SoS: November 21, 2016 - November 27, 2016

Tras Krom · Nov 24, 2016

Wolfman, Stork Pinsk titanium,
B&M Cologne russe

whiteboy_cannon · Nov 24, 2016

Happy Thanksgiving!

Man, what an exceptional SOTD. @landlgrooming you officially have a new fan. Fantastic lather with an awesome scent. Definitely a new favorite of mine, and this is after only 1 shave. Exceptional shave!

Karl G · Nov 24, 2016

Happy thanksgiving to all. Today was the Russkie leaving me clean and smooth.

Hot water preparation
AOS Lavender PSO
Haslinger Honig Shave Soap
Savile Row 3824 Silvertip
Paketa (Rocket) 1961 5/8
Osma Bloc d'Alun
AOS Lavender After Shave Balm

Happy shaving everyone - Karl

PickledNorthern · Nov 24, 2016

Smooth Steve said: ↑

First time with the Wunderbar. I have the X3, which was my first and only other slant I've tried. It was an interesting shave, because it was the first time using many things. First off, I never tried Williams before. It came with a gift set I bought yesterday, and I always wanted to try this old school soap. I did no pre-shave prep other then shower because I wanted to experience Williams straight up without any enhancements. I have very soft water and loading/lathering was no issue. The soap's scent was plain and simple - clean and OK - like Ivory bars. The lather was not overly dense or very slick. I see why many say it is not very good, but it got the job done with no frills. I never used Astra blades, but they came with the razor so I figured Joe was recommending their use with the Wunderbar. The Wunderbar and Astras worked without flaw, even with the Williams. It was not hard for me to find the correct angle immediately as some said this could be an issue. This razor is fantastic, smooth, and efficient. I did not get much blade feedback and it did not feel aggressive, but it mowed through my whiskers with no effort. Very nice. I do not know if because the X3 was my first slant, but it took me a few shaves to get used to. Maybe because of my prior experience with the X3, or because the Wunderbar is just a better razor, but I had no issue getting this to work right out of the chute. No nicks, cuts, or weepers. No rough feedback from the alum either. Under the nose and chin were no problem. It was only my first shave with the Wunderbar, so I will need to experience it over multiples shaves before passing judgement, but initial impressions are outstanding. If this razor continues to perform like it did today, it will definitely earn a high place in my rotation. I may just sell the X3! Tomorrow I will use it with a better soap and a nice pre-shave prep to see if it continues to deliver. One a side note, it was also the first time I ever tried Aqua Velva original Sport Cologne. I really liked this for my post shave. I never saw it before and have been told it is something you typically can't buy in the states. I hope they decide to market it here because it felt great and has a nice scent. I would definitely buy it again. In summary, even with many variables and not the best performing soap, I loved the way the Wunderbar shaved and am delighted with this new acquisition. Based only on this 1 shave, I highly recommend it, but want to put it through its paces to evaluate its consistency.
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Hey, when you can get that good of a shave on day one, that's a pretty good sign. Congrats.

PickledNorthern · Nov 24, 2016

Thanksgiving Day.....

-Blackbird w/Feather (2)
-Nathan Clark with Envy White
-Stirling Almond Cream Soap
-Stirling Gentleman AS

I had plenty of time to enjoy my shave with a cup of coffee today, and the result was outstanding. The Blackbird is the only DE I own that sees any regular use, and it never disappoints. Three passes with a couple of touchups, and even little babies are jealous of how smooth I am.

I might even get to shave twice today.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Douglas Carey · Nov 24, 2016

Bobcat said: ↑

Thursday

Prep: Warm Shower-Stirling Bath Soap-Scots Pine Sheep
Soap: Maggard London Barbershop
Razor: Gillette NEW Short Comb
Blade: Personna Med Prep (4)
Brush: Thater Silvertip-26mmx55mm
Aftershave: Anucci EdT

WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angles for my beard)

LASS Woody Lavender today. 20 seconds to load the Thater Silvertip. Easy, thick, slick, lather. Personna Med Prep still in the Gillette NEW SC. Excellent smooth, close, shave. I finished with Anucci EdT.

Bob

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Excellent picture with a beautiful brush Bob.

PickledNorthern · Nov 24, 2016

Douglas Carey said: ↑

Excellent picture with a beautiful brush Bob.
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Yes. Nothing quite says "I had a luxurious shave today" like a Silvertip Thater.

Gabe · Nov 24, 2016

Happy Thanksgiving
Valobra/Paladin Chief Blonde Badger/Weber PF/UFO Colibri/Fine Platinum

Navarrsky · Nov 24, 2016

Douglas Carey said: ↑

Great looking brush.
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Thank you, Doug!

