SoS: January 17-23 2011

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by rodd, Jan 16, 2011.

  1. blugill

    blugill New Member

    C.V. Heljestrand, Faux Frameback
    Omega Pro 49 Boar Brush
    Home Made Rose Petal Shave Soap "by sis"
    Florida Water A/S Cologne

    This Razor was a resto by Glen @ Gem Star Customs
    Fantastic Shave today with this Helje !!
    Two Passes was enough but took
    a third for Sh!ts & Giggles
    Face is as smooth as a Catfish Belly !

    Thanks for a Great Razor Glen !
     

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  2. fishcrow

    fishcrow Birdman of TSD

    Friday's Shower and Shave
    Long Hot shower
    Johnson Baby Oil pre-shave
    Parker Badger Brush
    Gillette Super Speed Blue Tip /w Feather Blade
    Prairie Creations Goat's Milk
    Clubman Pinaud Vanilla
     
  3. Sodapopjones

    Sodapopjones Well-Known Member

    Working Man's Friday
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    • Razor: Milord
    • Blade: Red Pack IP
    • Brush: Ever-Ready with 20mm Super Fan
    • Cream: Arko Regular
    • Aftershave: Canoe
     
  4. DLreno

    DLreno Well-Known Member

    Friday, January 21

    EJ DE86
    Dorco 301 (1)
    Tabac SS
    Ever Ready Boar
    Clubman -Vanilla

    Did a minimalist routine this morning and got a BBS on 3+ passes. Great combo.
     
  5. Schnitter

    Schnitter Member

    Friday

    Calani "Iberische Sonne"
    Semogue 2030
    EJDE89L
    Lord super stainless
    Majestät AS
     
  6. gregindallas

    gregindallas Rolls Razor Revivalist

    012111 - The one and only Old Gold Rolls

    Soap: Palmolive Stick in Gillette gold plated container
    Brush: Vintage Erskine Badger
    Razor: 1932 Gold Plated Series 1 Rolls (The "if you have to ask, you couldn't aford it" Rolls):D
    AS: TOBS St James

    Wow, just Wow. I've been working on this razor for a couple of weeks now. It's ready and I've uesd it a few times.

    Fun facts for Rolls people: ceramic friction pad which is why I used a later version allignment sleeve. Can't replace it and haven't seen one like it. Silver stroping handle. Colasping razor handle. The blade had/has no discoloration after 79 years, unusually smooth shave and doesn't require much stroping. I've talked to a couple of old users of thes gold Rolls and was struck by their claim of only having to strop once a week or so. Didn't believe it but after trying it out skipping the strop, I think I do. I think they cherry picked like crazy when they put together a kit for gold plating but I'm not complaining.:D
     

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  7. Shawna

    Shawna 1000 Music Tag Bonus Points Awarded!

    TGIF!

    Hottish Shower
    Green Marvy Mug
    Omega Scarlatti Brush
    TOBS Avocado SC
    Lady Gillette Stars - Champagne
    Gillette Super Thin (2)
    Cool Water Rinse
    Victoria's Secret "Candy, Baby" Lotion
    Victoria's Secret Very Sexxy Cologne

    Comfortable shave today, knees are all healed up from my fall last weekend. Still some bruising but it's getting better. :rolleyes:

    Have a great weekend everyone!
     
  8. Dridecker

    Dridecker Sherlock

    Shave Of The Day - January 21st



    • Hot Shower
    • Shea Moisture Badger Brush
    • TOBS Rose Cream
    • Schick Krona TTO
    • Feather Blade ~ Day 1
    • Thayers Witch Hazel/Osage Rub Blend
    • Lea Aftershave Balsam
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    Decided to revisit the Feather blade again, in the past it was always a close shave but too harsh for my face, and today in the mild Krona it was no different.

    I'll call it 3.5 blades
     
  9. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

    Saturday - it's the weekend! :happy069 Time for the SEs!!

    Prep: 30 minute marinade with TSD ISZ PSB, strop str8, hot shower
    Coffee: A mix of left-overs, BLACK
    Strop: VB 2" Black Latigo/linen
    Soap: D.R. Harris Marlborough + 3 drops M Bomb
    Brush: C&E Pure Badger
    Str8: Hand Forged Red Imp w/ custom Bloodwood scales by Glen, 3+ passes
    Post: Cold water rinse, Osage Rub, SJ Unforgivable
    'Stache Wax: Steve's Own

    Shave Rating: 5 Blades

    A great shave all the way 'round.

    Hey, Glen - :happy088:happy088
     
  10. ocharlas

    ocharlas Well-Known Member

    Gillette ball end Tech
    Wilkinson Sword Classic (2)
    TGN Silvertip Badger
    TBS Maca Shave Cream
    Neutrogena AS Balm
    Brut Attitude AS

    Same results as yesterday, but not quite as comfy a process. 3.8/5.
     
