SoS: May 14th, 2012 - May 20th, 2012

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by crackstar, May 13, 2012.

  1. crackstar

    crackstar Israeli Ambassador to TSD

    Tuesday:

    Turkish Horsehair
    Super Speed/Rapira day 5
    Gillette Menthol SC :love029: :love029: :smiley freezing: :smiley freezing:
    Lubriderm unscented moisturizer
    Barbon AS :love029: :love029: :smiley freezing: :smiley freezing:
    Obsession for Men EDT

    I'm really freaked out over my new Turkish horsehair brush - it does such a good job of driving the lather into my face and neck. The Gillette Menthol cream and Barbon aftershave felt so icy and nice this morning. I doubt that even a professional barber could have given me a better shave than this! ;) :D

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  2. Asd

    Asd Well-Known Member

    A new brush?! What happened with your trusty Omega brush, Jeff? Congratulations with that nice addition to your rotation!
     
  3. crackstar

    crackstar Israeli Ambassador to TSD

    Thanks my friend - I still use the Omega, but this new brush is awesome!
     
  4. Llyr

    Llyr Stay frosty, my friends!

    30 minute marinade with TSD ISZ PSB /Soak Brush Savile Row 3824
    Hot Shower
    Valobra shave stick face lathered
    Tradere OC/Iridium Super (1)
    Cold Water Rinse
    Monster Block Alum (clean brush,razor,police area)
    Cold Water Rinse
    Thayer's Medicated Superhazel
    Vitos After Shaving splash


    First off this is a beautiful razor with some heft to it,as such only a light touch is needed.I had read that this was a medium aggressive razor and I concur.It's not as aggressive as the Fatip's,Joris 1912T,or the R41.To me it's very close to the OCMM,but that's just my take,I dont find the OCMM to be super aggressive,others do.I did a 3 pass WTG,WTG,ATG on my face,and my usual 1 pass ATG on my head.The shave was very smooth and close,with my beard I prolly could have just done a 2 pass and still get BBS.I got no razor burn or iritation and when I applied the Monster Block Alum I felt no sting at all.All in all I feel Tradere did a great job with this razor and it's well worth considering if you're in the market for a all stainless OC Made in the USA razor.
     
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  5. ChemErik

    ChemErik Mr. Personality

    Mon. night:
    EJ D86 w/Super Max Stainless
    Knotty Erlenmeyer Silvertip
    *TSD Bergamot Wheat Cream
    Alum
    *L&M Florida Water

    First time with both the TSD Wheat Cream and Florida Water. When I first whipped up the lather, I was concerned about how well it would protect based on how it felt in my hand, but had zero problems during the shave. I had to try out the Florida Water because it smells AMAZING. Can't claim it's the best on the skin care side, so won't be using it daily, but I'll work it in for the scent.
     
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  6. Johnny

    Johnny Little Boy Blue

    Tuesday, May 15, 2012. Good Morning!

    Morning Coffee: Hills Brothers Original Blend
    Prep: Wash face with Musgo Real Glyce Lime
    Razor: Schick I1
    Blade: Schick
    Soap: MWF
    Brush: Semogue 1305
    Scuttle: Schwarzweisskeramik
    Post: Cold water rinse followed by some Floid Blue

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  7. wlmcad

    wlmcad cleaning TSD Route 5

    Tuesday Morning Shaving Ritual, May 15, 2012

    Razor: 69 Slimline Gillette Adjustable (set on 4)
    Blade: Derby (new blade)
    Brush: Whipped Dog Straight Silvertip Badger
    Cream: Mike’s Natural Veggie Soap, Sample
    A/S: Alum Bar & Cold Water Rinse
    A/S: Pinaud Clubman

    I got a BBS; day 2 with the Derby blade.
    :wave:
     
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  8. Slivovitz

    Slivovitz Well-Known Member

    And now for something completely different…

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  9. lradke

    lradke and doggone it, people like me

    Tuesday

    Muhle R106
    Red Personna
    MWF
    The Manchurian
    Mandom

    My face seems to be a bit dry these days, it must be the hi temp. durung the day and the cold temp. in the night. In any case I thing I will be reverting back to the MWF and Proraso ASB combo, as the Mandom just couldn't really cut it this morning. The shave was alright, lather was a bit thin, but that was my fault, other than that it was a nice DFS.
     
