SoS Feb25 - Mar2

[rick]

::bath

[moviemaniac]

Slim Adjustable
Lord
Kent BK4
Pre de Provence SS
L'Erbolario Vetiver AS
MB Cucumber ASB

Have a great week! ::

[crackstar]

Omega Silvertip
Parker 22R V1/new Treet Blue
Hega shaving stick
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Booster Mosswood A/S
Yves Saint-Laurent Pour Homme EDT


These Treet blades give me decent, but not great shaves. They seem to be very forgiving, which is also important.

[johnniegold]

after shower at the sink:

23c/Red IP(1)
EJ Medium Silvertip
Noxema s/c
WWR
touch up with disposable Gillette
CWS
Thayers Lavender w/h
Pitralon Classic
Royall Muske edt

[TraderJoe]

Shavemac 2007 Custom "Padron" Brush
Feather ACR-N
Feather SuperPro Blade
Erasmic Shave Stick
WWR
CWR
Kanion Classic Aftershave Splash
CWR

Kanion Classic Cologne Spray

[Bronco]

Shavemac Custom 2007 Brush
The Shave Den Lemongrass/Cedarwood (My own mixture.)
Merkur 1904 Razor
Sharps Blade
Master Bay Rum

[DragonBoy]

Monday 25th

Merkur HD Chrome
Derby Extra
Muehle Super
Shavallo Vintage Ss

Homemade Spicy Sandalwood AS
Mama Bear Mysore Sandalwood Cologne

[Baloosh]

Hot shower
Proraso Pre-Post at beginning of shower
Mama Bear's Orange/Patchouli/Menthol cream rubbed in as pre-shave during shower
SR 3330 ebony
'60 Fatboy w/ Astra Superior blade
Proraso green cream + C&E Sandalwood cream
WWR
Aqua Velva Ice Blue A/S splash
CWR
Nancy Boy Signature gel + Anherb milk + Mama Bear's Lemongrass/Menthol milk
C&E Nomad EdT

[Brigadier]

Prep Pre-shave
Hot towel
Prep Pre-shave
Omega 10029 boar brush
TSD Lilac SC
P-1 Gold BB with Dorco 300 - day 1 3-5-7-9-5
Walgreens Original AS
Tryphon Mentolo ASB
Pinaud Lilac Vegetal as a cologne

This Black Beauty razor with the Dorco 300 just might be my ultimate set up. And the Lilac SC from JoAnna @ TSD is excellent.

[rick]

Simpsons Super CH1
Slim + Derby
L'Occitane Cade soap
WWR
Lucky Tiger AS splash
QED lemon Peel ASB

[Baloosh]

L'Occitane Cade soap
QED lemon Peel ASB

:happy096

[rick]

:happy096
but it wasnt worthy.
I started the shave with the Weishi and I just cant figure it out :confused:
Angle's wrong, too much pressure....I cant get a great shave with it.
But I brought in Slim and he saved the day.

[Baloosh]

It's all good bro. I got a '48 SS (no datecode, notched blade bar) and despite all the wonderful reviews and hype about it, I can never get a good shave with it. Same with both my Injectors -- just can't figure them out, and I always return to my Fatboy. Such is life, I guess. ;)

[mastermute]

Arko Moist SC
Mühle No. 181
Merkur Progress
Wilkinson Sword (day 1)
Arko Citrus ASC

Out at the countryhouse without any straights. Good thing I had the Mergress and a pack of Wilkinson Sword out here. A smooth shave, almost BBS... First DE shave in a month +

[SSLSTudio...]

Shavemac 2007 Custom "Padron" Brush
Feather ACR-N
Feather SuperPro Blade
Erasmic Shave Stick
WWR
CWR
Kanion Classic Aftershave Splash
CWR

Kanion Classic Cologne Spray

Good to have you back bro , take care of ya business and come back full power !

[SSLSTudio...]

Prep : Scent From Heaven preshave oil , bath.

Shave:

Parker R91 /Feather 4 passes
Erasmic SC :cool:
Muhle superbadger
Lacoste a/s
Anherb Conditioner
Alicna ance moisturiser
Elicina a/s (made from snails excrete) /sample

Very nice shave 2 days stubble.

[crackstar]

Shavemac 2007 Custom "Padron" Brush
Feather ACR-N
Feather SuperPro Blade
Erasmic Shave Stick
WWR
CWR
Kanion Classic Aftershave Splash
CWR

Kanion Classic Cologne Spray

Joe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!--wassap, my man!!!!!

