Thread: Sun October 10th - Sat October 16th

6/8 Thiers-Issard Le Grelot
Kent B&B LE 2009
Truefitt & Hill 1805 Cream, ASB & Cologne

First time using any of the T&H samples and I have to say I was very impressed with the quality and performance of the cream and balm. Not too hip on the cologne however. There's some kind of weird synthetic / chemical note in it that's rather off-putting. Overall, an excellent shave! Close, smooth and comfortable!

Great pics gentlemen!!

Feather SS
Kai Blade
Williams Mug SS
VDH Boar
Gillette Cool Wave AS

Originally Posted by sharp

Jeff,
Sounds like a perfect end to a great evening. You gotta love the Lagavulin! So smooth, so smokey/peaty, mmmmm. I hear amazing things about the Penn State creamery, I'll have to give that a try next time I go up that away. Enjoy your daughters visit!

I enjoy the Lagavulin also. I agree, smooth and peaty. If you hit the Penn State Creamery grab some Butter Pecan. A good Scotch followed by the Butter Pecan Ice Cream= Butter Scotch taste. Very, Very nice. I will say I chose the Lagavulin because it goes exceptionally well with the Ice Cream. The peaty taste of the Scotch and the sweet taste of the Butter Pecan. hmmmmmmm.

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

My daughter's flight was delayed 2 hrs last night. Upon her arrival I was very happy to see her. We went out for a quick dinner and then went home. I was in wonderful mood and decided, since it was late, to forgo a shave. Instead I enjoyed a bit of Scotch and a little desert, then retired for the evening. I can guarantee I fell asleep with a goofy smile on my face.

So this is my SOTD Photo.

From the Island:



And from the Creamery:

Very nice Jeff

And...enjoy your time with your daughter

Saturday Morning Shave

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Pre-Shave Oil: Truffit & Hill

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

Brush: 22mm Vulfix Super Badger

Überlather: Geo Trumper's Sandalwood Shave Creme + Cella Crema Da Barba Shave Soap+ Glycerin

Astringent: Thayer's Witch hazel (Rose Petal, no alcohol)

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer

EDT: Azarro Pour Homme

Result: Another great shave today with a classic in my collection; the Heljestrand - a blade truly worthy of its "Royal" name as the shave she delivered would be one that was fit for Royalty. And I can't forget about the lather. It had been quite a while since I had experienced Trumper's Sandalwood creme. The scent was truly amazing. Mix it with a little Cella and Glycerin and this baby will not only bloom into one of the thickest and moistest lathers, but also provide one of the best and lasting cushions one can hope for.

Have a relaxing Saturday gentlemen and if you happen to be working, then I wish you a productive day.

Saturday, 10.16.10

Aura Glow
Gibbs Marine Fresh Shave Cream
New Forest #2211 Finest Silvertip
Hayashi Diamond 74 13/16ths
SRD Premium I Strop ... 40 Linen/85 Leather
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Nivea AS Balm
Pinaud Lime Sec AS

The H. Diamond razor is impressive! So much so that it has risen to the head of the class. And, it performs smoothly and effortlessly...
The New Forest silvertip brush is another revelation. A great performer with ultra soft tips.

Everyone was highly impressed by today's shave, but none moreso that Froggy, who was absolutely dumbstruck! It made him "plunk his magic twanger!" (for those in my age group )

Originally Posted by BlacknTan

Saturday, 10.16.10

Aura Glow
Gibbs Marine Fresh Shave Cream
New Forest #2211 Finest Silvertip
Hayashi Diamond 74 13/16ths
SRD Premium I Strop ... 40 Linen/85 Leather
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Nivea AS Balm
Pinaud Lime Sec AS

The H. Diamond razor is impressive! So much so that it has risen to the head of the class. And, it performs smoothly and effortlessly...
The New Forest silvertip brush is another revelation. A great performer with ultra soft tips.

Everyone was highly impressed by today's shave, but none moreso that Froggy, who was absolutely dumbstruck! It made him "plunk his magic twanger!" (for those in my age group )

You brought Froggy out to play...I had missed him.

Good one Bill

Originally Posted by BlacknTan

Saturday, 10.16.10

Aura Glow
Gibbs Marine Fresh Shave Cream
New Forest #2211 Finest Silvertip
Hayashi Diamond 74 13/16ths
SRD Premium I Strop ... 40 Linen/85 Leather
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Nivea AS Balm
Pinaud Lime Sec AS

The H. Diamond razor is impressive! So much so that it has risen to the head of the class. And, it performs smoothly and effortlessly...
The New Forest silvertip brush is another revelation. A great performer with ultra soft tips.

Everyone was highly impressed by today's shave, but none moreso that Froggy, who was absolutely dumbstruck! It made him "plunk his magic twanger!" (for those in my age group )

Nice gear Bill! Love the colors in your photo composition.

Glenn

Thanks everyone for the kind words...

I don't really know what I'm doing, but sometimes things just go right.

Originally Posted by sharp

Wow, small world. We're in Ofallon. I make the trip to Hermann a couple times of year, but I especially like the drive in the fall. I prefer to take hwy 94, but this year we took 70 out past Truxton and took exit 175. It is faster and that was a good thing since my daughter (21 months) was along for the ride. She had a blast @ stone hill walking around and seeing all the decorations. Drop me a note if you are ever back in the area to visit.

Thanks

Glenn

I have two Daughters and my Son back in Missouri and I get to see them now and then. I'll contact you if I get the chance to get back there in the future. Enjoy the fall colors this coming week; it's the most beautiful week of the year in Missouri!