SoS Nov 26 - Dec 02

[rick]

Shave b4 work:

Superior 20mm Super BeeHive
SS + Platinum Feather
TOBS St James cream
HTT at sink
WWR
CWR
MusgoReal AS / witch Hazel spritz
MaryKay Tribute EdT

[moviemaniac]

MONDAY

Gillette Tech
Treet black carbon blade
MP best badger
dried-out Ingram sample
Proraso ASL
Lucky Tiger balm

wow, what a freezing, ice-cold shave :D

Have a nice week, everybuddy! ::

[DragonBoy]

Monday 26th

Merkur Chrome Slant
Derby Extra
Muehle Super
TSD Coffee Ss

Tabac AS

[jlander]

MUSIC:
White Christmas – Bing Crosby (Vinyl)

Ansgar’s Scuttle
Simpson Chubby #1 in Best
QED Badger & Blade Shave Soap
Dubl-Duck Pearlduck 5/8 Goldedge Spike Point (Inlaid Yellow Celluloid with Bolsters)
TM Artisan 3”, 20 on the Latigo / 20 on the Horsehide
2 Passes
NO Styptic Pencil
WWR
CWR
Alum Bock
CWR
Italian Blue Floid
QEDman Badger & Blade Cologne

Have an outstanding Monday!

[crackstar]

Omega Silvertip
Parker 22R V1/Sharp day 3
De Vergulde Hand s/s bowl :drool :drool :drool :drool
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
De Vergulde Hand a/s spray :drool :drool :drool :drool
Drakkar Noir edt

Boubi, heute morgen, warum nicht diese schone Seife! Um der alten Zeiten willen! :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl

[SSLSTudio...]

Omega Silvertip
Parker 22R V1/Sharp day 3
De Vergulde Hand s/s bowl :drool :drool :drool :drool
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
De Vergulde Hand a/s spray :drool :drool :drool :drool
Drakkar Noir edt

Boubi, heute morgen, warum nicht diese schone Seife! Um der alten Zeiten willen! :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl

fabelhaftes line up ! wirklich wunderbar ::
fur mich KEINE rasierstunde den heute ist meine Acne behandlung am beauty center.

[crackstar]

Ah, keine Problem--Morgen ist ein andere Tag, richtig? ;)

[Scorpio]

Hot shower and towel
Shavemac 944 Best
Cambridge Almond Shave soap
Kobar Privat 6/8 Round Tip
Proraso ASB
Pinaud Clubman
Pecksniff Edt

On the road again headed to DFW back Friday.


Raf

[Baloosh]

Great start to the week:

Hot shower
Prep pre-shave at beginning of shower
SR 3124
'60 Fatboy w/ Derby blade (Day 3)
TJ's custom beard-softening oil
ToOBS Eton College cream rubbed in as pre-shave
C&E Sandalwood cream + Williams Menthol cream
WWR
CWR
Floris Santal A/S splash + Taylor's Mr. Taylor A/S splash (using up the last few drops of each sample)
CWR
QED Texas Cedarwood balm + Em's Minty Menthol balm + Mama Bear's Lemongrass/Menthol milk
T&H 1805 EdT

Mmmmm... Sandalwood + Menthol... is there a better combination? :drool

[PalmettoB]

Monday

Truefitt & Hill 1805 cream
Vulfix #2234 brush
Revisor 5/8 round point
Thayer's WH
Pinaud Bay Rum AS

[johnniegold]

after shower at the sink:

HD/Derby (1)
Trumper Pure Badger
Trumper CSF
Coates Tea Tree s/c
WWR
CWS
Trumper Alum Block
Thayers Lavender w/h
Old Spice a/s

[Mottern Man]

Erasmic SC
Brut AS
Merkur HD w/ Treet
Omega Boar

http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/vbpgimage.php?do=full&p=987&d=1196100741

[qhsdoitall]

Wednesday 11/21 - 4.5/5.0
Hair Tonic: Lucky Tiger Special Formula Hair Tonic
Razor: Merkur 500 Progress Adjustable Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
Razor Blades: Derby Double Edged Razor Blades
Brush: Shavemac 23mm Handmade Nickel Ivory Pure Badger Shave Brush
Shave Cream/Soap: The Shave Den Bergamot Glycerin Shave Soap
Bowl: Mitsuwa 5" Blue swirl hand thrown Japanese Rice Bowl
Aftershave: Thayer's Witch Hazel Aftershave

Thanksgiving 11/22 - 4.6/5.0
Hair Tonic: Lucky Tiger Special Formula Hair Tonic
Razor: Merkur 500 Progress Adjustable Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
Razor Blades: Derby Double Edged Razor Blades
Brush: Shavemac 23mm Handmade Nickel Ivory Pure Badger Shave Brush
Shave Cream/Soap: The Shave Den Bergamot Glycerin Shave Soap
Bowl: Mitsuwa 5" Blue swirl hand thrown Japanese Rice Bowl
Aftershave: Thayer's Witch Hazel Aftershave

Friday 11/23 - 4.5/5.0
Hair Tonic: Lucky Tiger Special Formula Hair Tonic
Razor: Merkur 500 Progress Adjustable Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
Razor Blades: Derby Double Edged Razor Blades
Brush: Shavemac 23mm Handmade Nickel Ivory Pure Badger Shave Brush
Shave Cream/Soap: The Shave Den Bergamot Glycerin Shave Soap
Bowl: Mitsuwa 5" Blue swirl hand thrown Japanese Rice Bowl
Aftershave: Thayer's Witch Hazel Aftershave