[Kingpepper]

Monday Morning:

C&E BBB
Merkur Slant with Merkur day 3
KMF Lavender SC
Avon Wild Country AS & EDT

:happy005

[moviemaniac]

Parker 71R
Wilkinson Economie day 4
50-Bock
TOBS St. James SC
Trumper CSF

[crackstar]

Omega Silvertip
Parker 22R V1/new Derby
Noxzema lather S/C
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Booster Mosswood A/S
Yves Saint-Laurent Pour Homme EDT

today, I can say that I'm BBS--what a difference a blade makes! ;) :D

[Baloosh]

Hot shower
Prep pre-shave at beginning of shower
Gillette Hydrating cream rubbed in as pre-shave during shower
SR 3330 ebony
'60 Fatboy w/ Astra Superior blade
TSD Jasmine soap + Speick cream
WWR
Speick A/S splash
CWR
Baxter's of California gel + Pinaud Clubman balm + Mama Bear's Lemongrass/Menthol milk
AOS Sandalwood EdT

[TraderJoe]

Good to have you back bro , take care of ya business and come back full power !

Joe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!--wassap, my man!!!!!

Thanks gentlemen, its a pleasure to be back with all of you. You're looking just as smooford and booford as ever ;)

Tuesday AM:

Shavemac 2007 Padron Brush
Feather ACR-N
Feather Super-Pro Blade
Mennen Shave Stick
WWR
CWR
Skin Bracer Classic
CWR

[johnniegold]

after shower at the sink:

23c/Red IP(2)
Hoosier BK 4
Noxema s/c
WWR
CWS
Thayers Lavender w/h
Woods of Windsor a/s
Woods of Windsor edt

[Churchill]

Tuesday:
5/8 TI
Kent BK4
T&H West Indian Limes sc
Trumper's Lime Skinfood
Meehan Bay Rhum

http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/vbpgimage.php?do=full&p=1281&d=1204039055

[msandoval858]

Simpson Tulip 2 Super
Puma Inox 5/8
DR Harris Lavender Soap
DR Harris Pink Aftershave
Knize 10 EdT

...perfection :happy088

[PalmettoB]

Tuesday

TSD Cedarwood cream
Kent BK4 brush
Pondsworks/Sheffield "shorty" 5/8 square
Thayer's WH
Geo. F. Trumper's Coral Skin Food

[Brigadier]

Prep pre-shave
C.O. Bigelow SC lather
Hot towel
Prep pre-shave
C.O. Bigelow SC
KIN 079J brush
Gold P-1 Gillette BB SA
Dorco 300 day 1
Thayers Rose Witch Hazel
Nivea ESB
Royall Muske

[SSLSTudio...]

preshave: Hot bat , SFH preshave oil in beard, musgo real shower gel

- Parker 89R /Fresh 7am 1st and only use.
-VGH SC (have to empty this one fast since the cap is broken off)
-Muhle superbadger
-Old Spice a/s followed by Anherb conditioner.

Post Shave:

Alicina moisturiser
Elicina a/s balm on neck (snail excrete sample)
Aloe Vera dead sea body moisturiser
Black Garter a little on the inside of the wrist.

Im all good for tonight and for tommorow , I will have to wake up at 6am so I shaved now instead of 9.5 hours from now so I can sleep a bit longer.
the 7am delivers a really great job for me they work once and I toss them out I dont mind that, they dont compare $$ wise with M3 so I dont care.

[DragonBoy]

Tuesday 26th

Merkur Gold Slant
Derby Extra
Muehle Best
Tabac Ss

Tabac AS
Nomadic EdT

[crackstar]

Thanks gentlemen, its a pleasure to be back with all of you. You're looking just as smooford and booford as ever ;)

Tuesday AM:

Shavemac 2007 Padron Brush
Feather ACR-N
Feather Super-Pro Blade
Mennen Shave Stick
WWR
CWR
Skin Bracer Classic
CWR

awright!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My man, you're talking ticky tack talk!!!! :happy102

[Sailinblues]

Tonight:
Polo 8 Best
Tryphon Aqua De Colonia soap
Slim w/ Gillette 7 O'Clock blade
Humphreys Witch Hazel
4711 AS Splash

And Today during my physical I got my chest shaved :eek:
Nice minty plastic Personna twin blade, no prep, dry. Bout 300 passes, all stubbly and patchy, lots of irritation :angry017
This treatment comes highly recommended, I can pass you my Docs name if ya like ;)

[Kingpepper]

Tuesday morning:


C&E BBB
Merkur Slant with Gillette Super Stainless day 1
TSD Lavender SS
Grey Flannel AS & EDT

:)

[moviemaniac]

No shave today - regeneration day. Just a dab of Shea butter and TOBS Eton Cologne.

