Thread: Sun May 18th - Sat May 24th

Prep: Hot shower - followed by Vitos pre-post-shave cream
SS: Wm. Neumann & Co. “1911”
Brush: Omega #81569 – Modern Beehive “Banded Boar”
Strop: SRD Premium IV Bridle Leather 50 fabric; 60 leather
Razor: 6/8” Robert Williams “SRP Limited Edition” w/ G-10 scales
Toner: Thayers Original” Witch Hazel w/ Aloe Vera
ASB: Wm. Neumann & Co. “1911”
AS: Wm. Neumann & Co. “1911”

Blade: Dovo Bismarck 6/8
Brush: TGN Grade-A 26/55
Suds: T&H Shaving Soap
ASL: The Grooming Co.



Refreshing shave!!
Good day gents!!

A good ride in the morning

A great shave in the morning

Sunday

Prep: Proraso, crema pre barba
Razor: ＳＫ式１ R.Saito
Brush: Semogue Mistura
Shave soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Aftershave: Alum Block & Tabac After Shave
Moisturiser: Kiehl's "The ultimate men's after-shave balm"
Cologne: Black Orchid
Drink: Absinthe



I shaved with the ＳＫ式１today and it was a very different experience to the SK3. I carried on where I had left off with the SK3, thinking that the razor would be smooth and forgiving. The SK1 was even smoother but not at all forgiving giving me a little nip from the offset. The blade is a lot shorter and feels smoother but much, much keener, I felt that I had to be on it continuously which was fine and the end result was very pleasing. It just seems that the ＳＫ式１ was better quality and a more professional product than the SK3, if that makes any sense.

Sunday Shave and Haircut

Gem Lather Catcher (Dome) Wm. Elliot (face), VDH Badger, Tabac, Lucky Tiger Bay Rum, Firehouse Wacky Tacky

A lazy Sunday. It took me until late evening to muster enough gumption to shower and shave. I think I may have burned the candle at both ends for a bit too long. Probably a good day to have a few beers, watch a baseball game and take a nap. Tomorrow I'll get back to hardcore. Until then I'm just too tired to bust a grape.

Sunday, 5.18.14

Hot Towel Prep
Bath House .. Spanish Fig & Nutmeg Shave Soap
Morris & Forndran Blonde Badger in Butterscotch
Robeson Shur-Edge 5/8
Neil Miller .. 40/60
Witch Hazel
Ogallala Bay Rum .. Limes & Peppercorns for a nice finish

Nearing the end of the hot towel treatment pre-shave .. I'll enjoy it while I can.
This Shur-Edge is a nice blade, but again, the scales leave me flat. Could be destined for a trip to my friend Max!
The Ogallala iteration is probably my favorite bay rum .. Somewhat understated, but pleasant ..

Today's music from one of the best female voices ever .. Quite powerful!

SOTD 2014.05.18
Arte Rom Day#15

Pre: Bottega Verde al Burro di Karité
Lather: Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet No Tallow & Saponeria Artigiana Vegetale alla Mandorla (Super-Lather 10:1)
Brush: Artisanìa Romera Cabo Ebano Africano Texugo Finest 2-band 24x52x98mm *
Method: Face Lathering with Brush Scuttle Silver-Ceramic
Razor: Wostenholm "IXL" Celebrated
Blade: Sheffield Carbon Steel, 23x70mm (-15/16"), Spine 6mm, Quarter Hollow Near Wedge, 70g, Dreadnought Point, Mono Stab, No Jimps, Deco on blade and Blond Horn Scales
Strop: Paciccella Lambskin Leather / Jeans
Pass: WTG/XTGN
Post: Cliosan Nutriente Strong O.K.E. (Olio d'Oliva, Burro di Karite, Vit.E)
AS: Demin Musk AS Lotion
Frag: Bottega Verde Uomo Legno Marino EDT Vapo


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Soundtrack: Lou Reed- Perfect Day


"Just a perfect day
problems all left alone
Weekenders on our own
it's such fun"
(Cit.)


* Thanks to Aremor@BC

Razor – Another King Midas
Brush – Semouge boar
Soap – GM Balsam
AS – ALUM, & Myrsol Agua Balsamica

I am on a King Midas kick. I just like these razors. Collect the whole set. Getting low on the Mrysol. I will order more as the light scent and toning effect is appealing. Happy Shaving!
Mike

Pre: Proraso Green Tea and Oat
Brush: Edwin Jagger travel brush in pure badger. Trying to break it in before my little trip next weekend. Boy did this thing stink.
Lather: Edwin Jagger Sandalwood. Very cedar-like.
Razor: Thomas Turner.
Post: Nivea ASB for sensitive skin.

Prep: Shower
Brush: Thater Fine Badger
Soap: Pre de Provence
Razor: Wostenholm Pipe
Post: Alum, Thayer's Witch Hazel
Balm: Nivea Sensitive

The weather was great today and I was able enjoy the outdoors this afternoon. My new house has some nice flower beds thanks to a previous owner. The garden will make a regular appearance in my SOTD pics. The first irises of the year bloomed today.