Saturday 11/24 - 4.6/5.0 (Practice for the Big Day)
Hair Tonic: Lucky Tiger Special Formula Hair Tonic
Sharpening: The Well Shaved Gentleman Horsehide Heirloom #1 BEST Wide 3" Premium Strop
Razor: Dovo INOX 4/8 SS Straight Razor w/White Plastic Scales
Razor: Merkur 500 Progress Adjustable Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
Razor Blades: Derby Double Edged Razor Blades
Brush: Shavemac 23mm Handmade Nickel Ivory Pure Badger Shave Brush
Shave Cream/Soap: Crabtree & Evelyn Sweet Almond Oil Shave Cream
Bowl: Mitsuwa 5" Blue swirl hand thrown Japanese Rice Bowl
Aftershave: Thayer's Witch Hazel Aftershave

Sunday 11/25 - 4.6/5.0 (The Big Day)
Hair Tonic: Lucky Tiger Special Formula Hair Tonic
Sharpening: The Well Shaved Gentleman Horsehide Heirloom #1 BEST Wide 3" Premium Strop
Razor: Bill Ellis Custom 1/4 Hollow 7/8 Irish Point Straight Razor w/Yellow Heart Scales (http://qhsdoitallshaveblog.blogspot.com/2007/11/my-major-award.html)
Razor: Merkur 500 Progress Adjustable Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
Razor Blades: Derby Double Edged Razor Blades
Brush: Shavemac 23mm Handmade Nickel Ivory Pure Badger Shave Brush
Shave Cream/Soap: Crabtree & Evelyn Sweet Almond Oil Shave Cream
Shave Cream/Soap: Crabtree & Evelyn Sweet Almond Oil Triple Milled Shave Soap
Bowl: Mitsuwa 5" Blue swirl hand thrown Japanese Rice Bowl
Aftershave: Thayer's Witch Hazel Aftershave

Comments: I am considered a Newbie when it comes to straight razor shaving. I normally use a Feather ACD-N for straight shaving. Today, I used the Bill Ellis custom razor, Bill was so generous in donating to The Shave Den (http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/../) prize drawing. It is a true work of art. I won't kid you. It is both gorgeous and scary. It's a big blade at 7/8 and has the Irish Point. I have never used a straight razor anything near as quality as this razor. I had to do some breathing exercises because I was so excited about trying it and not wanting to blow the shave due to my lack of experience with such a blade. All I can say is WOW! Now I know what a quality blade can do even in the hands of a str8 Newbie like me. I got close but didn't push it. The length, balance and geometry of the blade is not what I'm used to so I didn't have the confidence. This razor is all that and more. I know I need to practice stropping and honing better because this is 44o steel but it's worth it. Thank you Bill. I am so glad I won this razor.

Monday 11/26
Shave
Razor: Feather Artist Club DX Japanese Style Non-Folding Razor ACD-N
Razor Blades: Feather Professional Blades for Feather ACD-N
Razor: Gillette TTO 1970 Gold Plated, Long Black Handled Super Adjustable Double Edged Safety Razor
Razor Blades: 7am Platinum Double Edged Razor Blades v2
Brush: Concord Shear Cobalt Long Handle Bulb Badger Shave Brush
Bowl: Mitsuwa 6" Beige shallow hand thrown Japanese bowl with side rest
Shave Cream/Soap: D R Harris Marlborough Shave Cream
Technique: (Feather WTG/ATG)/(DE XTG/Cleanup)
Post Shave
Aftershave Balm: Nivea Extra Soothing Sensitive Skin Balm
Aftershave: Thayer's Witch Hazel Aftershave

Result: 4.6/5.0 Smooth, smooth, smooth. It was still knocked down from using Bill's razor yesterday and the ACD-N just killed the whiskers today. I actually got away with just a tiny touch up with the Gillette to finish off the shave. Balm then AS does work. A lot of faceturbating going on.

[berzerkeleyan]

2006 B&B Finest SB in horn
Genco "Expert" 5/8 SR
Tabac SS
Thayers Rose WH
Aqua Velva AS
Lavender Diamond "Lavender Diamond" (2007)

[Padron]

Excellent photo Manuel!! :drool I like your quote too :D

[IsaacRN]

Simpson Chubby 2 Best
Castle Forbes Lime Cream
W&B 7/8 Wedge
Alum Block
Thayers Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera
Floid Blue Aftershave

[berzerkeleyan]

Excellent photo Manuel!! :drool I like your quote too :D

Thank you, sir. Check out the link at the end of the quote. There's some really funny stuff there.

[Mottern Man]

Thank you, sir. Check out the link at the end of the quote. There's some really funny stuff there.

