SoS Aug 13-19 [Archive] - The Shave Den

Jim

08-12-2007, 11:18 PM

If it were just easy to "get some" id have alot :P

Jim....i LOVE your pictures...is it a hobby or do you make money doing it

Thanks- Its a hobby I guess, although I did shoot some soap shots for a Bear once! Todays shot is with a Cannon s410 point and shoot. Sundays was with a D70 w/60mm lens outdoors no flash on either shots.

johnniegold

08-12-2007, 11:21 PM

Thanks- Its a hobby I guess, although I did shoot some soap shots for a Bear once! Todays shot is with a Cannon s410 point and shoot. Sundays was with a D70 w/60mm lens outdoors no flash on either shots.
I believe I did see some of Jim's work in the Beginner's Guide To Wet Shaving as well. ;)

Baloosh

08-13-2007, 01:13 AM

Hot shower
Poraso Pre-Post towards end of shower
SMF 1 brush
'60 Fatboy w/ Derby blade (Day 2)
TOBS Sandalwood cream
Warm water rinse
Cold water rinse
DeVGH A/S spray :drool
Cold water rinse
Tyrphon Mentolo balm + Mama Bear's Peppermint/Menthol milk
SCS Bay Rum w/ a Twist EdT

DragonBoy

08-13-2007, 02:33 AM

Monday 13th

Merkur Progress
Bic Blade
Merkur Futur Silvertip
Wilkinson Sc For strong Beard

Floid AS
DeMarco EdT

crackstar

08-13-2007, 07:59 AM

Shower with De Vergulde Hand bath soap :drool :drool

Omega brush
Parker 22R/Sharp day 3
De Vergulde Hand sc :drool :drool :drool
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
De Vergulde Hand a/s balm :drool :drool
Quorum edt

except for the blade needing a change, this shave was fantastic! :D

moviemaniac

08-13-2007, 08:11 AM

MONDAY: miracle shave

ndc SS
Russian Gillette platinum blade
MP best badger
TOBS st. james sc
4711 ASL
QED ASB

What a wonderful, smooth, 100% BBS-shave today, I can hardly believe it :D

crackstar

08-13-2007, 08:13 AM

congratulations, Klaus! ;) I wish you every shave to be like that, buddy!

herzi

08-13-2007, 08:20 AM

I completely agree with Jeff. Congratulations, Klaus ::

moviemaniac

08-13-2007, 08:46 AM

Thanks very much, guys ::

herzi

08-13-2007, 08:51 AM

Monday
Bock Silvertip
Leatherneck SC sample
Progress with Cadea blade
Italian Floid
Auraté ASB

Paco Rabanne EdT

Scorpio

08-13-2007, 09:37 AM

No shave today still riding yesterday BBS.

Raf

IsaacRN

08-13-2007, 09:44 AM

Monday

Hot Shower
Savile Row 3126
Moss Scuttle
Trumpers Violet Cream
DOVO "Bergischer Lowe" 5/8
2 passes WTG/XTG (in a fan/j pattern)
WWR
CWR
Alum Block
Thayers Witch Hazel with Aloe
Floid AS (Italian)

Smedley

08-13-2007, 11:27 AM

Hot shower
C&E Best Badger
TOBS Avocado cream
"J" injector/Shick USA blade
Witch hazel
AV Sport Green
Anherb Gel
T&H Trafalgar EDT

jlander

08-13-2007, 12:23 PM

MUSIC:
Eat a Peach - The Allman Brothers (vinyl)

Hot Shower
Mitchell's Wool Fat Bath Bar
MB’s Peppermint/Rosemary Shampoo

4” Coors Mortar
Unknown Pure Badger
MB’s Diogenes Club SS
Sticky w/ Wilkinson Sword (day 2)
2 passes
NO Styptic Pencil
WWR
CWR
Alum Bock
CWR
QED Da Vinci Water
MB’s Summer AS w/ Peppermint Hydrosol
Geo. F. Trumper Eucris EdT

Clubman Hair Tonic

Have an outstanding day!

johnniegold

08-13-2007, 12:32 PM

after shower at the sink:

'66 Gillette SS w/ Derby (2)
Simpson Duke 2
Proraso pre post
DR Harris Marlborough s/c (sample)
WWR
touch up with disposable Gillette
CWS
Thayers Lavender w/h
Brut a/s
Brut cologne

* Jay, even Mountain Jam?

jlander

08-13-2007, 02:14 PM

PalmettoB

08-13-2007, 02:18 PM

Monday

Again!?! ....oh well, thank the Lord I'm here another Monday, I guess... :D

At least the shave was good!!

Hand of Queen Orange EO cream
Crabtree & Evelyn Best Badger brush
Wade & Butcher 7/8 notch point
Proraso Liquid Cream AS

Mottern Man

08-13-2007, 07:07 PM

Yeaaaaaaaaa Boyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!

Padron

08-14-2007, 12:42 AM

3228 SR Silvertip
AOS Lemon cream / T&H Limes cream
38C w / Feather
Masters Bay Rum

Nice shave, that cream combo provides an incredible lather :D

Kingpepper

08-14-2007, 02:21 AM

Sunday:

Nivea Energy
C&E BBB
Milord with IP first day
TGQ Highlander SC
Avon Wild Country after shave

Monday:

Nivea Energy
C&E BBB
Milord with IP second day
Lil Suz's Black Cherry SS with a touch of KMF unscented
Skin Bracer by Mennen

To Doc, how's the Burma Shave soap; I'm thinking of buying some.

