Thread: SOTD - Sun September 26th - Sat October 3rd

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Pre-Shave Oil: Truffit & Hill

Music: Frédéric Chopin, "Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21, Maestoso, Larghetto, Allegro Vivace"

Razor: 7/8" Novelty 1879, Hollow, Spike point

Strop: SRD Premium IV (60/70)

Brush: 24mm Shavemac Silvertip Badger

Überlather: CarrieM Lilac Shave Creme + Mitchell's Wool Fat Shave Soap + Glycerin

Post-shave/Astringent: Thayers Witch Hazel (Rose Petal, no alcohol)

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer

Cologne: Truffit & Hill Spanish Leather

Result: I am happy to say that deadline #1 has come and grant #1 has been submitted. Now the waiting game begins with two more deadlines looming on the event horizon. Regardless, after a good night sleep, the day called for a lather which was not only rich and moist, but also Zen-inducing. CarrieM's Lilac creme mixed with MWF soap and some Glycerin provided just the right formula. As expected, I was greeted with an amazingly moist and rich überlather whereby the subtle scent of Lilac was in no way overpowering, but still seductively potent enough to put me in this "shaving trans" that I so desired and sought. Absolutely relaxing!! The Novelty's wonderfully close shave left my face feeling super smooth. I feel re-energized and reborn...My batteries are almost fully charged and ready to tackle the new deadline(s).

Have a great Thursday gentlemen

Thursday, 9.30.10

Aura Glow & Hot Towel Treatment
Gentlemen's Best Signature Series Shave Soap
Simpson's Ehsan 2-band Super
W.H. Morley & Sons Clover Brand 11/16ths
SRD Premium I Strop .. 50 Linen/100 Leather
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Nivea AS Balm
Good Ole' Pinaud Clubman

The Morley was a bit harsh after the last honing. A good stropping seemed to tame it a bit...

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Beautiful Friodur José . How do you like the T&H AS Balm?

It's dense, with alcohol, that I like it, the scent is warm, as a tea , not a cooling product but shooting. The negative point is the density, is a bit to be absorbed by the skin. But my barber uses it and I always go out from the barbershop with nice sensations on my skin. She gave me a soft massage to apply the aftershave, maybe that's the secret....

BTW I like your pic, I don't know what time or work do you spend, but is worth it

Originally Posted by BlacknTan

Thursday, 9.30.10

Aura Glow & Hot Towel Treatment
Gentlemen's Best Signature Series Shave Soap
Simpson's Ehsan 2-band Super
W.H. Morley & Sons Clover Brand 11/16ths
SRD Premium I Strop .. 50 Linen/100 Leather
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Nivea AS Balm
Good Ole' Pinaud Clubman

The Morley was a bit harsh after the last honing. A good stropping seemed to tame it a bit...

I am impressed with your excellent picture ...I like the light under the Eshan brush. Very nice effect.

Thank you, José.

Sometimes, in my errors, something turns out right in spite of myself!

My grandson bought me a wind-up flashlight a few years back, and I often use that for fill-in light, or as an attempt to highlight an area.

My meager attempts sometimes turn out well purely by accident!

Thanks again, my friend... Your photos are the excellence I strive for...

PREP: Hot shower with face scrub
RAZOR: Genco "easy aces"
BRUSH: Custom Nib
SOAP: Lanolin overload
ASTRINGENT: Superhazel
ASB: Skinfood
AS: N/A
EDT: Mama Bears SW/Vanilla
RESULT: GREAT ZEN-LIKE SHAVE

HAVE A GREAT THURSDAY GENTS

Hot shower followed by Proraso cream
Henckels Friodur INOX 7/8
Coate's Shaving Cream Ltd Ed.
SRD Silvertip Brush # 3
Thayers Lemon
Ogallala Bay rum with Limes and Peppercorns
Results: Fantastic.

Originally Posted by sharp

WOW!!! What a razor...Excuse me while I wipe the drool from my mouth. VERY NICE!

Thanks! I am very impressed with your handgun collection as well!

FW Engels Special | Kanayama | Bomb Potomac | Shavemac | Thayers Lavender | Montale Lime Aoud



Had to give the JNats a little love in the post today. I took the FWEback to the 8k last night and then finished her on the midrange natural followed by the nakayama with a thick slurry.

Unfortunately, I then woke up late so my shave was a bit rushed. Thankfully I had the luxurious Bomb cream to cushion my rather rough attempts at removing the stubble. As a result of the harried shave, I can't judge the edge off the JNats. I'll have to give it another go before I judge...

Tons of great shaves displayed this week, gentlemen!

SOTD Thursday September 30, 2010

Razor: 11/16 J.A. Henckels early 401, Full Hollow, Spike Point
Pre-Shave: Proraso Crema Pre Barba
Shaving Soap/Mug: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Scuttle: RAB Ceramic
Brush: Omega Boar
ASB: Nivea Replenishing
Aftershave/Cologne: Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue ASL
Results: Outstanding!