Thread: SOTD April 5-11

Originally Posted by rum

Thanks!
Will be use #2 tomorrow

Hmm... not a bad shave. The Korres moisturising I used as an after shave wasn't a bad idea, but not perfect. Felt quite comfortable, no scent clash. Still looking for the ideal non-alcoholic after-shave accompaniment to Tabac soap.

Good Thursday all...

Wald Solingen Ese-Es 5/8 with '51 Black Tip ("Swede" day 1)
Omega Boar
C&E Sweet Almond Oil ss (TY Craig)
Thayers Original WH w/aloe
Murray & Lanman Florida Water (yowch!)

Moving slowly into my straight razor shaving, I am feeling slightly more comfortable on the first pass WTG...the C&E almond soap is very agreeable with a subtle scent and good lather...I felt some irritation after the second pass with the Balck Tip and Gillette "Swede" combination...this blade may not be my cup of tea...we'll see...

Nathan

Originally Posted by Batmang

Good Thursday all...

Wald Solingen Ese-Es 5/8 with '51 Black Tip ("Swede" day 1)
Omega Boar
C&E Sweet Almond Oil ss (TY Craig)
Thayers Original WH w/aloe
Murray & Lanman Florida Water (yowch!)

Moving slowly into my straight razor shaving, I am feeling slightly more comfortable on the first pass WTG...the C&E almond soap is very agreeable with a subtle scent and good lather...I felt some irritation after the second pass with the Balck Tip and Gillette "Swede" combination...this blade may not be my cup of tea...we'll see...

Nathan

Your approach is the same as mine was. I shaved with a combination straight DE until I was able to comfortably shave my cheeks, lip & chin (WTG/XTG/ATG) then ventured slowly down my neck. Once my hands figured out what to do, I put the DE down and never looked back.

The hardest part was getting my brain and hands to work as a team.

Pre Shave - Nacy Boy PSO
Brush - Simpson Chubby #1 in Best
Cream - Castle Forbes Lavener
Razor - Joseph Allen Full Hollow (awesome shaver)
ASB - Wesley & Scott's Lavender

If I can ever get a picture that I'm happy with, I'll upload it. You all are too good at this

Marlborough shaving cream from Dr Harris.
Tweezerman
Trumpers sandalwood skin food
Spyderco tenacious
Ogallala Bay rum&sandalwood

Had to try.

Thursday

Razor: 6/8 Puma Inox "Microtome"
Brush: Simpson Chubby1 Best
Soap: Vintage Yardley
A/S: DR Harris a/s milk
Edt: Trumpers Spanish Leather

Thursday am

Progress w/Derby
Fendrihan Silvertip
Moss Scuttle
L'Occitane Cade S/C
L'Occitane Cade A/S

No straight today, back at it tomorrow morning!

Thursdsay 4/9

• Penchetta Penworks Redwood Burl Silvertip
• Pre de Provence SS
• 7/8 W&B Celebrated Hollow Ground
• 6/8 Wostenholm Double Concave Celebrated IXL
• Gillette Slim Adj.(4)
• Gillette 7OCB
• Thayer's A/F Original
• Wesley & Scott Lightly Mentholated

Result: After using the Wostie which had been re-honed to a higher degree, I decided to try the W&B which hadn't, to see if the issue was technique or blade sharpness. IMHO, it's blade sharpness. I know I'm a rookie to straight razor shaving, but I think my stubble is just that stubborn. I know it is with DE blades. Anyways, so I finished with the Wostie, and a few touch ups with the Slim - I was starting to get burn as my frustration level was rising....

Spectacular Shave

Originally Posted by TonyJ

Marlborough shaving cream from Dr Harris.
Tweezerman
Trumpers sandalwood skin food
Spyderco tenacious
Ogallala Bay rum&sandalwood

Had to try.

Excellent choice of razors!
So how was the shave?

Cheers,
Jeff

Night Shave

Pre Shave: CF The Pre-Shave
Brush: Rooney #3, small, super silvertip
Cream: CF Cedarwood & Sandalwood
Bowl: Sara's bowl
Razor: DOVO Black Star 5/8
After Shave: CF 1445 (that stuff is the BOMB!)