Thread: SOTD - Sun July 4th - Sat July 10th

Futur
Astra Platinum (4)
MWF
Vulfix Super Badger
Dickinsons WH
Aqua Velva Musk
Guerlain Imperiale EdC

Have a great weekend!

Well, I didn't shave Thursday so I am bringing out Mr. Stubbles.
Today however, I used the Ern Ator which I had honed sometime ago, and it was pure delight. Smoooth and sharp, got rid of the two day growth like the proverbial knife through butter.
Hot shower and hot towel treatment + Proraso preshave cream.
Soap used was the Vintage Blades Lavender in wooden bowl.
Omega hog's hair brush...just like the one Bruce (Stroker) uses.
Thayers Lemon
Italian Floid. This aftershave is excellent, the scent stayed with me for the whole day; not overpowering at all....just a nice soft scent.
BBS shave
SHAVE ON
HOG

Originally Posted by BlacknTan

Friday, 7.9.10

Cool water splash
Williams Shave soap (straight up)
Semogue SOC Boar
Bowdin's Wedge
Tony Miller Heirloom Strop 40 Linen/70 Leather
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Nivea AS Balm
Spanish Floïd AS

I thought there was a bit more in this blade, so it went back to the hones yesterday... I was right, as today's shave was just possibly the closest to date. I chose unadulterated Williams as a test for the new Semogue brush. Alot of folks complain of williams being hard to lather, weak lather, dries out too fast... I had none of that. The new SOC brush made a thick, rich lather that wouldn't quit... Highly impressive performance with a finicky soap...



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Hey, BlackNTan, what are your thoughts on the SOC Brush? I have one in the mail right now, and can't wait... I am still angry that I missed out on the LE brush... I like the cherrywood handle and dyed knot more, but I hear this knot is made of a better density, so I'll survive... However, I'd like to hear from people who already own one..

I love boars, so I'm excited for this one

Razor: Schuzle-Weyer
Brush: Simpson C3
Lather: C.O. Bigelow
Aftershave: Pinuad Clubman Bay Rum

Friday midnight shave;
W&B Celebrated Barber's 9/8
Mastro Livi staghorn badger
CarrieM's Bay Rum SC
Royall Bay Rhum

VieLong 16726 : Merkur 37G+Crystal : Wilkinson SS : Myrsol ASL

Pre: Hot shower and Proraso for head
Razor: Friodur 15/16
Brush: Custom pro 24 mm finest two band
Soap: Nannys Cirtrus Zinger
ASB: Chanel Allur
AS: Alcolado Glacial
Strop: Neil Miller linnen/buffalo 50/70
Result:
Two days stubble and the big guy came out. Love the ASB:s, but couldn´t use it for years (to fat skin type), but now when I use AS after it works perfect. Ahhh, lovely shave and lovely day!
Thank you all for great pics!

SATURDAY

Bakelite 45
Astra Stainless
Omega Boar
VDH SS
Skin Bracer AS

Originally Posted by ShavedZombie

Hey, BlackNTan, what are your thoughts on the SOC Brush? I have one in the mail right now, and can't wait... I am still angry that I missed out on the LE brush... I like the cherrywood handle and dyed knot more, but I hear this knot is made of a better density, so I'll survive... However, I'd like to hear from people who already own one..

I love boars, so I'm excited for this one

I too missed out on the LE 2009, and reading all the posts about it, it seemed just too good to be true..
I've used the SOC 4 times now, and it's made a believer outta' me! I put it to the test with hard soaps that tend to give some folks trouble... Williams and MWF. I'm still in awe of the performance of this brush, and it's not even broken in yet! This morning's lather with 'da Fat was just awesome!!

You're gonna' LOVE it!

Saturday, 7.10.10

Cool water splash
Mitchell's Wool Fat
Semogue SOC SuperBoar
W.H. Morley & Sons Clover Brand straight
Tony Miller Heirloom strop 40 Linen/75 Latigo
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Nivea AS Balm
Ice Blue Aqua Velva

Great SOTD pics this week, everyone!