Thread: Sun January 16th - Sat January 23rd

Originally Posted by blugill

Thanks Robert, to be honest I don't have a problem with Williams + 2 to 3 drops of glycerin or some of my sis's soap mixed in with it. I've heard alot of negatives on it to, but it really works fine for me, as far as her soap it works great and she is giving me the recipe for it and some schooling and I'm gonna start making it myself. I'll be sure to get some to you to check out. Beautiful shave you had yourself too, Robert.

BTW, me Helje will be here this week !

That is excellent...I can already see the writing on the wall; "Blugill & Sis Soap Manufacturing Inc". It would be an honor trying it out. Thank you

Oooohhhhhh. You're going to love that Helje. Congrats again

Originally Posted by Mikael

Brush: Chris custom, two band
Razor: Mappin & Webb

Mikael,
Excellent shot and shave as usual maestro. Beautiful razor. She's some curvaceous beauty. Very nice brush too, but never heard of a "Chris Custom"!

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Razor: Heljestrand No. 4 (Courtesy of Mikael)
Strop: (Kanayama (leather only - fresh off Oozuku Suita)

This razor recently came to me out of the generosity of my friend here, Mikael. It was a complete surprise in many respects: (1) because I neither asked for nor expected to receive it and (2) it honed up so easily!

Bill,
That is a beautiful razor and very generous of Mikael. Enjoy it.

Originally Posted by jhenry

If there is a difference in the type of badger hair or the quality, I can't tell the difference. I'm so impressed with the one Vie-Long that I own, that I'm seriously thinking of getting another Vie-Long at some point. In fact, there is a sale on some Vie-Long brushes at one vendor right now. Shoot me a pm and I'll provide you with the url.

I know Monroe. It gets pretty confusing for me too. There should be a universal nomenclature that all makers adhere to.

I think I have way more brushes than I need, but I'd be curious. Will shoot a PM soon.

Originally Posted by mbeem

Razor: 7/8 Joseph Elliot "Fine India Steel"

Lovely blade Mark. Very nice shot.

Originally Posted by du212

Shaving shack Onyx Superbadger : Veiga 7/8 : T&H shaving oil : Lavanda SC : Eau d'Émeraude : Lavanda EdT

José,
A fantastic start to Monday. Great shot. Very nice razor.

Originally Posted by sachin

Thanks, Robert. +1 on NB being a marvelous SC. I am slightly biased towards the replenishing though, love cucumbers.

Originally Posted by sachin

Beautiful pic, Robert. How would you rate the Chubby 2 vs. your Thäter?

Sachin,
Agreed...For me, I prefer the "Signature" scent, but both their performances are top notch. And thanks for the compliment.

As for the Chubby vs. Thater comparison...I love them both (I have another Simpson - 2-band, 26mm - on order as we speak), but it's not a fair comparison since the Thater is 24mm and the Chubby 2, 26mm. The Chubby 2 has very soft hair as does the Thater, but for some reason, I favor the Thater (even though I have not used it too much as of late). PS: The Thater and Shavemac are very similar (their regular Silvertip). so same comparison applies. Of course, the D01s are a whole different breed of animal.

Originally Posted by alabamalawyer

Cobra Classic / Cella / Simpson Chubby 2 / Tabac

Hi Chris,
Very nice seeing you again on SOTD.



To all of our US shavers:
HAPPY Martin Luther King day everyone.


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Gentlemen, I checked out for a while...I have been loking at everyone's posts, but I have been to busy to contribute to this great site. I appreciate everyone's pictures everyday though. They give me something to look at besides work. I can't complain, at least I am working..And these days, that is a good thing!

Razor: Wacker (picked it up over Christmas)
AS: Ogallala Sandelwood
Shave Creme: Proraso
Brush: Antler and Golden Nib's Finest

The shave with this Wacker is fantastic! I know why they are so expensive now...It sits in my rotation and stands out by it self. Beautiful and a great shave..By far y best ebay purchase so far.

Alex Jaques 7/8+/Simpson "Eshan"/Palmolive/Thayers/Guerlain Homme

Amund

Mühle badger
Nomad RS
Barbersmug
J.Frisque Gembloux 13/16 Straight Razor rest. by Dagobert
Gentleman Jack AS



Greets Nils

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

[Table]Results: An excellent shave for this beautiful Monday morning.

And an excellent shot! Fantastic color combo and composition!

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Mikael, Excellent shot and shave as usual maestro. Beautiful razor. She's some curvaceous beauty. Very nice brush too, but never heard of a "Chris Custom"!

Thank you, Maestro of the SOTD Chris is an English brush maker, he turns the handles himself and he doesn´t have a own name for the brushes, but his name is Chris and it´s my Chris Craft, not to far from my Polo 8 in super two band. Very nice brush anyhow.

Monday
Tabula Rasa Dark Lavander SC/Merkur Progress with RED IP/shavemac D01/Weleda ASB

Prep: Hot shower--followed by Robeson beard prep method…
Brush: Caswell Massey “Super Badger”
SS/SC: Erasmic + Speick = Superlather
Razor: Merkur 34C HD w/ Asco stainless blade
Astringent: Thayer’s Lemon Witch Hazel w/ Aloe Vera
ASB: Nivea for Men “Extreme Comfort”
AS: Speick
Result: It’s going to be great day!

Originally Posted by Fynn1177

Mühle badger
Nomad RS
Barbersmug
J.Frisque Gembloux 13/16 Straight Razor rest. by Dagobert
Gentleman Jack AS

Nils,

Wow! I'm curious...How is that Gentleman Jack aftershave?

It is a pleasant earthy peaty sweet Smell.
Perfect After-Shave
Alcohol is no longer sence after 5 min


Greetings Nils

and you can drink it too

I think I'll add my SOTD
Prep: Hot shower
Pre-shave: Lush Ambrosia
Brush: Vintage "Vero" - "Nederlandsch Fabrikaat"(Dutch Produce) Boar brush
Razor: Filarmonica shavette w/ "SuperMax Stainless" DE blade(my real SR's are in the mail to get honed)
Lather: Cheap Dutch Überlather ("De Vergulde Hand" soap, Palmolive cream, 4 drops of glycerine)
Bowl: A 3 euro big-*ss bowl with handle
Astringent: Alum
Aftershave balm: "De Vergulde Hand" Aftershave balm
Result: Awesome, almost BBS