Demidog said: ↑

Great photo. That is one beautiful razor and I've become a fan of those jade brush handles as well since seeing Clint's LE Simpsons synthetic.
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Thank you for the kind words!
This is the most beautiful and cool looks razor I've ever held in my hands!

RaZorBurn123 · Nov 24, 2016

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Look at my @twhite B-400 w/Whipped Dog High Mountain.

Darkbulb · Nov 24, 2016

Douglas Carey · Nov 24, 2016

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Great looking setup and picture.

Douglas Carey · Nov 24, 2016

Razor: Gillette President Y 1
Blade: Feather Platinum (4)
Brush: Shavemac Zebra, Honeycomb 2 Band Badger
Soap: Route 66 Frozen Cranberry Citrus
Aftershave: Fine American Blend

Great shave using this combination of tools. The Route 66 Cranberry Citrus is a blissful blend of tart cranberries, juicy red grapefruit and sweet orange, with tangy tangerine and lemon-lime. A bright synergy of fragrance that is fabulous year round. It is very easy to build a beautiful lather with and has an amazing aroma.
I hope everyone is enjoying their day with family and friends.

DabblinRazors · Nov 24, 2016

Happy Thanksgiving!

After showering:
Razor: 1961 Gillette 195 Adjustable "Fat Boy” (WTG = 5, XTG = 3, ATG = 3)
Blade: Gillette 7 O’clock Permasharp (3)
Brush: Patriotic, Bi-centennial handle with a 24mm TGN Finest knot
Soap: Chiseled Face Groomatorium’s Ghost Town Barber
Water: Cold
Alum Block: Yes, with no wincing.
Post Shave: Thayer's Witch Hazel with Aloe
Aftershave: Chiseled Face Groomatorium’s Ghost Town Barber
Fragrance: Prada Luna Rossa

scott.ostermille · Nov 24, 2016

https://imgur.com/a/eQElC
SOTD: 11/24/2016 - "Giving Thanks"

Pre: Hot Shower
Soap(s): Uncle Jon's "Pumpkin Spice" & Catie's Bubbles "S'more Love for Noah"
Brush(es): Matthew smarting "Noah" 3-band Silvertip & Classic Shaving Satin Tip Synthetic
Razor(s): Rockwell 6s (R6 Plate) w/ Personna Lab Blue (1) & Hone Type 15a (bladeless)
Post: Uncle Jon's "Pumpkin Spice" Aftershave

My little man joined me for a shave and a video today. Watch for that to drop in the morning. Thankful to be spending Thanksgiving at my parents house with my biggest blessings. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your's!

Be smooth and shave it up, everyone!

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blondblue · Nov 24, 2016

Black Friday Planned Shave:

prep-Dove Men + Care Bodywash (in hot shower)
shave-Rise Supeer Foam
razor-Gillette Sensor Deuce Pivot + DisposeABLE
A.S.-Stirling Barbershop

blondblue · Nov 24, 2016

HolyRollah said: ↑

SOTD: Vintage Wm Greaves & Sons razor; TGN 24mm synthetic set in olive wood; Soap Commander 'Fortitude' soap & aftershave balm; superb shave. Full house for dinner tonight, two turkeys going in the oven soon and three NFL games to record. Going to be a great day. Blessings to all of you for a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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During Thanksgiving of 1971, my Dad warned us as we proceded through the pies, "Kickoff's in a half-hour"(Nebraska-Oklahoma). Many of us watched the game.

danbuter · Nov 24, 2016

Merkur 1904 open comb razor
generic DE blade
Maggards 22mm black synthetic brush
Tabac soap
Pinaud Clubman aftershave

Jayaruh · Nov 25, 2016

Friday's

Dove Men Face Wash
TSD Killer Queen
Jayaruh #133
Gillette Slim
Wilkinson Sword Super Sword-Edge
CWR, Asma Alum Block
T.N. Dickinson's WH
Aqua Velva Musk AS

The TSD Killer Queen Shaving Cream face-lathered well with my Jayaruh #133 silvertip badger brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette Slim with a Wilkinson Sword Super Sword-Edge blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse and alum block, I finished off with T.N. Dickinson's WH and then Aqua Velva Musk After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Primotenore · Nov 24, 2016

Thanksgiving Shave
MW Sandalwood Rose
Simpson CH1 Super Badger
Merkur Progress (2.5)
Astra SP (3)
Thayer's Rose Witch Hazel
St. Charles Bulgarian Rose
Meehan Sandalwood Cologne

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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