Yesterdays shave was very close (but also a tad rough) so stubble ain't no issue. I'm still one of the cleanest shaven guys in the building :D

[Baloosh]

Hot shower
Proraso Pre-Post at beginning of shower
Mama Bear's Orange/Patchouli/Menthol cream rubbed in as pre-shave during shower
SMF 1 brush
'60 Fatboy w/ Astra Superior blade
TSD Sandalwood soap + ToOBS Mr. Taylor cream
WWR
Provence Sante Green Tea A/S splash
CWR
Baxter's of California balm + QED Lavender balm + Mama Bear's Lilac/Menthol milk
ToOBS St. James EdT

[crackstar]

Omega Silvertip
Parker 22R V1/Derby day 2
Erasmic S/C
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Booster Mosswood A/S
Yves Saint-Laurent Pour Homme EDT

a lovely shave with a cream that I enjoy so much! ;) :D

[TraderJoe]

Meehan Bay Rhum


An excellent "small-batch" Bay Rum, I like that one a lot :happy088

Wednesday AM:

Shavemac 2007 Custom "Padron" Brush
Feather ACR-N
Feather SuperPro Blade
De Vergulde Hand Shave Stick
WWR
CWR
De Vergulde Hand Aftershave Spray
CWR

Drakkar Noir Cologne

[johnniegold]

after shower at the sink:

23c/Red IP(3)
Chubby 1 Best
Noxema s/c
WWR
CWS
Thayers Lavender w/h
Floid Blue a/s
T&H Spanish Leather edt

[PalmettoB]

Wednesday

Mama Bear's Rosemary Mint soap
Kent BK4 brush
Robeson Shuredge 5/8 square point
Thayer's WH
Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS

[SuperSpeed]

>Pre de Provence Shave Soap with Shea Butter (150G tin)
What a wonderful soap--my first "triple milled" experience! VERY easy to lather, plenty of soap in the brush for all 4 passes, didn't go flat or dry up on my face. Nice cushion, pretty slick; I will need to work on getting the perfect amount of water for face-lathering to deliver maximum performance.

>Omega Syntex Brush #90075
A very useful (and user-friendly) brush! At it's "bargain price" ($10.00), this is well worth a try. No, it won't replace my Badger or Boar brushes, but good for soaps OR creams and very quick-drying so it's ideal for travel!

>Gillette "NEW" with "Purple" vintage blade (San Francisco, CA 1945 on box)
This was used for the first (WTG) pass only, as I had a several-day growth to mow through. I have been in self-imposed "lockdown" for this time, finishing and editing a book (now at the Publisher) relating to the work we do at our Wildlife Rehabilitation Center/home!

>Gillette FatBoy Adjustable (1961-G3) with Dorco ST300 blade (#3)
It was used this time with a setting of "3" for two XTG passes followed by one ATG pass. What a delightful shaver, smooth and close with no irritation whatsoever. My other FatBoy (1959), which won't hold its adjustment any more, is hereby retired!

>Alum Block Probably marketed as a deodorant stone (I've had it forever!), but very effective when used according to Leisureguy's instructions...thank you, sir!

>T.N. Dickinson's Original Witch Hazel as an aftershave splash. Not exotic or nicely scented, but effective while being inexpensive and widely available.

>Aveda Replenishing Body Moisturizer, used as an after-shave balm. Nice, light herbal/floral scent, completely absorbed. My "better half," Peggy, had this around for quite awhile after having won some of their products in a talent contest at the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Conference...singing a song she wrote, a cappella!

All-in-all, a truly enjoyable, very comfortable, and very close shave! I LOVE shaving at night before sleeping, when the situation allows.