:happy026

rick

08-14-2007, 02:36 AM

Shave:
Rooney SuperSmall 3 in Horn
SS + Feather [#5S(2P+TU)]
C&E Sandalwood soap + KMF unsmelly cream (for #2P & TU....I was too cheap w/ the soap ;))
WWR
CWR
Witch Hazel Spritz
Musgo Real AS Splash
Diptyque TamDao EdT

herzi

08-14-2007, 02:46 AM

Tuesday
Vulfix 2235s
Schwarzweisskeramik Scuttle
Tabula Rasa Vetyver + Tangerine
Progress + Cadea
4711 AS

Hattric Pure Sport EdT

moviemaniac

08-14-2007, 05:41 AM

TUESDAY

1919 Old Standard
Derby blade
Kent BK4
Goal SC
Homemade Bay Ice ASL
MB Sandalwood ASB

The lather of the GOAL was a tad drying for me but otherwise a good 'un :D

crackstar

08-14-2007, 08:10 AM

Omega brush
Parker 22R/new Sharp
Tabac shaving stick
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Tabac spray deo
Tabac a/s splash
Tabac cologne

an absolutely heavenly shave--slow, relaxed, and ultra BBS! ;) :D

johnniegold

08-14-2007, 08:41 AM

after shower at the sink:

'66 Gillette SS/Derby (3)
C&E Super
Trumper CSF
Trumper Rose s/c
WWR
touch up with disposable Gillette
CWS
Thayers Lavender w/h
ToBS No. 74 Victorian Limes a/s
Royall Lyme edt

Baloosh

08-14-2007, 09:15 AM

Hot shower
Proraso Pre-Post towards end of shower
SR 3124
'60 Fatboy w/ Derby blade (Day 3)
C&E Sweet Almond Oil cream
Warm water rinse
Cold water rinse
Aqua Velva A/S splash
Cold water rinse
C&E Nomad balm + Mama Bear's Peppermint/Menthol milk
C&E Sandalwood EdT

I hadn't used the Sweet Almond Oil in a long time... almost forgot how wonderfully slick and lubricating the lather is. :drool

jlander

08-14-2007, 09:29 AM

MUSIC:
Every Picture Tells A Story - Rod Stewart (vinyl)

Hot Shower
Savon Doux Cannelle-Orange Bath Soap
MB’s Peppermint/Rosemary Shampoo

4” Coors Mortar
Simpson Chubby #1 in Best
Palmolive Classic Shave Stick (thanks Mark)
2006 B&B Ltd. Ed. in Horn w/ fresh IP
3 passes
NO Styptic Pencil
WWR
CWR
Alum Bock
CWR
Osage Rub
Ogallala Bay Rum w/Lime & Peppercorn AS
SCS Bay Rum with a Twist EdT

Pinaud Eau de Portugal Hair Tonic

Have an outstanding day!

rick

08-14-2007, 09:32 AM

NO Styptic Pencil

Have an outstanding day!
Jay:
I gotta tell you....Im pretty tired of seeing this every day.
Dont you EVER Cut yourself ?? :confused:
;)

Scorpio

08-14-2007, 10:00 AM

Hot shower and splash
Shavemac 944
Salter's Mint
Henckel's 5/8 Square Point
HandAmerican strop 15 laps each side
Proraso ASB
Pinaud Clubman
Musgo Real #3

Raf

Smedley

08-14-2007, 10:50 AM

Hot shower
KMF Vanilla Earth
eShave Pure Badger
lather on face
"J" Injector/USA Shick
Witch hazel
AV Sport Green
Body Shop Razor Relief
Knize Ten EDT

Kiss My Face is my favourite quick-lather-on-face-and-go cream. Lovely scent, too.

SSLSTudio...

08-14-2007, 10:54 AM

Shower +BC's Drakkar Noir solid shampoo :drool

Muhle Boar brush
Shavallo vintage SS
Gillette aristocrat #66 /Derby extra .2 passes
Scent from Heaven Apricot facial scrub.

Burberry's of London a/s :drool
BC's Drakkar Noir a/s Gel Aloe based.
Eau du Tsar EDT.

SSLSTudio...

08-14-2007, 10:58 AM

Yeaaaaaaaaa Boyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!

Dont cut yaself now ! :eek: go SLOW !

good to see you enter the real men's world... couldnt help myself.. :rofl

the straight is really good for the neck area I find. and its ok if you use a DE to touch up I know ill never be good enough to go STR8 shave only on my upper lip I need to always go ATG with a DE , can you imagine doing that with a STR8? you slip and off comes your nose..so no go.

Mottern Man

08-14-2007, 11:08 AM

jlander

08-14-2007, 11:29 AM

Jay:
I gotta tell you....Im pretty tired of seeing this every day.
Dont you EVER Cut yourself ?? :confused:
;)

Not for a while, that's why I'm so impressed by it. :D

AS long as I pay attention I seem to do OK.

Now that you've jinxed me, I'm blaming you for the next time I donate involuntarily! :mad:

;);)

Mottern Man

08-14-2007, 11:43 AM

Round 2.

DragonBoy

08-14-2007, 11:56 AM

Tuesday 14th

Merkur LH Classic
Schick Ultra Blade
Muehle Super
Mama Bear Bluebonnets & Wildflower Ss
Aco AS

IsaacRN

08-14-2007, 02:52 PM

Music
The Beatles: Abbey Road
Shower
L'Occitane Verbina Soap
EO Lemon Verbina Shampoo
EO Lemon Verbina Conditioner

Very nice shower.....lemon scent all around...and the shampoo/conditioner left my hair very soft. First time using that brand.

Shave
Ayar's Bowl/Moss Scuttle
Savile Row 3126
Tabac Soap
DOVO "Bergischer Lowe" 5/8
2 passes WTG/XTG
WWR
CWR
ALum Block
Thayers Witch Hazel with Aloe
Aqua Velva Classic Blue

Disappointing shave. Im convinced that my blade is dull. It still cuts, but is leaving visible stubble. Ive used my pasted strop 1.0 and 0.5 and i think its still dull. Im not happy at all shaving and my face is tingling/burning after that shave and it still is rough in spots. Aqua Velva helped a bit. Think im gonna give up on the straight until I get my Filly from Lynn and compare.

qhsdoitall

08-14-2007, 03:14 PM

Friday-Monday
A little bit of everything with one common denominator. Treet Blue Blades. 1st passes were yuck with much better 2-4 passes. Shaves were in the 4.1-4.4 range.

