Calling experienced shavers... "Desert island" setup

Discussion in 'General Shaving Talk' started by MJL, Jan 20, 2009.

  1. Dr. Mike

    Dr. Mike New Member

    Razor: My V2 1975 Gillette long handle Super Adjustable
    Blade: Astra Superior Platinum
    Brush: Rooney 1/2 Super with faux horn handle
    Bowl/Mug/Scuttle: not necessary, probably just the big latte mug I use
    Cream: Musgo Real
    Soap: Speick
    Aftershave: Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue
    Aftershave Balm: Nivea Cooling AS balm
    That one special "extra": TOBS Mr. Taylor cologne
     
  2. rick

    rick I'll make ya SCream!



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  3. tclevela

    tclevela New Member

    Razor: Merkur HD
    Blade: Feather
    Shaving Soap: A) Mama Bear's Clary Sage & Lavender (discontinued but I still have one jar left) B) Mama Bear's Dragon's Blood Shaving Soap (“Discontinuing due to occasional irritation to those with sensitive skin.” I need to buy somemore before it's all gone). I can dream can't I?
    Brush: B&B LE 2008
    Bowl: Ayars Lather Bowl
    Aftershave: Unscented Dickinson's Witch Hazel
     
  4. MTgrayling

    MTgrayling Rocket Man

    Razor: Schick type E Injector
    Blade: NOS Schick plus platinum
    Brush: Rooney 2/2
    Bowl/Mug/Scuttle: $.50 cereal bowl
    Cream: Proraso red
    Soap: Yardley Gentleman's Lavender
    Aftershave: Aqua Velva Classic Ice Sport
    Aftershave Balm: TSD milk Aqua Vela type scent
    That one special "extra": The current Playmate of the year. I get bored easily and I figure 12 months will about do it. ;)
     
  5. Racso_MS

    Racso_MS Enjoy Your Shave

    Razor: Merkur 38C (Barber Pole)
    Blade: NOS UK Made Wilkinson's
    Brush: Omega Boar 31064
    Mug: Any mug the brush will fit in (I face lather most of the time any way)
    Soap: Tabac
    Cream: Proraso
    After Shave: Dickinson's Witch Hazel
    After Shave Balm: Nivea Unscented
    Extra: Dr Thayer's Witch Hazel (pick a flavor)

    Enjoy your shave...:D
     
  6. DragonBoy

    DragonBoy Team Player

    Razor: Parker 91R
    Blade: Derby
    Brush: Omega Pure Badger
    Bowl/Mug/Scuttle: Umm.. No..
    Cream: Umm.. No.. Again..
    Soap: This is the hard part.. But Ill go with....... Arko Stick!
    Aftershave:Tabac!
    Aftershave Balm:Nope..
    That one special "extra": Hula Girls??
     
  7. MJL

    MJL New Member

    Some great stuff in this thread all. Keep it coming! :D
     
  8. otherstar

    otherstar Rodney Dangerfield of TSD

    Razor: Merkur Futur
    Blade: Derby Extra
    Brush: Edwin Jagger Best Badger
    Bowl/Mug/Scuttle: 1970's era Old Spice Mug
    Cream: TOBS Eton College
    Soap: Tabac
    Aftershave: Old Spice
    Aftershave Balm: Nivea
    That one special "extra": Master Bay Rum just because I like it!
     
  9. Ursa

    Ursa Well-Known Member

    Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable
    Blade: Gillette Yellow 7 O'Clock
    Brush: Burma-Shave boar
    Bowl/Mug/Scuttle: Don't need one--I face lather
    Cream: Proraso!
    Soap: VDH Aloe & Shea Butter
    Canned stuff: Barbasol Cool Menthol
    Aftershave: Aqua Velva Ice Blue
    Aftershave Balm: Aqua Velva Ice Balm
    That one special "extra": Condoms, assuming I'm not the only person on this desert island...*grin*
     
  10. Kingpepper

    Kingpepper Active Member

    C&E BBB
    Merkur Slantbar
    Derby blades
    Real Shaving Co. SC
    C&E Sandlewood SS
    Skin Bracer by Mennen AS
    Derek Jeter Driven EDT
     
  11. ateace

    ateace Member

    desert isolation

    Razor: Merkur Classic
    Blade: Swedes
    Brush: No name badger from my fathers cabinet
    Bowl/Mug/Scuttle: half a hollowed-out coconut
    Cream: Proraso
    Aftershave Balm: Nivea Extra Soothing
    That one special "extra": food
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  12. Gillette_Man

    Gillette_Man New Member

    Razor: Toggle. Don't have to worry about sand jamming up the TTO mechanism.
    Blade: Derby
    Brush: Shavemac 429 Super
    Bowl/Mug/Scuttle: Probably hot, so I don't want a scuttle, so it would be my pewter shaving cup.
    Cream: Body Shop Maca Root
    Soap: VDH Deluxe
    Aftershave: Witch Hazel
    Aftershave Balm: Nivea Extra Soothing with peppermint essential oil added.
    That one special "extra": A couple of cases of this:

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