  11. crackstar

    crackstar Israeli Ambassador to TSD

    Saturday:

    Omega Wooden Handle
    Super Speed/7 O'Clock day 2
    Phyto Expert Regular SC :love008 :love008 :freezing :freezing
    Phyto Expert Sensitive AS Balsam :love008 :love008 :freezing :freezing
    Monsieur Givenchy EDT

    Somebody on another shaving forum says that the Phyto Expert has no cooling effect, but I disagree. It's VERY cooling, especially on the 2nd pass. The Phyto Expert Sensitive aftershave balsam has a lot of menthol in it, and it's very moisturizing and soothing, so today there was no need for my Lubriderm lotion, except on my body. ;) :D
     
  12. PanChango

    PanChango Not Cute

    5/8 Union Cutlery Lion Brand Razor

    Arko Shave Stick
    Rudy Vey 22mm Finest

    Alum
    Clubman Bay Rum

    My second straight shave was far from perfect, but good enough to skip the Red Tip Touch up. Two WTG passes, 2 nicks, some minor irritation. Feeling good for day 2 with the straight.
     
  13. Nick Freeh

    Nick Freeh Well-Known Member

    Saturday, January 22, 2011

    Pre-shave soap: Musgo Real Glyce Lime
    Razor: EJ Chatsworth
    Blade: Treet Dura Sharp
    Brush: Simpson Colonel X2L
    Soap: Proraso Classic
    A/S: Dickinson's Witch Hazel, Proraso Balm

    Although I am sorry that Iridiums are currently not available, the "Iridium panic" has motivated me to find some non-P&G blades that are very worthy stubble choppers. One of them is the Treet Dura Sharp, which gave me a great BBS shave this cold and snowy morning. The pre-shave soap really seems to help in getting a close shave, too. And the Proraso balm always provides a soothing, moisturizing finish.
     
  14. stingraysrock

    stingraysrock PIF'd away his custom title

    Happy Saturday From Florida!

    Hot Shower
    PanChango Chubby Peanut
    Speick Stick
    EJDE89L
    Voskhod (3)
    Cold Water Rag
    Speick Splash

    2 Passses = 3 Blade DFS.

    A quickie, minimalist touch-up shave before heading out to the Mystery Tea Theater.

    Have a great weekend Ya'll!
     
  15. Rene

    Rene Well-Known Member

    Saturday, Januari 22nd

    Hot shower
    Raz*War ss
    Omega 639 Havana Silvertip
    Merkur 34c HD
    Alum block
    Nivea for Men ASB
    Canali Men EdT
     
  16. Oscar

    Oscar Member

    That sounds like an awesome shave... Good job my friend.
     
  17. Oscar

    Oscar Member

    Firday, January 21, 2011, about 9:00am

    • Tolsom Facial Cleanser
    • Hot Towel with Pantene Pro-V on Face
    • Proraso Pre-Post Cream
    • Vulfix 247 Pure Badger
    • VDH Deluxe, face lathered, brush reloaded before each pass
    • Merkur 11c Open Comb
    • Vidyut SuperMax Stainless Blade (1st shave, corked and stropped on arm)
    • Cold Water Rinse
    • Thayers Unscented Witch Hazel
    • Neutrogena Triple Protect Facial Lotion

    Remarks: My search for the right blade continues with SuperMax Stainless from India. After the usual prep routine, I lathered up and did the initial North-South pass. I noticed the exceptional performance of the blade, which was even better in the next pass, a South-North pass. I was convinced I would get the best shave ever at this point, but I started getting irritation at the third pass, which is ATG. I'm starting to think I am one of those people who can't go ATG no matter what. After this ATG pass and the touch ups, the result is not much better than from what I had with previous blades. It also occurred to me that I might be taking the improvement in my technique for the quality of the blade. I decided to put the blade trial away for a while and shave with one of my Wilkinson Swords just to see how much I have improved. That will also give me a chance to try my new Arko SS. I might do that next time or maybe I will wait till this blade is worn out.

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  18. markb

    markb New Member

    Razor: 5/8 Panamex Blue Bell No.99
    Cream: TOBS Lemon & Lime
    Brush: Vie-Long 13061 Horse Hair
    Aftershave: RazoRock Alum / Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue
    Cologne: Polo Modern Reserve

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    Last of the Lemon & Lime cream!

    Great pics gentlemen!! :happy088
     
  19. Dewaine

    Dewaine Well-Known Member

    Saturday:

    Razor: Merkur 38C Barber Pole
    Blade: Personna (US)
    Brush: Omega Boar 10049
    Soap: Palmolive Stick (Euro)
    A/S: Ivy Club Spice
    EdT: Old Spice
     
  20. Schnitter

    Schnitter Member

    Saturday Night Shave

    Calani " Iberische Sonne"
    Semogue 2030
    EJDE89L
    Lord super stainless
    Majestät AS
     

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