Thread: SOTD - Sun July 25th - Sat July 31st

Pre-Shave: Hot shower + Baking Soda + Stephan's Smooth Conditioning Shaving Creme

Razor: 6/8" Full Hollow C.V. Heljestrand "Royal Kindal", Round Point

Brush: 23mm Shavemac Silvertip

Überlather: CarrieM Bay Rum creme + Mama Bear Almond soap + squirt of glycerin

Astringent: Thayers Witch Hazel

Post-Shave: NancyBoy Replenishing AS, Trumper's Moisturizer

Cologne: Penhaligon Opus 1870

Result: I had a nice, Zen-like shave this morning . The ~8-10 minute pre-shave perp was especially enjoyable with first applying a thick slurry of glycerin/baking soda to my beard for 3 minutes, followed by 3 minutes of Stephan's shave creme. While waiting for 3 minutes , I whipped up THE überlather using my Shavemac and a concoction which consisted of a mix between CarrieM's Bay Rum creme, Mama Bear Almond soap and glycerin. This combination provides me with some of the best yet lasting slip, moist and cushion factors I have experienced...In subsequent weeks and months, I do look forward to test different combinations of cremes and soaps to see which BEST delivers the ultimate überlather. The überlather was kept warm in a bowl that fits perfectly in my Sunbeam hot pot express filled with water. After rinsing the Stephan's shave creme from my face, I worked the warm überlather into my pre-prepped beard for a good 2 minutes...Man, what a feeling!!! The shave itself was nothing short of Fantastic!!! I stropped my Heljestrand Royal Kindal (40 linen/60 leather) and re-lathered my beard. The blade had absolutely no problem cutting through yesterday's growth. It was particularly nice to watch the blade reveal fresh skin in its wake as the edge slowly mowed its way through that thick, white, slippery cushion which covers the invisible beard below. 3 passes (WTG, XTG & ATG) and 20 minutes later, my face was feeling fresh and BBS. A warm water followed by a cold water rinse removed the remainder of the creme, revealing nothing but fresh, BBS skin.

Have a great Thursday guys

excellent razor!
I like it!

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Pre-Shave: Hot shower + Baking Soda + Stephan's Smooth Conditioning Shaving Creme

Razor: 6/8" Full Hollow C.V. Heljestrand "Royal Kindal", Round Point

Brush: 23mm Shavemac Silvertip

Überlather: CarrieM Bay Rum creme + Mama Bear Almond soap + squirt of glycerin

Astringent: Thayers Witch Hazel

Post-Shave: NancyBoy Replenishing AS, Trumper's Moisturizer

Cologne: Penhaligon Opus 1870

Result: I had a nice, Zen-like shave this morning . The ~8-10 minute pre-shave perp was especially enjoyable with first applying a thick slurry of glycerin/baking soda to my beard for 3 minutes, followed by 3 minutes of Stephan's shave creme. While waiting for 3 minutes , I whipped up THE überlather using my Shavemac and a concoction which consisted of a mix between CarrieM's Bay Rum creme, Mama Bear Almond soap and glycerin. This combination provides me with some of the best yet lasting slip, moist and cushion factors I have experienced...In subsequent weeks and months, I do look forward to test different combinations of cremes and soaps to see which BEST delivers the ultimate überlather. The überlather was kept warm in a bowl that fits perfectly in my Sunbeam hot pot express filled with water. After rinsing the Stephan's shave creme from my face, I worked the warm überlather into my pre-prepped beard for a good 2 minutes...Man, what a feeling!!! The shave itself was nothing short of Fantastic!!! I stropped my Heljestrand Royal Kindal (40 linen/60 leather) and re-lathered my beard. The blade had absolutely no problem cutting through yesterday's growth. It was particularly nice to watch the blade reveal fresh skin in its wake as the edge slowly mowed its way through that thick, white, slippery cushion which covers the invisible beard below. 3 passes (WTG, XTG & ATG) and 20 minutes later, my face was feeling fresh and BBS. A warm water followed by a cold water rinse removed the remainder of the creme, revealing nothing but fresh, BBS skin.

Have a great Thursday guys

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Sounds like a great start to the day. Nice setup!

Thursday, 7.29.10

Aura Glow as a Pre Shave Oil
MEM w/Olive Oil SC
Kent B&B LE 2009
Bowdin's Wedge
Tony Miller Artisan strop 40 Linen/75 Leather
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Nivea AS Balm
Osage Rub AS

Not a hair has survived the Wedge/MEM assault.... All is quiet on the Western Front.

Originally Posted by du212

Simfix Grosvenor Superbadger : Gillette HD Rocket+ Gillette Bleue : Lavanda SC

Another great photo, José.... As always!

Gillette Red Tip plus Super Iridium Blade
JMFrasur
Booster Iced Lime

Originally Posted by du212

Simfix Grosvenor Superbadger : Gillette HD Rocket+ Gillette Bleue : Lavanda SC

I like that stand Jose...very modern, yet retro-ish. Compliments to your father...very nice touch!

Location: Taipei, Taiwan
Time: 11:00pm
Preshave: Taylors of Old Bond Street Chamomile pre-shave gel
Brush: Fuller Black with Marbled Butterscotch 22mm knot
Shaving Soap: Castle Forbes Lime
Razor: Scheon Berg 776 in Butterscotch (Super sweet shaver with very stiff singing ?Swedish? steel)
Aftershave: Proraso

Nice Japanese razor. My dealer offers some of this blades in this time.
But 4 weeks ago I bought already a Diamond and all this blades arn't cheap.
Thanks for sharing!

Originally Posted by ganboyi

Location: Taipei, Taiwan
Time: 11:00pm
Preshave: Taylors of Old Bond Street Chamomile pre-shave gel
Brush: Fuller Black with Marbled Butterscotch 22mm knot
Shaving Soap: Castle Forbes Lime
Razor: Scheon Berg 776 in Butterscotch (Super sweet shaver with very stiff singing ?Swedish? steel)
Aftershave: Proraso

Beautiful brush and nice compimentary scheme for the Schoenberg!