Tuesday
Shower
Shave Cream/Soap Turned Bath Soap: Ogallala Bay Rum, Lime & Peppercorn Shave Soap
Shampoo/Conditioner: EO Products Chamomile & Honey Conditioner
Shampoo/Conditioner: EO Products Chamomile & Honey Shampoo
Facial Wash: Nivea Sensitive Skin Facial Wash
Deodorant: Burt's Bees Herbal Deodorant
Shave
Razor: Merkur 12C Classic HD Long Handled Open Comb Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
Razor Blades: Sharp Stainless Double Edged Razor Blades v2
Brush: Omega Boar Bristle and Chrome Handle Shave Brush
Bowl: Petco 4" Stainless Steel Pet Water Bowl
Shave Cream/Soap: Mäurer & Wirtz Tabac Original Shaving Soap Technique: WTG/45XTG/45XTG Cleanup
Post Shave
Aftershave: Thayer's Witch Hazel Aftershave
Aftershave Balm: Musgo Real Classic Aftershave Balm
Cologne: Mäurer & Wirtz Tabac Culture for Men Eau De Toilette

Result: 4.5/5.0 Tabac Triple Milled, open comb Merkur and a Sharp Blade. Nice combo. I didn't go for BBS but I could of and probably not paid the price for it. I'm going easy because the Treet blade first passes were not smooth and I wanted to be nice to my neck. I'm back in the groove.

jlander

08-14-2007, 04:46 PM

Music
The Beatles: Abbey Road
...SNIP...
.

Excellent choice! :cool:

I need to dig through my Beatles albums and see what I have.

PalmettoB

08-14-2007, 06:29 PM

Tuesday

Our power was out all night (over 12 hours). A tree uprooted and fell on some lines in our neighborhood.

So no time for a str8 shave this morning (actually got to shave early afternoon.)

Crabtree & Evelyn Best Badger brush
Crabtree & Evlelyn Sandalwood soap
Gillette slim adjustable with Swedish Gillette blade
Pinaud Clubman Virgin Island Bay Rum AS

Mottern Man

08-14-2007, 11:18 PM

Neck only on the straight (the only part that is not cut).

I Stropped the SH&* out of her, lets hope it works.

Queen of Blades

08-14-2007, 11:56 PM

Neck only on the straight (the only part that is not cut).

I Stropped the SH&* out of her, lets hope it works.

Noticed you have the Anherb standing by. Smart man! :happy088

IsaacRN

08-15-2007, 12:10 AM

Do tell...what is Anherb.....im guessing some sort of healing remedy.

Queen of Blades

08-15-2007, 12:13 AM

Do tell...what is Anherb.....im guessing some sort of healing remedy.

Where have you been?? :eek:

http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=593

IsaacRN

08-15-2007, 12:15 AM

And would you be willing to tell me where to buy such a glorious product

Mottern Man

08-15-2007, 12:19 AM

Noticed you have the Anherb standing by. Smart man! :happy088

I look like a certin Cuban drug lord, I need it. :rofl

Mottern Man

08-15-2007, 12:20 AM

And would you be willing to tell me where to buy such a glorious product

Give me a R

Give me a E

Give me a N

Give me another E

Queen of Blades

08-15-2007, 12:20 AM

And would you be willing to tell me where to buy such a glorious product

Why yes! The one and only Rene (SSLStudio).

Padron

08-15-2007, 01:00 AM

Rooney Super 1/1 horn
QED Frankincense and Myrrh
8/8 W&B Celebrated
Alum
Thayers Rose WH

Very nice :cool:

Padron

08-15-2007, 01:08 AM

Neck only on the straight (the only part that is not cut).

I Stropped the SH&* out of her, lets hope it works.

Keep it up Will, the shaves will get better ;)

DragonBoy

08-15-2007, 01:22 AM

Wednesday 15th

Edwin Jagger Faux Ivory DE
Derby Extra
Muehle Pure
De Vergulde Hand Ss

Aqua Velva :drool
Mama Bear Extreme Cologne

mercV12

08-15-2007, 01:41 AM

Chubby 2
Em's Skindicinal SS
Merkur HD
Wilkinson Sword (day3)
Bigelow Rose Water Skin Tonic
Weleda Rasierwasser

Kingpepper

08-15-2007, 02:23 AM

Tuesday AM:

Avon Driven pre shave scrub
C&E BBB
Gillette Richwood with Swedish Gillette third day
Erasmic SS
Skin Bracer by Mennen

Thanks Doc, I was going to buy some Burma Shave anyway but I wanted a second opinion. :D

:happy026

rick

08-15-2007, 02:50 AM

Shave:
Simpsons Super Chubby1
Golden Slant + Derby [#2S (2P+TU)]
TGQ Leatherneck soap + KMF Unscented cream (on 2P&TU)
WWR
CWR
WitchHazel spritz
AquaVelva Musk AS Splash :love029
EMs Exotic Butter cream
Kiehls Original Musk Blend No. 1 EdT

moviemaniac

08-15-2007, 04:02 AM

WEDNESDAY

Merkur Futur
Treet blue steel
MP best badger
Vergulde Hand SS
Old Spice
Anherb ASC

Wow, that VGH-soap is a definite winner and 'em Treet blades are a treat too :drool

Have a nice day, everybuddy! ::

SSLSTudio...

08-15-2007, 06:14 AM

Hot shower Musgo Real shave oil +Musgo Real bodysoap.

Muhle Superbadger
Lavendor SC (Israel :drool)
Fatboy fresh Derby Extra
Michael Kors for Men a/s splash
Michael Kors for Men a/s balm
Ralph Lauren Romance for Men (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002PEYDW/ref=nosim/?tag=yahoo-beauty-20&creative=380333&creativeASIN=B0002PEYDW&linkCode=asn):drool

good shave , underrated shave cream..and I have another Tube on a boat en-route to me super.
when you visit Israel dont forget to pick up two tubes of this Lavendor shave cream.

Quercus

08-15-2007, 07:10 AM

This is what I call my "Muggy day in New England" shave:

Shower:
Nancy Boy invigorating body wash
Nancy Boy signature shampoo

Shave:
Proraso pre/post shave cream
B&B 2006 Standard "Horn" Badger.
Merkur Gold "Slant"
Ingrams Shaving Lather
Osage Rub x 2

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!