--Morrie

[msandoval858]

Simpsons PJ 1 Super
Trumper Warwick Gold Razor
Feather Blade
Trumper Sandalwood Shaving Soap
DR Harris Sandalwood Aftershave

very nice :cool:

[rick]

Rooney Super 3/1 in Horn
STICKY + Platinum Feather
TSD Bamboo and Teak soap (KMF unscented cream added for final and TU)
WWR
Pashana AS Spritz and
Pashana (RNB) ASB

[DragonBoy]

Wednesday 27th

Trumper Chrome/Black Razor
Bic Blade
Vulfix Pure
Taylors Lavender Sc

SCS Lavender ASM
Soul EdT

[TG_Charles]

Merkur HD, Derby Extra blade
Vulfix Mayfair brush
Vulfix Sandalwood cream
Ogallala Bay Rum aftershave lotion

A shave fit for a king! Well, at least it was fit for me.

[Sailinblues]

Vintage Rooney Boar brush
Valobra Almond soft soap
Slim w/ 7 O'Clock
Humphreys Witch Hazel
Ahava ASB
Zirh Corduroy EDT
Have a great night!

[Kingpepper]

Wednesday morning:

C&E BBB
Merkur Slant with Gillette Super Stainless day 2
Taylor's Lavender SC
Skin Bracer by Mennen
Avon Blue Rush EDT

A fine shave makes for a great day!

:happy108

[Padron]

This mornings rushed shave :(

Simpson Tulip 2 Super
Institut Karite Soap
EJ Georgian w / Derby
Alt Innsbruck AS
Floris Santal EDT

A nice shave, but not enough time to really enjoy it.

I used the Alt Innsbruck for the first time in a long while and remembered how much I love that stuff :drool :D

[moviemaniac]

Merkur Progress @4/3/3
Red Personna
70-Bock
ArtOfShaving Lavender SS
MB Cucumber ASB
Fragonard Cyprien EdT

I've found a new friend - the Progress. It's one helluva great razor. That AOS soap is also nice :)

[DragonBoy]

Thursday 28th

Merkur Futur Satin
Derby Extra
Muehle Best
Harris Marlborough Ss :D:D:D

Brut AS
Brut Cologne

[crackstar]

Omega Silvertip
Parker 22R V1/Derby day 3
Park Avenue Royal Musk S/C :drool :drool :drool
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Grey Flannel A/S
Grey Flannel EDT

BBS, smelling great, and good to go! ;) :D

[PalmettoB]

Thursday

1282

[johnniegold]

after shower at the sink:

Schick J-2 Injector/Ted Pella (1)
Emperor 3
Erasmic s/c
WWR
CWS
Thayers Lavender w/h
Booster Polar Ice
Atkinson's English Lavender edt (atomised)

[Baloosh]

Hot shower
Prep pre-shave at beginning of shower
Proraso Pre-Post rubbed in as pre-shave during shower
SR 3124
'60 Fatboy w/ Gillette 7 O'clock blade
HBS Yuzu soap + Proraso Green cream
WWR
DR Harris Arlington A/S splash
CWR
Trumper's Limes Skin Food + Nancy Boy Signature gel
Diptyque Tam Dao EdT

[msandoval858]

Shavemaster V200
Trumper Warwick Gold Razor
Feather blade
Hydrolast Cube
Hydrolast Pink #2 Paste
Hydrolast Finishing Balm
Hydrolast Eucalyptus Tonic
Hydrolast Lavender Conditioner
Guerlain Vetiver EdT

[rick]

Crabtree and Evelyn Vintage lather Hog
SS + Platinum Feather
Cella soap / cream ?? ..............................dont know what to call it, really :o
WWR
Osage Rub AS Spritz
RNB Mentholatum ASB

[Luxlover]

Blix Fresh shave cream
AOS Pure Badger Brush
Gillette Slim-Adjsutable
Derby Extra day 2
Thayers Original With Hazel

A 1-1/2 pass BBS smooth shave.

[Churchill]

Thursday:
Gillette New Standard w/gillette
Simpson's Special best
Coates Almond sc
Lucky Tiger a/s
Penhaligon's Lords Cologne

http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/vbpgimage.php?do=full&p=1283&d=1204243885

[Sailinblues]

Omega #6234 Finest Silvertip
TSD Lime soap / Tryphon Lime cream Superlather
Fat Boy w/ Astra Superior
Humphreys Witch Hazel
Ahava ASB
Diesel Green EDT
Have a great night!