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  10. wknicholas

    wknicholas Well-Known Member

    Tuesday morning, May 15, 2012

    Schick E2 Injector Razor w/ Schick blade (2)
    Semogue 1305 boar bristle brush,
    TABAC shaving soap w/ hot water lather,
    finish with cold water rinse for a DFS!

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  11. DLP

    DLP Well-Known Member

    Tuesday May 15, 2012

    Prep: Hot Shower
    Razor: Weber 3 piece DLC
    Blade: Astra SS (5)
    Soap/Cream: TSD Coconut Lime Verbena
    Brush: Vie-Long 13052m natural horse hair
    AS: Nivea replinishing balm

    Simple 2 pass WTG shave resulting in a DFS

    First use of the Vie-Long 13052m brush. Nice and soft. I'll see how I like it after a few shaves.
     
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  12. oscar11

    oscar11 Well-Known Member

    5/8 Henckels Twins
    Lucky Tiger SC
    Lucky Tiger AS/ Face Tonic

    Very nice shave today. I have to admit, I'm enjoying the Lucky Tiger. It's not the type of soap/cream I'd normally buy but I've been getting some very nice shaves with it.
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  13. Williams Warrior

    Williams Warrior Well-Known Member

    Tuesday:

    Barbasol Prep
    Dovo Natural
    Omega Pro
    Old Spice
    Aqua Velva
    Afta Original
    Tabac After Shave
    :happy036:
    The cart finally gave up the ghost yesterday so the vacation is over and it's back to business. I'd planned to take all of May off and use other razors instead of straights but, I couldn't hold out. I missed it too much.
     
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  14. Stroker

    Stroker Well-Known Member

    SOTD Tuesday 5-15-2012

    Rooney Clone DE
    Feather Stainless Blade
    Proraso SC
    Parker Badger
    Dickinson's Witch Hazel
    Nivea ASB
    Mennen Original Skin Bracer

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  15. moz68

    moz68 Well-Known Member

    iKon Modern
    Polsilver
    M&F Lee7
    Mystic Water Lavender Lime SS
    Nivea Energy A/S w/ M Bomb

    Caron - 3rd Man
     
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  16. macaronus

    macaronus Sir Nice-a-Lot

    Looks sharp indeed!
    Nice music choice! :happy088:
     
  17. fishcrow

    fishcrow Birdman of TSD

    Jeff, what type of horsehair brush did you to your Den?
     
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  18. fishcrow

    fishcrow Birdman of TSD

    Great idea for a photo. I love Esterbrook fountain pens.
     
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  19. fishcrow

    fishcrow Birdman of TSD

    Tuesday 05/15/2012, Shower and Shave:


    A lazy start to the day linger over a cup of tea and breakfast before heading to the shower.
    Daily start to my shave ritual, facial wash with Proraso glycerin.
    Decided to break with MWF Tuesday tradition, chose RazoRock Mughetto di Bologna
    LuJin Badger stepped up for lathering today.

    Razor choice Gem Junior, the one razor that always challenges me. Today I won the challenge with three passes and a few touchups
    Closing out a DFS with RazoRock alum, and Proraso balm.




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  20. mlmoraes01

    mlmoraes01 Well-Known Member

    15.05.2012
    Razor: Feather Popular​
    Blade: Feather (21)​
    Brush: Mühle Pure Badger 21mm​
    Cream: Nívea for Men​
    A/S I: Thayers Lemon​
    A/S II: Nívea Q10​
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