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

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Pre-Shave: Stephan's Smooth Conditioning Shaving Creme

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

Brush: 22mm Vulfix Super Badger

Lather: "Da Bomb" (Saigon)

Astringent: Thayers Witch Hazel

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

Cologne: Trufitt & Hill Grafton 1805

Result: This morning, I had the pleasure of trying two new things: 1) sample of Da Bomb Saigon shave creme sent by my good friend Bill (aka, LegalBeagle - Thank you Bill, and 2) The Heljestrand Royal Kindal full hollow razor, which I snatched off B&B. The creme has a lemongrass, peanut smell (which I didn't mind), makes a great consistent lather and stays moist throughout an entire pass . The Royal Kindal didn't have a good bevel or edge, so over the weekend, I reset the bevel on this (like my Dubl Duck) with my Naniwa 1K, and took the edge through my 5K, 8K and 12K Naniwas followed by 10 laps on CrOx linen and 50 laps on leather (Premium IV - SRD). The edge was even and super sharp. The ultimate test came today as this blade delivered an extra smooth shave...no pulling, no tugging. Just pure, unadulterated shave.

Have a great week guys

Awesome picture my friend. Glad to hear the Swedish steel agrees with you!

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Awesome picture my friend. Glad to hear the Swedish steel agrees with you!

Thank you Bill,
It's is an awesome blade. In fact, during my short tenure of str8 shaving, I have yet to meet a blade I didn't like. I am sure that as more experience accrues over time, so will my discrimination skills...I'll be more picky.

Also, thanks for sending me some of that "Bomb" creme that Al Raz makes (Am I right?)...it was a great lather this AM. Now, between CarrieM, Al Raz and his "Da Bomb" and Mama bear soaps, I am going to go crazy . They are all Awesome.

I like your SOTD and glad that BB has become a daily routine in your shaves.

SOTD Monday July 26, 2010

Razor: 11/16 C-Mon Special Full Hollow Spike Point
Shaving Cream: Proraso
Lather Bowl: Ceramic
Scuttle: RAB Ceramic
Brush: Medium Badger
ASB: Nivea Replenishing
Aftershave: Adidas Dynamic Pulse

Very close and comfortable BBS shave this morning. My observations of the Proraso shave cream showed that it provides a great scent and close shave. It has a slight cushion that keeps the razors edge from feeling harsh. I wouldn't say it's a lot of cushion but enough to provide a very comfortable shave. The slip or glide factor wasn't off the charts (compared to MWF) but was plenty adequate to allow the razor to perform its tasks with minimal resistance or hesitation. I didn't use the Pre-Shave Proraso cream as a beard prep before shaving so as to get the pure feeling of the Proraso Shave Cream alone. I think using the pre-shave cream would lubricate the skin and help to provide the extra cushion that would enhance the performance of the SC itself. Proraso shave cream provides an even and lasting lather that has a great scent. I would recommend this SC to anyone that wants a mentholated SC with great performance.

LOVE that C-mon Bruce!!! thats definitely on my list of next straight to buy

Originally Posted by thewatermark

LOVE that C-mon Bruce!!! thats definitely on my list of next straight to buy

They are great shavers Matt. You won't be disappointed!

Monday morning shave;
Koeller Sta Sharp
Simpson Super Tulip 4
Al's Saigon SC
St Charles Sue Bay Rum with a Twist

Razor: Klas Tornblom. Eskilstuna, Sweden
Soap: Proraso
Brush: Omega 10005

iKon DeLuxe Open Comb
Personna NOS Ultra -Chrome (4)
Irisch Moos Shave Stick
Vulfix Super Badger
Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue AS

DFS. The Moos gave loads of wonderful lather, as usual.