Mottern Man

08-15-2007, 08:14 AM

crackstar

08-15-2007, 08:20 AM

Omega brush
Parker 22R/Sharp day 2
Noxzema lather sc :drool :drool :drool
Anherb a/s conditioner
Dolce & Gabbana Pour Homme edt

I decided to give myself a vintage treat today--it's a real pity this Noxzema stuff isn't sold in Canada any more, it's so good.

jlander

08-15-2007, 09:03 AM

MUSIC:
Rubber Soul - The Beatles (vinyl)

Hot Shower
Savon Doux Cannelle-Orange Bath Soap
MB’s Peppermint/Rosemary Shampoo

4” Coors Mortar
B&B '06 Ltd. Ed. Finest in Horn
SCS Bulgarian Rose SC
2006 B&B Ltd. Ed. in Horn w/ IP (day 2)
2 passes
NO Styptic Pencil (sorry Rick)
WWR
CWR
Alum Bock
CWR
SCS Savory Rose AS Milk
Em's Bulgarian Rose Hydrosol
Penhaligon Castile EdT

Pinaud Eau de Portugal Hair Tonic

Have an outstanding day!

Baloosh

08-15-2007, 09:08 AM

No shave this morning. Here's what's on deck for tonight:

Hot shower
Proraso Pre-Post towards end of shower
SMF 1 brush
TOBS Avacado cream
one of the straights in the SER pass-around (I think it's a 6/8... will get the specifics when I get home from work tonight) -- Wish me luck!!
Touch-up (if needed, and it probably will be) with '60 Fatboy with Super-max Platinum blade
Warm water rinse
Cold water rinse
Proraso A/S splash
Cold water rinse
Anherb gel + Mama Bear's Peppermint/Menthol milk
Floris Sandalwood EdT

Will report back later tonight.... if I survive! :eek:

johnniegold

08-15-2007, 10:15 AM

after shower at the sink:

Progress w/Treet Blue (1)
SR 3226
Proraso pre post
eshave white tea s/c
WWR
touch up with disposable Gillette
CWA
Thayers Lavender w/h
Booster Iced Lime a/s
4711 edt spray

herzi

08-15-2007, 11:07 AM

WEDNESDAY
Proroaso Pre/Post Creme
Vulfix 2235s
Schwarzweisskeramik Scuttle
MB Tuscan Memories SS
LeCoq900 6/8
LT Whitch Hazel
Esprit for man AS
No ASB (I've forgotten it)

Very satisfying shave. Calm slow and satisfying. The 2235s works very well with the MB.

Keep on going Will. It will soon get better. ::

mercV12

08-15-2007, 11:20 AM

'53 Gillette SS
Wilkinson Sword (day 1)
Baxter's of California Super Close Shave
Old Spice

That's it.

PalmettoB

08-15-2007, 11:21 AM

Wednesday

Yes! Made it to mid-week.

Truefitt & Hill Grafton cream
Vulfix # 2234 brush
Dubl Duck Satinedge 5/8 spike point
Dickinson's witch hazel splash
Pinaud Clubman AS

Really took my time this morning and got a very satisfying shave!!

qhsdoitall

08-15-2007, 01:27 PM

Don't listen to Rick Jay, They don't call him Mr. Fumble Fingers for nothing. :D

qhsdoitall

08-15-2007, 01:34 PM

Shower
Shave Cream/Soap turned Bath Soap: Ogallala Bay Rum, Lime & Peppercorn Shave Soap
Shampoo/Conditioner: EO Products Chamomile & Honey Conditioner
Shampoo/Conditioner: EO Products Chamomile & Honey Shampoo
Facial Wash: Nivea Sensitive Skin Facial Wash
Deodorant: Burt's Bees Herbal Deodorant
Shave
Razor: Merkur 12C Classic HD Long Handled Open Comb Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
Razor Blades: Sharp Stainless Double Edged Razor Blades v2
Brush: C&E Edwin Jagger Made Brass & Faux Ebony Best Badger Shave Brush
Brush Bowl: Petco 4" Stainless Steel Pet Water Bowl
Shave Cream/Soap: Wars Shave Cream
Technique: WTG/45XTG/45XTG Cleanup
Post Shave
Aftershave: De Vergulde Hand After Shave Spray
Aftershave Balm: eShave White Tea Aftershave Cream

Result: 4.6/5.0 Simple but sweet. BBS. Word.

Padron

08-16-2007, 12:35 AM

Rooney Super Horn 1/1
QED Bathtub Gin :D:D
38C w/ Feather
Ogallala Bay Rum ASL

Very Nice :cool:

Mottern Man

08-16-2007, 12:52 AM

That is Col Conk Bay Rum in the bowl.

Kingpepper

08-16-2007, 02:20 AM

Avon Driven pre shave scrub
C&E BBB
Milord with IP third (I think)
TGQ Highlander SS
Aqua Velva Classic
Later on: Avon Wild Country EDC

:happy005

herzi

08-16-2007, 02:51 AM

Thursday
Bock Silvertip
Tet-A-Tet SC :drool
Progress with Cadea
Caldey Island AS

Puma Jamaica EdT

moviemaniac

08-16-2007, 05:28 AM

THURSDAY

NDC SS
Russian Gillette Platinum
Kent BK4
De Vergulde Hand SC
LT Witch hazel
QED ASC

Nice shave today :D

DragonBoy

08-16-2007, 05:46 AM

Thursday 16th

Merkur HD Chrome
Bic Blade
Muehle Super
Arko Sensetive Sc

Tabac AS

Quercus

08-16-2007, 07:01 AM

This was my "Impress the hot new secretary" shave:

Shower:
Nancy Boy SweetGrass Body Bar
Nancy Boy Shampoo
Nancy Boy Conditioner

Shave:
Proraso Pre/Post Shave cream
Merkur "Futur" "Chrome"
Omega "Finest" Badger
Mama Bear "Ylang Ylang" Shave Soap
Alum Block
Trumpers Coral Skin Food
Nancy Boy "Butch" EDT

rick

08-16-2007, 07:31 AM

This was my "Impress the hot new secretary" shave:

Good luck with that !
and Please keep us updated :D

crackstar

08-16-2007, 08:06 AM

Omega brush
Parker 22R/Sharp day 3
Shavallo ss :drool :drool :drool
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Givenchy Pour Homme edt

another vintage shave, with Shavallo soap. This oldie but goodie performs like a champ. Check out the review I wrote on it. ;)

johnniegold

08-16-2007, 08:23 AM

after shower at the sink:

Treet Blue (2)
Trumper LSF
CF Lime
WWR
touch up with disposable Gillette
CWS
Thayers Lavender w/h
Floid a/s (Italian)
Paul Sebastian edt

Scorpio

08-16-2007, 08:49 AM

Hot shower and towel
Shavemaster V200
Hydrolast Round w/T&H 1805
H. Boker 5/8 Oblique Point
Proraso ASB
Master's AS
T&H 1805 Edt

Raf

jlander

08-16-2007, 09:33 AM

MUSIC:
Rumors - Fleetwood Mac (vinyl)

Hot Shower
Mitchell's Wool Fat Bath Soap
MB’s Peppermint/Rosemary Shampoo

4” Coors Mortar
Unknown Pure Badger
QED Bathtub Gin Shave Stick :drool:drool
2006 B&B Ltd. Ed. in Horn w/ IP (day 3)
2 passes
NO Styptic Pencil
WWR
CWR
Alum Bock
CWR
QED Texas Cedarwood ASB
Geo. F. Trumper Wild Fern EdT

Pinaud Eau de Portugal Hair Tonic

BBS! This razor and blade combo is perfect!

Have an outstanding day!

mercV12

08-16-2007, 10:41 AM

Proraso pre
hot towel
De Vergulde Hand stick
Shavemac Best
Futur (vidyut zorrik super day1)
C. O. Bigelow Rose Water tonic
Weleda Rasierwasser

PalmettoB

08-16-2007, 11:18 AM

Thursday

Mama Bear's Beau Brummel soap
Crabtree & Evelyn Best Badger brush
Shumate Tungsteel 5/8 square point
Pinaud Clubman AS

qhsdoitall

08-16-2007, 11:36 AM

This was my "Impress the hot new secretary" shave:

Just leave the toilet paper and styptic face residue at home huh? :D

qhsdoitall

08-16-2007, 11:52 AM

Shower
Shave Cream/Soap Turned Bath Soap: Ogallala Bay Rum, Lime & Peppercorn Shave Soap
Shampoo/Conditioner: Avalon Organics Lemon Clarifying Conditioner w/Shea Butter
Shampoo/Conditioner: Avalon Organics Lemon Clarifying Shampoo w/Shea Butter
Facial Wash: Nivea Sensitive Skin Facial Wash
Deodorant: Burt's Bees Herbal Deodorant
Shave
Razor: Merkur 12C Classic HD Long Handled Open Comb Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
Razor Blades: Sharp Stainless Double Edged Razor Blades v2
Brush: Crabtree & Evelyn Edwin Jagger Made Brass & Faux Ebony Best Badger Shave Brush
Bowl: Petco 4" Stainless Steel Pet Water Bowl
Shave Cream/Soap: Honey Bee Spa Vetyver Shave Soap
Shave Cream/Soap: Nancy Boy Signature Shave Cream
Technique: WTG/45XTG/45XTG Cleanup
Post Shave
Styptic: Tulumba Alum Block
Aftershave: Em's Place Minty Menthol Aftershave and Body Splash
Cologne: Saint Charles Shave LLC SCS Blend 2-11 Eau De Toilette

Result: 4.6/5.0 BBS and all that. Nice cool down the Em's Menthol AS although, I'll wait longer before I put the cologne on. I can still smell the menthol and it's clashing with the cologne. :D

Smedley

08-16-2007, 12:05 PM

Hot shower
Wilkinson shave stick
eShave Pure Badger
"J" injector/Shick USA
Alum block
Makler AS
Anherb gel
D&G EDT

Faceterbation central! :D

Quercus

08-16-2007, 03:08 PM

Good luck with that !
and Please keep us updated :D

Just my luck!! She took a sick day!! :mad:

qhsdoitall

08-16-2007, 03:14 PM

Just my luck!! She took a sick day!! :mad:

Probably found out you were going to hit on her. :rofl

Smedley

08-16-2007, 03:57 PM

Just my luck!! She took a sick day!! :mad:

Probably found out you were going to hit on her. :rofl

Take heart, maybe the thought of you freshly-shaven and scented with subtle masculine scents was too much for her to face. ::

Scorpio

08-16-2007, 05:32 PM

Just my luck!! She took a sick day!! :mad:

She probably knew you were going to use Velva today:D

Raf

offshoot

08-16-2007, 06:40 PM

Thursday night:

Rooney 3,1 SS
D.R. Harris Almond ss
Gillette HD Rocket
Wilkinson UK
Aqua Velva A/S

Vesa

Quercus

08-16-2007, 06:44 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Quercus
Just my luck!! She took a sick day!!

Quote:
Originally Posted by qhsdoitall
Probably found out you were going to hit on her.

Take heart, maybe the thought of you freshly-shaven and scented with subtle masculine scents was too much for her to face.
__________________
--

Well, I'm not giving up! She's scheduled to come in tomorrow, and I've decided to kick it up a notch! I think it's time to break out the Penhaligons Blenheim Bouquet!!!

Well,

qhsdoitall

08-16-2007, 06:46 PM

Well, I'm not giving up! She's scheduled to come in tomorrow, and I've decided to kick it up a notch! I think it's time to break out the Penhaligons Blenheim Bouquet!!!

Well,

OMG! Not the Penhaligons Blenheim Bouquet! :eek::eek:

You realize we're just funnin you right? :rofl Right? Come on now, really. It's a joke son, I say a joke. :D

Mottern Man

08-16-2007, 06:57 PM

Git R Done!

Scorpio

08-16-2007, 07:50 PM

Git R Done!

:rofl:rofl:rofl

Quercus

08-16-2007, 09:45 PM

yep, it's time to pull out the big guns!! I'm thinking an initial assualt of Spieck Shaving Cream followed by a blitz of Blenheim Bouquet EDT! If that doesn't get me a date with her, NOTHING WILL!!!!