[Kingpepper]

Thursday morning:

C&E BBB
Merkur Slant with Gillette Super Stainless day 3
Derby Lavender SC
Old Spice AS & EDC

:happy005

[Baloosh]

Hot shower
Proraso Pre-Post at beginning of shower
Trumper's Limes Skin Food rubbed in as pre-shave during shower
SR 3124
'60 Fatboy w/ Gillette 7O'clock blade
Tryphon Permafrost soap + Ingram's cream :cool::cool::cool:
WWR
DR Harris Marlborough A/S splash
CWR
Trumper's Limes Skin Food + TGQ High Test Highlander milk :w00t:
Floris Sandalwood EdT

Gotta say, Colleen's (TGQ) Extra-Menthol A/S milk rivals Mama Bear's Summer Ice Milk, both in terms of face-freezing feeling and efficacy! Ever since I've been using the sample she sent me, I'm blown away by the Menthol content!

[Queen of Blades]

TSD Permafrost soap

:confused: Huh??

[moviemaniac]

Progress Chrome
Red Personna day 2
50-Bock
Trumper Almond SC
Old Spice ASL
Arko Cool ASB

And another GREAT shave. I like that Progress so much I had to order a matching one in gold :D

[DragonBoy]

Friday 29th :confused:

Merkur Progress
Derby Extra
Omega Syntex
Mama Bear Sandalwood/Rose Shaving Soap

Homemade Rosewood AS
DeMarco EdT

[moviemaniac]

Friday 29th :confused:

Weird, eh? :eek:

How do you like your Progress?

[crackstar]

Omega Silvertip
Parker 22R V1/new Sharp
Tryphon Permafrost shaving stick
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Diana S/S balm (a face freezer!)
Quorum A/S
Quorum EDT

it's been below zero here in town lately, but I decided to go on an all-out menthol binge this morning--what a great shave! ;) :D

[SSLSTudio...]

Merkur Progress @4/3/3
Red Personna
70-Bock
ArtOfShaving Lavender SS
MB Cucumber ASB
Fragonard Cyprien EdT

I've found a new friend - the Progress. It's one helluva great razor. That AOS soap is also nice :)

what is your feeling about the plastic knob Klaus ? sag mal's erlich...

[moviemaniac]

what is your feeling about the plastic knob Klaus ? sag mal's erlich...
Rene, ich habe kein Problem mit dem Plastikknopf. Er sieht sogar fast wie Elfenbein aus. :)

for all: I have no problem with the knob, it looks okay, a little bit like ivory :)

[SSLSTudio...]

Rene, ich habe kein Problem mit dem Plastikknopf. Er sieht sogar fast wie Elfenbein aus. :)

for all: I have no problem with the knob, it looks okay, a little bit like ivory :)

Also kein Mergress fur dich. das ist klar.

[Baloosh]

:confused: Huh??

What... you don't remember making me a Permafrost tub? :o

Sorry... meant to write Tryphon. Had you on the mind ;), and wrote TSD instead.

[moviemaniac]

Also kein Mergress fur dich. das ist klar.
Nein, weil ich nur für einen neuen Drehknopf nicht so viel Geld ausgebe :D

[Churchill]

Friday:
5/8 Crown & Sword
Rooney Alibaba 1
Floris No.89 ss
DR Harris a/s milk
Geo f. Trumper Cologne

http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/vbpgimage.php?do=full&p=1284&d=1204317350

[johnniegold]

After shower at the sink:

Schick J-2 Injector/Ted Pella (2)
C&E BBB
Erasmic s/c
WWR
CWS
Thayers Lavender w/h
Pitralon Classic
Paul Sebastian edt

[Queen of Blades]

Had you on the mind ;), and wrote TSD instead.

Well, that's understandable.

I am hawt. :rolleyes:

[crackstar]

Nein, weil ich nur für einen neuen Drehknopf nicht so viel Geld ausgebe :D

Klaus, so viele Stunden spater, mein Gesicht ist noch eingefroren-Diana ist prima!

[TstebinsB]

Merkur HD w/Feather
Omega 6235 Silvertip
Trumper Rose shaving soap
Santal After Shave Balm sample

[Sailinblues]

Simpson's Special Best
Pecksniff's Fougere shave cream? soap?
Gillette "New" w/ Astra Superior
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Ahava ASB
Pecksniff's Fougere EDT (sample)
Have a great night!