I have used over half. :rofl

[Jack Bauer]

Schick Injector
Chubby 1 Super
TGR Black Ice
Nancy Boy ASB

Chris

[DragonBoy]

Tuesday 27th

GFT Chrome/Black DE
Derby Extra
Merkur Futur Silvertip
ToOBs Sandalwood Sc

Rebel AS
Mama Bear Mysore Sandalwood EdC

[moviemaniac]

TUESDAY

Flare tip SS
SuperMax-blade
Kent BK4
Erasmic SS
Royall Vetiver
MB Cucumber ASB

[jlander]

MUSIC:
Elvis Christmas Album – Elvis Presley (Vinyl)

Ansgar’s Scuttle
Saville Row SR3824 Finest Silvertip
My Time Body and Bath Oak Moss EO Shave Cream
L'Alpin Diamant Stahl 29/32 Full Hollow Ground Round Point (Celluloid)
TM Artisan 3”, 20 on the Latigo / 20 on the Horsehide
2 Passes
NO Styptic Pencil
WWR
CWR
Alum Bock
CWR
Italian Amber Floid
SCS Oakmoss Lavendula EdT

Booster Sage Hair Tonic

Have an outstanding Tuesday!

[crackstar]

Omega Silvertip
Parker 22R V1/new Sharp
Palmolive Menthol s/c :drool :drool :drool :drool
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Booster Mosswood a/s
Drakkar Noir edt

I felt like I was shaving in an icebox--I love it! ;) :D

[Scorpio]

Another week in the Metroplex:

Hot shower and towel
Simpson's Commodore X3
Cambridge Shaving Cream Unscented...yes cream!!! very nice
Geneva Special 5/8 Square Tip
Proraso ASB
Roger & Gaullet Vetyver Edt


Raf

[qhsdoitall]

Shave
Razor: Feather Artist Club DX Japanese Style Non-Folding Razor ACD-N
Razor: Gillette TTO 1970 Gold Plated, Long Black Handled Super Adjustable Double Edged Safety Razor
Razor Blades: 7am Platinum Double Edged Razor Blades v2
Razor Blades: Feather Professional Blades for Feather ACD-N
Brush: Concord Shear Cobalt Long Handle Bulb Badger Shave Brush
Bowl: Mitsuwa 6" Beige shallow hand thrown Japanese bowl with side rest
Shave Cream/Soap: Florena Shave Cream with Chamomile and Vitamin Complex
Technique: (Feather WTG/ATG)/(DE XTG/Cleanup)
Post Shave
Aftershave Balm: Nivea Extra Soothing Sensitive Skin Balm
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Classic Virgin Island Bay Rum Aftershave
Aftershave Talc: Pinaud Clubman Aftershave Talc

Result: 4.6/5.0 I could get used to these extra close shaves. I know I am borderline though. A little bit sloppy and I could have a major problem. Keeps me on my toes. The Super Adjustable is proving to be a mild razor even at a setting of 5. Florena Cream was nice, fresh smelling and feeling. Tiny sting from the Clubman Bay Rum. I must have done something right.

[rick]

Shave:
Kent BK4
Golden Slant + non-Platinum Feather
HTT at sink (added some Olbas oil to hot water. Anybuddy else ever do this? It was quite the "spa" experience!)
RNB Rosey SCream
WWR
CWR
Skin Bracer Green AS Spritz
RNB Winter WonderBalm

[qhsdoitall]

Shave:
Kent BK4
Golden Slant + non-Platinum Feather
HTT at sink (added some Olbas oil to hot water. Anybuddy else ever do this? It was quite the "spa" experience!)
RNB Rosey SCream
WWR
CWR
Skin Bracer Green AS Spritz
RNB Winter WonderBalm

Me! Put it in the bathtub too. :D

[jnich67]

Tue

Rooney sm 1 finest
TGQ Leatherneck soap
Tony Miller #1 RL strop
Wacker 1/4 hollow sp
Pinaud Clubman

Nice and smooth

Jordan

[Bill]

* background music *
the theme from Deliverance


pre scrub facial soap and applicator by S&M
hand made shaving soap ~ silicon carbide paste (hones while you shave)
reworked Joseph Elliot straight with mustache groove ~ MINT
Marvy brush with genuine looking bristles
Galaxy smoothing balm
Avon poo foo
am bee ance by Bill








life is good....

[Mottern Man]

http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/vbpgimage.php?do=full&p=988&d=1196210740

[Michael]

* background music *
the theme from Deliverance

pre scrub facial soap and applicator by S&M
hand made shaving soap ~ silicon carbide paste (hones while you shave)

Bill, my friend...you are somethin' else! :D

So, how WAS North Georgia?

[johnniegold]

Before shower:

HD/Derby(2)
Trumper pure badger
Trumper CSF
T&H Ultimate Comfort s/c
Thayers Lavender w/h
T&H 1805 edt

[Jack Bauer]

Merkur HD w/derby
Chubby 1 super
Tabula Rasa
Hydrolast Cube
Nancy Boy ASB

Chris

[GoodKat]

Aristocrat w/derby
C&E BBB
Conk Bay Rum SS
Old Spice AS

[moviemaniac]

WEDNESDAY

Merkur Futur
IP
Kent BK4
Aramis SS
Varron Dandy ASL
Terre d'Hermes ASB

[jlander]

MUSIC:
Luke The Drifter – Hank Williams (Vinyl)

Ansgar’s Scuttle
Simpson Chubby #1 in Best
Tabac Shave Soap
StraightRazorPlace Ltd. Ed. Thiers-Issard 6/8 Hollow Ground Round Point #160 (Engraved Boxwood)
TM Artisan 3”, 20 on the Latigo / 20 on the Horsehide
2 Passes
NO Styptic Pencil
WWR
CWR
Alum Bock
CWR
Tabac AS
Tabac Cologne

Booster Sage Hair Tonic

I think I’m going to stay with the Tabac set for the rest of the week. Very good stuff!