Iacchus

08-16-2007, 10:47 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v607/iacchus/P1010023.jpg

Kingpepper

08-17-2007, 02:06 AM

Thursday AM

Nivea Energy
C&E BBB
Milord with IP last day
TOM's Mint SC
Aqua Vela Classic
Later on, Avon Black Suede EDC

Don't know why, just didn't have a good shave today (now yesterday)

:(

herzi

08-17-2007, 02:34 AM

Friday
Bock Silvertip
Kaloderma SC
Progress with Cadea (last day)
LT Whitch Hazel
Italian Floid
Speick ASB

Paco Rabanne EdT

rick

08-17-2007, 03:08 AM

Shave:
Rooney SuperSmall 3/3 in horn
SS + Feather (still my favorite combo)
*****#1S (2p+TU)]
TGQ Highlander soap (+dab 'O KMF Unsmelly cream for TU)
WWR
CWR
Witch Hazel spritz
Floid AS splash
Surge Lutens Muscs Koublai Khan EdT

moviemaniac

08-17-2007, 06:28 AM

FRIDAY

German Gillette Tech
Lord Blade
Wilky Stick
alum
Axe brand medicated oil as ASL+ASB

bloody hell, that Axe-stuff is just plain strong. At first, after applying, you only feel the calming of the essential oils on your face. But then, after a few seconds, the Menthols kicks in. I tell ya, guys, this is a menthol-blast as you've NEVER experienced it before - Aqua Velva, Floid, Proraso... fuggettaboutit - this stuff has 20% Menthol in it + another 15% Eucalyptus EO, so it's just plain STRONG!
Your face will go numb for a minute or two, after that you'll have a strong cooling effect for maybe about half an hour. After that you'll have great-feeling skin on your face as the oil completely sinks into the skin. This stuff really is ASL+ASB+M E N T H O L in one :D
Highly recommended ::

herzi

08-17-2007, 06:39 AM

I call for a new title for Klaus: Braveface :D :D

Now I have to try this too. I hope summer will return soon.

IsaacRN

08-17-2007, 07:53 AM

Friday

Shower
Moss Scuttle/ SR 3126
MB Rosemary Mint/Proraso Green Cream (SUPERLATHER)
Gillette Slim Adgustable with Derby Blade (set at #2)
3 Passes WTG/XTG/ATG
Alum Block
Thayers Witch Hazel
Aqua Velva

This was a very great shave. First time ive ever almost received BBS. I would have to say i was 90% there...still a few spots on the neck that gave me grief and i can still feel xtg. Tried picking up the spots, but alas...they are there as a reminder.

BTW.....Nice cooling effect of the Proraso

crackstar

08-17-2007, 08:10 AM

Omega brush
Parker 22R/new Treet
Boots shaving stick
Anherb a/s conditioner
Perry Ellis Red 360 edt

I had a bit of trouble this morning, perhaps it was me, or perhaps it was the blade, but I didn't get the BBS shave I normally get. Tomorrow's another day.

Quercus

08-17-2007, 08:51 AM

Today was a "TGIF" shave:

Music: "Animals" by Pink Floyd

Shower:
Toms of Maine "Lavender" Body Bar
Nancy Boy "Signature" Shampoo
Nancy Boy Conditioner

Shave:
Proraso pre/post shave cream
Merkur "HD" DE w Feather (#3)
Omega "Finest" Badger
1/2 Mama Bear "Rosemary Mint" and 1/2 Tryphon "Mentolo"
light application of Proraso pre/post shave cream
Osage Rub
Truefitt & Hill "1805" Cologne

jlander

08-17-2007, 08:54 AM

MUSIC:
LA Woman - Doors (vinyl)

Hot Shower
Mitchell's Wool Fat Bath Soap
MB’s Peppermint/Rosemary Shampoo

4” Coors Mortar
Vulfix #2233 in Finest
My Time Bath & Body G.I.T. SC
1968-69 Wilkinson "Sticky" w/ Fress WIlkinson
2 passes
NO Styptic Pencil
WWR
CWR
Alum Bock
CWR
SCS Lavender AS Milk
Creed Green Irish Tweed EtD

Lucky Tiger 3 Roses Hair Tonic

Have an outstanding day!

Baloosh

08-17-2007, 09:15 AM

Hot shower
Proraso Pre-Post towards end of shower
SMF 1 brush
4/8 straight for first pass
Rest of passes with '60 Fatboy w/ Gillette Blue Silver blade (day 2)
Trumper's GFT cream
Warm water rinse
Cold water rinse
Proraso A/S splash
Cold water rinse
Proraso Liquid A/S balm + Mama Bear's Peppermint/Menthol milk
T&H 1805 EdT

I look, feel and smell like a million bucks!! :cool::cool:

johnniegold

08-17-2007, 09:53 AM

after shower at the sink:

500/Treet Blue (3)
EJ Medium Silvertip
Proraso pre post
Pre de Provence s/s
WWR
touch up with disposable Gillette
CWS
Thayers Lavender w/h
Proraso a/s
Bvlgari pour homme

Scorpio

08-17-2007, 09:53 AM

Hot shower and towel
Savile Row 208
Talyor's Avocado
Wade & Butcher 5/8 Square Point
HandAmerican Strop 15 laps ea. side
Skin Food Rose
John Varvatos Edt

Today is off to perform my civic duty and show up for jury duty. Wish me luck!!!

Raf

Smedley

08-17-2007, 10:38 AM

Klaus: Where did you buy this Axe unguent?

Hot shower
Wilkinson shave stick
eShave Pure Badger
Slant/German Wilkinson
Alum block
AV Sport Green
DR Harris Aftershave milk
T&H Trafalgar EDT

Pretty good shave. I am going to use the Slant solely for a week or two to see if I actually think it's a good razor or not.

PalmettoB

08-17-2007, 10:50 AM

Friday!!