[Kingpepper]

C&E BBB
Merkur Slant with Gillette Super Stainless Day 4
TSD Lavender SC
British Sterling AS & EDC

:happy005

[PalmettoB]

Friday

Crabtree & Evelyn Nomad cream
Crabtree & Evelyn best badger brush
Frederick Reynolds "Old English Razor" 7/8 w/barber's notch
Thayer's WH splash
Proraso Liquid Cream AS

[Padron]

Savile Row 3228 Silvertip
Trumpers Rose Cream
3" HandAmerican Red Latigo Strop
8/8 Wostenholm Wedge
Thayers Rose Petal WH
Trumpers CSF
Czech & Speake #88 EDT

Wow, very nice shave :D

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n78/Mepadron/1fbcff1e.jpg

[rick]

Savile Row 3228 Silvertip
Trumpers Rose Cream
3" HandAmerican Red Latigo Strop
8/8 Wostenholm Wedge
Thayers Rose Petal WH
Trumpers CSF
Czech & Speake #88 EDT

Wow, very nice shave :D

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n78/Mepadron/1fbcff1e.jpg


Wow-zee-wow-wow :happy096
No shave for me today.....:mad:

[crackstar]

Savile Row 3228 Silvertip
Trumpers Rose Cream
3" HandAmerican Red Latigo Strop
8/8 Wostenholm Wedge
Thayers Rose Petal WH
Trumpers CSF
Czech & Speake #88 EDT

Wow, very nice shave :D

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n78/Mepadron/1fbcff1e.jpg

I'm really, really impressed, Neale!

[crackstar]

Omega Silvertip
Parker 91R/new Sharp
Arko shaving stick
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
Brut cologne

it's been a long time since I used anything from Arko, and I must say I still enjoy the stuff occasionally, especially the soap. A wonderful shave this morning from my Parker 91R razor- it has perfect balance and weight. ;) :D

[Baloosh]

Hot shower
Proraso Pre-Post at beginning of shower
Castle Forbes pre-shave rubbed in during shower
SR 3330 ebony
Feather ACD-N straight w/ Pro Guard blade
Provence Sante soap + Trumper's Rose cream
WWR
Pinaud Clubman Special Reserve A/S splash
CWR
Tryphon Mentolo balm + Aqua Velva Ice balm + Mama Bear's Lemongrass/Menthol milk
Old Spice (Shulton's) cologne

[Sailinblues]

Omega 6215 Finest Silvertip
C&E Sandalwood cream
Slant w/ Feather
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
S.T. Dupont "Signature" EDT
Have a great day!

[msandoval858]

Polo 10 Best
Trumer Warwick Gold Razor
Feather Blade
DR Harris Lavender Shaving Cream
DR Harris Pink Aftershave
Knize 10 EdT

First test drive with the Polo 10. Absolutely amazing brush :happy088

[PalmettoB]

Saturday

TSD Avalanche soap
Kent BK4 brush
W. Belk-Sheffield 6/8 round point
Thayer's WH splash
Skin Bracer Cooling Blue AS


Brrrrr......

[Scorpio]

hot shower and splash
Shavemac 944 Best
Provence Sante Shaving soap
Kayser Ellison & Co. 5/8 Oblique Point
Hydrolast Sage tonic
Cambridge ASB Lavender
Pinaud Clubman


Nice shave. Hey Mike the jinx is broken!!!!!!!!!

Off to the gym for a good workout and then a haircut.


Raf

[Brigadier]

I have been using the Bic Metal shavers for the last 3 days - each time with the traditional face prep, shave cream with a brush, etc.....

Well, continuing the testing to see if the Bic would make the grade for a travel razor, I used Prep pre-shave, then the hot towel, then I used KMF Key Lime SC BRUSHLESS.

Well, even on day 4 with the same Bic Metal, the shave was one of the best I had ever had. And considering yesterday's shave left alot to be desired using Tryphon Lime SC[first version which is too hard and too close to soap a for me]and my KIN 079J, it has me seriously reconsidering this whole brush and DE routine. Stay tuned.

Prep pre-shave
Hot towel
Prep pre-shave
KMF Key Lime SC- BRUSHLESS
Bic Metal - day 4
Walgreen's Original AS
Tryphon Mentolo ASB
Pinaud Citrus Musk cologne.

