Thread: SOTD - Sun Jan 3rd - Sat Jan 9th

Today's shave (and 2nd ever pic - I think I'm definitely getting better here!)
Silvertip Tweezerman - EJ 89 DE with Astra Blade - uber of EJ Sandalwood SC and unscented Col. Conk SS - no AS

Originally Posted by mosley59

Today's shave (and 2nd ever pic - I think I'm definitely getting better here!)

Awesome Pic!!

Btw, are you any where near Auckland? I have a friend that lives in Birkenhead.

5/8 Biedermeier
Simpson's Chubby 1 Best
C&E Sienna Soap
Aqua Velva Musk

First shave since last Sunday. We've been getting hammered with snow. Several feet on the ground and more on the way. I woke up Tuesday mnorning with a back ache and before I could finish getting ready for work I couldn;t walk. Screwed my back up good. This evening was the first time I could stand w/o flinching so the beard had to go. January is Henckels month in my rotation so lets see how far I can go before being tempted by the rest of the heard.

Brush: Shavemac 23mm silvertip
Strop: Merit Linen and SRD 3" Bridal
Shave Cream: CarrieM's Bamboo Teak
Razor: J.A. Henckels 6/8's
Cologne: Royall Musk

Smooth as silk and BBS.

Location: 36° 10' 25.3416" - 115° 20' 33.198"
Razor: RC Allman
Brush: Shavemac D01 - 23/50
Soap: MWF aka Da Fat
Pre-shave: Dominica Bay Rum
Astringent: Thayers Witch Hazel
AS: Ogallala Bay Rum
EDC: Sandalwood Elizabeth Arden
Result: WOW!

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Ok here's what I did.

I found this old early 1900's Robeson published little booklet with info about what razor to buy and some lathering info. It said (if you have a tender skin) to first wet the face with hot water and lather up with your brush. Now rinse off the lather you just applied and apply some good bay-rum. (I used Dominica bay-rum).

When done let it soak for a short while then take your brush and re-lather. Make sure to nicely massage the lather on your face. Even use your fingers if needed. Now continue and finish your regular shaving routine.

I did just that and wow, what an incredible easy, smooth and irritation free shave I had. My skin just felt amazing. This off course combined with a wicked but sharp Bob Allman razor finished on my Japanese Karasu, MWF soap and both Dominica and Ogalla Bay-rum.

I will be trying this routine again next time but with different hardware

No something new to try and thinking of different combos not just bay rum cool

Originally Posted by Maximilian

Location: 36° 10' 25.3416" - 115° 20' 33.198"
Razor: RC Allman
Brush: Shavemac D01 - 23/50
Soap: MWF aka Da Fat
Pre-shave: Dominica Bay Rum
Astringent: Thayers Witch Hazel
AS: Ogallala Bay Rum
EDC: Sandalwood Elizabeth Arden
Result: WOW!

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Ok here's what I did.

I found this old early 1900's Robeson published little booklet with info about what razor to buy and some lathering info. It said (if you have a tender skin) to first wet the face with hot water and lather up with your brush. Now rinse off the lather you just applied and apply some good bay-rum. (I used Dominica bay-rum).

When done let it soak for a short while then take your brush and re-lather. Make sure to nicely massage the lather on your face. Even use your fingers if needed. Now continue and finish your regular shaving routine.

I did just that and wow, what an incredible easy, smooth and irritation free shave I had. My skin just felt amazing. This off course combined with a wicked but sharp Bob Allman razor finished on my Japanese Karasu, MWF soap and both Dominica and Ogalla Bay-rum.

I will be trying this routine again next time but with different hardware

Bay rum as a pre-shave? I'll certainly have to try that one.

Joed,

Ouch...Based on personal experience, I know that must have hurt. I'm glad to hear that you are on the mend though. Hoping that you will achieve a full and speedy recovery.

Originally Posted by tat2Ralfy

Awesome Pic!!

Btw, are you any where near Auckland? I have a friend that lives in Birkenhead.

Thanks - I just arranged it all, pointed and shot, not sure how I managed to get such a good pic. Don't know your friend though - I'm from and at the other end of the country, sorry.

This is my first shave of the year. Here in western New York, we've been getting hammered with snow! Shovling, plowing at work; Crazy!
PRE-SHAVE PREP: Hot shower, hot towel, pre-shave oil, lather, hot towel, re-lather, shave.
PRE-SHAVE OIL: Glycerin.
S/SOAP: Tabac.
S/CREAM: TOBS- Mr. Taylor's.
GLYCERIN: 6- drops= Uber-lather.
BRUSH: C-M Super Silver Tip.
RAZOR: Magic Shavette, personna blade. WTG, XTG, ATG passes.
POST-SHAVE TREATMENT: Hot water rinse, cold water rinse, astringent, A/S gel, EDC.
ASTRINGENT: T.N. Dickinson's Witch hazel.
A/S GEL: TOBS- Mr. Taylor's.
EDC: TOBS- Mr. Taylor's.
RESULT: Nice! BBS Shave. Magic Shavette performed very well. That little razor saved a lot of time not having to strop. Perfect when I'm in a hurry, but still want a straight shave. It beats a DE, but not my straights!