The Gentlemen's Quarter Cinnamon Hazelnut Coffee soap (Holy crap! Awesome stuff!)
Taylor of Old Bond Street p373 mini-size brush
Wade & Butcher "Invincible" 5/8 spike
Geo. F. Trumper's Coral Skin Food

TraderJoe

08-17-2007, 12:05 PM

Bock Grey Badger
Gillette 1959 Fatboy Razor
Dorco Platinum ST300 Double Edge Blade
De Vergulde Hand Shave Soap
WWR
CWR
Weleda ASB*
De Vergulde Hand Aftershave Spray

*-> (has alcohol, witch hazel, so I tried it straight up right after the CWR......superb results)

jlander

08-17-2007, 12:38 PM

TraderJoe

08-17-2007, 12:43 PM

AS I am addicted to Osage Rub :drool for this very reason, What is AXE? More importantly... WHERE CAN I GET IT?

Sorry, didn't mean to shout. :o

Clickable (http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2199)

herzi

08-17-2007, 12:51 PM

I think the easiest way to get it is via eBay. Just search for "Axe oil" worldwide

Baloosh

08-17-2007, 02:03 PM

I think the easiest way to get it is via eBay. Just search for "Axe oil" worldwide

+1

I just ordered two vials of the 1.89oz size from a Buy It Now... there seemed to be about 10 auctions or so of this magical elixir. Can't wait!!! :cool::cool:

Smedley

08-17-2007, 02:41 PM

Time for a little stroll around the apothecaries in Chinatown here, methinks. :cool:

jlander

08-17-2007, 03:05 PM

+1

I just ordered two vials of the 1.89oz size from a Buy It Now... there seemed to be about 10 auctions or so of this magical elixir. Can't wait!!! :cool::cool:

Thanks everyone. Just order 2-2oz. bottles. Out of Singapore.

Baloosh

08-17-2007, 04:00 PM

Thanks everyone. Just order 2-2oz. bottles. Out of Singapore.

Straight from Singapore? Got a link?

DragonBoy

08-17-2007, 05:45 PM

Friday 17th

Merkur Chrome Slant
Schick Ultra
Muehle Super
Mama Bear Cadebury Moss Ss

Denim AS
Mama Bear Caderbury Moss Cologne

Slick and Smooth !

mercV12

08-17-2007, 11:23 PM

Fatboy w/Wilkinson Sword (1)
Shavemac best
Haslinger shave soap
C.O. Bigelow Rose Water Tonic
Floid (Italian- Ey, atsa nice-a!)

Mottern Man

08-18-2007, 12:37 AM

Floid (Italian- Ey, atsa nice-a!)

BERTOLLI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kingpepper

08-18-2007, 01:48 AM

Nivea Energy
C&E BBB
54 SS with Derby day #1
Williams Mug Soap with some KMF Lavender SC
Skin Bracer by Mennen

:)

moviemaniac

08-18-2007, 04:54 AM

SATURDAY

Flare Tip SS
English Gillette blade
Kent BK4
Tabula Rasa Dark Lavender
Tüff Sensitive ASL
L'Occitane Cade ASB

had meself a wonderful shave today :D expect a full review of the TR soon ::

crackstar

08-18-2007, 09:27 AM

Omega brush
Parker 22R/Treet day 2
Musgo Real sc :drool :drool
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Quorum edt

a better shave than yesterday. Musgo cream's da BOMB!!!!!

PalmettoB

08-18-2007, 10:51 AM

Saturday

TGQ Spiced Lime soap
Taylor of Old Bond Street p373 mini brush
Imperial 6/8 round
witch hazel splash
Proraso Liquid Cream AS
SCS Bay Rum with a Twist EDT

Feeling very nautical today. Maybe hoping it will (finally) rain here!

Baloosh

08-18-2007, 10:57 AM

Hot shower
Proraso Pre-Post towards end of shower
SR 3124
Williams Mug Soap + Proraso cream
Westen Holm 4/8 straight razor stropped on a Dovo Best Russian hanging
Touchup w/ '60 Fatboy w/ Gillette Blue Silver blade (Day 3)
Warm water rinse
Cold water rinse
Skin Bracer A/S splash
Cold water rinse
Em's Minty Menthol balm + Mama Bear's Peppermint/Menthol milk + QED Patch./Tea Tree/Peppermint Skin Conditioner
C&E Nomad EdT

Definitely still need to practice my stropping technique... but I'm learning! :cool:

Smedley

08-18-2007, 12:04 PM

Hot shower
Proraso Pre/Post
B&B Horn Finest
L'Occitane Cade soap
Slant/German Wilkinson
Alum block
AV Sport Green
Speick ASB
Mama Bear Auld Spice cologne

Have a great weekend everyone!

Quercus

08-18-2007, 01:04 PM

Today was my "Thank God the Autumn weather is here" shave:

Music: "Les Miserables" The Original Broadway Cast including Colm Wilkinson

Shower:
Nancy Boy "Signature" scent Body Bar
American Crew "Tea Tree" Shampoo
American Crew "Tea Tree" Conditioner
Nancy Boy "Salt Scrub"

Shave:
Merkur Gold "Slant" Bar
Feather Blade (day 1)
Proraso pre/post shave cream
Valobra "Menthol" Shave cream
Emsplace Alum Block

Post shave:
Proraso After Shave Balm
Penhaligons "Duoro" Cologne.

DragonBoy

08-18-2007, 02:07 PM

Saturday 18th

Merkur HD Chrome
Bic Blade
Muehle Super
Mama Bear Lavender Ss

Aco As
Glacier EdT

A good one..

Scorpio

08-18-2007, 02:49 PM

Hot shower and towel
Proraso Pre towards the end of shower
Shavemaster V200
Hydrolast Round/Coates Rose
F.W. Engels Special 5/8 Square Point
Warm rinse
Cold rinse
Proraso ASB
Pinaud Clubman AS

Today Mike and I are going to meet Kinky Friedman(one of the gubernatorial candidates in the last election)) at Heroes and Legacies...if everything goes right.

