Razor: Gillette 195 Fat Boy (f1) 1960 (5) (3)
Brush: Whipped Dog 30/45 Silvertip
Mug: Old Spice (early glass Mug 06) 1961 - 1964 First Mug with a taper last without a lip on top
Cream: Cella
Blade: Feather (2)
Post shave: Thayers Cucumber WH, Jack Black balm, Old Spice original Shulton 1980 glass AS (gift from my father in law)
Whipped up the Cella with no problem with the WD. Good cushion and I really like the FB. The heavy handle and head gave me a nice smooth shave with no pressures with the Feather WTG XTG on my face on 5 and ATG on my neck on 3. A little WH, love that Cucumber scent, and after cleanup some JB balm. Gotta finish with some OS. Have a good one!

After I save my post I edit it to add the pic. Don't use the tool bar at the top of the post, rather use the "More options..." at the bottom right. Then use the "Upload a File"

Shave for 7 June 2015 and Planned Shave for 8 June 2015

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I was wondering where you were. I enjoy reading your SOTD.

SOTD JUNE 7th!

Hello Gents! I am back among you tonight!

1.Aleppo soap shower
2.Preshave soap "scentless PAA"
3.Semogue 1305
4.Personna blade/3
5.Cold water rinse+alum
6.Myrsol antesol​

Great shave!!​

Not to sound like I am trying to Highjack your Thunder......Been there done that. Day after Presidents Day 1998. They take a long time to heal. (don't ask I know from experience)
Glad to hear that you are feeling better. Long process. Good Luck. One good thing I know is that I do know and can tell when it's going to rain! Maybe I should go to the local Television station and apply for the Weathermans Job.(Weatherperson to be politically correct)

Just a friendly reminder that we start a new SOTD thread tomorrow HERE this thread will be locked for a very short time later tonight/early tomorrow morning. So continue to post your SOTD here for this week. Happy shaving!
Kerry

Razor: Gillette Redtip, (A-3) 1955
Blade: Gillette, Platinum (4)
Brush: Fendrihen Silvertip Faux Ebony Handle, 22/49
Soap: Jack's Soap
Mug Shave, Knock Shave
Mug: Soak my brush in the Old Spice coffee mug for about a minute.
A/S: Captain's Choice, Sandalwood
Jack's soap is a much harder soap than the others I've used since I started this Focus. I applied 2 teaspoons of warm water on the soap and let it sit for a few minutes before using my brush which had been soaking. I rung out the brush and made my lather. Lather was great. I may be disproving my own theory, that harder soaps need a stiffer brush. This was not the case with this Silvertip Badger brush. It has worked well with both hard and softer soaps. I'll try a different soap tomorrow. Anyway another great shave.

Thank you for your service Jim. It was a rough time.

One of the best decisions of my life. I am glad to have served.

Nice to know it's enjoyed. Yeah, I missed the chance to interact here yesterday. I'll tell you, about an ounce more stress and you'll see a meltdown in St. Louis.....but I'm hanging in there. Got a chance to get some organization done with my razors/blades today and I find that relaxing and refreshing. We'll start the battle of the stainless blades tomorrow!

June 7th, SOTD
One days’ growth
Prep: Hot Shower
Razor: Dubl Duck Satin Wedge with Obnoxious Orange scales
Strop: Drygulch Chromexcel Horsehide/ Linen (20 on linen, 50 on leather)
Soap: Maggard Orange Menthol
Brush: Eveready 100T re-knotted with 22mm TGN Synthetic
Post Shave: Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block, Thayer’s Witch Hazel
Aftershave: Maggard Orange Menthol

Me too

SOTD 06.07.2015
June Open Comb Focus

Prep: Coconut oil, Hot shower
Razor: Gillette New SC
Blade: Voskhod
Brush: Omega 10083 Boar Brush
Lather: Nivea Sensitive Shaving Cream
Post: Cold rinse, Alum, Witch hazel, Proraso Green

Haven't had much time to post here lately. Most of my free time has been spent learning what to look for in vintage straights. Going on vacation next week and plan to hit up a few antique stores.

Today's shave
Pre: home made PSO
Lather: VDH deluxe and EJ Sandlewood
Razor: EJ de89kn
Blade: Feather stainless
Post: EJ Sandlewood

Went for 3 passes today and came out very smooth but I think I could have stopped at 2 and been about the same. Hoping my upcoming vacation will provide some time to search out some new gear (hardware and software).


Edit: sorry no pic

I second that!

You are extremely kind with your words and I thank you. However, I would never consider myself a real photographer compared to some folks on these forums.

Did you have him drill the brush that low or did you do it yourself? He doesnt give that low a loft option on the site.

I think it was a rough time for all of who served.

SOTD Sunday 07Jun2015





Razor: ATT M-1 76 mm Atlas Handle
Razor Blade: Wilkinson Sword
Brush: "Oscar11" Custom 24/48mm TGN Super Finest Black & White Resin Handle
Bowl: Arletta's Mug I {Daughter's White Coffee Mug}
Shower: Dr. Bronner's Magic Soap Tea Tree Liquid Soap
Shampoo: Neutrogena T/Gel Therapeutic Shampoo - Extra Strength
Pre-Shave Face Wash: Neutrogena Men Invigorating Face Wash
Pre-Shave Oil: Pacific Shaving Co. All Natural Shaving Oil
Shave Soap: Van der Hagen-Williams Shaving Soap aka Patrick's Blend
Post Shave: RazoRock Alum Block
Post Shave: Jack Black Post Shave Cooling Gel
Aftershave: Captain's Choice North

WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angles for my beard)
What worked well yesterday worked great today. I got a BBS/DFS with "No Nicks or Weepers"
Maybe after all of these years I finally learned how to shave? ​