Thread: SOTD - Sun July 18th - Sat July 24rd

Strokers razor is a beauty. By my mind he should send this razor to meeeee.

Originally Posted by jhenry

Robert,

I didn't know that your beard grew that fast.

Hi Monroe,
Beard...what beard? That's my chest hair. It must be the water or something I ate . I would hate to see what I will look like tomorrow .

Robert,

How do you look???? I'm more concerned that your co-workers are going to complain about how you smell - no cologne??? Hopefully you didn't forget the deodorant

Actually I skip shaving occasionally. It's actually a calculated decision. Although it's agonizing to skip a day, the building anticipation makes it all the better when it finally happens (hmm, seems like some other things in life work that way too)

Greg

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Pre-Shave: Not used

Razor: Not used

Brush: Not used

Soap/Creme: Not used

Astringent: Thayers Witch Hazel

Post-Shave: Trumper's Sandalwood Skin Food, Trumper's Moisturizer

Cologne: Not used

Result: Unlike before, today I am sporting the "relaxed", unshaven look (see picture below) . I've decided to take the day off. But, Witch Hazel and Trumper's remain part of the daily routine

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My SOTD for today is that I decided to give the face a break today...this is the look I am going for. How do I look?

Originally Posted by LinacMan

Robert,

How do you look???? I'm more concerned that your co-workers are going to complain about how you smell - no cologne??? Hopefully you didn't forget the deodorant

Actually I skip shaving occasionally. It's actually a calculated decision. Although it's agonizing to skip a day, the building anticipation makes it all the better when it finally happens (hmm, seems like some other things in life work that way too)

Greg

Hi Greg,
That's too funny...but, no worries. I smell gooooooooood (according to wife, of course ). No cologne...just Witch Hazel and Trumper's skin food. Shower was definitely in (after a good hike/run early AM)...no co-workers today. I actually made the mistake of going in to work one day (on a day off mind you ) for a meeting...I went in with my shorts and T-shirt...Man, it shocked my co-workers...everyone screamed at the sight of my hairy legs. One of the girls in the office ran to get her friends to come check it out...she came in saying: "look, he's got legs" . I thought they were going to call Homeland Security or something. It was hilarious...we ALL had a good laugh (at my expense).

Hot water splashed on face + Proraso preshave cream
Ern Ator-Honed by me and a delight to shave with.
MWFS in ceramic bowl
Omega hogs hair brush
Thayers Lemon
Pinaud Clubman
Lately I have been shaving everyday needing only two passes to achieve a good close shave.
SHAVE ON
HOG

W.H Sample & Sons "Our Chief" razor
Illinois #827 strop
Santa Maria Novella shave cream
Pure Badger Brush
DB Scuttle
Witch Hazel
Wesley & Scotts Rose balm
Creed 'Virgin Island Water'
VERY CCS!

Futur
Astra Platinum (6)
MWF
Vulfix Super Badger
LaToja AS

DFS

Have a great weekend!

_______________
Don

Originally Posted by Hogrider

Hot water splashed on face + Proraso preshave cream
Ern Ator-Honed by me and a delight to shave with.
MWFS in ceramic bowl
Omega hogs hair brush
Thayers Lemon
Pinaud Clubman
Lately I have been shaving everyday needing only two passes to achieve a good close shave.
SHAVE ON
HOG

Hog, I'm loving the look of that ERN you keep showing off... The humped tang is a looker.

And your SOTDs are always creative and fun.

I managed to pick up a razor like that. The etching is not as strong as yours though.

Originally Posted by Stroker

SOTD Friday July 23, 2010

Razor: 14/16 Frederick Reynolds Wedge Hollow Point
"Washington The Champion of Liberty" blade etch in Gray Bone
Pre-Shave Cream: Proraso
Soap: Ogallala Bay Rum & Sandalwood
Mug: Ceramic Clipper
Scuttle: RAB Ceramic
Brush: Medium Badger
ASB: Nivea Replenishing
Aftershave: Pinaud Virgin Island Bay Rum

Great shave with the FR Washington Wedge as always. I love this razor and it's the smoothest shaver I have. I'm not sure if it's smoothness influenced the performance of the Ogallala SS but, for the first time this morning since I started these observations I got the slight feel of cushion. The Williams (Tallow based), MWF (lanolin based) did not have the soft feel on the skin when the razor was moving across it. I wouldn't say the Ogallala (oil based) had a lot of slide or glide but, there was a distinct difference in the feel of the razor on the skin that I'm assuming is the elusive cushion. The comparisons that I'm doing have helped me to understand the mechanics of the different soaps (and later will be the creams) and how each are unique in their own way. Obviously these are my favorites because I have them in my rotation and I like them for their individual performance factors. Ogallala SS is a great fav of mine and has demonstrated the most cushion of all the soaps so far.
Have a great day today Gentlemen and enjoy your shaves!

Originally Posted by eTom

Strokers razor is a beauty.

+1. Love those scales.