Have an outstanding Wednesday!

[crackstar]

Omega Silvertip
Parker 22R V1/Sharp day 2
Barnangens Parba shaving stick :drool :drool :drool :drool
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Booster Mosswood a/s :drool :drool :drool :drool
Yves Saint-Laurent Pour Homme edt

Today, an antique shave--this stick is from the 30's--it's fantastic!!!

[Scorpio]

Hot shower and towel
Simpson's Commodore X3
Cambridge Lavender Shaving Soap
Shumate #0125 5/8 Round tip
Proraso ASB
Roger & Gaullett Edt


Raf

[Baloosh]

Hot shower
Proraso Pre-Post at beginning of shower
Hot towel treatment in shower with Nancy Boy Signature cream rubbed in
SR 3124
'60 Fatboy w/ Gillette Silver Blue blade (Day 1)
ToOBS Eton College cream rubbed is as pre-shave
TJ's beard softening oil
The Body Shop cream + Proraso green cream
WWR
CWR
Aqua Velva Ice Blue A/S splash
CWR
Bond Speedmaster balm + C&E Sandalwood balm + Mama Bear's Lilac/Menthol milk
C&E Sandalwood EdT

I went over and above on the pre-shave prep (Proraso Pre, hot towels with cream massaged in, then while brush was heating up/soaking, more cream rubbed in, etc.) and MAN does my face feel Niiiiiiiice. :cool::cool:

[johnniegold]

after shower at the sink:

Dovo Special (30 times on the starter strop)
Simpson Duke 2 ( final shave before going back to Lee. Lost 6 hairs. See ya.)
Trumper CSF
Trumper Sandalwood s/s
WWR
CWS
Thayers Lavender w/h
Floid Blue a/s
L'occitane Vetyver edt

*no touch up with disposable. Just a straight razor shave. Not bad. Still have alot of work to do on technique though.
__________________

[gaelic841]

Wednesday A.M.

La Toja face wash
38C / Derby Extra (4)
C & E PB Travel Brush
Tom's Mint SC
Thayer's Superhazel
Nancy Boy ASB

A truly minty morning!

[qhsdoitall]

You're too much Bill. :rofl

[qhsdoitall]

Moisturizer: Epicurean Shea Butter Co Shea Butter Vanilla & Sandalwood Body Moisturizer (Shins)
Hair Tonic: Lucky Tiger Special Formula Hair Tonic
Shave
Razor: Dovo Ebenholz 5/8 Silver Steel Straight Razor w/Ebony Scales
Sharpening: The Well Shaved Gentleman Horsehide Heirloom #1 BEST Wide 3" Premium Strop
Razor: Gillette TTO 1970 Gold Plated, Long Black Handled Super Adjustable Double Edged Safety Razor
Razor Blades: 7am Platinum Double Edged Razor Blades v2
Brush: Crabtree & Evelyn Edwin Jagger Made Brass & Faux Ebony Best Badger Shave Brush
Bowl: Mitsuwa 6" Beige shallow hand thrown Japanese bowl with side rest
Shave Cream/Soap: Wars Shave Cream (pre shave lather)
Shave Cream/Soap: The Gentlemen's Quarter Gentleman's Oak & Moss Glycerin Shave Soap
Technique: (STR8 WTG)/(DE 45XTG/45XTG/ATG Cleanup
Post Shave
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Citris Musk Aftershave
Aftershave Talc: Pinaud Clubman Aftershave Talc

Result: 4.2/5.0 One tiny tiny weeper. It's that time of year again where I need to start moisturizing my shins from the dry air, car heater and wearing jeans. I'm using up some old soaps right now so I'm not getting the benefits of using an Issy or Epicurean Soap. My stropping is not the best so the str8 was not as sharp as I'd like. Worked fine but I know it can do much better. Practice, practice, practice. I probably should invest in a paddle/box strop at some point. The TGQ soaps never fail me. The Clubman is way too strong and I need to remember to cut it back with some Thayer's Witch Hazel. I brought the Tiger Hair Tonic into work since I liked it so much. Good thing I have another bottle at home. I need to try the Jeris Osage Rub next.

[PalmettoB]

Wednesday

TGQ Leatherneck soap
Crabtree & Evelyn best badger brush
Wostenholm Original Pipe razor, 5/8 square point
Thayer's WH
Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS

[IsaacRN]

Simpson Chubby 2 Best
Dovo 5/8
DR Harris Arlington Cream
Alum Block
Thayers Witch Hazel
DR Harris Arlington Aftershave

[DragonBoy]

Wednesday 28th

Gillette Slim Adjustable
Derby Extra
Bock Best
QED Wild Rose Ss

Wilkinson Classic AS
Mama Bear Beau Brummel EdC

[Mottern Man]

Feather AC Non Folding
Kent BK4
The Shave Den Avalanche Shaving Soap
Skin Bracer Aftershave Lotion

[qhsdoitall]

Feather AC Non Folding
Kent BK4
The Shave Den Avalanche Shaving Soap
Skin Bracer Aftershave Lotion

I don't see no soap. :confused:

[Baloosh]

I don't see no soap. :confused:

I think it's prolly in the mug?

Maybe?