Raf

Mottern Man

08-18-2007, 03:21 PM

Merkur HD
W&B Wedge
Craby Best
HoQ Soap vol. 1
Anherb Gel

I am taking the next 2 days off shaving, and then I am going to test HoQ soap vol. 2 :D

jlander

08-18-2007, 10:09 PM

MUSIC:
’Round Midnight – Linda Ronstadt

Hot Shower
Mitchell’s Wool Fat Bath Soap
Avalon Organics Peppermint Shampoo
Avalon Organics Lavender Conditioner

4” Coors Mortar
Simpson Chubby #1 in Best
Penhaligon English Fern
Dovo Bismarck Super 5/8 Round Point (Thank you Michael)
Dovo Best Russian Leather Strop
20 passes on the linen/ 40 on the leather
2 passes w/ touchup
NO Styptic Pencil
WWR
CWR
Alum Bock
CWR
QED Da Vinci Water
Ogallala Special Reserve Double Strength Bay Rum

Pinaud Eau de Quinine Hair Tonic

Have an outstanding day!

TraderJoe

08-18-2007, 11:25 PM

Muehle-Pinsel Best Badger Brush
Schwarzweisskeramik Scuttle - s
Merkur Progress
Astra Keramik Double Edge Blade
Muehle-Pinsel Oakmoss & Mint w/ Aloe Vera Shave Soap (new formula) :happy088
WWR
CWR
Weleda After Shave Balm
Spanish Floid
Old Spice Cologne Spray

Kingpepper

08-18-2007, 11:55 PM

Saturday AM:

Nivea Energy
C&E BBB
54 SS with second day Derby
Erasmic SS
Skin Bracer by Mennen
Avon Pro Sport EDT

:happy005

DragonBoy

08-19-2007, 02:30 AM

Sunday 19th

Edwin Jagger Faux Ivory DE
Derby Extra
Muehle Super
QED Wild Rose Ss :drool

De Vergulde Hand AS
4711 Cologne

Super Shave.. Nice BBS.. Have a great Sunday all.. Im off to work..

Queen of Blades

08-19-2007, 02:38 AM

Looks like you enjoyed that QED Wild Rose ss, Thomas. ;)

moviemaniac

08-19-2007, 03:55 AM

SUNDAY

German Liese Slant
IP
MP best badger
Trumper CSF/PRE
LUHNS shaving stick (vintage)
Lotion Opaline ASL
MB Cucumber ASB

had meself a really nice shave today, the soap is like 50 years old but it still worked like a charm :drool
This was also the last shave at home, the next three will be "on the road" as I'm on vacation at the beautiful Neusiedlersee until wednesday in the late evening.
Have a nice time, everyone! ::

crackstar

08-19-2007, 09:30 AM

Omega brush
Parker 22R/new Sharp
Dalli-Werke shaving stick
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer

great shave today--the Sharps make the difference! ;)

johnniegold

08-19-2007, 11:55 AM

after shower at the sink:

EJ B&B Ltd Ed Ebony/IP(1)
Simpson Duke 2
Tumper CSF
Trumper Limes s/s
WWR
touch up with disposable Gillette
CWS
ToBS No. 74 Victorian Limes

Jim

08-19-2007, 01:28 PM

EJ lined Chatsworth razor w/ Swede

Tabula Rasa SC (thanks TJ)

Plisson HMW 10

DR Harris Sandalwood AS splash

Something special from Saint Sue ASB

SCS Sandalwood EDT

DragonBoy

08-19-2007, 02:56 PM

Looks like you enjoyed that QED Wild Rose ss, Thomas. ;)

That I did, very much.. :drool:drool:drool A QED soap is always good.. and this was a notch "better" or "nicer.. or..

offshoot

08-19-2007, 03:25 PM

Sunday:

Rooney 3,1 SS
Tabac ss
Gillette HD Rocket
Wilkinson UK
Tabac A/S

Vesa

PalmettoB

08-19-2007, 03:42 PM

Sunday

TGQ Spruce Mountain soap
Taylor of Old Bond Street p373 mini brush
Wostenholm "Peerless" 5/8 square
witch hazel splash
Geo F. Trumper's Coral Skin Food

Smedley

08-19-2007, 04:41 PM

Hot shower
B&B Horn Finest
TOBS Avocado
Slant/German Wilkinson
Alum block
AV Sport Green
Anherb conditioner

johnniegold

08-19-2007, 05:07 PM

This will be my set-up for the next 10 days. The only change will be shave sticks. I brought my QED Bathtub Gin and Lemon & Cedarwood shave sticks. Maybe I'll pick up a little AV just case. ;)

after shower at the sink:

23c/Treet Blue (1)
Trumper Pure Badger Travel Brush
Trumper LSF
QED Bathtub Gin s/stick
WWR
touch up with disposable Gillette
CWS
Thayers Lavender w/h
Booster Iced Lime a/s

Baloosh

08-19-2007, 06:53 PM

Hot shower
Proraso Pre-Post towards end of shower
SR 3124
6/8 straight stropped on Dovo hanging strop for first pass
Subsequent passes w/ '60 Fatboy w/ Gillette Silver Blue blade (Day 4)
Taylor's Rose cream (old formula sample from a VERY generous board member -- thanks!) :drool
Warm water rinse
Cold water rinse
Tabac A/S splash
Cold water rinse
Mama Bear's Sandalwood balm + Mama Bear's Peppermint/Menthol milk
Tabac EdT

Now I know what all the fuss is about with the "old formula" Taylor's creams. If the "good old days" of Taylor's was like this Rose sample, they were indeed wonderful days. Rich, velvety lather that smelled incredible and performed like a dream. And I'm getting better with the straights!!!

jlander

08-19-2007, 08:27 PM

Straight from Singapore? Got a link?

My error. It's out of Honk Kong, but I can give you the eBay link if you would like.

Scorpio

08-19-2007, 09:01 PM

Warm shower and hot towel...Too dang hot for a hot shower
Proraso Pre during shower
AOS Best Badger
Vulfix Sandalwood Shaving Cream
J.A. Henckel 5/8 Square Point
Proraso ASB
D.R. Harris Pink AS
Musgo Real #3 Edt

The Vulfix Sandalwood is a great cream. Excellent scent as I built the lather, during the shave and even still after the shave. The lather was creamy and slick. Now I want to try their Lavender. Thanks to Mike for the sample.

Raf