After 4 shaves with the Bic, it is still going strong - probably one or two more shaves left. But tomorrow I will go back to DE shaving.

[Churchill]

Saturday:
5/8 Boker "Our Pet"
Kent BK4
T&H Rose sc
4711 a/s
Trumper's Eau de Portugal

http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/vbpgimage.php?do=full&p=1285&d=1204391112

80 deg. here today,so I went with the lighter scents.:D

[DragonBoy]

Saturday 1st

Merkur Progress
Derby Extra
Muehle Best
QED Bay Rum Shaving Soap

Pinaud Bay Rum AS
Ogalla Bay Rum Cologne

[shavingidiot savant]

Hi All,
Saturday:
Shavemac 22mm custom silvertip
60 Fatboy/feather
TSD coconut SS (very tasty)
Lucky Tiger After Shave and Face Tonic
Esteban 'Tonka' EDT

[johnniegold]

after shower at the sink:

EJ B&B Georgian /IP(1)
SR 3226
T&H 1805 s/c
WWR
CSW
Thayers Lavender w/h
T&H 1805 a/s
T&H 1805 edt

[Padron]

I'm really, really impressed, Neale!

Thanks Rick and Jeff :)

You guys are too kind :o

[xChris]

http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/vbpgimage.php?do=full&p=1287&d=1204419691

Hot Shower w/ Comfrey soap from Oregon Soap Lady
Hot Towel on face for 2 min.

Shavemac Custom Forums' Brush 2007 -- 50mm model (http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3997)
Clauss 6/8 RP full hollow w/black plastic scales

TSD Bergamot/Patchouli/Peppercorn shave soap + shave cream (Supa latha! DE - LI - CIOUS)
HWR
Styptic + Alum
CWR
Will G's Patchouli AS Lotion
Ralph Lauren Polo Black AS + EdT


This was my first use of the Forums' Brush. I'll expand on the reason for this when I post again on this brush; I want to do a little more evaluating for a full review. However, I will say that I can agree with some of the comments about the brush...

... Wow, the handle has a real solid and hefty feel to it...

... I really do like the way it fits into the hand though, and has a very solid build feel to it...

... Ditto! The handle is heavier than I'm used to but the way it fits in the hand ya don't really notice it. Easy to control...

... And the handle is a work of art. Its like holding a stick-shift in your hand. ;) I have never had such full control and precision handling in a brush...

... The handle weight & shape are shockingly different, but "Ideal"...

Initially, the balance of the brush felt wierd. By my third pass, though, it felt quite natural. It is unique in that most of the brush's weight ends up in front of your grip -- the opposite of some others (e.g., B&B Forum Brush). THe loft exhibits a feeling that I've got in a couple of other brushes -- namely Shavemacs -- soft & flexible hair, but once lathered up, the hair moves as one (no splaying) contouring to your face; it's a luxurious feeling. Every pass of lather was quite thick and opaque on my face (the brush's density does cause it to hold onto the lather slightly) with some massaging for each pass. Here's a couple of photos after the initial use:

http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/vbpgimage.php?do=full&p=1288&d=1204419711

http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/vbpgimage.php?do=full&p=1289&d=1204419740

As for the shave, it was decent. The TSD SS & cream gave great skincare; my face felt soft, and the custom scent is outstanding. I felt a little "froggy" today, and went for BBS in and area where I have always had problems -- hence the styptic and alum. I'm looking forward to using the brush again, and will try to get a thorough review in the appropriate section.

[Padron]

Great photos Chris :D

Man that is one Beautiful brush :drool :drool I wish I would have ordered a 2nd one for putting away for a rainy day :D

Your custom blended TSD soap and cream sounds fantastic as well.

Neale

[SuperSpeed]

This was actually a 4:00AM prior day's shave, but since it was my most recent--here it is:

> "Unscented" 100g Pre de Provence soap puck in vintage Seaforth mug (1)
> Omega Boar #30266 brush
> NOS Wilkinson Sword “Chromium Edge” (UK) blade (a "flea market" find!) (1)
> Gillette British "NEW" from a trade (1)
> Trusty old Alum Block
> My own "home brew" aftershave balm! (1)

Well, the soap was outstanding...LOTS of lather very quickly from the boar brush, and it held up nicely through 4 passes! No discernible scent which can be a welcome change.