[qhsdoitall]

I think it's prolly in the mug?

Maybe?

Yes, it does appear the brush is on top of something. That would be one heck of a loft otherwise. :D

An AC non-folding user. I forget how many of those we have on here. Got to be 4-5 by now.

[Mottern Man]

I don't see no soap. :confused:

What do you do with shaving mugs? :rolleyes::rofl

[Scorpio]

What do you do with shaving mugs? :rolleyes::rofl

you mug!!!!!!!!:rofl

Raf

[Sailinblues]

Tonight at the sink---
C&E BBB
Merkur 1904 w/ White Wilkinson (1)
Superlather w/ Tryphon Cristallo & Tom's Mint
Humphreys witch hazel
Ahava asb
Kiehls Original #1 edt
Have a great night!

[Padron]

Rooney Style 1 Size 1 Super
Institut Karite Soap
6/8+ Capitol
Escher touchup
3" Handamerican Dual Latigo Strop
Floid Aftershave ( Spanish )

Great shave :D nice and smooth

[Jack Bauer]

Merkur HD w/derby
Chubby 1 super
Tabula Rasa
Hydrolast Cube
Nancy Boy ASB

Chris

[DragonBoy]

Thursday 29th

Merkur HD Gold
Bic Blade
Muehle Super
Mama Bear Spiced Apple Cider Ss

Floid AS (Spanish)
Mama Bear Docs Northern Dragon EdC

[crackstar]

Omega Silvertip
Parker 22R V1/Sharp day 3
Boots Cool Cologne s/c
Anherb a/s condiioner
Givenchy Pour Homme edt

This Cool Cologne cream is better than I thought--a more subtle menthol cooling, but still there. The Anherb really amplifies it well. ;) :D

[jlander]

MUSIC:
Christmas Album – Dean Martin (Vinyl)

Ansgar’s Scuttle
Simpson Chubby #1 in Best
Tabac Shave Soap
Dubl Duck 5/8 Satin Wedge (Translucent Yellow Celluloid)
TM Artisan 3”, 20 on the Latigo / 20 on the Horsehide
2 Passes
NO Styptic Pencil
WWR
CWR
Alum Bock
CWR
QED Da Vinci Water
Shulton Original Old Spice AS
Shulton Original Old Spice Cologne

Lucky Tiger 3 Roses Hair Tonic

Have an outstanding Thursday!

[Baloosh]

Hot shower
Noxema Deep Cleansing cream at beginning of shower
SR 3124
'60 Fatboy w/ Derby blade (Day 2)
TSD Oak Leaves & Acorns soap + Weleda cream
WWR
CWR
Aqua Velva Ice Blue A/S splash
CWR
Mama Bear's Sandalwood winter balm + Tryphon Mentolo balm + Mama Bear's Lemongrass/Menthol milk
John Varvatos EdT

[Scorpio]

Hot shower and towel
Simpson's Commodore X3
Cambridge Shaving Cream
Heljestrand 5/8 square tip
Proraso ASB
Opus 1870 Edt


Raf

[moviemaniac]

WEDNESDAY

Gillette NDC SS
Gillette Silver Blue blade
MP best badger
KMF Key Lime SC
Pinaud Lime ASL
QED ASB

[rick]

Shave:
SS + Platinum Feather
Rooney SuperSmall 3/3 in horn
MamaBear Dragons Blood + Col Conk Amber soaps (melted together)
WWR
CWR
Skin Bracer Green AS Spritz
Afta ASB

[mercV12]

Cremo Cream SC
1904 Gillette open comb
Crescent Blade "Surgical Steel"
ZIHR Correct Balm
BVLGARI BLACK ................WOW!:drool
Pashana Eau de Portugal Hair Tonic

A sophisticated and sublime, superior shave. Some days are just better than others.

[qhsdoitall]

Hair Tonic: Lucky Tiger Special Formula Hair Tonic
Shave
Feather Artist Club DX Japanese Style Non-Folding Razor ACD-N (http://qhsdoitallshaveblog.blogspot.com/2007/11/feather-artist-club-dx-japanese-style.html)
Razor Blades: Feather Professional Blades for Feather ACD-N
Gillette TTO 1970 Gold Plated, Long Black Handled Super Adjustable (http://qhsdoitallshaveblog.blogspot.com/2007/11/gillette-tto-1970-gold-plated-long.html)
Razor Blades: 7am Platinum Double Edged Razor Blades v2
Brush: Crabtree & Evelyn Edwin Jagger Made Brass & Faux Ebony Best Badger Shave Brush
Bowl: Mitsuwa 6" Beige shallow hand thrown Japanese bowl with side rest
Shave Cream/Soap: Ogallala Bay Rum Glycerin Shave Soap - New Formula
Technique: (Feather WTG/ATG)/(DE XTG/Cleanup)
Post Shave
Aftershave: Thayer's Witch Hazel Aftershave
Aftershave Talc: Pinaud Clubman Aftershave Talc

Result: 4.6/5.0 No weeps or otherwise. Very close. Got two passes out of the Ogallala Shave Soap before I had to recharge the brush. Nice scent, slick and cushion though for the ACD-N to do it's job.

