkur HD
Derby blade
Tabac AS
Harris AS milk
Trumper coral skin food

(first the alcohol splash, then the Harris milk for moisture and finally a drop of skin food to seal off - That is one great AS sequence... :cool: )

[crackstar]

I used up my De Vergulde Hand shaving cream by taking a 2nd shave yesterday evening, because of an engagement we had, so now I have to wait for my big haul to come. Damn, I miss it already. :sad023 :sad023

[Smedley]

Hot shower
Hot water scrub with C&E Best Badger
Arko Commando cream
C&E Best Badger
HD/Exact
Alum block
AV Fire & Ice
Body Shop Razor Relief


Nice shave!

[Bronco]

Sunday
Shave

[TraderJoe]

Shower/Pre:
Dr. Haushcka Cleansing Milk
Oregon Soap Co. Almond Bath Soap

Shave:
Merkur HD Razor
Feather Double Edge Blade
Savile Row 3226
The Gentleman's Quarter "Gentleman's Oakmoss" Shave Soap :drool:drool:drool

Post:
Warm Water
Cold Water
Aqua Velva Ice Blue Aftershave Splash
Cold Water
Witch Hazel
Dr. Haushcka's Quince Day Cream



--------> Steve, nice pic :happy088