The razor/blade combo was a delight...mowing through my two day growth effortlessly. A first (WTG) pass, then XTG at 45 degrees, then XTG (the other direction) at 45 degrees, relathering between each...and voila!
I should have quit there. :sick007
Another relather with no additional soap needed from the mug (!) and a final pass...ATG. Whoops! :(

Pretty significant neck irritation, from "operator error" and unbridled enthusiasm with a new "NEW," having no real command of the proper blade angle (apparent with the final ATG "upside down" stroke on my neck). Oh well--live and learn! Still, a fantastic razor and incredibly sharp blade. Will the blade "settle down" and be better for subsequent shaves? We will see...

The alum block reminded me of the error of my ways, but stopped the bleeding from a small nick at the base of my neck.

Then an application of my "home brew" in the tiny jar under the brush in the photo...with full credit to Rick, a Moderator here at TSD:
-One part pure aloe vera gel
-Two parts witch hazel
-One drop Tea Tree oil
-Two drops Vitamin E oil (my idea)
--all mixed in the very small jar shown.
RESULT: Great stuff, soothing and quickly absorbed! The only drawback was that it felt just a tad "sticky" for a short time--perhaps a little adjustment of the ingredients will help?

Not significant damage to my skin, so a very good shave overall! :o

--Morrie

[moviemaniac]

SUNDAY

Merkur Progress
Red Personna day 3
50-Bock
Valobra Stick
Tabac ASL
Anherb ASC

another GREAT shave :)

[Viktor]

Best badger shaving brush
Proraso shaving soap
3" HandAmerican Old Dog Combo Scrubbed Leather Strop
8/8 J.A. Henckels Friodur razor
Proraso AS

Great shave. :)

Viktor

[crackstar]

Omega Silvertip
Parker 91R/new Derby
De Vergulde Hand S/S bowl
Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
De Vergulde Hand deo spray
De Vergulde Hand A/S spray

now, that's what I call a great shave! ;) :D

[DragonBoy]

Sunday 2nd

Trumper Chrome/Black Razor
Bic Blade
Muehle Best
Culmak Shaving Soap

Aqua Velva
4711 Cologne

[Baloosh]

Hot shower
Proraso Pre-Post at beginning of shower
Method Bloq Mint cream rubbed in as pre-shave during shower
SMF 1 brush
'60 Fatboy w/ Gillette 7O'clock blade
Trumper's Violet soap + Trumper's Violet cream
WWR
Alt Innsbruck A/S splash
CWR
QED Texas Cedarwood balm + Anherb milk
Floris Sandawlood EdT

[Churchill]

Sunday:
Gillette New Standard w/israeli
Rooney Super 3,1
Trumper's Violet ss
SCS Parma Violet a/s milk
Floris Original Gentlemen's Cologne
http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/vbpgimage.php?do=full&p=1290&d=1204474517

[Sailinblues]

Duke 2 Best
TSD Chocolate / Orange SS
Fat Boy w/ Feather
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Ahava ASB
Azzaro Pure Cedrat EDT
Have a great day!

[Padron]

This morning:

Shower with Bee & Flower Rose soap and 80% Olive Oil from Mike. :D

Simpson T2 Super
Tabac Soap
3" TM Honey Brown Strop
6/8 TI Super Gnome
Floid Italian AS
Tabac EDT
Penhaligons Opus 1870 EDT

Very nice :D

[johnniegold]

after shower at the sink:

Schick J-2 Injector/Ted Pella (3)
EJ Medium Silvertip
Penhaligon's BB s/c (sample)
WWR
CWS
Thayers Lavender w/h
Bvlgari pour homme a/s
Bvlgari pour homme edt

[TG_Charles]

Merkur Classic with Derby Extra blade
D.R. Harris Lavender shave soap
Kent BK4 brush
Aqua Vela Musk aftershave lotion

The AV Musk didn’t pair well the D.R. Harris Lavender shave soap. Damn it all! I must find a lavender aftershave lotion. Maybe I should get Thayer’s Lavender Witch Hazel and pour in a little alcohol to jazz it up!

[xChris]

Charles (www.qedusa.com (http://www.qedusa.com)) has his aftershave skin conditioner in lavendar; it's a very good product IMO.

[TG_Charles]

Charles (www.qedusa.com (http://www.qedusa.com)) has his aftershave skin conditioner in lavendar; it's a very good product IMO.

Thank you Chris, I'll check it out!