[Austin]

Trumpers razor
B&B brush
C&E Almond shave cream
Booster Oriental Spice AS
MPG Baime EDT

http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/vbpgimage.php?do=full&p=990&d=1196362102

[Mottern Man]

Merkur Classic in HD /7 o'clock blade (so I know what time it is)
Kent B to the K 4
Das Boots on a Steeeeeeek
Swiss Miss Aftershave

[Michael]

So, Will, how's the '4?

[Jack Bauer]

Merkur HD w/ derby
Chubby 1 Super
Tabula Rasa
Hydrolast Cube
Nancy Boy ASB

Chris

[rick]

Shave:
Simpsons Super CH1
Slim + Non-Platinum Feather
HTT at sink
DR Harris Arlington soap
WWR
CWR
Alt Innsbruck AS Spritz
RNB Winter Wonderbalm
Polo Classic Green EdT

[jlander]

MUSIC:
Snowfall: The Tony Bennett Christmas Album – Tony Bennett (Vinyl)

Ansgar’s Scuttle
Simpson Chubby #1 in Best
Tabac Shave Soap
“Sweet Sue” TIPT-LE #260 6/8 Quarter Ground Notch Point ( Robert Williams Mammoth Ivory)
TM Artisan 3”, 20 on the Latigo / 20 on the Horsehide
2 Passes
NO Styptic Pencil
WWR
CWR
Alum Bock
CWR
QED Da Vinci Water
Shulton Old Spice Ltd. Ed. AS (Lime)
Ogallala Bay Rum with Lime & Peppercorn Cologne

Pinaud Eau de Portugal Hair Tonic

Have an outstanding Friday!

[moviemaniac]

FRIDAY

Slim Adjustable
Trig blade
MP best badger
L'Occitane Cade SS
Swiss Pitralon
L'Occitane Cade ASB

[rick]

MUSIC:
Snowfall: The Tony Bennett Christmas Album – Tony Bennett (Vinyl)

Ansgar’s Scuttle
Simpson Chubby #1 in Best
Tabac Shave Soap
“Sweet Sue” TIPT-LE #260 6/8 Quarter Ground Notch Point ( Robert Williams Mammoth Ivory)
TM Artisan 3”, 20 on the Latigo / 20 on the Horsehide
2 Passes
NO Styptic Pencil
WWR
CWR
Alum Bock
CWR
QED Da Vinci Water
Shulton Old Spice Ltd. Ed. AS (Lime)
Ogallala Bay Rum with Lime & Peppercorn Cologne

Pinaud Eau de Portugal Hair Tonic

Have an outstanding Friday!


Very Inspiring J !
I'll break out the Tony, the Nat Cole, the Frank and the H. Connick Jr Christmas offerings when I get home this morning.
and where did you find that Old Spice ?
Deeeeeeelicious !!

[crackstar]

Omega Silvertip
Parker 22R V1/new Derby
TSD Avalanche s/s :drool :drool :drool :drool :drool :drool :drool
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Max Refreshing a/s :drool :drool :drool :drool :drool :drool :drool
Quorum edt

JoAnna, thanks so much for creating such a beautiful line of soaps! Und Boubi, bekanntermaBen, Max ist fabelhaft! vielleicht, fast zu gut! ;) :D

[jlander]

Very Inspiring J !
I'll break out the Tony, the Nat Cole, the Frank and the H. Connick Jr Christmas offerings when I get home this morning.
and where did you find that Old Spice ?
Deeeeeeelicious !!

I have been in a traditional Christmas music mood since Thanksgiving, so I dug out all my OLD Christmas vinyl. Just makes me feel more Christmasy (is that a real word?) if you know what I mean.

The Old Spice I have been hoarding for several years. Watching the prices on eBite for this is scary. I don't know if I'm willing to pay $40+ for a bottle of Old Spice. Guess I'll find out when this one is gone.

And it is "Deeeeeeelicious !!" Can't understand why they made such a short run of it.

[Baloosh]

Hot shower
Proraso Pre-Post at beginning of shower
SMF 1 brush
'60 Fatboy w/ Sputnik blade (Day 1)
AOS Lavender cream + Charles Tyrwhitt Lemon & Cedar cream
WWR
CWR
DR Harris Sandalwood A/S splash
CWR
Tryphon Mentolo balm + Mama Bear's Sandalwood balm + Nancy Boy Signature gel
Ungaro Ungaro III EdT

[Infotech]

Gillette Slim (3)
Kent BK4
Floris JF SC
Lucky Tiger Aftershave

This is the second time I've used the Floris samples I received. It's hands down the easiest cream I've ever used to get good lather from. I thought the first time I used Santal it was a fluke but I got the same results today...

[Bronco]

Dug out my Star 3-piece razor and my DeLong brush today. Smude!
991

[DragonBoy]

Friday 30th

GF Trumper Chrome/Gold DE
Derby Extra
Bock Best
Muehle Aloe Vera Ss

De Vergulde Hand AS
DeMarco EdT

[qhsdoitall]

