Thread: SOTD - Sun August 1th - Sat August 7th

Originally Posted by Scipio

Biedermeier 3/8
Pehaligon's Blenheim Bouquet cream
Taylor of Old Bond Street silvertip
Vintage cordovan shell strop
Vintage Habit Rouge EDC

The citrus of the Blenheim Bouquet and the Habit Rouge were highly complimentary to one another and a great BBS in all areas other than the goatee!
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Nice looking shave, Scipio. How do you like the BB cream? I just ordered some "blind"...

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Nice looking shave, Scipio. How do you like the BB cream? I just ordered some "blind"...

LegalBeagle

It was an excellent shave. That Penhaligon's is amongst my favourite of all creams and soaps. Robin did a review of it which is definitely worth reading - it certainly convinced me to make a purchase from a Penhaligon's shop in London. I like the scent so much that I ordered the EDT which should be with me soon.

Did you order the tub or the tube? Either way, I doubt you'd be disappointed as this cream for me is truly awesome.

Make sure you add your ratings and comments to Robin's review, I'd be interested to see what you think.

Originally Posted by Scipio

LegalBeagle

It was an excellent shave. That Penhaligon's is amongst my favourite of all creams and soaps. Robin did a review of it which is definitely worth reading - it certainly convinced me to make a purchase from a Penhaligon's shop in London. I like the scent so much that I ordered the EDT which should be with me soon.

Did you order the tub or the tube? Either way, I doubt you'd be disappointed as this cream for me is truly awesome.

Make sure you add your ratings and comments to Robin's review, I'd be interested to see what you think.

I got the tube (I'm travelling for two weeks starting next Sunday and wanted it to take with). I've been using the cologne almost daily, so I thought I'd give it a go based on the reviews I'd read (including Robin's), but I've not tried it or spoken directly to anyone who has... I will contribute to the review thread once I've given it a thorough test!

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

I got the tube (I'm travelling for two weeks starting next Sunday and wanted it to take with). I've been using the cologne almost daily, so I thought I'd give it a go based on the reviews I'd read (including Robin's), but I've not tried it or spoken directly to anyone who has... I will contribute to the review thread once I've given it a thorough test!

Haha, I wish to know how the cologne works - does it last long? Thats the main thing for me, longevity. At least you know you already like the scent of the cream, which for me is a very important factor. I have a feeling the tubed version may have a little less viscosity as it is less exposed to air. You should love it.

Prep: Hot shower--followed by Robeson bay rum beard prep method
Brush: Rooney 3-2 faux Ebony “Super Badger”
SC: TOBS “Shaving Shop”
Strop: No strop today. Razor shave ready.
Razor: 5/8 J A Henckels “Friodur Inox”
Astringent: Thayer’s Original Witch Hazel
ASB: Chanel (Paris) “Pour Monsieur"
AS: Floid (Italian) “Blue”
Result: Cooling and refreshing shave…

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

Razor: 5/8" Respecto #77 full-hollow, Round Point

Brush: 22mm Vulfix Super badger

Überlather: Godrej menthol mist shave creme + TOBS Eaton College Collection soap + squirt of glycerin

Astringent: Thayers Witch Hazel

Post-Shave: Trumper's Sandalwood Skin Food

Facial Moisturizer: Dr. Hauschka's quince creme

ASB: Trufitt & Hill Trafalgar

Result: Fabulous "start-of-August" shave. The Godrej creme was one I hadn't tried before but was sent to me along with the purchase of my Kindal. It produces a very good lather and has a an "bone-chilling" cooling effect (which was kinda strange with warm lather)...quite an interesting dichotomy. I really enjoyed the Yin and Yang (warm and cold) feeling from this. My Respecto delivered an extra smooth shave. After my shave routine, I used my wife's "Dr. Hauschka quince creme" as a moisturizer...I highly recommend it (a bit expensive, but worth every penny).

Have a great 1st day of August guys .

Sunday, 8.1.10

Aura Glow as a Pre Shave Oil, and fuel for my fantasies
Mitchell's Wool Fat
Semogue SOC SuperBoar
Gebr. Weyersberg Corneta 078½
Tony Miller strop 40 Linen/70 Leather
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Nivea AS Balm
Spanish Floïd Suave

When I lather up with Mitchell's Wool Fat, I'm no longer Bill the commoner... Everyman Bill. I'm transformed into King William, Prince William (ooops, that's taken), or Sir William... Ready and able to scale midieval castle walls to rescue Maid Marian or pursue my dalliance with Guenevere.
It just feels that luxurious to me!

Did I ever mention that I loove MWF?

Hot towel applied to face + Proraso preshave cream.
Wacker Jungmeister 7/8 INOX. Nice performance by the Wacker. I had polished it 30 laps on the Nani 10K grit now is smooth and sharp.
Vulfix best badger hair
La Toja S/C I received this tube last Friday from Ralfy in the UK. I like the talcum powder scent. The glide is excellent, it is now part of my rotation.
Superior 70 Bay Rum

Thanks, Hog!

I love Cryptograms, Cryptoquotes.. all word puzzles!

Keep 'em comin'!

Sunday morning shave;
Theirs Issard Spartacus
Simpson Best PJ 2
DR Harris Arlington
Pinuad Bay Rum