Hair Tonic:Lucky Tiger Special Formula Hair Tonic
Shave
Razor: Feather Artist Club DX Japanese Style Non-Folding Razor ACD-N [Link] (http://qhsdoitallshaveblog.blogspot.com/2007/11/feather-artist-club-dx-japanese-style.html)
Razor Blades: Feather Professional Blades for Feather ACD-N
Razor:Gillette TTO 1970 Gold Plated, Long Black Handled Super Adjustable Double Edged Safety Razor [Link] (http://qhsdoitallshaveblog.blogspot.com/2007/11/gillette-tto-1970-gold-plated-long.html)
Razor Blades:7am Platinum Double Edged Razor Blades v2
Brush: Concord Shear Cobalt Long Handle Bulb Badger Shave Brush
Bowl:Mitsuwa6" Beige shallow hand thrown Japanese bowl with side rest
Shave Cream/Soap:Proraso Wheat Germ Shave Cream
Technique:(Feather WTG/ATG)/(DE XTG/Cleanup)
Post Shave
Aftershave:Proraso Pre Post Shave Cream
Aftershave:Thayer's Witch Hazel Aftershave
Aftershave Talc:Pinaud Clubman Aftershave Talc

Result: 4.5/5.0 Nice shave but kind of dicey to execute. I'm expanding how much I use the ACD-N as part of the shave and I was doing all the WTG and today was 2/3 ATG. Still need to work on the tough spots. This razor can give you 2 or 3 nicks and you wouldn't even know it until it was way too late. I learned that the hard way when I first started using it. I need to order some of the Super Pro Blades for tougher beards.

[Sejanus]

Ahhh! Wall of text attack! Batten Down the Hatches!

[PalmettoB]

Friday

2000th post shave

http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/vbpgimage.php?do=full&p=993&d=1196465258

[Sailinblues]

Hot Shower w/ KMF Olive Oil Soap
Arko Regular in Shower as Pre shave

C&E Ebony Best
KMF Patchouli
HD w/ Wilkinson Economie (1)
Humphreys witch hazel
Peter Thomas Roth Multi-tasking asb
Bvlgari edt

I forgot how nice the Wilki blades are, very nice shave. Have a great night!

[offshoot]

Saturday morning:

Rooney 3, 1 Finest
T&H Luxury ss
Gillette # 58
Tesco
D.R. Harris's Pink

Vesa

[TraderJoe]

TSD PreShave Emollient
Kent BK4
Feather ACR-N
Feather Super Pro Blade
TSD "Spicy Island Bay" Shave Soap
Olive Oil
Aubrey Organics Bay Rum Aftershave Splash
Meehan Bay Rhum Cologne Splash

[Mottern Man]

Crackstar is making me try Blix Fresh, due to the awesome review of it. :rofl

[crackstar]

Will, shave with it, and enjoy--the stuff is damn nice. It comes from ticky tack land!

[Jack Bauer]

Merkur HD w/derby
Chubby 1 Super
Hydrolast Peppermint Paste
Hydrolast Cube
Nancy Boy ASB

Chris

[moviemaniac]

SATURDAY

Slim Adjustable
Blue US-Personna
Kent BK4
Tabac SC
Tabac ASL
QED ASB

Have a nice weekend! ::

[DragonBoy]

Saturday 1st

AoS Sandalwood Shaving Oil :confused:

Schick Krona DE
Derby Extra
Muehle Super
Williams Ss

AoS Sandalwood ASB
Mama Bear Mysore Sandalwood EdC

[crackstar]

Omega Silvertip
Parker 22R V1/Derby day 2
Kaloderma s/c
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Booster Mosswood a/s

I haven't thought of using this cream in a long time--I'm glad I did this morning. It's very good.

[Baloosh]

Hot shower
Prep pre-shave at beginning of shower
SR 3124
'60 Fatboy w/ Sputnik blade (Day 2)
TGQ Sandalwood soap + Trumper's Sandalwood cream
WWR
CWR
DR Harris Sandalwood A/S splash
CWR
Pinaud Clubman balm + Mama Bear's Sandalwood balm + Proraso Liquid balm
Trumper's Sandalwood EdT

[jlander]

MUSIC:
Christmas with Perry Como – Perry Como (Vinyl)

Ansgar’s Scuttle
Saville Row SR3824 Finest Silvertip
Castle Forbes Cedarwood & Sandalwood EO Shave Cream
Vintage Shumate “Barber De Luxe” 5/8 Round Point (Striped Yellow Celluloid) *
TM Artisan 3”, 20 on the Latigo / 20 on the Horsehide
2 Passes
NO Styptic Pencil
WWR
CWR
Alum Bock
CWR
Thayers Witch Hazel with Aloe (Sample – Thanks Lee)
Castle Forbes Cedarwood & Sandalwood EO ASB (Sample – Thanks Lee)

Pinaud Eau de Portugal Hair Tonic

Have an outstanding Saturday!

*New restoration. Still shows some sanding marks. Have to spend more time with the Maas. Maybe a little Dremel love. But man did it take an edge easily!

[Gunky]

Palmolive Italian Cream
HD-Schick blade (Day 2)
Rooney 3-1 Super
Nivea ASB
Burberry Touch Cologne

[Austin]

Trumpers razor
Simpsons T3 brush
DR Harris Almond shave cream
DR Harris Milk
Trumpers Marlborough Cologne

http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/vbpgimage.php?do=full&p=994&d=1196525134

[Mottern Man]

Will, shave with it, and enjoy--the stuff is damn nice. It comes from ticky tack land!

You got that right.

It is like Euro Palmolvie with a hint of Menthol......very nice. :cool:

[crackstar]

yeah, in a way it is like the Euro Palmolive! you're right, bro!

[Queen of Blades]

Welcome to The Shave Den, Gunky!

[SSLSTudio...]

Pre-Shave : SunSilk 2-1 Shampoo +Goats milk bar+SFH pre-shave oil

Shave:

BarberPole Gillette /Feather (Silver Aristocrat)
Muhle Superbadger
Palmolive Menthol SC


Post-Shave:
Aftershave ICE by Gibellini
Santal a/s Balm by Floris
Beauty&Mineral Dead Sea Aloe Vera Body cream.

1st Shave by Palmolive Menthol :eek::eek: !

one word FBBBS -- Frozen Beyond Baby Butt Smooth. :1respect
This Cream is PAIN I didnt know where to look turn or scream this stuff is beyond ice pickles it was really just pain its sooo COLD !
Its a Kick in the face , but if your not into that the cream worked like a charm I did 4 passes and man what a shave.The new aftershave is dirt cheap and works nicely too I only bought one today to try out will buy the other scents aswell.

[johnniegold]

after shower at the sink: (yesterday)

Schick L-1 Injector/Ted Pella (1)
Chubby 1 Best
T&H 1805 s/c
WWR
CWS
Thayers Lavender w/h
Floid Blue
T&H 1805 edt


after shower at the sink: (today)

Dovo Special/30 times on the Latigo
SR 3226
Trumper CSF
DR Harris Arlington s/c
WWR
touch up with Schick L-1 Injector/Ted Pella (2)
CWS
Thayers Lavender w/h
Aqua Velva
Penhaligon's Castile edt (sample)


Nice pic Rene. Very Warholian.

[Jack Bauer]

Merkur HD w/derby
Chubby 1 Super
Tabula Rasa
Hydrolast Peppermint Paste
Nancy Boy ASB

Chris

[moviemaniac]

German Gillette Tech
Treet carbon
Kent BK4
"Cool Dude" SC
Caldey Abbey ASL
Terre d'Hermes ASB

[DragonBoy]

Sunday 2nd

Merkur LH Classic
Lord Blade
AoS Pure Badger
Gibbs Vintage Stick :D

Denim Black AS
ToOBs Shaving Shop EdC

The Gibbs stick was great stuff.. A bit dried of age but supernice lather - thick and creamy in notime.. Cool..

[crackstar]

Omega Silvertip
Parker 22R V1/Derby day 3
Noxzema lather s/c
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Booster Mosswood a/s

another great shave with my favorite cream! ;) :D

[shavingidiot savant]

pre shave hot towel (1-2 minutes)
Shavemac silvertip '22mm'........very small bloom but holds PLENTY of lather.
Slim adjustable w/feather platinum hi stainless
TSD SS.......mix of 'bay rum' and 'lime' fragrances.............tasty!!!!!!
Lucky Tiger After Shave and Face Tonic

Quite a nice shave with the feather...........my second day ever using one and finding no problems as long as I pay attention......heh. Yesterday's shave with one was very pleasant also. JoAnna's soap added to my enjoyment as well, both in performance AND scent. That lime she makes.................whew.
Martin

[jlander]

MUSIC:
This Christmas I Spend With You – Robert Goulet (Vinyl)

Ansgar’s Scuttle
Saville Row SR3824 Finest Silvertip
Castle Forbes Lime EO Shave Cream
Vintage Robeson Shuredge “1559” 5/8 Square Point with MOP covered Tang (Embossed Green Mottled Celluloid) *
TM Artisan 3”, 20 on the Latigo / 20 on the Horsehide
2 Passes
NO Styptic Pencil
WWR
CWR
Alum Bock
CWR
Castle Forbes Lime EO ASB
Castle Forbes Limes EdT

Pinaud Eau de Quinine Hair Tonic

Have an outstanding Sunday!
God Bless

*New restoration. Has some pitting. Had to hone out a small chip in the edge I put there with the Dremel. My stupidity.

[Sailinblues]

Hot shower w/ CM almond soap
Extract formula Olive oil facial scrub

C&E Large Super
Gold Tech w/ Bic blade (1)
Floris JF Shave cream
Humphreys witch hazel
Floris JF asb

This morning's shave was brought to you compliments of Rick's Veterans day special. The lather from the Floris was amazing. I actually felt bad about washing the leftovers down the sink :ashamed001
Thanks Rick!

[Baloosh]

Hot shower
Prep pre-shave at beginning of shower
SR 3124
Feather ACD-N Japanese straight w/ Pro Guard blade
'60 Fatboy w/ Sputnik blade (Day 4)
Musgo Real cream + JM Fraser's cream
WWR
CWR
Nivea splash (Poland)
CWR
QED Texas Cedarwood balm + Mama Bear's Lilac/Menthol milk
C&E Nomad EdT

[johnniegold]

after shower at the sink:

Schick L-1 Injector/Ted Pella (3)
Hoosier BK 4
Trumper LSF
JM Fraser s/c
WWR
CWS
Thayers Lavender w/h
Booster Iced Lime
Royall Lyme edt

[Padron]

Shavemac 23mm Silvertip
Coates Tea Tree Cream
3" TM Honey Brown Strop
7/8 Livi Takeda Damascus
Penhaligons English Fern edt

Great shave :cool:

[PalmettoB]

Sunday

Boots shave stick
Taylor of Old Bond Street pure badger mini brush
Joseph Allen & Sons Non XLL Medium Hollow Ground 5/8 notch point
Thayer's WH
Pinaud Clubman AS